Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – Combined with diverse art device
Patent
1993-04-05
1994-05-17
Gutierrez, Diego F. F.
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
Combined with diverse art device
374207, 374208, 137845, G01K 562, G01K 114
Patent
active
053121880
ABSTRACT:
A temperature sensing apparatus (10) adapted for sensing the temperature of a food item in an oven includes a body (12) which encloses a chamber (34). The chamber houses an indicator (20) which is viewed through a glass pane (28). Slight amounts of water vapor that infiltrate into the chamber during washing are safely vented by a pressure relief valve (36) having a unitary body of resilient material. The check valve includes a membrane portion (40) with a diametrically extending slit (46) therethrough. The slit remains closed under most conditions. When pressure builds in the chamber during heating due to rapid expansion of infiltrated water vapor, the membrane portion deforms sufficiently to open the slit before the pressure reaches a level that may fracture the glass pane or cause other damage. When the pressure falls, the membrane portion returns to its initial position closing the slit.
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Figgie International Inc.
Gutierrez Diego F. F.
Jocke Ralph E.
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