31st week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 4 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130192256 | GEARED TURBOFAN ENGINE WITH COUNTER-ROTATING SHAFTS - A mid-turbine frame is incorporated into a turbine section of a gas turbine engine intermediate a high pressure turbine and a low pressure turbine. The high pressure and low pressure turbines rotate in opposite directions. The mid-turbine frame carries a plurality of vanes to redirect the flow downstream of the high pressure turbine as it approaches the low pressure turbine. In another feature, a power density is defined as the thrust divided by the volume of a turbine section, and the power density is of about 1.5 lbf per in | 2013-08-01 |
20130192257 | TURBINE SHROUD HANGER WITH DEBRIS FILTER - A turbine shroud hanger apparatus for a gas turbine engine includes: an arcuate shroud hanger having at least one cooling hole passing therethrough, the cooling hole having an inlet and an outlet; and a filter carried by the shroud hanger positioned upstream of the inlet of the cooling hole, the filter having a plurality of openings formed therethrough which are sized to permit air flow through the cooling hole while preventing the entry of debris particles larger than a preselected size into the cooling hole. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192258 | GEARED TURBOFAN GAS TURBINE ENGINE ARCHITECTURE - A gas turbine engine typically includes a fan section, a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section. A speed reduction device such as an epicyclical gear assembly may be utilized to drive the fan section such that the fan section may rotate at a speed different than the turbine section so as to increase the overall propulsive efficiency of the engine. In such engine architectures, a shaft driven by one of the turbine sections provides an input to the epicyclical gear assembly that drives the fan section at a speed different than the turbine section such that both the turbine section and the fan section can rotate at closer to optimal speeds providing increased performance attributes and performance by desirable combinations of the disclosed features of the various components of the described and disclosed gas turbine engine. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192259 | TURBINE ENGINE MONITORING SYSTEM - A turbine engine system includes a turbine engine shaft, a first rotor, a second rotor and an engine monitoring system. The shaft includes a shaft bore formed by a shaft wall. The shaft bore extends along an axial centerline through the shaft between a first shaft end and a second shaft end. The first rotor is connected to the shaft at the first shaft end, and the second rotor is connected to the shaft at the second shaft end. The engine monitoring system includes a sensor connected to the second rotor, a transmitter arranged at the first shaft end, and a plurality of conduit assemblies. Each conduit assembly includes a conduit that extends axially within the shaft bore and is connected to the shaft wall. A first of the conduit assemblies also includes a wire that extends through a respective conduit and connects the sensor and the transmitter. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192260 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE SEAL CARRIER - A gas turbine engine includes a seal assembly that is supported by a member at a joint. The seal assembly includes a seal support having a radial flange secured to the joint. A first bend adjoins the radial flange to a first leg, which is oriented generally in an axial direction. A second bend adjoins the first leg to a second leg, which is conical in shape. A seal is supported by the second leg. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192261 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE MID TURBINE FRAME BEARING SUPPORT - A gas turbine engine includes high and low pressure turbines. A mid turbine frame is arranged axially between the high and low pressure turbines. A bearing is operatively supported by a support structure. An inner case is secured to the support structure and includes a first conical member and a bearing support to which the bearing is mounted. The bearing support includes a second conical member that is secured to the first conical member at a joint. The first and second conical members are arranged radially inward of the joint. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192262 | ANNULAR COMBUSTOR - An annular combustor includes an annular outer shell that includes a first flange that defines an inner diameter ID | 2013-08-01 |
20130192263 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH HIGH SPEED LOW PRESSURE TURBINE SECTION - A gas turbine engine includes a very high speed low pressure turbine such that a quantity defined by the exit area of the low pressure turbine multiplied by the square of the low pressure turbine rotational speed compared to the same parameters for the high pressure turbine is at a ratio between about 0.5 and about 1.5. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192264 | TURBINE ENGINE GEARBOX - An example method of controlling performance of gearbox of a gas turbine engine includes establishing a gear characteristic of a plurality of double helical gears each disposed about a respective axis in a gearbox. Performance of the plurality of double helical gears is controlled by selecting a circumferential offset distance between a first plurality of gear teeth spaced apart from a second plurality of gear teeth on each of the plurality of double helical gears in response to the established gear characteristic. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192265 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH HIGH SPEED LOW PRESSURE TURBINE SECTION AND BEARING SUPPORT FEATURES - A gas turbine engine includes a very high speed low pressure turbine such that a quantity defined by the exit area of the low pressure turbine multiplied by the square of the low pressure turbine rotational speed compared to the same parameters for the high pressure turbine is at a ratio between about 0.5 and about 1.5. The high pressure turbine is mounted on the low pressure turbine with an intermediate bearing. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192266 | GEARED TURBOFAN GAS TURBINE ENGINE ARCHITECTURE - A gas turbine engine includes a fan rotatable about an axis, a compressor section, a combustor in fluid communication with the compressor section, and a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor. The turbine section includes a fan drive turbine and a second turbine. The second turbine is disposed forward of the fan drive turbine. The fan drive turbine includes at least three rotors and at least one rotor having a bore radius (R) and a live rim radius (r), and a ratio of r/R is between about 2.00 and about 2.30. A speed change system is driven by the fan drive turbine for rotating the fan about the axis. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192267 | INTERNALLY COOLED SPOKE - A turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor section in fluid communication with the compressor section, a high pressure turbine in fluid communication with the combustor, a low pressure turbine in fluid communication with the high pressure turbine, and a mid turbine frame located axially between the high pressure turbine and the low pressure turbine. The mid turbine frame includes an outer frame case, an inner frame case, and a plurality of hollow spokes that distribute loads from the inner frame case to the outer frame case. The spokes are hollow to allow cooling airflow to be supplied through the spokes to the inner frame case. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192268 | INTERNALLY COOLED SPOKE - A turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor section in fluid communication with the compressor section, a high pressure turbine in fluid communication with the combustor, a low pressure turbine in fluid communication with the high pressure turbine, and a mid turbine frame located axially between the high pressure turbine and the low pressure turbine. The mid turbine frame includes an outer frame case, an inner frame case, and a plurality of hollow spokes that distribute loads from the inner frame case to the outer frame case. The spokes are hollow to allow cooling airflow to be supplied through the spokes to the inner frame case. