20th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140130524 | APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AN AIR CONDITIONER AND A METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - An apparatus for controlling an air conditioner and a method for operating the same are provided. The apparatus may include a control apparatus that enables easy access to data for the air conditioner, to determine and control an operation state thereof visually, and for which a mode of reception of the data from the air conditioner may be different corresponding to connection modes and positions of a plurality of component devices of the air conditioner to which the control apparatus is connected, making the data received thus different from one another according to the connection modes. These differences in the data permit various data to be easily displayed, enabling a user to change the connection modes as required, and to provide various information on the air conditioner by producing the data of the air conditioner in a frame on an output different from one another. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130525 | BAFFLE CONTROLLED OSCILLATING FLOW FREEZER - A freezer includes a housing having a sidewall defining a chamber, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the chamber; a pair of baffle assemblies spaced apart and disposed in the chamber, a first one of the pair movable 90° degrees out of phase from a second one of the pair; a plate disposed in the chamber and extending between the first and second baffle assemblies for dividing a portion of the chamber into an intake zone and an outflow zone; a fan disposed in the chamber between the first and second baffle assemblies and in communication with the intake and outflow zones for providing a gas flow from the intake zone to the outflow zone; and a delivery apparatus in communication with the chamber for delivering a chilling substance to the chamber for reducing a temperature of a product. A method is also provided. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130526 | Container Device for a Good to be Cooled, and Method for Operating Such Device - The invention relates to a container device ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130527 | Helium Management Control System - A refrigerant management system controls the supply of refrigerant from two or more variable speed and fixed speed compressors to a plurality of cryogenic refrigerators. The system employs a plurality of sensors to monitor and regulate the overall refrigerant supply to deliver an appropriate refrigerant supply to each of the cryogenic refrigerators. The amount of refrigerant to supply is based on an aggregate demand for refrigerant from the plurality of cryogenic refrigerators and a refrigerant correction metric. An appropriate supply of refrigerant is distributed to each cryogenic refrigerator by adjusting the speed of the variable speed compressors or, alternatively, selectively turning the compressors on or off. The speed of the variable speed compressors is adjusted by determining an amount of refrigerant to supply to the plurality of cryogenic refrigerators. If the aggregate demand for refrigerant exceeds the capacity of the compressors, then the speed of a refrigerator within the plurality of refrigerators is adjusted. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130528 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A computing device calculates a quality of a refrigerant flowing out of an expansion device on the basis of an inlet liquid enthalpy calculated on the basis of a temperature of the refrigerant flowing into the expansion device, and a saturated gas enthalpy and a saturated liquid enthalpy calculated on the basis of a temperature or pressure of the refrigerant flowing out of the expansion device; calculates a liquid-phase concentration and a gas-phase concentration of the refrigerant flowing out of the expansion device on the basis of the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant flowing out of the expansion device; and calculates a composition of the refrigerant circulating in a refrigeration cycle on the basis of the calculated quality, liquid-phase concentration, and gas-phase concentration. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130529 | CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHODS - A condensate management system for an air conditioning condensate drainage system is provided. The condensate management system may comprise an inlet and an outlet; a primary condensate flow path from the inlet to the outlet; a check valve disposed along the primary condensate flow path; a flush path from the inlet to the outlet; a pump coupled to the flush path; and a logic panel configured to actuate the pump to a flushing mode. The check valve may be configured to allow fluid flow from the inlet to the outlet. When the logic panel is configured to actuate the pump to the flushing mode, the pump is configured to exert a negative pressure at the inlet and a positive pressure at the outlet. Other system and methods to flush a condensate drain system are also described. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130530 | IN-VEHICLE ABSORPTION HEAT PUMP DEVICE - An in-vehicle absorption heat pump device comprises a regenerator; an in-vehicle heat source heating absorbent in the regenerator; a gas-liquid separator; a condenser condensing gas phase separated from the absorbent; an evaporator evaporating a condensate to form vapor; an absorber for bringing the relatively concentrated absorbent in liquid phase in contact with the gas phase to cause the absorbent to absorb the gas phase and be relatively diluted; an absorbent circulation source circulating the absorbent; a bypass passage connecting a liquid-phase storing portion of the gas-liquid separator and the regenerator while bypassing the absorber; and a bypass transfer source in the bypass passage returning the absorbent in the gas-liquid separator to the regenerator. To dilute absorbent in the absorber, a diluent passage allows the condenser and the absorber to communicate and the condensate in the condenser to be supplied to the absorber through the diluent passage by a dilution element. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130531 | Compressor Protection And Grid Fault Detection Device - A system includes a control module and a monitor module. The control module selectively operates a component of the system in an ON state. The system receives power from an electrical grid. The monitor module selectively detects a fault event of the electrical grid in response to (i) an amount of current drawn by the component or (ii) a voltage of power received by the component. In response to detecting the fault event, the control module switches the component from the ON state to a second state, determines a first delay period according to a random process, identifies an apparent conclusion of the fault event, and in response to the apparent conclusion of the fault, waits for the first delay period before switching the component back to the ON state. The component consumes less power in the second state than in the ON state. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130532 | REFRIGERATION SYSTEM UTILIZING NATURAL CIRCULATION OF HEAT TO CARRY OUT DEFROSTING THEREOF - A refrigeration system utilizing natural circulation of heat to carry out defrosting thereof provides a refrigeration cycle path and a defrost cycle path, and is characterized by a heat energy storage device located at an output of a compressor that is common for the two cycle paths. High-temperature high-pressure overheated refrigerant output by the compressor passes through the heat energy storage device and releases part of heat energy thereto for storage. When the refrigeration system is switched from the refrigeration cycle path to the defrost cycle path, the compressor is turned off and three-way valves upstream an evaporator are opened, a pressure difference between the heat energy storage device and the evaporator drives the hot refrigerant to directly flow through the three-way valves into a coil of the evaporator to melt frost on the coil from inner to outer side while the refrigerant keeps circulating along the defrost cycle path. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130533 | AIR CONDITIONING CONDENSATE DRAIN LINE ASSEMBLY - An air conditioning condensate drain line assembly. The assembly may include a paddle wheel that is rotatably disposed in a drain hole of a drain housing. The paddle wheel may inhibit contaminants from entering the drain tube. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130534 | Refrigeration Circuit, Gas-Liquid Separator and Heating and Cooling System - A refrigeration circuit is disclosed circulating a refrigerant and comprising in the direction of flow of the refrigerant a compressor ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130535 | CONTRA-ROTATING FAN ARRANGEMENT AND FAN DRIVE SYSTEM FOR EVAPORATIVE COOLING EQUIPMENT - A counter-rotating fan system for evaporative cooling equipment. The system can include a first axial fan disposed in an air conduit of an evaporative equipment unit, a second axial fan disposed in the air conduit and arranged coaxially with the first fan, a transmission for driving the first axial fan and the second axial fan, and a motor for driving the transmission, wherein the direction of rotation of the first axial fan is opposite to the direction of rotation of the second axial fan. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130536 | REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE WITH TWO EVAPORATORS IN DIFFERENT COMPARTMENTS - A refrigerator having a refrigerating circuit with a compressor, a condenser and two evaporators placed in different compartments of the appliance comprises valve means for alternatively directing refrigerant flow towards one of the evaporators. One of the evaporators is in heat exchange relationship with a phase change material | 2014-05-15 |
