Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
073756000 | Mounting and connection | 80 |
20080196507 | Pressure sensor incorporating a compliant pin - A method of incorporating compliant pins in a pressure sensor that uses PCB (printed circuit board) and is press fitted into the compliant pins. The compliant pins are made in the leadframe and the leadframes are molded into the plastic housing. The PCB is press fitted to the leadframe/housing assembly. | 08-21-2008 |
20080202250 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor comprises a housing, a housing socket and a pressure port which projects into the housing and which is made of a lead free material. The pressure sensor exhibits a pressure sensing element, which is adhesively cemented on the pressure port, so that a passage, located in the pressure port, is sealed on one side. In one region, the pressure port exhibits a surface roughness and is provided with an adhesive bonding coat. Therefore, in this region the pressure sensing element is connected by adhesive cement to the pressure port. | 08-28-2008 |
20080223144 | Sensor - A sensor comprising a base body and a sensor element, in particular for transforming and/or transferring measuring variables. The sensor element is associated with a receiving element. | 09-18-2008 |
20080250862 | Pressure sensor device including temperature sensor contained in common housing - A pressure sensor device includes a temperature sensor mounted on a common housing composed of a resin head and a resin pipe both hermetically connected to each other. The pressure sensor device is mounted on, for example, on an intake manifold of an internal combustion engine to measure an amount of air supplied to the engine based on detected pressure and temperature of the air. A pressure sensor is mounted on the resin head, and a temperature sensor element is supported in the resin pipe. A lead wire of the temperature sensor element such as a thermistor is electrically connected to a conductor bar embedded in the resin pipe. The temperature sensor is directly exposed to the air in the intake manifold, and a size of the temperature sensor and the lead wire is made small to make a response speed of the temperature sensor element high. | 10-16-2008 |
20080302189 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A mounting structure for a pressure sensor serves to facilitate easy attachment of the pressure sensor as well as easy detachment thereof without requiring any large work space. A pair of elastic snap fit portions ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090025482 | Pressure sensor - The invention refers to a pressure measuring sensor comprising a sensor carrier and a membrane carrier carrying a membrane. The sensor carrier is equipped with a connection channel in order to connect the membrane space arranged in front of the membrane with the pressure measuring space. A deviation is provided through which the gas pressure wave running from the pressure measuring space through the connection channel in the membrane space experiences a cooling. | 01-29-2009 |
20090056465 | MAT FOR PRESSURE MEASUREMENT AND A BODY INFORMATION ACQUISITION DEVICE - When the distribution of the pressure applied to a mat is measured, a plurality of detection units is established in the air mat and the sensor for measuring the pressure applied to the air mat is needed to be provided for each detection unit. The mat for pressure measurement | 03-05-2009 |
20090071260 | Pressure sensor stress isolation pedestal - A pressure sensor stress isolation pedestal including a pressure sensor mounted in a housing with a circuit board. The sensor is bonded to a relatively tall pedestal. The height of the pedestal creates a stiff mounting structure that isolates the sensor from mechanical stress. The pedestal is formed by making a recess or moat-like structure around the pressure sensor in the housing that supports the sensor. Preferred sensors are MEMS type Pressure Sensors. | 03-19-2009 |
20090120196 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PRESSURE SENSING - An apparatus and method of pressure sensing. The system can include a sensing apparatus connectable with a supply conduit and a mounting plate. The apparatus can include a coupling device for receiving the supply conduit, a housing having first and second openings in fluid communication with each other where the first opening receives at least a portion of the coupling device, and a sensing device having an insertion portion and a sensing area. The insertion portion can be received in the second opening of the housing. A first connection between the housing and the mounting plate can be remote from the sensing area, and a second connection between the housing and the sensing device can be remote from the sensing area. | 05-14-2009 |
20090145237 | Sensor packaging method for a human contact interface - Methods of packaging systems pressure-sensitive devices that are subject to human contact force are disclosed. The methods include coupling and attaching the sensing devices and at least one other integrated circuit to a substrate; applying and curing a relatively-soft, protective material over the sensing portion of the sensing device; positioning a covering tool over the cured material; applying and curing a relatively-hard, protective coating around the covering tool and the relatively-soft, protective material; and applying a second, relatively-soft, protective material in the void left by the withdrawn covering tool. | 06-11-2009 |
20090158855 | Aspiration tube vacuum sensor,connector and connector assembly - The apparatus relates to a membrane based pressure sensor placed on an aspiration tube to determine a more accurate vacuum pump pressure within the aspiration tube, and to the connectors and connector assemblies for use with the pressure sensor. | 06-25-2009 |
20090282925 | ASIC COMPENSATED PRESSURE SENSOR WITH SOLDERED SENSE DIE ATTACH - An ASIC compensated pressure sensor includes a sense die, an ASIC chip, and supporting elements. The sense die includes a metallized surface for attaching the sense die to a mounting surface. The resulting solder joint provides a hermetic seal that is resistant to a wide range of media associated with different environmental conditions. The mounting surface can contain the ASIC and electronics for compensation or can be attached to another mounting surface, which contains the ASIC and electronics. Either configuration can include collars of different styles for ease of assembly and in turn can be attached to a mating connector. The mounting surface can possess a closely matched coefficient of thermal expansion to the sense die in order to enhance electrical stability of the output signal over a wide temperature and pressure ranges. | 11-19-2009 |
