Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
073866000 | TESTING OF MATERIAL | 77 |
20080196520 | Methods of Determining Dispersant-Containing Contamination of Pigment and Mineral Products - Disclosed herein are methods of determining the presence of contaminating dispersants, such as polymeric dispersants and inorganic dispersants, in a processed mineral, including mineral products such as pigments, by measuring the particle charge of the processed mineral using a particle charge detector. | 08-21-2008 |
20080229850 | CODING MODULE, BIO MEASURINGMETER AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING BIO MEASURINGMETER - A bio-measuring meter is provided. The bio-measuring meter includes a receptacle receiving a sample strip for the bio-measuring meter; and a figured piece identifying device comprising plural switches for receiving a figured piece, wherein at least one of the plural switches is switched by the figured piece to generate a current signal, and a datum of the sample strip is adjusted by a predefined respective parameter for the current signal. | 09-25-2008 |
20080276732 | INDICATOR FOR ORALLY ADMINISTERED COMPOSITIONS - A method for estimating the rate of bioavailability of the active components of orally administered dietary supplements of provided. The method comprises the administration of a substance which provides a sensory feedback to a user following administration. For example, Niacin or derivatives thereof provide sate, transient and perceptible sensory effects which are indicative of the bioavailability of active components of the dietary supplemental composition. | 11-13-2008 |
20080307909 | Electrical condition monitoring method for polymers - An electrical condition monitoring method utilizes measurement of electrical resistivity of a conductive composite degradation sensor to monitor environmentally induced degradation of a polymeric product such as insulated wire and cable. The degradation sensor comprises a polymeric matrix and conductive filler. The polymeric matrix may be a polymer used in the product, or it may be a polymer with degradation properties similar to that of a polymer used in the product. The method comprises a means for communicating the resistivity to a measuring instrument and a means to correlate resistivity of the degradation sensor with environmentally induced degradation of the product. | 12-18-2008 |
20080307910 | Test piece and apparatus for testing - A test piece for mechanical property testing, the test piece is generally elongate having two opposing surfaces. Each surface comprises at least one integral loading land. Preferably there are two lands on one surface and one or two on the other for three- or four-point bending testing. | 12-18-2008 |
20090007706 | Wireless Sensor Probe - A wireless sensor probe for use in environmental monitoring and control includes a separable probe body and sensor mast. The probe body includes a void configured to house the sensor mast including one or more sensor devices for sensing a soil property surrounding the probe body when the probe body is inserted partially into the ground. The probe body includes a probe top part for encapsulating the probe body and the sensor mast. The sensor mast is inserted into the probe body to form the sensor probe. In another embodiment, a wireless sensor probe includes a housing containing one or more sensor devices. The probe further includes a collar situated near a top portion of the housing being used to anchor the housing to the top of the ground and a gasket formed on the outside perimeter of the housing for securing the housing in the ground. | 01-08-2009 |
20090019957 | Method and system for detecting bombs in trash cans - The present invention relates to a method and system for detecting bombs, which are thrown into a trash can. The system comprises: (a) at least one sensing unit for sensing predetermined characteristics of objects thrown into the trash can, and forming an indication signal when a characteristic at a level predefined to be suspected is sensed; and (b) a processing unit for receiving indication signals from said at least one sensing unit, evaluating said signals, and whenever determining emergency, forming an alert signal; characterized in that one of said sensing units is an RF detecting unit for detecting radio transmission from objects thrown into the trash can. | 01-22-2009 |
20090025491 | METHOD FOR USE IN MONITORING A SWAB TECHNIQUE - A device for use in monitoring a swab method, the device includes a first substrate substantially adjacent a second substrate, the first substrate and the second substrate having disposed therebetween a test material. | 01-29-2009 |
20090044643 | Method for Determining the Percentage of Allergens Picked Up From a Surface - A test method is disclosed that can be used to test cleaning products. The test method includes applying a known amount of test material to a surface, cleaning the surface and calculating the amount of allergens picked-up from the surface. The calculated amount of allergens picked-up is then corrected for several measurable variables to provide a more accurate determination of the percentage of allergens picked up with the cleaning product. | 02-19-2009 |
20090056480 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING MINERAL CONTENT - Determination of the mineral content of a sample by suspending a needle at its center of mass horizontally above the sample is provided. In doing this, the needle will rotate or swing back and forth along an arc of defined starting and ending positions in a horizontal plane. Samples of different mineral content will cause the needle to swing back and forth along a similar arc but with different defined starting and ending positions. By recording the starting and ending positions of the arc for known samples a chart is compiled that can be used to make a determination of the mineral content of unknown samples. An apparatus and method of using the same is also provided. | 03-05-2009 |
