Patent ID: 7210314
Filing Date: 2007-05-01
Classification: C03B,G01K

Abstract:
1. A method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a positioning apparatus having a support means for supporting a thermocouple probe, and at least one adjustment means for adjusting a translation of the thermocouple probe, the adjustment means coupled to the support means, wherein the adjustment means comprises a coarse translation adjustment means, a first micrometer assembly and a second micrometer assembly, and wherein the first micrometer assembly adjusts a horizontal translation of the thermocouple probe and the second micrometer assembly adjusts a vertical translation of the thermocouple probe; (b) attaching the thermocouple probe to the support means of the positioning apparatus, and (c) adjusting the translation of the thermocouple probe with respect to a fiberizer by manipulating the adjustment means.