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192269 | MAGNETOCALORIC MODULE FOR MAGNETIC REFRIGERATION APPARATUS - A magnetocaloric module for a magnetic refrigeration apparatus includes: a bed having an inner surface; a magnetocaloric material filled in the bed; and an insulating layer formed over the inner surface, isolating the magnetocaloric material from the bed. With the use of the insulating layer, thermal conduction between the magnetocaloric material and the bed can be reduced and Galvanic corrosion which may occur to the bed can be prevented. Also, a temperature gradient of the magnetocaloric module may be further extended. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192270 | HEAT TRANSFER SUBSYSTEM INTERCONNECTION ARRANGEMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - Arrangements for heat transfer subsystem interconnection for use in information technology and other heat-producing equipment are disclosed. The arrangements provide for plurality of individual subsystems, each having a thermal interface. These are configured so that two or more of the subsystems can be thermally interconnected by connecting their thermal interfaces. Each subsystem may comprise at least one thermoelectric device capable of acting as a thermoelectric cooler and as a thermoelectric generator. The thermoelectric device can incorporate quantum-process and quantum-well materials for higher heat transfer and thermoelectric generation efficiencies. In some implementations, the thermoelectric device is comprised by the thermal interface. In some implementations, a control system and electronics are used to selectively configure the thermoelectric device in either a thermoelectric cooler operating mode or in a thermoelectric generation operating mode. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192271 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192272 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS WITH THERMOELECTRIC DEVICES - Temperature control systems and methods can be designed for controlling the interior climate of a vehicle or other the climate of another desired region. The temperature control system for a vehicle can have a thermoelectric system providing heating and/or cooling, including supplemental heating and/or cooling. The thermoelectric system can transfer thermal energy between a working fluid, such as liquid coolant, and comfort air upon application of electric current of a selected polarity. The thermoelectric system can supplement or replace the heat provided from an internal combustion engine or other primary heat source. The thermoelectric system can also supplement or replace cold energy provided from a compressor-based refrigeration system or other primary cold energy source. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192273 | GAS LIQUEFACTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system and a method for liquefaction of gases which are utilized in their liquid state as refrigerants in applications that require low temperatures, throughout various pressure ranges, from slightly above atmospheric pressures to pressures near the critical point. The system and method are based on closed-cycle cryocoolers and utilize the thermodynamic properties of the gas to achieve optimal liquefaction rates. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192274 | ULTRA-LOW VIBRATION CRYOGEN-FREE CRYOSTAT FOR AN ELECTRON PARAMAGNETIC RESONANCE SYSTEM - A closed cycle cryocooler is thermally connected to an elongated, cup-shaped sample well and cools down the sample well. Gaseous helium at a relatively low pressure is introduced into the sample well so that, as the sample well is cooled by the cryocooler, the gas in the sample well is also cooled. A sample is attached to a sample stick assembly which is then lowered into the sample well where the sample is cooled by the cooled gas to carryout experiments at low temperature. The sample stick assembly is mechanically attached to the spectrometer magnets and a flexible rubber bellows connects the sample stick assembly to the sample well so that vibration generated by the cryocooler is not transferred to the sample. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192275 | IDCA FOR FAST COOLDOWN AND EXTENDED OPERATING TIME - Systems, methods, and devices for integrated detector cooler assemblies (IDCAs) and multi-circuit cryostats are discussed herein. Solutions include using cryostats with multiple cooling circuits. Some cryostat variations may include a rapid cooldown circuit and a temperature maintenance circuit. In some cases, the temperature maintenance circuit may be a closed-loop circuit run by a compressor instead of an open-loop circuit run on a pressurized gas bottle/cartridge. Variations of a cryostat may also include a gas expander portion that replaces the coldfinger of typical IDCAs. Further variations of cooling circuits may include circuits that perform reverse-flow heat exchange to pre-cool incoming refrigerant and also cooling circuits that have heat bridges disposed thereon to assist in such heat exchange. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192276 | CRYOPUMP AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING CRYOPUMPS - A cryopump includes a housing, an electrical control unit which controls the cryopump, a purge valve provided on a passage between an external purge gas source and the inside of the housing, a rough valve provided on a passage between an external pump and the inside of the housing, a vent valve provided on a passage between the inside and the outside of the housing, and a Pirani gauge which measures a pressure inside the housing. The electrical control unit is connected to each of the purge valve, rough valve, vent valve, and Pirani gauge via a wire. Each of the wires is provided with a connector on the component side and a connector on the electrical control unit side. The connector on the component side is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the connector on the electrical control unit side. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192277 | COLD TRAP AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING COLD TRAP - A cold trap includes two individually controllable cooling units. The cold trap is provided in an evacuation path for connecting a vacuum chamber to a turbomolecular pump, The first cooling unit includes a first panel unit provided in the evacuation path such that the panel is exposed, and a first refrigerator thermally coupled to the first panel unit so as to cool the first panel unit. The second cooling unit includes a second panel unit provided in the evacuation path such that the panel is exposed, and a second refrigerator thermally coupled to the second panel unit so as to cool the second panel unit. The first panel unit is spaced apart from the second panel unit. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192278 | CRYOGENIC SPRAY PROCESS - The invention relates to a spray crystallization process for making solid particles suitable for structuring an oil containing dispersion, solid particles obtainable by said process and use of said particles for structuring oil containing dispersions. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192279 | ICE MAKER FOR A REFRIGERATION APPLIANCE - A refrigeration appliance includes a fresh food compartment, a freezer compartment, and an ice maker within the fresh food compartment for freezing water into ice pieces. In one example, a rotatable auger drives the ice pieces out of a removable ice bin via a driving force applied in a first direction. A latch is configured to apply a resisting force to the ice bin along a second direction. In another example, an air mover is disposed within the ice maker for delivering cooled air from an ice maker evaporator to a region adjacent to the ice bin. At least one air channel is formed into an inside surface of the ice maker chamber. In another example, a method of making ice in the refrigeration appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of operating the air mover and a defrost heating of the ice maker evaporator. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192280 | REFRIGERATOR AND DEFROSTING METHOD THEREOF - A refrigerator according to the present invention includes a compressor compressing a coolant, a condenser condensing the coolant compressed in the compressor, an expander through which the coolant condensed in the condenser passes, an evaporator evaporating the coolant expanded in the expander and cooling an inside of the refrigerator, a defroster defrosting the evaporator, a coolant adjusting valve adjusting the coolant flowing from the condenser to the evaporator, and a controller driving the compressor and turning on the defroster after closing the coolant adjusting valve. The refrigerator may minimize power consumed for defrosting and the defrosting time. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192281 | Adsorption System - An adsorption system can be used as part of a climate control system in a vehicle or in any other space requiring heating or cooling. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192282 | VEHICLE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - A vehicle air conditioning system includes a compressor, a condenser, an evaporator and a controller. The controller is operatively coupled to the compressor to manage operation of the compressor during a cooling operation that provides temperature reduction of air flowing across heat transferring portions the evaporator. The controller further manages operation of the compressor in a moisture releasing operation in response to termination of the cooling operation. The moisture releasing operation includes, for example, finite operation of the compressor that retards release of moisture from the heat transferring portions of the evaporator. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192283 | AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS - A refrigerant circuit device includes a compressor, a heat exchanger that is capable of exchanging heat between the refrigerant and a heat medium, and other components that are connected by pipes, in which the refrigerant circuit circulates a refrigerant. A heat medium circulating circuit circulates the heat medium in the heat exchanger. At least the compressor is housed in an outdoor unit, at least the heat exchanger is housed in a heat medium relay unit, and an indoor unit is housed in a use side heat exchanger. The outdoor unit, the heat medium relay unit, and the indoor unit are formed separately and can be disposed in separate positions. A housing of the heat medium relay unit has an opening that allows ventilation between the housing space of the heat exchanger related to heat medium and the space outside the housing space. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192284 | AIR CONDITIONING APPARATUS - When the temperatures of outdoor heat exchangers | 2013-08-01 |
20130192285 | REFRIGERATOR - A refrigerator is provided. The refrigerator includes an evaporator configured to evaporate a coolant and to cool a storage compartment, a compressor configured to compress the coolant evaporated in the evaporator, a condenser configured to condense the coolant compressed in the compressor, a hot line configured to receive condensed coolant, a first capillary tube configured to receive condensed coolant from the hot line, a second capillary tube configured to receive condensed coolant and arranged to allow bypassing of the hot line, a first coolant configured to adjust flow of condensed coolant from the hot line to the first capillary tube and a second coolant adjusting valve configured to control flow of condensed coolant from the condenser to the hot line and the second capillary tube. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192286 | HIGH EFFICIENCY ENERGY TRANSFER FROM WASTE WATER TO BUILDING HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS - Disclosed are self-cleaning waste water nitration devices suitable for generating thermal water for use in heat pump systems. Also disclosed are methods for continuously generating filtered thermal water from waste water. Further disclosures pertain to systems for automatically generating heating capacity or cooling capacity from a waste water source. Methods for producing and transporting filtered thermal water from a waste water source to a heat pump are also disclosed in which the filtered thermal water can be used for heating, cooling, or both. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192287 | OUTDOOR HEAT EXCHANGER AND AIR CONDITIONER INCLUDING THE SAME - An outdoor heat exchanger in cooling operation includes: a first header pipe into which a refrigerant compressed by a compressor flows; a first heat exchanging unit connected with the first header pipe and allowing a refrigerant to exchange heat with the air; a bypass pipe through which the refrigerant exchanging heat in the first heat exchanging unit flows; a first distribution pipe connected with the bypass pipe; a distribution pipe check valve that is disposed in the first distribution pipe and preventing the refrigerant exchanging heat in the first heat exchanging unit from passing through the first distribution pipe; a second header pipe into which the refrigerant passing through the bypass pipe flows; a second heat exchanging unit connected with the second header pipe and allowing a refrigerant to exchange heat with the air; and a second distribution pipe through which the refrigerant exchanging heat in the second heat exchanging unit passes. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192288 | MINI-ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT SYSTEM - A contamination control system for ductless air conditioners is disclosed. The contamination control system may be formed from one or more decontamination lamps contained within a tubular housing that is hollow and includes an internal cavity extending from the first end to the second end with at least one longitudinally extending sight window positioned between first and second tubular end regions. The decontamination lamp may be positioned within the internal cavity in the tubular housing. The tubular housing may be held in place with a mounting system including at least one tubular housing receiver in which the tubular housing is secured. The tubular housing is slidably held within the mounting system such that the tubular housing is slidable longitudinally relative to the tubular housing receivers and is rotatable within the tubular housing receivers. The decontamination lamp may be activated with a photo activated sensor. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192289 | Air temperature adjusting system - An air temperature adjusting system includes a gas-liquid mixing device ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192290 | Device for the Production of Flake Ice - The invention relates to an apparatus for producing flake ice from a liquid, comprising a tub receiving the liquid, a rotatably supported roller which partly dips into the liquid received in the tub, a refrigerating device for cooling the surface of the roller and a scraper for removing ice formed at the surface of the roller from the liquid. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192291 | PLATE HEAT EXCHANGER AND HEAT PUMP APPARATUS - A plate heat exchanger includes a plurality of rectangular plates each having, at four corners thereof, inlets and outlets and others for a first fluid and a second fluid. The plates are stacked such that first passages each defined by adjacent two of the plates and through which the first fluid flows and second passages each defined by adjacent two of the plates and through which the second fluid flows are provided alternately. The first passage includes a bypass passage extending from an inlet peripheral portion, which is an area around the inlet, along the outlet for the second fluid up to a long-side-peripheral portion of the plate that is nearer to the second outlet. The bypass passage allows some of the first fluid having flowed therein from the inlet to flow from the long-side-peripheral portion into a heat-exchanging passage. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192292 | REFRIGERATOR - Provided is a refrigerator. The refrigerator includes a cabinet defining a refrigerating compartment and a freezing compartment, a freezing compartment door opening or closing the freezing compartment, and an ice making device disposed on a rear surface of the freezing compartment door. The ice making device includes a case disposed on the freezing compartment door, an ice tray rotatably disposed inside the case, the ice tray making an ice therein, a knob exposed to the outside of the case, the knob being connected to a rotation shaft of the ice tray and rotated by being manipulated from the outside, and an elastic member disposed on the rotation shaft of the ice tray, the elastic member providing an elastic force into the ice tray so that the ice tray is rotated to an original position. Thus, a structure for rotating the ice tray may be simplified. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192293 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROGRAMABLY TREATING WATER IN A WATER COOLER - An apparatus for a programmable self sanitizing water dispenser apparatus with a digital controller as well as a programmable method for generating ozone for cleaning the reservoir and the water contained within it. The apparatus includes an anti-spill receiver that houses the controller and that can contain a ozone generator. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192294 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING COMPRESSOR, AND REFRIGERATOR HAVING THE SAME - A compressor control apparatus and method, and a refrigerator including the same, are provided. In a refrigerator having two compressors, starting of two compressors may be staggered to reduce an effect of the suction pressure and discharge pressure between the two compressors, to provide for stable operation of the compressors, and improve reliability and power consumption. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192295 | STRUCTURAL UNIT COMPRISING HEAT EXCHANGER AND LIQUID SEPARATOR - Described is a structural unit composed of a heat exchanger and a liquid separator, in particular for separating droplets from evaporated refrigerant, in particular for refrigeration and air conditioning systems, which structural unit is of compact design. According to the invention, in a pressure vessel ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192296 | Refining system and method for refining a feed gas stream - A refining system for refining a feed gas ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192297 | CONFIGURATIONS AND METHODS FOR SMALL SCALE LNG PRODUCTION - A small scale natural gas liquefaction plant is integrated with an LNG loading facility in which natural gas is liquefied using a multi-stage gas expansion cycle. LNG is then loaded onto an LNG truck or other LNG transport vehicle at the loading facility using a differential pressure control system that uses compressed boil off gas as a motive force to move the LNG from the LNG storage tank to the LNG truck so as to avoid the use of an LNG pump and associated equipment as well as to avoid venting of boil off vapors into the environment. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192298 | DISTILLATION COLUMN HEAT PUMP WITH COMPRESSOR INLET SUPERHEATER - Light naphtha distillation columns with heat pumps and methods of operating them are described. The overhead stream is compressed to increase temperature so that it can be used both to heat the reboiler and to superheat the overhead stream before it enters the heat pump compressor. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192299 | Heavy Hydrocarbon Removal Process - A process for removing heavy hydrocarbons from a natural gas stream comprises passing the natural gas stream thought a TSA adsorbent unit to adsorb heavy hydrocarbons, regenerating the TSA adsorbent by heating to form a contaminant-containing gas phase, cooling the contaminated gas phase to separate water and heavy hydrocarbon liquids to form a third gas phase and directing the third gas phase to a PSA unit to adsorb heavy hydrocarbons from the third gas phase. The product from the PSA unit can be sent to pipeline or recycled to the TSA unit for further hydrocarbon removal and recovery. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192300 | DEVICE FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE SEPARATION OF AIR - The device serves for the cryogenic separation of air. It has the following features: a main heat exchanger and a supercooling countercurrent heat exchanger ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192301 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR AIR SEPARATION USING A SUPPLEMENTAL REFRIGERATION CYCLE - A system and method for air separation using a supplemental refrigeration cycle is provided. A portion of the refrigeration required by the air separation plant to produce a liquid product stream is supplied via a supplemental refrigeration circuit configured to direct a cooled refrigerant produced by the turboexpander through the main heat exchanger of the air separation plant. The refrigeration capacity is controlled by removing or adding a portion of the refrigerant in the supplemental refrigeration circuit to adjust the inlet pressure while maintaining a substantially constant volumetric flow rate and substantially constant pressure ratio across the compressor. Removing the refrigerant from the supplemental refrigeration circuit decreases the refrigeration imparted by the supplemental refrigeration circuit and thus decreases the production of the liquid product stream. Adding refrigerant allows for an increase in the refrigeration imparted by the supplemental refrigeration circuit and thus allows for increased production of the liquid product stream. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192302 | CRUCIBLES FOR HOLDING MOLTEN MATERIAL AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING THEM AND FOR THEIR USE - Coated crucibles for holding molten material are disclosed. In some embodiments, the crucibles are used to prepare multicrystalline silicon ingots by a directional solidification process. Methods for preparing such crucibles and methods for preparing silicon ingots by use of such crucibles are also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192303 | QUALITATIVE CRYSTAL DEFECT EVALUATION METHOD - A process is provided for evaluating oxygen precipitates in a single crystal silicon sample. The process comprises (a) annealing the single crystal silicon sample at a temperature sufficient to selectively grow as-grown oxygen precipitates having a size of about 25 nm or more and selectively dissolve as-grown oxygen precipitates having a size of about 25 nm or less; (b) cooling the single crystal silicon sample at a cooling rate sufficient to inhibit the nucleation of oxygen precipitates having a size of about 25 nm or less; (c) coating a surface of the single crystal silicon sample with a composition containing a metal capable of decorating oxygen precipitates; and (d) annealing the coated single crystal silicon sample at a temperature, for a duration, and in an atmosphere sufficient to decorate the oxygen precipitates in the single crystal silicon sample. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192304 | Manufacturing Method for Glass Substrate for Information Recording Medium - An aspect of the invention is directed to a method for manufacturing a glass substrate for an information recording medium including: a polishing step of polishing a surface of a raw glass plate, with use of a polishing solution containing a polishing agent and water; and a chemically reinforcing step of reinforcing the polished surface of the raw glass plate which has undergone the polishing step, with use of a chemically reinforcing treatment solution. The polishing step is a step of using, as the polishing agent, a polishing agent containing CeO | 2013-08-01 |
