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20080271521 | Jet-Action Plunger-Based Tensiometer Apparatus - The present invention is embodied in a tensiometer apparatus and process that employs novel techniques for performing the required routine service operation of refilling a sealable measurement chamber of the apparatus with liquid from a reservoir using a novel, piston-type, “jet-action” plunger mechanism. These novel techniques result in a tensiometer which is easier to use, requires no tools for assembly or replacement of parts, and is easier and lower cost to manufacture and maintain. These novel techniques also result in a tensiometer which has improved measurement sensitivity and accuracy, higher reliability and a longer operating lifetime than conventional tensiometers. | 11-06-2008 |
20090007644 | Control of pre-cured product moisture for formaldehyde-free fiberglass products - A system for controlling the residual moisture in pre-cured binder coated glass fibers. The moisture of the binder coated glass fibers is measured after the process water is extracted in a collection box. Based on the level of moisture found in the coated glass fibers, adjustments are made to the process upstream of the moisture measurements. The adjustments include, but are not limited to, adjusting the amount of water used to make the binder composition; adjusting the amount of heat applied to the binder composition as it is applied to the glass fibers and adjusting the vacuum conditions used to extract the process water from the binder coated glass fibers. Control of the residual moisture in the precured binder coated glass fibers helps ensure proper curing of the binder during the subsequent curing step. | 01-08-2009 |
20090064770 | DETECTION OF INGRESS OF WATER IN AN INTERMEDIATE LAYER USING ACOUSTIC RESONANCE TECHNOLOGY - An apparatus and a method for determining a moisture ingress in an insulating layer surrounding a pipe, the insulating layer being surrounded by a tubular jacket. The apparatus includes an acoustic transducer in communication with an exciter adapted to provide a brief and broad banded acoustic signal which includes frequencies which by their propagation in the material of the jacket has a wavelength which corresponds to twice the thickness of the jacket or an odd multiple of twice the thickness of the jacket, and to process a reverberation signal emitted from the jacket in response to sending into the jacket the brief and broad banded output signal from the transducer. The signal processor is adapted to make a frequency analysis of the received reverberation signal for producing a frequency response curve, to establish features of the frequency response curve which are characteristic of a moisture content in the insulation material on the inside of the jacket, and to output an indication being specific for the moisture ingress. | 03-12-2009 |
20090071234 | INSTALLATION FOR MOISTURE DETECTION FOR MOTOR VEHICLES - Installation for moisture detection for motor vehicles comprised of an oscillator, a resonant circuit ( | 03-19-2009 |
20090071235 | Gas Sorption Tester For Rapid Screening Of Multiple Samples - An apparatus determines gas sorption properties of a large number of material samples simultaneously. The apparatus includes a switchable manifold of low-volume conduits and an array of sensors, where each low-volume conduit fluidly couples a single sample of gas-sorbing material to a dedicated detector. The switchable manifold is also configured to fluidly couple the samples to a vacuum source or a dosing gas source. Because of the very low internal volume of the conduits, essentially all gas released from a particular sample is accurately detected by the corresponding detector, either through sorption of the released gas, by measuring pressure, or by other means. In this way, a very accurate measurement of the quantity of gas released by the sample is made. In one embodiment, the array of sensors includes hydride-based sensors, which contain a material that forms an optically and/or electrically responsive hydride upon exposure to hydrogen-containing gas. | 03-19-2009 |
20090100916 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE SOFTNESS OF SANITARY PAPERS AND TEXTILES - The invention relates to an apparatus and a method for determining the softness of a hygienic paper or textile with at least one ply, wherein an element ( | 04-23-2009 |
20090107220 | Design Structure for an On-Chip Real-Time Moisture Sensor For and Method of Detecting Moisture Ingress in an Integrated Circuit Chip - A design structure for an on-chip real-time moisture detection circuitry for monitoring ingress of moisture into an integrated circuit chip during the operational lifetime of the chip. The moisture detection circuitry includes one or more moisture-sensing units and a common moisture monitor for monitoring the state of each moisture-sensing units. The moisture monitor can be configured to provided a real-time moisture-detected signal for signaling that moisture ingress into the integrated circuit chip has occurred. | 04-30-2009 |
20090133481 | SOIL MOISTURE SAMPLING DEVICE - A soil moisture sampling device ( | 05-28-2009 |
20090158825 | FLUID TRANSPORTATION BY A SHEET OF MATERIAL - Apparatuses and methods are provided for transporting fluid to a sheet of material. Typically, the sheet is immobilized on an upper surface of a support structure. A container holding a fluid is provided along with a conduit having a fluid-conveying lumen that extends from the container to one or more terminal opening facing the lower surface of the sheet. Optionally, a porous medium is placed in fluid communication with the fluid-conveying lumen and in contact with the lower surface of the sheet. The apparatuses and methods provide a variety of interfaces that facilitate controlled fluid transportation from the lumen against gravity for absorption by the sheet. | 06-25-2009 |
20090199624 | Method and device for measuring liquid absorption - The invention concerns a method and a device for measuring the ability of a material to absorb a liquid, whereby a liquid is brought into contact with a surface of a test specimen (P) of the material, and wherein the amount of liquid that has been absorbed in the test specimen is calculated. A certain amount of liquid is supplied to a liquid chamber unit, which on one side is limited by said surface, such that an amount of liquid which is absorbed by the test specimen leaves the liquid chamber unit and a representation comprising an indication of the reduction of the amount of liquid in the liquid chamber unit is produced. | 08-13-2009 |
