US4973170A
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Window thermometer
Assignee: ASPECTS Inc CHILD STREET WARREN RI 02885 A CORP OF RI
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Filing: 1990-03-01
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Granted: 1990-11-27
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Expires: 2010-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A window thermometer of the bimetallic type has a circular casing with a dial plate received in the casing for rotation relative thereto. The bimetallic element has one end coupled to the casing and the other end to a dial pointer. Suction cups with stems are secured to the dial plate by fasteners that pass through the casing and plate, the fasteners holding the parts together and yet permitting temperature calibration by permitting the plate to rotate relative to the casing when the fasteners are loosened.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E. Bescherer
- 👤 Barry D. Colvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K1/00; G01K1/14; G01K5/00; G01K5/48; G01K5/56; G01K5/62; G01K5/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A window thermometer comprising a circular casing, said casing having arcuate slots therein spaced adjacent diametrically opposite edges, a dial plate with indicia thereon disposed in the casing, a bimetallic temperature sensor having one end coupled to the casing, an indicator needle having a mounting shaft positioned to pass through the dial plate and having bearing engagement with the casing, said shaft connected to the other end of the sensor, suction cups having stems protruding therefrom engaging the dial plate, fasteners passing through the slots in the casing, through the dial plate and thence into the stems of the suction cups to secure the casing, dial plate and suction cup parts together and upon loosening, permit the dial plate to be rotated relative to the sensor to adjustably calibrate the thermometer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A window thermometer comprising a circular casing, said casing having arcuate slots therein spaced adjacent diametrically opposite edges, a dial plate with indicia thereon disposed in the casing, a bimetallic temperature sensor having one end coupled to the casing, an indicator needle having a mounting shaft positioned to pass through the dial plate and having bearing engagement with the casing, said shaft connected to the other end of the sensor, suction cups having stems protruding therefrom engaging the dial plate, fasteners passing through the slots in the casing, through the dial plate and thence into the stems of the suction cups to secure the casing, dial plate and suction cup parts together and upon loosening, permit the dial plate to be rotated relative to the sensor to adjustably calibrate the thermometer.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-11-26 | 1994-05-28 | 1994-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-11-26 | 1998-05-28 | 1998-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-11-26 | 2002-05-28 | 2002-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |