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| 073862621 |
By measuring elastic deformation
| 288 |
| 073862680 |
By measuring electrical properties
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| 073862391 |
To determine tension on a flexible element
| 49 |
| 073862541 |
Combined
| 36 |
| 073862690 |
By measuring magnetic properties
| 26 |
| 073862590 |
By measuring vibrations (e.g., resonant frequency)
| 24 |
| 073862581 |
By measuring a fluid pressure
| 23 |
| 073862530 |
With detection of specific force value or condition (e.g., peak force)
| 16 |
| 073862490 |
To determine axial thrust on a rotating machine element
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| 073862610 |
By measuring a counterbalancing or restoring force
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| 073862510 |
With recording means | 4 |
| 20090255347 | SERVO POSITION/STRESS DETECTION CONTROL SYSTEM - A servo position/stress detection control system has a servomotor, a servo driver and a controller. The servo driver has a control unit, an absolute angle reading unit and a register. The control unit selectively drives or stops the servomotor and converts torque value of the servomotor to a force value. The absolute angle reading unit reads an absolute angle value of rotation in response to a spindle of the servomotor. The controller respectively converts the absolute angle value and the force value to a linear displacement and a load stress value with a calculating program, establishes a load line in response to different force values and corresponding linear displacements wherein the load line provides corresponding correction basis for the servo driver to automatically detect height variances caused by reacting force and accordingly adjust working status of the servomotor. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20110067503 | ON-BOARD DEVICE FOR A BICYCLE FOR MEASURING FORCES AND BICYCLE EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A MEASURING DEVICE - The measuring device is intended to measure forces on a bicycle pedal ( | 03-24-2011 |
| 20130319136 | TENSION MONITORING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD - Tension monitoring is described using a sensor which may exhibit an offset for which compensation may be provided to produce a zero voltage amplified output or to increase dynamic range. An arrangement determines whether a power reset is responsive to a battery bounce such that an initially-measured system start-up parameter can be retained. The start-up parameter is automatically saved at start-up if the power reset is responsive to a start-up from a shut-down condition. The start-up parameter may be a zero tension amplified output responsive to the sensor offset at zero tension. Protection of a tension data set is provided such that no opportunity for altering the data set is presented prior to transfer of the data set. A housing configuration forms part of an electrical power circuit for providing electrical power to an electronics package from a battery. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20150040685 | IMPACT SENSING, EVALUATION & TRACKING SYSTEM - An impact sensing and tracking system helps detect concussion risks using a computerized evaluation combined with traditional methods. The system includes impact sensors, a application and a centralized database with a webpage browser interface. Impact sensors are worn on athletes' heads, helmet or other headwear and measure impacts that athletes receive while playing sports. The mobile application includes a real-time test and alert system which assists play-side help detect concussion symptoms, provides medical care notices and reports test results to the database for tracking and analysis. The impact data for each athlete is stored in the database along with tests that have been administered through the application. The system reviews, analyzes and compares impact data to standardized concussion data and stores it as a comprehensive, long-term diagnostic study on diagnosed concussions in athletes that the system uses to evaluate impact severities and concussion risks in specific situations. | 02-12-2015 |
| 073862382 |
With detail of overload protection | 4 |
| 20130269449 | Load Cell Including Excess Load Preventing Mechanism - A load cell includes a horizontal upper beam; a lower beam extending parallel with the upper beam; a fastening section connecting one end of the upper beam to the lower beam and is fastened to a stationary object; a movable section which connects the upper beam and the lower beam and is displaced vertically by a load applied to the movable section 5; and a cylindrical stopper having a circular cross-section. The fastening section has a first circular hole. The movable section has a second circular hole concentric with the first circular hole. A base end portion of the stopper is fastened to the first circular hole and a tip of the stopper member 7 is located at an inner side of the second circular hole such that there is a space of a specified width between the tip and an inner surface of the second hole. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20140102222 | FORCE SENSOR WITH MECHANICAL OVER-FORCE TRANSFER MECHANISM - A force sensor system includes a housing assembly, a sensor, an actuator, and an actuator travel stop. The sensor is disposed within the housing assembly, and is configured to generate a sensor signal representative of a force supplied to the sensor. The actuator is disposed at least partially within, and is movable relative to, the housing assembly. The actuator extends from the housing assembly and is adapted to receive an input force. The actuator is configured, upon receipt of the input force, to move toward, and transfer the input force to, the sensor. The actuator travel stop is disposed within the housing assembly, and between the housing assembly and a portion of the actuator. The actuator travel stop is configured to be selectively engaged by the actuator and, upon engagement by the actuator, to limit movement of the actuator toward, and the input force transferred to, the sensor. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140109693 | PRESSURE SENSING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - A pressure sensing device includes a sensor chip having a sensing portion, a bonding wire electrically connected with the sensor chip, a protection section, and a package. The sensor chip detects a pressure with the sensing portion and generates a signal corresponding to the detected pressure. The protection section includes a first protection section and a second protection section. The first protection section includes a predetermined portion, which seals the sensing portion, and a remaining portion other than the predetermined portion. The second protection section is arranged on the remaining portion of the first protection section and seals at least the bonding wire so that the bonding wire is not exposed to an outside. | 04-24-2014 |