20090308142 | Sensing instrument - In a sensing instrument using a quartz sensor on whose front surface an adsorption layer for adsorbing a substance to be sensed is formed and which changes in natural frequency by the adsorption of the substance to be sensed, the present invention has an object to quickly detect a trouble of the quartz sensor to prevent an operator from recognizing an incorrect measurement result. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314067 | Method of determining baling conditions in a round baler - A large round baler equipped with moisture sensing apparatus and a bale scale to improve information useful in baling and using bales. Moisture sensing begins after the bale reaches a predetermined diameter. A history of bale weights is used to estimate how much tension to apply to a belt tensioner to achieve both a target bale weight and a target bale size. | 12-24-2009 |
20100000305 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ADSORBENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - The present invention generally relates to methods and kits for measuring and analyzing degradation of adsorbent materials, particularly for adsorbent materials used in gas separation processes. The present invention can assess the damage to adsorbent due to moisture contamination and it can assess damage that is not moisture-related. The advantage to the present invention is that it can detect degradation of adsorbent before the degradation affects production. Another advantage is that it can conclusively determine whether the sieve is damaged. Because it is so inexpensive to run, the test of the present invention can be conducted to determine adsorbent damage and to confirm whether the damage continues to be an issue. The present invention can test adsorbents in any form, including, but not limited to, bead, pellet or powder form. | 01-07-2010 |
20100000306 | METHOD AND KIT FOR ADSORBENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION - The present invention generally relates to methods and kits for measuring and analyzing degradation of adsorbent materials, particularly for adsorbent materials used in gas separation processes. The present invention can assess the damage to adsorbent due to contamination including moisture contamination and it can assess damage that is not contaminant-related. The advantage to the present invention is that it can detect degradation of adsorbent directly at the plant site before the degradation affects production. Another advantage is that it can conclusively determine whether the adsorbent is damaged. Because it is so inexpensive to run, the test of the present invention can be conducted to determine adsorbent damage and to confirm whether the damage continues to be an issue. The present invention can test adsorbents in any form, including, but not limited to, bead, pellet or powder form. | 01-07-2010 |
20100024532 | SENSING INSTRUMENT - It is an object of the present invention to provide a sensing instrument using a piezoelectric resonator such as a quartz resonator which changes in natural frequency when coming into contact with a liquid to adsorb a substance to be sensed in the liquid, the sensing instrument having a reduced adverse effect accompanying improvement in detection sensitivity precision of a frequency change. | 02-04-2010 |
20100024533 | SENSOR - It is an object of the present invention to provide a sensor that can detect various types of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as acetone, propylene, and alcohols, an environmental contaminant, odor, and the like. The present invention is a sensor comprising a sensor element having at least two types or more of polymer films adsorbing a target substance, measurement means that measures the adsorption properties of the target substance adsorbed on the polymer films, and recognition means that performs multivariate analysis on the measured adsorption properties to recognize the target substance. | 02-04-2010 |
20100064782 | PERCOLATION TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - A storm water run-off percolation rate test system includes a turbid water generator having a silt or sediment source providing silt into a mixing tank. A pipeline carries turbid water from the mixing tank to a test pit or test site. A flow meter measures the amount of turbid water moved into the test pit. Detectors detect a water level in the test pit. A controller automatically controls the turbid water generator and flow of turbid water into the test pit, and records data on the amount of turbid water provided into the test pit over time, to determine a percolation rate. In a method for determining a percolation rate, turbid water is created and used in the percolation rate testing, to more accurately simulate run-off. | 03-18-2010 |
20100116036 | Method of evaluating performance characteristics of articles - A method of observing a consumer product is provided. The method includes placing a consumer product into an imaging machine, and then using the machine to obtain information regarding the product. | 05-13-2010 |
20100126256 | MENSTRUAL FLUID SIMULANT - Menstrual fluid simulants may consistently emulate the physical characteristics of real menstrual fluid, including but not limited to, viscosity, stringiness, surface tension and size and concentration of particulate matter. In addition, the constituents comprising the menstrual fluid simulants may be changed in order to mimic the variations in real menstrual fluid observed from woman to woman and from an individual woman over time. The menstrual fluid simulants are of use in the testing of personal care absorbent products. | 05-27-2010 |
20100139378 | METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF PORE WATER CONTENT IN EQUILIBRIUM WITH GAS HYDRATE IN DISPERSED MEDIA - The method can be used in the field of gas hydrate geology for determining the pore water content in equilibrium with gas hydrate in different dispersed media, including rock, sedimentary deposits and soil systems. A dispersed-medium specimen which has been pre-dried and weighed is placed between, and in direct contact with, two plates of ice, ice-containing soil or ice-containing dispersed medium; then, the specimen is put, together with the plates, into an altitude chamber at a specified negative or positive Celsius temperature. A hydrate-forming gas is injected into the altitude chamber to a pressure exceeding the pressure of the “ice/gas/hydrate” three-phase equilibrium, and the specimen is held in the altitude chamber until equilibrium saturation of the specimen with moisture is achieved. The altitude chamber gas pressure is then decreased to the atmospheric level, the specimen is withdrawn and weighed, and the equilibrium moisture content of the specimen is determined from the difference between the specimen weights before and after the experiment. | 06-10-2010 |
20100186487 | CANTILEVER-TYPE SENSOR, AS WELL AS A SUBSTANCE SENSING SYSTEM AND A SUBSTANCE SENSING METHOD THAT USE THE SENSOR - The cantilever-type sensor detects a substance to be measured as it is contained in a liquid. The sensor includes a cantilever that is fixed at least at an end to a support section and which has a channel formed inside, a piezoelectric device that is composed of a piezoelectric element and electrode sections formed on opposite sides of the piezoelectric element and which is positioned on at least one side of the cantilever, a drive section that applies a voltage to the electrode sections of the piezoelectric device so as to vibrate the cantilever, a detecting section that detects vibration of the cantilever from expansion or contraction of the piezoelectric device and a liquid supply unit for flowing the liquid through the channel in the cantilever. The cantilever-type sensor features high precision in measurement and is compact and less costly. | 07-29-2010 |
