Patents Examined by Gail Kaplan Verbitsky
  • Patent number: 11965783
    Abstract: A temperature sensing circuit that includes a bandgap voltage generation circuit, a current mirror branch, a variable resistor, a comparator circuit, a control circuit and a temperature determining circuit. The bandgap voltage generation circuit generates a bandgap voltage. The current mirror branch generates a mirrored current mirrored from the bandgap voltage generation circuit. The variable resistor is electrically coupled to the current mirror branch to receive the mirrored current to generate a variable voltage. The comparator circuit compares the bandgap voltage and the variable voltage to generate a comparison result. The control circuit generates a control signal according to the comparison result to adjust the resistance of the variable resistor and outputs a signal value when the signal value forces the variable voltage to be equal to the bandgap voltage. The temperature determining circuit generates a temperature value according to the signal value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Chih-Chan Tu, Chih-Lung Chen
  • Patent number: 11965735
    Abstract: A thickness measurement method includes: heating a surface of the measurement object in a dot shape by a heating device; generating a thermal image corresponding to a temperature of the surface of the measurement object by capturing an image of the heated surface of the measurement object at a predetermined time interval by an imaging device; acquiring temperature data indicating temporal changes in temperature at multiple positions on the surface of the measurement object based on the thermal image generated by the imaging device; fitting a solution function indicating a solution of a heat conduction equation corresponding to a point heat source and including a parameter related to the thickness of the measurement object to the temperature data; and calculating the thickness of the measurement object based on a value of the parameter in the fitted solution function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yousuke Irie, Hirotsugu Inoue, Koutaro Sakamoto
  • Patent number: 11959813
    Abstract: A device for measuring a temperature of a molten metal bath, comprising: an optical cored wire; a tube, wherein the optical cored wire is at least partly arranged in the tube, wherein the tube has an outer diameter in the range of 4 mm to 8 mm, and a wall-thickness in the range of 0.2 mm to 0.5 mm; and a plurality of separating elements comprising more than two separating elements arranged in the tube spaced apart from each other, and forming at least one compartment between two of the more than two separating elements. The invention also relates to a system and method for measuring a temperature of a molten metal bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: HERAEUS ELECTRO-NITE INTERNATIONAL N.V.
    Inventors: Guido Neyens, Christiaan Radelet, Marc Indeherberge, Frank Stevens
  • Patent number: 11953458
    Abstract: A method for characterizing a process fluid comprising applying electrical power to a first resistance temperature detector (RTD) in contact with a fluid to increase the temperature of the first RTD; allowing the first RTD to cool toward a fluid equilibrium temperature; analyzing the temperature decay profile of the first RTD over time to determine thermal characteristics; applying electrical power to a second RTD in contact with the fluid to increase the temperature of the second RTD; allowing the second RTD to cool toward the fluid equilibrium temperature; analyzing the temperature decay profile of the second RTD over time to determine thermal characteristics; comparing the thermal characteristics of the first and second RTD to determining one or more characteristics of the fluid based; and performing a corrective action. The first RTD has a first coating and the second RTD has a second coating different than the first coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Mita Chattoraj, Michael J. Murcia, Alexander P. Mantis, Craig W. Myers
  • Patent number: 11953383
    Abstract: A temperature determination device includes: a temperature sensor; a mount; and at least one connection sensor. The temperature sensor is connectable to a process device via the mount. The temperature sensor acquires temperature data. The at least one connection sensor acquires connection status data relating to connection of the temperature sensor to the process device. The temperature determination device utilizes the temperature data and the connection status data with respect to a determination of a temperature of the process device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventor: Stefan Tabelander
  • Patent number: 11945715
    Abstract: A method for determining a temperature compensation parameter for compensation of temperature effects on measured values of a sensor system having a sensor unit for acquiring measured values of a sensor measuring variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
    Inventor: Hans-Peter Brueckner
  • Patent number: 11946399
    Abstract: A temperature sensing unit includes a temperature sensor and a substrate including a first region and a second region. The temperature sensor is arranged in the second region. The second region extends away from the first region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Norge AS
    Inventors: Niklas Jansson, Bjornar Berge Lie, Harald Aadland, Oyvind Rortveit
  • Patent number: 11946889
