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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7520670 | Wireless temperature sensing system for lyophilization processes A wireless parameter sensing system for a flask for use in lyophilization as well as a method of controlling a lyophilization process based on the sensed readings is disclosed. The wireless parameter sensing system may include a stopper adapted to be removably secur... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7417417 | Spill-resistant beverage container with detection and notification indicator A spill-resistant beverage container having a liquid freshness detector and notification device is described. The spill-resistant beverage container is comprised of cup, a beverage temperature sensor, a processing electronic circuit and a display device. The tempera... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7357265 | Container made of a transparent material having an insert in a side wall The invention discloses a container made of a transparent material. The container is of the type comprising, in one wall, a reserve into which is fixed a hollow sealed insert (4) containing a fluid in which particles can move. The container is characterized i... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7165467 | Disposable sterilizable liner for a level, pressure or temperature measurement instrument In order to provide means for allowing a time and cost effective use of measurement instruments (1, 21, 22, 41, 55) in industrial applications where high standard of hygiene need to be fulfilled, a disposable sterilizable liner (15, 27, 28, 51, 67) for... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7033074 | Temperature-sensor fixing holder A temperature-sensor fixing holder detachably fixes a temperature sensor to a secondary battery. The fixing holder includes a connecting body made of a rubber and a couple of link bodies. The fixing body is substantial U-shaped in a cross section by connecting the s... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7028634 | Worklight with thermal warning An enhanced built-in visual warning mechanism to caution a user when the surfaces of a worklight are hot. A worklight is shown that has a housing that includes an interior portion for holding a light source such as one or more quartz halogen bulbs. The light source ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7017768 | Floatable barrier for use with a beverage container A floatable barrier suitably adapted for use with a beverage container having a circular base and a cylindrical wall extending vertically therefrom. The floatable barrier comprising top and bottom planar surfaces for displaying advertising material thereon and for f... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6979120 | Article of manufacture having non-uniform thermochromic display A beverage container has a wall with a thickness that progresses from relatively thinner to relatively thicker in a selected direction that travels around the container. A permanent graphics pattern is applied to the outer surface of the wall to progress in the same... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6960171 | Infant eye trainer The infant eye trainer is a device that is mountable on a baby bottle for strengthening and developing infant eyesight. The device utilizes interchangeable media producing an image on a display, which may be viewed by the infant while drinking from the bottle. A var... | 11/01/2005 |
| 6942384 | Housing for probe used to measure temperature through a container wall In order to decrease thermal interference related to heating or cooling fluid (14) contained in the exterior double envelope of the container, the invention consists of positioning the measurement point away toward the interior of the container by forming a l... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6929397 | Arrangement for detecting temperature variations with accommodation for related sensor Arrangement that supports a temperature sensor comprising a terminal probe, applied on the outside of a preferably cylindrical body, and comprising an elastic ring arranged in contact with said body and provided with a hole accommodating said terminal probe; the ela... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6792848 | Thermometer holding frothing pitcher A combination frothing pitcher and dial thermometer includes a cantilevered portion on the handle of the frothing pitcher. The cantilevered portion includes a projection having a substantially vertical bore for receipt of a dial thermometer. The dial thermometer has... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6739749 | Thermometric nursing bottle A thermometric nursing bottle includes a body having a chamber defined for containing liquid. An opening is defined in the bottom of the body and a loop is attached to the bottom of the body and having a threaded section formed on a periphery of the loop. A seal is ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6722782 | Method and apparatus for monitoring temperature of intravenously delivered fluids and other medical items An intravenous solution bag includes a temperature sensing device in the form of a temperature sensing strip. The strip includes a temperature scale and corresponding temperature sensitive substances that change color or illuminate the scale indicators to visually i... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6634516 | Color changing closure for bottling applications One embodiment of the present invention provides a metallic closure, which includes: a metallic shell; and a thermochromic ink layer on a surface of the shell.... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6585411 | Aerosol dispenser temperature indicator A liquid crystal temperature indicator, and aerosol dispensers equipped with a properly placed indicator, to facilitate using aerosols within preferred temperature ranges or at optimum temperatures. The temperature indicator uses different colors to graph... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6579006 | Thermochromic method and device for use relative to a product container A thermochromic device for use relative to a product container for providing a thermochromic indication of a temperature of a volume of product that is retained within an open inner volume of the container comprising a first image display and a second ima... | 06/17/2003 |
| 6491427 | Lid of the liquid container and the liquid container The present invention relates to the lid of the liquid container appropriate for pouring drinks like coffee dropping from a coffee maker and the liquid container, more particularly the lid to be attached to the pouring inlet on the upper part of the liqui... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6488408 | Temperature probe mounting device for hot tub spa A device for measuring the temperature of the water inside a water container. A temperature probe that defines a front end and a rear end has its front end exposed to water inside the water container. A temperature probe mount mounts the temperature probe... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6471085 | Temperature cup The present invention is directed to a container having a main chamber in fluid communication with a temperature-moderating chamber. Preferably, a valve, actuated by a spring-biased button preferably positioned on a handle of the container, opens and clos... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6367974 | Thermocouple apparatus and well for containers having a flanged access opening A thermocouple assembly that is used to monitor the temperature of materials held within a container that has a flanged access port. The assembly includes a thermocouple probe having a base and a shaft that extends from the base. The thermocouple probe ca... | 04/09/2002 |