20100212409 | Plant-Controlled Atmometer for Measuring Crop Evapotranspiration - An atmometer device comprises a porous evaporator member, a suction tube communicating water from a reservoir to the porous evaporator member, a sensor measuring a moisture characteristic of soil associated with a crop, a mechanism arranged for controllably varying a rate of evaporation of the water through the porous evaporator member responsive to the moisture characteristic measured by the sensor, and an indicator arranged to indicate water loss in the reservoir. By controlling rate of evaporation of the water through the porous evaporator member responsive to the measured moisture characteristic of the soil, the amount of water loss in the reservoir during the given time period more accurately reflects crop evapotranspiration. | 08-26-2010 |
20100242579 | SORBENT DEVICES WITH LONGITUDINAL DIFFUSION PATHS AND METHODS OF USING THEM - Certain aspects and examples are directed to sorbent devices and methods of using them. In certain embodiments, a sorbent device comprising a body comprising a sampling inlet, a base and a longitudinal diffusion path between the inlet and the base is provided. In some embodiments, the sorbent device can include at least two sorbent materials fluidically coupled to the longitudinal diffusion path, in which the sorbent materials are arranged from a material with a weakest sorbent strength to a material with a strongest sorbent strength with the weakest sorbent strength material adjacent to the sampling inlet. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251807 | MOISTURE MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD - A moisture monitoring device that measures the dielectric constant of a material to provide an indication of the moisture content of a material. The moisture monitoring device can provide an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material (e.g., soil). The moisture monitoring device can include a number of interchangeable decorative to allow a user to customize the appearance of the device. The moisture monitoring device can be used in conjunction with a moisture monitoring system that can be used to control a watering system (e.g., an irrigation system). A method for providing an instantaneous indication of the moisture content of a material is also disclosed. | 10-07-2010 |
20100300183 | IN-LINE MOISTURE-CONTENT MEASUREMENT OF CERAMIC MATERIALS IN CERAMIC ARTICLE MANUFACTURING - In-line systems for and methods of measuring the moisture content of ceramic material within an extrusion system used to form ceramic articles are disclosed. One method includes arranging, relative to the extrusion system, at least one radio-frequency (RF) sensor system having an RF antenna, and generating through the RF antenna an RF field that resides substantially entirely within the ceramic material. The method also includes, in response to the RF field interacting with the ceramic material, generating in the RF sensor system a signal representative of a raw moisture-content measurement of the ceramic material. The method also includes generating calibration data by performing RF moisture-content measurements on samples of the ceramic material having different known moisture contents, and establishing a calibrated moisture-content measurement using the raw moisture-content signal and the calibration data. Both contact and non-contact systems and measurement methods are described. | 12-02-2010 |
20100300184 | Pipeline Condition Detecting Method and Apparatus - The current invention relates to a method and apparatus for assessing the condition of a pipeline and also predicting the future rate of deterioration and/or possible failure of the pipeline. The method includes the steps of selecting at least one portion of the pipeline for which the prediction is to be made and, for that portion, monitoring or inspecting and assessing the condition of the pipeline wall, and typically also assessing the condition of any coating of the pipeline at said portion as well as the condition of the soil adjacent the pipeline. The measurement is performed along the length of the portion and preferably around the circumference of the pipeline at said portion. Data is collected for each cell of a grid which represents the said portion and on the basis of the measured data and, selectively, previous data and or reference data, an accurate prediction can be made as to the future condition of the pipeline and also identify potential future problems or required remedial works. | 12-02-2010 |
20100307228 | FLUID TRANSPORTATION BY A SAMPLE - Apparatuses and methods are provided for transporting fluid to a sample such as a sheet of material. The apparatuses and methods may employ a variety of interfaces that facilitate controlled fluid transportation from a lumen for absorption by the sample. | 12-09-2010 |
20100319441 | Water Quality Assessment Sensor, Water Quality Assessment Method for Feed Water Using Water Quality Assessment Sensor, and Operation Management Method for Water Treatment Facility - The same phenomenon as the phenomenon that a component of feed water is adsorbed to the surface of the membrane is used to assess water quality. Specifically, a sensor whose surface has a thin layer made of the same material as the material of the surface of the membrane and which includes a measurement unit such as a quartz crystal sensor that measures an adsorption rate on the thin layer is used to assess an effect of the water quality of the feed water on the membrane on the basis of a change in the adsorption rate on the sensor surface. | 12-23-2010 |
20110030461 | Measuring Device - A measuring device for detecting the amount of moisture in and the temperature of a flowing medium is disclosed. Flow-directing elements which mix the flowing medium and direct it in a desired direction are arranged in the measuring device. The average temperature of the medium can thus be detected using a suitably arranged temperature sensor. In addition, the moisture sensor may be arranged in such a manner that a selective amount of moisture in the medium is detected. | 02-10-2011 |
20110107825 | Anaerobic soil indicator device - An indicator device is adapted to be disposed in the soil and is associated with an energy source for anaerobic microorganisms that is released into the soil in a manner to initiate anaerobic microbial activity in the soil in a manner that causes a change in color of the device over time. The color change on the device can be used to indicate the depth of the water table at the tested location. | 05-12-2011 |