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for diagnosing, monitoring the disease progression of, and/or evaluating the risk for developing a disease by detecting thermostable variants of proteins and/or metabolites in biological samples using differential scanning calorimetry. Also disclosed herein are methods for monitoring the efficacy of a particular therapeutic regimen in patients in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Inventor: Jamlet Monaselidze
  • Patent number: 11933677
    Abstract: A temperature detecting material comprises a first material containing a first temperature indicating material and a second material containing a second temperature indicating material, wherein the first temperature indicating material and the second temperature indicating material contain a leuco dye, a color developing agent, and a decoloring agent, and have a hysteresis characteristic in their color density-temperature curves, wherein the first temperature indicating material has a color developing temperature in a temperature increase process lower than a decoloring temperature in the temperature increase process, and turns to a non-crystalline state and is kept in a decoloring state when cooled down below the color developing temperature in the temperature increase process with a predetermined cooling speed or more after melting, wherein the second temperature indicating material, a color developing temperature is lower than a decoloring temperature in the temperature increase process, and wherein the co
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kohhei Aida, Shunsuke Mori, Masahiro Kawasaki, Kotaro Araya
  • Patent number: 11931129
    Abstract: A smart thermometer and a method for measuring body temperature using the same are provided. The method for measuring body temperature using a smart thermometer comprises: performing advertising in idle mode; switching the smart thermometer to active mode and connecting to user equipment; measuring body temperature by using a temperature sensor; determining whether the measured body temperature stays below a first threshold for a preset period of time; if the measured body temperature stays below the first threshold for a preset period of time, switching to idle mode and performing advertising; and if the measured body temperature reaches or exceeds the first threshold within the preset period of time, displaying the measured body temperature on a display window and transmitting the measured body temperature to the user equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: LITTLEONE INC.
    Inventor: Byung Kyu Lee
  • Patent number: 11927488
    Abstract: A thermal detection system is provided. The thermal detection system includes a thermal detector, an area indicating unit and a control unit. The thermal detector includes a thermal sensor array. The thermal detector is configured to detect thermal radiation within a detection area around the thermal detector. The detection area is defined by a field of view of the thermal sensor array. The area indicating unit is arranged to indicate a human-perceptible area according to the detection area. The human-perceptible area is located within the detection area and indicates a geometric form of the detection area. The control unit, coupled to the thermal detector and the area indicating unit, is configured to generate a thermal detection result according to the detected thermal radiation. The thermal detection system further includes a notification unit for overheat indication, a communication unit for wireless signal transmission, and a protection unit for overheat protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Inventor: Chia-Ling Chen
  • Patent number: 11921071
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for inspecting quality and/or condition of an elongated composite member, which is a load bearing member of a rope of a hoisting apparatus, such as an elevator, or a precursor of such a load bearing member, the method comprising providing an elongated composite member; and changing the temperature of said elongated composite member by heating or cooling said elongated composite member via a flank thereof; and scanning said elongated composite member from a lateral side thereof with a thermal imaging device after said changing of the temperature; and creating thermographic images of said elongated composite member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Kone Corporation
    Inventors: Kim Antin, Sven Bossuyt, Antti Hassinen, Juha Helenius, Juha Honkanen, Mika Juntunen, Petri Kere, Mikko Lassila, Hannu Lehtinen, Aleksi Nareikko, Mikko Puranen, Kai Ruotsalainen, Petteri Valjus
  • Patent number: 11920984
    Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a system for aiding with the control of cooking. The system includes a thermometer probe that has an emitter, a controller unit or CPU, a battery power supply, and a thermally conductive shaft with a temperature sensor. The thermally conductive shaft is positioned in the interior of a heated milieu (e.g. a food item). The thermally conductive shaft includes a tip at a first end, and an end fitting at a second end. The battery and controller unit are positioned in the thermally conductive shaft, along with the temperature sensor, which is in thermal contact with the thermally conductive shaft. The end fitting is hollow such that the end fitting houses the emitter and a second temperature sensor. Other embodiments are directed to a method for computing a temperature variation speed from a temperature difference inside the end fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Mastrad
