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Temperature measurement probe for chemical reactions and method of use thereof
Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1983-06-30
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Granted: 1985-10-08
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Expires: 2003-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for indicating the temperature of the environment into which a reaction vessel may be placed is provided by a container holding a thermally efficient fluid. The container has an identical external configuration substantially identical to the reaction vessel and is adapted to be positioned within the environment in place of the reaction vessel. A temperature sensor in thermal communication with the thermally efficient fluid provides an electrical parameter indicating the temperature of such fluid and thus the environment of the reaction vessel.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J. Zysman
- 👤 Malbone W. Greene
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 05:33
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K7/00; G01K7/16; G01K7/18; G01K7/20; G01K15/00; G01K7/22; G01K7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for indicating the temperature of an environment wherein said environment is adapted to receive and support a reaction vessel and said reaction vessel is adapted to hold chemicals during a chemical reaction, said method including the steps of: placing a container having an external shape and size substantially identical to said reaction vessel into said environment in place of said reaction vessel, the container having a temperature sensor operationally coacting with a fluid in said container; and changing an electrical parameter of the temperature sensor proportional to the temperature of the container.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
94 words
A method for indicating the temperature of an environment wherein said environment is adapted to receive and support a reaction vessel and said reaction vessel is adapted to hold chemicals during a chemical reaction, said method including the steps of: placing a container having an external shape and size substantially identical to said reaction vessel into said environment in place of said reaction vessel, the container having a temperature sensor operationally coacting with a fluid in said container; and changing an electrical parameter of the temperature sensor proportional to the temperature of the container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as in claim 9 wherein the method further includes measuring said electrical parameter and determining the temperature of said container according to the measured electrical parameter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
102 words
A temperature measurement apparatus for indicating the temperature of an environment wherein said environment is adapted to receive and support a reaction vessel and said reaction vessel is adapted to hold chemicals during a chemical reaction, said apparatus comprising: a container having an external shape and size substantially identical to said reaction vessel; a fluid in said container for transferring heat energy; and temperature sensing means operationally coating with said fluid in said container, said temperature sensing means being in thermodynamic communication with said fluid for changing a parameter of said temperature sensing means in response to the temperature of said fluid.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
A temperature measurement apparatus for indicating the temperature of an environment wherein said environment is adapted to receive and support a reaction vessel and said reaction vessel is adapted to hold chemicals during a chemical reaction, said apparatus comprising: a container having an external shape and size substantially identical to said reaction vessel; a fluid in said container for transferring heat energy; and temperature sensing means operationally coating with said fluid in said container, said temperature sensing means being in thermodynamic communication with said fluid for changing a parameter of said temperature sensing means in response to the temperature of said fluid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A temperature measurement apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said apparatus further includes electrical conductors for transmitting an electrical signal and thermal insulating means for reducing thermal conductivity between said temperature sensing means and said electrical conductors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
A temperature measurement apparatus as in claim 4 wherein said thermal insulating means includes a board and serpentine conductors carried by said board, said serpentine conductors being connected between said temperature sensing means and said electrical conductors.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
117 words
A temperature measurement apparatus for indicating the temperature of an environment wherein said environment is adapted to receive and support a reaction vessel and said reaction vessel is adapted to hold chemicals during a reaction, said apparatus comprising: a container having an external shape and size substantially identical to said reaction vessel, said container being adapted to be received in said environment in place of said reaction vessel; a fluid in said container for transferring heat energy; and temperature sensing means operationally coacting with said fluid in said container, said temperature sensing means being in thermodynamic communication with said fluid for changing a parameter of said temperature sensing means in response to the temperature of said fluid.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
117 words
A temperature measurement apparatus for indicating the temperature of an environment wherein said environment is adapted to receive and support a reaction vessel and said reaction vessel is adapted to hold chemicals during a reaction, said apparatus comprising: a container having an external shape and size substantially identical to said reaction vessel, said container being adapted to be received in said environment in place of said reaction vessel; a fluid in said container for transferring heat energy; and temperature sensing means operationally coacting with said fluid in said container, said temperature sensing means being in thermodynamic communication with said fluid for changing a parameter of said temperature sensing means in response to the temperature of said fluid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
A temperature measurement apparatus as in claim 6 wherein said apparatus further includes electrical conductors for transmitting an electrical signal and thermal insulating means for reducing thermal conductivity between said temperature sensing means and said electrical conductors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
A temperature measurement apparatus as in claim 7 wherein said thermal insulating means includes a board and serpentine conductors carried by said board, said serpentine conductors being connected between said temperature sensing means and said electrical conductors.
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