43rd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140311144 | ATMOSPHERIC WATER VAPOR ENGINE - An engine for harvesting energy stored in water vapor includes a vortex chamber coupled to an extraction unit and also to a vortex induction unit, the vortex induction unit configured to induce a vortex of water vapor in the chamber and the extraction unit configured to harvest energy from the flow of water provided by the chamber. A method of operation is provided. Additionally, and electrical generation system is disclosed. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311145 | METHOD FOR CONVERTING THERMALY ENERGY INTO USEFUL WORK - The invention relates to heat power engineering, in particular, to methods that use a working medium for producing useful work from heat of an external source. The method comprises interaction of the working medium with an energy source and interaction of the working medium with an additional low-temperature energy source in the form of the positron state of the Dirac's matter by means of bringing the working medium into quantum-mechanical resonance with said state. The quantum-mechanical resonance is initiated by changing at least one of the thermodynamic parameters of the working medium, while the value of spontaneous fluctuations of the variable parameter in the vicinity of the line of absolute instability in the state diagram of the working medium is predetermined, and the change step for the thermodynamic parameter is set to be lower than the predetermined value of said fluctuations. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311146 | FLUORINATED OXIRANES AS ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE WORKING FLUIDS AND METHODS OF USING SAME - A process and an apparatus for converting thermal energy into mechanical energy in a Rankine cycle is provided. The process and apparatus include a working fluid that comprises a fluorinated oxirane. The fluorinated oxirane can contain substantially no hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms and can have from about 4 to about 9 carbon atoms. The process can drive a turbine and, in some embodiments, generate electricity. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311147 | HIGH PERFORMANCE STEAM POWER TOPPING CYCLE - Implementations described herein provide a high efficiency steam cycle that includes a steam turbine cycle coupled to output of a high performance steam piston topping (HPSPT) cycle. The HPSPT cycle includes a piston-cylinder assembly that extracts work from an expanding fluid volume and operates in a thermal regime outside of thermal operational limits of a steam turbine. The steam turbine cycle utilizes heat, transferred at the output of the HPSPT cycle, to generate turbine work. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311148 | EXHAUST APPARATUS OF CONSTRUCTION MACHINE - Provided is an exhaust apparatus provided in a construction machine with an engine and an engine room, the exhaust apparatus capable of suppressing vibration of an exhaust gas pipe and securing required strength thereof. The exhaust apparatus includes a duct provided in the engine room, a fan to suck air into the engine room and discharge through the duct the air to an outside as exhaust wind, and an exhaust gas pipe guiding exhaust gas of the engine into the duct. The exhaust gas pipe includes a duct inner portion inside the duct and a duct outer portion connected to the duct inner portion outside the duct. The duct inner portion has a plurality of discharge holes to allow the exhaust gas to be injected into the duct therethrough and discharged to the outside together with the exhaust wind. The duct inner portion is connected to the duct. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311149 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE FAN BLADE AIRFOIL PROFILE - A fan blade for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil that includes leading and trailing edges joined by pressure and suction sides to provide an exterior airfoil surface that extends in a radial direction to a tip. The external airfoil surface is formed in substantial conformance with multiple cross-sectional profiles of the airfoil described by a set of Cartesian coordinates set forth in Table 1. The Cartesian coordinates are provided by an axial coordinate scaled by a local axial chord. A circumferential coordinate is scaled by the local axial chord, and a span location. The local axial chord corresponds to a width of the airfoil between the leading and trailing edges at the span location. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311150 | FUEL NOZZLE FOR A PRE-MIX COMBUSTOR OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A fuel nozzle for use in a gas turbine includes a pre-mix flow passage for directing a flow segment of a flow of a working fluid through the fuel nozzle. A first swirler vane and a second swirler vane extend within the pre-mix flow passage. The first swirler vane provides a first wake region within the flow segment. The second swirler vane provides a second wake region within the flow segment. A fuel injection peg is disposed downstream from the first swirler vane and the second swirler vane. The fuel injection peg is positioned within the flow segment between the first wake region and the second wake region. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311151 | GAS TURBINE COMBUSTOR - Provided is a gas turbine combustor having improved maintainability obtained by facilitating the mounting and removal of a base plate for supporting main burners and a pilot burner. A gas turbine combustor is provided with: a pilot burner disposed at the center of a combustor inner tube; main burners provided on the outside of the pilot burner in the radial direction so as to be arranged in the circumferential direction of the inner peripheral surface of the combustor inner tube; a circular disc-shaped base plate disposed within the combustor inner tube and supporting both the pilot burner and the main burners; and an engagement section protruding from the inner peripheral surface toward the inside thereof in the radial direction and engaging with the base plate. The base plate, and the engagement section or the inner peripheral surfaces are affixed by bolts. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311152 | REVERSE FLOW CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE COMBUSTOR - A gas turbine engine has an annular reverse-flow combustor with a combustor inner liner enclosing a combustion chamber. The inner liner having a dome portion at an upstream end of the combustor and a downstream combustor exit defined between a small exit duct portion and a large exit duct portion. At least one of the dome portion, the small exit duct portion and the large exit duct portion is made of a separately formed hemi-toroidal shell composed of a ceramic matrix composite. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311153 | COMBUSTOR ASSEMBLY FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A combustor assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a hanger and a combustor liner fixed to the hanger such as, for example, by an annular weld joint. The combustor liner has an inner surface extending along an axis and is operable to define either a radial outer boundary or a radial inner boundary of the combustion chamber. The combustor assembly also includes a heat shield at least partially overlapping and confronting the inner surface of the combustor liner along the axis, with the heat shield releasably engaged with the hanger. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311154 | FLOW MERGING DEVICE FOR A FLUID SYSTEM OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine is disclosed having a working fluid system capable of moving a working fluid. The working fluid system includes a flow union member capable of combining different streams of working fluid. In one form the flow union member is a T-shape, but other embodiments can take on other shapes. The flow union member is configured to receive separate streams of working fluid. One of the separate streams is routed around another of the separate streams and the streams are combined. In one form the outlet of the flow union member includes an annular flow stream of one of the separate streams that surrounds a core flow of the other of the separate flow streams. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311155 | FLOW SPLITTER FOR A FLUID SYSTEM OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A gas turbine engine is disclosed having a working fluid system capable of moving a working fluid. The working fluid system includes a flow splitter capable of splitting the working fluid into different streams. In one form the flow splitter member is a T-shape, but other embodiments can take on other shapes. The flow splitter can include an internal scoop used to split the flow. In one form internal scoop is annular in shape and includes a turn to direct a split flow. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311156 | COMBUSTOR CAP FOR DAMPING LOW FREQUENCY DYNAMICS - A combustor cap for use with a number fuel nozzles, the combustor cap including a cold side plate, a hot side plate, and a cap cavity extending between the cold side plate and the hot side plate with the number of fuel nozzles extending therethrough. A resonator tube may extend from the cold side plate into the cap cavity. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311157 | VANE CARRIER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM IN A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - A vane carrier temperature control system for use in a gas turbine engine includes a first cooling air source, a second cooling air source, and an air temperature control system. The first cooling air source supplies a first portion of vane carrier cooling air extracted from a compressor section of the engine to a first section of a vane carrier that supports a plurality of rows of vanes within a turbine section of the engine. The second cooling air source supplies a second portion of vane carrier cooling air extracted from the compressor section to a second section of the vane carrier spaced from the first section in an axial direction defined by a direction of hot working gas flow through the turbine section. The air temperature control system controls a temperature of at least one of the first and second portions of vane carrier cooling air. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311158 | HEAT AND POWER PLANT WITH A WASTE GASIFICATION SYSTEM - Heat and power plant with a waste gasification system comprising a gas engine ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311159 | VARIABLE NOZZLE MECHANISM - A variable nozzle mechanism applied to a turbocharger includes a pair of annular plates located between a scroll passage and a turbine chamber such that the plates are apart from each other in a direction along an axis; a coupling portion which couples the plates; a plurality of variable nozzles which are provided between the plates so as to open and close, and which change a flow speed of exhaust gas blown onto a turbine wheel when an opening degree of the variable nozzles is changed; and an urging portion which urges the plates in the direction along the axis to press one of the plates against a contacted object. The one of the plates includes a contact face which is in contact with the contacted object, and the contact face is located on an action line along which an urging force of the urging portion acts. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311160 | HYBRID TURBOMACHINE ENCLOSURE - A hybrid turbomachine enclosure includes a plurality of walls interconnected to form an interior configured and disposed to receive a turbomachine, the plurality of walls including a first wall having a panel on frame construction and a hybrid wall including a first portion having a panel on frame structure and a second portion having a stiffened frame panel structure. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311161 | METHOD FOR CREATING A CONNECTING ELEMENT POSITIONED BETWEEN TWO COMPONENTS OF A STRUCTURE, CONNECTING ELEMENT AND BYPASS TURBOJET ENGINE COMPRISING SUCH A CONNECTING ELEMENT - A method for creating a connecting element, arranged between two components of a structure, or a turbojet engine structure, which is subjected to compressive and/or tensile loadings and which includes a hollow shaft immersed, at least partially, in a stream of air flowing between the two components, the method including: dimensioning a width of the main cross section associated with the shaft of the connecting element in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the shaft according to desired mechanical strength and desired mass, and according to characteristics of the airstream; and working an external surface of the shaft of the connecting element, at least over part of this surface, to give it a surface finish with an arithmetic mean roughness at least equal to 20 microns, to reduce drag of the connecting element thus dimensioned by comparison with a smooth connecting element of the same diameter. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311162 | CONNECTION STRUCTURE OF EXHAUST CHAMBER, SUPPORT STRUCTURE OF TURBINE, AND GAS TURBINE - In a gas turbine, an exhaust casing and an exhaust chamber are connected by an exhaust chamber support that can absorb thermal expansion, and the exhaust chamber and an exhaust duct are connected by an exhaust duct support that can absorb thermal expansion. An insulator is mounted on an outer peripheral surface of the exhaust chamber, and the exhaust chamber support and the exhaust duct support are disposed outside the insulator in the form of a plurality of strips. Because the thermal stress at a connection portion of the exhaust chamber is reduced, the durability is enhanced. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311163 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TURBOMACHINE COMPONENT, AN AIRFOIL AND A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique method of manufacturing a component for a turbomachine, such as an airfoil. Another embodiment is a unique airfoil. Yet another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for cooled gas turbine engine components. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311164 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE AND TURBINE BLADE - One embodiment of the present invention is a unique turbine blade for a gas turbine engine. Another embodiment is a unique gas turbine engine. Other embodiments include apparatuses, systems, devices, hardware, methods, and combinations for gas turbine engines and turbine blades for gas turbine engines. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application will become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311165 | THERMO-MAGNETIC CYCLE APPARATUS - A vehicle air-conditioner has a magneto-caloric effect type heat pump apparatus (MHP apparatus). MHP apparatus has a magneto-caloric element (MCE element) which generates heat dissipation and heat absorption in response to strength change of an external magnetic field. The MCE element can demonstrate high performance when an element temperature is in a highly efficient temperature zone. A controller has an initial control part which adjusts the element temperature so that the element temperature approaches to the highly efficient temperature zone when the MHP apparatus is in an initial state in which the temperature is out of the highly efficient temperature zone. Thereby, starting of MHP apparatus is promoted. The initial control part may activate an auxiliary apparatus. The auxiliary apparatus heats or cools a part or all of the MCE elements. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311166 | CRYOCOOLERS WITH ELECTRONIC CRYOSTAT FLOW CONTROLLERS AND RELATED SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system includes a cryocooler configured to cool an object, a sensor configured to measure a temperature of the object, and a controller configured to generate an actuator drive signal to control the cryocooler based on at least one temperature measurement from the sensor. The cryocooler includes a heat exchanger and a needle configured to control flow of coolant gas through the heat exchanger. The cryocooler also includes a motion rod configured to move the needle and an actuator assembly configured to move the motion rod to thereby move the needle. The actuator could include a motor and a gear head configured to rotate a lead screw and a lead screw nut located around the lead screw and configured to translate rotational motion of the lead screw into linear motion. The actuator could also include a piezoelectric actuator or a linear actuator. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311167 | ERICSSON CYCLE DEVICE IMPROVEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to improvements to thermodynamic devices that approximate the Ericsson cycle, Brayton cycle, or regenerated Brayton cycle. These cycles and various ways of implementing them are known in the art. They can operate as engines or refrigerators. The Ericsson cycle is attractive since it can theoretically operate at the Carnot efficiency, which is the maximum possible efficiency for a heat engine or refrigerator. