Thermal measuring and testing inventions 03/07

20070071063 - Apparatus for simulation of heat generation of electronic components: Disclosed is an apparatus (10) for simulation of heat generation of a heat-generating electronic component. The apparatus includes a heat-transfer simulation device (110), a base (120) and at least one supporting post (150). The base is made of a heat-insulation material, and defines therein a recess (122). The heat-transfer simulation... Agent: PCe Industry, Inc. Att. Cheng-ju Chiang Jeffrey T. Knapp

20070071064 - Method of determining the temperature in a system: The present invention is related to a method of determining the temperature in a system, said system comprising a molecular heater fraction and a molecular thermometer fraction, and to an integrated system for temperature determination and temporally and spatially resolved thermal profile detection, and to uses of such system.... Agent: Oblon, Spivak, Mcclelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C.

20070071066 - Infrared clinical thermometer device: The present invention discloses an infrared clinical thermometer device, wherein the ear thermometer casing has at least three light indicators; according to the measured temperature value, the microprocessor inside the casing generates a control signal and outputs the control signal to one of the light indicators; the control signal enables... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070071065 - Temperature sensor: Temperature sensor with a temperature-dependent actuating device (12) comprising a capillary tube (14) which is filled with a gaseous or liquid medium which—in case of temperature changes along a measuring distance formed by the capillary tube (14)—effects a pressure or volume change and which comprises a path transmission element (16)... Agent: Kriegsman & Kriegsman

20070064765 - Saw temperature sensor and system: A temperature measurement system is characterized by at least one passive surface acoustic wave (SAW) temperature sensor. The sensor includes at least one piezoelectric substrate having an interdigital SAW transducer disposed upon the piezoelectric substrate for conversion of an RF signal into an acoustic wave and vice versa. At least... Agent: Schiff Hardin, LLP Patent Department

20070064766 - Total air temperature probe having improved deicing heater error performance: A total air temperature probe for measuring total air temperature includes a head having an airflow inlet, a main airflow exit, and a flow separation bend positioned between the airflow inlet and the main airflow exit. A plurality of bleed holes are in the flow separation bend. A bleed port... Agent: Westman Champlin & Kelly, P.A.

20070064767 - Apparatus for determining a temperature of a substrate and methods therefor: An apparatus for measuring a temperature of a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a phosphor material in thermal contact to the substrate, the phosphor material producing a fluorescent response in a first wavelength range when exposed to a electromagnetic radiation in a second wavelength range, the fluorescent response decaying... Agent: Ipsg, P.C.

20070064768 - Apparatus and method for determining a temperature of a temperature sensing element: An apparatus and method measure a temperature of a temperature sensing element having a temperature dependent resistance based on a ratio of discharge times of a capacitor through a reference resistance and through the combination of the reference resistance in parallel with the temperature sensing element is disclosed. A reference... Agent: Kyocera Wireless Corp.

20070064769 - Rotation-proof enclosure for pressure switch housing: A housing for a pressure switch is coupled to a pipeline. The housing has a tubular body with an explosion-proof enclosure attached to the body with a retainer sleeve inserted through an opening in the enclosure and threaded into the body to secure the enclosure to the body in an... Agent: Dennis T. Griggs

20070058690 - Temperature gauge for use with sanitary conduit: A standard industrial temperature gauge is adapted for a sanitary conduit that has been provided with a tubular stub for mounting the temperature gauge. A disk flange mates with an upper flange of the tubular stub. A aperture or passageway in the disk flange permits the rod probe of the... Agent: Bernhard P. Molldrem, Jr.

20070058691 - Electronic thermometer: An electronic thermometer comprises a first case, a second case, a metal tip section, a temperature sensor device and a cap. The first case made of rigid material, being hollow body, has a recession disposed on an outer periphery thereof. The second case has a cover section and a connecting... Agent: Troxell Law Office PLLC

20070058692 - Ear thermometer with a simple-structure and easy-operation probe-cover detaching mechanism: The present invention discloses an ear thermometer with a simple-structure and easy-operation probe-cover detaching mechanism, which comprises a body having a probe and a detaching element installed to the bottom of the probe. The detaching element can be directly operated by a finger. After measurement, the user can use the... Agent: Rosenberg, Klein & Lee

20070053405 - Device for measuring temperature in molten metals: A device is provided for temperature measurement in metal melts, particularly in iron or steel melts, having a thermoelement, which is arranged in a thermoelement tube, and having an exterior protective body, which is essentially formed of graphite and metal oxide. The thermoelement tube is arranged in the protective body... Agent: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld L.l.p.

20070053406 - Temperature-indicating container: A temperature-indicating container having thermal insulation and a temperature indicator in the side wall or the bottom of the container visible from outside the container. A method for making such a container is also provided.... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20070053408 - Beer brewing thermometer: An improved temperature measurement device to aid in the brewing of beer. The invention provides a special dial face with common brewing process temperature ranges and ideal process target temperatures, guiding the brewer through the brewing process. In addition, the invention provides an improved weldless installation means that is rigid... Agent: John R. Blichmann

20070053407 - Thermometer: The present invention relates to the field of thermometers for measuring the temperature of the liquid contents of containers. It is undesirable to open a container (such as a wine bottle) to measure the temperature of its liquid contents. Nevertheless, it is otherwise problematic to follow the temperature change in... Agent: Klauber & Jackson

20070047614 - Measuring system and screening method for thermal conductive efficiencies of thermal conductive devices: The measuring system generates a temperature difference between a heating terminal and a terminal conductive device by setting the temperature of a metal heated block at the heating terminal and the temperature of a heat dissipating water jacket at a heat dissipating terminal, and judges the thermal conductive capability of... Agent: Bucknam And Archer

20070047615 - Method of measuring in situ differential emissivity and temperature: A method for measuring the differential emissivity between two sites on the surface of a body and the temperature of the two sites. The method includes a plurality of measurements of the infrared radiation arising from each of the two sites under a number of different conditions. Some of the... Agent: Siemens Corporation Intellectual Property Department

20070047616 - Failure determination system and method for temperature sensors, as well as engine control unit: A failure determination system for determining failures of temperature sensors, which is capable of easily and accurately determining failures of the sensors in actual operating temperature ranges thereof, even when the ranges are different from each other. Temperatures detected by exhaust gas temperature sensors are stored as initial temperatures when... Agent: Arent Fox PLLC

20070047617 - Tap water temperature measurement and display system: A tap water temperature display system includes a temperature sensor measuring the tap water temperature. An LCD display will display the tap water temperature as measured by the temperature sensor. Light sources for backlighting the LCD display form at least two distinct backlighting colors and the displayed backlighting color is... Agent: Blynn L. Shideler The Blk Law Group

20070047618 - Baby rectal thermometer: A rectal thermometer for measuring the temperature of a patient including a disk or oval-shaped member having a circumferential edge and first and second sides. Along the edge is a temperature display that is viewable during the temperature taking process without having to first remove the thermometer from the anal... Agent: Darby & Darby P.C.

20070047620 - Infrared thermometer with an axially actuated temperature sensor: An infrared thermometer has an elongate housing extending along an axis with an actuator at one housing end, the actuator being actuated by engagement along the axis. The housing further includes an opening at one end and a temperature sensor operatively associated with the opening. The temperature sensor can be... Agent: Swanson & Bratschun L.L.C.

20070047619 - Vehicle floor temperature sensing fixture: A fixture for sensing temperature. The fixture comprises a base, a generally horizontal member having a first distal end and a second distal end, the first end being connected to the base, a generally vertical member having a first distal end and a second distal end, the first end being... Agent: Eley Law Firm Co.