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20110030363 | Open center hydraulic system - An open center hydraulic system that includes a variable displacement pump having an inlet, an outlet and a sensing port, the pump configured to provide reduced fluid flow in response to a predetermined fluid pressure differential between the outlet and the sensing port. A first fluid circuit and a second fluid circuit each serve as signal lines with the pump sensing port. During operation of the second fluid circuit, reduced fluid flow from the pump outlet is achieved as a result of the sum of induced fluid pressure reductions of respective controlled pressure reduction devices approaching the predetermined pump fluid pressure differential. | 02-10-2011 |
20120097277 | CONTROL SYSTEM FOR WORK VEHICLE - A work machine includes a fluid circuit for use with an attachment configured to operate using one of a uni-directional flow and a bi-directional flow through the attachment. An operator-enabled mode selection switch operably connects to a controller. An electrical circuit includes the operator-enabled mode selection switch and a second operator-enabled switch. A first control valve is in fluid communication with the attachment. In response to the mode selection switch being operator-actuated to a bi-directional mode setting, the first control valve via the controller is actuatable to one of the bi-directional positions, electrical power being unavailable to the second operator-enabled switch of the electrical circuit. In response to the mode selection switch being operator-actuated to a uni-directional mode setting, the first control valve via the controller secures the first control valve in the uni-directional position, and electrical power is provided to the second operator-enabled switch of the electrical circuit | 04-26-2012 |
20140379229 | Ride Control System - A ride control system uses speed, pressure, hand throttle, foot throttle and seat position information associated with a tractor-loader-backhoe to determine when to engage and disengage the ride control system for the tractor-loader-backhoe. Once the ride control system is engaged, the ride control system can be disengaged in response to either an operator command or a measured speed of the tractor-loader-backhoe being below a predetermined speed. | 12-25-2014 |
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20080201239 | Electronic retail order communication - Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system an modify an order for approval by the originating user. | 08-21-2008 |
20090216657 | ELECTRONIC RETAIL ORDER COMMUNICATION - Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user. | 08-27-2009 |
20090248540 | ELECTRONIC RETAIL ORDER COMMUNICATION - Multiple users are provided the ability to add or modify items in an open order created by an originating user on an electronic retail system. The originating user has the ability to verify and authorize a final purchase order that is submitted to the retail system. The originating user forwards an open order to other users, who are then allowed to add to the order, such as by adding items to a shopping cart. In a tandem browsing mode, other users are invited to observe the interaction of the originating user with an electronic retail system and modify an order for approval by the originating user. | 10-01-2009 |
20100070387 | LOCAL AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON A SALES USER INTERFACE - The present invention is directed to a system and method for local availability of products and services on a sales user interface. Through use of the present invention, availability of goods and corresponding services offered at a location near the user may be communicated to a consumer, thereby informing the consumer of desirable services and goods. A method for identifying services corresponding to a product available to a user based on user location may include monitoring user interaction with network navigation software operating on an information handling system. A product is identified based on the monitored user interaction with the network navigation software and a service corresponding to the identified product determined, the service determination based on user location. | 03-18-2010 |
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20100203353 | Pb-Free Sn-Ag-Cu-Mn Solder - A solder alloy comprises Sn, Ag, Cu, and Mn and has a melting temperature of about 211 degrees C. A solder joint and solder process embody the solder alloy as well as solder balls and solder paste made therefrom to provide a solidified joint that includes three different intermetallic phases and a Sn metal phase. An exemplary Sn—Ag—Cu—Mn alloy consists essentially of about 3 to about 4 weight % Ag, about 0.80 to about 1.0 weight % Cu, and about 0.05 to about 0.15 weight % Mn, and balance consisting essentially of Sn. | 08-12-2010 |
20110303448 | Pb-Free Sn-Ag-Cu-Al or Sn-Cu-Al Solder - A solder alloy includes Sn, optional Ag, Cu, and Al wherein the alloy composition is controlled to provide a strong, impact-and thermal aging-resistant solder joint that has beneficial microstructural features and is substantially devoid of Ag | 12-15-2011 |
20120001711 | Permanent magnet with low or no dysprosium for high temperature performance - A permanent magnet operable above about 125 C to about 200 C has a major phase represented by MRE | 01-05-2012 |
