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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441322 | Method of manufacturing a magnetic detection apparatus A magnetic detection apparatus can be improved in its product yield. The magnetic detection apparatus includes a resin compact having a the magnet arranged in opposition to an object to be detected for generating a magnetic field, an IC chip with a magnetic detectio... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7145110 | Thermal barrier for a thermistor The present invention is a an effective thermal barrier between the thermistor and higher temperature solids or electrical components in a thermostat or its equivalent device. The invention thermal barrier substantially reduces or essentially eliminates undesired co... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7117585 | Magnetic detection apparatus with resin infiltration prevention A magnetic detection apparatus can be improved in its product yield. The magnetic detection apparatus includes a resin compact having a the magnet arranged in opposition to an object to be detected for generating a magnetic field, an IC chip with a magnetic detectio... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7060949 | End seal design for temperature sensing probes An end seal for a temperature sensing probe. Electrical interface wiring is passed through a restraining element and is operatively coupled to a temperature sensing element or heater element mounted in the sheath. The sheath is formed around the restraining element ... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7046116 | Temperature probe and its use A temperature probe is provided having a sensor element formed from a ceramic substrate and a platinum thin-film resistor arranged thereon. The platinum thin-film resistor is electrically connected with at least two terminal wires, with the at least two terminal wir... | 05/16/2006 |
| 6756585 | Process for manufacturing a housing for sensor elements, sensor and use thereof For manufacturing a housing for sensor elements, a pliable material is introduced into the environment of the sensor element (2) by an injection molding process. In a first process step, the sensor element is injection-encapsulated by a soft plastic component... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6353381 | Electrical temperature sensor having one or more layers An electrical temperature sensor has a platinum-containing resistance layer as a measuring resistor, which is applied on the electrically insulating surface of a ceramic substrate. For protection against contamination or damage, the resistance layer is pr... | 03/05/2002 |
| 6130598 | Temperature detecting apparatus The invention relates to a temperature detecting apparatus and an automobile using the same, and is intended to improve the heat response characteristic. The apparatus comprises a first metal pipe, first and second metal wires accommodated in the first me... | 10/10/2000 |
| 5999081 | Shielding unique for filtering RFI and EFI interference signals from the measuring elements A temperature measurement system provides improved thermal sensors, including thin film and wire wound RTD's having fast and accurate measurement response times. Thermal sensor housing materials are matched to those of the material being measured, thereby... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5889460 | Electric resistance temperature sensor An electrical resistance temperature sensor (11) contained in a stainless steel, tubular jacket (12), which has a very small diameter of approximately 1 mm, a platinum resistance coil (18) running between two joining bolts (14, 19). The resistance coil wi... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5864282 | Unique strain relief junction A temperature measurement system provides improved thermal sensors, including thin film and wire wound RTD's having fast and accurate measurement response times. Thermal sensor housing materials are matched to those of the material being measured, thereby... | 01/26/1999 |
| 5302934 | Temperature sensor A thermistor positioned within a tubular probe adjacent its closed distal end has lead wires connected with terminals by both crimp and weld connections that are independent of one another. A non-rigid heat transfer medium fills the distal end portion of ... | 04/12/1994 |
| 4698614 | PTC thermal protector A thermal protector using a polymeric PTC element, with broad upper and lower surfaces, sandwiched between and held in intimate mechanical and electrical contact over substantially its entire broad surfaces with inner broad surfaces of upper and lower pla... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4654623 | Thermometer probe for measuring the temperature in low-convection media A thermometer probe or pyrometer for measuring the temperature in low-convection media is disclosed, which has a temperature-dependent resistor, a receiving sleeve which receives the resistor and a holding device. The resistor is covered by heat conductin... | 03/31/1987 |
| 4318073 | Temperature sensor Temperature sensor in plug form comprises a plastic body member having a bore with a metallic sensing member in one end, a thermistor in the bore, and a contact member with a spring portion in the bore and a contact portion extending through a slot in the... | 03/02/1982 |
| 4204186 | Temperature probe The invention is a temperature probe including an elongated electrically conductive housing having one closed end and one open end. Electrically connected to the inner surface of the closed end is one lead of a thermistor, the second lead of which is conn... | 05/20/1980 |
| 4143347 | Temperature detector A temperature detecting device comprising a protective tube means having a flat inner bottom surface and a top opening end with a resilient metallic member positioned inside the tube for holding a thermistor. The resilient metallic member has a bottom sur... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4138655 | High temperature sensor A high temperature sensor in which a mixture of a metal fluoride composition and magnesium oxide is filled with pressure into a cylindrical case forming one electrical terminal for supporting a conductive rod forming the other electrical terminal, the hig... | 02/06/1979 |
| 4116064 | Disposable tape cord thermometer A tape cord thermometer in which a disposable tape acts as the conducting means between a thermometer probe and a reading device.... | 09/26/1978 |
| 4065760 | Liquid level sensor A device for detecting both low level and excessively high temperature of oil in an internal combustion engine or other oil container. The device consists of a semiconductive material which exhibits a peak electrical resistivity at a predetermined tempera... | 12/27/1977 |
| 4058787 | Temperature sensor A drawer type electrode of a thermistor for sensing high temperatures, wherein a shaft and a sheath are connected to a thermistor, is constructed such that the shaft and the sheath are brought into contact with the positive and negative electrode surfaces... | 11/15/1977 |
| 3966500 | Temperature-measuring device A temperature-measuring device has an elongated tubular housing in one of ose closed ends is received a noise-temperature resistor having at least one side connected via a wire constituting a thermocouple element to a lead connected to temperature-measuri... | 06/29/1976 |