20110138894 | Method for evaluation of absorption behavior of absorbent articles - An improved method and computer system is provided, for analyzing the two- or three-dimensional movement of a fluid in an absorbent article that comprises fluid-swellable composite material, which comprises a fluid-swellable solid material, and that comprises void spaces in the fluid-swellable composite material, the fluid-swellable composite material being defined by a virtual two-dimensional or three-dimensional mesh, to determine the performance or property of at least one feature of the fluid-swellable composite material thereof, or the absorbent article, the method comprising: inputting one or more properties for the fluid-swellable (composite) material into a model and evaluating this to determine the performance of a feature of the absorbent article or fluid-swellable composite material thereof, the virtual model. | 06-16-2011 |
20110162443 | Equipment for Concentrating and Analyzing Components Contained in a Flowing Medium and Analyzing Method - The invention relates to equipment for concentrating and analyzing components contained in a flowing medium, and an analyzing method applying said equipment. The analyzing equipment comprises a concentrator, including a porous sorbent bed, in which components can be absorbed or adsorbed from the medium flow, said bed being electroconductive, so that components can be desorbed to a washing flow by heating the bed with electric current; and to an analyzer defining the desorbed components, said analyzer being for instance a gas detector. According to the invention, the sorbent bed is in the flowing direction widened towards its outlet end, having for example the shape of a truncated cone. By means of the invention, the temperature in the sorbent bed is equalized by transferring heat in the washing flow towards the bed outlet end, which end receives a weaker heating effect per unit of volume, owing to the widening shape of the bed. | 07-07-2011 |
20110167899 | FILTER ARRANGEMENT - A method of providing error correction to flow velocity readings of a fluid flowing through a filter arrangement for monitoring the service life of the filter, wherein a filter arrangement, comprising a filter and a sensor device is arranged downstream of the filter, the sensor device including at least one measuring sensor for detecting the flow velocity of the fluid which flows through the filter, and a further measuring sensor for measuring the air humidity of the fluid which flows through the filter. A reading of said second sensor element provides an error correction to the first sensor element. | 07-14-2011 |
20110203355 | Method For Determing The Gel Strength Of A Hydrogel - Method for determining the intrinsic gel strength of a water-absorbing hydrogel-forming polymeric material, comprising the step of: obtaining a hydrogel of said water-absorbing polymeric material, submitting said hydrogel to a controlled strain application step and measuring the stress; or submitting said hydrogel to a controlled stress application step and measuring the strain, and determining from said measured stress or strain of step c) the modulus of said hydrogel. | 08-25-2011 |
20110214490 | Water leak detector - The preferred embodiment of the water leak detector of the present invention comprises a detection device and at least one water sensor. The water sensor includes a pair of elastic conductive metal tapes affixed to at least one tape-like water absorber made of a thin water absorbing material, a socket to which the pair of conductive tapes is plugged into, and a sliding shoe to which the tip of the metal tapes are plugged into. The water absorber is dipped into a salt water pond in the production process so that it includes salt within and on its surface. The detection device includes a housing; a battery socket; an alarm; a toggle switch; a push button switch; and a pair of cables that connects the detection device with the water sensor. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214491 | GLASS MAT SLURRY BLEED THROUGH EMULATOR - A method for testing fluid flow-through through a fabric includes providing a sample of fabric and placing the fabric upon an open upper end of a sample retainer having a receptacle with an upper end configured for securing a sample of the fabric, and having a surface spaced below the sample, placing a fluid injector a predetermined distance above the sample retainer, the fluid injector having a reservoir of fluid and an outlet configured for directing fluid directly upon the sample, and directing the fluid upon the sample and measuring at least one of the linear displacement of the fluid upon the sample, the time for the fluid to pass directly through the sample and the total volume of fluid passing through the sample measured by the amount of fluid retained on the surface. | 09-08-2011 |
20120000276 | DRYER COMPRISING A DRYNESS SENSOR - The present invention relates to a dryer (1) comprising a drum (2) which is rotated around its own horizontal axis, a bulkhead (3) which has an opening (4) that enables the laundry to be loaded into the drum (2) and to be unloaded therefrom, a fixing surface (6) which is fixed to the bulkhead (3) and which has at least two apertures (9), and at least two electrodes (5) which are disposed into the apertures (9) and which provide dryness sensing to be performed. | 01-05-2012 |
20120011922 | GRAIN SAMPLER AND METHOD OF SAMPLING GRAIN FLOW - A sampler improves sampling and moisture measurements by reducing the introduction of fines, providing a more representative grain sample, and improving the ability to make consistent moisture measurements. The sampler has a body positioned to receive grain from a grain flow path. A primary auger positioned within the body has a shaft and a fin configured to lift and propel a portion of the grain up to and through a sampling opening. A sensor assembly operatively connected to the body and in communication with the sampling opening is configured to receive the portion of grain indicate the moisture content of the portion of grain. | 01-19-2012 |
20120060593 | METHOD AND SAMPLE FOR TESTING A MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR GRAVIMETRIC MOISTURE DETERMINATION - A predetermined test sample is used to test a measuring instrument ( | 03-15-2012 |
20120073360 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SURFACE MODIFICATION OF SUPERADSORBENT MATERIAL FOR IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN AIR SAMPLING APPLICATIONS - A method for providing superadsorption of polar organic compounds using a material system comprising the steps of enhancing adsorption by means of using high surface area and mass transfer rates and decreased reactivity at surface sites attractive to the polar compounds and employing consequence management by maintaining a high rate of adsorptivity combined with high fidelity and accuracy of the material system. | 03-29-2012 |
20120103078 | Mopping Device - The invention relates to a mopping device ( | 05-03-2012 |