20130306205 | Stability of gas atomized reactive powders through multiple step in-situ passivation - A method for gas atomization of oxygen-reactive reactive metals and alloys wherein the atomized particles are exposed as they solidify and cool in a very short time to multiple gaseous reactive agents for the in-situ formation of a protective reaction film on the atomized particles. The present invention is especially useful for making highly pyrophoric reactive metal or alloy atomized powders, such as atomized magnesium and magnesium alloy powders. The gaseous reactive species (agents) are introduced into the atomization spray chamber at locations downstream of a gas atomizing nozzle as determined by the desired powder or particle temperature for the reactions and the desired thickness of the reaction film. | 11-21-2013 |
20140158423 | Rapidly solidifying Pb-free Sn-Ag-Cu-Al or Sn-Cu-Al solder - A solder alloy includes Sn, optional Ag, Cu, and Al wherein the solder alloy composition together with the solder alloy superheat temperature and rapid cooling rate from the superheat temperature are controlled to provide a dispersion of fine hard Cu—Al intermetallic particles in an as-solidified solder alloy microstructure wherein the particles are retained even after multiple solder reflow cycles often used in modern electronic assembly procedures to provide a particle strengthening to the solder joint microstructure as well as exert a grain refining effect on the solder joint microstructure, providing a strong, impact- and thermal aging-resistant solder joint that has beneficial microstructural features and is substantially devoid of Ag | 06-12-2014 |
20140373679 | Passivation and alloying element retention in gas atomized powders - A method for gas atomization of a titanium alloy, nickel alloy, or other alumina (Al | 12-25-2014 |
20150040723 | Dispersoid reinforced alloy powder and method of making - A method of making dispersion-strengthened alloy particles involves melting an alloy having a corrosion and/or oxidation resistance-imparting alloying element, a dispersoid-forming element, and a matrix metal wherein the dispersoid-forming element exhibits a greater tendency to react with a reactive species acquired from an atomizing gas than does the alloying element. The melted alloy is atomized with the atomizing gas including the reactive species to form atomized particles so that the reactive species is (a) dissolved in solid solution to a depth below the surface of atomized particles and/or (b) reacted with the dispersoid-forming element to form dispersoids in the atomized particles to a depth below the surface of said atomized particles. The atomized alloy particles are solidified as solidified alloy particles or as a solidified deposit of alloy particles. Bodies made from the dispersion strengthened alloy particles, deposit thereof, exhibit enhanced fatigue and creep resistance and reduced wear as well as enhanced corrosion and/or oxidation resistance at high temperatures by virtue of the presence of the corrosion and/or oxidation resistance imparting alloying element in solid solution in the particle alloy matrix. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040724 | Dispersoid reinforced alloy powder and method of making - A method of making dispersion-strengthened alloy particles involves melting an alloy having a corrosion and/or oxidation resistance-imparting alloying element, a dispersoid-forming element, and a matrix metal wherein the dispersoid-forming element exhibits a greater tendency to react with a reactive species acquired from an atomizing gas than does the alloying element. The melted alloy is atomized with the atomizing gas including the reactive species to form atomized particles so that the reactive species is (a) dissolved in solid solution to a depth below the surface of atomized particles and/or (b) reacted with the dispersoid-forming element to form dispersoids in the atomized particles to a depth below the surface of said atomized particles. The atomized alloy particles are solidified as solidified alloy particles or as a solidified deposit of alloy particles. Bodies made from the dispersion strengthened alloy particles, deposit thereof, exhibit enhanced fatigue and creep resistance and reduced wear as well as enhanced corrosion and/or oxidation resistance at high temperatures by virtue of the presence of the corrosion and/or oxidation resistance imparting alloying element in solid solution in the particle alloy matrix. | 02-12-2015 |
20150231741 | Pb-Free Sn-Ag-Cu-Al or Sn-Cu-Al Solder - A solder alloy includes Sn, optional Ag, Cu, and Al wherein the alloy composition is controlled to provide a strong, impact-and thermal aging-resistant solder joint that has beneficial microstructural features and is substantially devoid of Ag | 08-20-2015 |
20160023277 | ATOMIZER FOR IMPROVED ULTRA-FINE POWDER PRODUCTION - A concentric ring gas atomization nozzle with isolated gas supply manifolds is provided for manipulating the close-coupled atomization gas structure to improve the yield of atomized powders. | 01-28-2016 |
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20080308243 | Cationic Crosslinked Starch Containing Compositions and Use Thereof - There is disclosed a composition comprising at least one cationic crosslinked starch and an organic or inorganic component or a mixture thereof. Included within the organic compounds are any functionalized organic compound such as a polymerizable organic compound, a non-polymerizable organic compound, an organic polymer, or a mixture thereof. Included within the inorganic components are inorganic metals, or inorganic compounds. The compositions are suitable for various applications such as cellulosic products, coatings, paints, and the like. Also disclosed are processes for producing the compositions. | 12-18-2008 |