20090282926 | PRESSURE-SENSOR SYSTEM - A pressure-sensor system having a sensor element and a hermetic housing for the sensor element has a particularly uncomplicated installation, in particular even under aggressive ambient conditions. The housing of this pressure-sensor system includes a first housing part having a housing bottom, and at least one additional housing part. The sensor element is installed on the housing bottom, and the pressure is supplied via an opening in the housing bottom. The at least one additional housing part is disposed above the sensor element and is connected to the first housing part. Apart from this, connecting pins for the electrical contacting of the sensor element are provided. The connecting pins are guided through the additional housing part. | 11-19-2009 |
20090293629 | AIR PRESSURE SENSOR - An air pressure sensor for sensing a side impact includes fastening means for fastening the air pressure sensor on a vehicle wall, the fastening means having a single aperture for accommodating a single fastening element, the fastening element being used for fastening the air pressure sensor on the vehicle wall. Furthermore, the fastening means have a structure on the pressure inlet channel which passes through an aperture in the vehicle door. The at least one structure is shaped in such a way that the at least one structure makes it possible for the air pressure sensor to be hooked on the vehicle wall. | 12-03-2009 |
20090293630 | Pressure Sensor Apparatus - A high pressure, miniature pressure sensor has a cup-shaped housing having an open end closed by a metal substrate. A raised stress isolation pedestal portion is formed on the substrate that receives a stress isolation glass pedestal element and in turn a silicon pressure sense element, all having closely matched CTEs to minimize temperature induced stresses. A fluid passageway is formed through the substrate and glass pedestal and an O-ring is placed around the passageway on the lower side of the substrate. A flexible circuit having a slit tail formed with two lobes for receipt respectively in the housing and on the substrate allows easy access of a solder iron during assembly. Mounting flanges extend from the substrate to facilitate mounting of sensor and minimize transfer of mounting stresses to the sense element. | 12-03-2009 |
20100011870 | Pressure Gauge - The invention relates to a pressure gauge having a cylindrical housing to which a bushing is fixed, which penetrates the housing. The pressure gauge is furthermore provided with a pressure sensor together with an allocated electronic evaluation unit, said sensor is operatively connected to a pressure port coaxially positioned to the longitudinal axis of the housing. A turnable adjustment pin to engage with an adjustment device of the electronic evaluation unit in the pressure gauge is accommodated in the bushing in a liquid-proof manner, and is equipped with holding means by means of which it is undetachably secured to the bushing. | 01-21-2010 |
20100011871 | PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE - A pressure-sensor device ( | 01-21-2010 |
20100089169 | PRESSURE SENSOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A pressure sensor comprises a housing, a housing plug and a pressure port, which projects into the housing. The pressure sensor has a pressure-sensing element adhesively cemented on the pressure port, so that a passage, located in the pressure port, is sealed. To produce an adhesive film between the pressure port and the housing, the pressure port or the housing or both exhibit a recess in a region, which borders at least section by section on the adhesive film. The volume of recess is equal to the volume of the adhesive film. To produce the adhesive film, the intermediate space between the pressure port and the housing is filled with the adhesive, which was introduced into the recess, while utilizing a capillary effect. | 04-15-2010 |
20100095778 | PRESURE SENSOR AND PRESSURE RECEIVER - A pressure sensor includes a pressure sensing element and a pressure receiver. The pressure sensing element includes a pressure sensing portion and a pair of base portions connected to both ends of the pressure sensing portion. The pressure receiver has a first main surface that is a pressure receiving surface and a second main surface that is a back side of the pressure receiving surface. The pressure receiver includes a pair of supporting portions provided on the second main surface. The pair of supporting portions cover one main surface of the pressure sensing element and support the pair of base portions of the pressure sensing element. The pressure receiver has a thick portion in a position symmetrical with respect to at least one of a first virtual line passing through a center of the second main surface and extending in a direction of an arrangement of the pair of supporting portions and a second virtual line passing through the center and extending in a direction perpendicular to the first virtual line. | 04-22-2010 |
20100139411 | DIGITAL PRESSURE SENSOR - A digital pressure sensor, which is mounted on a pressure controller of a pneumatic tube system, includes a casing including a control circuit, which has a pressure sensing unit, therein, a display, which has a plurality of displaying units for showing numerals or icons, on a front side connected to said control circuit, and a connection tube on a bottom thereof for communication with a connection tube of the pneumatic tube system that said pressure sensing unit of said control circuit senses a pressure in the tube via said connection tube; and a battery set received in said casing and electrically connected to said control circuit. | 06-10-2010 |
20100180690 | ELECTRIC PART PROTECTION MEMBER AND ASSEMBLING METHOD THEREFOR - An electric part protection member for a projecting contact terminal which projects from a supporting portion of an electric part, includes a bottomed cylindrical cap portion, adapted to be detachably placed over the supporting portion, wherein: the cap portion is formed of a conductive member; and when the cap portion is placed over the supporting portion, the cap portion is electrically connected to a housing of the electric part, and the contact terminals are spaced apart from the cap portion. | 07-22-2010 |
