Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – Combined with diverse art device
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-15
2005-03-15
Verbitsky, Gail (Department: 2859)
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
Combined with diverse art device
C374S153000, C374S121000, C374S124000, C374S005000, C414S001000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06866417
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for measuring the temperature of workpieces transported on a conveyor is disclosed. In one broad aspect of the invention, the apparatus includes a translatable assembly which has a pick-up tool for picking up workpieces and a temperature-sensing device which is in proximity to the pick-up tool for measuring the temperature of the workpiece. Other embodiments are disclosed, including eliminating the pick-up tool, provided the temperature sensing device travels with the workpiece. Scanners can be utilized to designate the largest of the workpieces to be measured or for detecting overlapping workpieces. Feedback temperature control is achieved by varying a parameter, such as conveyor speed or a heat engine temperature. Also, a modeling module can be incorporated to assist with temperature control of the workpieces.
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Arnold John E.
Gunawardena Ramesh
Rudy Norman A.
Wijts Corneel Constant
Christensen O'Connor Johnson & Kindness PLLC
FMC Technologies Inc.
Verbitsky Gail
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