20090064802 | Method for Measuring Sample, Package for Sensor Chips, and Mechanism for Fixing Sensor Chips - A method for measuring samples includes fitting and mounting, onto a transfer stage, a chip pallet for transporting sensor chips; fitting a positioning hole of a chip package onto a positioning pin; pulling a bottom plate of the chip package off the chip package, so as to simultaneously transfer the housed sensor chips onto the transfer stage; pulling upward the chip pallet so as to simultaneously transfer, onto the chip pallet, the sensor chips on the transfer stage; and mounting the chip pallet having the sensor chips mounted thereon onto a measuring device, and measuring samples. | 03-12-2009 |
20090095096 | Hazardous materials sensing robot - A hazardous materials sensing robot includes a robot platform and a universal mounting tray on the robot platform for removably mounting thereon a plurality of sensors each having an output. An electronic interface unit is configured to receive the outputs of the sensors. An operator control unit remotely operates the robot platform. There is a communication link between the robot platform and the operator control unit for transmitting the sensor outputs to the operator control unit. | 04-16-2009 |
20090100946 | Secure resource tracker - A system for tracking resource parameters includes a resource having an associated memory tag; a parameter sensing element sensing a parameter of the resource; and a memory tag reader/writer. The system is configured to store information gathered from the parameter sensing element on the memory tag. | 04-23-2009 |
20090145248 | DISSOLUTION COMPOSITION FOR EXAMINING DRUG SOLUBILITY - There are described solid compositions or examining drug solubility comprising bile salts and phospholipids, optionally containing buffer components suitable for preparation of intestinal media that simulate the composition of the intestinal fluids in fasted and fed states. | 06-11-2009 |
20090188333 | Activation Energy Measurement Method - A method for computing activation energy of diffusion for a material in a liquid is provided. At least two identical samples of the material are submerged in the liquid at different temperatures. The time required for each sample to reach a goal weight percentage is measured. A reaction acceleration factor is computed for the two samples from the resulting times and temperatures. Activation energy of diffusion is computed from the reaction acceleration factor and the temperatures. Additional samples can be used to give an error estimate. | 07-30-2009 |
20090199663 | MATERIAL TESTING MACHINE - The present invention includes: a pair of columnar members | 08-13-2009 |
20090266184 | Method for Rapid Testing of the Quality of Cereals, Grits and Flours by Measuring the Aggregation of Gluten - The invention concerns a method and a device for rapid testing of the quality of cereals, grits and flours by measuring the aggregation of gluten, whereby the sample to be tested in aqueous solution/suspension containing mineral salts and/or acids and/or liquors in a specific amount in a sample cup is stirred with an electrically driven stirring paddle and the resistance opposed to the paddle by the sample during the stirring process is measured, the torque loads acting on the rotatably mounted electric drive motor being measured from the beginning of the stirring process by means of extensometric gauges, the measurement being completed once the maximum rotating torque is reached and the measuring process being monitored, controlled and analyzed by software. | 10-29-2009 |
20100000346 | Air-curing expanded concrete composed of binder-containing mixtures - The invention relates to an expanded concrete composed of binder-containing mixtures, preferably having binders composed of Portland cement as specified in DIN EN 197 or of mixtures of hydraulic, latent-hydraulic and/or pozzolanic binders, having binders, water with a fraction of 20-60% by mass based on the mass of the binder in the mixture, chemical gas-forming agent, preferably in the form of aluminium powder, at 0.05-0.25% by mass, based on the mass of the binder, for forming mostly air pores in the expanded concrete, wherein the gas-forming agent in the form of a powder forms a mixture of different particle sizes, concrete additives such as in particular microsilica and/or flyash with a fraction of 0.5-25% by mass, based on the mass of the binder, concrete admixtures of mostly liquefying character and at a fraction of 0.5-5% by mass, based on the mass of the binder, wherein the distribution of the air pores of different sizes in the matrix of the expanded concrete, depending on its consistency, makes possible a compressive strength up to 30 N/mm | 01-07-2010 |
20100024577 | RESIN MATERIAL MEASURING METHOD AND RESIN MATERIAL MEASURING APPARATUS - A resin material measuring method which obtains a prescribed amount of a resin material by measuring liquid resin material, the resin material measuring method including: charging the resin material having a fluidity into an internal space of a cylinder using a cylinder-piston mechanism which includes: the cylinder having a discharge aperture at one end and the internal space being constant in cross-sectional area; and a piston which is inserted in the internal space; determining a necessary movement stroke length of the piston corresponding to the resin material of a prescribed volume according to a relationship between the volume of the resin material and the cross-sectional area and the movement stroke length; discharging the resin material from the cylinder through the discharge aperture by moving the piston by the determined movement stroke length; and cutting the discharged resin material from the resin material located inside the cylinder. | 02-04-2010 |
20100050793 | FLEXIBLE CHEMICAL SENSORS - A flexible sensor device can include a flexible substrate, and at least one flexible sensor included on the flexible substrate. The flexible sensor can be deposited on the flexible substrate by inkjet printing a composition that forms the flexible sensor. The flexible sensor device can be configured to function when subjected to elongation, contraction, and/or distortion. | 03-04-2010 |
