Thermal measuring and testing – Temperature measurement – By electrical or magnetic heat sensor
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-25
2011-01-25
Caputo, Lisa M (Department: 2855)
Thermal measuring and testing
Temperature measurement
By electrical or magnetic heat sensor
C374S208000, C136S230000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07874726
ABSTRACT:
A thermocouple having a support tube configured to receive a pair of wires of dissimilar metals. The pair of wires of the thermocouple connected at a junction adjacent to one end of the support tube. The thermocouple further including a cap attached to the opposing end of the support tube, wherein the cap receives the free ends of the pair of wires. The cap allowing the pair of wires to translate freely therethrough to accommodate the difference in thermal expansion and contraction of the pair of wires relative to the thermal expansion and contraction of the support tube.
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Halpin Mike
Jacobs Loren
ASM America Inc.
Caputo Lisa M
Jagan Mirellys
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
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