Abstract: A sensor for detecting a temperature distribution imparted on a substrate in an environment is disclosed. The sensor includes a sensor substrate with one or more temperature sensing elements formed on the sensor substrate. In embodiments, a temperature sensing element includes at least one cavity with a thermally expandable material disposed within the cavity and a channel extending from the cavity with a slug disposed within the channel. In embodiments, the cavity has a fixed volume and is enclosed by a cover layer disposed or formed over the cavity. The thermally expandable material is configured to extend from the cavity into the channel to actuate the slug from a first position within the channel to at least a second position within the channel, where the position of the slug is indicative of a temperature of a respective portion of the sensor substrate.

Abstract: A dumbbell with revolving counterweight to keep upright a logo and weight-number includes a first side weight, a second side weight, a handle bar, a first spindle weighted assembly, and a second spindle weighted assembly. The first side weight and the second side weight are terminally connected to the handle bar as each side weight comprises a body, an outer surface, and a circular cavity. The circular cavity concentrically traverses into the body from the outer surface so that a rotatable body and a cover plate of the first and second spindle weighted assembly can be concentrically and rotatably mounted to the circular cavity by a shoulder bolt of the first and second spindle weighted assembly. A counter weight of the rotatable body maintains the upright orientation for the cover plate to outwardly display a logo section and a weight-number section that respectively displays the logo and the weight-number.

Abstract: The gas-actuated thermometer is formed as a unitary, monolithic glass structure with a gas bulb at one end and an indicator tube extending therefrom. The bulb and tube are permanently and hermetically sealed to contain the actuating gas therein. A closed cell foam indicator resides in the indicator tube. The indicator travels along the tube in accordance with the expansion and contraction of the gas within the bulb and adjacent portion of the tube. A second gas or mechanical spring is provided in the opposite end of the tube to balance the pressure of the indicator gas. The indicator tube, and preferably also the bulb, are flattened to an elliptical or similar cross-sectional shape. This facilitates the fit of the device for use as an oral medical thermometer, and the wider cross section enables both Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales to be marked along the indicator tube.

Abstract: A measuring device is provided having a protective cover and a sensor arranged in the protective cover. The protective cover has a carrier tube made of metal and closed on one end. A first coating made of an aluminum non-wettable material is arranged on an outer surface of the carrier tube, and a further coating made of aluminum-wettable material is applied on the first coating.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a temperature sensor mounting unit for mounting a temperature sensor inside a mounting-target member through a mounting hole provided in a mounting wall, the temperature sensor mounting unit including: a base plate; elastic gripping pieces that extend from the base plate to grip the temperature sensor therebetween; elastic locking pieces formed on the base plate to be brought into engagement with the mounting hole; and a passage hole formed on the base plate to lead out a lead wire therethrough, wherein, in a mounted state, at least when an external force to expand the elastic gripping pieces is exerted, the elastic gripping pieces are brought into abutment with an inner circumference of the mounting hole so as to be prevented from expanding.

Abstract: A refractory wall is provided. The refractory wall includes a plurality of wall bricks coupled together to define an inner surface of the refractory wall, and a sensor port coupled to the plurality of wall bricks. The sensor port includes an outer wall defining a radial cross-sectional shape of the sensor port and defining a top ridge of the sensor port, an inner wall defining an opening extending through the sensor port, and an end wall extending between the outer wall and the inner wall. The end wall is positioned radially inward a distance from the inner surface. A method for fabricating the refractory wall is also provided.

Abstract: The invention describes and claims an apparatus and method of maintaining cleanliness of the thermometer storage case. The apparatus is an improved elongated end-loading storage case for thermometers. The improvement comprises two or more elongated sections of the case. Each section comprises a connection edge, an insertion tip, and a distal tip. The elongated sections of the case are detachably connected to each other to form a thermometer storage case that opens up to reveal the inner surface of the case for easy inspection and cleaning. The case comprises a fastener for fixating the case in the assembled case body position. The method of cleaning the thermometer storage case comprises the steps of unfastening and opening the case, inspecting and sanitizing the inside surface of the case, and then reconnecting and fixating the elongated sections to form the thermometer storage case.

