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Product simulating probe and method

US7150156B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2004
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K2007/422
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A probe and method for simulating refrigerated product temperature includes a housing containing a thermal mass having thermo-physical properties similar to refrigerated food product, a temperature sensing element operable to measure the temperature of the thermal mass, and a transceiver in communication with the sensing element and operable to wirelessly transmit data from a refrigeration display case to a remote receiver.

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