46th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130298600 | PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCTION OF AMMONIA SYNTHESIS GAS AND PURE METHANE BY CRYOGENIC SEPARATION - A process for the production of ammonia synthesis gas and pure methane by cryogenic separation of a feed gas containing at least 75% hydrogen as well as methane and nitrogen, the feed gas is cooled in a heat exchanger and partially condensed, the partially condensed feed is sent to a phase separator, the gas from the phase separator is sent to a nitrogen wash column, liquid nitrogen is sent to the top of the nitrogen wash column and ammonia synthesis gas is removed from the top of the nitrogen wash column, the liquid from the phase separator is expanded and sent to a separation column, a nitrogen enriched gas stream is removed from the top of the column and a nitrogen depleted liquid stream rich in methane is removed from the bottom of the column and the nitrogen depleted liquid stream rich in methane is vaporized to form a pure methane product. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298601 | Sour NGL Stream Recovery - A method for recovering a sour natural gas liquids stream is provided. In one embodiment, a carbon dioxide recycle stream that comprises carbon dioxide, natural gas liquids, and acid gas is received. The carbon dioxide recycle stream is separated into a purified carbon dioxide recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The purified carbon dioxide recycle stream comprises the carbon dioxide, and the natural gas liquids stream comprises the natural gas liquids and the acid gas. In another embodiment, a system comprises piping and a separator. The piping is configured to receive a recycle stream that comprises an injection gas, natural gas liquids, and acid gas. The separator is configured to separate the recycle stream into a purified recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The purified recycle stream comprises the injection gas, and the natural gas liquids stream comprises the natural gas liquids and the acid gas. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298602 | NGL Recovery from a Recycle Stream Having Natural Gas - A method for recovering natural gas liquids from a recycle stream having natural gas is provided. In one embodiment, a carbon dioxide recycle stream that comprises carbon dioxide, natural gas, and natural gas liquids is received. The carbon dioxide recycle stream is separated into a purified carbon dioxide recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. The purified carbon dioxide recycle stream comprises the carbon dioxide and the natural gas, and the natural gas liquids stream comprises the natural gas liquids. In another embodiment, a system comprises piping and a separator. The piping is configured to receive a recycle stream, and the separator is coupled to the piping and is configured to separate the recycle stream into a purified recycle stream and a natural gas liquids stream. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298603 | EARRING AND BACKING ASSEMBLY - An earring backing assembly including an earring post having a locking groove, a body, a handle and a spring. The spring is mounted on the handle. The handle is fitted within the body such that the spring presses at one end against the handle and at another end against the body. Together the handle and the body maintain an opening for receiving the earring post with the handle maintaining a locking ridge within the opening. The spring biases the locking ridge towards the center of the opening. When the handle is depressed against the pressure of the spring, the handle pivots, moving the locking ridge away from the center of the opening allowing for the earring post to be inserted into the opening. When the handle depression is released, the spring bias returns the locking ridge back towards the center of the opening, engaging the locking groove of the post. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298604 | Multiple gemstone setting simulating a large gemstone - The present invention relates to a gemstone assembly that includes a prong assembly and a gemstone assembly. The prong assembly includes a plurality of prong members adapted to receive the gemstone assembly therein. The gemstone assembly is in the shape of a diamond with at least a cutlet, a pavilion, a girdle, a crown, and a table, each of which is set with small diamonds to give the appearance of one large diamond. The gemstone assembly has a multidimensional base that includes an upper portion and a lower pavilion portion that are engaged and disengaged by up and down movement thereof. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298605 | Silicon Carbide Asscher Cut Gemstone - The instant application discloses, among other things, a specific set of cutting proportions tailored for the optical characteristics of Silicon Carbide (“SiC”) Asscher cut gemstone. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298606 | LOCALIZED HEATING VIA AN INFRARED HEAT SOURCE ARRAY OF EDGE SEALS FOR A VACUUM INSULATING GLASS UNIT, AND/OR UNITIZED OVEN WITH INFRARED HEAT SOURCE ARRAY FOR ACCOMPLISHING THE SAME - Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to edge sealing techniques for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques for providing localized heating to edge seals of units, and/or unitized ovens for accomplishing the same. In certain example embodiments, a unit is pre-heated to one or more intermediate temperatures, localized heating via at least one substantially two-dimensional array of heat sources is provided proximate to the peripheral edges of the unit so as to melt frits placed thereon, and cooled. In certain non-limiting implementations, the pre-heating and/or cooling may be provided in one or more steps. An oven for accomplishing the same may include multiple zones for performing the above-noted steps, each zone optionally including one or more chambers. Accordingly, in certain example embodiments, a temperature gradient proximate to the edges of the unit is created, thereby reducing the chances of breakage and/or at least some de-tempering of the substrates. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298607 | GLASS MANUFACTURING APPARATUSES WITH PARTICULATE REMOVAL DEVICES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Glass manufacturing apparatuses with particulate removal devices and methods for using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, a fusion draw machine for forming a glass web from molten glass includes an enclosure and a first pull roll and a second pull roll rotatably positioned in an interior of an enclosure. The first pull roll and the second pull roll cooperate to draw a glass web in a draw direction. A particulate removal device for removing particulate matter from the interior of the enclosure is fluidly coupled to the enclosure and includes a vacuum nozzle disposed in the interior of the enclosure and fluidly coupled to a vacuum source with a vacuum line. A particulate filter is fluidly coupled to the vacuum nozzle and the vacuum source and traps particulate matter exhausted from the interior of the enclosure through the vacuum nozzle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298608 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MOLDED GLASS ARTICLES, AND USE OF THE GLASS ARTICLES MANUFACTURED ACCORDING TO THE METHOD - Processes for producing shaped glass articles with a defined geometry are provided. In some embodiment, the process includes arranging a glass pane on a mould, heating the glass pane by infrared radiation, deforming the heated glass pane over the mould by gravity, negative pressure, and/or positive pressure, and cooling the shaped glass pane to obtain the shaped glass article with a defined geometry. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298609 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A GLASS MELTING FURNACE - The present invention relates to a glass melting furnace, comprising a channel-shaped melting tank, the batch material being charged at an upstream end, the molten glass being recovered at the downstream end, said furnace being heated by means of burners, in which 80% of the combustion energy is produced by oxycombustion, oxygen being supplied continuously from a production plant located nearby or via a gas pipe from remotely located plants, characterized in that the furnace is fitted with oxygen storage means such that, should continuous supply cease, the furnace can operate at least in a temperature-maintaining mode for a maximum time of eight hours. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298610 | FUSION SPLICING APPARATUS AND FUSION SPLICING METHOD - A fusion splicing apparatus fusion-splices end faces | 2013-11-14 |
20130298611 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING OPTICAL FIBER BASE MATERIAL AND APPARATUS OF THE SAME - A method of manufacturing an optical fiber base material includes: forming a porous glass base material by depositing glass particles; providing a synthetic quartz glass vessel at least partly made of quartz glass which contains aluminum equal to or less than 0.01 ppm; introducing dehydration reaction gas and inert gas into the vessel; heating a portion made of quartz glass which contains aluminum equal to or less than 0.01 ppm in the vessel that contains the dehydration reaction gas and the inert gas; and inserting the porous glass base material into the heated vessel to dehydrate and sinter the porous glass base material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298612 | WARP KNITTED FABRIC AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A warp knitted fabric to be used for an epidermis material to avoid stickiness and dampness due to sweating when one is seated for a long time, and which is light-weight and provides superior functionality; has a denbigh stitch texture or a cord stitch texture formed by supplying a base yarn by a front guide bar of a warp knitting machine having at least two guide bars, supplying an insertion yarn by a guide bar rearward of the front guide bar to knit an insertion texture, and knitting the insertion yarn underlapping the insertion yarn in the same direction and by an amount corresponding to the same number of needles as the underlapping of the base yarn supplied by the front guide bar, whereby the insertion yarn is exposed at a sinker-loop-side surface of a warp knitted fabric intermittently in a warp direction. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298613 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A METERING DEVICE, AND METERING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for operating a dispensing device ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298614 | LOCK STRUCTURE - A lock structure at least includes a driving plank and a guidance mechanism. The guidance mechanism and the driving plank are mutually coupled at a same unlatch position via the guidance mechanism, or, the guidance mechanism and the driving plank are mutually coupled at a same lock position, which prevents the driving plank from wrong installation to avoid a destruction of the lock structure or reinstallation. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298615 | SECURITY DEVICE FOR A PEDAL VEHICLE - A security device can be secured to a pedal vehicle to prevent the vehicle being pedalled. The security device includes a receiving means and a securing means. The receiving means may include a through-hole means for receiving part of a frame and a pedal crank arm of the vehicle and may have an open configuration in which the frame part and a part of the crank can be placed in the through-hole means, and a closed configuration in which a frame part and crank arm are held in the through-hole means against relative movement therebetween. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298616 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN ELECTRONIC LOCK - An interchangeable electronic lock includes an electronic access system to activate a motor which powers a gear assembly in the electronic lock. An optional manual bypass allows an operator to override the electronic access. When the lock is activated, the operator manually cranks a lock shaft to lock and unlock a storage unit. A controller selectively operates the motor to move the gear assembly in a linear direction. The gear assembly engages a first portion of a drive assembly with a second portion, to permit manual operation of the lock shaft to lock and unlock the storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair. The invention includes a system for operation of the electronic lock, a method of operating the electronic lock and software for operating the electronic lock. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298617 | LOCK ASSEMBLY - A lock assembly including a lock bolt, a first hub, a first electrically powered hub locker assembly and a manually driven hub locker assembly. The lock bolt is movable between a latching position and an unlatching position. The first hub is adapted to move the lock bolt in response to movement of a first handle. The first electrically powered hub locker assembly is positionable to selectively prevent or allow movement of the lock bolt in response to torque being applied to the first handle and is configurable for fail safe operation. The manually driven hub locker assembly is positionable to selectively prevent or allow movement of the lock bolt in response to torque being applied to the first handle. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298618 | PROXIMITY AUTOLOCK TOOLBOX - A proximity sensing toolbox lock is disclosed. A special motor powered autolock assembly is disclosed that attaches to convention tool boxes by pass through a standard “Double-D” profile keyhole to engage and move a 90 degree lock mechanism in response to an electrical or manual signal, A manual override is provided to disable the automatic operation if desired so that the lock can be operated by a key. Likewise, an override is provided to bypass the key lock and instead manipulate the lock using the assembly and not the manual (key) lock. The exemplary lock and autolock assembly can be adapted to a wide variety of containers and storage cabinets. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298619 | INTERCHANGEABLE ELECTRONIC LOCK - An electronic lock is interchangeable with mechanical locks in retrofit applications or as an OEM lock. The lock includes interchangeable modular components. The lock housing is interchangeable with other housings of different configurations to permit replacement of existing mechanical locks. The lock may also include interchangeable drivers for compatibility with other systems. The lock includes an electronic access system such as a programmable keypad or card reader to activate a motor which powers the electronic lock. An optional manual bypass allows an operator to override the electronic access, for example when the motor is inoperative. When the lock is activated, the operator manually cranks a lock shaft to lock and unlock a storage unit. An optional modular chassis assembly includes a removable array of components for testing, maintenance and repair. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298620 | MECHANICAL COMBINATION LOCK - The present application includes a combination lock system having gears, cams, and an interference system. In one embodiment, the angular position of the cams is adjusted by a user interface through operation of the gears. When the cams are in a predetermined position, the interference system is movable with respect to the cams and the system is unlocked. The user interface may be a pushbutton keypad. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298621 | KEY HAVING MOVABLE MEMBERS AND LOCKING SYSTEM - An illustrative key includes first and second substantially vertical blades being connected by a substantially horizontal connecting member such that an axial channel is formed between the two blades. Members may be slidingly coupled to the connecting member such that the members are moveable into the channel. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298622 | KEY HAVING A RETRACTABLE INSERT, AND RELATED INSERT-EXTENDING MODULE - The invention relates to a retractable key comprising an upper half-shell ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298623 | VARIABLE SECTION KEY AND LOCK - A key and lock are provided. The key is provided with a blade having a longitudinal axis. The blade is provided with a channel extending along at least a portion of the blade and along the longitudinal axis. One or more section members is disposed within the channel and coupled to the blade. The section member is capable of movement relative to the blade in the channel. A lock having a keyway and an associated tortuous path to receive the section members as the blade is inserted in the keyway is also provided. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298624 | CONTROL AND REGULATING DEVICE FOR A BENDING PRESS - The invention relates to a control and regulating device for a drive arrangement of a displaceable press beam of a bending press in particular a press brake, comprising a protective housing having an access orifice for a foot of an operator, and comprising a pedal-type actuating element disposed in the protective housing At least one detection means connected so as to communicate with a control and monitoring system of the bending press is assigned to the actuating element and is provided in the form of a motion profile detection means. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298625 | FORCE SENSOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING FORCES OF FILM STRIPS OR SHEET METAL STRIPS DURING ROLLING - A force sensor system for measuring forces that are transferred from film strips or sheet metal strips to a measuring roll during rolling in roll stands can be inserted into a cylindrical hole of a measuring roll under preload. The force sensor system includes a first force sensor and a preloading device for creating a preload on the first force sensor, so that the first force sensor can determine a force acting radially on the measuring roll. The first force sensor has a high sensitivity, which corresponds to the required measurement sensitivity of the contact force of the film strip or sheet metal strip. The force sensor system includes a second force sensor, which also can be placed under preload by means of the preloading device. The second force sensor is a statically measuring force sensor. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298626 | DESCALING NOZZLE FOR REMOVING SCALE FROM STEEL SHEET, DESCALING APPARATUS FOR REMOVING SCALE FROM STEEL SHEET, AND DESCALING METHOD FOR REMOVING SCALE FROM STEEL SHEET - Provided is a descaling nozzle that can efficiently remove scale from a steel sheet. A discharge section at an end of a descaling nozzle includes a discharge hole (main flow orifice) and a branch hole (branch flow orifice) that are connected to a large diameter portion that forms a cylindrical channel. The branch flow orifice discharges a part of water flow in the large diameter portion so that cavitation occurs at a boundary between the part of water flow discharged from the branch flow orifice and water flow that is discharged from the discharge hole. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298627 | Method And Apparatus For Applying A Lubricant While Rolling Metallic Rolled Stock - A method for applying a lubricant while rolling metallic rolled stock, e.g., a rolled strip guided through a roll gap between two work rolls, may include the following steps: producing a mixture of lubricant and a carrier gas in an atomization device; supplying the mixture to individual spray nozzles of an arrangement of spray nozzles, in order to produce a continuous overall spray jet in the direction of the width of the rolled strip; and applying the mixture by means of the overall spray jet to the surface of at least one of the work rolls and/or to the surface of the rolled strip. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298628 | Appratus and Method for Manufacturing a Large-Caliber Product Using Hydroforming - An apparatus and method for manufacturing using a hydroforming process. The apparatus includes: upper and lower molds; first and second axial punches which are disposed on opposite sides of the steel substance so as to be movable towards each other and which have front surfaces configured so as to be insertable into each other; first and second pressurization cylinders which move the first and second axial punches towards each other and insert them into each other, thus forming a sealing space defined by the first and second axial punches and a pressurization space defined by the steel substance and the first and second axial punches; and a control unit which, through an oil-pressure passage formed in at least one of the first and second axial punches, supplies fluid into the pressurization space to pressurize the steel substance, thus forming the large caliber product. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298629 | METHOD AND PROCESS FOR FORMING A PRODUCT - A method of forming a product via induction heating and forming of the product includes providing an induction heating coil for induction heating of a component and providing a die forming shell for supporting the component and for defining the final shape of a formed product formed from the component. The die forming shell includes a metallic material. A support structure is provided for supporting the die forming shell during the induction heating of the component. The support structure includes a metallic material. The support structure includes insulating portions to limit or substantially preclude inducement of electrical current through the support structure during the induction heating process. The component is inductively heated along its length while the component is in the die forming shell. The component is at least one of (a) heated before the formed product is formed and (b) heated while the formed product is formed. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298630 | FORMING METHOD AND FORMING DEVICE - An object of the present invention is to provide a forming method and a forming machine in which in forming e.g., a round steel pipe, predetermined forming can be performed with less additional deformation imparted to a workpiece without deteriorating the productivity of the conventional roll forming, thereby manufacturing a high-quality product with high dimension precision. To achieve this object, the present invention provides a forming method and a forming machine, which adopt a rotating unit which rotatably moves on an endless track a die train having dies with outwardly directed and swingable forming passes in a breakdown step at an early forming stage, and in which the forming pass of each die holds the edge of the workpiece to rotatably move the die by changing the die to a predetermined angle, thereby realizing bending, so that problems due to twisting onto forming rolls and high locally-caused contact stress can be greatly reduced. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298631 | ROLLING MILL STAND AND RELATED ROLLING MILL FOR LONGITUDINALLY ROLLING ROD-SHAPED BODIES - A rolling mill stand and related rolling mill for rolling rod-shaped bodies, even large in size, which meets the requirement of stiffness uniformity of the rolling mill stands in the transversal direction, all the hydraulic capsules being firmly fixed to the external structure of the rolling mill and providing for the side change of the rolls of each stand. The arrangement of rolling rolls and related extensions of each rolling mill stand is such to avoid problems of corrosion and damaging to the extensions themselves and to the reducers due to the drainage of the cooling waters. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298632 | EXPANSION BULLET FOR HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE - An expansion bullet for a heat exchanger tube includes a leading edge face, a trailing edge face, and a bullet body insertable into a tube of a heat exchanger to expand the tube. The bullet body extends from the leading edge face to the trailing edge face and has an outer profile defined by a single radius. An expansion mechanism for a tube of heat exchanger includes a bullet driving device and an expansion bullet drivable by the bullet driving device. The expansion bullet includes a leading edge face, a trailing edge face, and a bullet body insertable into a tube of a heat exchanger to expand the tube. The bullet body extends from the leading edge face to the trailing edge face and has an outer profile defined by a single radius. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298633 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THREE DIMENSIONAL CALIBRATION OF FORCE PLATES - A method for calibrating a force platform includes, providing a force platform and applying an nXm grid on a top surface of the force platform via a computing device. Next, applying p known loads on each of the nXm grid points of the top surface along a Z-axis being perpendicular to the X and Y axes and along the X and Y axes. Next, taking multipoint measurements at each grid point and for each applied known load along the X,Y and Z axes and generating six measured output signals, exact position coordinates and applied known load magnitude for each grid point. Next, assembling an array of nXmXp of six equations with six unknown for each grid point and applied known load and then solving the assembled equations and deriving a position and load specific calibration matrix for each grid point. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298634 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A WIND POWER PLANT - The present invention concerns a method of operating a wind power installation, wherein the wind power installation has an aerodynamic rotor in the form of a horizontal-axis rotor having a hub with at least one rotor blade, and provided on the rotor is at least one load measuring means for detecting a wind loading on the rotor, the method includes the steps: rotating the rotor of the wind power installation without or with a slight wind loading for calibration of the load measuring means and in that case recording a load measurement with the load measuring means, and calibrating the load measuring means based on the load measurement and previously known weight forces occurring at the rotor. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298635 | Techniques for Distributed Acoustic Sensing - The application describes techniques for monitoring the rate of flow of fluid in a conduit ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298636 | POSTURE SENSOR AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION - A system and method automatically calibrate a posture sensor, such as by detecting a walking state or a posture change. For example, a three-axis accelerometer can be used to detect a patient's activity or posture. This information can be used to automatically calibrate subsequent posture or acceleration data. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298637 | ANGLE CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING A FLUID SENSOR TO A FLUID LINE - An angle connector for the connection of a fluid sensor connecting piece of a fluid sensor to a fluid line, with a line connection for connecting the fluid line and a connecting sleeve for holding of the fluid sensor connecting piece with positive locking. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298638 | COMBUSTIBLE GAS DETECTION DEVICE - A combustible gas detection device includes an energization control circuit which controls the switching of the energization state of a heat generation resistor every predetermined time period such that the heat generation resistor alternately has resistances corresponding to two predetermined temperatures, a temperature measurement resistor disposed on the same substrate on which the heat generation resistor is disposed, where its resistance changes with the environmental temperature, a gas concentration computation section which calculates the combustible gas concentration by using a voltage generated across the heat generation resistor which is detected when electricity is supplied to the heat generation resistor and the environmental temperature based on a voltage change caused by a change in the resistance of the temperature measurement resistor. The predetermined time period is such that a change in the environmental temperature which occurs when the energization control circuit switches the energization state, falls within a range of 0.5° C. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298639 | Thermal Analysis Device and Method for Thermal Analysis Comprising Gas Analysis - A thermoanalysis device, including a controllable temperature regulating device for the controlled change in the temperature of a sample to be investigated, a detection device for the continuous detection of at least one signal characteristic of a property of the sample during the change in the temperature, and a gas analysis device for investigating gases which are liberated from the sample. In order to enable an improved time- and temperature-resolved investigation of volatile components and decomposition products, provision is made according to the invention such that, during the change in the temperature of the sample, the temperature regulating device is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal and/or the gas analysis device is constituted so as to be controllable and is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298640 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A SOOT SENSOR - A method for operating a soot sensor that has an interdigital electrode structure, to which a measurement voltage is applied. Soot particles from an exhaust gas flow are deposited onto the interdigital electrode structure and the measurement current is evaluated as a measure of the soot load of the soot sensor. The interdigital electrode structure is burned clean at or above a predetermined soot load, which is detected by means of an upper current threshold. The method includes burning the interdigital electrode structure clean by heating up the soot sensor after the upper current threshold has been reached; monitoring the measurement current while the interdigital electrode structure is being burned clean; and stopping the burning clean when the value of the measurement current has reached a lower current threshold. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298641 | SAMPLE COLLECTION UNIT, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MICROBIOLOGICAL AIR ANALYSIS - A sample collection unit for microbiological air analysis includes a housing and a sample treatment path. The housing has a sample inlet opening, an optical window, and an air outlet opening. The sample treatment path has a conjugation pad, and a test strip with a test area and an absorber section. The sample collection unit also has a device configured to receive a container for a solvent, and a device configured to release the solvent. The sample collection unit is preferably configured as a disposable component in the form of a cartridge. Integration of the container for the solvent in the sample collection unit permits simplification and automation of the corresponding sampling method. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298642 | REMOTE AIR MONITORING ARRAY SYSTEM - An air monitoring array system can comprise a plurality of air quality sensor devices arranged within a selected area, which can be configured to measure air pollutant levels in the selected area. Furthermore, each of the plurality of air quality sensor devices can comprise at least one sensor operatively coupled to a controller, and a wireless communication device also coupled to the controller. In various embodiments, the controller can be configured to receive a measured input from the at least one sensor. Also, the wireless communication device can be configured to communicate with a central server. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298643 | EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS LEAK TESTER AND LEAK TEST METHOD - A tester and method for testing for a leak in an evaporative-emissions system of a motor vehicle comprise a/an power supply, computer, display communicating with the computer, analog-to-digital board communicating with the power supply and computer, pressure sensor communicating with the hoard, housing into which the power supply, board, and sensor are integrated, stationary enclosure, and test connection including a hose to the enclosure. A fuel-vapor pressure-rise rate is recorded with an engine of a motor vehicle turned “off.” A value is recorded that directly correlates with an out-gassing affect created by a volume, blend, and temperature of fuel. A “purge” cycle occurs at idling of the vehicle within a short period of time. The engine applies a vacuum to a fuel-delivery system of the vehicle. Vacuum decay is recorded. A leak rate is determined by off-setting the recorded fuel-vapor pressure-rise rate with the recorded vacuum decay. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298644 | Apparatus and Method For Measuring Viscosity of a Fluid - An apparatus and method are provided for measuring the viscosity of a fluid. The apparatus typically includes an inlet line that is configured to receive a flow of the fluid, and at least one porous medium column that receives the flow of the fluid from the inlet line and resists the flow so that a pressure of the fluid at the outlet is less than a pressure of the fluid at the inlet. A pressure sensor is configured to measure a pressure differential between an inlet and outlet of the column, and the sensor is adapted to determine the viscosity of the fluid according to the pressure differential and the permeability of the porous medium. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298645 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - A process and an apparatus determine the rheological properties of medium samples. The normal forces arising in a measuring gap perpendicular to the measuring surfaces are recorded with a recording unit and the height of the measuring gap is adjusted with a positioning unit and with positioning elements actuated by the positioning unit. During the measuring procedure the initial height of the measuring gap is kept constant, by the values of the normal forces arising being linked with a calibrating function, and in that, upon detection of normal forces arising, values derived from the calibrating function are drawn upon as control signals, with which at least one sliding actuator acting on at least one of the two measuring elements is driven, which by position adjustment or height adjustment of the respective measuring element performs an immediate resetting of a height of the measuring gap, changed by the normal forces exerted by the medium sample to be examined, to the initial spacing set originally. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298646 | CAVITATION SENSOR - According to various embodiments, a cavitation sensor for detecting bubbles in a liquid is provided. The cavitation sensor may include: a substrate having an insulative surface; and an electrode arrangement provided on or within the insulative surface of the substrate. The electrode arrangement may include a first electrode and a second electrode being isolated from each other by the insulative surface, each of the first and the second electrode including a sensing portion. The spacing between the sensing portion of the first electrode and the sensing portion of the second electrode is adapted to allow charge flow between the first electrode and the second electrode caused by cavitation occurring at the sensing portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298647 | FITTING ELEMENT WITH BIO-COMPATIBLE SEALING - A fitting element is configured for coupling tubing to a fluidic device having a receiving cavity configured for receiving the fitting element, where the tubing has an inner contact surface of a biocompatible material, the inner contact surface being configured to contact a fluid to be conducted by the tubing, and the receiving cavity having a receiving contact surface of a bio-compatible material. The fitting element includes a first sealing element of a bio-compatible material configured for sealing to the bio-compatible material of the inner contact surface of the tubing, and a second sealing element configured for sealing against a pressure ambient to a pressure of the fluid in the tubing. Upon coupling of the tubing to the fluidic device, at least a portion of the receiving contact surface, the first sealing element, and the second sealing element enclose an interspace, each surface of the interspace being a bio-compatible material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298648 | TEMPERATURE SENSING ANALYTE SENSORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING SAME - An analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298649 | MEASUREMENT OF INTERFACIAL PROPERTY - Interfacial tension between first and second immiscible liquids is determined using a device in which entrance and exit channels are connected by a cavity with wider cross-section. A flow of the first liquid enters the cavity as a jet and breaks into droplets within the cavity. Passage of a droplet through the exit channel feeds back to perturb the jet entering the cavity. An alternating signal applied to a heating element perturbs the incoming jet and is progressively scanned over a frequency range which includes the system's resonant frequency (frequency of droplet formation with no signal to the heating element). A bandwidth of frequency is observed in which the frequency of droplet formation is phase locked to the frequency applied to the heater. The ratio of resonant frequency to this bandwidth is a measurement of the interfacial tension between the two liquids. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298650 | MOISTURE-SENSITIVE CERAMIC MATERIAL AND A MOISTURE-SENSITIVE CERAMIC ELEMENT - A moisture-sensitive ceramic material having a composition represented by the general formula RE(A,B)O | 2013-11-14 |
20130298651 | Ripe Fruit Indicator - This invention provides a measurable, easy and inexpensive way to gauge the ripeness/hardness of the interior of a fruit without cutting into it. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298652 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASSET MONITORING - Disclosed are devices and methods for detecting and relaying operating parameters of equipment, devices or liquid, gaseous or solid materials. Embodiments of the invention may be utilized to determine whether equipment is operating within established operating parameters or to detect other characteristics of the equipment, device or material being monitored. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298653 | Method Of Controlling Fuel Composition Learning - A method of controlling fuel composition learning includes steps of monitoring changes in airflow within an engine to determine steady state conditions. The method further includes steps of initiating a fuel composition learning process during steady state conditions. A current fuel component concentration factor is updated using a temporary fuel component concentration factor. The temporary fuel component concentration factor is calculated as the average of an air/fuel correction factor. Once the current fuel component concentration factor is updated, the temporary fuel component concentration factor is reset. The air/fuel correction factor is reset to reflect any difference that existed between the temporary fuel component concentration factor and the air/fuel correction factor at the update time. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298654 | METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING A VALVE OF A FLUID SUPPLY LINE - In a method for diagnosing a valve in a fluid supply line to a suction line of an air system of a combustion engine, the fluid supply line being is part of an exhaust-gas recirculation system or a crankcase ventilation system, when the valve is actuated, a first pressure in the suction line is monitored for change, and an error of the valve is detected if the change of the first pressure lies outside a specific reference range when the valve is actuated. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298655 | SERVICE TEST FOR EXHAUST GAS TREATMENT SYSTEM - A service procedure to test the SCR device involves turning on an upstream and downstream SCR NOx sensor, turning off an NH | 2013-11-14 |
20130298656 | SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING TIRE UNIFORMITY MACHINES AND METHODS OF USING THE CHARACTERIZATIONS - A tire uniformity machine includes an apparatus for receiving and rotating a tire. The apparatus includes opposed spindles for receiving, inflating and rotating a tire, and a load wheel applied to the rotating tire to obtain tire test results. A spindle alignment assembly is associated with the opposed spindles to align the spindles with one another each time a tire is received. At least one characterizing device is associated with components of the apparatus to characterize forces of the opposed spindles and the characterized forces are used in adjusting tire test results. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298657 | SYSTEM FOR CHARACTERIZING TIRE UNIFORMITY MACHINES AND METHODS OF USING THE CHARACTERIZATIONS - A tire uniformity machine includes an apparatus for receiving and rotating a tire. The apparatus includes opposed spindles for receiving, inflating and rotating a tire, and a load wheel applied to the rotating tire to obtain tire test results. A spindle alignment assembly is associated with the opposed spindles to align the spindles with one another each time a tire is received. At least one characterizing device is associated with components of the apparatus to characterize forces of the opposed spindles and the characterized forces are used in adjusting tire test results. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298658 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING INFORMATION RELATING TO CONDITION OF TIRE, TIRE ASSEMBLY, AND TIRE CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM - A transmission device of a tire condition monitoring system comprises a sensor which detects, as tire information, the condition of gas filled into a tire cavity region, a transmitter which transmits the detected tire information by radio, and a housing which covers the sensor and the transmitter. A surface of the housing defines an opening that connects an internal space within the housing and the tire cavity region. The opening extends on the surface of the housing while forming the shape of a straight line, a curved line, or a combination of a straight line and a curved line. The maximum value of the opening width orthogonal to the direction in which the opening extends is 0.8 mm or less. Even if a flat tire is fixed using a puncture sealant, tire information such as tire pressure information can be appropriately measured and acquired by this transmission device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298659 | Wind Tunnel Model Measuring System and Method - There is provided a wind tunnel model measuring system for use with a wind tunnel. The system has a measuring assembly with an automated movable structure with at least one measuring device mounted thereon and configured for placement within the wind tunnel, and a measuring controller device located outside the wind tunnel to control the automated movable structure in order to remotely move the automated movable structure from a storage position within the wind tunnel to one or more operating positions with respect to a wind tunnel model within the wind tunnel and to allow the at least one measuring device to determine a relative position of at least one movable first component with respect to a second component, both of the wind tunnel model. The system further has a processing device configured for placement outside the wind tunnel and coupled to the measuring controller device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298660 | KIT FOR PERFORMING ADHESIVE AUDITS AND A METHOD FOR DOING THE SAME - This invention is directed to a kit for performing adhesive audits and a method of doing the same. The kit and method can be used to improve the speed and ease with which adhesive audits are performed | 2013-11-14 |