20100089186 | Device for evaluation of pharmaceutical compositions - A membrane-permeation test for evaluating pharmaceutical compositions is described. The method comprises the following steps: (1) providing a microporous membrane having a plurality of pores, the membrane having a feed side and a permeate side, wherein the feed side of the membrane is in fluid communication with the feed solution, and wherein the permeate side of the membrane is in fluid communication with a permeate solution; (2) administering a pharmaceutical composition to an aqueous solution to form a feed solution; and (3) measuring the concentration of drug in the permeate solution; wherein the feed side of the membrane is hydrophilic, and/or wherein the permeate solution comprises an organic fluid. | 04-15-2010 |
20100175489 | COLUMN PRESS FOR QUALITY ANALYSIS - The invention relates to a method and equipment for the testing of quality of polymer-bound rubber additives. | 07-15-2010 |
20100300221 | Aerosol particle deposition on surfaces - A method and apparatus for generating a standardized surface contaminated by an aerosol deposited on its surface is described. Aerosols are propelled horizontally onto a vertical surface. The standardized contaminated surface is used to evaluate the effectiveness of cleaning and removing techniques. | 12-02-2010 |
20100326221 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING DRYING TIME OF QUICK WET AND DRIED FABRICS - Disclosed is a method for measuring the drying time of a moisture-wicking and quick-drying material that enables convenient and precise measurement of the drying time of the material by creating an environment similar to the skin surface of a human body wearing clothes. The method includes: creating a temperature and humidity state similar to a condition in which sweat of a human body is shed on the bottom surface of a test material; blowing wind to the upper surface of the test material at a speed similar to a speed at which a human being is walking; dropping distilled water to the upper surface of the test material with the temperature and humidity state and the wind speed being maintained constant; and measuring the drying time of the test material with the distilled water having been dropped to the upper surface of the test material. | 12-30-2010 |
20110016994 | PLASTIC ARTICLE AND ITS FABRICATION - A method of detecting illicit offensive weapons fabricated from plastics articles by felons is disclosed. Electrically conductive and/or magnetically permeable particles are incorporated in the plastics material prior to moulding. The felons are then scanned from time to time using a metal detector. A moulded plastics article and a method of fabricating a moulded plastics article are also disclosed. | 01-27-2011 |
20110030486 | DEVICE FOR GAUGING THE STATUS OF A MATERIAL ESPECIALLY OF OILS OR FATS - The invention is a device for gauging the status of a material such as a fat or an oil. The device comprises: a housing; a hollow connecting element; a substrate, attached at the opposite end of the hollow connecting element; a sensor, proximate the substrate, for measuring an electrical property of the material being tested; a protective coating, wherein the protective coating covers the sensor and can be applied using either a thin-film or a thick-film technology; and, an electronic evaluation unit connected via at least one electric line to the sensor; and, is arranged proximate the housing and/or proximate the end of the connecting element that faces the housing. | 02-10-2011 |
20110041627 | TEST SPECIMEN FOR TESTING THROUGH-THICKNESS PROPERTIES - The present invention relates to a test specimen ( | 02-24-2011 |
20110048144 | METHOD FOR MEASURING THE DYNAMICS OF ROOT DEVELOPMENT AND APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD - The present invention relates to the measurement of growth and decay of roots, especially fine roots of green plants using the probe to be inserted into the soil being investigated. According to the invention, an insertion ( | 03-03-2011 |
20110048145 | DISSOLUTION TESTING APPARATUS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS - A dissolution testing apparatus comprises a vessel plate on which a plurality of test vessels are mounted. Each test vessel has a heat generation portion, which includes a transparent ring-shaped heat generating sheet member wrapped around the cylindrical portion of the vessel so that the heat generation portion is held thereon in a freely detachable manner. Additionally, the heat generating portion includes a transparent pressing sheet member. The dissolution testing apparatus has a heat control block, which includes a system control unit, a dc power supply and displays. The heat generation portion, if defective, can be easily replaced without the need to replace the main body of the vessel, thereby providing cost savings. Further, by providing an unobstructed observation window between an upper side region and a lower side region of the heat generating sheet member, progress of the dissolution of a pharmaceutical preparation inside the container main body can be observed easily from the outside. | 03-03-2011 |
20110061478 | METHOD OF MAKING LARGE AREA CONFORMABLE SHAPE STRUCTURES FOR DETECTOR/SENSOR APPLICATIONS USING GLASS DRAWING TECHNIQUE AND POSTPROCESSING - A method of making a large area conformable shape structure comprises drawing a plurality of tubes to form a plurality of drawn tubes, and cutting the plurality of drawn tubes into cut drawn tubes of a predetermined shape. The cut drawn tubes have a first end and a second end along the longitudinal direction of the cut drawn tubes. The method further comprises conforming the first end of the cut drawn tubes into a predetermined curve to form the large area conformable shape structure, wherein the cut drawn tubes contain a material. | 03-17-2011 |
20110061479 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE NODOSITY OF A WOODEN PLANK - A method for determining the nodosity of a wooden plank comprises the operating steps of observing the lateral surface ( | 03-17-2011 |
