In-line thermometer
US7192187B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01K13/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved temperature measuring device for the in-line temperature measurement of fluids which does not require intimate contact of the fluid with the temperature sensing element. In addition, the invention contains no internal cavities or crevices making it very advantageous for food and chemical usage. In the preferred embodiment, a liquid crystal temperature sensing element is affixed to a thermally conductive fluid carrying member. Each end of this fluid carrying member having fittings which enables the thermometer assembly to be quickly removed for cleaning and sanitizing.
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