20090044922 | CATIONIC CROSSLINKED WAXY STARCH PRODUCTS, A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE STARCH PRODUCTS, AND USE IN PAPER PRODUCTS - There are disclosed cationic crosslinked waxy starch products having a Brookfield viscosity of about 700 cps to about 2500 cps and a method for preparing the starch products. Also disclosed is the use of the cationic crosslinked waxy starch products having a Brookfield viscosity of about 700 cps to about 2500 cps in the production of paper products. | 02-19-2009 |
20090107360 | Cationic crosslinked starch containing compositions and use thereof - There is disclosed a cationic crosslinked starch composition comprising at least one cationic crosslinked waxy starch and another starch. There is also disclosed paper products comprising the starch composition. The paper products are generally characterized by having improved internal bond strength. The use of the starch blends in the papermaking process results generally in improved paper furnish drainage and retention properties. Also disclosed are coating formulations containing the starch compositions of the present disclosure. Also disclosed are processes for producing the compositions. | 04-30-2009 |
20090214754 | PROCESS FOR PREPARING STARCH SUSPENSIONS AND STARCH PASTES HAVING IMPROVED PURITY, AND STARCH PRODUCTS - In this disclosure there are provided processes for improving purity of starch suspensions and starch pastes. Also provided in the disclosure are starch products having improved purity. | 08-27-2009 |
20110100256 | PROTEIN AND STARCH COMPOSITIONS, METHODS FOR MAKING AND USES THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to protein-starch compositions. The disclosure also relates to processes for preparing the protein-starch compositions. Further, the disclosure relates to uses of the protein-starch compositions in the preparation of adhesives or binders. Further, the disclosure relates to adhesive formulations that include protein-starch containing compositions and to paper products resulting from the processes herein. | 05-05-2011 |
20110226429 | ENHANCED FIBER ADDITIVE; AND USE - The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described. | 09-22-2011 |
20120135116 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING A SOY PROTEIN WATER DISPERSION - In this disclosure there are provided processes for providing a Soy Protein Flour water dispersion with reduced viscosity. Also provided in the disclosure are Soy Protein Flour dispersions with reduced viscosity, and the use of Soy Protein Flour dispersions with reduced viscosity. | 05-31-2012 |
20120328758 | Enhanced Fiber Additive; and Use - The disclosure provides a process of modifying a seed based fiber (SBF) to form an enhanced fiber additive (EFA). The process includes an acid treatment step and optionally at least one fiber modification step. Preferred EFA products and uses are described. | 12-27-2012 |
20130211068 | BINDER, COMPOSITION FOR USE IN MAKING THE BINDER, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, there is provided a composition for use in making a cured binder, the composition comprising: a first mixture comprising citric acid and an alkali metal hydroxide or an aqueous solution comprising the reaction products thereof; wherein the molar ratio of the alkali metal hydroxide to citric acid is between about 0.001:1 to 0.6:1, and wherein the pH of the first mixture is about 0.5 to about 2.5 when the first mixture is a 50% by weight citric acid aqueous solution. | 08-15-2013 |
20140038485 | BIO-BASED BINDERS INCLUDING CARBOHYDRATES AND A PRE-REACTED PRODUCT OF AN ALCOHOL OR POLYOL AND A MONOMERIC OR POLYMERIC POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID - An environmentally friendly, formaldehyde-free, aqueous binder composition that includes a carbohydrate, a crosslinking agent, and a pre-reacted product of an alcohol or polyol and monomeric or polymeric polycarboxylic acid or polyglycerol is provided. The pre-reacted product may include glycerol and esters of citric acid such a monoglyceryl citrate, diglyceryl citrate, and triglyceryl citrate as well as other higher molecular weight citric acid-based esters. The inclusion of the pre-reacted product in the binder composition helps to speed the crosslinking reaction, induces faster water evaporation, decreases the viscosity of the binder, helps to reduce the amount of water needed for application of the binder, decreases tackiness, and helps to achieve a maximum vertical expansion of the insulation pack in the transfer zone. The binder composition may be used in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. | 02-06-2014 |
20140051824 | BIO-BASED PRE-REACTED PRODUCT OF A POLYOL AND A MONOMERIC OR POLYMERIC POLYCARBOXYLIC ACID - An environmentally friendly, pre-reacted product of a polyol and monomeric or polymeric polycarboxylic acid or polyglycerol is provided. The pre-reacted product may include glycerol and esters of citric acid such a monoglyceryl citrate, diglyceryl citrate, and triglyceryl citrate as well as other citric acid-based esters. The pre-reacted product, when used in a binder, helps to speed the crosslinking reaction, induces faster water evaporation, decreases the viscosity of the binder, helps to reduce the amount of water needed for application of the binder, and decreases tackiness. The pre-reacted product may be used, for example, in the formation of insulation materials and non-woven chopped strand mats. | 02-20-2014 |
