Abstract: A thermometer having a symmetrical probe with a sensor for sensing temperatures and a processor, a method for calculating temperature of an object by a second-order differential equation comprises the steps of obtaining temperatures from object, performing a first temperature calculation to obtain an initial prediction of temperature of object, adding a compensation coefficient, generating a compensated temperature based on a combination of initial prediction of temperature of object and compensated coefficient, and calculating a stabilized prediction of temperature of object based on compensated temperature before sensor has reached temperature of object. This thermometer can effectively decreasing error during heat transfer process.

Abstract: A freestanding cylindrical indicator of the present invention comprises a cylindrical indicating body and a supporter for holding the indicating body in an upright position. The indicating body has a fitting portion and the supporter has an inserting portion for joining with the fitting portion. Joining the inserting portion of the supporter with the fitting portion of the indicating body enables to fit the indicating body into the supporter. The freestanding cylindrical indicator is set up for, for example, being placed on a road to separate the passage of vehicles or pedestrians or being used as a medium to indicate various types of announcements, advertisements and messages.

Abstract: Device for contactless temperature measurement of an object with an optical system which images into the finite and a detector, wherein an image of the detector is imaged by the optical system along an optical axis onto a measurement spot on the object in such a way that the image of the detector reduces from the optical system to a sharp point measurement spot and then enlarges, and also with a sighting arrangement which identifies the outer limit of the measurement spot by means of visible sighting rays. Each sighting ray is aligned obliquely with respect to the optical axis in such a way that each sighting ray can be used both before and also after the sharp point measurement spot to identify the measurement spot.

Abstract: An abnormality detector apparatus for an engine water-cooling apparatus has an electronic control unit (ECU) for precisely and quickly determining and detecting an operation abnormality of a thermostat or a water temperature sensor. After the engine is started, the ECU calculates, over time, an engine heat generation quantity, an estimated cooling water temperature or the like on the basis of various engine operating condition parameters, such as cooling water temperature, intake temperature, engine revolution speed, amount of intake air, and the like. After the elapse of a predetermined time, the ECU compares the estimated cooling water temperature and the cooling water temperature actually detected by the water temperature sensor. If the relationship therebetween meets a predetermined condition, the ECU determines whether there is an abnormality in the operating condition of the thermostat and/or the cooling water temperature sensor.

Abstract: A tape measure device with a measuring tape blade having a swiveling end assembly having a tape measure housing defining a chamber receiving a retractable tape blade of a tape measure. A tape blade attachment assembly is mounted to the tape blade and includes a support plate defining a cylindrical chamber, a slot leading to the cylindrical chamber, the slot also being provided with a recess adapted to receive an angular projection of a locking arm of the locking mechanism, a flexible arm mounted adjacent the slot and a recess on the other side of the flexible arm. The locking arm which is mounted in the slot has an angular projection on one side and a rounded projection on the opposite side from said angular projection which engages the flexible arm.

Abstract: The radiation clinical thermometer of the present invention is provided with a light guide tube 15 to guide the infrared radiation from the temperature-measured object, a first infrared sensor 10 for detecting the infrared radiation from the light guide tube 15, a temperature sensitive sensor 12 which generates a reference temperature signal, a reference cavity 17 which has approximately the same temperature condition as the light guide tube 15 and is sealed so as to shut out infrared radiation from outside, a second infrared sensor 11 for detecting the infrared radiation from the reference cavity 17, a temperature computing means 13 for calculating temperature in accordance with the signals from the first infrared sensor 10 and the second infrared sensor 11, a temperature sensitive sensor 12, and a display unit 14 for displaying temperature in accordance with the signal from the temperature computing means 13; and at least either the light guide tube 15 or the reference cavity 17 is tapered off toward the em

Abstract: A circuit for correcting a non-linear output of an electronic temperature sensor due to a non-linear drift over an operating range of temperature. The circuit includes a first circuit portion for adjusting a bias voltage of the sensor to a select initial voltage. The circuit also includes second circuit portion interfacing with the first circuit portion. The second circuit portion comprises at least one electronic element with a non-linear drift over the operating range of temperature, but in a direction opposite that of the drift of the temperature sensor. Thus, the drift of the electronic element alters the bias voltage over the operating range in a manner that compensates (at least partially) for the non-linear drift of the temperature sensor.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a thermistor created using a monocrystalline form of a nickel-manganese-oxide cubic spinel and methods of using same as a sensor in an electrical circuit.

Abstract: A differential scanning microcalorimeter produced on a silicon chip enables microscopic scanning calorimetry measurements of small samples and thin films. The chip may be fabricated using standard CMOS processes. The microcalorimeter includes a reference zone and a sample zone. The reference and sample zones may be at opposite ends of a suspended platform or may reside on separate platforms. An integrated polysilicon heater provides heat to each zone. A thermopile consisting of a succession of thermocouple junctions generates a voltage representing the temperature difference between the reference and sample zones. Temperature differences between the zones provide information about the chemical reactions and phase transitions that occur in a sample placed in the sample zone.

Abstract: A method of in-line temperature monitoring. At least two control wafers and a monitor wafer are provided. A sacrificial layer is formed on each control wafer and the monitor wafer. Ions are implanted under a predetermined condition in the sacrificial layers. Thermal processes are performed on the control wafers at a higher and the lower limit of a target temperature to enable ions to move partially from the sacrificial layer to the control wafers. The sacrificial layers on the control wafers are subsequently removed. The sheet resistance of the control wafers is measured to obtain a first and the second resistance value, which respectively correspond to the first and second temperatures. A wafer and a monitor wafer are provided. A thermal process is performed on the monitor wafer and the wafer at the target temperature. The sacrificial layer of the monitor wafer is removed, and the sheet resistance of the monitor wafer is subsequently measured.