Did You Know...
...that it was melting ice cream that inspired the invention of the outboard motor? It was a lovely August day and Ole Evinrude was rowing his boat to his favorite island picnic spot. As he rowed, he watched his ice cream melt and wished he had a faster way to get to the island. At that moment the idea for the outboard motor was born!
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182146 | Temperature measurement tube A temperature measurement tube is composite and comprises a rigid shaft (1), which is cooled so as to shield it from corrosion and from the melt, and an end-fitting (15) housing a thermocouple (9) on the end of the tube and constructed from a no... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8177427 | Temperature sensor and method of producing the same A temperature sensor is provided. The temperature sensor includes: a temperature sensitive element having a temperature sensitive body and an element electrode wire; a sheath member having an external cylinder, the sheath member encompassing a sheath core wire to be... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8172459 | Apparatus and method for measuring biologic parameters Support structures for positioning sensors on a physiologic tunnel for measuring physical, chemical and biological parameters of the body and to produce an action according to the measured value of the parameters. The support structure includes a sensor fitted on th... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8162542 | Environment controlled cargo container A cargo container includes a cargo box affixed atop a hollow base, with the base including forklift tunnels extending therethrough with elongate bays disposed parallel thereto. Each bay includes a removable tray for receiving electrical batteries. And, a temperature... | 04/24/2012 |
| 8147138 | Power supply circuit for motherboard An exemplary power supply circuit for a motherboard includes a control circuit, a self-locking circuit, and an unlocking circuit. The control circuit is configured for receiving a working mode signal. The self-locking circuit is arranged to receive a power ok signal... | 04/03/2012 |
| 8142073 | Snap-fit sensor assembly A two-piece sensor assembly is disclosed comprising a sensor body insert having a thermoplastic sensor body molding that can be snap-fit into a thermoplastic sensor housing a spherical-type snap-fit eliminating leak paths or openings that may damage the sensor body.... | 03/27/2012 |
| 8128284 | Transmitter and method for producing a transmitter A transmitter, in particular for mounting on the head of a process thermometer, has an upper part, a lower part, at least one connection unit and at least one electric contact element. The connection unit is arranged on the inside of the upper part and can be electr... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8128283 | Temperature measurement apparatus for optoelectronic transceiver The case temperature measurement device for an optoelectronic transceiver includes a case with at least one thermally conductive wall, at least one optical component at least partially disposed within the case, circuitry electrically coupled to the optical component... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8113710 | Locking device for reliably securing a temperature sensor on a heat sink A locking device for securing a temperature sensor on a heat sink, includes a support seat and a catch fixed to the heat sink and respectively located at two opposite sides of the sensor, and a tab connecting with the support seat and the catch and pressing the sens... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8092086 | Temperature sensor A temperature sensor includes: a temperature-sensing element comprising a temperature-sensing portion and an element electrode wire connected to the temperature-sensing portion; a sheath member comprising a sheath tube and a sheath core wire extending from the sheat... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8070358 | System and method for controlling temperature indicators A system and method for controlling a temperature indicator stick includes a housing having an interior configured to receive the temperature indicator stick configured to indicate a predetermined temperature through a physical change or a chemical when exposed to t... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8057095 | Multiple use temperature monitor adapter, system and method of using same Device for adapting a temperature probe for a use in a port in a heart-lung machine. An adaptor slip is tapered at an adaptor taper angle less than a port taper angle. The adaptor slip is sized such that the exterior wall of the adaptor slip provides an interference... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8043002 | Body-temperature measuring device and body-temperature measuring system having the device A body-temperature measuring device is provided. The device includes: a pad which is attachable to and detachable from a human body; a battery which is provided to the pad and includes a pair of battery terminals for supplying power; and a temperature sensing block ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8033723 | Securing structure of sensor element having lead and securing unit thereof A securing structure for securing a measuring member having a sensor element and a lead elongated from the sensor element to a subject to be measured, the securing structure includes the measuring member including a measuring section having a covered portion in whic... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8029191 | System and method for controlling temperature indicators A system and method for controlling a temperature indicator stick includes a housing having an interior configured to receive the temperature indicator stick configured to indicate a predetermined temperature through a physical change or a chemical when exposed to t... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8007170 | Electronic sensor and method for the manufacture of a sensor The present invention relates to an electronic sensor, particularly an inductive sensor, comprising a casing sleeve, a sensor element for measuring a physical measurand, the sensor element being placed at a measurement end of the casing sleeve, an electronic module ... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7988355 | Electronic thermometer with flex circuit location An electronic thermometer is configured for ease and accuracy in construction. A probe of the thermometer includes a flex circuit containing electronic components used to measure temperature and transmit signals to a calculating unit of the thermometer. A resilient ... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7967506 | Power supply temperature sensor and system A power supply temperature sensor and system includes a power supply housing configured to receive at least one power supply unit, such as a battery cell. The power supply housing includes an aperture which provides communication between the battery cell and an ambi... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7931401 | Temperature sensor A temperature sensor including a housing and a temperature sensing element at least partially disposed in the housing. A particulate media, which may include a blend of differently sized particles, is disposed in the housing and at least partially surrounds the temp... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7854550 | Intelligent illumination thermometer A thermometer includes an illuminated display, which may act as an intelligent indicator of the change and level of temperature. The thermometer includes memory unit accommodating multiple users and their past records respectively. When a new temperature reading is ... | 12/21/2010 |