20140130537 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator including: a freezer compartment; a drawer door to open/close the freezer compartment and has a storage box; and an ice maker installed at an upper side of the freezer compartment, the ice maker includes: an ice maker supporter combined with an upper wall of the freezer compartment; an electronic device case supported by the ice maker supporter and in which a driving motor is embedded; an ice-making tray supported by the electronic device case and; a temperature sensor installed adjacent to the ice-making tray to detect temperature; and a protection cover combined with the ice maker supporter to cover at least portions of a lower part of the ice-making tray and prevents an article stacked in the lower part of the ice-making tray from interfering with at least one of the ice-making tray, the temperature sensor, and the electronic device case when the drawer door slides. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130538 | WOODEN ICE CREAM MAKER - An ice cream maker including a canister for holding a mixture of ingredients used to make ice cream, a dasher which fits inside the canister and a drive mechanism for rotating the dasher. The ice cream maker includes an outer bucket formed using individual slats of wood which to provide a generally cylindrical or other shape bucket having inside walls and having a generally circular bottom portion. An insert made of a plastic material is configured to mate with the inside walls and the bottom for holding a freezing mixture into which is inserted the canister with ingredients used to make ice cream. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130539 | OIL SEPARATOR AND AIR CONDITIONER USING THE SAME - An oil separator and an air conditioner using the same are provided. The air conditioner may include at least one indoor unit connected to an outdoor unit by a refrigerant tube. The outdoor unit may include a compressor and an oil separator including a plurality of oil recovery tubes introducing oil into the compressor. The oil separator may include a housing, a suction tube guiding oil-mixed refrigerant into the housing, a discharge tube discharging refrigerant separated from the oil-mixed refrigerant, and first and second recovery tubes discharging oil separated from the oil-mixed refrigerant. At least one of the first or second recovery tubes may include an oil valve guiding a movement direction of the oil. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130540 | ADSORBER STRUCTURE AND MODULE FOR A HEAT PUMP - An adsorber structure for a heat pump, having at least one pipe, through which a heat-transfer fluid can flow, and an adsorption medium, wherein a working medium can be adsorbed and desorbed on the adsorption medium and the adsorption medium is in thermal connection with the pipe, wherein the adsorption medium is designed as at least one, in particular several, molded bodies, which is/are directly adjacent to a pipe wall of one of the pipes. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130541 | Nitrogen Removal With ISO-Pressure Open Refrigeration Natural Gas Liquids Recovery - A process for recovery of natural gas liquids is disclosed, the process including: fractionating a gas stream comprising nitrogen, methane, ethane, and propane and other C | 2014-05-15 |
20140130542 | Method And Apparatus for High Purity Liquefied Natural Gas - A novel method and system for liquefying and distilling natural gas into high purity liquid methane (LNG) and NGL product streams. Heat exchangers and distillation towers are configured to produce high purity liquefied natural gas (LNG) and NGL product streams, while also rejecting excess nitrogen contained in the inlet gas stream, utilizing liquid nitrogen as the process refrigerant. A molecular sieve pretreatment system is configured to utilize the vaporized nitrogen stream for regeneration of the molecular sieve beds which are designed for removing water and carbon dioxide from the inlet gas stream | 2014-05-15 |
20140130543 | Ornamental Pendant Comprising a Knife and Sheath - A necklace, bracelet, or rear view mirror accessory is provided that has the dual function of being a knife holder. The necklace has a knife with an ornamented handle that protrudes from a knife sheath, the two forming a pendant. The pendant is attached to a loop that is sized to fit on a user or over a rear view mirror. The ornamentation is created with cutouts. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130544 | CLASP SYSTEM - A clasp system for attaching two elements, comprising first and second parts (A, B) each having a body ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130545 | EXTENDABLE CLASP FOR A BRACELET IN PARTICULAR FOR A WATCH - The present invention concerns a clasp with an extensible buckle for a bracelet enabling the length of the bracelet to be adjusted. This clasp comprises: a central support ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130546 | CONCENTRIC ROTATABLE RINGS - Articles of jewelry, including ring assemblies ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130547 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING MOLTEN GLASS, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING GLASS PRODUCT - To provide a method for producing molten glass, whereby formation of dust can be suppressed when the molten glass is produced by an in-flight melting method. Granules containing silica sand and satisfying the following conditions (1) to (3) are used. (1) In a particle size distribution curve obtained by measuring the granules passed through a sieve having 1 mm openings by a dry laser diffraction scattering method, D50 representing the cumulative volume median diameter is from 80 to 800 μm. (2) The average particle size of the silica sand in the granules is from 1 to 40 μm. (3) In a particle size distribution curve obtained by measuring water-insoluble particles to constitute the granules by a wet laser diffraction scattering method, the ratio of D90/D10 is at least 10. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130548 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A TOUCH PANEL - The present disclosure relates to a method of manufacturing a touch panel, and more particularly, to a manufacturing method capable of strengthening the strength of the touch panel. The method comprises: sinking and then strengthening a glass substrate, and then conducting a manufacturing process of placing a sensing electrode array. Finally, the glass substrate is cut and produced into several touch panels, each having strengthening properties. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130549 | SHEET WIDTH CONTROL FOR OVERFLOW DOWNDRAW SHEET GLASS FORMING APPARATUS - A method keeps the width of the manufactured sheet substantially the same by attaching edge directors for the formed sheet to the manufacturing apparatus structure instead of to the forming block. Thus, sheet glass may be manufactured to specification for a longer time with the same forming block. An additional method adjusts the width of the manufactured sheet by changing the distance between the edge directors. Thus sheet glass may be manufactured to different width specifications with the same forming block. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130550 | PULLING ROLLS WITH SPRING ELEMENTS HAVING INCREASED ANGULAR LENGTH FOR USE IN GLASS MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSES INCORPORATING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a pulling roll for drawing glass sheet in a down-draw process includes a shaft member and a compliant cover assembly positioned on the shaft member. The compliant cover assembly includes at least one traction disk positioned on the shaft member. The at least one traction disk includes an annular hub and a plurality of spring elements integrally formed with the annular hub. The spring elements project outward from the annular hub such that an end of each spring element is positioned radially outward from a base of each spring element and is circumferentially offset relative to the base of each spring element. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130551 | PULLING ROLLS WITH DEFLECTION LIMITATION FOR USE IN GLASS MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSES INCORPORATING THE SAME - In one embodiment, a pulling roll for drawing glass sheet in a down-draw process includes a shaft member and a compliant cover assembly positioned on the shaft member. The compliant cover assembly includes at least one traction disk and at least one deflection limiting disk positioned on the shaft member. The at least one traction disk includes an annular hub and a plurality of spring elements integrally formed with the annular hub. The at least one deflection limiting disk includes at least one deflection limiting element positioned on each deflection limiting disk. The at least one deflection limiting element engages at least a portion of at least one traction disk upon a predetermined amount of inward radial deflection of the plurality of spring elements, thereby limiting the inward radial deflection of the plurality of spring elements. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130552 | SEPARATION APPARATUSES FOR SEPARATING SHEETS OF BRITTLE MATERIAL AND METHODS FOR SEPARATING SHEETS OF BRITTLE MATERIAL - Methods and apparatuses for separating sheets of brittle material are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a separation apparatus for separating a sheet of brittle material includes a first separation cam positioned adjacent to a sheet conveyance pathway and a second separation cam positioned opposite from and downstream of the first separation cam. The first and second separation cams may be rotated such that the contact faces of the separation cams periodically extend across a centerline of the conveyance pathway. Rotation of the first and second separation cams may be synchronized such that at least the portion of the contact face of the first separation cam and at least the portion of the contact face of the second separation cam periodically extend across the centerline of the conveyance pathway at a separation time and periodically do not extend across the centerline of the conveyance pathway at a non-separation time. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130553 | SYSTEM FOR AND METHOD OF MIXED-COLOR CULLET CHARACTERIZATION AND CERTIFICATION, AND PROVIDING CONTAMINANT-FREE, UNIFORMLY COLORED MIXED-COLOR CULLET - Methods of creating a batch of recycled glass from mixed color glass cullet. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving at a glass plant a weight and color composition percentage of a first batch of mixed color cullet. The glass plant also receives a weight and color composition percentage of a second batch of mixed color cullet. The weight and color composition percentage of the first batch and the second batch are combined to generate a combined weight and composition percentage. The combined weight and composition are percentage are used to generate, automatically at a glass plant, a formulation to produce glass of a desired color. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130554 | ANTI-THEFT MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES - An anti-theft mechanism for electronic devices includes an upper protecting frame and a lower protecting frame. The upper and lower protecting frames of the embodiment provide protection for the 3C products, and the first and second assembling space of the upper and lower protecting frames provide adjustable dimensions to be suitable for different sizes of 3C products. The upper and lower protecting frames can further be provided with a locking mechanism to limit the movement of the positioning member after the upper and lower protecting frames being attached onto the 3C products, which prevents the upper and lower protecting frames from being removed easily. Furthermore, with the steel wire of the locking mechanism can be attached to a secured object to secure the upper and lower protecting frames. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130555 | DATA PORT LOCK - A system and method for securing an information access port includes: | 2014-05-15 |
20140130556 | Two-keyed anti-destructive clutch lock core - A lock core includes a rotation mechanism and a clutch mechanism for separating the unlocking and opening processes of locks and prevents the lock from being unlocked destructively. The rotation mechanism comprises a plug and a plug sleeve. The clutch mechanism comprises a group of discs and a sidebar. The rotation mechanism is triggered by the clutch mechanism. Therefore the primary key for the clutch mechanism locks/unlocks the rotation mechanism. A secondary key is introduced for turning the rotation mechanism to open the lock core. The primary key and the secondary key are combined by another mechanism comprises two slots, two rivets and a spring. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130557 | LEVER TYPE HANDLE AND LOCK ASSEMBLY FOR THE SAME - A lock assembly for a lever type handle is disclosed. In the lock assembly for the lever type handle according to an aspect to the invention, the lever type handle is for opening and closing a door by a rotation of a handle portion. The lock assembly includes a key module rotated by a key member, wherein the key module being positioned in the handle portion, a rotary shaft rotated by a rotation of the key module and locking or unlocking the door through a dead lock member, and a rotation transmitter for transmitting the rotation of the key module to the rotary shaft. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130558 | Retaining device to be attached at the end of a steering wheel lock - A retaining device including a group of circular placed thorns and a mechanism functioned to push out, lock, unlock and restore the thorns. The retaining device is mounted at the end of the extendable sleeve member of a bar shaped steering wheel lock. The thorns are unlocked and restored automatically when the extendable sleeve member is restored. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130559 | Methods and Composition for Improving Soil Quality - A soil-amendment product for preparing a damaged or degraded soil ecosystem to establish a self-sustaining floral/vegetative rhizosphere contains a mixture of composted organic biomass, fiber, charcoal, and small amounts of inoculants to promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms including mycorrhizal fungi and nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Embodiments also contain a water-holding agent such as a starch-based polymer that is effective to prevent water from flowing downhill or seeping away from the surface. Methods of application and other uses for the soil-amendment product are also described and claimed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130560 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF FORMING RECLOSABLE CONTAINERS - An apparatus for forming a reclosable metal can includes a flexible bladder that receives pressure from at least one end. The bladder is received in movable dies that selectively open and close about the bladder, and more particularly about a metal body received between the bladder and die. The die preferably includes thread or lug profile cavities for forming circumferentially spaced thread lugs in the can body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130561 | METHOD FOR THE ROLLER-STRAIGHTENING OF CRANKSHAFTS - The invention concerns a process for roll straightening crankshafts ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130562 | SQUEEZE ROLL STAND - A squeeze roll stand includes a combination of a fixed portion installed at a joint position of an electric resistance welded pipe manufacturing line, in which squeeze rolls excluding left and right upper rolls are detachably assembled, and a movable portion overlying the fixed portion, inside which left and right upper rolls are detachably assembled, the movable portion being inclined, taking a back surface downstream side as a fulcrum point, toward a same side from an assembling position on the fixed portion to a retreat position to open an upper part of the fixed portion. The movable portion is driven and reciprocated between the assembling position and the retreat position with cylinder type actuators as a drive mechanism. At the retreat position, the movable portion overlies a bead grinding device arranged on the back surface downstream side of the fixed portion with a front surface facing upward. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130563 | AUTOMATED RAPID DISCHARGE FORMING OF METALLIC GLASSES - An automated rapid capacitive discharge apparatus is provided for sequentially or simultaneously rapidly heating and shaping a plurality of metallic glass feedstock samples. The apparatus includes a sample feeder defining a body for holding a plurality of samples and being capable of sequentially positioning at least one feedstock sample into a discharge position within the processing compartment. In the processing compartment the sample is heated by a discharge of a quantum of electrical energy supplied via electrodes, then shaped into a desired shape by means of a shaping tool, and subsequently moved out of the discharge position as a second feedstock moves into a discharge position. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130564 | HOT-PRESSING APPARATUS - This invention relates to a hot-pressing method and a hot-pressing apparatus capable of quenching a workpiece at a sufficient cooling rate. In a hot-pressing step, a hot-pressing apparatus presses and cools a workpiece at the same time. The hot-pressing apparatus includes a lower die and an upper die whose forming surfaces face each other. A top surface of the lower die is provided with a plurality of beads so that a part of the workpiece difficult to come in contact with the forming surface of the lower die and the forming surface of the upper die positioned at the bottom dead center is formed into a stepped shape. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130565 | LOW IMPEDANCE, LOW MODULUS WIRE CONFIGURATIONS FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - Techniques are disclosed related to wires that may be used within a medical device. According to one example, a wire may include a core formed of a material having a resistivity of less than 25 micro-ohm-cm and a layer of a biocompatible beta titanium alloy surrounding the core. As one example, the beta titanium alloy has an elastic modulus ranging from 30 GigaPascals (GPa) to 90 GPa and comprises at least two elements from a group consisting of titanium, molybdenum, niobium, tantalum, zirconium, chromium, iron and tin. In one embodiment, the core may be formed of silver, tantalum, a tantalum alloy, niobium, a niobium alloy, platinum, a platinum alloy, palladium, or a palladium alloy. In some examples, one or more wires may be incorporated into a coil or a cable and one or more such coils or cables may be carried by a medical device such as a medical electrical lead. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130566 | Recirculating Steam Generator U-Bend Hydraulic Tube Expansion - A hydraulic expander for use in a tube containing a U-bend region is disclosed and claimed. The tool includes a sheath for transmitting hydraulic fluid therethrough to an inflatable bladder. The sheath is flexible, allowing it to be inserted through the U-bend region of the tube. The bladder is fluidly connected to the sheath and is thereby in fluid communication with a supply of hydraulic fluid. The length of the bladder and the metal end caps, along with the centering spacers on the expansion sheath, allows it to pass through the U-bend region of the tube such that it can be positioned inside the tube adjacent to a support outside the tube, such as an AVB. Hydraulic expansion of the bladder causes it to exert an outward force on the tube inner surface, causing it to plastically deform such that its outer surface comes into contact with the tube support, such as an AVB. This expansion will increase the friction between the tube and the AVB to minimize the risk of tube vibration damage. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130567 | Devices, Systems and Methods for Automated Wire Bending - Devices, systems and methods are disclosed which relate to a wire bending apparatus capable of both on and off-plane nose and mandrel bends. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention incorporate a center turret cluster with a plurality of radii possible, a nose-bending mandrel, and a mandrel-bending mandrel. This apparatus forms a bending head that is attached to a CNC wire bending machine. This combination allows increased flexibility in forming complex wire forms and cuts down secondary operations, such as operations from robot arms, sometimes associated with CNC wire bending. In addition, the turret cluster position in the center allows for bending support with mandrel bends or nose bending on the back side of the bending head, usually 180 degrees away from the normal bending area. This allows the manufacturing of double end-loop forms without the addition of external clamps or robotic manipulation. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130568 | Checking Unit and Method for Calibrating a Checking Unit - The invention relates to a checking unit for checking a material web and to a calibrating method for the checking unit. The checking unit is equipped with drive means for transporting the calibration medium past the checking unit in order to detect a multiplicity of measurement values of the calibration medium. The drive means are arranged in the housing of the checking unit in order for the drive means to be protected from moisture or contaminants from the environment. To obtain a transporting of the calibration medium past the checking unit in spite of the arrangement of the drive means in the housing, drive means are employed that are configured for a contactless interaction with the calibration medium and can transport the calibration medium past the checking unit contactlessly. For this purpose there is preferably used a magnetic interaction between the drive means and the calibration medium. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130569 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CALIBRATING AN EXHAUST GAS SENSOR - A method for calibrating an exhaust gas sensor arranged in a measurement chamber, includes providing a measurement chamber in or adjacent to an exhaust channel of an internal combustion engine. At the start of a calibration phase, exhaust gas present in the measurement chamber is displaced by a filling of the measurement chamber with calibration gas, and at the end of the calibration phase, exhaust gas diffuses into and/or is introduced into the measurement chamber. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130570 | CALIBRATION APPARATUS, METHODS AND APPLICATIONS - An inertial sensor calibration method and inertial sensor calibration apparatus. One or more diffraction patterns are generated by one or more fixed and/or moveable gratings (inertial sensors) illuminated by an atomically stabilized source attached to a base and detected by an imager. The grating and/or inertial sensor has a designed parameter value and an actual respective parameter value, such as motion or distance that can be determined upon ultra-precise measurement. Such ultra-precise measurement can be used to calibrate the grating or inertial sensor. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130571 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFSETTING MEASUREMENT OF MACHINE TOOL - A method and a system, for offsetting measurement of machine tool, includes following steps. A tool seat is chosen, a first coordinate is set based on a first datum mark of the tool seat. There is a total tool seat assembling length in between the first datum mark and the tool seat. A tool is chosen, assembled in the tool seat, and includes a total tool length. A second coordinate is set based on a second datum mark of a measuring unit. The tool seat is moved to make a machining end of the tool contact with the second coordinate to obtain a relative total length in between the first and the second coordinate. The total tool length subtracts from the relative total length equals an assembled offset length. The total tool seat assembling length subtracts from the relative total length equals and obtains a tool assembling length. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130572 | GAS SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor element and a gas sensor incorporating the gas sensor element. The gas sensor element ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130573 | METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR DETECTING MOISTURE - Methods and apparatuses for detecting moisture are disclosed. Embodiments detect the existence and/or level of moisture in electronic devices, such as by using one or more moisture sensors that removably connect to a pre-existing port in the electronic device (such as a headphone jack or similar port). Some embodiments detect a component of the ambient air (such as moisture level) to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments decrease pressure at the port using a pneumatic pump and move gas from the electronic device into the moisture detector. Some embodiments detect the movement of air in the vicinity of at least one moisture sensor (such as by measuring pressure) and use this information to improve the accuracy of the moisture detector. Some embodiments display information related to the moisture in the electronic device and/or the ambient air. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130574 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING AND SETTING AIR PARAMETERS IN A ROOM, FUME EXTRACTION DEVICE FOR USE IN A MONITORING SYSTEM - A monitoring system for monitoring and setting at least one air parameter in a room includes at least one sensor and at least one monitoring unit, which is provided separately from the sensor. The at least one monitoring unit is connected to the sensor by a wireless communications link of a communications network. The communications network has at least one mobile terminal device on which at least a part of the monitoring unit is provided. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130575 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRICALLY INDICATING A GAS CHARACTERISTIC - An apparatus for generating a signal representing one of the density and the pressure of gas within a high voltage circuit breaker based on a dial position of a pressure switch includes a clip configured to mechanically couple to the dial, the clip including a magnet, and lens assembled into the switch between the switch housing and an outer component of the switch. The lens includes a sensor positioned within a cavity of the lens in alignment with the clip magnet to detect the position of the pressure switch dial from a magnetic orientation of the magnet, and circuitry for converting the detected position into an electric signal. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130576 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING CONDITION OF AT LEAST ONE NOZZLE - A two- or three-phase mixture is sprayed using at least one nozzle which has associated therewith at least one structure-borne sound sensor for detecting a sound power level signal in the region of the nozzle and also at least one gas and/or liquid meter for detecting a volumetric flow of gas and/or liquid directed through the nozzle. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130577 | Leak Detection Apparatus - Leak detection apparatus for deployment in a pipe. The apparatus includes a carrier disposed for motion along the pipe and a detector connected to move with the carrier in an axial direction. The detector comprises a drum mounted for rotation about pitch and yaw axes. A flexible material is mounted on, and extends from, the drum and at least two sensors responsive to drum rotation are provided. The flexible material will be drawn into contact with a wall of the pipe at a leak location, thereby producing a torque on the drum, causing the drum to rotate, and the at least two sensors to generate signals from which leak location is determined. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130578 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY MONITORING INTERSTITUAL REGIONS IN GASOLINE STORAGE FACILITIES AND PIPELINES - An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the secondary containment system, and which is adapted to detect fluid leaks in the primary containment system and the secondary containment system. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130579 | DETECTION OF FUEL CONTAMINATION IN LUBRICATING OIL - A method for measuring fuel contamination in oil that uses a material in contact with oil whereby fuel intrusion into the oil will change the electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties of the material as compared to the same electrical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties of the material when in contact only with mineral or synthetic oil only. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130580 | ZERO DEAD VOLUME ROBUST FLUIDIC CONNECTION SYSTEM - A fluidic connection system may comprise a port which includes a capillary tube receptacle with an end seal face and a threaded wall. The fluidic connection system may also comprise a capillary tube that includes a front end face for sealingly abutting against the end seal face of the port. On the capillary tube, a flange may be affixed at a distance from the front end face of the capillary tube. The fluidic connection system may further comprise a fitting nut that includes an axial hole to allow the capillary tube to pass therethrough and a matching threaded wall corresponding to the threaded wall of the port. The fitting nut may be slidably coupled with the capillary tube behind the flange. The distance at which the flange is affixed may be predetermined such that when the flange is pushed forward by the fitting nut, the front end face of the capillary tube abuts directly against the end seal face of the port. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130581 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ASPHALTENE DISPERSANT ADDITIVES FOR INHIBITING OR PREVENTING ASPHALTENE PRECIPITATION IN A HYDROCARBON-CONTAINING MATERIAL SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE CONDITIONS - Disclosed herein is a method for determining the effectiveness of one or more asphaltene dispersant additives for inhibiting or preventing asphaltene precipitation in a hydrocarbon-containing material subjected to elevated temperature and pressure conditions. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130582 | GAS PROBES - A gas sampling probe is provided that includes an elongate member having an inlet end and an outlet end, and a sampling passage disposed within the member. The sampling passage extends from the inlet end to the outlet end. The inlet end comprises a curved outer surface. Numerous other aspects are provided. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130583 | INSPECTION ARRANGEMENT - An inspection arrangement including an inspection element and a positioning tool for positioning the inspection element, the inspection element being attachable to the positioning tool by an attachment arrangement, and having a fixing element to present the inspection element in use, the fixing element including a plurality of radially extending resilient elements. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130584 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HOLDING TARGET TURBOMACHINE COMPRESSOR PRESSURE RATIO CONSTANT WHILE VARYING SHAFT SPEED - Embodiments of the disclosure relate to systems and methods for holding target turbomachine compressor pressure ratio constant while varying the shaft speed. In order to characterize a load compressor and validate the compressor design, the speed of the load compressor can be changed while controlling the compressor operating line and holding the inlet guide vanes at a constant angle. Discharge control valves can be dynamically adjusted to maintain the pressure ratio equal to the operating line over a range of speeds. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130585 | PRESSURE-MEASURING PLUG FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE - The invention relates to a pressure-measuring plug for a combustion engine comprising a plug body with a body tip section facing in use the combustion chamber and comprising a passage, a ring-shaped sensing structure comprising an outer section, an inner section and an annular diaphragm, the plug body being attached to the outer section, a circular membrane comprising an outer part coupled to the outer section and an inner part coupled to the inner section, the membrane provides a sealing protecting the annular diaphragm against the harsh environment in a combustion chamber; and, a plug chamber formed by the circular membrane and the body tip section wherein the passage of the body tip section provides an open connection between the plug chamber and the combustion chamber. The passage is part of a channel structure which functions as a soot filter. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130586 | PRESSURE-MEASURING PLUG FOR A COMBUSTION ENGINE - Disclosed is a pressure-measuring plug for a combustion engine. The pressure-measuring plug comprises a plug body and a ring-shaped sensing structure. The plug body comprises an external thread for mounting the plug body into a cylinder head of the combustion engine. The ring-shaped sensing structure comprises an outer section and an inner core. A proximal end of the plug body is attached to the outer section. The inner core comprises a through hole for receiving a rod-shaped element. The ring-shaped sensing structure allows the inner core to move relatively to the outer section along a cylinder axis of the ring-shaped sensing structure. The inner core further comprises an internal thread for mounting in the through hole a rod-shaped element with an external thread. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130587 | MULTI-MODAL FLUID CONDITION SENSOR PLATFORM AND SYSTEM THEREOF - This invention encompasses embodiments for multi-modal integrated simultaneous measurement of various aspects of fluids contained in circulating systems such as automotive reciprocating engines and vehicle transmissions. These circulating systems perform constant internal lubrication, and heat and contaminant removal to protect the internal moving parts from the inherent friction and damage in normal operation. Most commonly this is achieved with fluids based on hydrocarbon and/or related synthetics, which, over time, can lose their protective properties, and vary in their performance or breakdown/decay due to internal and external events. Several components within the lubricant fluid can be measured and can provide insight into the efficacy of the system to perform its designed mission. The mass and level of the fluid may also be monitored on an on-going basis. Described herein is a real-time, simultaneous, integrated, multi-modal sensor system for early warning notification. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130588 | Oxygen Sensing Method and Apparatus - A method of determining an air:fuel ratio of a combustion process based on information from an oxygen sensor exposed to exhaust gases of the combustion process. A first value is determined indicative of the exhaust gas oxygen content, with the value being based on a resistance of an oxygen sensing portion of the oxygen sensor. A second value is determined indicative of a temperature of the oxygen sensor, which may be based on a resistance of a heater portion of the oxygen sensor. A third value is determined indicative of the air:fuel ratio as a function of the first and second values. Thus, the oxygen level data from the oxygen sensor may be temperature compensated so as to result in a more accurate estimate of the air:fuel ratio. The third value may then be used to control the combustion process, which may be associated with an internal combustion engine. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130589 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR OPERATING A SENSOR FOR DETERMINING EXHAUST GAS COMPONENTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method and a device for operating a sensor is provided in an exhaust gas system of an internal combustion engine for determining the emissions contained in an exhaust gas flow, in particular, of nitrogen oxides, ammonia, oxygen and/or unburnt carbon, with the exhaust gas flow acting on the sensor during measurement phases. Between the measurement phases, the sensor is at least largely kept free from the exhaust gas flow, wherein the duration and/or the frequency of the measurement phases can be set as a function of operating parameters of the internal combustion engine and/or of the exhaust gas regulation system. A measurement space which surrounds the sensor is exposed to a pressurized flushing gas immediately after a measurement phase, as a result of which the exhaust gas present in the measurement space is displaced out of the measurement space into the exhaust gas flow. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130590 | TIRE PRESSURE DECREASE DETECTION APPARATUS, METHOD, AND COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM THEREFOR - An apparatus for detecting a decrease in tire pressure based on a resonance frequency of a tire installed in a vehicle includes rotation information detection means for detecting rotation information of the tire, resonance frequency estimate means for estimating the resonance frequency of the tire from the rotation information of the tire, and judgment means for judging the decrease in the tire pressure by comparison between the resonance frequency estimated by the resonance frequency estimate means and a reference frequency preliminarily determined by learning at the time of initialization. An effective speed region when the reference frequency is determined at the time of the initialization is a first speed or less. The apparatus further includes effective speed region change means for extending an upper limit of the effective speed region to a second speed which is larger than the first speed at the time of shifting. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130591 | Methods and Apparatus for Determining Downhole Parameters - Apparatus and methods for determining downhole fluid parameters are disclosed herein. An example method includes deploying a downhole apparatus into a wellbore. The downhole apparatus includes a sensor having a heater and a temperature sensor. The method also includes traversing the downhole apparatus through the wellbore and obtaining a first response with the sensor in a first position of the wellbore. The method also includes obtaining a second response with the sensor in a second position of wellbore and determining a presence of a boundary between the first and second positions based on the first and second responses. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130592 | DOWNHOLE GAUGE ASSEMBLY - Downhole gauge ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130593 | PRESSURE MEASUREMENT STRUCTURE - A pressure measurement structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, at least a piezoresistive layer and a wiring layer. The second substrate faces towards the first substrate. The first electrode layer is disposed on the first substrate and faces towards the second substrate. The second electrode layer is disposed on the second substrate and faces towards the first electrode layer. At least a piezoresistive layer is located between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. A wiring layer is disposed on the second substrate and back to the first substrate. The wiring layer includes multiple wires. Part of the wires are electrically connected to the first electrode layer. The other part of the wires are electrically connected to the second electrode layer. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130594 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF A SUBSTANCE IN A CONTAINER BASED ON MEASUREMENT OF RESONANCE FROM AN ACOUSTIC CIRCUIT THAT INCLUDES UNFILLED SPACE WITHIN THE CONTAINER THAT CHANGES SIZE AS SUBSTANCE IS ADDED OR REMOVED FROM THE CONTAINER - Level of a substance in a container can be determined by exciting vapor in unfilled space within the container. Variable frequency oscillator and emitting transducer can provide signals to excite resonance of vapor. A sensor can measure the peak resonant signal of vapor excited in unfilled space within the container as the amount of substance in the container changes. A signal-processing unit coupled to the sensor and variable frequency oscillator can process signals sensed by the sensing transducer and can extract them from background noise affecting the acoustic signal of the system using correlation functions by referencing the signal generated by the variable frequency oscillator. A computer can obtain the signal processed by the signal-processing unit and calculate unfilled space within the container and derive therefrom an amount of filled space representing the amount of the substance contained therein. A gauge can indicate the amount of substance in the container. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130595 | MONOLITHIC SENSOR PACKAGE - A unitary sensor package having a magnetometer, accelerometer and gyroscope incorporated into a monolithic structure composed of one or more wafers or substrates. Pressure and/or other types of sensors can also be incorporated in the monolithic structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130596 | ANGULAR VELOCITY DETECTION DEVICE - The purpose of the present invention is to achieve accurate angular velocity detection even when an angular velocity detection sensor is set in an environment in which oscillation and electromagnetic noise have significant influence. Provided is an angular velocity detection device which has an oscillating body displaceable in first and second directions that are perpendicular to each other, and which detects, as an angular velocity, a displacement of the oscillating body in the second direction while the oscillating body is being oscillated in the first direction, wherein in accordance with a frequency change in a drive signal for oscillating the oscillating body in the first direction, the frequency of a servo signal for detecting the angular velocity from the quantity of displacement in the second direction is changed (see | 2014-05-15 |
20140130597 | GYROSCOPE UTILIZING TORSIONAL SPRINGS AND OPTICAL SENSING - A gyroscope and a method of detecting rotation are provided. The gyroscope includes a structure configured to be driven to move about a drive axis. The structure is further configured to move about a sense axis in response to a Coriolis force generated by rotation of the structure about a rotational axis while moving about the drive axis. The structure further includes at least one first torsional spring extending generally along the drive axis and at least one second torsional spring extending generally along the sense axis. The gyroscope further includes an optical sensor system configured to optically measure movement of the structure about the sense axis. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130598 | METHOD OF CARRYING OUT A VIBRATORY FATIGUE TEST OF A MECHANICAL PART - A method of carrying out a vibratory fatigue test of a mechanical part having a fatigue endurance limit, the part including a repair extending partly on a first zone of the part, the method including a preliminary test phase including: selecting a loading mode of the part; determining a cutting of the part defining a truncated part, the cutting of the part being defined to obtain a loading level in the repaired zone equal to the maximum value of an abatement to be validated; selecting a measuring device for the fine control of the fatigue test by the measurement of a stress applied to a point of the part; determining a resonance frequency of the truncated part according to the selected loading mode; implementing a loading according to the selected mode at a given level of the truncated part at the resonance frequency up to rupture of the part. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130599 | METHOD FOR INSPECTING DEFECT POINT IN ADHESIVE LAYER OF FIBRE CLOTH - The invention provides a method for inspecting defect point in adhesive layer of fibre cloth. The method includes following steps: spreading a fibre cloth; inspecting, by using two ultrasonic detectors, an upper surface and a lower surface of the fibre cloth simultaneously to sense a defect point in an adhesive layer of the fibre cloth; and analyzing an inspecting information sensed by the two ultrasonic detectors to obtain the situation of the defect point of the fibre cloth. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130600 | OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD FOR THE OBJECT INFORMATION ACQUIRING APPARATUS - An object information acquiring apparatus comprises a receiver receiving an acoustic wave propagating inside an object and convert the acoustic wave into an electric signal; a scanning unit configured to causing the receiver to scan the object; a control unit configured to controlling operation of the scanning unit; a detection unit configured to detecting a status of the acoustic wave reception; and a processing unit for acquiring characteristic information on the inside of the object on the basis of the electric signal, wherein the control unit decides whether or not the operation of the scanning unit is changed, on the basis of a result of detection by the detection unit. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130601 | RF-PHOTONIC SYSTEM FOR ACOUSTIC AND/OR VIBRATIONAL SENSING USING OPTICAL FIBER AND METHOD THEREOF - A method and system comprising:
