Measuring and testing – Moisture content or absorption characteristic of material
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-24
2010-02-09
Fitzgerald, John (Department: 2856)
Measuring and testing
Moisture content or absorption characteristic of material
C073S029050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07658096
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus (10) for sensing a condition, such as humidity, through an opening (20) in a surface (12) such as a duct or wall. A housing (14) includes an outer section (16) mounted on the surface and a probe section (18) extending into the duct or wall. A circuit board assembly (32) is mounted within the housing and includes a user interface section (34) within the housing outer section and a sensor section (36) rigidly connected to the user interface section and extending into the housing probe section. The sensor section may be integrated into the circuit board assembly by a rigid connector (42) allowing easy removal and field replacement of the sensor section. A sealing device (56) isolates the housing outer section from the air within the duct or wall. A flexible grounding connection (66) provides electrical grounding of the circuit board assembly and a degree of mechanical support.
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Anes Tiago Braz
Halloran Craig Robert
Lin Been-Chyuan
Pinto Gino Amaro
Beusse Wolter Sanks Mora & Maire, P.A.
Fitzgerald John
Maire David G.
Setra Systems, Inc.
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