Abstract: An accessory for measuring temperature in solidified products such as frozen meats and frozen food in general, adapted to pierce the frozen product. The accessory comprises a cavity enclosing a thermometry element suitable for such purpose and is defined by a body made of a thermo-conducting material. The accessory comprises a tubular portion that can be inserted into the product which temperature needs to be measured, and an operator handle for the accessory. A cavity enclosing a temperature sensing element extends along the tubular portion to the proximity of its distal end, which has a pointed end. The distal section of the tubular portion comprises at least one helical cutting edge for cutting the frozen product, which allows the insertion of the accessory when being turned. The operator handle is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tubular portion, and comprises a hole that connects with the cavity that contains the temperature sensing element.

Abstract: A temperature-indicating target length (15) of an expanding fluid thermometer (11) imbedded inside an object (91) moving in the flow (81) is achieved at a target point (21) along a flow and is measured by a measuring means at a location outside of the flow; where the measuring means can be radiating energy (31) projecting an image (32) of the target length outside the flow, and the measuring means can be causing the fluid length to be locked at the target length, removing the object from the flow, and measuring the target length outside the flow.

Abstract: A sensor provides a persistent indication that it has been exposed to temperatures below a certain critical temperature for a predetermined time period. An element of the sensor made from shape memory alloy changes shape when exposed, even temporarily, to temperatures below the Austenitic start temperature As and well into Martensite finish temperature Mf off the shape memory alloy. The shape change of the SMA element causes the sensor to change between two readily distinguishable states. The sensor includes a one-way stop element that creates a persistent indication of the temperature history, allowing the sensor to be manufactured and stored at temperatures above the Austenitic temperature without causing the indication of an over-temperature event.

Abstract: A prediction type electronic thermometer having an actively controlled heater element thermally isolating the probe tip from the probe shaft. Rapid and accurate temperature measurements are made using predictive algorithms. Control circuitry reads input from the temperature sensing element to compute best heater control signals so that the temperature of the probe shaft rapidly follows changes in the temperature of the probe tip. Thermal isolation between probe shaft and tip impedes heat flow from the heater element to the tip providing more accurate measurements. Rapid and accurate management of shaft temperature allows heat from the patient being measured to be most efficiently transmitted to the temperature sensor element resulting in very fast temperature measurements.

Abstract: 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 configured so that it can be converted to allow a moveable relationship between the body and the sensing element. While the mounting is fixed, the sensing element is prevented from indicating temperature deviations, and the apparatus can be stored and handled freely. After the mounting is converted to provide a moveable relationship, however, a temporary temperature excursion can cause the SMA portion to contract, providing a discernible change in the relationship between the sensing element and the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and device for a self orienting floating apparatus which utilizes an external magnetic field to maintain a constant orientation, and specifically relates to a plain form hydrometer, a floating thermometer, and a thermohydrometer that continuously display a graduated scale in an operator pre-determined direction.

Abstract: A temperature probe for use in a product flow line including a valve seat secured in the flow line, a valve stem and an orifice ring. The orifice ring is attached to the valve stem to define a pair of flow paths for product passing through the product flow line. One flow path is through the ring and the other is between the ring and the valve seat. A temperature sensing probe is carried by the valve stem and positioned in the orifice ring for sensing the temperature of the product in the flow line. A spring is connected to act on the valve stem and is responsive to changes in velocity of the product in the flow line to move the orifice ring toward and away from the valve seat to maintain the velocity of the product flowing past the probe constant.

Abstract: The present invention baby bath floating thermometer system includes a thermometer tube containing a temperature responsive fluid, at least a portion of the tube being transparent for viewing of expanding and contracting fluid in response to temperature changes, with temperature level gradation indicia. It also includes a first thermometer tube encasement having an elongated configuration with a predetermined width and length. This first encasement contains the thermometer tube and has sufficient transparent for viewing of the fluid within the thermometer tube at least at the indicia. There is a second encasement having a top, a bottom and having air containment for flotation. This second encasement has a securing mechanism on its bottom for securely holding the first encasement and thermometer tube so as to be at least partially exposed to its external environment. It has a viewing orifice in its top so as to permit direct viewing of at least the thermometer at its indicia.

