Patents by Inventor Art Volbrecht

Art Volbrecht has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Low profile surface temperature sensor
    Patent number: 11808642
    Abstract: A temperature sensing unit is provided, which includes a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of an object and a mounting member. The temperature sensor includes a portion bendable to conform to an outer surface of the object. The mounting member has ends attached to opposing ends of the portion of the temperature sensor and securing the temperature sensor on the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kit Stricker, Art Volbrecht, Joe Hoff
  • LOW PROFILE SURFACE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20220146327
    Abstract: A temperature sensing unit is provided, which includes a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of an object and a mounting member. The temperature sensor includes a portion bendable to conform to an outer surface of the object. The mounting member has ends attached to opposing ends of the portion of the temperature sensor and securing the temperature sensor on the object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: WATLOW ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING COMPANY
    Inventors: Kit STRICKER, Art VOLBRECHT, Joe HOFF
  • Low profile surface temperature sensor
    Patent number: 11287330
    Abstract: A temperature sensing unit is provided, which includes a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of an object and a mounting member. The mounting member is elastic and is attached to the temperature sensor for securing the temperature sensor around the object, and the temperature sensor in one form defines a first thermocouple ribbon and a second thermocouple ribbon with a very low profile and high temperature capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kit Stricker, Art Volbrecht, Joe Hoff
  • LOW PROFILE SURFACE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
    Publication number: 20200056945
    Abstract: A temperature sensing unit is provided, which includes a temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of an object and a mounting member. The mounting member is elastic and is attached to the temperature sensor for securing the temperature sensor around the object, and the temperature sensor in one form defines a first thermocouple ribbon and a second thermocouple ribbon with a very low profile and high temperature capability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Kit STRICKER, Art VOLBRECHT, Joe HOFF
  • Movable contact sensor assembly having sealed construction
    Patent number: 9885615
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a tubular housing having an inner surface defining an axial chamber and a temperature sensor disposed in the axial chamber and moveable along an axial direction of the tubular housing. The sensor assembly further includes a seal carrier movable with the temperature sensor, and a sealing member disposed around the seal carrier. The sealing member is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the tubular housing and hermetically seals an interface between the sealing member and the inner surface of the tubular housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Watlow Electric Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Rick Hatlen, Art Volbrecht, Ryan Affara
  • MOVABLE CONTACT SENSOR ASSEMBLY HAVING SEALED CONSTRUCTION
    Publication number: 20150185084
    Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a tubular housing having an inner surface defining an axial chamber and a temperature sensor disposed in the axial chamber and moveable along an axial direction of the tubular housing. The sensor assembly further includes a seal carrier movable with the temperature sensor, and a sealing member disposed around the seal carrier. The sealing member is in sliding contact with the inner surface of the tubular housing and hermetically seals an interface between the sealing member and the inner surface of the tubular housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2015
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventors: Rick Hatlen, Art Volbrecht, Ryan Affara