20100186518 | PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE AND USE OF THE SAME IN A CONNECTING STRUCTURE - A pressure sensing device adapted for having a liquid flowing there through and for sensing the pressure of said liquid. The device has a casing being fluid-tightly divided into a first and a second chamber by a flexible, impermeable wall. The first chamber has a first opening for the liquid, said opening being placed at the lower part of the chamber, and a second opening for the liquid, said opening being placed at the top of the first chamber. The second chamber has a measuring port, which is connectable to a pressure transducer for bringing the second chamber into gas-tight communication with the pressure transducer. The device has a first orifice to permit the liquid to flow into and out of the device, the orifice being placed at the upper part of the device at a higher level than the second opening. A first channel is connecting the first orifice with the first opening. A second orifice permits the liquid to flow out of and into the device and is placed at the lower part of the device at a lower level than the first opening. A second channel connects the second opening with the second orifice. | 07-29-2010 |
20100192696 | CONNECTION UNIT FOR A PRESSURE MEASURING CELL - The invention proposes a connection unit for a pressure measuring cell, comprising at least one pressure measuring cell ( | 08-05-2010 |
20100206087 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE GAUGE WITH A SWITCH - A negative pressure gauge includes a body, a positioning means, a display model, a power-supplying unit and a switch. The positioning means has a rotary piece pivotally connected to the body. The rotary piece is formed with a trigger protrusion. The display model is fixed to the body. The power-supplying unit is fixed to the body and electrically connected to the display model via an electrical line. The switch is mounted in the body and arranged to correspond to the trigger protrusion of the rotary piece. The switch is mounted on the electrical line. In normal state, the switch generates a broken circuit between the display model and the power-supplying unit. When the rotary piece rotates with respect to the body, the switch will be triggered by the trigger protrusion, so that the power-supplying unit and the display model are electrically connected to each other. Via this arrangement, the display model can be turned on or off selectively to save the electricity. | 08-19-2010 |
20100224005 | Non-disposable and reusable air pressure gauge - An air pressure gauge has a housing, a circuit board, a pressure detector and a display. The housing is hollow and has a base, a cover, an engaging device, multiple protrusions and detents and a seal. The cover is pivotally connected to the base with a pivotal tab integrally formed between and connected to the base and the cover. The engaging device is mounted between the base and the cover and has an engaging recess and an engaging tab engaging each other. The protrusions and detents are mounted respectively on the base and the cover and engage each other. The seal is mounted between the base and the cover. | 09-09-2010 |
20100236332 | FLUID PRESSURE OPERATED FIXTURE - A fixture includes a housing assembly defined along an axis. A pressure bar assembly is mounted to the housing assembly for movement relative the axis. A bladder assembly is mounted at least partially within the housing assembly such that pressurization of the bladder assembly is operable to exert a force on a workpiece along the axis with the pressure bar assembly. | 09-23-2010 |
20100251827 | Surface Mounted Instrument - A surface mounted instrument ( | 10-07-2010 |
20100275699 | Pressure Sensor Unit - A pressure sensor unit consists of a shaft part adapted to be introduced in an opening through a pipe wall or chamber wall, and a flange part fastened on the outer end of the shaft part for providing sealing around the outer end of the opening. The shaft part inner end reaches in to engagement with a process fluid which pressure is to be measured. The inner end is provided with perforations for admitting process fluid into the inner room of the shaft part. In the inner room and straight behind the inner end it is arranged a block which constitute a base for a separating membrane for transferral of the process fluid pressure via a hydraulic pipe to a pressure sensor element in the flange part. The flange part is constructed as a thin walled pipe, which is enabled because of internal pressure equalisation. Thus great savings is achieved by production of the pressure sensor unit. | 11-04-2010 |
20100307254 | INDUSTRIAL PROCESS CONTROL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER AND FLANGE COUPLING - A pressure transmitter for measuring a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process, includes a pressure sensor having an output related to an applied pressure. Measurement circuitry coupled to the pressure sensor is configured to provide a transmitter output related to sensed pressure. A pressure coupling face having an opening therein is arranged to transfer the applied pressure to the pressure sensor. A pressure coupling flange having a flange face abutting the pressure coupling face is configured to convey the process fluid to the opening of the pressure coupling face. Features are provided to control distribution of a leading force across the pressure coupling face and the flange face. | 12-09-2010 |
20110016982 | PRESSURE SENSOR SYSTEM - A pressure connection concept for pressure sensor modules is provided, using which the influence of assembly-related stresses in the sensor system on the sensor diaphragm and accordingly on the measuring signal detection is kept very low. The sensor system includes a sensor module for pressure detection and a connecting piece and at least one seal for coupling the sensor module to a measuring system. The sensor module includes at least one sensor element having a diaphragm and means for signal detection. Together with the means for signal detection, the sensor element is provided with packaging having a pressure connection opening and electrical contacts. A pressure channel is provided in the connecting piece, the pressure channel being coupled to the pressure connection opening of the sensor module using the seal. The packaging of the sensor module includes a tube-shaped projection which forms the pressure connection opening, and the pressure channel of the connecting piece terminates in a connecting tube. The tube-shaped projection of the sensor module and the connecting tube of the connecting piece fit into each other, and the seal designed as a radial seal is situated between the walls of the tube-shaped projection and the connecting tube. | 01-27-2011 |
20110041619 | Device For Determining A Physical Value Of A Liquid Flowing In A Pipe - A device for determining a physical value of a liquid flowing in a pipe, without contact with said liquid, said device comprising:
| 02-24-2011 |
20110072907 | FAST-FIT FLUIDIC CONNECTING DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRIC HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE PRESSURE SENSOR, AND RELATIVE PRESSURE SENSOR - A fast-fit device for fluidically connecting a pressure sensor to a water collecting tank of an electric household appliance including: a supporting body securable to a housing of the electric household appliance and carrying a first, blind tubular element, having a first open end, opposite to a second blind end; a second tubular element integrally obtained in one piece with a casing of the pressure sensor, which overhangingly extends therefrom for the entire length thereof and which displays external diameter and length smaller than the internal diameter and length of the first tubular element; a closing plug of the first end provided with a through hole which fluid-tightly receives in use the second tubular element; and first and second fastening means which are reciprocally complementary and integrally carried by the supporting body and the casing of the sensor, respectively. | 03-31-2011 |
20110079086 | PRESSURE TRANSMITTER WITH PRESSURE SENSOR MOUNT - A pressure transmitter with pressure sensor mount includes pressure measurement circuitry. A metal body of the pressure transmitter has a pressure coupling configured to couple to a process pressure. A pressure sensor is configured to provide an output related to an applied pressure to the pressure measurement circuitry. A conduit is coupled to the pressure sensor and configured to apply an applied pressure corresponding to the process pressure to pressure sensor. A non-conductive spacer is configured to electrically isolate the conduit from the metal body. The non-conductive spacer has an opening formed therein and is arranged to convey the applied from the metal body to the conduit. | 04-07-2011 |
20110138923 | ANGULAR MOUNTED HIGH-PRESSURE VESSEL - A mounting system includes a pressure vessel having a longitudinal axis, a retaining strap disposed around the pressure vessel, a carrier element having an aperture formed therein to receive the retaining strap therethrough to secure the carrier element to the pressure vessel, and a mounting element coupled to the carrier element and adapted to be coupled to a mounting point to secure the pressure vessel, wherein the longitudinal axis of the pressure vessel is disposed at an non-horizontal resting angle. | 06-16-2011 |
20110138924 | PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE - A pressure sensor device comprises a casing ( | 06-16-2011 |
20110174080 | PRESSURE SENSOR DEVICE - A pressure sensor device ( | 07-21-2011 |
20110219882 | Electronic apparatus with sensor - An electronic apparatus with a sensor which can effectively realize the miniaturization of an exterior case, and can also enhance the layout property of the pressure sensor is provided. An electronic apparatus with a sensor which can reliably ensure the sealing property of an exterior case is also provided. The electronic apparatus with a sensor includes: an exterior case; a sensor unit which is arranged in the inside of the exterior case and detects pressure; and a sensor holding frame which is arranged between the exterior case and the sensor unit, and is provided for mounting the sensor unit on the exterior case. The sensor holding frame includes: a sensor accommodating portion which accommodates the sensor unit and is provided with a pressure chamber into which the pressure is taken in front of a sensor body of the sensor unit; and a pressure introducing passage through which pressure is introduced into the pressure chamber from the outside of the exterior case. A center axis of the sensor accommodating portion and a center axis of the pressure introducing passage are displaced from each other. | 09-15-2011 |
20110290034 | Apparatus to decontaminate equipment containing internal channels - A self contained unit and system for determining whether medical equipment or devices such as endoscopes, minimally invasive surgical instruments (MIS), etc., are blocked, or substantially free flowing, or are disconnected or leaking before they are subjected to cleaning and/or a disinfecting process that is either sequential or simultaneous. The apparatus has a manifold that generally receives predetermined amounts of a gas and/or liquid for dispensing to one and preferably a plurality of channels. Advantageously, the test apparatus of the present invention can be utilized as a stand-alone unit that is able to monitor the noted medical equipment or devices with regard to the flow of a gas and/or liquid therethrough such as large or small lumens and such flow can also be automatically verified by a system independent of human intervention. Alternatively, the test apparatus can be utilized as part of a comprehensive system in conjunction with other devices for testing, cleaning, and/or disinfecting. | 12-01-2011 |
20120011937 | Pressure-sensor device - A pressure-sensor device ( | 01-19-2012 |
20120017694 | HAND-TIGHTENED PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - A transducer, generally | 01-26-2012 |
20120079886 | Pressure Sensor Seal and Method of Use - A pressure sensor and method of use provides for the detection of a sudden increase or decrease of pressure within tubing during the administration of solutions to a patient. Detection of an occlusion, partial or other significant pressure change in the tubing is accomplished by measuring the compression and/or expansion of the tubing. Transfer of the change in force within the tubing is communicated from the tubing to a sensor by a transfer rod which as a membrane attached thereto to provide a seal thereabout. | 04-05-2012 |
20120096946 | SENSOR PACKAGING FOR TURBINE ENGINE - A turbine is provided and includes a rotor, which is rotatable about a centerline thereof, a sensor to measure a condition at a point of measurement interest defined on the rotor at a radial distance from the centerline, a communication system by which condition measurements are transmittable from the sensor to a non-rotating recording system and a probe holder to secure the sensor and a portion of the communication system on the rotor proximate to the point of measurement interest. | 04-26-2012 |
