Patent ID: 6617971
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: G01K

Abstract:
A temperature sensing device, comprising:a thermometer, comprising a temperature sensor and a rotatable elongate element for indicating a sensed temperature, wherein said rotatable elongate element for indicating the sensed temperature is rotatable by the temperature sensor responsive to a change in temperature, wherein at least a portion of said rotatable elongate element is electrically conductive; a circuit connecting an electrical power source, a switch element and an electronic warning device, wherein the switch element is positioned in relation to the rotatable elongate element such that when a selected temperature is sensed by the temperature sensor, said rotatable elongate element for indicating the sensed temperature physically contacts said switch element allowing an electrical current from the power source to pass through said rotatable elongate element; wherein said switch element is configured for rotation to adjust the selected temperature at which said rotatable elongate element will contact said switch element, and wherein the electronic warning device is configured to emit a signal when connected to the power source.