| 20150300873 | LOAD CELL OVERLOAD PROTECTION BY A RELIEVING MECHANISM FOR FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEMS - A method for locking out load cells includes dispensing a fluid into a collapsible bag that is supported within a support housing, the support housing resting on a plurality of load cells that sense the weight of the fluid; manipulating a plurality of lockouts located adjacent to corresponding load cells from a first position to a second position so that the lockouts remove at least a portion of the weight of the fluid from the plurality of load cells; moving the support housing containing the collapsible bag with the fluid therein to a new location; and further manipulating the plurality of lockouts from the second position back to the first position so that the plurality of load cells again sense the full weight of the fluid within the collapsible bag. | 10-22-2015 |
| 073862520 |
With variable capacity or sensitivity | 2 |
| 20130220029 | BUILDING BLOCK TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - A transducer assembly configured to accommodate a plurality of individually tunable sensing elements of various geometries and configurations by using a cap and an accompanying capillary tube. The configuration of the various embodiments described herein eliminate the header to flat plate welds of the prior art, and therefore better accommodates a plurality of sensing elements and corresponding header assemblies within one transducer assembly. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20150300896 | BUILDING BLOCK TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - A transducer assembly configured to accommodate a plurality of individually tunable sensing elements of various geometries and configurations by using a cap and an accompanying capillary tube. The configuration of the various embodiments described herein eliminate the header to flat plate welds of the prior art, and therefore better accommodates a plurality of sensing elements and corresponding header assemblies within one transducer assembly. | 10-22-2015 |
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| 20090038414 | Sensor-Equipped Bearing for Wheel - The wheel support bearing assembly is for rotatably supporting a vehicle wheel relative to an automotive vehicle body, which includes an outer member having an inner periphery formed with a plurality of rows of raceway surfaces, an inner member having raceway surfaces formed therein in face-to-face relation with the raceway surfaces in the outer member, and a plurality of rows of rolling elements interposed between those raceway surfaces, respectively; a sensor unit including a sensor mounting member and a strain sensor fitted to the sensor mounting member, the sensor unit being fitted to a stationary member, which is one of the outer member and the inner member; and wherein the sensor mounting member includes at least two contact fixing portion relative to the stationary member and the strain sensor is arranged at at least one location between the contact fixing portions. | 02-12-2009 |
| 20090126512 | METHOD FOR SENSING APPLIED FORCE FOR CONTROLLING THE MATERIAL REMOVAL RATE FOR A FLAT FINE MACHINED SURFACE - A method of adjusting the applied force for controlling the material removal rate on a work piece. A machining device having a load providing device, a force transducer and a force applying device wherein the force-applying device provides a load to the work piece to remove material. The force applied to the work piece by the load providing device and the position of the load providing device are sensed and transmitted to a master controller that adjusts the force applied to the work piece based upon these readings. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090173170 | Elastic joint with a translating spherical hinge and force and moment sensor improved by means of the said joint - An elastic joint with a translating spherical hinge, i.e. a spherical hinge with a sliding joint, comprising an elastic articulated plane ( | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090199660 | Bearing for Wheel with Sensor - To provide a sensor incorporated wheel support bearing assembly, in which a load sensor can be compactly installed in an automotive vehicle, the load acting on the vehicle wheel can be detected with high sensitivity and the manufacturing cost can be reduced, the bearing assembly having a plurality of rows of rolling elements interposed between an outer member and an inner member includes a sensor unit fitted to one of the outer member and the inner member, which serves as a stationary member. The sensor unit includes a sensor mounting member and a strain sensor fitted thereto. The sensor mounting member has two contact fixing portions fixed to the outer member and a first contact fixing portion is fixed to a flange surface of the outer member and a second contact fixing portion is fixed to a peripheral surface of the outer member. | 08-13-2009 |
