Sam M Mele

US Patent:

48265403, May 2, 1989

Filed:

Jan 12, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/002111

Inventors:

Sam Mele - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

H01L 3502

US Classification:

136221

Abstract:

An adjustable mounting system for a thermocouple temperature detection device includes a thermocouple cable and a bushing type fitting having an externally threaded end for engagement with threads within the thermocouple well or orifice and an internal threading arrangement within the fitting designed for engagement with the flexible spiral surface of the thermocouple cable which may be either the surface of an armored cable or a spring spiraled about the surface of the thermocouple cable. The internal and external threading on the thermocouple fitting are in the same direction. In a variation of the assembly a bayonet-type cap is provided for engagement with a conventional bushing with a bayonet top and the bayonet-type cap has internal threads adapted for engagement with the external threads of the bushing type fitting of the invention.

US Patent:

49631942, Oct 16, 1990

Filed:

May 1, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/345412

Inventors:

Sam Mele - Bethlehem PA

International Classification:

H01L 3502

US Classification:

136221

Abstract:

An adjustable thermocouple fitting and a mounting system for an adjustable thermocouple temperature detection device includes a thermocouple cable and a bushing-type fitting having an externally threaded end for engagement with threads within the thermocouple well or orifice and an internal threading arrangement within the fitting designed for engagement with the flexible spiral surface of the thermocouple cable which may be either the surface of an armored cable or a spring spiraled about the surface of the thermocouple cable. The internal and external threading on the thermocouple fitting are in the same direction. In a variation of the assembly a bayonet-type cap is provided for engagement with a conventional bushing with a bayonet top and the bayonet-type cap has internal threads adapted for engagement with the external threads of the bushing-type fitting of the invention.