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Over-temperature sense and locate device
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1982-01-08
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 2002-01-08
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an over-temperature sensor and locator utilizing a temperature sensitive cable comprising (1) an electrical conductor, (2) a dielectric, and (3) a solid, conductive polymeric, positive temperature coefficient of resistance composition. An over-temperature condition at any point along the cable is detected by a drop in the capacitance of the cable, as measured from one end of the cable. The location of the over-temperature point on the cable is determined by comparing the reduced capacitance from the control end to the over-temperature point with the capacitance of the full cable length.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Lutz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:16
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/08; G01R31/088; G01K; G01K3/00; G01M; G01M3/00; G01M3/002; G01M3/02; G01M3/04; G01M3/042; G01M3/045; G01M3/16; G01M3/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
An over-temperature sense and locate device comprising: a. an electrical conductor; b. a dielectric material in contact with said electrical conductor; c. a solid conductive PTCR polymeric composition in contact with said dielectric material and separated from said electrical conductor by said dielectric material, said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition being normally conductive and being capable of a massive increase in resistivity at a predetermined elevated temperature at any location along said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition where said predetermined elevated temperature occurs; and d. means for sensing said location of elevated temperature, said means electrically connected to said electrical conductor and said solid conductive PTCR polymeric composition, said means comprising means for measuring and comparing the electrical capacitances between said electrical conductor and said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition before and during exposure to said elevated temperature, the ratio of said capacitance determining the location of said elevated temperature condition.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
An over-temperature sense and locate device comprising: a. an electrical conductor; b. a dielectric material in contact with said electrical conductor; c. a solid conductive PTCR polymeric composition in contact with said dielectric material and separated from said electrical conductor by said dielectric material, said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition being normally conductive and being capable of a massive increase in resistivity at a predetermined elevated temperature at any location along said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition where said predetermined elevated temperature occurs; and d. means for sensing said location of elevated temperature, said means electrically connected to said electrical conductor and said solid conductive PTCR polymeric composition, said means comprising means for measuring and comparing the electrical capacitances between said electrical conductor and said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition before and during exposure to said elevated temperature, the ratio of said capacitance determining the location of said elevated temperature condition.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said dielectric material is mounted coaxially about said electrical conductor and said solid conductive polymeric composition is mounted coaxially about said dielectric material to form a generally coaxial cable construction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 2 wherein a protective layer is mounted coaxially over said solid conductive polymeric composition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as in claim 3 wherein said protective layer includes a metal braid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said electrical conductor, said dielectric material and said solid conductive polymeric composition are elongated flat layers to form a generally flat cable construction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 5 wherein a protective layer is mounted around the perimeter of said flat cable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as in claim 6 wherein said protective layer includes a metal braid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein said dielectric material is mounted coaxially about said solid conductive polymeric composition and said electrical conductor is mounted coaxially about said dielectric material to form a generally coaxial cable construction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 8 wherein a protective layer is mounted coaxially about said electrical conductor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device as in claim 9 wherein said protective layer includes a metal braid.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
138 words
A temperature sensitive cable comprising: a. an electrical conductor; b. a dielectric material in contact with said electrical conductor; and c. a solid conductive PTCR polymeric composition in contact with said dielectric material and separated from said electrical conductor by said dielectric material, said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition being normally conductive and being capable of a massive increase in resistivity at a predetermined elevated temperature at any location along said solid PTCR polymeric composition where said predetermined elevated temperature occurs, wherein when said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition and said electrical conductor are connected to a capacitance measuring device, the capacitance between said electrical conductor and said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition may be measured before and during exposure to the elevated temperature, and the ratio of said capacitances will determine the location of predetermined elevated temperature.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
A temperature sensitive cable comprising: a. an electrical conductor; b. a dielectric material in contact with said electrical conductor; and c. a solid conductive PTCR polymeric composition in contact with said dielectric material and separated from said electrical conductor by said dielectric material, said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition being normally conductive and being capable of a massive increase in resistivity at a predetermined elevated temperature at any location along said solid PTCR polymeric composition where said predetermined elevated temperature occurs, wherein when said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition and said electrical conductor are connected to a capacitance measuring device, the capacitance between said electrical conductor and said solid PTCR conductive polymeric composition may be measured before and during exposure to the elevated temperature, and the ratio of said capacitances will determine the location of predetermined elevated temperature.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cable as in claim 11 wherein said dielectric material is mounted coaxially about said electrical conductor and said solid conductive polymeric composition is mounted coaxially about said dielectric material to form a generally coaxial cable construction.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cable as in claim 12 wherein a protective layer is mounted coaxially about said solid conductive polymeric composition.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cable as in claim 13 wherein said protective layer includes a metal braid.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
A cable as in claim 11 wherein said electrical conductor, said dielectric material and said solid conductive polymeric composition are elongated flat layers to form a generally flat cable construction.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cable as in claim 15 wherein a protective layer is mounted about the perimeter of said flat cable.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cable as in claim 16 wherein said protective layer includes a metal braid.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cable as in claim 11 wherein said dielectric material is mounted coaxially about said solid conductive polymeric composition and said electrical conductor is mounted coaxially about said dielectric material to form a generally coaxial cable construction.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A cable as in claim 18 wherein a protective layer is mounted coaxially about said electrical conductor.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
14 words
A cable as in claim 19 wherein said protective layer includes a metal braid.
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