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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7537384 | Recording and storing a temperature In a temperature-recording method for recording a temperature by means of an electrical circuit of a data storage medium, which electrical circuit is suppliable with energy by means of a signal feedable to the data storage medium, provision is made for a physical va... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7317466 | Strip chart temperature recorder with movable bi-metallic element assembly One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of creating and maintaining a calibrated bi-metallic element assembly configuration in a strip chart recorder including a housing having top and bottom portions. The method includes acts of positioning a bi-met... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7140768 | System and method of monitoring temperature A temperature monitoring system includes a device for monitoring temperature over a period of time, an adaptor in communication with the temperature monitoring device (TMD) and a data programming device (DPD) in communication with the adaptor. The TMD includes a tem... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7004621 | Method of monitoring temperature exposure The invention is a method of monitoring the temperature to which an object has been exposed. The invention comprises combining a Time-Temperature Indicator (TTI) with an electronic monitoring device to determine whether the temperature to which the object has been e... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6951060 | Method for transmitting control commands from a transmitting element to a measuring probe In a method for the wireless transmission of a control command from a transmitting element to a measuring probe using electromagnetic signals, the control command includes at least one bit sequence which is made up of high bits and at least one low bit. The high bit... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6939038 | Electronic ear thermometer with multiple measurement and memory function A multiple measurement memory-type electronic thermometer includes an ear temperature measuring unit, a microprocessor, a keypad unit, a display unit, and a memory unit. The ear temperature measuring unit, the display unit, and the memory unit are controlled by the ... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6612739 | Shape memory alloy temperature sensor The present invention comprises a sensing element mounted with a body. The sensing element comprises a portion made with a shape memory alloy. The sensing element mounts with the body, fixedly at two ends. The fixed mounting at one end, however, is config... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6264362 | Apparatus for and methods of measuring heat flux in a tunnel oven Apparatus for and methods of meauring heat flux comprises first and second sensors arranged to pass through an oven in line astern. Each sensor measures the temperature difference across a thermally insulating layer by having one surface of each sensor be... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6056985 | Foodstuff package, process and device for heat-treating a foodstuff vacuum-packed in such a package To find the core temperature of the foodstuff, the package can be fitted with an aperture (3) through which a temperature sensor (11) is inserted into the foodstuff. The temperature sensor is connected to a temperature detection instrument at an end proje... | 05/02/2000 |
| 6045730 | Process monitor for gypsum board manufacturing The temperature and/or moisture profile over time of gypsum boards is monitored as the boards harden, to facilitate effective curing of the boards prior to removing excess water therein in an industrial dryer. A substrate is moved by a curing conveyor ben... | 04/04/2000 |
| 5997779 | Temperature monitor for gypsum board manufacturing The temperature profile over time of gypsum boards is monitored as the boards harden, to facilitate effective curing of the boards prior to removing excess water therein in an industrial dryer. A substrate is moved by a curing conveyor beneath a gypsum sl... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5564285 | Method of converting a time based data logger to a time and random event based data logger A method of adding asynchronous logging of data relative to events into a time based data logger which stores operator initiated headers in a data array, as well as synchronously storing data relative to variables of a transport refrigeration unit at pred... | 10/15/1996 |
| 5424720 | Monitoring system for a refrigerated vehicle A refrigerated vehicle system is particularly adapted for use with refrigerated tractor/trailer and rail car vehicles to provide data on the operation of the vehicle and to monitor and provide a record of the operation of ancillary equipment important in ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5412590 | Appliance temperature sensor having noise filtering An appliance temperature sensor for acquisition of usable data in a noisy environment collects a plurality of temperature readings in a buffer. It then screens that batch of data to determine whether or not its noise content is acceptably low before forwa... | 05/02/1995 |
| 5351531 | Depth measurement of slickline A depth measuring system for a slickline utilized in a well bore operation where the slickline is in a non-slip relationship with the circumference of a calibrated measuring wheel and the revolutions of the wheel are utilized to provide a first length mea... | 10/04/1994 |
| 5167453 | Temperature data recorder A recorder is disclosed for producing a continuous data record and comprises a case, a strip chart which is wound from a chart storage compartment onto a spring-driven take-up spool, and a speed-reducing governor comprising a gear train which is operative... | 12/01/1992 |
| 4951028 | Positive temperature coefficient resistor The resistor includes a cooper oxide ceramic with perovskite related structures exhibiting positive temperature coefficient of resistance characteristics in the temperature range of 300°-900° C. Suitable materials are YBa2 Cu3 O | 08/21/1990 |
| 4945919 | Rhinological diagnostic device A rhinological diagnostic device in the form of a multi-layer sheet comprising, from top to bottom, a transparent plastic layer, a thermochromic liquid crystal layer, a black coating layer and a support layer. In use, this multi-layer sheet is positioned ... | 08/07/1990 |
| 4913843 | Predicting thermoparticulation Whether a compound will thermoparticulate, that is, decompose to produce particles detectable by an ion chamber monitor or a condensation nuclei monitor and, if so, at what temperature, is predicted by determining the decomposition products of the compoun... | 04/03/1990 |