    Inventors: Mathieu Lion, Mathieu Picchi, Jonathan Lion
  • Patent number: 11920988
    Abstract: The present invention discloses methods for detecting and improving temperature stability in measurements performed by a dry block, i.e. a temperature calibrator. The dry block comprises a heating and cooling device. An energy metering integrated circuit measures an applied input power to the heating elements of the heating and cooling device. Additionally, a real-time compensation algorithm uses measurement results obtained by the energy metering integrated circuit, and outputs a control signal to the heating elements. The arrangement may comprise a back draft damper adjacent to a fan. The fan position may be selected. Stability criteria may be set. Leaning of the dry block can be tracked. Different sensors are used for the temperature control and for the temperature stability indication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Beamex Oy Ab
    Inventors: Taija Maunumäki, Mats Byggmästar
  • Patent number: 11920987
    Abstract: Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: In-Situ, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Kimbell, Elijah Lyle Scott, Nathan T. Baltz
  • Patent number: 11920990
    Abstract: An in-vehicle temperature detection circuit includes a temperature detecting unit including a plurality of individual detecting units, each having a first resistor and a temperature detecting element connected in series between a first conductive path to which a predetermined source voltage is applied and a reference conductive path. A plurality of bipolar transistors are connected to a corresponding individual detecting units. A second conductive path is electrically connected to each of emitters of the bipolar transistors. In each bipolar transistor, a base is electrically connected to a third conductive path between the first resistor and the temperature detecting element of the individual detecting unit corresponding to the bipolar transistor. A voltage reflecting the lowest voltage among the voltages applied to the third conductive paths in the plurality of individual detecting units is applied to the second conductive path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignees: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ryunosuke Muraoka, Yuuki Sugisawa
  • Patent number: 11915858
    Abstract: A temperature sensor arrangement includes a housing having on opposite sides thereof a spring element and cover, and a temperature sensor lead and thermal pad such that the spring element is disposed between one of the sides and the cover, the temperature sensor lead is disposed between the other of the sides and the thermal pad, and the cover and thermal pad define opposite exterior sides of the temperature sensor arrangement. The housing carries and permits relative movement of the cover. The spring pushes the cover away from the one of the sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Fan Wang, Serdar Yonak
  • Patent number: 11906366
    Abstract: A temperature determination device includes: a temperature sensor; a mount; and at least one connection sensor. The temperature sensor is connectable to a process device via the mount. The temperature sensor acquires temperature data. The at least one connection sensor acquires connection status data relating to connection of the temperature sensor to the process device. The temperature determination device utilizes the temperature data and the connection status data with respect to a determination of a temperature of the process device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventor: Stefan Tabelander
  • Patent number: 11906361
    Abstract: A scanning device includes: a motion sensor to detect motion imparted to the scanning device; a distance detector to determine a distance between the scanning device and a surface; an infrared detector to capture a temperature of the surface; an image sensor to capture an image of an indicia encoding data on the surface; and a processor configured to store the captured image and temperature, configured to operate the motion sensor to detect motion being imparted to the scanning device when in a low power state, and configured to transition the scanning device out of the low power state in response to such imparted motion by: operating the distance detector to determine the distance to the surface; and determining whether to operate the infrared detector to capture the temperature of the surface and whether to operate the image sensor to capture the image of the indicia, based on the distance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: DATALOGIC IP TECH S.R.L.
    Inventors: Romano Volta, Valentina Volta, Pietro Todescato, Andrew Duncan, Giuseppe di Bari, Claudio Mazzone, Pierluigi Piletti
  • Patent number: 11898917
    Abstract: In a method for monitoring a winding temperature of a winding of an electric machine powered by a converter, a heating power applied to the winding of the electric machine is determined and evaluated using a thermal model. A relative increase in a resistance of the winding, when the winding heats up, is determined from the heating power in comparison with a standard reference value for 20° C. winding temperature. The winding temperature is calculated from the relative increase in the resistance, and a warning signal and/or a switch-off signal is generated when a critical winding temperature value is exceeded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Zeljko Jajtic, Peter Sachsenhauser, Jürgen Böhling, Tobias Taubald, Christian Volmert