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Temperature probe assembly and probe cover retainer

US3999434A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 9, 1975
Grant dateDec 28, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 9, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K13/25
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A temperature probe assembly including a housing with the temperature probe extending from one end with said end including means for retaining a probe cover. A probe cover ejector extends from the other end of the housing. Spring means within the housing serving to urge said probe and ejector in outwardly extended positions relative to said housing whereby said probe is urged into intimate contact with a probe cover and said ejector is urged in a retracted position. When the ejector is moved into said housing, it extends from the other end to release the retained cover.

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