20110079096 | DISSOLUTION TEST VESSEL WITH INTEGRAL VERTICALITY CONTROL - A vessel includes a cylindrical section coaxially disposed about a central axis of the vessel. The cylindrical section includes an inside vessel surface, an outside vessel surface opposing the inside vessel surface, an upper end region circumscribing a vessel opening, and a lower end region axially spaced from the upper end region. A bottom section is disposed at the lower end region. A flange is coaxially disposed about the central axis and extends radially outward from the outside vessel surface at the upper end region. The flange includes a bottom surface facing generally toward the lower end region and perpendicular to the inside vessel surface. A ring may be coaxially disposed about the central axis and provide the bottom surface. An annular shoulder may protrude from the outside vessel surface, and may be spaced from or integrally adjoined to the flange. | 04-07-2011 |
20110107856 | Hydrophobic property demonstrator - A hydrophobic property demonstrator ( | 05-12-2011 |
20110120239 | DISSOLUTION TEST VESSEL WITH INTEGRAL CENTERING - A vessel includes a cylindrical section, a bottom section, a lower ring, and an upper ring. The cylindrical section includes an inside and, an outside vessel surfaces, an upper end region terminating at a rim circumscribing a vessel opening, a vessel groove formed at the outside vessel surface in the upper end region, and a lower end region axially spaced from the upper end region. The bottom section is disposed at the lower end region. The lower ring includes annular lateral and an annular flange portions. The lateral portion is disposed in the vessel groove and includes an outer lateral surface concentric with the inside vessel surface. The flange portion includes an upper and a lower flange surfaces perpendicular to the inside vessel surface. The upper ring includes an inner section extending over at least a portion of the rim, and an outer section securely engaging the upper flange surface. | 05-26-2011 |
20110232398 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY IDENTIFYING A MATERIAL OR AN OBJECT - A method for identifying and/or authenticating a material or an object, especially for the purpose of sorting materials or objects, includes: an excitation step including application of excitation vectors to a material or an object; a detection step in which the responses of the materials or objects subjected to the excitation vectors are detected; and a step of determining at least one item of information relating to the material or object on the basis of the responses obtained and of a pre-established look-up table. These steps will have been preceded by the incorporation, into or on the surface of the materials or objects, of at least one substance selected so as to react to at least one excitation vector and by the generation of a look-up table consisting of a set of one-to-one relationships between a combination of responses and an item of information relating to the material. | 09-29-2011 |
20110259128 | Integrity Evaluation of Prestressed Concrete Girders - A novel and practical methodology that accounts for the specific mechanical features of a prestressed concrete girder (elastic stiffness, cracking moment, fully cracked inertia, and ultimate capacity) and allows the objective delimitation of its damage levels is presented. Results from this procedure show excellent correlation when compared to the experimentally defined damage thresholds. Also, the global integrity parameter is proposed as a new criterion for damage diagnosis and performance evaluation of prestressed concrete girders within the intermediate and heavy damage zones, showing excellent correlation with the experimental information obtained during testing. | 10-27-2011 |
20110271775 | Sheet metal stretch-bend-draw simulator apparatus and method - A stretch-bend-draw simulator (SBDS) apparatus for approximating die stamping of a metal is disclosed. The simulator includes a tool having a surface for contacting a sheet metal strip clamped in a jaw grip adapted to pull the sheet metal strip to provide a force measurement. A tool holding and moving means can be included for mounting, translating, and positioning the tool with respect to the sheet metal strip. The tool can be mounted on the tool holding means at a distal end or on a mounting plate of the apparatus. The tool holding means is coupled to a contact force measuring means for measuring the contact force. A draw bead block holder is provided that is adapted to mount a corresponding male and female draw bead blocks. The holder includes a compressing means for compressing the draw bead blocks together to clamp the strip. A clamping force measuring means is provided for measuring a clamping force resulting from the draw bead blocks clamping on the sheet metal strip. The simulator can include a base clamping means for mounting the sheet metal strip at an opposite end. The base clamping means is positioned adjacent the draw bead block holder and coupled to a back force measuring means for measuring a back force resulting from holding the sheet metal strip while the jaw grip pulls the sheet metal strip. The apparatus is adapted to analyze skid lines on the sheet metal strip resulting from contact with the tool. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277568 | Ni-Ti SEMI-FINISHED PRODUCTS AND RELATED METHODS - Semi-finished products for the production of devices containing thermoelastic materials with improved reliability and reproducibility are described. The semi-finished products are based on an alloy of Ni—Ti plus elements X and/or Y. The nickel amount is comprised between 40 and 52 atom %, X is comprised between 0.1 and 1 atom %, Y is comprised between 1 and 10 atom % and the balance is titanium. The one or more additional elements X are chosen from Al, Ta, Hf, Si, Ca, Ce, La, Re, Nb, V, W, Y, Zr, Mo, and B. The one or more additional elements Y are chosen from Al, Ag, Au, Co, Cr, Fe, Mn, Mo, Nb, Pd, Pt, Ta and W. | 11-17-2011 |
20110296933 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING THE FLOWABILITY OF TONER PARTICLES - Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for characterizing the flowability of a dry powder, and particularly for use with toner particles. The methods and apparatuses use an optionally transparent or semi-transparent cylindrical container. When the container is partially filled with dry powder, the dry powder is aerated and torque measurements are then taken while rotating the container to determine the flowability of the dry powder. | 12-08-2011 |