| 20090266180 | WIRELESS MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS) PRESSURE SENSOR WITH BUILT-IN CALIBRATION - A wireless microelectromechanical system (MEMS) pressure sensor with built in calibration. An actuator is coupled with a pressure sensing device to enable the pressure to be calibrated against the known pressure exerted by the actuator. The sensing component is configured to flex under the application of force to a pure bending condition, i.e., the sensing component flexes with no or insignificant shear forces in the sensing component. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20100071482 | Method and apparatus for scanning a textile - Some embodiments disclosed herein provide novel approaches for rapidly sensing sense line cross-point interaction in a textile such as a carpet or rug. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100077871 | Test apparatus - One embodiment of a testing device is disclosed having an expansible element that expands radially outwardly upon the application of an axial force. In one form the testing device includes two bellows forming a deflection surface that expands radially outward upon the application of axial force to the testing device. | 04-01-2010 |
| 20100107780 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING A SENSOR ELEMENT FOR IDENTIFYING AN OBJECT - A sensor element material web for selectively cutting an operable sensor from the web includes a sensor film. A first electrode film is disposed on a first side and includes metallic electrodes in a first repeating pattern. A second electrode film is disposed on a second side and includes a plurality of second metallic electrodes in a second repeating pattern. A dielectric film is disposed on the first or the second electrode films. The first and the second repeating patterns permit the sensor to be cut. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100162831 | STATE MEASURING APPARATUS FOR ROLLING BEARING UNIT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - The sensor holder has an annular portion that holds the sensors. A holding ring that is securely fitted in an inner peripheral surface of a cylinder portion constituting a cover made of metal in terms of a large tight fit is embedded in an intermediate portion of this annular portion in the axial direction. A portion of a folded portion of the holding ring in the axial direction is set in a just center position between axial positions of sensing portions of both sensors. According to this configuration, the above problem is solved by preventing such a situation that the thermal expansion or the thermal contraction yields a phase difference between the output signals of both sensors. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100229655 | Load detecting device and method of producing the same - A load detecting device includes a substrate, a load receiver arranged on a first face of the substrate, a load detecting element arranged between the substrate and the load receiver, and a supporting portion to support the substrate. The supporting portion is made of metal. The supporting portion is located to overlap with the load receiver in a direction approximately perpendicular to the substrate. The supporting portion has a plurality of projections contacting with a second face of the substrate opposite from the first face. The projections located adjacent to each other are distanced from each other through a trench. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20110023628 | IMPACT DETECTION STRUCTURE, IMPACT DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD, AND OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A side impact detection system includes a two-stage load transmitting structure that transmits to a floor tunnel, in which a side impact-detecting G sensor is provided, load caused by a side impact at a predetermined impact speed Vp in two stages having a predetermined time lag in such a manner that the load transmitted or the rate of change in the load differs between the first-stage load transmission and the second-stage load transmission. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110056310 | PROPERTY TESTING APPARATUS FOR PHOTOCURABLE RESIN, RETAINER USED IN THE TESTING APPARATUS AND PROPERTY TESTING METHOD - A retainer for use in measuring a force generated between a photocurable resin and a pressing member by a detector includes: a pressing member that has light transmission characteristics and is pressed to the photocurable resin; and a light irradiation block that is provided between the detector and the pressing member and irradiates light emitted from an external light source onto the pressing member in a state of being not contacting a light source and an optical transmission line including an optical fiber. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110067504 | COMPLEX SENSOR AND ROBOT HAND - A complex sensor comprises a touch sensor and a proximity sensor. The touch sensor comprises a flexible pressure-sensitive sheet covering a fingertip portion. The pressure-sensitive sheet comprises a front surface film and a rear surface film composed of a flexible conductive material, an intermediate film which is sandwiched between the films in a state in which the intermediate film is electrically connected and which is composed of pressure-sensitive conductive rubber, and first to fourth electrode terminals formed on the front surface and rear surface films. The size of a load acting on the pressure-sensitive sheet and the center position of the load can be detected based on the terminal voltage. A through-hole is formed in the pressure-sensitive sheet such that the sensing surface of the proximity sensor is exposed, thus the approach of a holding object can be detected. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110094317 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING SEAT OCCUPANCY - An apparatus for determining a seat occupancy includes a load detecting portion provided between one of a front portion and a rear portion of a seating portion of a seat for a vehicle that includes a lifting function for changing a height position of the seating portion relative to a floor for the vehicle, the seat including a seat back at the rear portion of the seating portion of the seat, the load detecting portion detecting a seating load applied to the seating portion, and a seat occupancy determining portion comparing the seating load detected by the load detecting portion with a predetermined threshold value and determining a seat occupancy state of the seat, the seat occupancy determining portion changing the threshold value based on the height position of the seating portion. | 04-28-2011 |