20120144906 | INDICATOR MATERIAL AND INDICATOR DEVICE COMPRISING SAID INDICATOR MATERIAL - The present invention provides an indicator material suitable for detecting relative humidity exceeding a specific limit value and/or liquid water comprising (a) a first fibrous sheet containing an indicator composition which comprises a water-soluble dye and, optionally, a deliquescent salt, in finely divided form, and (b) a second fibrous sheet laminated to one surface of said first fibrous sheet by means of a hot-melt adhesive that does not cover the entire surfaces laminated to each other such that permeation of an aqueous solution from said first fibrous sheet to said second fibrous sheet is allowed. The invention also provides an indicator device comprising said indicator material on a carrier and a process for the manufacture of said indicator material and said indicator device. | 06-14-2012 |
20120160020 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MOISTURE DETECTION IN A REFRIDGERANT/OIL MIXTURE - A heat transfer device, including an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor fluidly coupled to the evaporator and the condenser. A refrigerant/oil mixture is routed to the compressor, the evaporator, and the condenser. An apparatus for moisture detection in the refrigerant/oil mixture includes the apparatus being in fluid communication with the mixture. The apparatus includes a refractive index determining device, a dielectric constant determining device, and a controller. The refractive index determining device produces a first signal representative of a refractive index of the mixture. The dielectric constant determining device produces a second signal representative of a dielectric constant of the mixture. The controller receives the first signal and the second signal. The controller determines a moisture content of the mixture dependent upon the first signal and the second signal. | 06-28-2012 |
20120210776 | CONDENSATION SENSING DEVICE, ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, AND CONDENSATION SENSING METHOD - A condensation sensing device that detects a water droplet to sense the condensation, the condensation sensing device comprising: a surface having a recesses and productions; and a water droplet detector that detects a water droplet guided by any of the recesses on the surface. | 08-23-2012 |
20120227475 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL - An apparatus is provided. The apparatus is provided for interacting with a cylindrically-shaped construction material sample that defines a longitudinal axis extending from a central point of an end of the construction material sample. The apparatus includes a translation mechanism configured for rotating the construction material sample about the longitudinal axis and at least one material-interacting device spaced-apart from the translation mechanism and configured for interacting with the construction material sample. | 09-13-2012 |
20120266665 | Monitoring Device of a Machine Tool - A monitoring device of a machine tool, in particular a circular saw bench, includes a safety unit having at least one first sensor. The monitoring device further includes at least one reference sensor, which is provided to convert a characterizing physical measured variable of the workpiece into an electric characteristic variable during machining of a work piece using the machine tool. The characteristic variable is provided to establish a reference value for a signal of the first sensor. | 10-25-2012 |
20120285225 | METHOD FOR ASSESSING WATER RESISTANCE OF AN ANTIPERSPIRANT PRODUCT - A method for assessing the water resistance of an antiperspirant product. | 11-15-2012 |
20120312086 | Method for determining the moisture content in an absorbent sanitary product and device for carrying out the method - A method for determining the moisture content in an absorbent sanitary product, in particular a diaper, incontinence pad or incontinence briefs, or sanitary towel, wherein liquid is first applied to the sanitary product under preferably predetermined conditions and subsequently the article is spread out in a planar fashion. A plurality of zoned measurement areas is defined over the planar extension of the spread-out sanitary article, and a measured value is taken in each measurement area or with respect to each measurement area. | 12-13-2012 |
20130014570 | AUTOMATIC SEEPAGE METERAANM Lee; Bong JooAACI Daejeon CityAACO KRAAGP Lee; Bong Joo Daejeon City KRAANM Ko; Kyung SeokAACI Daejeon CityAACO KRAAGP Ko; Kyung Seok Daejeon City KR - The present invention relates to an automatic seepage meter for measuring groundwater-surface water exchange in a mixed zone of stream. The present invention includes: the chamber installed in streambed sediment; the device for measuring amount of groundwater recharge through a change in water level accompanied by discharging water in the water in case of losing stream; and the device for measuring amount of groundwater discharge through a change in water level according to an increased water from the chamber to the water bath for measuring discharge in case of gaining stream. | 01-17-2013 |
20130025350 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING BASIS WEIGHT AND MOISTURE CONTENT AMOUNT - A resonance frequency shift amount Δf and a peak level change amount ΔP are measured using a microwave resonator, V | 01-31-2013 |
20130081452 | INSTRUMENT FOR GRAVIMETRIC MOISTURE DETERMINATION WITH POSITION-CHANGING DEVICE - An instrument ( | 04-04-2013 |
20130081453 | INSTRUMENT FOR GRAVIMETRIC MOISTURE DETERMINATION WITH GLASS SHIELD - An instrument ( | 04-04-2013 |
20130081454 | INSTRUMENT FOR GRAVIMETRIC MOISTURE DETERMINATION WITH TEMPERATURE SENSOR - An instrument ( | 04-04-2013 |
20130091938 | SYSTEM TO MEASURE THE ABSORPTIVE CAPABILITIES OF POROUS MATERIALS USED IN OIL SPILL REMEDIATION - Traditional porous material testing does not provide a measure of how well the porous material will perform in oil spill conditions. We disclose a new system that can analyze and determine the absorptive capability and oil-selectivity of a porous material in a moving mixture of oil and water, under different environmental conditions of pressure and wind. Our system allows the porous material under test and the mixture of oil and water to experience complex motion trajectories, and we measure the absorption capacity as well as the rate of oil absorption under different environmental conditions. | 04-18-2013 |
20130118240 | MOISTURE CONTENT ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A method of collecting data to determine a moisture content of a sample of plant material is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of providing an analysis chamber with a window and a scanner located outside of the analysis chamber; moving the sample of plant material through the analysis chamber; compressing the sample of plant material against the window as the sample of plant material is being moved through the analysis chamber; and analyzing the sample of plant material with the scanner through the window to produce data. | 05-16-2013 |