Abstract: A temperature probe for use in a product flow line including a valve seat secured in the flow line, a valve stem and an orifice ring. The orifice ring is attached to the valve stem to define a pair of flow paths for product passing through the product flow line. One flow path is through the ring and the other is between the ring and the valve seat. A temperature sensing probe is carried by the valve stem and positioned in the orifice ring for sensing the temperature of the product in the flow line. A spring is connected to act on the valve stem and is responsive to changes in velocity of the product in the flow line to move the orifice ring toward and away from the valve seat to maintain the velocity of the product flowing past the probe constant.

Abstract: The electronic industrial thermometer combines a conventional industrial thermometer with a thermocouple temperature detector thus providing a thermometer where the temperature can be read visually at the mounting site and where the detector electronically transfers an electrical signal to a remote site for continuing temperature observation or for recording the temperature on an electronic display instrument.

Abstract: The electronic industrial thermometer combines a conventional industrial thermometer with an electrical resistance temperature detector thus providing a thermometer where the temperature can be read visually at the mounting site and where the detector electronically transfers an electrical signal to a remote site for continuing temperature observation or for recording the temperature on electronic display instrument.

Abstract: An apparatus for rotatable securement of an instrument such as a thermometer particularly usable for attachment with respect to a refrigerated environment including a bracket adapted to be fixedly secured with respect to a vertically extending wall within the refrigerated environment or adapted to be positioned suspended from conventional rod-like portions of shelving positioned therein. An instrument housing means particularly adaptable for housing of a thermometer is rotatably mounted with respect to the lower portion of the bracket member in such a manner as to allow complete rotation of the housing with respect to the bracket when the bracket is secured with respect to a vertically extending wall without contact with the environmental structure. This configuration is achieved by sizing of the distance of the bracket between the pivot point and the rear wall attachment area thereof to be greater than the distance between the pivot point and the outermost dimension of the instrument housing.

Abstract: A temperature measuring apparatus includes a tubular bulb thermometer disposed in a receptacle having a liquid isothermal bath therein. The bulb of the thermometer is sealed in the receptacle and a transparent cover member surrounds the receptacle and thermometer to protect the receptacle and thermometer. However, if breakage does occur, the cover member prevents any leakage or pieces of the thermometer or receptacle outside of the cover member. A U-shaped bracket having a magnet thereon is used to attach the cover member to a vertical wall as well as to space the cover member from the wall.

Abstract: A window thermometer of the bimetallic type has a circular casing with a dial plate received in the casing for rotation relative thereto. The bimetallic element has one end coupled to the casing and the other end to a dial pointer. Suction cups with stems are secured to the dial plate by fasteners that pass through the casing and plate, the fasteners holding the parts together and yet permitting temperature calibration by permitting the plate to rotate relative to the casing when the fasteners are loosened.

Abstract: A thermometer for orally measuring the temperature of a living being comprises a mouthpiece for insertion into the mouth of a living being. A temperature sensitive element is on the mouthpiece. There is at least one raised protuberance on the surface of the mouthpiece for engagement with the mouth of the living being during use of the thermometer to inhibit the thermometer from sliding out of the mouth. A visual temperature display is associated with the temperature sensitive element for indicating the temperature being measured.

Abstract: An article of manufacture including a mounted glass thermometer has been developed which resists breakage of the glass thermometer tube. The thermometer tube is mounted on backing using flexible elastomeric rings which encircle the thermometer tube and two protrusions integral with and extending from said backing in the same plane as the backing.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a thermometer provides for a bulb being formed on the thermometer capillary, a bulb receptacle being formed on the lower envelope tube end and at least over part of the receptacle its inner contour exactly corresponds to the outer contour of the bulb. The thermometer capillary is then introduced into the envelope tube and the bulb is accurately fitted into the lower part of the receptacle. In the case of a thermoareometer, the receptacle particularly serves as a weight for receiving the necessary weight-providing material, such as copper or the like.