20120118069 | PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRAL BACK-UP RING - A pressure transducer assembly, and a method of making the same, comprising a header having a first connection portion; a port having a corresponding second connection portion, wherein the first connection portion of the header is attached to the second connection portion of the port to create a header-port interface; and an integral back up ring defined in one of the header and port, wherein the integral back up ring is separated from the header-port interface by a cavity. The first connection portion of the header is attached to the second connection portion of the port by a full penetration weld and the integral back up ring is adapted to block the full penetration weld from damaging the header and thus minimize, if not eliminate, crack propagation. | 05-17-2012 |
20120192653 | CONTACT MEMBER FOR GAS SENSOR, GAS SENSOR, CONSTRAINT MEMBER, CONNECTING METHOD OF SENSOR ELEMENT AND CONTACT MEMBER OF GAS SENSOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GAS SENSOR - To provide a gas sensor which can stably carry out a securement of an electric continuity between a sensor element and a contact member. A contact member in which an electric connection to a sensor element is obtained by pinching and fixing the sensor element in an inserting port formed by a pair of housing members includes a constraint member which is provided in an outer periphery of a pair of housing members. The constraint member constrains a displacement of a pair of housing members within a predetermined range before the sensor element is pinched and fixed by a pair of housing members, and exists in a state of being pinched between the annular member and a pair of housing member without generating any reaction force with respect to the external force, after the sensor element is pinched and fixed. | 08-02-2012 |
20120234099 | DRIVE HEAD FOR A SYRINGE PUMP - The invention concerns a connection device for connecting a first reservoir with a second reservoir, having
| 09-20-2012 |
20120240686 | PRESSURE MEASURING PORT WITH THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMERIC INTERFACE - A pressure monitoring system and method for aseptically measuring the pressure of a fluid. A port communicates with a fluid cavity. A flexible barrier, which may be made from a thermoplastic elastomeric material, is integrally bonded to the port, sealing the port. A pressure gauge is coupled to the port over the barrier. Pressure of the fluid within the fluid cavity is measured by the pressure gauge via the barrier. | 09-27-2012 |
20120260739 | BIDIRECTIONAL WIND PRESSURE DETECTING APPARATUS - Provided is a measuring apparatus capable of measuring a wind pressure, and in particular, a bidirectional wind pressure detecting apparatus having wind pressure sensors installed at an air introduction port and an air ejection port, respectively, to measure a wind pressure regardless of a direction of the air. | 10-18-2012 |
20130000413 | ANTI-SLIP GROOVES IN A CRIMPED PRESSURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY - According to one configuration, a base component of a pressure sensor assembly includes a hollowed volume (e.g., chamber, bore, space, etc.) in which to house components such as a pressure sensor element and pressure sensor circuitry. Opposite an opening to the hollowed volume, the base component further includes a port through which to receive a fluid. An inside wall of the first end of the metallic base component includes grooves. The grooves can be created on the inner wall based on a metalworking operation known as broaching. To produce the pressure sensor assembly, at least a portion of the first end of the metallic base component including the grooves is crimped inward to fixedly couple a connector component to the metallic base component and retain the pressure sensor electronics and pressure sensor circuitry within the hollowed volume. | 01-03-2013 |
20130000414 | Mounting Apparatus for a Pressure Gage - A gage having a motion detection mechanism magnetically attached to a pressure sensing diaphragm. The motion detection mechanism is magnetically coupled to a pointer rotation mechanism configured to indicate the position of the diaphragm and the corresponding pressure sensed by the diaphragm. | 01-03-2013 |
20130014588 | Pressure Gauge and Diaphragm Adapter for use with Sanitary ConduitAANM Feldmeier; Robert H.AACI FayettevilleAAST NYAACO USAAGP Feldmeier; Robert H. Fayetteville NY US - A pressure gauge adapter for sanitary conduit accepts a standard pressure gauge with a male threaded stem. The adapter has a flange to mate with an upper flange of a tubular stub where a diaphragm is positioned to serve as fluid barrier to block process liquid from leaving, and to serve as a seal gland. A hollow cylindrical wall rises from the flange member, with a sealing flange at its upper end. An elongated piston is situated within the hollow cylindrical wall with a lower head upon the lower diaphragm, and an upper head reaching the top end of the cylinder. A cap or dome situated above the cylinder has a flange member that mates with the upper flange member of the cylinder, with an upper diaphragm therebetween. The cap defines a space above the upper diaphragm, and is filled with a transfer liquid. A threaded bore in the cap accepts the threaded stem of the pressure gauge. | 01-17-2013 |
20130031986 | JOINT BETWEEN A PRESSURE SENSOR AND A PRESSURE PORT OF A SENSOR ASSEMBLY - The present disclosure relates to sensors including pressure sensors, humidity sensors, flow sensors, etc. In some illustrative cases, a sensor assembly may include a pressure port connected to a sensor unit, an electrical connector connected to the sensor unit and an outer housing encompassing at least portions of the pressure port, sensor unit and electrical connector. In one example, the sensor unit may include a carrier carrying a sense element, where the carrier may extend into a recess of the pressure port and may be secured to the pressure port at an internal side thereof through the use of an adhesive layer. | 02-07-2013 |