| 7802918 | Heat detector An object is to build a protective structure which can protect a ferroelectric material from a surrounding environment when the ferroelectric material is used as a heat detecting element of a heat detector, thereby enhancing the reliability of the heat detector.... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7785004 | Temperature sensor A temperature sensing device is mounted to a structure of a building and senses temperature within a building space of the building. The temperature sensing device includes a housing. The housing includes a front surface that faces the building space when the temper... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7785003 | Beer brewing thermometer An improved temperature measurement device to aid in the brewing of beer. The invention provides a special dial face with common brewing process temperature ranges and ideal process target temperatures, guiding the brewer through the brewing process. In addition, th... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7766547 | Object having a layer of conducting material forming a sensing device An object comprising a body part having an electrically insulating outer surface part, and a first layer arranged on the outer surface part. The first layer is formed by one or more electrically conducting materials and defines one or more conducting paths between a... | 08/03/2010 |
| 7748898 | Temperature sensor and method of producing the temperature sensor In a temperature sensor having a temperature sensitive element, a sheath pin connected to the temperature sensitive element, and a cover case. The cover case, filled with a filler, accommodates the temperature sensitive element and the sheath pin. A hardening temper... | 07/06/2010 |
| 7726878 | Clinical thermometer The disclosed subject matter relates to a clinical thermometer that facilitates easy measurement operation while suitably illuminating a location where a probe is to be inserted. Measurement can be performed even while subjects wear a garment. The clinical thermomet... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7722249 | Body-temperature measuring device and body-temperature measuring system having the device A body-temperature measuring device is provided. The device includes: a pad which is attachable to and detachable from a human body; a battery which is provided to the pad and includes a pair of battery terminals for supplying power; and a temperature sensing block ... | 05/25/2010 |
| 7703978 | Temperature measuring device A temperature measuring device includes a temperature sensor and at least two printed circuit boards connected together and extending transversely to one another for establishing an electrical connection between the temperature sensor and a connecting cable. ... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7703977 | Aseptic thermometer storage case The invention describes and claims an apparatus and method of maintaining cleanliness of the thermometer storage case. The apparatus is an improved elongated end-loading storage case for thermometers. The improvement comprises two or more elongated sections of the c... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7654737 | Accessory for measuring temperatures in solidified products such as frozen meats and frozen food in general An accessory for measuring temperature in solidified products such as frozen meats and frozen food in general, adapted to pierce the frozen product. The accessory comprises a cavity enclosing a thermometry element suitable for such purpose and is defined by a body m... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7651269 | Temperature probes having a thermally isolated tip Temperature probes for measuring the temperature of objects are disclosed. The temperature probes include a housing and a tip in thermal contact with an end of the housing. The tip is adapted to contact a surface of the object whose temperature is to be measured by ... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7637659 | Apparatus for simulation of heat generation of electronic components Disclosed is an apparatus (10) for simulation of heat generation of a heat-generating electronic component. The apparatus includes a heat-transfer simulation device (110), a base (120) and at least one supporting post (150). The base is m... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7621672 | Thermocouple shield A thermocouple shield for use in radio frequency fields. In some embodiments the shield includes an electrically conductive tube that houses a standard thermocouple having a thermocouple junction. The electrically conductive tube protects the thermocouple from damag... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7611280 | EMF sensor with protective sheath A rugged sensor and method for manufacturing such, for use in hostile environments, the sensor exhibiting high mechanical strength to protect the sensor from physical damage. The sensor system also including a modular component that may variously be connected to the... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7600914 | RTD sensor connector seal An RTD connector seal to couple and seal an RTD device to an RTD cable. The RTD connector seal includes a tubular sleeve defining an groove in an interior surface proximate each end of the sleeve. The RTD connector seal includes a pair of end plugs, each end plug de... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7597472 | Temperature sensor assembly having bracket A temperature sensor assembly having a bracket is disclosed, which can improve the accuracy of temperature measurement and maintain the fixing state of the temperature sensor after the temperature sensor is mounted. The temperature sensor assembly is installed on a ... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7553079 | Temperature sensor assembly A sensor assembly for installation in a hole formed in a wall of a duct, includes a sensor, and a body containing the sensor and extending along an axis, the body including a shoulder, and a series of elastically resilient ribs spaced mutually along the axis and inc... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7547140 | Electronic thermometer The electronic thermometer of this invention includes a supporting portion which supports the vicinity of the periphery on one face of a vibration plate, and a buzzer cover having flexibility for pressing the vibration plate against the supporting portion by pressin... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7517147 | Device and method for measuring temperature in a tubular fixed-bed reactor Disclosed is a structure for guiding the installation of a thermowell for temperature sensor, which is used to measure the axial temperature inside a fixed-bed catalyst reaction tube when it is filled with a catalyst, at a predetermined location in the reaction tube... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7507025 | Infrared thermometer with an axially actuated temperature sensor An infrared thermometer has an elongate housing extending along an axis with an actuator at one housing end, the actuator being actuated by engagement along the axis. The housing further includes an opening at one end and a temperature sensor operatively associated ... | 03/24/2009 |