Abstract: Fever thermometer protector consisting of an expansible Plastic Film to which a dimensionally stable backing means has been attached. The invention also comprises processes for manufacturing fever thermometer protectors.

Abstract: The invention refers to a maximum-minimum thermometer (1) with a base plate (2) having arranged thereon temperature scales 3,4, with an extension medium, a mercury filament (10) and magnetically attractable display pins (11,12) contained in a U-shaped capillary tube 5, with permanently magnetized strips (13,14) parallel to the two legs (6,7) of capillary tube (5) for the temporary fixing of the display pins (11,12) showing the max/min.

Abstract: A protective case for a conventional capillary fever thermometer which includes at the bulb end of the capillary fever thermometer a rigid cap which is partially spaced from the bulb. A transparent securing portion enclosing the graduated part of the capillary stem of the thermometer. The rigid cap and the securing portion held together by a recess in the securing portion receiving a protrusion on the cap. Also connecting the cap and securing portion is thermoplastic material of the securing portion in radial apertures in the side wall of the cap.

Abstract: A briddle-bit like device having a temperature determining device with the heat expansible fluid within the bit-like device for obtaining the temperature of a horse. The bit-like device is supported in the horse's mouth by attachment to the halter worn by the horse. The bit-like device is provided with apertures therein for admitting the heat to the heat expansible fluid within the bit-like device. The temperature is determined by a scale such as by any well known thermometer.

Abstract: The underwater thermometer includes a transparent block, preferably formed of an acrylic plastic, having a planar rear surface provided with a longitudinal recess adapted to receive a fluid and tube type temperature indicator, with an enlargement at one end of the recess for receiving the bulb of the indicator. The indicator is adhesively attached to a foam pad, in turn adhesively secured to a flat, transparent layer, corresponding in shape to the planar rear surface of the block and adhered by a transparent adhesive, preferably an acrylic adhesive, to the rear surface of the block. The transparent layer is also provided, on its rear side, with one or more temperature scales and other indicia printed in reverse and visible through the transparent block, at least a portion of the front of which, such as the portion overlying the recess, is parallel to the planar rear surface.

Abstract: The thermometer mouthpiece device is for slidably and releasably engaging a thermometer for oral use. The mouthpiece device is for releasably holding a thermometer at a predetermined location so that the positioning of the device in the mouth of a user results in the proper extension of the thermometer bulb into the mouth cavity. The mouthpiece device is aerodynamic in construction to facilitate breathing by a user, and the device is resilient in composition to engage the teeth or gums of a user and to prevent breakage or fear of breakage of the thermometer. The aerodynamic mouthpiece device is comprised of a unitary, elongated and resilient body member having opposing tapered end portions. A ribbed center portion is circumferentially disposed about the device body intermediate the opposing tapered ends. A thermometer holding and securing means is provided to slidably engage a thermometer.

Abstract: A temperature sensing assembly comprised of clinical thermometer including a reservoir portion disposed in a body member comprised of a shaft portion having a lip positioning element at one end and an outwardly extending flared bulbous portion at the other end for positioning within the oral cavity wherein the clinical thermometer is disposed in a channel formed in the body member whereby by reservoir portions of the clinical thermometer coextends with the bulbous portion of the body member into the oral cavity of the mammal being temperature sensed.

Abstract: A thermometer suitable for a hot tub, spa, pool, and the like, and including a temperature sensor and indicator and a light source so the indicator can be read at night or in dim light. A tubular configuration which hangs upside down in the water when measuring temperature, and which is manually turned upright for reading, with an orientation sensitive power supply for energizing the bulb when in the upright position. A battery operated power supply which is permanently off or open circuited during shipping and storage and which is activated by the user by simply ramming the cap down on the unit to electrically bridge an open circuit in the lamp supply circuit.