20130047740 | ASSEMBLY FOR CONNECTING A MEASURING INSTRUMENT TO A CONTAINER CONTAINING THE MEDIUM TO BE MEASURED - The invention relates to an assembly, in particular for measuring a process variable, which consists of a measuring instrument having a process connection and a housing, which is partially rotationally symmetrical at least in the region of the process connection, and of an adapter having a through-hole, which extends in the axial direction, and a sealing web in the through-hole. The measuring instrument and the adapter are connected to each other in a releasable and sealed manner via two sealing surfaces. According to the invention, at least one of the sealing surfaces then has a coating composed of parylene. The invention furthermore relates to an assembly for the releasable and sealed connection of two medium-carrying parts, in particular pipelines. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055822 | Method and Fastening Device for Fastening an Assembly in an Opening of a Wall of a Vehicle - The invention relates to a fastening device for fastening an assembly ( | 03-07-2013 |
20130199302 | PRESSURE BELT COMPRISING REPLACEABLE SENSING ELEMENTS - A pressure belt comprising a flexible belt, and a flat pack assembly removably attached to the flexible belt, wherein each flat pack assembly comprises at least one sensing element. Further, each flat pack assembly also comprises a memory component associated with the sensing element thereon, wherein the memory component houses data specific to the corresponding sensing element. Unlike prior art structures, each flat pack assembly is individually removable. Therefore, if one sensing element malfunctions, it may be replaced by removing the flat pack assembly comprising the malfunctioning sensing element and swapping it out for a flat pack assembly comprising an operable sensing element. This is an improvement over the prior art as it eliminates the need for replacing and recalibrating the entire pressure belt when one sensing element malfunctions, which can be both time consuming and costly. | 08-08-2013 |
20130233087 | PRESSURE TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY HAVING AN INTEGRAL BACK-UP RING - A pressure transducer assembly, and a method of making the same, comprising a header having a first connection portion; a port having a corresponding second connection portion, wherein the first connection portion of the header is attached to the second connection portion of the port to create a header-port interface; and an integral back up ring defined in one of the header and port, wherein the integral back up ring is separated from the header-port interface by a cavity. The first connection portion of the header is attached to the second connection portion of the port by a full penetration weld and the integral back up ring is adapted to block the full penetration weld from damaging the header and thus minimize, if not eliminate, crack propagation. | 09-12-2013 |
20130283921 | UNIVERSAL PRESSURE TRANSDUCER MOUNTING DEVICE - A pressure transducer mounting device may include a support member and a pressure transducer holder. In use, the support member may attach to a support surface, such as a housing of a power injection device, while the pressure transducer holder is moveably connected to the support member. The pressure transducer holder may expand open to receive one of a plurality of different sized pressure transducers and bias closed to hold a received one of the plurality of different sized pressure transducers. In addition, the pressure transducer holder may move relative to the support member to one of a plurality of different vertically elevated positions. The pressure transducer mounting device may accommodate different pressure transducers, providing a universal mounting device that can adapt to different medical provider preferences and different pressure transducer sourcing options. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291646 | SENSOR - The invention relates to a measuring apparatus for measuring a measurement variable of a fluid, particularly a sensor, such as a pressure sensor or a displacement sensor. The measuring apparatus comprises a housing, a diaphragm arranged in and/or on the housing, and a resilient element formed in the manner of a leaf spring for restoring the diaphragm. A signal transmitter is operatively connected to the diaphragm and/or the resilient element, and a signal receiver cooperates with the signal transmitter. The resilient element is fastened on the housing at the edge of the resilient element, more specifically in particular only at parts of the edge. | 11-07-2013 |
20130327150 | METHOD OF JOINING A PRESSURE SENSOR HEADER WITH AN ASSOCIATED TRANSDUCER ELEMENT - A pressure transducer assembly including: a pressure sensor header; a transducer assembly member; and a joining arrangement disposed at an interface of the header and the transducer assembly member, for joining the header with the transducer assembly member, the joining arrangement including: a recessed female joining element formed in one of the header and the transducer assembly member; and a protruding male joining element formed on the other of the header and the transducer assembly member, the male joining element received in the female joining element. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327151 | Ceramic Pressure Measuring Cell - A pressure measuring cell includes at least one ceramic measuring membrane body; and at least one ceramic platform, wherein the measuring membrane body is connected with the platform along an annular, peripheral joint. The joint is formed as a welded connection between the measuring membrane body and the platform, wherein the measuring membrane body has a pressure-dependently deformable measuring membrane. A pressure sensor includes a pressure measuring cell and a housing, wherein the pressure measuring cell is held by the housing, and wherein the pressure measuring cell closes a housing opening, through which the pressure measuring cell communicates with an environment of the housing. A seal is clamped between a sealing surface surrounding the opening of the housing and a sealing surface of the pressure measuring cell. | 12-12-2013 |
20140026669 | Gas gun fixture to evaluate blast wave on target sample - A test fixture is provided for mounting a sample to a gas gun. The fixture includes a gun barrel mount including an annular enclosure with first and second axial ends, and a sample platform. The mount connects to the gas gun at the first end. The sample platform includes a tubular component having third and fourth axial ends, a pusher disk, an end plate, and a flange. The disk supports the sample and mounts to the end plate. The flange removably attaches to the component at the third end. The end plate removably attaches to the component at the fourth end and to the enclosure at the second end. | 01-30-2014 |