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20140130602 | Device for Disinfecting, Sterilizing, and/or Maintaining Medical Instruments and Method for Identifying the Occupancy of an Instrument Holder in such Device - A device for disinfecting, sterilizing, and/or maintaining medical, in particular dental instruments. The device is optimized in various areas, facilitating the fully automatic, reliable, and reproducible preparation of dental instruments. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130603 | DEVICE AND METHOD RELATING TO A SENSING DEVICE - Methods, devices, and systems relating to a sensing device are disclosed. A device may comprise a structure including a first surface and a second, opposite surface, wherein the structure comprises one or more segments. Further, the device may include a plurality of sensors disposed on the structure, wherein each segment of the one or more segments comprises a first sensor of the plurality of sensors coupled to the first surface and an associated second sensor of the plurality of sensors coupled to the second surface. Moreover, each sensor of the plurality of sensors may be configured to measure a strain exhibited on an adjacent surface of the structure at an associated segment of the one or more segments. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130604 | KEY TESTING DEVICE - A key testing device is for testing a key with a keycap. The key testing device includes a loading unit and a sleeve. The loading unit includes a block and a rod. The rod includes a first end and a second end. The first end is detachably connected the block. The sleeve is sleeved around the loading unit, and the sleeve includes a partition plate with a through hole. The second end can pass through the through hole. When the sleeve is above the key and the second end contacts the keycap, the gravity of the loading unit is turned from the partition plate to he applied on the keycap, Consequently, since the key testing device can make the pressure pressing on the key be accurate via a loading unit, the probability of misjudgment is decreased. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130605 | VARIABLE SCALE SENSOR - A sensor assembly includes a sense element for sensing a sensed parameter. The sense element may provide a sense element output signal that is related to the sensed parameter. A control block may include a first input port for receiving the sense element output signal, a second input port for receiving a scale input adjustable by a user, and an output port for providing a sensor assembly output signal. The control block may be configured to take in the sense element output signal via the first input port and produce the sensor assembly output signal at the output port, wherein the sensor assembly output signal at the output port is related to the sense element output signal and corresponds to a user selected range of the sensed parameter. The user selected range may be determined, at least in part, by the scale input received via the second input port. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130606 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ULTRASONIC METERING USING AN ORIFICE METER FITTING - A method of retrofitting an orifice meter includes providing an orifice fitting body having a bore, an orifice plate, a plurality of tap holes, and a plurality of pressure sensors installed in the plurality of tap holes. The method further includes removing the orifice plate and the plurality of pressure sensors from the orifice fitting body and installing a plurality of transducers into the plurality of tap holes. At least one of the plurality of transducers is configured to generate a signal and at least one of the plurality of transducers is configured to receive the signal. Additionally, the method includes measuring a flow rate of a fluid flowing through the bore based on an output of each of the plurality of transducers. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130607 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ACOUSTIC MATCHING MEMBER, ACOUSTIC MATCHING MEMBER, ULTRASONIC TRANSMITTER/ RECEIVER UNIT INCORPORATING ACOUSTIC MATCHING MEMBER, AND ULTRASONIC FLOW METER DEVICE - Provided are an acoustic matching member with a fixed density, an ultrasonic transmitter/receiver unit with a high sensitivity, and an ultrasonic flow meter device which attains stable and high-accurate flow measurement. An acoustic matching member comprises hollow elements and a binding agent. The acoustic matching member is created by removing hollow elements having higher densities, hollow elements having cracks, etc., from hollow elements before sorting-out. Since the hollow elements having higher densities, the hollow elements having cracks, etc., are removed from hollow elements before sorting-out, it becomes possible to provide an acoustic matching member having fixed characteristics without being affected by a manufacturing lot and a transportation process of the hollow elements. An ultrasonic transmitter/receiver unit created using the acoustic matching member has fixed characteristics and is able to perform high-accurate flow measurement. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130608 | PITOT TUBE VELOCIMETER SYSTEM - An apparatus and method for sensing position according to flow velocity includes at least two pitot tubes each defining a central axis is along mutually orthogonal axes. Each of at least two pressure sensors is positioned in fluid communication with a corresponding one of the at least two pitot tubes. A controller receives outputs from the at least two pressure sensors and analyzes to determine at least one of an angular and translational velocity according to the outputs. A distance traveled is then determined according to the at least one of an angular and translational velocity. Corresponding methods of use and calibration are also disclosed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130609 | Thread clamping device including internal sensing, reporting and external detector - The present device relates to a thread clamping device including a plurality of movable segments with threaded inner surfaces suitable for engaging a threaded rod and including a strain gauge and transmitter therein for measuring the actual strain on the device and for transmitting this information to a receiver external to the thread clamping device, such as a receiver and display integral with a wrench for applying torque to the thread clamping device. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130610 | CONDUCTIVE CLOTH SENSOR - A force sensor is disclosed herein. The force sensor includes first and second layers formed from electrically conductive material. The force sensor also includes a third layer formed from an electrically insulative material disposed between the first and second layers. The third layer is a mesh defining a distribution of plurality of spaced openings. It is also disclosed herein that the force sensor can be incorporated in an auscultation training system. The auscultation training system can also include an auscultation device operable to be pressed against the force sensor whereby the force sensor emits a signal in response to being pressed. The auscultation training system can also include a controller communicating with the force sensor and operable to receive the signal. The auscultation training system can also include a database of sound files wherein the controller is operable to select one of the sound files in response to the signal. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130611 | PRESSURE TRANSDUCER STRUCTURES SUITABLE FOR CURVED SURFACES - A flexible transducer structure suitable for attaching to a curved surface such as the leading edge of an aircraft wing is provided. In one example embodiment, a method may include receiving, at a sensor disposed on a flexible sheet, a pressure, wherein the sensor is electrically coupled to a conductive trace disposed on the flexible sheet; measuring, by the sensor, the pressure to generate a pressure signal; outputting, by the sensor, to the conductive trace, the pressure signal, wherein the conductive trace extends away from the sensor on the flexible sheet; and wherein the flexible sheet is adaptable to conform to a contour of a curved surface. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130612 | TORQUE SENSOR - A torque sensor has a magnetic sensor, which is composed of a first magnetic detecting element, a second magnetic detecting element and a comparator. The first magnetic detecting element outputs an output signal of a provisional detection value, while the second magnetic detecting element outputs an output signal of a reference value. The comparator compares the provisional detection value and the reference value and outputs the provisional detection value as an authorized detection value, when a difference value between the provisional detection value and the reference value is smaller than a predetermined threshold value. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130613 | AUTOMATED HIGH SPEED METALLOGRAPHIC SYSTEM - An metallographic system comprising a programmable controller, a robotic arm, a specimen clamping or holding device, a sectioning saw, a mounting station, a polishing station, a specimen preparation station, and an analyzer for examining the specimen. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130614 | Methods and Systems for Automated Pipette Tracking - Described are pipetting systems that automatically track the dispensing and extracting of reagents to and from arrays of well locations. The systems track the position of a pipette with respect to the well locations, and selectively illuminate those locations to indicate the progress of pipetting operations. Control logic can shepherd pipetting processes, indicating errors and guiding the user. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130615 | SAMPLER - A sampler including an ejector and a sample channel extending to the ejector, which are placeable in a mixture of particles of a solid and a medium, the medium being a gas and/or a liquid. The ejector includes at least one inlet and an outlet. The ejector takes a mixture sample by using vacuum via the inlet and discharges it via the outlet so as to make the mixture sample flow from the inlet towards the outlet. The sample channel takes a desired measuring sample from the mixture sample flowing in the ejector, the solid particles and the medium being at least partly separable from one another in the ejector on the basis of the flow and inertia in the mixture sample. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130616 | Test tap - A sampling system for use in a sampling station that includes a sampling device that is releasable connectable to a branch line so that it may be removed when not needed at that site via a releasable coupling. The device has a main tube connected to the releasable coupling via a valve that is manually operated through an operating tube that is connected to the main tube so that it also functions to clear the main tube. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130617 | SELF ADJUSTING CORNER SCANNER - An apparatus for inspecting a curved portion of a manufactured part comprises a frame, a sensor, a plunger, and a linking mechanism. The frame may include a first contact wall and an opposing second contact wall. Each contact wall may contact a planar portion of the part adjacent to the curved portion and may be oriented at an angle corresponding to an angle of the planar portions of the part adjacent to the curved portion. The sensor may transmit at least one signal to and receive at least one signal from the part. The plunger may contact the surface of the part and move as a radius of curvature of the part changes. The linking mechanism may couple to the plunger and may adjust the height of the sensor above a surface of the part in response to motion of the plunger. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130618 | SENSOR BEARING ASSEMBLY WITH COVER MOUNTED SENSOR - A sensor bearing assembly for supporting a rotatable shaft includes a bearing having an inner ring disposable about the shaft, an outer ring disposed about the inner ring, and rolling elements between the rings. An annular detection member is coupled with the bearing inner ring and has an outer circumferential surface and a circular cover is configured to enclose the axial end of the shaft when the bearing assembly is mounted on the shaft. The cover includes a rim coupled with the bearing outer ring, a radially-extending end wall spaced axially from the shaft end, and an annular side wall extending axially between the end wall and the rim. A sensor is mounted to the cover side wall, has an inner end spaced radially outwardly from the detection member outer circumferential surface, and is configured to sense angular displacement of the detection member about the shaft central axis. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130619 | Micro-Electrical Discharged Based Metrology System - A micro-electrical discharge machine based metrology system including a control unit with a sensing circuit and a micro-electrical discharge machine with a sensing probe. The micro-electrical discharge machine based metrology system capable of sensing dimensions of a work piece at pico-joule energy levels. The micro-electrical discharge machine based metrology system is a non-contact, non-destructive, and on-board metrology system capable of in-process quality assurance/quality control. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130620 | Method for testing setting time of cement-based material - Disclosed is a method for testing the setting time of a cement-based material: testing the capillary negative pressure of a non-bleeding cement-based material, with the time at which the capillary negative pressure reaches a threshold value A as the initial setting time, and/or the time at which the capillary negative pressure reaches a threshold value B as the final setting time, wherein threshold value A is 8-10 kPa, and threshold value B is 54-56 kPa. Alternatively, threshold value A and threshold value B are determined by the following method: formulating a cement-based material for the determination of threshold values with the same raw materials at the same formulation ratio; after vibration-compaction, placing a portion into a measuring mold; after vibration-compaction, testing the capillary negative pressure of the non-bleeding cement-based material placed in the measuring mold; under the same conditions, synchronously testing and determining the initial setting time and final setting time of the cement-based material for the determination of threshold values by a penetration resistance method; the capillary negative pressure corresponding to the initial setting time and final setting time of the cement-based material for the determination of threshold values are respectively threshold value A and threshold value B. The method can not only be used in standard tests for a laboratory cement setting time under standard temperature conditions, but can also be used to realize remote, automatic, and continuous in situ monitoring for the setting time of a cast-in-situ concrete structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130621 | REPLACEABLE PROBE HEAD - A probe head is disclosed that is detachable from a probe body containing electronics. The probe head includes a housing enclosing a sensor and at least part of an electrical connector electrically coupled to the sensor. The housing has a coupling member positioned to detachably connect the housing to the probe body, and when the probe head and probe body are coupled, the electrical connector electrically couples the sensor to the electronics within the probe body. The probe head may be disposable. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130622 | BARRIER ASSEMBLY - A barrier assembly for a motor vehicle having a shift lever and a kit for assembling the barrier assembly are disclosed. The barrier assembly has a retainer, a lever plate, seals and spacers. The retainer has a retainer aperture extending from a first surface to a second surface. The lever plate is moveable and has a lever opening extending from a first face to a second face. A gliding surface allows the lever plate to move in a planar motion parallel to the retainer while supported on the retainer. A first seal is located on the first face of the lever plate proximal to the lever opening. A second seal is located on the first face of the lever plate distal to the lever opening. Spacers project from the retainer distal to the retainer aperture. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130623 | ELLIPTICALLY MOVING MECHANISM - An elliptically moving mechanism includes: a track disc formed with two tracks, the two tracks perpendicularly intersecting each other; a transmission ring rotatably fitted around a circumference of the track disc; a rocking arm positioned under the track disc; and two slide members disposed on a top face of the rocking arm. The rocking arm is connected to the two tracks via the two slide members. The two slide members are slidable along the two tracks respectively. When the transmission ring is rotated, the rocking arm is driven by the transmission ring to move in an elliptical path. The elliptically moving mechanism is easy to manufacture and assemble and has a small volume and is lightweight. Moreover, the mechanism provides different elliptical paths of different sizes. | 2014-05-15 |