20120042737 | NOVEL DISSOLUTION TESTING SYSTEM AND APPARATUS WITH OFF-CENTER IMPELLER - In the pharmaceutical industry, dissolution testing is a critical step in quality control and a standard method for assessing batch-to-batch consistency of solid oral drug delivery systems, such as tablets. One of the most widely used dissolution test devices is the UPS Apparatus | 02-23-2012 |
20120079900 | METHODS OF CHARACTERIZING ALUMINUM OXIDES - Methods of characterizing aluminum oxide defects are described. The oxide defect type, as well as the time when the oxide defects are formed during the aluminum melting and casting processes can be identified quickly. | 04-05-2012 |
20120137797 | SENSOR FOR DETECTING MATERIAL TO BE TESTED - A sensor for detecting material to be tested | 06-07-2012 |
20120260750 | APPARATUS FOR MEASUING IMPURITIES ON WAFER AND METHOD OF MEASURING IMPURITIES ON WAFER - Provided are an apparatus for measuring impurities on a wafer and a method of measuring impurities on a wafer. The apparatus includes: a wafer aligning device for aligning a wafer; a loading robot for moving and loading the aligned wafer; a rotation stage for rotating the loaded wafer; a scan robot for holding a natural oxide layer etching solution for the wafer and a metallic impurity recovery solution; and a container for receiving a predetermined etching solution and a recovery solution, wherein the scan robot removes an oxide layer on an edge region of the wafer. | 10-18-2012 |
20120285272 | PARTICULATE DISPERSION DEVICE FOR VEHICLE HARDWARE TESTING - A testing device for a vehicle part having an interior space is disclosed. The testing device includes a conduit, a test material source, and a controller. The conduit includes a first end and a second end, the first end operable to be disposed within the interior space of the vehicle part and the second end operable to be disposed outside the vehicle part. The test material source is in fluid communication with the conduit to provide a test material to the conduit. The controller is configured to direct the test material from the test material source through the conduit to the interior space in a predetermined manner. | 11-15-2012 |
20120285273 | Particulate Material Monitoring System - A particulate material monitoring system for efficiently monitoring the level of particulate material within a container. The particulate material monitoring system generally includes a flange defining a front opening, a viewing cover attached to the flange covering the front opening, a viewing wall connected to the flange and a rear opening extending through the viewing wall. | 11-15-2012 |
20120325028 | SYNTHETIC RESIN MATERIAL TEST METHOD AND SYNTHETIC RESIN MATERIAL TEST APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a synthetic resin material test method includes: forming a first plane on a sample made of first synthetic resin material by cutting or grinding the sample; obtaining measurement values at a plurality of positions on the first plane by pressing the first plane at the positions; and outputting the measurement values or physical quantities calculated based on the measurement values, in association with the respective positions. | 12-27-2012 |
20130055831 | DISSOLUTION COMPOSITION FOR EXAMINING DRUG SOLUBILITY - There are described solid compositions or examining drug solubility comprising bile salts and phospholipids, optionally containing buffer components suitable for preparation of intestinal media that simulate the composition of the intestinal fluids in fasted and fed states. | 03-07-2013 |
20130091965 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DEPOSIT OF A MATERIAL WHICH IS LOCALIZED AND HAS A DEFINED SHAPE, ON THE SURFACE OF A SUBSTRATE - The present invention relates to a method for producing a deposit of a material which is localized and has a defined shape on the surface of the substrate comprising the steps: (1) delimiting, by photolithography, on the surface of said substrate, at least one localized site and with a defined shape, wettable with a solution containing said material or from which said material is obtained, the areas delimiting and notably surrounding said site being non-wettable with said solution; (2) depositing on said site and said areas, said solution; whereby said material is deposited at said site. | 04-18-2013 |
20130098176 | Flat Laminate, Symmetrical Test Structures and Method of Use To Gauge White Bump Sensitivity - A symmetrical, flat laminate structure used to minimize variables in a test structure to experimentally gauge white bump sensitivity to CTE mismatch is disclosed. The test structure includes a flat laminate structure. The method of using the test structure includes isolating a cause of a multivariable chip join problem that is adversely impacted by warpage and quantifying a contribution of the warpage, itself, in a formation of the multivariable chip join problem. | 04-25-2013 |
20130098177 | APPARATUS FOR DISSOLUTION EXPERIMENT OF MINERAL - An apparatus for dissolution experiment of mineral is disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130112020 | BIOMATERIAL TEST APPARATUS INCLUDING A DISC - A biomaterial test apparatus includes a disc having a top surface and a bottom surface, and including at least one biomaterial test site, and a magnetic substance disposed in the disc, and including a protruding portion that protrudes toward the bottom surface of the disc. | 05-09-2013 |
20130125677 | Classification Scheme of Sized Bridging Materials For Superior Drill-In Fluid Design - A classification scheme for classifying sized bridging materials is disclosed. The scheme identifies a durability metric for the sized bridging materials. The scheme then identifies a value range having a higher relative strength and a lower relative strength. The sized bridging materials may then be tested according to the durability metric and associated with a relative strength based on the durability metric determined during the test. | 05-23-2013 |