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311168 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSPORTING ICE - An ice transportation system includes an ice storage, a negative pressure system, a positive pressure system, a valve assembly, and an ice delivery control system. The ice storage delivers ice into the negative pressure system. The negative pressure system develops a partial vacuum that facilitates ice delivery from the negative pressure system into the valve assembly. The valve assembly receives the ice and meters the ice to the positive pressure system. The positive pressure system develops a plenum condition that facilitates ice delivery from the positive pressure system into an ice receptacle. The ice delivery control system controls the ice storage, the negative pressure system, the valve assembly, and the positive pressure system in the delivery of ice to the ice receptacle. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311169 | SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR COOLING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - Systems and methods for cooling an inverter of a variable frequency drive that drives a compressor in a cooling system for electronic equipment are disclosed. The system includes a first fluid circuit that cools electronic equipment using a first fluid flowing therethrough and a second fluid circuit that free cools a second fluid flowing therethrough. The second fluid circuit cools the first fluid using the free-cooled second fluid. The system further includes a third fluid circuit that mechanically cools the second fluid using a third fluid flowing therethrough as a function of the wet bulb temperature of atmospheric air. The third fluid circuit includes at least one compressor compresses the third fluid and is driven by a motor coupled to the variable frequency drive. At least a portion of the first fluid flowing through the third fluid circuit is diverted to cool the inverter of the variable frequency drive. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311170 | PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL (PCM) BELTS - A container assembly for controlling the thermal condition of cargo includes an insulated container having a cover and a pair of belt assemblies having a plurality of pouches. The container may comprise handles and/or a detachable and/or adjustable shoulder strap. The container assembly further includes a plurality of phase-changing material packs configured to provide for the control of the temperature of cargo contained within the container. The phase-changing material packs are positioned within the belt assemblies and are thermally conditioned prior to use. The belt assemblies may be made of a durable material and may be configured to provide for the expedient exchange of thermal energy between the phase-changing material packs and an exterior of the belt assemblies. The belt assemblies may comprise features that provide for the efficient orienting of the belt assemblies within the container and/or the appropriate selection of phase-changing material packs for a respective belt assembly. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311171 | CONTROLLING CHILLED STATE OF A CARGO - A method for operating a refrigeration system for a container for refrigerating chilled cargo includes providing a refrigeration system including a compressor and an evaporator fan associated with an evaporator. The method also includes determining the temperature of supply air and the temperature of return air. The method further includes determining one of a requirement for heating and a requirement for cooling based on the temperature of the return air and the temperature of the supply air. The method additionally includes activating the evaporator fan when a requirement for heating is determined and increasing the speed of the evaporator fan when increased heating is determined. The method also includes activating the compressor and the evaporator fan when a requirement for cooling is determined and increasing the power supplied to the compressor and maintaining the evaporator fan at a first speed when increased cooling is determined. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311172 | OUTDOOR UNIT AND AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - An outdoor unit includes a compressor compressing a sucked refrigerant and discharging compress, an outdoor heat exchanger exchanging heat between outdoor air and the refrigerant, an accumulator storing a liquefied refrigerant at a suction side of the compressor, a solenoid valve for storing the refrigerant in the outdoor heat exchanger, and a controller performing control so as to feed the refrigerant stored within the outdoor heat exchanger during a defrosting operation, to the accumulator on the basis of an amount of refrigerant within the accumulator when operation is switched to a heating operation from the defrosting operation. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311173 | REFRIGERATION CABINET - A refrigeration cabinet, in particular a commercial refrigerator or freezer, is provided. The refrigeration cabinet has a housing, which has a front access opening, a door, which has at least one door leaf, for the access opening, and a guide. The door leaf has a height and a width and is mounted such that it can be rotated about a vertical rotation axis and can be displaced transverse to the rotation axis. The guide defines a movement of the door leaf between a closed position and an open position in such a way that the pivot region of the door leaf projects less than a full door-leaf width into the exterior in front of the access opening, and that the door leaf is mounted such that it can be rotated about a vertical axis and can be displaced transverse to the rotation axis. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311174 | Sub-Surface Insulation and well Depth Reduction for DX Geothermal Heat Pump and Refrigeration System - At least one of a DX geothermal refrigeration system design, a reverse-cycle DX geothermal heat pump system design, a DX geothermal cooling mode only system design, and a DX geothermal heating mode only system design, which utilize the sub-surface geology with a grouted well as a heat sink in the cooling/refrigeration mode, and as a heat source in the heating mode; with an optional air-source high level heat sink for use in the refrigeration mode; with optional multiple sub-surface larger sized vapor refrigerant lines, as well as with a super-efficient vacuum insulation design for relevant sub-surface refrigerant transport tubing, and with an optional specially designed electronic expansion valve. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311175 | AIR CONDITIONER - An air conditioner includes a case having an inlet and an outlet, an first heat exchanger arranged in the case, a second heat exchanger positioned below the first heat exchanger to have a region overlapped with the first heat exchanger, a guide member for blocking a space between adjacent edges of the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger, and a water collecting member provided at the guide member for collecting condensed water from the first heat exchanger. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311176 | PHASE TRANSFER HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE AND PHASE TRANSFER HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM - A volumetric phase transfer heat dissipating system includes a base, a cap and an atomizing member. The base includes a plurality of conducting members. The cap is engaged with the base to form a chamber. The conducting members are disposed in the chamber and extended toward the cap. The cap includes an inlet connecting portion for being connected to a fluid transmission tube and includes an outlet connecting portion for being connected to a vapor transmission tube. The atomizing member is sleeved to the inlet connecting portion and disposed between the fluid transmission tube and the chamber. A working fluid in the fluid transmission tube flows into the chamber via the atomizing member and forms liquid on inner walls of the chamber and outer walls of the conducting members, and the liquid is vaporized after absorbing heat and flows out via the vapor transmission tube. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311177 | REFRIGERATION APPARATUS - A refrigeration apparatus includes a multistage compression mechanism, switching mechanisms, intercoolers, oil separators, and a control unit. The multistage compression mechanism has one high-stage-side compression mechanism and a plurality of low-stage-side compression mechanisms connected in series. The switching mechanisms are connected to blow-out pipes of the low-stage-side compression mechanisms. The switching mechanisms switch between cooling and heating operation cycles. The intercoolers cool refrigerant blown out from the low-stage-side compression mechanisms during the cooling cycle. The oil separators are disposed between the switching mechanisms and the intercoolers. The oil separators separate lubricating oil from refrigerant blown out from the low-stage-side compression mechanisms during the cooling cycle. The control unit controls the multi-stage compression mechanism and the switching mechanisms. Refrigerant from the low-stage-side compression mechanisms passes through the oil separators and intercoolers during the cooling cycle, not during the heating cycle. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311178 | Generation and Deployment of Ice with modified Optical and/or Thermal Properties - Embodiments generally relate to methods and apparatuses for generating ice. In one embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the formed ice having a higher albedo than it would have had if the step of lowering the temperature had been carried out on the water without first carrying out the step of introducing the material. In one embodiment, the material is selected such that an aqueous solution of the material is alkaline. In another embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the ice forming at a faster rate than the rate at which it would have formed if the material had not been introduced to the water. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311179 | REFRIGERANT PASSAGE CHANGE-OVER VALVE AND AIR CONDITIONER USING THE SAME - A valve case ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311180 | HEAT EXCHANGING SYSTEM - A heat exchanging system exchanging heat between refrigerant and a battery includes: a compressor circulating refrigerant; a heat exchanger exchanging heat between the refrigerant and outside air; an expansion valve decompressing the refrigerant; a heat exchanger exchanging heat between the refrigerant and air-conditioning air; a heat exchanging portion connected in parallel with the heat exchanger and exchanging heat between the refrigerant and the battery; a bypass passage providing fluid communication between a path of the refrigerant between the compressor and the heat exchanger and a path of the refrigerant between the expansion valve and the heat exchanger; an expansion valve provided in the bypass passage and decompressing the refrigerant flowing through the bypass passage; and a selector valve allowing or interrupting flow of the refrigerant via the bypass passage. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311181 | Heat Exchanger for Refrigeration Cycle - Disclosed therein is a heat exchanger for a refrigeration cycle in which a suction pipe and a capillary tube are made of aluminum which is inexpensive, instead of the copper-made suction pipe and the copper-made capillary tube of the existing heat exchanger for the refrigeration cycle, and which is easy to apply the meandering. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311182 | EVAPORATOR - A falling film evaporator for a heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system includes an evaporator housing and a plurality of evaporator tubes located in the evaporator housing and arranged into one or more tube bundles. A volume of thermal energy transfer medium is flowed through the plurality of evaporator tubes. One or more support sheets located along a length of the plurality of evaporator tubes to position and support the plurality of evaporator tubes in the housing, the one or more support sheets including one or more vapor flow passages to allow flow of vapor refrigerant along a length of the evaporator. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311183 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A LIQUEFIED HYDROCARBON STREAM AND METHOD OF OPERATING A COMPRESSOR - At least part of a fluid is compressed in a compressor driven by an electric motor. The compressor has variable inlet guide vanes of which an angle can be adjusted. The electric motor is powered using a power supply network, and a signal representative of a condition of the power supply network is monitored. From the signal, it is automatically determined whether additional load shedding is needed, by comparing the signal to a predetermined criterion. The variable inlet guide vanes angle is automatically adjusted when the criterion is satisfied and additional load shedding is needed. This automatically reduces the loading of the compressor. The compressor and the method of operating it may be employed as part of a system for producing a liquefied hydrocarbon stream and/or in the course of producing a liquefied hydrocarbon stream, in which case the compressor can be a refrigerant compressor and the fluid a refrigerant fluid. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311184 | METHOD FOR RECYCLING MATERIAL WHEN MAKING A MINERAL MELT - The present invention concerns a method of making a mineral melt by burning combustible material in the presence of inorganic particulate material and thereby forming a melt, comprising injecting fuel, particulate mineral material and combustion gas into a circulating combustion chamber ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311185 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR GLASS MOLDED BODY AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR GLASS MOLDED BODY - Provided are a manufacturing method for a glass molded body and a manufacturing apparatus for a glass molded body, which employs the manufacturing method. The manufacturing method includes the steps of: heating molds each containing a glass material; press-molding the glass material; and cooling the press-molded glass material. The heating step includes: heating the molds with heating members arranged on both sides of a conveying direction of a support for conveying the molds in one direction; and conveying the two molds through rotation of the support or the like so as to reverse, at least once, an arrangement order of the two molds, which are arranged on a supporting surface of the support conveying the molds between the heating members, with respect to the conveying direction of the support. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311186 | TIN OXIDE REFRACTORY AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION - To provide a tin oxide refractory which prevents volatilization of SnO | 2014-10-23 |
20140311187 | PERFORMANCE DRESS SOCK - A sock having a low pressure area made of a first knit density and at least one high pressure area made of a variable knit density portion. The variable knit density has portions that are made of a second knit density greater than the first knit density. The at least one variable knit density portion is arranged transverse to an orientation of major strain. A sock may also have hydrophobic fibers located substantially across a surface of the sock adapted to be adjacent to skin when worn and hydrophilic fibers located substantially across the hydrophobic fibers and extending therefrom to form loop structures adapted for wicking moisture away from the hydrophobic fibers. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311188 | Contexture for Attaching Wiring and Grinding Discs - The invention relates to a warp knitted contexture including a base structure and pile loops anchored in the base structure for rattle free attachment of wiring harnesses or for attachment of replaceable grinding discs at grinding machines. It is an object of the invention to provide a new warp knitted contexture for both applications recited supra and other applications, wherein the warp knitted contexture can be produced in a more economical manner and has constant quality or a constant surface. The object is achieved in that a plurality of independently standing pile loops is arranged at the base structure through unilaterally tied drop stitch, wherein a height of the pile loops is greater than a distance between stitch wales and the pile loops are only arranged on the technically left side of the product. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311189 | WASHER - A washing machine of the present invention comprises: a casing; a tub disposed inside the casing, for accommodating water; a drum rotatably provided inside the tub, for accommodating laundry therein; a gasket interposed between the casing and the tub, for preventing the water inside the tub from leaking between the tub and the casing; a gasket nozzle provided at the gasket, for circulating the water and spraying into the drum; a spiral nozzle provided at the gasket, for converting the water into a spiral flow and spraying into the drum; and a turbo wash button for setting or canceling a turbo wash for spraying water through the gasket nozzle when the drum is rotated or for spraying water through the spiral nozzle when the drum is rotated. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311190 | DRUM MOVING MOTOR FOR WASHING AND DRYER MACHINES - The body of the motor ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311191 | DELIVERY VALVE STEM PROVIDED WITH A RADIAL SEALING SYSTEM, AND BULK MATERIAL RESERVOIR PROVIDED WITH A DELIVERY STEM VALVE PROVIDED WITH A RADIAL SEALING SYSTEM - The present invention pertains to the field of home appliances and refers to a delivery valve stem ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311192 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH AUTOMATIC PUMP SHUTOFF - A laundry treating appliance having a pump, such as a drain pump, with an automatic shutoff, and a method for controlling the shut off of the pump. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311193 | Footwear And Other Products Incorporating Cultured Leather - A variety of products may incorporate cultured leather, which is produced in vitro. Examples of products that may incorporate cultured leather include footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, furniture, handbags or any other consumer or industrial product that commonly incorporates conventional leather or synthetic leather. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311194 | DOOR LEVER & KEY CYLINDER LOCK COMBINATION - A door lever and mounting plate assembly attachable to a door and coupleable to a latch and spindle assembly in the door, including
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20140311195 | PADLOCK - A padlock, which is capable of remaining functional in even very dusty, watery or otherwise difficult conditions is disclosed. In addition, there would be reason for forming the protection level of the padlock to be selectable and updatable as needed to be even better. A protective cap is provided with a gasket and possibly gasketed latch elements. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311196 | PADLOCK - A padlock for securing a switch of an industrial plant comprises a lock body and a hoop which is displaceably held at the lock body, wherein the lock body has a lock housing composed of plastic, a lock cylinder having a rotatable cylinder core, and a rotatable latching member, wherein the cylinder core and the latching member are rotationally fixedly coupled to one another by means of a coupling element and wherein the latching member is rotatable from a release position into a latching position to lock the hoop at the lock body. The padlock is characterized in that the coupling element has at least one first bearing section, one second bearing section and therebetween a shaft section between the latching member and the lock cylinder, said shaft section connecting the first bearing section to the second bearing section and having a smaller diameter than the two bearing sections. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311197 | DOOR LOCK INDICATOR - A door lock indicator and method for use by occupants in an interior space to confirm if a lock of a door handle of a door is in a locked or an unlocked position. An inside handle of the door handle must always be free to open the door for immediate exit. When a locking mechanism is in a first position, the locking mechanism aligns with an indicator mechanism to provide an indication that the door handle is in the unlocked position. When the locking mechanism is in a second position, the locking mechanism does not align with the indicator mechanism to provide an indication that the door handle is the locked position. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311198 | PRESSURISED RECIRCULATION OF ORGANIC MATERIAL - An apparatus ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311199 | METHOD FOR MULTIPLYING PHYTOBENEFICAL MICROORGANISMS - The invention relates to a method for multiplying a strain of | 2014-10-23 |
20140311200 | FLUID IONIZED COMPOSITIONS, METHODS OF PREPARATION AND USES THEREOF - Disclosed herein are fluid ionized compositions, such as fluid calcium cyanamide fertilizer compositions, methods of preparation and uses thereof. In some examples, a fluid composition includes a mixture of about 40 to 20 parts of dissolved acid or acid-formed approximately neutral pH nitrogen plant nutrient compounds (such as urea ammonium nitrate and H | 2014-10-23 |
20140311201 | METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF TOXIC WASTE FROM TIMBER - A flow wood processing extracting lignin from woody plant material and converting delignified cellulosic residue to crude bio-oils, that removes toxic preservative chemicals from waste timber, and provides conversion to useful or nontoxic forms. Wood is chipped and fed into a lignin extractor using ethanol at high temperatures to dissolve the lignin with counter current material contactors, heat exchangers, and a computer control system. Most of preservative chemicals likely precipitate out at this stage as a heavy sludge that can be removed. Ethanol containing dissolved lignin is removed from the lignin extractor, the dissolved lignin recovered, the ethanol recycled into the lignin extractor, and residual heat returned to the process. Delignified cellulosic pulp is removed from the lignin extractor and subjected to a milling to convert into a smooth sludge for entry to a bio-convertor by a super critical water process. The residue is prepared as a high phosphate fertilizer. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311202 | Axial Thread Rolling Head and Method for Forming an External Thread on a Workpiece with an Axial Thread Rolling Head - The invention relates to an axial thread rolling head, comprising a head part, in which at least three thread rolls are rotatably mounted, wherein the thread rolls amongst themselves border an insertion section for a workpiece and wherein the thread rolls each have a profile for forming an outer thread on the workpiece, wherein the thread rolls are held non-adjustably in the radial direction in the head part, wherein the profile of the thread rolls is respectively designed asymmetrically such that the thread rolls with their asymmetrical profile form a symmetrical external thread on the workpiece. The invention also relates to a corresponding method. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311203 | SURGICAL ROD BENDING SYSTEM AND METHOD - System and method for automatically bending a surgical rod are provided. The system includes a linear movement device configured to axially feed the surgical rod, a rotational movement device configured to rotate the surgical rod as it is axially fed, and a bending device including a roller to impose bending forces against the rod. The rod is free from contact with the bending device after it is axially fed past the roller. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311204 | SPRING WINDING MACHINE WITH AN ADJUSTABLE CUTTING DEVICE - A spring winding machine that manufactures helical springs by spring winding includes a feed device that feeds wire to a shaping device, wherein the shaping device has a winding tool and a pitch die; a cutting device that separates a finished helical spring from the wire after termination of shaping, wherein the cutting device has a cutting tool which, by a drive system, can be moved along a predefinable closed trajectory; a control device that controls the feed device, the shaping device and the cutting device on the basis of an NC control program; and a programmable trajectory-setting system that sets the shape and/or position of the trajectory to be passed through by the cutting tool, wherein a trajectory which is mirror-symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry and has a predefinable ratio of height to width. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311205 | Method and Forming Tool for Hot Forming and Press Hardening Workpieces of Sheet Steel, in Particular Galvanized Workpieces of Sheet Steel - A method and forming tool for hot forming and press hardening plate-shaped or preformed workpieces of sheet steel, wherein the workpiece is heated to a temperature above the austenitisation temperature and is then formed and quenched in a cooled forming tool having a punch and a female mold, wherein the female mold is coated in its drawing edge region with material in a material-uniting manner and/or is provided there with at least one insert part having a thermal conductivity at least 10 W/(m*K) lower than the thermal conductivity of the portion of the female mold adjacent to the drawing edge region and comes into contact with the workpiece when said workpiece is being hot formed and press hardened, the surface of the material having a transverse dimension within the range of 1.6 times to 10 times the positive radius of the female mold. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311206 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSLATING CAN BLANKS - A redraw press with an improved can blank transfer mechanism is provided which allows for a substantial increase in the operating speed of the press. Servomotors are used to accurately control positioning and rates of movement of the can blanks as they move downstream through the press. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311207 | THERMO-MECHANICAL PROCESS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF GRAIN BOUNDARY NETWORKS IN METAL ALLOYS - Methods to enhance the quality of grain boundary networks are described. The process can result in the production of a metal including a relatively large fraction of special grain boundaries (e.g., a fraction of special grain boundaries of at least about 55%). | 2014-10-23 |
20140311208 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SHEET METAL FRAME - A method of manufacturing a sheet metal flame includes a step of forming at least one drawn portion in a frame main body formed into a flat plate shape, and a step of engraving groove portions into a linear shape in the frame main body at constant distances from outer edge portions of the at least one drawn portion so as to sandwich the at least one drawn portion between at least opposing sides. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311209 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SENSOR ACCURACY OF A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided a portable electronic device with one or more integrated ambient sensors, such as temperature or humidity sensors, for measuring an ambient parameter, a display for displaying the parameter or related information and shared by other elements of the device, and a system receiving input relating to internal or external states of the device and generating in response to the input an accuracy measure of the ambient parameter measurement. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311210 | Test Methods and Device for Measuring Transient Resistance to Movement - A device for transient measurement of motion resistance between test substance and one or two test surfaces, comprising a tension/compression force transducer, a speed and/or torque controlled motor with position encoder, rails for mounting a movable sled, method for applying a normal force on the test specimen and computerized data acquisition. The tension/compression force transducer is capable of measuring the transient resistance to motion of the sample mounted to the movable sled in either horizontal direction or in reversible motion oscillatory pull/pull direction at variable frequency and amplitude. The force transducer is capable of precise measurement of the full motion record of the test material from the initiation of motion to the steady state movement. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311211 | GAS SENSING DRIFT COMPENSATION USING GAS SELF-REFERENCING FOR END OF SERVICE LIFE INDICATION FOR RESPIRATORS - Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for determining end of service life for a respirator cartridge by comparing the gas levels sensed at two or more sample points within the cartridge. Sample streams may run from the sample points to a gas sensor, wherein a valve may control the flow between the sample streams and the gas sensor. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311212 | GAS SENSOR WITH HEAT SHIELDING - A gas sensor includes a gas sensing element positioned at least partially within a body and exposed at a first end to measure a gas in contact with the first end. The gas sensing element defines an axial direction. A flange extends from the body in a direction transverse to the axial direction. The flange has a first side facing toward the first end and a second side facing toward a remote end of the gas sensor. An O-ring is configured to sealingly position the gas sensor within a bore. An insertion portion of the gas sensor is defined by a wall and configured to hold the O-ring. The wall of the insertion portion is spaced a distance from the body at an axial position of the O-ring to provide a gap therebetween. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311213 | Composite Gas Sampling System - A sampling system for collecting periodic composite and/or non-composite samples of vaporized gas during a transfer process from a vaporizer of a cryogenic hydrocarbon liquid including 1) a direct sample pathway to a gas analyzer for instantaneous, real-time vaporized gas analysis, 2) a speed loop pathway for directly collecting fresh vaporized gas samples for subsequent analysis, and 3) a composite sample pathway including a pressurized sample accumulator for collecting a plurality periodically obtained samples of a select volume during the transfer process to create a composite sample of the vaporized gas. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311214 | Portable Wet Calibration System for Handheld Breath Testers - Devices and systems for methods for calibrating breath alcohol testing and measuring equipment, or checking the accuracy of such equipment without calibration, using a permeable membrane to separate liquid and gas reservoirs and maintain an equilibrium state as samples are drawn from the device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311215 | SOBRIETY MONITORING SYSTEM - A system and method of monitoring sobriety using a hand-held breath testing device that, on receipt of a user's breath, generates a breath test signal comprising substance content data and user identification data, and wirelessly transmits the breath test signal to a breath test signal receiving station. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311216 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE PARTICLE COUNT IN THE EXHAUST GAS OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES - A method for detecting the number of particles in the exhaust gas of combustion engines, wherein a value that is characteristic for the quantity of the particles is determined, for example, in form of the blackening of a filter or determination of the concentration, wherein, furthermore, the suction time and/or the suction volume of the exhaust gas are measured, and wherein, if necessary, the blackening rate is calculated, based on the characteristic value and the suction time and/or the suction volume by way of a first conversion function, wherein the number of particles is determined based on the characteristic value, the suction time and/or the suction volume as well as the data of the first conversion function by way of a second conversion function. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311217 | METHOD FOR DETECTING FISHY WATER ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONER, REPRODUCING FISHY WATER ODOR AND PREPARING CORRESPONDING FISHY WATER ODOR COMPOSITION - A method is provided that identifies the compounds contributing to fishy water odor from an air conditioner, reproduces the fishy water odor, and prepares a corresponding fishy water odor composition. Through the analysis method of the present invention, the compounds contributing to the fishy water odor from an air conditioner are identified and quantified. The fishy water odor is reproduced from a combination of the compounds identified by the analysis method of the present invention. The reproduced fishy water odor provides significant data required for development of an apparatus and a method for removing specific odor. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311219 | TARGET ODOR DETECTION AND SECURITY METHOD - A target odor detecting method for screening odor emitters in a relatively confined space using an animate and/or inanimate odor detector to detect one or more target odors. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311220 | System and Method of Quantifying Impurities Mixed within a Sample of Hydrogen Gas - A system and method of taking a sample of hydrogen gas and reducing the hydrogen concentration by a factor greater than 1×10 | 2014-10-23 |