20130174652 | STATE QUANTITY DISTRIBUTION MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MEASURING STATE QUANTITY DISTRIBUTION OF SAMPLE - A state quantity distribution measuring apparatus that allows easy measurement of a state quantity distribution in an absorbent article that has irregularities. The state quantity distribution measuring apparatus comprises a sensor selected from the group consisting of a moisture sensor, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor, a heat flow rate sensor and a wind speed sensor, which measures a state quantity of a sample, a sample stage on which a sample to be measured, consisting of an absorbent article, is placed, and which has a raised surface for placing the sample thereon, a support mechanism which supports the sensor such that the contact pressure of the sensor with respect to the sample is essentially constant, a moving mechanism which moves either or both the sensor and the sample so that the sensor moves relative to the sample, and a measuring mechanism that measures a state quantity of the sample at multiple locations using the sensor/while moving the sensor relative to the sample by controlling the moving mechanism, thereby measuring the state quantity distribution of the sample. | 07-11-2013 |
20130186189 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A MOISTURE CONTENT OF A FLUID FLOWING THROUGH A PIPE LINE - The invention relates to an apparatus for determining the moisture content of a fluid flowing through a pipe line, having a housing with a sight glass arranged at a first side of the housing, a housing opening which allows an entry of the fluid into an inner housing space and a moisture indicator which is visible through the sight glass, wherein a dimension of the housing opening in at least one direction is smaller than a dimension of the sight glass in the same direction. | 07-25-2013 |
20130233063 | Sensor for Determining Contact - A sensor for determining the level of contact between the consumer and the absorbent article and/or with bodily fluids is provided. The sensor comprises wetness sensels, pressure sensels, and combinations thereof. The sensor further comprises a microelectronic device and a power source. The sensor is attached to the microelectronic device providing a contiguous chamber with the sensor and the microelectronic device. The sensor may attach to a portion of skin. | 09-12-2013 |
20130298650 | MOISTURE-SENSITIVE CERAMIC MATERIAL AND A MOISTURE-SENSITIVE CERAMIC ELEMENT - A moisture-sensitive ceramic material having a composition represented by the general formula RE(A,B)O | 11-14-2013 |
20130319089 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE MAGNITUDE OF AN IRRIGATION EVENT IN A SECTION OF SOIL, AND RELATED SYSTEMS - A method for determining an amount of moisture that has entered a section of soil via irrigation, includes sensing at a first moment in time a total amount of moisture in a sub-section of the section of soil, and in response to the amount sensed at the first moment in time, determining a total amount of moisture, W | 12-05-2013 |
20140007662 | System, Components, and Methods for Detecting Moisture - To address this and/or other needs, the present inventor devised, among other things, a passive moisture detection probe that can be installed and left in place to continuously indicate whether the moisture-content in the wall-cavity of a building is below or above a desirable level. One exemplary moisture detection assembly includes a moisture-absorbent sensor element and an indicator. The sensor element, which can be placed in contact with the inner surface of a home's exterior sheathing, expands and contracts in response to the moisture content of the sheathing. The indicator, for example a rod, moves in responsive to the expansion and contraction of the sensor element, with its relative position corresponding to the moisture in the exterior sheathing and thus providing an on-going and observable sign of moisture intrusion. | 01-09-2014 |
20140013833 | WATER ABSORPTION TEST METHOD AND WATER ABSORPTION TEST DEVICE FOR CONCRETE SURFACE - A water absorption property of a concrete surface of an actual structure is measured in situ for clarification and evaluation of causative factors and so forth related to densification of surface layer concrete. An apparatus for a water absorption test has a position-fixing device, a detecting device and a measuring device. A device for water absorption test having vent means is positionally fixed on the concrete surface by the position-fixing device, with use of negative pressure or a mechanical connection. The detecting device detects an amount of water held in a chamber, and results detected by the detecting device are input into the measuring device. A water absorption rate is measured by the detecting device and the measuring device. On the basis of the water absorption rate measured at predetermined elapsed time, identification or comparison of causative or evaluative factors related to densification of the surface layer concrete is carried out. | 01-16-2014 |
20140060164 | MOISTURE STATUS MEASURING DEVICE AND COMPUTER-READABLE MEDIUM - A moisture status measuring device includes a moisture sensor, a drainage sensor, and a moisture status acquirer. The moisture sensor outputs an output value according to an amount of moisture contained in soil housed in a container that includes drainage holes. The drainage sensor detects water discharged from the drainage holes. The moisture status acquirer acquires moisture status information expressing the current moisture status of moisture in the soil on the basis of the output value from the moisture sensor at the time when the drainage sensor detected water and the current output value from the moisture sensor. | 03-06-2014 |
20140096600 | System, Components, and Methods for Detecting Moisture - To address this and/or other needs, the present inventor devised, among other things, a passive moisture detection probe that can be installed and left in place to continuously indicate whether the moisture-content in the wall-cavity of a building is below or above a desirable level. One exemplary moisture detection assembly includes a moisture-absorbent sensor element and an indicator. The sensor element, which can be placed in contact with the inner surface of a home's exterior sheathing, expands and contracts in response to the moisture content of the sheathing. The indicator, for example a rod, moves in responsive to the expansion and contraction of the sensor element, with its relative position corresponding to the moisture in the exterior sheathing and thus providing an on-going and observable sign of moisture intrusion. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102183 | Method for Evaluating Absorbency of an Absorbent Article - A method of evaluating the absorbency of an absorbent article comprises the steps of: (i) providing an absorbent article comprising a topsheet and having a longitudinal axis, a transverse axis, a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end; (ii) disposing the absorbent article in a flat configuration in a plane defined by the longitudinal axis and the transverse axis of the absorbent article; (iii) twisting the longitudinal ends in opposite directions in planes perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; (iv) twisting the longitudinal ends in directions opposite that of step (iii); (v) applying artificial bodily fluid to the topsheet of said absorbent article during steps (iii) and/or (iv); and (vi) repeating steps (iii) and (iv) after the artificial bodily fluid is applied to the topsheet. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109658 | PLANT STEM TREE BRANCH OR TRUNK MOISTURE PROBE - A moisture probe or sensor including an attachment element configured for attachment to a plant, bush or tree to determine a moisture content of the plant bush or tree. The moisture probe including a transceiver configured to transmit a moisture signal indicative of the moisture content of the plant, tree or plant. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109659 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MOISTURE CONTENT - This disclosure describes improvements in moisture measurement (and related devices) that reduce variations that can occur due to surface moisture on a target object. Embodiments of the devices include a single conductive feature (e.g., a plate) and elements that can generate a moisture content value from capacitance of a target object. In one embodiment, the device can generate a signal from the fringe field capacitance. The device can use properties (e.g., frequency) of the signal to generate an output that encodes the moisture content value. The output and/or the information the output encodes may be found in a look-up table or other repository that correlates frequency to one or more pre-stored and/or pre-determined moisture content values. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116122 | COMBINED PRESSURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR - A sensor device package includes a pressure sensor and a humidity sensor mounted on the same substrate and in the same housing with light protection for the pressure sensor a media opening for gas exchange for the humidity sensor. Light protection and rapid response times are provided through strategic positioning of the media opening, strategic arrangement of the pressure sensor, humidity sensor, and the media opening, and/or the use of opaque materials. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123738 | DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT COUPLED WITH WATER PARAMETERS OF SOIL - Apparatus for physically analyzing soil includes a sample changer for receiving at least two soil-sample holders, and having an element for placing each sample holder and sample thereof in a measurement area, in turns, according to a cycle repeated over time, the apparatus including: elements for measuring the size of the samples; elements for measuring the potential of the samples containing water; and elements for measuring the weight of the samples, wherein all of the measuring elements are grouped together in the measurement area so as to be simultaneously used implemented for a given sample when the latter is placed in the measurement area. The shrinkage curve and water potential curve, obtained from the measurements, represent the change, over time, in the status of the water and structure of the soil sample during the drying thereof, and can be used to determine the hydrostructural characteristics of the soil. | 05-08-2014 |
20140196525 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING MOISTURE ON A PANE - In a sensor device for detecting moisture on a pane comprising at least one transmitter which emits light which is reflected at the pane and received by at least one receiver, an optical system is provided between the transmitter and the receiver, which brings about a multiple reflection between the pane and the optical system. A particularly good measurement is thereby made possible. | 07-17-2014 |
20140216143 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MOISTURE OF STRUCTURE MATERIAL - The invention relates to a device, system and method for measuring moisture in building structures. A tubular body part ( | 08-07-2014 |
20140250988 | LASER APPARATUS FOR DETERMINATION OF INK DRYNESS - An apparatus determines the dryness of inked paper using laser light absorption technique for application in inkjet printers. Direct in-line feedback is provided as to the effectiveness of the drying of the ink placed deposited upon paper or other media. Associated laser system designs and the technologies employed in the determination of drying efficiency of inks and other liquids placed upon a media are enabled. | 09-11-2014 |
20140260570 | CONCRETE STRUCTURE MOISTURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A sensor assembly is provided for measuring moisture content of concrete. The sensor assembly includes a sensor housing that is received within an opening in the concrete. The sensor housing includes an internal bore. The sensor housing is length adjustable so as to match a length of the opening. The sensor assembly further includes a moisture sensor received within the internal bore of the sensor housing. The sensor measure the moisture content of the concrete. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260571 | PROGRESSIVE MOISTURE DETECTION - A progressive, or graded, passive moisture detector is configured to provide an indication of the amount of moisture to which a moisture-sensitive substrate has been exposed, a duration of time that a moisture-sensitive substrate has been exposed to moisture or the effectiveness of one or more protective coatings at preventing moisture-sensitive components from being exposed to moisture. A progressive passive moisture detector includes a plurality of different passive moisture detectors with different properties. The passive moisture detectors may be arranged in a manner (e.g., a sequence, etc.) that correlates to information the progressive passive moisture detector is intended to provide. | 09-18-2014 |
20140331749 | Pet Training Pad with Diagnostic Material to Detect Wetness - A pet training pad with diagnostic materials to detect wetness includes an impermeable bottom layer, at least one absorbent layer, a wetness indicator, and a permeable top layer. The at least one absorbent layer is connected on to the impermeable bottom layer, and the wetness indicator is positioned on the at least one absorbent layer. The permeable top layer is positioned on the at least one absorbent layer and perimetrically connected to the impermeable bottom layer enclosing the at least one absorbent layer. When any kind of bodily fluid penetrates through the permeable top layer, the wetness indicator detects the bodily fluid within the training pad and is able to visually indicate the wetness of the training pad to pet owners or caregivers. | 11-13-2014 |
