Class 374/15 - BY APPLYING KNOWN THERMAL GRADIENT (E.G., INDICATION OF RESPONSE BY LOCATION)

Subclass of Class 374 - Thermal measuring and testing
Definition: Subject matter having an element with a temperature which
No. of patents: 22
Last issue date: 12/25/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7311264	Method and device for the process regulation or control of thermal load changes of an obstruction-curved and/or thick-walled component through which a medium flows in a thermal system The novel method and device provide for process control—closed-loop control or open-loop control—for a thermal system with an obstruction-curved and/or thick-walled component through which a medium flows. The wall temperatures of the component are detected, the ...	12/25/2007
7029172	Temperature profile determination Apparatus for determining the temperature profile of the surface being sprayed or otherwise treated, the apparatus comprising four electric arc spray guns (1) spraying molten steel. The guns (1) are connected to a six-axis industrial robot (2) w...	04/18/2006
6945691	Method and apparatus for inferring a temperature A heat-conducting element having known length D is disposed at a first end in a first region having a first temperature T1 to be inferred. The second end of the element is disposed in a second region having a measureable second temperature T2 d...	09/20/2005
6902317	Method and device for measuring thermoelectric characteristics of combinatorial specimen A method and device for measuring thermoelectric characteristics of a combinatorial sample. The method and device are useful for rapid sample evaluation, the investigation of thermoelectric materials, and the carrier control of semiconductors. The device includes co...	06/07/2005
6824305	Local wall heat flux/temperature meter for convective flow and method of utilizing same According to one embodiment of the invention, a method includes providing a conduit having a fluid flowing therethrough, disposing a plurality of temperature measurement devices inside a wall of the conduit, positioning at least some of the temperature measurement d...	11/30/2004
6776037	Microprocessor-based liquid sensor and ice detector Apparatus and a method of operating any structural configuration of a heater and array of temperature sensors to measure with high accuracy, the level of stratified liquids like water and oil or water and gasoline and non-stratified liquids, liquid temperature, and ...	08/17/2004
6529272	Techniques for characterizing cloud condensation nuclel A cloud condensation nucleus spectrometer having a streamwise segmented condensation nucleus growth column. The condensation nucleus growth column includes alternating hot and cold temperature-maintaining segments arranged next to one another. The tempera...	03/04/2003
6336741	Method and apparatus of modulated-temperature thermogravimetry A method for controlling a thermogravimetry experiment and for quantitatively determining kinetic constants for decomposition or volatilization reactions using periodic forcing (modulated) temperature functions. A temperature program having a linear part ...	01/08/2002
6095681	Method for operating a sensor to differentiate between analytes in a sample Disclosed is a method for operating a sensor to differentiate between first and second analytes in a sample. The method comprises the steps of determining a input profile for the sensor which will enhance the difference in the output profiles of the senso...	08/01/2000
5931580	Apparatus for measuring junction temperature The junction temperature of a die inside an electronic component is empirically determined by use of a board simulator that simulates a target board on which the electronic component is to be operated. The board simulator includes a thermoelectric cooler ...	08/03/1999
5720554	Apparatus and method for the calibration of thermal paint A method and apparatus for calibrating the temperature/color correspondence of thermal paint. A strip of metal is heated at both ends independently to achieve a predetermined temperature differential measured by thermocouples. Heat flow from the hot end t...	02/24/1998
5567051	Thermal testing of ceramic components using a thermal gradient Non-destructive evaluation of a ceramic nozzle is accomplished by generating a thermal gradient across the nozzle while it is mounted in a test rig. The thermal gradient is then measured and compared to a preselected gradient that is representative of the...	10/22/1996
5452601	Method for simultaneous determination of thermal conductivity and kinematic viscosity A heating sensor capable of generating heat and measuring its own temperature is placed in a fluid and a thermometric sensor is placed in the fluid and inside a temperature boundary layer formed around the heating sensor upon heat generation therefrom. A ...	09/26/1995
5431495	Temperature probe for determining carbon sooting temperatures of oil mixtures on steel strips A temperature probe is disclosed for determining the temperature at which residual oils can be vaporized from cold rolled strip without producing free carbon. The probe includes an open ended first tubular member with a burner mounted at one end of the fi...	07/11/1995
5028143	Humidity dew point sensor An elongated mirrored surface has a temperature gradient established thereacross. Condensation forms along the mirrored surface and the edge of the condensation next to the portion of the mirrored without condensation is where the dew point temperature ex...	07/02/1991
4612799	Method and apparatus for measuring viscosity A method and apparatus for measuring viscosity of an oil at low temperature and low shear stress. It employs a columnar container of the oil with vertically spaced temperature control devices to apply different cooling histories simultaneously. After the ...	09/23/1986
4586828	Measuring device for detecting a liquid component in refrigerant The invention relates to measuring apparatus for a refrigeration system for detecting a liquid component in refrigerant leaving the evaporator of the system through a suction conduit associated with a heating element heating the tube wall. The measuring a...	05/06/1986
4538925	Thermal power measuring device The invention discloses a device for measuring thermal power without using movable and wearable elements, which is also appropriate for small flow of thermal power. The device measures the thermal power by means of temperature differences only and is appl...	09/03/1985
4470709	Cylindrical tapered sleeve optimized for weight and heat conduction A device and method for optimizing the weight and/or the heat transfer (conduction) capability of a heat transfer cylindrical sleeve. The sleeve is designed to fit around a cylindrical heat source. One particular application for this invention is where th...	09/11/1984
4197273	Apparatus for controlling the directional solidification of a liquid-solid system The growth of a solid obtained by cooling a liquid solution is observed and controlled by measuring the variation in volume of the solid-liquid system at the time of solidification. The method is applicable to the control of oriented crystallization from ...	04/08/1980
4156840	Thermoelectric metal sorter A metal sorter including a pair of electrically conductive probes of identical metallic composition are placed in contact with a metallic specimen. A thermoelectric heat pump is positioned between the two probes to produce a temperature difference therebe...	05/29/1979
4137966	Simulation oven An oven with temperature-independent sections permits objects placed within t to experience the uneven heating and temperature gradient problems associated with real life conditions. The number of sections can vary depending on the gradients desired....	02/06/1979

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