20140076059 | HEREMETICALLY GLASS SEALED PRESSURE SENSOR - Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for pressure measurement of fluids including vehicular fluids. The pressure sensor includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) sensor for pressure measurement. The MEMS sensor is attached to a glass tube which is compressively sealed to a mounting frame that is attachable to a pressure port of a fluid-containing enclosure. Techniques disclosed herein provide an hermetic seal between the tube and the mounting frame and a rigid seal between the MEMS sensor to a pressure sensor while decoupling thermal expansion stress from the MEMS sensor. With such decoupling techniques, pressure sensing reliability and accuracy can be improved because thermal expansion stress is decoupled from the MEMS sensor. Such techniques provide an accurate, durable, and cost-effective pressure sensor. | 03-20-2014 |
20140090478 | HIGH PRESSURE FLUID COUPLING - A process fluid pressure sensing system includes a process fluid pressure transmitter and a process manifold. The process fluid pressure transmitter has first and second pressure inlets and is configured to obtain a measurement relative to pressures applied at the first and second pressure inlets and provide a process variable output based on the measurement. The process manifold is operably coupled to a process fluid and has first and second pressure outlets. A first high-pressure coupling joins the first pressure outlet of the process manifold to the first pressure inlet of the process fluid pressure transmitter. A second high-pressure coupling joins the second pressure outlet of the process manifold to the second pressure inlet of the process fluid pressure transmitter. The first and second high-pressure fluid couplings are configured to accommodate misalignment between the respective pressure outlets and inlets. | 04-03-2014 |
20140102210 | Pressure Sensor With Robustness Against Mounting Stress - A pressure sensor includes a metal port member having a first closed end and a second opposing opened end. A metal shell surrounds a portion of the periphery of the port. A first weld connection joins the port to the shell. A metal base has upper and lower surfaces and a second weld connection joins the shell to the lower surface of the base. Sensing structure is associated with the closed end of the port member. The sensing structure is constructed and arranged to sense pressure changes at the closed end of the port member. A connector housing covers the sensing structure. | 04-17-2014 |
20140137655 | Quick-Release Coupling - A quick release coupling for connecting at least two connecting elements of a fluid system for a liquid medium, and comprises a coupling body, defining a flow channel between a first connecting end for the connection of a first connecting element, and a second connecting end. The coupling body includes a sensor chamber separated from the flow channel by a separating wall. At least one sensor is disposed in the sensor chamber, wherein a sensor probe is connected to the sensor, which extends through the separating wall from the sensor such that an end of the sensor probe facing the flow channel is in communication with the flow channel. The coupling body rests against the sensor probe without a seal. The sensor probe is a capillary tube and could be made of glass. | 05-22-2014 |
20140137656 | SENSOR DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a sensor device ( | 05-22-2014 |
20140251022 | BURST PRESSURE MONITORING DEVICE EMPLOYED IN A PRESSURE TRANSMITTER - The invention relates to a burst pressure monitoring device intended to be employed in a pressure transmitter ( | 09-11-2014 |
20140260650 | SILICON PLATE IN PLASTIC PACKAGE - Circuits, methods, and apparatus that provide pressure sensor devices where pressure sensors may be reliably attached to surfaces in device packages, and where the coefficients of expansion of the pressure sensor and the surface are at least approximately equal. Examples may provide pressure sensor devices where pressure sensors may be reliably attached to surfaces in device packages by providing interposers formed to prevent adhesives used to attach the pressure sensors to surfaces from blocking or encroaching into pressure sensor openings or cavities. These same features may be used to accurately locate a pressure sensor relative to the interposer. Embodiments of the present invention may provide pressure sensor devices where the coefficients of expansion of the pressure sensor and the surface are at least approximately equal by proving interposers that are formed of the same or similar material as the pressure sensors, such as silicon. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260651 | FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TESTER FOR MOTORCYCLES - A fuel system pressure tester for motorcycles adapted to be connected in-line with a fuel tank female fitting and a fuel line male fitting, has a fitting body, a first fitting for connection with the fuel tank fitting with an internal, normally closed valve, a second fitting for connection with the fuel line fitting, a pressure gauge, and a manually operated valve with a valve actuating element and a connection for a fuel hose. The fitting body has an internal passageway connecting the first fitting, the second fitting, the pressure gauge, and the manually operated valve. A method of testing a fuel system of the motorcycle involves connecting the pressure tester to the fuel tank by connecting the male tester fitting with the fuel tank female fitting, and connecting the female tester fitting with the fuel line male fitting, energizing the in-tank fuel sending unit, and reading pressure within the tester indicated by the pressure gauge. | 09-18-2014 |
20140360279 | Apparatus and Methods for Measurements of Pressure - A strapping device for a pipe and methods of using the strapping device to non-invasively detect pressure inside the pipe and the residual stress exerted on the pipe. The strapping device includes a linked or a solid band adapted to be fitted around an outside diameter of the pipe. The strapping device further includes a sensor for measuring at least one of a change in the outside diameter of the pipe due to a corresponding change in pressure inside the pipe and to detect the stress or strain transferred from the pipe. The measurements can be conveniently processed in a circuit board coupled to the strapping device or in a remote location. The measurements can be transmitted through wires or digitally transmitted to the circuit board. | 12-11-2014 |
