US3287977A
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Threadline temperature monitor
Assignee: Monsanto Co
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Filing: 1964-05-27
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-05-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John L Marshall
- 👤 George B Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:03
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01K; G01K13/00; G01K13/04; G01K13/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF A RUNNING THREADLINE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) MEANS FORMING A SHIELD HAVING CONVERGENT SURFACES DEFINING A GENERALLY V-SHAPED THREADLINE GUIDE; (B) A PAIR OF LEADS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID SHIELD AND JOINED TO FORM A THERMOCOUPLE JUNCTION WHICH IS EXPOSED AT THE APEX OF SAID V; AND (C) A RESISTANCE WIRE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID SHIELD AND IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH SAID JUNCTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE TEMPERATURE OF A RUNNING THREADLINE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) MEANS FORMING A SHIELD HAVING CONVERGENT SURFACES DEFINING A GENERALLY V-SHAPED THREADLINE GUIDE; (B) A PAIR OF LEADS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID SHIELD AND JOINED TO FORM A THERMOCOUPLE JUNCTION WHICH IS EXPOSED AT THE APEX OF SAID V; AND (C) A RESISTANCE WIRE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID SHIELD AND IN THERMAL CONTACT WITH SAID JUNCTION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |