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20100084199 | MULTIPLE FORCE-MEASURING DEVICE, FORCE-MEASURING MODULE, AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A CONDITION OF THE MULTIPLE FORCE-MEASURING DEVICE - A multiple force-measuring device, especially a multiple weighing device has at least two force-measuring modules. Each force-measuring module includes a force-measuring cell and a power delivery means. The power delivery means of at least one of the force-measuring modules in this arrangement is connected, directly or through a junction element, to a control cable that is connected to a power supply unit. The force-measuring modules are connected directly to each other through a module-connection cable that transfers electrical power therebetween. | 04-08-2010 |
20100243338 | VEHICLE SCALE COUPLING DEVICE - A coupling device designed to securely connect adjacent weigh platform modules of a vehicle scale. Such a device may include corresponding coupling elements, each adapted for attachment to a respective one of a pair of adjacent weigh platform modules. The coupling elements are designed for mating contact and include fastener assembly receiving cavity sections that, when the coupling elements are properly mated, form a fastener assembly receiving cavity in an exposed top surface of the coupling device. A fastener assembly is located in the fastener assembly receiving cavity and is operative to secure the mated arrangement of the coupling elements, thereby rigidly connecting the associated weigh platform modules. The accessible location of the fastener assembly facilitates both installation and subsequent service/repair procedures. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251833 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION TESTING OF DIGITAL LOAD CELLS - A device and method for effectuating the temperature compensation testing of digital load cells. The device uses conductive heat transfer to establish and maintain the temperature of the load cell(s) during testing. The device may include a vessel into which one or more load cells to be tested are placed. Temperature control of the load cells may be accomplished by circulating a temperature controlled fluid through the vessel. The vessel containing the one or more load cells may then be placed in a load application device that applies a load(s) to the one or more load cells during testing. Readings from the one or more load cells are used to establish a temperature compensation factor for each load cell tested. In other embodiments, temperature control of the load cells may be accomplished by placing the load cells in contact with a solid heat transfer element(s). | 10-07-2010 |
20140190754 | FORCE-MEASURING MODULE FOR A FORCE-MEASURING DEVICE USING A PLURALITY OF SUCH MODULES - A multiple force-measuring device, especially a multiple weighing device has at least two force-measuring modules. Each force-measuring module includes a force-measuring cell and a power delivery means. The power delivery means of at least one of the force-measuring modules in this arrangement is connected, directly or through a junction element, to a control cable that is connected to a power supply unit. The force-measuring modules are connected directly to each other through a module-connection cable that transfers electrical power therebetween. | 07-10-2014 |
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20150157965 | COMPARTMENTALLY EXPANDABLE ROTATING BELT FILTER FOR ENERGY USE REDUCTION - The present technology relates generally to fluid filtration systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward compartmentally expandable rotating belt filters and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a filtering system for contaminated fluid includes a first fluid filtering chamber having a first filter belt movably positioned therein and a second fluid filtering chamber having a second filter belt movably positioned therein. The first filter belt can be operable in parallel with the second filter belt. The system can further include a sensor configured to sense a condition related a volume of the contaminated fluid, a speed of flow of the contaminated fluid, or a level of contaminants in the contaminated fluid. A controller can be configured to initiate, stop, or adjust fluid flow to the first fluid filtering chamber and second fluid filtering chamber individually in response to the sensed condition. | 06-11-2015 |
20150182889 | ENHANCED MOMENTUM CLEANING DEVICE FOR ROTATING BELT SCREENS AND FILTERS - The present technology is directed to fluid filtration systems having enhanced momentum cleaning devices for filter belts and associated systems and methods. In some embodiments, for example, a filtering system includes a fluid channel having a continuous-loop filter belt positioned therein. The filter belt can be configured to trap contaminants while allowing fluid to pass through the filter belt. The system further includes a first cleaning device proximate to the filter belt and a second cleaning device proximate to the filter belt and downstream of the first cleaning device. In particular embodiments the first cleaning device is a scraping blade that presses against the filter belt and the second cleaning device is one of a wave form, vibrational, or mixed-phase stream energy delivery device. | 07-02-2015 |
20150203364 | INTEGRAL MEDIA RECONDITIONING AND RECOVERY SYSTEM - The present technology is directed generally to media reconditioning and/or recovery systems for use in fluid filtration. In some embodiments, a reconditioning system includes an additive source configured to inject an additive into a fluid filtration chamber for media reconditioning. In several embodiments, a controller controls the timing, sequence, amount, and/or duration of additive injection. The additive can be selected to achieve a desired filtration outcome. In some embodiments, the system further includes a recovery component configured to redirect and capture the filtered media. | 07-23-2015 |
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20090149736 | ATOMIC MAGNETOMETER SENSOR ARRAY MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Devices disclosed according to various embodiments use one or more arrays of atomic magnetometers to directly detection of relaxation of magnetic field induced subatomic precession within a target specimen. The disclosed devices and methods relate to application of utilization of a magnetic sensor with unique properties requiring changes in design, allowing new functions, and requiring alternative analysis methodologies. Various embodiments are also directed to methods for obtaining and processing magnetic signals. These methods may take advantage of the unique spatial arrangement of the atomic magnetometers and the capacity sensors to be used in either a scalar or a vector mode. Various embodiments have advantages over current techniques utilized for imaging of anatomical and non-anatomical structures. Such advantages may include, for example: development of a wearable, portable array, lower power consumption, potential wafer-level fabrication, the potential for development of a more rapid signal, decreased need for development of strong magnetic fields, and lower cost allowing wider availability. | 06-11-2009 |
20100219820 | Atomic Magnetometer Sensor Array Magnetoencephalogram Systems and Methods - Devices disclosed according to various embodiments use one or more arrays of atomic magnetometers to detect biologically derived magnetic fields. The disclosed devices and methods relate to application of utilization of a magnetic sensor with unique properties requiring changes in design, allowing new functions, and requiring alternative analysis methodologies. Various embodiments are also directed to methods for obtaining and processing biological magnetic signals. These methods may take advantage of the unique spatial arrangement of the atomic magnetometers and the capacity sensors to he used in either a scalar or a vector mode. Various embodiments have advantages over current magnetometer arrays for the purpose of detecting biological magnetic fields. Such advantages may include, for example: smaller size, lower power consumption, no necessity for cryogenic cooling, potential wafer-level fabrication, and/or the potential of better localization biological signals. In addition, various embodiments may allow increased target or subject mobility. | 09-02-2010 |
20120143018 | PORTABLE TOUCHLESS VITAL SIGN ACQUISITION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a non-contact MCG is anticipated as one embodiment. Additionally, a non-contact stethoscope, thermal sensor, or MCG could be utilized singly or in combination with each other, or included singly or together in other medical devices such as a fluoroscope, For example, a handheld, portable instrument comprising a non-contact stethoscope without a magnetometer or thermal sensor can provide a measure of acoustic signals without contacting a subject, while a non-contact thermal sensor as a single device can provide a rapid contactless temperature of a subject | 06-07-2012 |
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20090140147 | PIXEL STRUCTURE HAVING AN UMBRELLA TYPE ABSORBER WITH ONE OR MORE RECESSES OR CHANNELS SIZED TO INCREASE RADIATION ABSORPTION - A pixel structure for use in an infrared imager is provided. The pixel structure includes a substrate and a bolometer. The bolometer includes a transducer that has a spaced apart relationship with respect to the substrate and has an electrical resistance that varies in response to changes in the temperature of the transducer. The bolometer also includes an absorber that has a spaced apart relationship with respect to the transducer and has a thermal connection to the transducer permitting radiation absorbed by the absorber to heat the transducer. The absorber has a top side defining a recess or channel in the absorber. The recess or channel is adapted to effect the propagation path of a portion of radiation received by the absorber such that the radiation portion is absorbed by the absorber rather than exiting the absorber. The recess or channel also decreases the thermal mass of the bolometer. | 06-04-2009 |
20140138786 | HIGH DENSITY CAPACITOR INTEGRATED INTO FOCAL PLANE ARRAY PROCESSING FLOW - Methods and structures of photodetectors are described. The structure may include a readout integrated circuit substrate having an internally integrated capacitor. The structure may additionally include an external capacitor overlying the readout integrated circuit substrate. The external capacitor may be coupled with the internally integrated capacitor of the readout integrated circuit substrate, and configured to operate in parallel with the internally integrated capacitor of the readout integrated circuit substrate. The structure may also include a detector overlying the external capacitor. | 05-22-2014 |
20140267763 | INTEGRATED RADIATION SHIELD AND RADIATION STOP - An apparatus includes a detector that measures radiation. The apparatus also includes a window that is relationally coupled to the detector and a shield, so that the window is in between the detector and the shield. The apparatus further includes the shield that emits substantially constant radiation, and substantially blocks radiation from a camera housing at least partially surrounding the shield, so that the detector measures radiation passing through an optical system and the shield. | 09-18-2014 |
20150035108 | HIGH DENSITY CAPACITOR INTEGRATED INTO FOCAL PLANE ARRAY PROCESSING FLOW - Methods and structures of photodetectors are described. The structure may include a readout integrated circuit substrate having an internally integrated capacitor. The structure may additionally include an external capacitor overlying the readout integrated circuit substrate. The external capacitor may be coupled with the internally integrated capacitor of the readout integrated circuit substrate, and configured to operate in parallel with the internally integrated capacitor of the readout integrated circuit substrate. The structure may also include a detector overlying the external capacitor. | 02-05-2015 |