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20120274333 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY - In a process plant, a first series of impedance measurements from a valve body are received. The first series of impedance measurements are stored. A second series of impedance measurements from the valve body are received. The second series of impedance measurements from the valve body are stored. The first series and second series of impedance measurements are compared. An indication of loss of integrity of the valve body is generated if the first series of impedance measurements deviates from the second series of impedance measurements. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274334 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENT COUPLING INTEGRITY - In a process plant, a first series of measurements from a coupling interface are received. The first series of measurements are stored. A second series of measurements from a coupling interface are received. The second series of measurements. The first series and second series of measurements are compared. An indication of loss of clamping force is generated if the first series of measurements deviates from the second series of measurements. | 11-01-2012 |
20130015383 | Bellows Energized Seal Assembly for a Rotary Control Valve - A bellows energized seal assembly includes a seal body, a main seal that is axially slidable within the seal body, and a bellows connected to the seal body and the main seal. The bellows both biases the main seal and provides a seal between the seal body and the main seal. | 01-17-2013 |
20130019683 | Control Valve Monitoring System - A control valve monitoring system is disclosed. The control valve monitoring system includes at least one sensor connected to one of a valve stem or valve shaft, and the at least one sensor detects a change in mechanical integrity of one of the valve stem or valve shaft. A device for providing data regarding the change in mechanical integrity of one of the valve stem or valve shaft is provided, allowing maintenance of the valve shaft or valve stem to be conducted in an efficient manner. | 01-24-2013 |
20130248751 | CONTROL VALVE SEAL ASSEMBLY ENERGIZED BY SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS AND FLUID VALVES COMPRISING SAME - A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet connected by a fluid passageway. A valve seat is disposed within the fluid passageway. A fluid control member is movably disposed within the fluid passageway, the fluid control member cooperating with the valve seat to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. A seal assembly is disposed within the valve body, the seal assembly preventing fluid from leaking through the valve body when the fluid control member is in a closed position. The seal assembly is made, at least in part, from a shape-memory alloy. | 09-26-2013 |
20140014865 | BOLTED VALVE CONTROL ELEMENT - A control element for a fluid flow control device includes a stem, a plug, and a fastener. The stem includes an elongated member with a first end and a second end. The first end is adapted to be operably coupled to an actuator and the second end including a fastener recess including a plurality of internal threads. The plug is disposed adjacent to the second end of the stem. The fastener fixing the plug to the stem and includes a threaded portion extending from the plug and engaging the plurality of internal threads of the fastener recess. | 01-16-2014 |
20140261791 | LABORATORY TESTING-BASED VALVE PROGNOSTICS - The claimed method and system develops a useful lifetime profile for a component of a process control device, such as a valve, and uses that lifetime profile to determine a projected remaining lifetime for the device component in operation. The lifetime profile is developed from using real world operational data of similar process control devices, used under substantially the same operating conditions as to be experienced during operation. Profiles may be developed for numerous device components, from which a projected lifetime profile for the entire process control device is developed. Based on the projected remaining lifetime, notification warnings may be sent to remote computers and maintenance scheduling may be automatically achieved. | 09-18-2014 |
20140303793 | INTELLIGENT ACTUATOR AND METHOD OF MONITORING ACTUATOR HEALTH AND INTEGRITY - An intelligent actuator for a control valve includes an actuator body, an actuator rod, a biasing device, a controller, and at least one sensor. The actuator body includes an actuator casing defining a cavity. The actuator rod is adapted to be coupled to a control element of a control valve. The biasing device is disposed in the cavity of the actuator housing and operably coupled to the actuator rod for biasing the actuator rod into a predetermined position. The controller is carried by the actuator body and includes a memory, a processor, and logic stored on the memory. The at least one sensor is operably coupled to the controller for measuring various parameters of the actuator and transmitting those parameters to the controller. The at least one sensor can include one or more vibration sensors, one or more acoustic sensors, one or more temperature sensors, etc. | 10-09-2014 |