20130199313 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING THE SOLUBILITY OF A CRYSTALLINE SUBSTANCE IN A POLYMER - A method for evaluating the solubility of a crystalline substance in a polymer comprises a) providing at least one sample of an intimate crystalline substance/polymer mixture at a predetermined crystalline substance concentration; b) annealing the sample at a constant temperature T | 08-08-2013 |
20130283936 | MATERIAL TEST STRUCTURE - Material test structures having cantilever portions and methods of forming the same are described herein. As an example, a method of forming a material test structure includes forming a number of electrode portions in a first dielectric material, forming a second dielectric material on the first dielectric material, wherein the second dielectric material includes a first cantilever portion and a second cantilever portion, and forming a test material on the number of electrode portions, the first dielectric material, and the second dielectric material. | 10-31-2013 |
20130283937 | METHOD FOR CULLET QUALITY GRADING - A method for grading the quality of cullet. Some embodiments include methods for generating a statistically significant sample of material from a collection of cullet contaminated with waste. Other embodiments include methods for evaluating various qualities of the sample with relatively simple techniques. Yet other embodiments include a uniform and reasonably simple method for communicating the results of the evaluation among different parties. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291662 | CHEMICAL DETECTION DEVICE HAVING MULTIPLE FLOW CHANNELS - The described embodiments may provide a chemical detection circuit that may comprise a plurality of first output circuits at a first side and a plurality of second output circuits at a second side of the chemical detection circuit. The chemical detection circuit may further comprise a plurality of tiles of pixels each placed between respective pairs of first and second output circuits. Each tile may include four quadrants of pixels. Each quadrant may have columns with designated first columns interleaved with second columns. Each first column may be coupled to a respective first output circuit in first and second quadrants, and to a respective second output circuit in third and fourth quadrants. Each second column may be coupled to a respective second output circuit in first and second quadrants, and to a respective first output circuit in third and fourth quadrants. | 11-07-2013 |
20130340541 | Method and Apparatus for Evaluating the Efficacy of a Cleaning Product - The product efficacy apparatus includes a roller having an outer surface and a test bed having a test surface. The roller may be affixed to a rotatable shaft having opposing end regions. The shaft may be rotatably connected to an arm at each end of the end regions of the shaft. Each arm is pivotally connected to a drive member that is rollingly connected to a stationary track. In operation, a cleaning product may be affixed to the outer surface of the roller. A controlled insult may be applied to the test surface. The arms pivot toward the test surface in order to direct the cleaning product on the outer surface of the roller into contact with the test surface. The drive members direct the roller over the controlled insult. The shaft rotates the roller over the test surface and the arms pivot the roller away from the test surface. | 12-26-2013 |
20130340542 | SAMPLE TESTING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A test apparatus ( | 12-26-2013 |
20140007713 | MECHANICAL TESTING OF TEST PLAQUE FORMED ON AN ALLOY PART AND MECHANICAL PROOF TESTING - Disclosed are quality control methods used in fabrication processes to make bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy parts. The quality control methods include forming a test plaque together with bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy part where the test plaque is formed on the alloy part at a location having a predetermined likelihood of failure, and testing the plaque to determine the quality of the product. | 01-09-2014 |
20140083214 | ARTICLES FOR SCREENING INSECT PEST-REPELLENTS AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are improved articles for screening candidate insect pest-repellents; and their uses in host-free methods and/or systems for screening candidate insect pest-repellents. | 03-27-2014 |
20140096628 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING WETTABILITY - Surface wettability of a material is determined by placing at least one sample of this material in at least one sealed calorimeter cell. Then a contact is provided of the at least one sample with a first wetting fluid and with a second wetting fluid at the same temperature and pressure. Heats of immersion are measured of the at least one sample in the first and the second wetting fluids and a wettability parameter is calculated for a solid/fluid/fluid system. | 04-10-2014 |
20140116162 | METHODS, APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING SNOW STRUCTURE AND STABILITY - The present inventions relate generally to methods, apparatus and systems for measuring snow stability and structure which may be used to assess avalanche risk. The disclosed apparatus includes a sensing unit configured to sense a temperature of a layer of snow as the sensing unit is being driven into the layer of snow. The disclosed apparatus may also be configured to take other environmental measurements, including resistance to penetration, humidity, grain size, slope aspect and inclination. Methods and apparatus are also disclosed for generating a profile of snow layer temperature according to depth based on the sensed temperature. Systems and apparatus are also disclosed for sharing the generated profiles among a plurality of users via a central server, and for evaluating an avalanche risk at a geographic location. | 05-01-2014 |