20130192305 | METHODS FOR SEPARATING GLASS SUBSTRATE SHEETS BY LASER-FORMED GROOVES - Methods for separating glass articles from glass substrate sheets are described herein. In one embodiment, a method includes focusing a laser beam on at least one surface of the glass substrate sheet such that the laser beam has an asymmetrical intensity distribution at the at least one surface of the glass substrate sheet. The method further includes translating the laser beam on the at least one surface of the glass substrate sheet along a desired groove line to form at least one groove on the at least one surface of the glass substrate sheet. The at least one groove extends partially through a thickness of the glass substrate sheet along the desired groove line and has bevelled or chamfered walls. The glass article may be separated from the glass substrate sheet along the at least one groove. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192306 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING POROUS GLASS - There is provided a method for producing a porous glass having high porosity and nanosized pores even at a deeper portion in the glass. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192307 | COMPOSITE ISOPIPE - A fusion down-draw method for making a glass sheet using a forming body comprising an upper part ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192308 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND REFINING A GLASS MELT IN A GLASS - In a method for producing and refining a glass melt in a glass melting end, a mixture is fed to the glass melting end, the mixture is transformed into the glass melt under the action of heat in the glass melting end, and fuel is combusted with air and/or oxygen being supplied above the glass melt in order to generate heat in the glass melting end. In order to improve the thermal conditions inside the glass melting end, according to the invention wood dust is introduced as fuel into the combustion space present above the glass melt in the glass melting end and is combusted there, with air and/or oxygen being supplied. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192309 | SELECTIVE GLASS BATCHING METHODS FOR IMPROVING MELTING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING GROSS SEGREGATION OF GLASS BATCH COMPONENTS - A method of increasing efficiency in glass batch melting by controlling the reaction paths of batch constituents as they melt, preventing early formation, flow, segregation and pooling of low-viscosity liquids. The glass batch raw material components are separated into first and second portions with different respective compositions, resulting in first and second respective compositions having first and second respective reaction paths. The respective portions are combined with remaining raw materials to define a mixture which is then introduced into the melter and reacted to yield a homogeneous glass melt. The first composition has a first melting temperature having a first reaction path resulting in a first liquid having sufficient viscosity to minimize flowing. The second composition has a second melting temperature and the first liquid fluxes the second composition to yield a molten glass composition. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192310 | LASER ANNEALING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a laser annealing apparatus includes a laser device, an anneal chamber including a stage, a first housing, and an incidence window which is attached to the first housing, an optical module including a second housing and an emission window which is attached to the second housing, and a seal member which surrounds an optical path which connects a position where the emission window is attached and a position where the incidence window is attached, and effects sealing between the optical module and the anneal chamber, an inside of the seal member being an atmosphere of an inert gas. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192311 | HOSIERY GARMENTS WITH INCREASED STRETCH CHARACTERISTICS - A sock having a toe section, mid-section, and ankle section, wherein the denier of the toe and ankle sections is significantly less than the denier of the mid-section to provide increased stretch in the mid-section of the sock. To further increase the stretch in the mid-section of the sock, the mid-section is knitted with a longer stitch loop than the toe and ankle sections. A hosiery garment includes a leg section and a control top section. The control top section includes a stretch band that provides increased vertical stretch in that area. The stretch band is knitted in a jersey knit pattern with four courses of spandex yarn, where as the remainder of the control top section and leg sections are knitted with alternating courses of spandex and textured yarns. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192312 | Home Appliance - A displacement sensor module | 2013-08-01 |
20130192313 | POWER SHUT-OFF AND SEALING DEVICE - A power shut-off and sealing device comprising a metal body, inside which is made a longitudinal blind hole, in which is rigidly fixed one end of a cable, a longitudinal through hole for placement of the locking segment of the cable, the longitudinal blind and through holes being made parallel to each other, a cable locking device, made in the form of two spring-loaded balls and located in the inner cavity of the body, characterized in that in the inner cavity of the body, formed by stamping out a solid metal sheet, is placed a shut-off mechanism, comprising three spring-loaded balls, interacting with the cable upon locking and located between a three-leafed washer and a separator, pushed from above by a spring, and the lower part of the inner cavity of the body is slightly convergent. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192314 | PICK-RESISTANT HANDCUFFS - The present invention provides a pick-resistant handcuff, which includes a fixed arc-shaped hook having an accommodation chamber, a movable arc-shaped hook having one end pivotally connected to the fixed arc-shaped hook and a plurality of projecting teeth provided at the other end thereof which can be rotated into the accommodation chamber, an elastic member having one end fixed in the accommodation chamber and another end split into two pressing parts, two locking members pivotally connected in the accommodation chamber and each pressed by the corresponding pressing part and provided with a plurality of lock projecting teeth for engaging with the projecting teeth, and a spacer located between the two locking members and having a through hole corresponding in configuration to a key tooth groove of a key. Thus, the movable arc-shaped hook can only be released from engagement with the locking members by the key, but not a pointed object. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192315 | LOCK - A lock, which is designed as a panic lock for a door of freezing room, includes a chassis ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192316 | LOCK DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are various embodiments of lock devices, systems, and methods. A lock of the application can include an internal mechanism to permit backdriven operation and lost motion operation. In one form the lock can be made from an assembly of parts that have locating features that require one way installation/assembly. The lock can include an internal power source capable of driving electronics used to determine handedness of a door. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192317 | LOCK DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Disclosed are various embodiments of lock devices, systems, and methods. A lock of the application can include an internal mechanism to permit backdriven operation and lost motion operation. In one form the lock can be made from an assembly of parts that have locating features that require one way installation/assembly. The lock can include an internal power source capable of driving electronics used to determine handedness of a door. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192318 | ELECTRICAL CYLINDER LOCK - An electrical lock system comprises an electric motor, a remote control unit for authenticating authorized users prior to granting permission and communicating such information to a motor ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192319 | A Lock Assembly - An electrically controllable lock assembly ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192320 | LOCK SYSTEM - A lock system is disclosed. The lock system includes a lock and one or more keys. The lock includes a plurality of tumblers configured for interaction with associated key features. A tumbler includes at least two sections and defines at least two contact points. One contact point is configured to interact with a feature included on either of an operator key or a master key, while the other contact point is configured to interact with a feature included on a separate key. A key according to the present disclosure includes features configured to interact with a contact point on each tumbler, such as with only one of the two contact points. One of the keys may include channels defined on surfaces thereof. Such channels accommodate the set of contact points that the features of such key are not interacting with, allowing access to and interaction with the appropriate set of contact points. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192321 | METHOD FOR THE BIOACTIVATION OF BIOCHAR FOR USE AS A SOIL AMENDMENT - A method for the production of an agent for enhancing soil growth is described, comprising: grinding a biomass feedstock to produce ground biomass particles; subjecting the ground biomass particles to a biofractioning process including an auger reactor; selectively collecting at least one volatile component as it is released from the ground biomass particles; collecting a last remaining nonvolatile component comprising BMF char; rendering a surface of the BMF char hydrophilic; exposing the BMF char to microorganisms; and adding the BMF char to soil. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192322 | Plant Fertilizers Derived from Organic Nitrogen and Phosphorus Sources - Compositions and methods for the delivery of organic nitrogen and phosphorus to plants are disclosed wherein the organic nitrogen comprises an effective amount of a non-genetically modified hydrolyzed plant protein and the phosphorus comprises phytic acid. The compositions may be applied as a foliar spray or dust to the plant or to soil or water surrounding the plant. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192323 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING AMMONIUM SULFATE NITRATE - Ammonium sulfate nitrate double salts may be produced using a process that result in complete or nearly complete conversion to the 2:1 double salt. In some embodiments, the disclosure pertains to methods of controlling moisture content during the production process. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192324 | VIBRATION DAMPING SYSTEM FOR A ROLLING MILL WITH FIRST AND SECOND PASSIVE HYDRAULIC ELEMENTS - The present application relates to a vibration damping system for a rolling mill comprising a rolling cage and a bending adjustment system ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192325 | Roll Cleaning Apparatus and Method - A roll cleaning apparatus having a cleaning member mounted to a support member that extends lengthwise relative to a first roller of the machine. The cleaning member has a brush having a substantial area to place against the surface of the roll. The cleaning member may be movable between an engaged position against the roll during operation, and a disengaged position spaced away from the roil in a non-operating condition, such as when replacement of the cleaning member is desired. The roll cleaning apparatus may include a drive connected to cause linear reciprocation of the cleaning member. The roll cleaning apparatus may have a drive or actuator mounted to move the cleaning member between the engaged and disengaged positions, and may be operable to bias the cleaning member against the roll in use. The roll cleaning member may have a contact head that includes an array of abrasive bristles. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192326 | METHOD FOR DRAWING METALLIC TUBE - In a method for drawing a tube blank while supplying lubricant to an inner surface of the tube blank from a discharge opening of a rod, the lubricant is adhered appropriately to the inner surface both in the circumferential direction of the tube blank and in the longitudinal direction thereof without using any application member such as a core. While drawing a metal tube blank | 2013-08-01 |
20130192327 | 4-ROLL, 6-ROLL, 18-HS-ROLL STAND HAVING A CASSETTE-TYPE DESIGN - The invention concerns a 4-high/6-high/18 HS cassette-type roll stand in which bending force is transmitted to bending journals ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192328 | EXTRUSION METHOD - An extrusion method capable of performing extrusion by means of an extrusion die that can improve oxidation resistance while maintaining the excellent performance of titanium sintered body is provided. The present invention is directed to an extrusion method in which an extrusion material F is extruded through an extrusion hole | 2013-08-01 |
20130192329 | PROTRUSION FORMING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING PROTRUSION PART FOR HEAT EXCHANGER - A protrusion forming device includes a holding portion holding an object that is be processed, a tool bit having a cutting portion capable of cutting an object held by a holding portion, and a drive portion capable of driving the tool bit. The tool bit is movable along a cut-in pathway so that the cutting portion is inserted into the object. The cutting portion is movable along a further-cut pathway so as to form a protrusion part that is cut in a linear shape and is connected to the object. The tool bit continuously contacts the protrusion part while moving along a forming pathway such that the protrusion part extends perpendicular to an outer surface of the object. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192330 | DIE FOR FORGING - A die for forging a toothed section of a gear rack of a steering device, including a first die part ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192331 | INSTALLATION/PROCESSING SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND COMPONENTS - A processing tool to process workpieces, for example cold working holes and/or installing expandable members into holes includes an expansion assembly with a plurality of elongated expansion segments. A first band and a second band couple the expansion segments into an array with the expansion segments circumferentially distributed about a longitudinal axis, with a passageway extending between the arrayed segments. The processing tool may include a tuning assembly that allows a radial expansion amount of the expansion assembly to be adjusted without altering a stroke length of a drive member of the processing tool. Sensors may sense various aspects of the processing performed by the processing tool to enable analysis and storage of information regarding performance of the process and/or materials processed by the processing tool. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192332 | SENSOR INTERROGATION - A method of operating a sensor system including at least one sensor for detecting an analyte gas and a control system includes electronically interrogating the sensor to determine the operational status thereof and upon determining that the operational status is non-conforming based upon one or more predetermined thresholds, the control system initiating an automated calibration of the sensor with the analyte gas or a simulant gas. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192333 | ACCELERATION DETECTION DEVICE - An acceleration detection device is provided with a zero point correction unit for correcting a zero point position of a sensor signal value by using the correction amount (absolute value of a correction value) based on the acceleration when the vehicle transitions from a stopped state on a sloping road to a running state. The acceleration detection device is also provided with a correction amount restriction unit for restricting the correction amount, thereby suppressing calculation of an excessive correction amount due to road surface irregularities or movement of the occupant and deterioration in correction accuracy. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192334 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CALIBRATING AN ULTRASONIC WEDGE AND A PROBE - A method and system for calibrating an ultrasonic wedge and a probe are disclosed. The calibration method includes the steps of automatically determining the ultrasonic signal acquisition width and the first ultrasonic signal gate based on the theoretical parameters of the ultrasonic wedge and the probe. The calibration method can also include the steps of automatically determining the operating status of transducer elements in a phased array transducer and then determining the actual parameters of the ultrasonic wedge based on the live transducer elements. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192335 | VACUUM THERMAL-INSULATION MATERIAL, AND A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE DEGREE OF VACUUM IN THE VACUUM INSULATION MATERIAL BY USING THE FREQUENCY RESPONSE METHOD - Disclosed herein is a vacuum insulation material, which includes a barrier film and a core, wherein a rigid body thinner than a reference thickness or a getter harder than a reference hardness is formed between the barrier film and the core, or the rigid body thinner than the reference thickness is formed on the getter formed between the barrier film and the core to ensure surface flatness and surface hardness of the vacuum insulation material. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192336 | PROTECTIVE DEVICE - There is provided a protective device, and in particular a device to assist in minimising injury to a person's hips caused by a fall. The device includes a plurality of guards, and a securing portion to hold the guards in position adjacent to and over top of a person's hip joints. The guards are formed from rigid material so as to transfer the force of an impact into soft tissue and muscle surrounding the person's hip joints. Community assembly alerts is configured to alert a monitoring service upon detection that a fall has occurred. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192337 | APPARATUS FOR ON-LINE CONTINUOUS CHLORINE ANALYSIS IN TURBID WATER AND PROCESS STREAMS - The invention is directed towards methods and apparatus for accurately detecting the presence and concentration of an oxidant in a turbid water sample. This method is very helpful in allowing accurate and efficient (not too much nor too little) amounts of microbe killing oxidants to be introduced to water supplies that require oxidants but which at present cannot be measured properly. The method comprises the steps of: passing the water through at least one filter array, passing the filtered water to an analyzer, and then returning from the analyzer a measurement of the concentration. The filter array comprises at least one filter constructed and arranged to remove turbidity inducing material but not oxidant from the water sample. The analyzer can be a commonly commercially available analyzer that currently cannot accurately measure the oxidant concentration if the water had not been so filtered. This method allows users to apply easily available oxidant measuring technology to applications such as paper mill water where it is needed but was previously was not applicable. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192338 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device comprises a housing and a chemical sensor arranged inside the housing which chemical sensor is adapted to measure a property of at least one analyte. The device further comprises an opening in the housing for exposing the chemical sensor to the fluid to be analyzed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192339 | COMPOSITE SAMPLING OF FLUIDS - Composite sampling of a fluid flowing through a conduit includes collecting, in a vessel coupled to the conduit through which the fluid is flowing, a first discrete sample of fluid from the conduit, the first discrete sample having a first selected volume, and collecting, in the vessel and at a first interval from the first sample, a second discrete sample of the fluid from the conduit, the second discrete sample having a second selected volume, thereby forming a composite sample in the vessel while the vessel is coupled to conduit. The composite sample includes the first discrete sample and the second discrete sample, and may include one or more additional discrete samples. An apparatus for collecting the composite sample includes a gas chromatograph, and is arranged such that the composite sample is provided to the gas chromatograph without removing the composite sample from the apparatus or transporting the composite sample. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192340 | GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY - INVERSE GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY COMBINED ANALYSIS DEVICE - The present invention provides a gas chromatography—inverse gas chromatography combined analysis device, which includes a gas chromatography column and an inverse gas chromatography column, an input end of the gas chromatography column is connected to a sample feeder, an output end of the gas chromatography column is connected to an input end of the inverse gas chromatography column, the output end of the gas chromatography column is further connected to a first detector, the input end of the inverse gas chromatography column is further connected to a carrier gas tube, an output end of the inverse gas chromatography column is connected to a second detector, and the first detector and the second detector are both connected to a signal collector. The present invention not only can investigate adsorption performance of a tested solid adsorption material with respect to a single probe, but also can investigate adsorption performance of different solid adsorption materials with respect to different constituents in a combined probe at the same time, thereby improving the development efficiency of the inverse gas chromatography technologies. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192341 | PARTICLE PRECIPITATOR - A particle separation system for separating particles in an airflow upstream of a detection chamber in an aspirating smoke detector is disclosed. The particle separation system includes an airflow path for directing the airflow from an inlet to an outlet. The airflow path includes a first airflow path section in a first direction and a second airflow path section in a second direction, the first and second directions being different relative to each other. The airflow path also includes at least one electrically charged surface such that the airflow undergoes electrostatic precipitation as it traverses the airflow path. A method of separating particles in an airflow upstream of a detection chamber in an aspirating smoke detector is also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192342 | ATMOSPHERIC HUMIDITY OR TEMPERATURE OR CLOUD HEIGHT MEASURING METHOD AND APPARATUS - An atmospheric cloud height, humidity profile, or temperature measuring method and arrangement are provided. In the method, pulsed laser signals ( | 2013-08-01 |
20130192343 | KNOCK DETECTION DEVICE OF INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - In order to obtain a knock detection device of an internal combustion engine which satisfies two objects of following capability and separation from a continuous knock generation state, when a background level is calculated by ((current background level)=(filter coefficient)×(previous background level)+(1−filter coefficient)×(output signal from knock sensor)), updating quantity of the background level is limited by ((1−filter coefficient)×(value not lower than maximum value of output signal from knock sensor at time when knock is not generated)). | 2013-08-01 |
20130192344 | AEROSOL GENERATOR FOR EPTFE FILTER TESTING AND METHOD OF USE - Systems and methods for generating low or ultra-low concentrations of oil-based challenging compounds for filtration media are provided. Embodiments of the generators utilize bypass air in addition to the source of challenge. A HEPA filter which utilizes spunbond scrim material and ePTFE membrane for use in an aseptic pharmaceutical filtration air handling system for installation and testing is provided. The installation and testing configuration includes the ePTFE filter with a low or ultra-low concentration of challenging aerosol in the upstream side of the filter along with a scanning device for determining the upstream concentration, all completed in situ within a pharmaceutical air handling system. At the downstream side of the ePTFE filter is positioned another scanner which may be a discrete particle counter. The system and configuration allows for exposure to ePTFE filtration media for certification by low or ultra-low concentrations of oil based challenging compounds. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192345 | DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT TESTS ON AT LEAST ONE FLUID CIRCUIT OF AN AIRCRAFT - A device for carrying out a test on a fluid circuit of an aircraft including a test unit which includes, at the inlet, at least one means of connection to a pressurized gas supply connected to means for regulating the pressure of the gas provided by the supply as a function of the test to be carried out and, at the outlet, at least two connection means connected to the means for regulating the pressure of the gas, wherein at least two connection means have different dimensions tailored to a range of pressures or a given pressure. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192346 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING PACKAGE INTEGRITY FOR POROUS AND NON-POROUS PACKAGES - A package testing system or apparatus that may be mounted directly onto an F/F/S machine and allows for communication with an F/F/S machine in the form of either a digital or analog signal. The communication may be implemented into a PID loop which allows for a predetermined burst pressure set point to be reached “automatically” by either the burst pressure controller or the F/F/S controller to automatically adjust the sealing parameters via the PID loop. The system may employ a novel sealing system that uses either a viscous solution or a series of laminated materials to seal either the needle entry point or the puncture side of the material in its entirety, thereby eliminating the use of known sealing patches that cover the porous webbing in testing. Methods for conducting such testing and for operating such systems are within the scope of the present disclosure. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192347 | OIL MIGRATION SYSTEM - An apparatus and a system is provided that may be utilized to determine oil migration and oil displacement from a pre-oiled air filter. The present invention may also be utilized to determine if oil is displaced from the air filter onto a portion of the apparatus for visualization to a user. The present invention utilizes a demonstration apparatus having a system for forcing air through the oil subjected air filter thereby attempting to force displacement of the oil from the air filter. The apparatus utilizes a blowing means whereby the oil infused air filter is subject to higher than normal air flow and whereby the apparatus has a deflection portion whereby if oil is displaced from the air filter, it is deflected onto the deflection portion where it would be physically viewable to an observer present in the vicinity of the apparatus. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192348 | SENSOR-ENABLED GATE VALVE - Methods, systems, and apparatus for a gate valve including a body and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body with a sensing bore; a bonnet contacting the body; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192349 | METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF FLUID - Disclosed herein are devices for measuring, at one or more time points, one or more properties or changes in properties of a fluid sample. The devices may comprise a chamber defining an internal volume of the device suitable for receiving and retaining the fluid sample; a plurality of layers, the plurality comprising at least a first layer below the chamber, at least a second layer above the chamber, and a substrate layer between the first and second layers, wherein: the substrate layer is linked to at least one suspended element located within the chamber; the suspended element is linked to the substrate layer by at least two compliant structures located within the chamber; and the suspended element is configured to oscillate upon application of an actuating signal to at least one electrically conductive path, which runs across at least two of the compliant structures and the suspended element. Related methods and uses are also disclosed. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192350 | SENSOR-ENABLED GATE VALVE - Methods, systems, and apparatus for a gate valve including a body, a stem, and a sensing bore. A subassembly includes a body, a stem, and a sensing bore; a bonnet contacting the body; and at least one of a vein and a plug in the sensing bore. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192351 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING GVF (GAS VOLUME FRACTION) FOR AERATED FLUIDS AND LIQUIDS IN FLOTATION TANKS, COLUMNS, DRUMS, TUBES, VATS - The invention provides a signal processor that receives a signal containing information about an acoustic signal that is generated by at least one acoustic transmitter, that travels through an aerated fluid in a container, and that is received by at least one acoustic receiver arranged in relation to the container, including inside the container; and determines the gas volume fraction of the aerated fluid based at least partly on the speed of sound measurement of the acoustic signal that travels through the aerated fluid in the container. The signal processor also sends an output signal containing information about the gas volume fraction of the aerated fluid. The signal processor may be configured together with at least one acoustic transmitter, the at least one acoustic receiver, or both. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192352 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE FLOW AND/OR THE LEVEL OF A FLUID OR OF A SUBSTANCE - A sensor device and a related method for measuring the flow of a fluid and/or for detecting the presence of a substance have such respective structural and functional features as to allow reliable measurements at very reduced costs. The sensor device includes at least a temperature difference sensor based on the Seebeck thermoelectric effect and integrated in a sensor device support, together with a heating element also integrated in this support. A method for measuring the flow of a fluid and/or the presence or the level of a substance uses the sensor device. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192353 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED OPTICAL INSPECTION OF INDUSTRIAL GAS TURBINES AND OTHER POWER GENERATION MACHINERY WITH MULTI-AXIS INSPECTION SCOPE - Internal components of power generation machinery, such as gas and steam turbines are inspected with an optical camera inspection system that is capable of automatically positioning the camera field of view (FOV) to an area of interest within the machinery along a pre-designated navigation path and capturing images without human intervention. Automatic camera positioning and image capture can be initiated automatically or after receipt of operator permission. The pre-designated navigation path can be defined by operator manual positioning of an inspection scope within the power machine or a similar one of the same type and recording of positioning steps for future replication. The navigation path can also be defined by virtual simulation. The inspection system includes a multi-axis inspection scope suitable for inspection within the turbine section of a gas turbine. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192354 | AIRFLOW MEASURING DEVICE - A first passage has a branch position where a second passage is branched from the first passage to move air along a reference vector. The second passage accommodates a thermal sensor. The first passage has a throttle at a downstream of the branch position. The throttle has a throttle wall surface having a normal vector directed inwardly. A width direction is perpendicular to both a flow direction of air in the throttle and the reference vector. The throttle wall surface has a specific region, in which the normal vector includes a vector component in the width direction, and an angle θ between the normal vector and the reference vector is in a range of 90 degrees<θ<180 degrees. | 2013-08-01 |
20130192355 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING AND IMPROVING RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS OF A PNEUMATIC TYRE OR A VEHICLE WHEEL - A method for determining or improving running characteristics of a vehicle wheel (tyre/rim assembly), comprising supporting the wheel axis of the vehicle wheel with at least a single degree of freedom of vibration perpendicular to the wheel axis. In the interior of the tyre at least one amount of a compensating substance which initiates in its flowing state a compensating effect on the rotating vehicle wheel can be disposed, and the vehicle wheel can be rotated while the compensating substance is brought into the flowing state such that the compensating substance is distributed inside the tyre during the rotation of the vehicle wheel to improve the running characteristics of the vehicle wheel, wherein the running speed of the rotating vehicle wheel is kept in a range different to the natural frequency of the rotating vehicle wheel and its suspension or supporting means. | 2013-08-01 |