20150045970 | PROVIDING DIAGNOSTIC AND/OR PROGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES IN A PROCESS CONTROL SYSTEM - A process control device is provided. The process control device includes a process control valve, an actuator, a digital valve controller (“DVC”), and a processor. The actuator is coupled to the process control valve and is configured to control a position of the process control valve. The DVC is communicatively coupled to the process control valve and the actuator. The DVC is configured to obtain first data and second data, the first data associated with a fluid flow through the actuator or the DVC at a first point in time, and the second data associated with the fluid flow through the actuator or the DVC at a second point in time different from the first point in time. The processor is configured to aggregate the first data and the second data, and perform diagnostic and/or prognostic techniques based on the aggregated data. | 02-12-2015 |
20150059886 | METHOD OF CAVITATION/FLASHING DETECTION IN OR NEAR A PROCESS CONTROL VALVE - A system and apparatus for detecting and monitoring cavitation inside a flow control device, such as a control valve, includes an acoustic emission sensor coupled to the flow control device in a manner to acquire acoustic signals caused by cavitation. A processor receives acoustic information from the acoustic emission sensor. The processor selectively identifies cavitation events from the acoustic information that meet certain predefined criteria. Cavitation levels are monitored based on at least one of a rate of cavitation events and intensity of individual cavitation events. The cavitation levels may be used to identify the presence of cavitation in the flow control device, to track accumulated cavitation in the flow control device, and/or to identify significant changes in the cavitation levels over time. This information may be used to reduce cavitation, estimate repair and maintenance, and/or monitor performance of the flow control device. | 03-05-2015 |
20150362090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A FIELD DEVICE - A system and method for controlling a field device includes a valve coupler having a first portion configured to couple to an actuator rod of an actuator, a second portion configured to couple to a movable component of a control valve, and one or more sensors measuring one or more parameters indicative of the health and/or remaining service life of the control valve assembly and/or one or more components of the valve assembly. Further, at least one of the one or more sensor devices may generate energy from the control valve assembly and/or the operating environment of the control valve assembly for operation of the electronics. | 12-17-2015 |
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20130211735 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING USEFUL LIFE OF A SEAL - Methods and apparatus for estimating useful life of a seal in a process control device are disclosed. An example method includes establishing a plurality of travel ranges of a stem or shaft of a process control device. Each travel range corresponds to different values corresponding to stresses experienced by the seal of the process control device during an operational cycle. The example further includes determining a count of operational cycles associated with each of the travel ranges and estimating a total amount of useful life of the seal consumed based on the counts. | 08-15-2013 |
20130276511 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING EFFECTS OF FRICTION ON PROCESS CONTROL DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for analyzing effects of friction on process control devices are disclosed herein. An example method includes determining a value corresponding to friction of an actuator and a process control device to be operated by the actuator, and determining a value indicative of an effect of the friction on operation of the process control device via the actuator based on the value corresponding to the friction and a predetermined value. | 10-24-2013 |
20140005960 | METHODS AND APPARATUS TO USE VIBRATION DATA TO DETERMINE A CONDITION OF A PROCESS CONTROL DEVICE | 01-02-2014 |
20140076061 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING A CONDITION OF A SEAL OF A ROTARY VALVE - Methods and apparatus for estimating a condition of a seal of a rotary valve are disclosed. An example method includes determining a seal wearing cycle of a flow control member of a rotary valve. The seal wearing cycle includes movement of the flow control member between a first position in contact with a seal and a second position. The example method further includes determining a torque of an actuator operating the flow control member for the seal wearing cycle and estimating a condition of the seal based on the torque. | 03-20-2014 |
20140190263 | ACOUSTIC FLUID VALVE CALIBRATION - Methods and apparatus for acoustic fluid valve calibration are disclosed herein. An example method involves rotating a closure member of a valve to a involves rotating a closure member of a valve to a plurality of positions along a valve stroke, obtaining acoustic emission signals generated by a fluid passing through the valve using a sensor when the closure member is in the positions, and identifying, using a processor, a zero position of the closure member based on the acoustic emission signals. | 07-10-2014 |
