Experience Precision with Cutting-Edge Temperature and Pressure Sensors

Introduction

In today’s fast-paced world, where precision and reliability are non-negotiable, our patented “Temperature and Pressure Sensors and Methods” (Patent #10845211) delivers a breakthrough solution. This technology offers unparalleled accuracy, responsiveness, and durability, making it a must-have for industries where performance matters most.

The Innovation

Imagine sensors that not only withstand the harshest environments but also provide real-time, precise data that can make or break critical decisions. Our sensors are designed with advanced materials and innovative methods to ensure they perform flawlessly under pressure—literally.

Why This Technology Stands Out

Unrivaled Accuracy: With our sensors, you get precise temperature and pressure readings every time. This level of accuracy is essential in industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial automation, where even the smallest deviation can have significant consequences.
Robust and Reliable: Built to endure extreme conditions, these sensors maintain their integrity and functionality, ensuring continuous operation and reducing downtime.
Versatile Applications: From monitoring engine performance in vehicles to ensuring safety in industrial processes, these sensors can be adapted to a wide range of critical applications.

The Opportunity

License this technology and equip your products with the next generation of temperature and pressure sensors—ensuring your customers receive the precision, reliability, and innovation they expect. Don’t just keep up with industry standards—set them.

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Abstract
Claims

Temperature sensors, pressure sensors, methods of making the same, and methods of detecting pressures and temperatures using the same are provided. In an embodiment, the temperature sensor includes a ceramic coil inductor having a first end plate and a second end plate, wherein the ceramic coil inductor is formed of a ceramic composite that comprises carbon nanotubes or, carbon nanofibers, or a combination of carbon nanotubes and carbon nanofibers thereof dispersed in a ceramic matrix; and a thin film polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) nanocomposite disposed between the first and the second end plates, wherein the thin film PDC nanocomposite has a dielectric constant that increases monotonically with temperature.

We claim:

1. A temperature sensor comprising:

a ceramic coil inductor having a first end plate and a second end plate, wherein the ceramic coil inductor is formed of a ceramic composite that comprises carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, or a combination thereof dispersed in a ceramic matrix; and

a thin film polymer-derived ceramic (PDC) nanocomposite disposed between the first and the second end plates, wherein the thin film PDC nanocomposite has a dielectric constant that increases monotonically with temperature.

2. The temperature sensor of claim 1, wherein the ceramic coil inductor is configured to communicate with an external radio frequency antenna.

3. The temperature sensor of claim 1, further comprising a patch antenna configured to communicate with an external radio frequency antenna, wherein the patch antenna is attached to the first end plate of the ceramic coil inductor.

4. The temperature sensor of claim 1, wherein the volume fraction of carbon nanotubes in the ceramic composite is about 15% to about 70%.

5. The temperature sensor of claim 1, wherein the ceramic matrix comprises a PDC material.

6. The temperature sensor of claim 1, wherein the ceramic composite comprises single-walled carbon nanotubes, multi-walled carbon nanotubes, or a combination thereof.

7. A method of detecting a change in temperature, the method comprising:

placing one or more temperature sensors of claim 1 in an environment; and

measuring a frequency shift of an electromagnetic signal induced in the ceramic coil to detect a change in temperature of the environment.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the one or more temperature sensors are configured to detect the change in temperature in the environment with a temperature in the range from about 25° C. to about 1000° C.

Title

Temperature and pressure sensors and methods

Inventor(s)

Chengying Xu, Amanda Schrand, Reamonn Soto

Assignee(s)

Florida State University Research Foundation Inc, US Air Force

Patent #

10845211

Patent Date

November 24, 2020