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Abstract

A thermocouple assembly that is used to monitor the temperature of materials held within a container that has a flanged access port. The assembly includes a thermocouple probe having a base and a shaft that extends from the base. The thermocouple probe can be connected to a remote microprocessor or can contains its own integral microprocessor. A well structure is provided for selectively connecting the thermocouple probe to the container. The well structure contains a platform that is adapted to connect to the flanged access port of the container. A tube extends from one side of the platform and a connector mechanism that extends from the opposite side of the platform. The thermocouple probe can be removable placed into the well structure so that said shaft of said thermocouple probe passes into the tube of the well structure. Once fully advanced into the well structure, the connector mechanism on the well structure engages the base of the thermocouple probe, thereby retaining the thermocouple probe within the well structure. The well structure thereby serves as an interface that enables the thermocouple probe to attach to the container, while protecting the contents of the container from contamination.

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