20140352413 | MOISTURE TRANSMISSION TESTING INSTRUMENT - Disclosed herein is a moisture transmission testing instrument of measuring moisture transmission of an electronic material, the moisture transmission testing instrument including: a moisture supplying part having an opened upper portion and having water stored therein; a sample support part stacked on the moisture supplying part so as to be communicated with the moisture supplying part and having a sample seated on an upper side thereof; and a moisture collecting part stacked on the sample support part so as to be communicated with the sample support part and having a dehumidifying agent installed therein. | 12-04-2014 |
20140360253 | ADSORPTION MATERIAL-BASED HUMIDITY SENSOR - Apparatuses include a base, a linear beam of paper material connected to the base, and an adhesive surface connected to the base adjacent the linear beam. In its un-deformed state, the linear beam is straight and elongated. A coating (e.g., a flexible moisture barrier) covers only a second side along the length of the linear beam (and does not cover a first side). The adhesive surface is a contact self-adhesive. The linear beam develops a curvature toward the adhesive surface from exposure to an atmospheric excessive moisture level above a previously established moisture level. A sufficient amount of curvature causes the linear beam to contact the adhesive surface, and the linear beam remains permanently attached to the adhesive surface after contacting the adhesive surface, thereby indicating that at some point the previously established moisture level has been exceeded. | 12-11-2014 |
20150075263 | Moisture Sensing Device For Grain Handling - A moisture sensing device having an elongated chute with an open top and a gate at the bottom. The gate is connected to an actuator for opening and closing the gate. A proximity sensor is mounted to the chute adjacent the gate to detect whether the gate is open or closed. Connected to and extending into the chute is a moisture sensor. The moisture sensor, proximity sensor, and actuator are all connected to a controller. | 03-19-2015 |
20150143881 | System and Method for Fluid Sensing - A system and method for moisture sensing and methods for making and using same. The present disclosure describes a fluid sensing array that comprises a first and second set of conducting lines with a fluid layer disposed between the first and second set of conducting lines. Proximate intersections of the sets of conducting lines define a plurality of sensing regions. Reading the plurality of sensing regions may provide for calculating a value for fluid volume present, a value for surface area where fluid is present, or a determination of the identity, class or a characteristic of a fluid present. | 05-28-2015 |
20150316497 | WIRELESS SUBSOIL TENSION SENSOR - A wireless subsoil tension meter is disclosed, including an upper housing part, a middle housing part, a lower housing part, and a sensor module. The upper, middle and lower housing parts are assembled to form a sealed space to house a sensor module and liquid. The upper housing part has a tubular body shape. The middle housing part has a funnel body shape, with a larger top and the smaller bottom, the top end of the middle housing part is slightly smaller than the inside the bottom end of the outer tube of the upper housing part for easy assembly and tight fit. The lower housing part is has an elongated dome shape. When assembled, the sensor module is housed inside the assembly, which can further be applied to an extendable wireless soil measurement apparatus. | 11-05-2015 |
20150323517 | Method And System For Spatially Resolved Wettability Determination - A method which allows for determining wettability with spatial resolution of porous materials or other materials is provided. The method can provide an absolute method of quantifying wettability, and which is a spatially resolved method. A system for performing the method also is provided. | 11-12-2015 |
20160123867 | SOIL MOISTURE INDICATOR - A soil moisture indicator including a main body that is formed in a hollow shape from a material through which water does not pass and has a water absorption opening disposed near one end in a longitudinal direction, an evaporation opening disposed near the other end, and a display section provided near the other end and formed to visualize the hollow inside; a water absorption material that is filled on the inside of the main body at least from the water absorption opening to the display section; and a water detection sheet that is disposed to cover the water absorption material at a position of the display section inside the main body and has varying color tones between a water absorption state and a dry state. The main body may have a guide line that indicates a target depth to which the main body can be inserted into the soil. | 05-05-2016 |
20160139021 | MULTIMODAL SENSOR, METHOD OF USE AND FABRICATION - A multimodal sensor includes a microtensiometer for measuring the chemical potential of a sub-saturated liquid, a temperature sensor, and a water content sensor. The microtensiometer includes a sensor body comprising a first gas-impermeable layer, an opposing second gas-impermeable layer, and a porous membrane layer disposed therebetween. The sensor body defines an internal liquid reservoir. The membrane layer is fluidly connected with the liquid reservoir, and extends to an outside edge of the microtensiometer. The membrane layer defines a plurality of through pores providing an open path from the liquid reservoir to the outside edge of the microtensiometer. The pores have a maximum diameter of 3 millimeters. The microtensiometer further includes a sensor adapted to measure changes in pressure between the liquid reservoir and an outside environment. The temperature sensor is integrated onto the microtensiometer body, and the water content sensor is coupled to the microtensiometer body. | 05-19-2016 |
20160158070 | TAMPON TEST METHOD AND APPARATUS - A method for in vitro testing of an absorbent article includes the steps of inserting the absorbent article into a radiolucent simulated body cavity, placing the radiolucent simulated body cavity into a radiolucent pressure chamber, placing the radiolucent pressure chamber into a radiological device, pressurizing the radiolucent pressure chamber to a predetermined pressure, providing test liquid through the test liquid port and to the absorbent article, acquiring data relating to the absorbent article and the test liquid via the radiological device and an associated computing device, and analyzing the acquired data. The radiological pressure chamber includes a simulated body cavity arranged and configured to accommodate the absorbent article, a test liquid port, and a pressure control system. The radiolucent test device has at least one radio scanning element rotatable about radiolucent test device support having the pressure chamber disposed thereon. | 06-09-2016 |
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