Abrégé

A non-invasive measuring device calculates a temperature of a medium in a container or conduit. The device includes at least one first sensor disposed on an exterior surface of the container or conduit and measures a temperature (To) of the exterior surface. The measuring device also includes at least one second sensor disposed on the exterior surface and measures a heat flux (q″) moving through a wall of the container or conduit. The measuring device further includes a processor operatively coupled to the first sensor and the second sensor. The processor is configured to receive the temperature (To) measurements and the heat flux (q″) measurements from the first sensor and the second sensor and to calculate a temperature of the medium in the container or conduit based on input variables about the container or conduit including radius, thickness and thermal conductivity of the material of the container or conduit.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01K 17/00 - Mesure d'une quantité de chaleur
• G01K 7/16 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs
• G01K 1/143 - Supports; Dispositifs de fixation; Dispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers pour la mesure de la température de surfaces
• G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p.ex. étuis
• G01K 1/024 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres pour l’indication à distance

Abrégé

A connector to easily and correctly join an electrical component to a printed circuit board is provided. The connector comprises a generally C-shaped electrically conductive element that provides for connection alternatively to the positive and negative terminals of a device depending on the orientation of the connector. As a result of the shapes of the ends of the connector, a device can only be plugged in one way. The connector can be made from a single sheet of electrically conductive material bent generally into a “C” shape, with specific tabs and cuts made therein. The connector includes a tab that allows for quick and automated connection to a printed circuit board, and an element to prevent connectors from interlocking while in a loose and unconnected state as, during manufacturing, plating, or storage, allowing them to be added to a board using automated procedures for quick, accurate and low cost construction.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/642 - Moyens pour empêcher, bloquer ou éviter le couplage incorrect par la position ou la forme des pièces de contact
• H01R 13/03 - Contacts caractérisés par le matériau, p.ex. matériaux de plaquage ou de revêtement
• H01R 12/57 - Connexions fixes pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires caractérisées par les bornes bornes pour le montage en surface
• H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
• H01R 13/10 - Alvéoles destinés à coopérer avec des broches ou lames

Abrégé

A terminal block includes a first end, a second end, a top surface and a bottom surface. A first connection socket is disposed on the top surface in proximity to the first end of the terminal block. A second connection socket is disposed on the top surface in proximity to the second end of the terminal block. A thermocouple connector is disposed on the top surface and is coupled to the first connection socket and the second connection socket. In one embodiment, the thermocouple connector is a miniature type SMP thermocouple connector. In one embodiment, a system of interconnected components employs the terminal blocks at a plurality of control points. A meter is selectively coupled to the terminal blocks for measuring, sensing and collecting at least one of data and information at the plurality of control points.

Classes IPC  ?

• H01R 13/02 - Contacts

Abrégé

A wireless transceiver includes a microprocessor for processing signals and communication circuitry coupled to the microprocessor. The communication circuitry includes input/output circuitry for receiving signals from a plurality of wireless devices over a wireless communication path, for providing the signals to the microprocessor, and for transmitting processed signals from the microprocessor to the plurality of wireless devices. The input/output circuitry of the transceiver includes a non-wireless connection coupling the wireless transceiver to a test and measurement device. The test and measurement device receives the processed signals from the microprocessor, processes the received signal and data and/or information encoded therein, and performs a predetermined response thereto.

Classes IPC  ?

• G08B 29/00 - Vérification ou contrôle des systèmes de signalisation ou d'alarme; Prévention ou correction d'erreurs de fonctionnement, p.ex. empêchant le déclenchement non autorisé
• G08B 1/08 - Systèmes de signalisation caractérisés seulement par la forme de transmission du signal utilisant une transmission électrique
• H04W 24/00 - Dispositions de supervision, de contrôle ou de test