20140311221 | GAS SENSORS AND METHODS OF PREPARATION THEREOF - Embodiments of the present disclosure include sensors, arrays of conductometric sensors, devices including conductometric sensors, methods of making conductometric sensors, methods of using conductometric gas sensors, methods of enhancing sensor response with light, and the like. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311222 | QUICK LEAK DETECTION ON DIMENSIONALLY STABLE/SLACK PACKAGING WITHOUT THE ADDITION OF TEST GAS - The invention relates to a device for leak detection on a test specimen, having an evacuable test chamber for the test specimen. The test chamber is provided with at least one wall area made of a flexible, in particular elastic material. For more precise leakage detection, the progression of the total pressure increase inside the test chamber is measured. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311223 | INSPECTION APPARATUS, INSPECTION METHOD, AND BATTERY-INSPECTING CHAMBER - An inspection apparatus includes a chamber and a pressurizer. The chamber includes a space portion configured to house at least a sealed portion of a battery, and an opening portion configured to open a partial portion of the battery other than the sealed portion to an atmosphere. The pressurizer is configured to put the space portion into a pressurized state. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311224 | Double-Motor Rheometer With Extension Assembly - An extension assembly is connected or connectable, in terms of driving, to a double-motor rheometer. The double-motor rheometer includes first and second measuring motors controllable independently of each other, and provided for determining a torsional moment generated by the corresponding measuring motor. The extension assembly includes first and second sample holding parts for holding a first sample portion and a second sample portion of the sample. The first sample holding part is driveable by the first measuring motor in a rotational movement about a first axis, and the second sample holding part is driveable by the second measuring motor in a rotational movement about a second axis. The first axis is arranged so as to be parallel to and spaced apart from the second axis. The sample held in the first sample portion and in the second sample portion extends between the respective sample holding parts. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311225 | COMBINED RHEOMETER/MIXER HAVING HELICAL BLADES AND METHODS OF DETERMINING RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF FLUIDS - A method of determining rheological properties can include dispensing a fluid into a rheometer including a stator having at least one helical blade, measuring torque (T) due to relative rotation between the stator and a rotor of the rheometer at different rotational speeds (RPM's), calculating shear stress (SS) as follows: SS=T | 2014-10-23 |
20140311226 | RHEOMETER WITH RADIANT HEATING OF SAMPLE FLUID - A rheometer instrument with radiant heating of sample fluid with use of emissive/absorbing spaced surfaces of a sample container and an interior surface and of a chamber surrounding the sample container in part that is in a heating unit and controls for reliably reaching and maintaining target sample temperatures. The sample fluid can be pressurized. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311227 | PORTABLE DEVICE FOR MEASURING BLOOD SAMPLES - The invention relates to a device for measuring and monitoring glucose content of blood. The invention is especially applicable for users with diabetes disease. In a device of the present invention sample input aperture ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311228 | LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH APPARATUS AND LIQUID CHROMATOGRAPH ANALYSIS METHOD - An analysis method is achieved in which pressure variation resulting from sample injection or passage switching by an autosampler does not exert an influence on the control of a liquid transfer pump. The liquid chromatograph analysis method comprises the steps of: transferring two or more types of eluents while changing a mixing ratio between the eluents; adjusting an amount of the transferred liquid within a predetermined time in a passage for the eluent transferred; injecting a sample in the passage; supplying to a separation column the eluent into which the sample is injected; separating a target component in the sample; and detecting the target component thus separated. In this method, control is exercised so as to synchronize a liquid transfer cycle of the eluent with the sample injecting operation and to implement the sample injecting operation at a timing rather than the pressure obtaining time. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311229 | DETERMINATION OF INTERFACIAL OR SURFACE TENSION - A method and apparatus for measuring interfacial or surface tension of a first fluid dispersed in a second fluid, the method involving providing at least one substantially spherical droplet or bubble of the first fluid in a flowing stream of the second fluid in a flow channel, followed by passing the flowing stream comprising the droplet or bubble through a constriction in the flow channel, the constriction being sufficiently constricting so as to cause the droplet or bubble to deform away from its substantially spherical shape and measuring and comparing a physical property of the flowing stream both before and after the constriction, wherein the physical property changes as a result of the deformation of the droplet or bubble, and thereby inferring the interfacial or surface tension from the measured physical property. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311230 | Method for determining segment times of a sensor wheel of an iternal combustion engine - A method for determining segment times of a sensor wheel of an internal combustion engine, the sensor wheel being non-rotatably connected to a crankshaft of the internal combustion engine, marks being situated along the circumference of the sensor wheel, and the crankshaft of the internal combustion engine covering predetermined angle ranges during the segment times. Tooth times are determined as time intervals between two marks of the sensor wheel; a low-pass filtering is applied to the determined tooth times, and filtered tooth times are determined as a result of the low-pass filtering. Segment times of the sensor wheel are determined as a sum of filtered tooth times of a certain number of successive marks of the sensor wheel. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311231 | AUTOMOTIVE SHOP SERVICE APPARATUS HAVING A MEANS FOR DETERMINING THE ROLLING RESISTANCE COEFFICIENT OF A TYRE - A vehicle wheel service apparatus, in particular a wheel balancer or a tyre changer, comprising a load means for applying a predetermined load onto a peripheral surface of a wheel/tyre assembly, a sensor device arranged to determine forces acting between the peripheral surface of the wheel/tyre assembly and the load means, wherein the forces comprise at least a first force acting in a radial direction of the wheel/tyre assembly and a second force acting in a circumferential direction of the wheel/tyre assembly, and an evaluation device arranged to determine a rolling resistance coefficient of the tyre on the basis of the first and second forces. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311232 | Vehicle Wheel and Tire Information Acquisition Device Fitting - A vehicle wheel includes a rim that extends in the wheel circumferential direction, that includes a rim hump formed in a convex form projecting to the outside in the wheel radial direction, and a through hole formed on a rim inclined face that is slanted to an inside in the wheel radial direction on an inside in a wheel width direction from a top of the rim hump. When the tire is fitted, a tire cavity region facing the rim hump is formed. The wheel includes a tire valve fitted to the through hole and a tire information acquisition device installed in the tire cavity region on the tire valve that acquires tire information on the condition of gas filling the tire cavity region. A fitting is provided between the rim inclined face and the tire information acquisition device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311233 | TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE - A tire pressure sensor device includes a tire pressure sensor including a housing and a mounting block defining a through portion in a coupling means thereof, and an air valve including an extension rod having a rod body rotatably inserted through the through portion and a stop block located at one end of the rod body and rotatable with the rod body between a first angular position where the stop block is kept in accurate alignment with the through portion and axially movable with the rod body through the through portion for allowing separation between the tire pressure sensor and the air valve and a second angular position where the stop block is stopped at the coupling means of the mounting block in a staggered manner relative to the through portion to prohibit separation between the tire pressure sensor and the air valve. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311234 | CONTROLLING FORMATION TESTER PROBE EXTENSION FORCE - A formation tester for use in a subterranean well can include a probe which extends outward into contact with an earth formation, and an adjustable flow control device which limits an extension pressure applied to extend the probe. A method of testing a subterranean formation can include positioning a formation tester in a wellbore, extending a probe of the formation tester outward into contact with the formation, and limiting a force applied by the probe to the formation, the limiting being performed by variable actuation of a flow control device downhole. Another formation tester can include a probe which extends outward into contact with an earth formation, with a force applied by the probe to the formation being remotely adjustable downhole. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311235 | Downhole Quartz Gauge with Minimal Electronics - A system and method of monitoring a pressure, temperature, and/or vibration of a hostile environment without requiring the use of active electronics or an oscillator circuit in that environment. The system and method interrogate a resonant pressure sensor and a resonant or passive temperature sensor connected to a transmission line and located at least 100 feet (30.48 m) away from a network analyzer. The system and method use the reflected frequencies from the sensors to determine the pressure, temperature, and/or vibration. If the sensors are networked by the transmission line or a network filter, the reflected portion can include the reflected transmission energy. The applied signal and reflected portion travel along the transmission line, which is preferably impedance matched to that of the system. If a multi-conductor cable is used, the effects of the cable's length and temperature are compensated for via a system calibration when in field use. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311236 | Method for metrologically differentiating material regions of a page-like, web-like or sheet-like material and device therefor - A method and device for metrologically differentiating material regions, namely majority regions and minority regions of a page-like, web-like or sheet-like material. At least one sensor receives a measuring signal of variable amplitude, the amplitude being variable depending on the material region located in a spatial detection range of the sensor. The amplitude is increased by a controllable amplifier. The material is moved relatively to the sensor such that majority regions are located in the spatial detection range of the sensor more frequently than minority regions. The method is characterized in that in phases, in which majority regions undergo examination by means of the sensor, by means of the amplifier regulation of the amplitude to a set point is carried out and the sensor generates a signal “majority region”, and that in situations, in which the amplitude undergoes a sufficient change, the sensor generates a signal “minority region”. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311237 | METHOD FOR DETECTING A FLOW PROPERTY OF A FLOWING FLUID MEDIUM - A method for detecting at least one flow property of a flowing fluid medium, at least one sensor element being used. The sensor element includes at least one heating element and at least two temperature measuring sensors. At least one first measured variable and at least one second measured variable, which is different from the first measured variable, are detected with the aid of the sensor element. The first measured variable and the second measured variable may be influenced by the flow property. At least one correction, in particular at least one correction factor and/or at least one correction vector, is generated from the first measured variable and the second measured variable. The flow property is determined from the first measured variable and the second measured variable under consideration of the correction. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311238 | MEMS/MOEMS SENSOR DESIGN - A MEMS/MOEMS sensor and method for using such sensor to detect a person's breath or other fluid for purposes of controlling a user interface of an electronic device. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311239 | Hydration Monitor - A hydration monitor comprises a housing and an attachment mechanism. The housing comprises a processing unit, a power source adapter, weight sensor(s), orientation sensor(s), data interface(s), and a memory. The weight sensor(s) measure a composite weight comprising a container weight and a liquid weight. The orientation sensor(s) measure the orientation of the container relative to the weight sensor. The memory contains instructions to cause the processing unit to calculate a volume of liquid in the container using the composite weight when the container orientation is in a measurable orientation. The data interface communicates data to at least one external device. The external device may include a hydration monitoring application. The attachment mechanism attaches the housing to the container. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311240 | Condition Monitoring Pod - Apparatuses are disclosed including an apparatus for machine fluid monitoring or sampling comprising a transparent sight glass attachable to a machine such that machine fluid is transferable to the sight glass. The sight glass may have one or more ports, an open first end, a closed second end, and a cavity for the machine fluid. A grommet may be positioned in a first port of the sight glass and may have a sealable access pathway through the grommet to the cavity within the sight glass through which a probe may be extended. A magnetic plug may be positioned in the second port of the sight glass extending into the cavity within the sight glass such that the magnetic plug is positionable for contact with the machine fluid. A sample port assembly may be connected to the sight glass whereby samples of the machine fluid are accessible. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311241 | MEMS PRESSURE SENSOR, ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ALTIMETER, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND MOVING OBJECT - A MEMS pressure sensor includes a diaphragm portion that becomes displaced according to a pressure, and a resonator arranged on a main surface of the diaphragm portion. The resonator includes: a first fixed electrode provided on the main surface; and a drive electrode having a second fixed electrode provided on the main surface, a movable electrode spaced apart from the first fixed electrode, overlapping with the first fixed electrode, as viewed in a plan view seen from a normal direction to the main surface, and driven in a direction that intersects the main surface, and a supporting electrode supporting the movable electrode and connected to the second fixed electrode. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311242 | MULTI-AXIS INTEGRATED MEMS INERTIAL SENSING DEVICE ON SINGLE PACKAGED CHIP - A multi-axis integrated MEMS inertial sensor device. The device can include an integrated 3-axis gyroscope and 3-axis accelerometer on a single chip, creating a 6-axis inertial sensor device. The structure is spatially with efficient use of the design area of the chip by adding the accelerometer device to the center of the gyroscope device. The design architecture can be a rectangular or square shape in geometry, which makes use of the whole chip area and maximizes the sensor size in a defined area. The MEMS is centered in the package, which is beneficial to the sensor's temperature performance. Furthermore, the electrical bonding pads of the integrated multi-axis inertial sensor device can be configured in the four corners of the rectangular chip layout. This configuration guarantees design symmetry and efficient use of the chip area. | 2014-10-23 |
20140311243 | ESTIMATION OF SIDEWALL SKEW ANGLES OF A STRUCTURE - An apparatus ( | 2014-10-23 |
20140311244 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETECTING DEFECTS IN WORKPIECES - Device and method for detecting a defect in a workpiece with a broadband transducer ( | 2014-10-23 |