20140373635 | RETRIEVABLE SENSOR AND METHOD - Retrievable sensor devices and methods are provided that can be easily installed and removed from a sub-sea system without the need to stop the flow of working/process fluid. In particular, a retrievable sensor is provided that can be configured to be located remote from the process fluid to allow for easy access. In other embodiments, an actuator is provided that allows for pressure adjustments to be made during installation and/or removal of the sensor so as to avoid damage to the sensor and/or other system components and to avoid any process fluid/material leakage. Methods are also provided for installing/removing a retrievable sensor, as well as for adjusting a pressure of a retrievable sensor. | 12-25-2014 |
20150040676 | Circuit Carrier for a Sensor Unit and Corresponding Sensor Unit - A circuit carrier for a sensor unit comprises a first interface via which at least one electrical output signal is tapped at least at one connection point of a measuring cell, a second interface via which the at least one electrical output signal of the measuring cell is applied via at least one first contact element to a circuit board with an electronic circuit, and a hollow, cylindrical main body. The main body includes an inner joining geometry defined on an inner contour which defines at least in part the first interface, an outer joining geometry which defines at least in part the second interface, and configured to electrically connect to a connection point of the measuring cell in a force-free manner. The outer joining geometry is configured as a receiving pocket with a protruding collar, and includes the at least one first contact element. | 02-12-2015 |
20150082895 | RETRACTABLE FLOW CONDITIONER - A retractable flow conditioner that includes a body adapted for insertion into a fluid in a confined conduit upstream of a differential pressure measuring probe. The body has at least one flow conditioning element. The retractable flow conditioner also includes a mounting assembly attached to the body. The mounting assembly is configured to retractably mount the body into the confined conduit. | 03-26-2015 |
20150101416 | HEADER ASSEMBLY FOR A PRESSURE SENSOR - A header assembly for a pressure sensor and methods for manufacturing and using the same are provided. In one example embodiment, a header insert may include a base; a hollow protrusion coupled to the base and having a metalized inner surface and a metalized outer surface, wherein the metalized outer surface of the hollow protrusion is used to couple to a header and the metalized inner surface of the hollow protrusion is used to couple to a header pin; and wherein a seal is formed between the header, the header insert and the header pin. | 04-16-2015 |
20150338301 | Method and Device for Determining Pressure in a Cavity - A method and device are for determining pressure in a cavity outside a casing pipe by use of a pressure sensing apparatus. The method comprises | 11-26-2015 |
20160076963 | PRESSURE INDICATOR FOR AIR COMPRESSOR - A pressure indicator, which can be detachably connected to an air compressor for measuring the pressure of compressed air produced in the air compressor, includes a tube and a slider. The slider can be moved along a first bore and a second bore of the tube. The motion of the slider in the tube is similar to the motion of a piston body in a cylinder. The tube is provided with a tapered annular surface, between the first bore and the second bore, and defines an elongated opening. In addition, when the pressure of the compressed air exceeds a predetermined pressure, excessive air can be released into the ambient environment, without using a mechanical safety valve, so that an object can be prevented from over-inflation. | 03-17-2016 |
20160084726 | SENSOR FOR RECORDING A PRESSURE OF A FLUID MEDIUM - A sensor is provided for recording a pressure of a fluid medium. The sensor includes a sensor housing, a pressure sensor module that is at least partially disposed in the sensor housing, a pressure connection having a pressure channel, and a throttle element for throttling a pressure prevailing in the pressure channel. On a side facing the pressure sensor module, the throttle element has at least one first recessed portion and, on a side facing away from the pressure sensor module, at least one second recessed portion. | 03-24-2016 |
20160103034 | DUAL CHANNEL PRESSURE SENSOR WITH SINGLE CONNECTION ORIFICE - A dual channel pressure sensor is provided. The pressure sensor includes a baseplate extending from a housing. The baseplate has a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. The first end defining a first inlet port and the body defining a second inlet port | 04-14-2016 |
20160116359 | PRESSURE SENSOR PACKAGE - A pressure sensor package includes a substrate providing a connection port, a support member mounted on the substrate by compression molding and having a gap cut through opposing top and bottom walls thereof to expose the connection port, a sensor chip mounted on the support member and electrically connected to the connection port, an encapsulating cover covered on the support member and defining therein an accommodation chamber that accommodates the sensor chip and a through hole that is disposed in communication with the accommodation chamber for the passing of an external signal therethrough to the sensor chip. Thus, the support member steadily carries the sensor chip and isolates stress arising from the external environment, thereby reducing stress interference with the sensor chip and enhancing the overall performance of the pressure sensor package. | 04-28-2016 |
20160129738 | DEVICE FOR CLAMPING A PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR BOX TO A VEHICLE RIM AND SUITABLE BOX - A device (D), for clamping an electronic box (B) on a tyre rim (J), comprises an electronic box (B) of a pressure and/or temperature sensor, at least one flexible tie ( | 05-12-2016 |
20160377499 | PRESSURE DETECTING DEVICE - To improve connectivity with tubes to be connected to an inlet and an outlet of a flow passage, while increasing the rapidity of an operation of changing a fluid to be passed through the flow passage and also increasing the safety. Provided is a pressure detecting device including a pressure detecting unit detecting a pressure transmitted to a diaphragm, a flow passage unit having a diaphragm for transmitting a pressure of a fluid flowing through the flow passage to the diaphragm, and a nut for removably mounting the flow passage unit onto the pressure detecting unit. The nut mounts the flow passage unit onto the pressure detecting unit when a position of a positioning groove of the pressure detecting unit about an axis coincides with a position of a positioning projection of the flow passage unit about an axis. | 12-29-2016 |