20140130619 | Micro-Electrical Discharged Based Metrology System - A micro-electrical discharge machine based metrology system including a control unit with a sensing circuit and a micro-electrical discharge machine with a sensing probe. The micro-electrical discharge machine based metrology system capable of sensing dimensions of a work piece at pico-joule energy levels. The micro-electrical discharge machine based metrology system is a non-contact, non-destructive, and on-board metrology system capable of in-process quality assurance/quality control. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130620 | Method for testing setting time of cement-based material - Disclosed is a method for testing the setting time of a cement-based material: testing the capillary negative pressure of a non-bleeding cement-based material, with the time at which the capillary negative pressure reaches a threshold value A as the initial setting time, and/or the time at which the capillary negative pressure reaches a threshold value B as the final setting time, wherein threshold value A is 8-10 kPa, and threshold value B is 54-56 kPa. Alternatively, threshold value A and threshold value B are determined by the following method: formulating a cement-based material for the determination of threshold values with the same raw materials at the same formulation ratio; after vibration-compaction, placing a portion into a measuring mold; after vibration-compaction, testing the capillary negative pressure of the non-bleeding cement-based material placed in the measuring mold; under the same conditions, synchronously testing and determining the initial setting time and final setting time of the cement-based material for the determination of threshold values by a penetration resistance method; the capillary negative pressure corresponding to the initial setting time and final setting time of the cement-based material for the determination of threshold values are respectively threshold value A and threshold value B. The method can not only be used in standard tests for a laboratory cement setting time under standard temperature conditions, but can also be used to realize remote, automatic, and continuous in situ monitoring for the setting time of a cast-in-situ concrete structure. | 05-15-2014 |
20140182399 | MULTI-FUNCTION BIOLOGICAL SENSING DEVICE - A multi-function biological sensing device including a multi-function card, a multi-function card slot, a first multi-function module, and a second multi-function module is provided. The multi-function card includes a first pin set. The multi-function card slot is configured to receive the multi-function card and includes a second pin set. The first multi-function module is disposed on the multi-function card and electrically connected to the first pin set. The second multi-function module is disposed on the multi-function card slot and electrically connected to the second pin set. Accordingly, the first multi-function module and the second multi-function module perform an electrical connection via the first pin set and the second pin set so as to provide at least one additional function. | 07-03-2014 |
20140202268 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING AN ASSEMBLY OF AN AMOUNT OF USED PLASTIC MATERIAL AND AN INFORMATION CARRIER CARRYING QUALITY DATA OF THE AMOUNT - Method for providing an assembly of an amount of used plastic material and an information carrier carrying data of at least one quality property of the amount of used plastic material, wherein providing the data of the at least one quality property comprises at least once: providing a predetermined amount of used plastic material; labelling the predetermined amount of used plastic material; and determining at least one quality property of the predetermined amount of used plastic material. A system for providing an assembly of an amount of used plastic material and data of at least one quality property of the amount of used plastic material, wherein the system comprises: a feeder for providing used plastic material; at least one quantity measuring system; a rheology measuring system; and an information carrier. | 07-24-2014 |
20140260708 | USE OF DETECTION TECHNIQUES FOR CONTAMINANT AND CORROSION CONTROL IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES - Industrial fluids may be monitored at the site of each industrial fluid by introducing a sample of the industrial fluid into a device employing a detection technique for detecting at least one composition within the sample. The detection technique may be or include surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ultraviolet light (UV) spectroscopy, UV spectrophotometry, indirect UV spectroscopy, contactless conductivity, laser induced fluorescence, and combinations thereof. In one non-limiting embodiment, a separation technique may be applied to the sample prior to the introduction of the sample into the device for detecting the composition. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260709 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS VARIABLE - An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium, comprising at least one sensor element sensitive for the process variable, a process connection for securing the apparatus to a container or pipeline and a housing connected with the process connection. The apparatus has at least one, first component of metal and at least one, second component of synthetic material, wherein the first component and the second component are embodied as hollow bodies. An annular, first connection region is formed on the first component, wherein on the second component an annular second connection region is formed, whose outer diameter corresponds at least sectionally to the inner diameter of the first connection region. The second connection region is introduced into the first connection region, and a securement structure is present, which is dimensioned and positioned in such a manner that the securement structure presses the second connection region at least sectionally against the first connection region. | 09-18-2014 |
