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Device to measure temperature of an annular elastomeric seal

US4433198A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1982
Grant dateFeb 21, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S277/924
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for measuring in situ the temperature of an annular elastomeric seal is provided which comprises, in a preferred embodiment thereof, an annular elastomeric seal formed of two annular halves, a thermocouple embedded in said seal near the interface of said annular halves, a sleeve having one end molded to one of said halves for supporting and protecting the thermocouple leads and for conducting said leads external of the housing or fixture incorporating said seal.

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