| 6324963 | Liquid crystal thermometer for steaming pitchers A steaming pitcher for preparing hot beverages with a liquid crystal thermometer attached to an exterior surface of the pitcher for detecting the temperature of any liquid contained therein. The liquid crystal thermometer eliminates the need for conventio... | 12/04/2001 |
| 6264049 | Nursing bottle with integral temperature sensor A nursing bottle for handling liquid foods and for feeding infants having a main side wall formed as a hollow shell with an attached elongated hollow appendix compartment propagated into the inner chamber of the bottle. The hollow appendix compartment con... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6257759 | Liquid crystal thermometer A self-updating temperature thermometer is disclosed that is capable of generating a real-time signal of core body temperature. The thermometer comprises a double-sided flexible substrate, having a first side and a second side. The first side has a plural... | 07/10/2001 |
| 6248981 | Sealed food container and method of ensuring delivery of the container in a heated state A food container for carrying a heated food product that is provided with a seal which connects the lid of the container to the body portion thereof and visually indicates that the food container has been maintained in a heated condition.... | 06/19/2001 |
| 6169270 | Sealed food container and method of ensuring delivery of the container in a heated state A food container for carrying a heated food product that is provided with a seal which connects the lid of the container to the body portion thereof and visually indicates that the food container has been maintained in a heated condition.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6045258 | Temperature-measuring assembly A temperature-measuring assembly indicates temperatures in a cold space subject to relatively rapid changes in air temperature from time-to-time. The assembly includes an elongate, tubular container having an open end. A cap with an opening therein is loc... | 04/04/2000 |
| 6042264 | Time-temperature indicator device and method of manufacture A time-temperature indicator label for measuring the length of time to which a product has been exposed to a temperature above a pre-determined temperature is provided. The period of time of exposure is integrated with the temperature to which the indicat... | 03/28/2000 |
| 6037872 | Baby bottle having removable handles and an automated sound producing means A baby bottle includes one or more removably attached handles with a integral voice chips received therein. The integral voice chips is in communication with a mechanical thermostat received within an arcuate portion of the handle that is grasped by a use... | 03/14/2000 |
| 5988877 | Method and apparatus for temperature calibration in microwave assisted chemistry A method and apparatus are disclosed for externally and noninvasively determining the temperatures of chemical reactions inside a plurality of separate closed vessels that are made of materials that substantially transparent to microwave radiation but tha... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5897207 | Beverage temperature notification device A beverage temperature notification device comprising a thermosensor, a sleeve, a temperature indicator, and a remote coupling. The thermosensor determines the actual or approximate temperature of the beverage. The sleeve attaches the thermosensor to the ... | 04/27/1999 |
| 5786578 | Microwave-heatable exercise putty in a container with temperature indicator A microwave-heatable therapeutic exercise putty mass is packaged in a microwaveable container having at least one transparent wall. The putty mass within the container is in heat transfer proximity with transparent wall of the container. A thermochromic h... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5775807 | Introducing a plurality of temperature measuring devices into a pressure vessel Apparatus maximizing multitubular penetration of a pressure vessel wherein a plurality of tubular sections are series joined to and concentrically aligned with an opening of a pressure vessel, such tubular sections presenting an internal diameter being gr... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5769541 | Temperature sensor for an ice maker An automatic ice-making mechanism for a refrigerator includes a tray having a groove on its bottom surface. A temperature sensor is mounted in the groove. The temperature sensor includes a temperature-sensitive element disposed at a top of the groove, an ... | 06/23/1998 |
| 5738442 | Wine thermometer A wine thermometer for adhesive application to a wine bottle to determine wine temperature therein comprising an adhesive backed flexible plastic substrate having a liquid crystal temperature panel on the substrate, a temperature scale adjacent the panel ... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5720555 | Temperature indicating container and lid apparatus A temperature indicating container apparatus includes an inner container portion made from substantially heat insulative material. A thermochromic-substance-containing portion is juxtaposed against an outside surface of the inner container portion, such t... | 02/24/1998 |
| 5709472 | Time-temperature indicator device and method of manufacture A time-temperature indicator label for measuring the length of time to which a product has been exposed to a temperature above a pre-determined temperature is provided. The period of time of exposure is integrated with the temperature to which the indicat... | 01/20/1998 |
| 5678925 | Temperature sensing and indicating beverage mug A hot beverage mug automatically senses the temperature of its liquid contents and generates an accurate aural and/or visual indication of the temperature sensed. The temperature is sensed by a thermistor in a resistive capacitive (R/C) circuit which oper... | 10/21/1997 |
| 5645196 | liquid drink carton holder A holder for standard liquid filled cartons, such as those containing milk or juice. The holder includes a sleeve that surrounds the carton sides, a base closing the sleeve for supporting the bottom of a carton and a handle for lifting and carrying the ho... | 07/08/1997 |
| 5588747 | Measuring cup with externally-mounted liquid crystal thermometer A measuring cup with a thermometer mounted on an exterior surface thereof for measuring the temperature of a liquid prior to placing it in the cup. The cup can be used in many operations involving a liquid which have a critical temperature requirement. On... | 12/31/1996 |