20140290396 | Logistic Transport System for Nutritional Substances - Disclosed herein is a preservation system for storage and logistic transport of nutritional substances. The preservation system obtains information about the nutritional substance to be preserved, senses and measures the external environment to the preservation system, senses and measures the internal environment to the preservation system, senses and measures the state of the nutritional substance, and stores such information throughout the period of preservation. Using this accumulated information, the preservation system can measure, or estimate, changes in nutritional content (usually degradation) during the period of preservation. Additionally, the preservation system can use this information to dynamically modify the preservation system to minimize detrimental changes to the nutritional content of the nutritional substance, and in some cases actually improve the nutritional substance attributes. | 10-02-2014 |
20140305232 | MEASUREMENT DEVICE INCORPORATING A COMPUTER DEVICE - A system configured to determine a property of a paving-related material is provided. The system includes a measuring device configured for measuring a property of a paving-related material and a cellular computer device configured for being in communication with and receiving data from the measuring device. | 10-16-2014 |
20140331796 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTION OF NUTRITIONAL PARAMETERS IN FOOD ITEMS - A system for measuring nutritional parameters of food items is provided. The system includes a holding cavity. The system further includes a sensor assembly that includes a transmitter antenna and at least one receiver antenna. The transmitter antenna is configured to transmit signals to a food item in the holding cavity. The receiver antenna is configured to receive response signals from the food item. The system includes at least one switch coupled to each antenna. The switch, in a first state, is configured to set the sensor assembly to an electric potential equal to that of the holding cavity. In a second state, the switch is configured to couple the sensor assembly to a power source. The system also includes a processing unit to process the signals received to determine the nutritional parameters of the food item. | 11-13-2014 |
20140373649 | USE OF DETECTION TECHNIQUES FOR CONTAMINANT AND CORROSION CONTROL IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES - Industrial fluids may be monitored at the site of each industrial fluid by introducing a sample of the industrial fluid into a device employing a detection technique for detecting at least one composition within the sample. The detection technique may be or include surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ultraviolet light (UV) spectroscopy, UV spectrophotometry, indirect UV spectroscopy, contactless conductivity, laser induced fluorescence, and combinations thereof. In one non-limiting embodiment, a separation technique may be applied to the sample prior to the introduction of the sample into the device for detecting the composition. | 12-25-2014 |
20150301003 | METHOD FOR MEASURING THE TRIBOCHARGING PROPERTIES OF BULK GRANULAR MATERIALS AND POWDERS - A method is provided for measuring the tribocharging properties of bulk granular materials and powders. A test sample of bulk material is put in contact with a surface of contact material moving in a circular path relative to the test sample under controlled speed and time and the amount of charge generated on the surface of the test sample is measured. Optionally, the friction between the contact surface and the test sample can also be measured. Using this method, many variables that relate to the tribocharging of granular materials can be studied including contact speed between the contact surface and material, contact time between the contact surface and material, pressure between the contact surface and material, and friction between the contact surface and material. | 10-22-2015 |
20150362473 | Low-E Panels Utilizing High-Entropy Alloys and Combinatorial Methods and Systems for Developing the Same - Embodiments provided herein describe low-e panels utilizing high-entropy alloys (HEAs) and methods for forming such low-e panels, as well as combinatorial methods and systems for developing such low-e panels. A transparent substrate is provided. A reflective layer is formed above the transparent substrate. A metallic layer is formed above the transparent substrate. The metallic layer includes an HEA. The metallic layer, or any other component of the low-panels, may be formed using combinatorial processing. | 12-17-2015 |
20160003796 | Multi Point Method and Apparatus for monitoring the aging and changes in corresponding tensile performance properties of a polymer - The molecular weight distribution in a polymer sample can be used as a measure for when parts need to be replaced, and can be tracked over time to allow for predicting when parts need to be replaced and/or identifying the type of aging taking place in the polymer part. Molecular weight distribution determination has particular application in determining the replacement time and or aging parameters in polyamide (e.g., formed from 11-aminoundecanoic acid or formed from 12 aminododecanoic acid) polyvinyldiflouride, and polyethyelene pipe liners used in, for example, offshore oil and gas production and fuel transport operations. | 01-07-2016 |
20160146770 | METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF DIETARY FIBER CONTENT BY CENTRIFUGATION - The amount of dietary fiber in a sample can be quantified by dissoluting the sample to produce a dietary fiber solution and then centrifuging the dietary fiber solution to produce a pellet and a supernatant liquid. After separating the supernatant liquid from the pellet, the pellet can be analyzed to determine a content of non-dietary fiber components in the pellet. The dietary fiber content in the pellet can be determined from the content of the non-dietary fiber components in the pellet. By using centrifugation to help isolate the dietary fiber in the sample, fiber loss may be minimized, leading to a more accurate determination of the content of dietary fiber in the sample. | 05-26-2016 |
20160178590 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING HARMFUL MATERIALS | 06-23-2016 |