20130298661 | Apparatus and Method for Analyzing Drilled Submarine Sediment on Ship - Provided are an apparatus and a method for analyzing drilled submarine sediment on a ship. The apparatus includes: a core temperature measuring unit measuring temperatures of each portion of the drilled core positioned on a ship; a gas content analyzing unit analyzing a kind and a content of gases included in a submarine sediment sample collected from the drilled core in a state in which it is positioned on the ship; and a salinity measuring unit measuring salinity of the submarine sediment sample collected from the drilled core in a state in which it is positioned on the ship. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298662 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TESTING LOST CIRCULATION MATERIALS - Apparatus and methods for simulation of bore hole fractures are disclosed. A device for simulating a fracture in a subterranean formation comprises a housing, a gap in the housing, and one or more shims positioned inside the gap. The shims cover at least a portion of a surface of a wall forming the gap. The device further comprises an inlet for directing a sample fluid into the gap. The sample fluid flows through the gap and flows out of the gap through an outlet. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298663 | FLOW MEASUREMENT | 2013-11-14 |
20130298664 | PIPE WITH VIBRATIONAL ANALYTICS - A system is disclosed that includes a pipe and a device for measuring and storing vibration data related to the use of the pipe and its remaining lifespan. The data can be collected wirelessly using a radio frequency device. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298665 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING STRAIN & PRESSURE - A method for monitoring a well treatment, comprising the steps of installing at least one distributed acoustic strain sensor in at least one monitoring well, said monitoring well being a known distance from the treatment well, initiating a well treatment on the first well, monitoring the formation surrounding the monitoring well using the distributed acoustic strain sensor, and using the distributed acoustic strain sensor, detecting a change in strain at a first location in the monitoring well, using the change in strain to make determinations about the well treatment. The sensor may comprise a fiber optic cable. The change in strain may be used as an indicator that the effect of the well treatment has extended beyond a predetermined preferred treatment zone, the treatment may be a fracture treatment, and the well treatment may be controlled or ceased based on the determinations made in step e). | 2013-11-14 |
20130298666 | FLOW SENSOR - A flow sensor for direct measurement of mass flow that includes a rigid, electrically conductive carrier part and a sensor element that is connected to the carrier part via electrically conductive connections. The sensor element includes a plate-like carrier substrate on which a temperature sensor and a heating element are disposed. The sensor element also includes a stable encapsulation, which partially surrounds the sensor element and the carrier part in form-locking fashion. The sensor element also includes a first region on a top side of the sensor element that is not covered by the encapsulation and a second region of an underside of said sensor element that is not covered by the encapsulation. The mass flow to be measured can circulate around the first region and the second region without hindrance. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298667 | Apparatus and Method for Capacitive Fill Level Measurement - The invention relates to an apparatus for capacitive determining and/or monitoring at least of fill level of a medium in a container, comprising a probe unit having at least one probe electrode, and an electronics unit, which supplies at least the probe electrode with an electrical, transmitted signal, and receives and evaluates an electrical, response signal from the probe unit. Besides relating to an apparatus, the invention also relates to a corresponding method. The invention is distinguished by features including that an electronics unit supplies the probe electrode at least at times by means of a frequency sweep with a transmitted signal, which has a plurality of discrete frequencies following one another within a predeterminable frequency band, that the electronics unit, based on the frequency sweep, ascertains a measuring frequency optimal for present application parameters, and that the electronics unit determines fill level from the response signal belonging to the optimal measuring frequency. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298668 | SENSOR UNIT AND MOTION ANALYSIS DEVICE - A sensor unit includes a motion sensor which detects a motion of an object, outputs a detection value, and is mounted on the object through an attachment, a filter which receives the detection value, passes a given frequency band, and is able to change a cutoff frequency of the frequency band, and a control unit which controls the cutoff frequency, wherein the control unit determines the cutoff frequency in accordance with hardness of the attachment. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298669 | INTEGRATED SENSORS AND SENSING METHODS - Embodiments relate to integrated sensors and sensing methods. Embodiments relate to integrated sensor layouts. Embodiments are configured to maximize a ratio of sensor spacing over a die area. While being generally applicable to many different types of sensors, particular advantages can be presented for magnetoresistive (xMR) sensors. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298670 | VIBRATION GYRO HAVING BIAS CORRECTING FUNCTION - A vibration gyro having a structure for canceling a quadrature error generated by structural asymmetricity due to production tolerance and a means for correcting a bias value when an angular velocity is zero. In order to apply a counter torque to a sense mass for canceling the quadrature error, left correction comb electrodes are fixed to a substrate adjacent to a left drive mass, and comb electrodes opposed to the correction comb electrodes are arranged on an inner portion of a frame member which constitutes the left drive mass. By applying DC voltage to the correction electrodes, electrostatic force, for canceling the leakage rotational displacement of the sense mass generated when the input angular velocity is zero, is generated. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298671 | FLEXURE BEARING TO REDUCE QUADRATURE FOR RESONATING MICROMACHINED DEVICES - An example include microelectromechanical die for sensing motion that includes a fixed portion, an anchor coupled to the fixed portion, a first nonlinear suspension member coupled to anchor on a side of the anchor, a second nonlinear suspension member coupled to the anchor on the same side of the anchor, the second nonlinear suspension member having a shape and location mirroring the first nonlinear suspension member about an anchor bisecting plane and a proof-mass that is planar, the proof mass suspended at least in part by the first nonlinear suspension member and the second nonlinear suspension member such that the proof-mass is rotable about the anchor and is slideable in a plane parallel to the fixed portion. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298672 | YAW-RATE SENSOR - A yaw-rate sensor, having a substrate which has a main extension plane, for detecting a yaw rate about a first direction extending either parallel to the main extension plane or perpendicular to the main extension plane. The yaw-rate sensor has a drive device, a first Coriolis mass and a second Coriolis mass, the drive device being configured to drive at least one part of the first Coriolis mass and at least one part of the second Coriolis mass in a direction parallel to a drive direction extending perpendicular to the first direction. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298673 | GYRO SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A gyro sensor includes a substrate, and a first function element, a second function element and a third function element which are arranged above the substrate. With respect to function elements next to each other of the first function element, the second function element and the third function element, the direction of vibration of a vibrating body of one function element is different from the direction of displacement of a movable body of the other function element, and the direction of displacement of a movable body of the one function element is different from the direction of vibration of a vibrating body of the other function element. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298674 | PIEZOELECTRIC FILM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, INK JET HEAD, METHOD OF FORMING IMAGE BY THE INK JET HEAD, ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSOR, METHOD OF MEASURING ANGULAR VELOCITY BY THE ANGULAR VELOCITY SENSOR, PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATING ELEMENT, AND METHOD OF GENERATING ELECTRIC POWER USING THE PIEZOELECTRIC GENERATING ELEMENT - The purpose of the present invention is to provide an angular velocity sensor capable of measuring an exact angular velocity, an ink jet head capable of producing an exact amount of ink, and a piezoelectric generating element capable of generating electric power due to positive piezoelectric effect. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298675 | MEMS Inertial Sensor and Method of Inertial Sensing - The invention comprises an inertia! sensor comprising a frame, a proof mass; a first resonant element having a proximal end and a distal end, the first resonant element being fixed to the frame at its proximal end and coupled to the proof mass at its distal end, a second resonant element having a proximal end and a distal end, the second resonant element being fixed to the frame at its proximal end, adjacent to the first resonant element such that there is no coupling between the second resonant element and the proof mass, a means for coupling the first resonant element to the second resonant element; a drive means coupled to the first and second resonant elements for vibrating the first and second resonant elements; and a sensor assembly for detecting the amplitude of vibration of the resonant elements. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298676 | MEASURING DEVICE AND MEASURING METHOD - In a measurement device ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298677 | DEVICE FOR PREDICTION UNDERGROUND BEHAVIOR BY USING ACOUSTIC EMISSION SENSOR AND PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF - Provided is a device for predicting an underground behavior by using an acoustic emission (AE) sensor, including: a waveguide rod having an elongated end to be inserted in a borehole; a plurality of acoustic emission sensors mounted on different positions of the waveguide rod; a wrapping layer configured to cover a circumferential surface of the waveguide rod such that a gap is formed between the waveguide rod and the wrapping layer; an acoustic emission generating layer filled into the gap and being homogeneous along a direction of the waveguide rod; and a grouting layer configured to fix the waveguide rod in the borehole. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298678 | Process to Monitor Unwanted Formation of a Polymer having Internal Strain by Acoustic Emission Analysis - A process to monitor unwanted formation of a polymer having internal mechanical strain is disclosed. The acoustic emission generated by polymer formation is detected by one or more acoustic sensors attached to a piece of equipment. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298679 | Acoustic Coin Sensor - The present subject matter relates to a capacity detector, a waveguide and a manifold for use with a coin sensor as well as methods for sensing a capacity of a coin receptacle. In one aspect, the waveguide for use with a coin sensor comprises an excitation end for receiving an acoustic signal, a horn end for disposition adjacent to a coin receptacle, and a conduit interconnecting the horn end and the excitation end. In embodiments, the horn end of the waveguide may define a horn selected from a tapered horn, an exponential horn, a tractrix horn, or a modified tractrix horn. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298680 | METHOD OF INSPECTING WHEEL HUB UNIT - In a method of inspecting a wheel hub unit configured by attaching a rolling bearing. Which has an inner ring and an outer ring, to a hub wheel, an acoustic inspection dement is arranged so as to be in contact with an outer peripheral face of the outer ring, and the wheel hub unit (components except the outer ring) is rotated to measure an acoustic value of the outer ring and hence conduct inspection. When the wheel hub unit (components except the outer ring) is rotated, a preloading load that is equal to or higher than a load at which an axial internal clearance of the rolling bearing is a negative clearance is applied to the rolling bearing, and the axial internal clearance of the rolling bearing A is changed from a positive clearance before application of the load to a negative clearance after application of the load. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298681 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE FIBRE ORIENTATION IN A FIBRE-REINFORCED COMPONENT HAVING A NUMBER OF FIBRES DISTRIBUTED IN A LAMINATE MATERIAL - A method for determining the fibre orientation in a fibre-reinforced component having a number of fibres distributed in a laminate material is provided. The fibres are orientated in at least one defined direction. An ultrasonic signal is emitted into the component by an ultrasonic transducer. A reflected ultrasonic signal is received by an ultrasonic receiver and a measurement signal is generated. The ultrasonic transducer and the ultrasonic receiver are disposed in a defined linear relationship. Information is determined indicating a degree of the fibre orientation in relation to the defined linear relationship of the ultrasonic transducer and the ultrasonic receiver from the respective measurement signal. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298682 | Variable Radius Inspection Using Sweeping Linear Array - Method and apparatus for enabling ultrasonic inspection of a changing, insufficiently defined or unknown shape (e.g., a variable radius or a noncircular radius caused by the use of soft tooling) at a rate that meets production requirements. The apparatus comprises a linear ultrasonic array (i.e., sensor) incorporated in a toppler, which in turn is slidably supported by an oscillating sensor mechanism carried by a traveling trailer vehicle. As a result of this arrangement, the sensor can undergo a back-and-forth sweeping motion coupled with motion along the spar radius. The sensor is further able to displace radially relative to a sweep pivot axis and rotate (hereinafter “topple”) about a topple pivot axis. In this manner, the orientation of the sensor can adjust to the contour of the inspected surface as the sensor scans. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298683 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING INHOMOGENEITIES - An apparatus for detecting inhomogeneities in panels ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298684 | Method for Detecting Damage to a Hollow Shaft - A method for detecting damage to a hollow shaft having no radially encircling notches, openings, or channels by:
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20130298685 | LINEAR SCANNER WITH ROTATING COUPLING FLUID - An inspection arrangement and an associated method for inspecting an elongate object. The arrangement includes a housing providing an interior space. The housing has an entrance and exit that are aligned. The arrangement includes a plurality of ultrasonic sensor arrays disposed to direct ultrasonic sensory pluses. Each sensor array has a plurality of ultrasonic sensors with each ultrasonic sensor positioned to direct a respective ultrasonic sensory pulse in a respective direction. The arrangement includes a fluid delivery device that delivers a coupling fluid into the interior space. The coupling fluid transmits the ultrasonic sensory pluses to the elongate object. The arrangement includes a plurality of redirecting elements associated with the plurality of ultrasonic sensor arrays. Each redirecting element is positioned such that ultrasonic sensory pluses from the respective ultrasonic sensor array proceed through the respective redirecting element and are redirected along a different direction. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298686 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A ROTOR - A monitoring device for monitoring rotors of turbines, including: an acoustic sensor; and a sound waveguide for connecting the acoustic sensor to a sensing point close to the rotor of the turbine. The acoustic sensor is configured to detect, as soundwaves, pressure fluctuations due to pressure differences between suction and pressure sides of blades of the rotor as they move past in proximity of a sensing point. A method of monitoring a rotor of a turbine transmits pressure fluctuations due to pressure differences between suction sides and pressure sides of blades of the rotor going past the proximity of a sensing point by a sound waveguide to an acoustic sensor to be picked up as soundwaves. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298687 | SENSOR ARRANGEMENT, FOR EXAMPLE, ON AN ANCHOR BOLT - A sensor arrangement, for example, on an anchor bolt, including at least one sensor ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298688 | TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED FORCE SENSOR - A force sensor may include a housing having a cavity enclosing a sense die, an actuating element and an elastomeric seal. The sense die may have a force sensing element for sensing a force applied to a surface of the sense die, and a temperature compensation circuit. The temperature compensation circuit may be located on the surface of the sense die and may be configured to at least partially compensate for the temperature sensitivity of the force sensing element. The actuating element may extend outside the housing and be used to transfer a force applied externally from the housing to the sense die. The elastomeric seal may include one or more conductive elements separated from the edge of the elastomeric seal by an insulating elastomeric material. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298689 | PASSIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE REFLECTOR FOR MEASURING LOCAL STRAIN IN A STRUCTURE ON THE EARTH'S SURFACE - A passive electromagnetic wave reflector for measuring, from a satellite, local strain in a structure located on the Earth's surface, characterized in that it comprises a substantially vertical, relative to the Earth's surface, planar element, the planar element having a rectilinear side making contact with the structure the strain of which is to be measured, said element being aligned with the axis of the Earth's poles, and, fixed to the planar element, a mechanical structure having a first part located on a first side of the planar element and a second part located on a second side of the planar element, opposite the first side, the mechanical structure forming a rectilinear edge that, in combination with the rectilinear side of the planar element, forms a means for holding in position the reflector on the structure the strain of which is to be measured. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298690 | ENTROPY-BASED IMPACT LOAD IDENTIFICATION - Methods and apparatus for identifying the location of the load on a structure. Various embodiments include calculating a plurality of potential loading sites, assessing the statistical order of each of those predictions, and selecting regions of the structure where the load most likely occurred based on the orderliness (or randomness) of the assessments. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298691 | PART FATIGUE FRACTURE EVALUATING APPARATUS, PART FATIGUE FRACTURE EVALUATING METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM - There is derived an index FS (P) obtained by integrating the product of a probability distribution function f (√{square root over ( )}area | 2013-11-14 |
20130298692 | METHOD FOR MAKING TEST SPECIMEN AND TEST EQUIPMENT TO EVALUATE THE SAFETY OF PIPING - Provided herein is a test equipment for evaluating safety of a piping for use in nuclear power plants, the test equipment having a test specimen made of a same material as the piping, and having a notch cut from a first surface which is an end portion of the test specimen, with a crack formed at an end portion of the notch; and a load applier connected to the test specimen to apply a load in a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the notch is cut, wherein a pair of pin holes are connected to the load applier such that they are arranged to be distanced from each other along the direction of the load applied to the test specimen, and a central point is provided in a space between a second surface opposing the first surface and an end portion of the crack. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298693 | METHOD OF FATIGUE TESTING A COMPONENT - A method of fatigue testing a component comprising the steps of machining a channel of predetermined depth and predetermined width in a surface of a component, applying a salt solution into the channel in the surface of the component and heating the component to a suitable temperature to evaporate the solvent from the salt solution to deposit the salt in the channel in the surface of the component, placing the component in an atmosphere containing air and sulphur dioxide at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined period of time to precondition the grain boundaries, and fatigue testing the component. The method is useful for determining the fatigue life of gas turbine engine discs or gas turbine engine rotor blades particularly the firtree shaped disc posts or the firtree shaped rotor blade roots. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298694 | High-Capacity Wide-Range Variable Rotational Rate Vane Testing Device - System and method for using an apparatus for measuring shear strength and viscosity of sediments that extend both the maximum rotational rate attainable and the maximum torque sustainable, and include a high data acquisition rate and data storage. The apparatus can accurately measure, for example, but not limited to, peak, evolution, and residual values of the undrained shear strength, yield, and viscous and plastic flow (including hardening and softening) characteristics of cohesive sediments at various pre-set and variable values of the rotational velocity of the vane sensor. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298695 | MEASURING DEVICE WITH A FLUID METER - A measuring device is provided that includes a fluid meter for determination of the flow rate of a fluid flowing through a measuring tube, at least one measuring unit for detecting physical, chemical or biological properties of the fluid, at least one evaluation unit for evaluation of the data captured by means of the measuring unit, and at least one communication unit, wherein the measuring unit, evaluation unit and communication unit are designed as one or more individual modules and each individual module can be connected mechanically to the fluid meter. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298696 | FLOW MEASUREMENT - The volumetric rate of flow out of a flow line ( | 2013-11-14 |
20130298697 | Pressure isolated fiber optic torque sensor - Fabry-Perot and Bragg grating optical measuring principles are combined with a torsional stress sensing mechanism that converts torque applied in one fluid environment to force exerted in a second environment to measure extreme environmental parameters such as pressure in a petroleum producing borehole. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298698 | TORQUE SENSOR - A torque sensor which detects a deflection angle between an input and an output shaft which are aligned with a shaft axis. An annular sine ring, annular cosine ring, and annular flux return ring, each constructed of a ferromagnetic material, are coaxially disposed around the shaft axis. A sine spoke has one end attached to the output shaft and its other end closely adjacent the sine ring and, similarly, a cosine spoke is secured to the output shaft at one end and is positioned closely adjacent the cosine ring at its other end. A pair of flux return spokes are also secured to the output shaft, each diametrically opposed from the sine or cosine spoke, and have their outer ends closely adjacent the return ring. A magnetic flux bridge is formed between the return flux ring and the sine ring as well as the cosine ring while magnetic sensors determine the magnitude of the flux across each bridge. A magnet is attached to the input shaft and positioned midway between the cosine spoke and sine spoke so that deflection between the input shaft and output shaft varies the magnitude of magnetic flux across each bridge. | 2013-11-14 |
20130298699 | SEPARATION MODE CAPACITORS FOR SENSORS - A capacitor for use in sensors includes opposed first and second capacitor plates, wherein the second capacitor plate is mounted to the first capacitor plate by a flexible attachment. The flexible attachment is configured and adapted so that flexure of the attachment causes a change in the spacing between the first and second capacitor plates to cause a change in the capacitance thereacross. | 2013-11-14 |