Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – Combined with diverse art device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-06-22
2008-12-16
Verbitsky, Gail (Department: 2855)
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
Combined with diverse art device
C374S208000, C374S004000, C320S150000, C429S121000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07465088
ABSTRACT:
A thermal sensing system includes a one-piece clip formed of a thermally conductive material. The clip includes a flat, substantially enclosed portion with tabs extending upward from it for connecting the clip to a printed circuit board. The clip also includes a contact portion that is configured to contact a thermally emitting object along a substantial portion of its surface. The thermal sensing system also includes a thermistor. The thermistor may be mounted to the printed circuit board or directly mounted to the clip. Heat is transferred from the thermal object to the thermistor via the clip. This system may be used in various arrangements in which temperature of an object is monitored or maintained within a given range. For example, the system may be used with a rechargeable mouse to monitor the temperature of the replaceable battery during charging and discontinue charging should the temperature reach a predetermined limit.
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Garcia Gino S.
Hillyerd Anthony E.
Marshall James C.
Schwager Michael
Microsoft Corporation
Shook, Hardy & Bacon L. L. P.
Verbitsky Gail
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