| 4875782 | Automated temperature probe apparatus and method An apparatus and method for measuring the temperature of a viscous material flow by traversing at least a portion of the flow stream are provided. The apparatus includes an elongated temperature probe which is linearly translated by a motor which has a po... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4875783 | Temperature transducer for KYZ pulse recorder An improved temperature transducer for use with a KYZ pulse data recorder. A temperature sensor provides a temperature signal proportional to ambient temperature. An integrator circuit and comparator circuit responsive to the temperature signal provides p... | 10/24/1989 |
| 4875176 | Method and apparatus for measuring surface temperatures The disclosure relates to an electronic system which includes a microcomputer circuit with a stored program, data storage means, a keyboard, and a display cooperating with a temperature probe assembly to display the temperature along a given path. The app... | 10/17/1989 |
| 4844622 | Resettable reusable time temperature recording thermometer This instrument for tracking and recording temperature excursions in commerical refrigeration environments comprises a closed vessel having two chambers and metering orifice therebetween and a time measurement and recording means including a scale to indi... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4770540 | Process and application for the determination of turbidity and flow points Process for the determination of the turbidity point of a liquid, which consists in progressively cooling the liquid and noting the temperature at which turbidity appears; the temperatures at the center (T1) and at the periphery (T2)... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4755063 | Temperature compensated data recorder A recorder is disclosed for producing a continuous data record and comprises a case, a strip chart which is wound from a chart storage compartment onto a spring-given take-up spool and a speed-reducing governor comprising a paddle wheel, immersed in visco... | 07/05/1988 |
| 4737917 | Method and apparatus for generating isotherms in a forehearth temperature control system A technique for generating isotherms representing the cross-sectional temperature profiles of molten glass flowing in a forehearth channel. A plurality of temperature sensors are placed at predetermined locations within the plane of the channel cross-sect... | 04/12/1988 |
| 4733079 | Method of and apparatus for thermographic identification of parts A method and apparatus for the non-destructive identification of coated and uncoated metal parts employing infrared thermography. The apparatus comprises a means for directing infrared radiation onto the surface of a part; a means for scanning the part su... | 03/22/1988 |
| 4728199 | Temperature measurement device In a temperature measurement device, output signals from a temperature measuring sensor having been stored in a recording element are displayed when a judging element detects that a manipulatable switch is closed. Temperature measurement is begun includin... | 03/01/1988 |
| 4636093 | Method of measuring temperatures and portable recorder for storing temperature data A portable temperature data recorder for temporarily storing plural sets of temperature data representative of temperatures at a single location or at different locations, and automatically transferring the stored temperature data to a data processing uni... | 01/13/1987 |
| 4506996 | Cryogenic thermometer A thermometer capable of providing temperature measurement over a wide temperature range comprises at least one temperature detection unit consisting of a first superconductor as a core, and a normal conductor and a second supercondutor sequentially super... | 03/26/1985 |
| 4496250 | Thermocouple open circuit detector A thermocouple open-circuit detector is made insensitive to noise pick-up in the thermocouple by increasing the bias on the detecting amplifier beyond the point where it would be affected by the noise and providing a means for reducing that bias during th... | 01/29/1985 |
| 4482006 | Thermal energy meter A device for monitoring the thermal energy consumed by a single unit of a multi-unit building having a central heating and/or cooling space conditioning system, said device comprising a monitoring system responsive to the temperature levels contained in s... | 11/13/1984 |
| 4473307 | Heat meter system including means for separate, automatic registration of heat consumption A heat meter (1) for registration of heat consumption on the basis of a temperature measured is provided which with a view to obtaining direct recording and/or display of the consumption is arranged as a unit which at least comprises temperature measuring... | 09/25/1984 |
| 4443851 | Automatic recording, indicating and predicting device for gynecophysiological cycles The present invention relates to a microprocessing device which detects, records, analyzes and plots the basal body temperature change in conjunction with calendar rhythmic method through measuring, recording and storing the data of the continuously chang... | 04/17/1984 |
| 4397569 | System for correlating a signal sensor location with a recorder printout A system for correlating condition-indicative signals fed sequentially from a series of sensors, such as thermocouples installed in ports on the surface of a rotating kiln at various longitudinal and angular coordinates along the total length of the kiln,... | 08/09/1983 |
| 4343182 | Radiation heat loss detector In a radiation heat loss detector, radiation from an extended surface area is detected with a sensor having a wide field of view closely matching that of an associated camera. By simultaneously photographing the surface area of interest and detecting the ... | 08/10/1982 |
| 4335198 | Process for recording A recording member includes a recording layer capable of recording in response to applied heat. The heat is produced by absorption of high intensity radiation which defines recording information. The recording layer has a radiation absorption layer and an... | 06/15/1982 |
| 4318276 | Self-registering temperature control device A self-registering temperature control device in which an electronic control section for controlling air temperature in a refrigerated container and an automatic temperature recording section are accommodated in a housing is provided. This structure permi... | 03/09/1982 |
| 4301412 | Liquid conductivity measuring system and sample cards therefor A system for measuring a parameter of a liquid sample, such as the hematocrit and an approximation of hemoglobin for a blood sample. The system basically comprises a hand-held instrument and a disposable sample card. The instrument accepts the disposable ... | 11/17/1981 |
| 4275600 | Testing rubber Apparatus and method for testing unvulcanized rubber or rubber-like materials can work at high shear rates (e.g. 100 sec-1) as a result of applying and maintaining pressure on the test sample as it is being sheared by a rotor in a test chamber.... | 06/30/1981 |
