Systems and methods for logging data in harsh environments
US11598674B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K7/015
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of the present invention allow to determine ambient gas temperature in harsh environments such as in a steam autoclave chamber during a sterilization process. In certain embodiments of the invention, temperature data is gathered using a sensor that is placed in an enclosed electronics-based temperature logging device. A capsule seals the temperature logging device except for a through hole that, during regular operation, allows gas to directly contact a surface of the temperature logging device in order to reduce a time lag between the data logging device and an ambient gas. As a result, the data logging device accurately can track temperature variations when placed, for example, inside a chamber.
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