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Strip chart temperature recorder with movable bi-metallic element assembly

US7317466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 3, 2004
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01K1/022
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

One embodiment of the invention is directed to a method of creating and maintaining a calibrated bi-metallic element assembly configuration in a strip chart recorder including a housing having top and bottom portions. The method includes acts of positioning a bi-metallic element assembly on the bottom portion of the housing while the housing is in an open configuration, closing the housing, and attaching the bi-metallic element assembly to the top portion of the housing when the housing is closed. Another embodiment of the invention is directed to a strip chart recorder, including a housing comprising top and bottom portions, the top portion of the housing having a first mating feature, a bi-metallic element assembly having a second mating feature, and a strip chart positioned on the bottom portion of the housing. The first and second mating features are adapted to engage each other upon closing of the housing.

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