Gas-flow cryostat for dynamic temperature regulation using a fluid level sensor

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PATENT NO 9618257
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13244680

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A gas-flow cryostat adapted for dynamic temperature regulation using a fluid level sensor; the cryostat further including one or more heaters coupled to various components of the cryostat. As fluid evaporates from a liquid cryogen evaporation reservoir within the cryostat, the fluid level sensor and a feedback control unit are adapted to monitor and dynamically control the level of evaporating cryogen by regulating the heaters. Accordingly, the cryostat is adapted to dynamically control temperature about a specimen region within the cryostat. The cryostat can be used in various applications, including analytical laboratory equipment for measuring various physical properties of samples. Temperature sensors are further incorporated for added control and optimization of the cryostat.

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QUANTUM DESIGN INTERNATIONAL INC10307 PACIFIC CENTER CT SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Black, Randall San Diego, US 4 57
Martien, Dinesh San Diego, US 4 57
Neils, William San Diego, US 4 57

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