20140366959 | SEAL ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH FLUID VALVES - Seal assemblies for use with fluid valves are described. An apparatus includes a cage, a plug having a seal gland and a seal assembly to be at least partially positioned in the seal gland. The seal assembly includes a back-up ring having a wedge-shaped protrusion and a seal defining a wedge-shaped groove to receive the protrusion. A pressure is to act on the back-up ring to urge the protrusion into the groove. An engagement between the protrusion and the groove is to urge the seal into sealing engagement with an inner surface of the cage. | 12-18-2014 |
20150019143 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING A CONDITION OF A SEAL OF A ROTARY VALVE - Methods and apparatus for estimating a condition of a seal of a rotary valve are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a housing and a processor positioned within the housing. The processor is to determine a seal wearing cycle of a flow control member of a rotary valve, the seal wearing cycle includes movement of the flow control member between a first position in contact with a seal and a second position. The processor is to determine a torque of an actuator operating the flow control member for the seal wearing cycle and estimate a condition of the seal based on the torque. | 01-15-2015 |
20150253218 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ESTIMATING USEFUL LIFE OF A SEAL - Methods and apparatus for estimating useful life of a seal in a process control device are disclosed. An example apparatus includes a processor to: determine a plurality of operational cycles of a stem or shaft of a process control device; determine a first value corresponding to a stress experienced by the seal for each of the operational cycles; and estimate a total amount of useful life of the seal consumed based on each of the first values; and a database to store data associated with the total amount of useful life of the seal consumed. | 09-10-2015 |
20150267839 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING EFFECTS OF FRICTION ON PROCESS CONTROL DEVICES - Methods and apparatus for analyzing effects of friction on process control devices are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a housing; a processor disposed in the housing, the processor to: determine a first force or torque corresponding to friction of a process control device and an actuator operatively coupled to the process control device via a stem or shaft; in response to the first force or torque, determine a first command to operate the process control device via the stem or shaft to obtain a first response of the actuator; determine a second force or torque corresponding to friction of the process control device and the actuator; and in response to the second force or torque, determine a second command to operate the process control device via the stem or shaft to obtain a second response of the actuator. | 09-24-2015 |
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20110127896 | UNIVERSAL CRISPER FRAME ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE A VARIETY OF CRISPER CONFIGURATIONS - A refrigerator which includes a refrigerator cabinet, a door attached to the refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator drawer assembly disposed within the cabinet, the assembly including: (a) a refrigerator drawer body with a bottom and a plurality of upright walls operatively connected to the bottom; (b) a perimeter frame with front, back and opposite portions; (c) a support member having a first end, a second end, a bottom, a top, and a plurality of walls, the support member interchangeably connected to the front and back portions of the perimeter frame; and (d) a refrigerator drawer subassembly configured to support and allow for movement of the refrigerator drawer. A method for manufacturing a refrigerator with refrigerator drawer assembly includes providing a perimeter frame and a support member, connecting the support member to the perimeter frame to create a first position, disconnecting the support member from the perimeter to create a second position, selecting one of a plurality of refrigerator drawer bodies for insertion into the perimeter based on the position of the support member, and selecting one of a plurality of refrigerator drawer subassemblies for connection to the perimeter frame, support member, or refrigerator drawer body. | 06-02-2011 |
20140145579 | MODULAR INTERFACE FOR PANTRY TEMPERATURE CONTROL - A refrigerator includes a refrigerator cabinet, a refrigerator compartment disposed within the refrigerator compartment, a drawer within the refrigerator compartment, a cover on a top of the drawer, a plurality of apertures in the cover, and controls on the cover for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is configured to be positioned between a user interface assembly and a user interface cover with screws through the apertures in a first configuration wherein the controls are electronic controls for controlling temperature within the drawer. The cover is further configured to be snapped to a control housing using the plurality of apertures for alignment in a second configuration wherein the controls are manual controls for controlling the temperature within the drawer. | 05-29-2014 |