System and method for controlling temperature indicators

Details System and method for controlling temperature indicators System and method for controlling temperature indicators

2006-10-11

2011-12-06

Verbitsky, Gail (Department: 2855)

Thermal measuring and testing

Housing, support, or adjunct

C374S100000, C374S140000, C374S162000, C116S216000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070358

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for controlling a temperature indicator stick includes a housing having an interior configured to receive the temperature indicator stick configured to indicate a predetermined temperature through a physical change or a chemical when exposed to the predetermined temperature. A gear is supported by the housing that extends from beyond an exterior of the housing into the interior of the housing to engage the temperature indicator stick. Accordingly, rotation of the gear from the exterior causes a retraction or advancement of the temperature indicator stick to and from the interior of the housing.

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