| 20110107853 | Device and Method for Determining the Fill Level of a Flexible Medicine Reservoir - Included are systems and methods for determining a fill level of an inflow-less flexible medicine reservoir as a source for medicine, where the inflow-less flexible medicine reservoir has a monotonically decreasing fill level. Some embodiments of a device include a stop surface designed and arranged such that the stop surface contacts the inflow-less flexible medicine reservoir while the inflow-less flexible medicine reservoir is filled above a predetermined level. Similarly, some embodiments of the device additionally include a release detector that generates an output signal indicative of contact between the stop surface and the inflow-less flexible medicine reservoir being released and a processing unit for determining the fill level of the inflow-less flexible medicine reservoir from an output signal of the release detector. | 05-12-2011 |
| 20110126641 | METHOD FOR MONITORING A GRINDING SYSTEM AND GRINDING SYSTEM COMPRISING A MONITORING DEVICE - The invention relates to a method for monitoring the load state of a grinding system having rotating grinding elements, the dynamic forces exerted by the grinding stock on the grinding elements being detected in a first frequency range which contains the fundamental oscillation of the grinding elements, and in a second frequency range in which the first harmonic of the fundamental oscillation occurs, and measures for reducing the load state being introduced when the first harmonic exceeds a predetermined threshold value in relation to the magnitude of the fundamental oscillation. Such a method permits very reliable and accurate monitoring of the load state of the grinding system. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110132106 | TEST DEVICE FOR THE DETECTION OF THE RECOVERY EFFORT BY A SECONDARY FLIGHT ORDERING ACTUATOR, AND ASSOCIATED TEST METHOD - The disclosure relates to a device for testing means of detecting the loading of the secondary path of a flight control actuator of the type including a primary path and a secondary path able to take up the effort of the primary path in the event of a breakdown of the latter, wherein a tool is able to press against at least one zone of at least one element of the secondary path, as well as a lever arm which by tilting allows the tool to press against the zone so that it exerts a traction and/or compression force on the secondary path, the lever arm being mounted pivotingly on a support able to be fastened on a structure that is mechanically independent of the secondary path. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110154917 | TESTING SYSTEM FOR FLIP TYPE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A testing system is used to testing a flip type electronic device having a main body, and a cover. The testing system includes a fixing structure, a flipping structure, a sensing device, a rotating mechanism, and a control device. The fixing structure positions the main body. The fixing structure flips the cover until a rotation degree of the cover and the main body reaches a threshold degree. The sensing device senses is pressed by the cover when the cover automatically rotates relative to the main body and generates electrical pressure signals according to the mount of pressure. The control device controls the rotating mechanism to drive the flipping structure to rotate and judges whether the flipping performance of the electronic device is normal according to the electrical pressure signals. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110179884 | TEST RIG FOR TESTING BLADES FOR A WIND TURBINE - The invention provides a test rig for testing blades for a wind turbine, the test rig comprising a fixing structure where a root end of a wind turbine blade can be fixed, a loading mass structure extending from the fixing structure, and an actuation structure which can apply a sinusoidal force to the loading mass structure so that a counterbalanced resonance is established between the loading mass structure and a blade which is fixed in the fixing structure. Due to the counterbalanced resonance, the force from the test rig onto the floor or other building components can be reduced relative to that known from the traditional rigs for blade testing. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110203391 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING AN AIRCRAFT PEDAL SYSTEM - An apparatus ( | 08-25-2011 |
| 20110259126 | ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE OIL CONSUMPTION OF AN OIL-LUBRICATED MACHINE - An arrangement is provided for determining the oil consumption of an oil-lubricated machine. The arrangement includes an oil circuit, which leads from an oil tank via a start line to the oil-lubricated machine and back, via a return line to the oil tank, and a balance for determining the weight of oil in the oil tank. A device for heating oil is assigned to the start line in such a way that the oil is heated to a predeterminable operating temperature for the oil-lubricated machine before reaching the oil-lubricated machine. A method for determining oil consumption is also provided. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20120017702 | CONTACT-PRESSURE DETECTING APPARATUS AND INPUT APPARATUS - There is provided a contact-pressure detecting apparatus including a base, at least three pressure-sensitive sensors, and a plurality of plates. The base has an arbitrary shape. The at least three pressure-sensitive sensors are provided on different vertex positions of a polygon having at least three corners, respectively, the polygon being set on each of a plurality of areas partitioning at least part of an area on a surface of the base. The plurality of plates are arranged corresponding to the areas of the base, respectively, the plurality of plates covering the surface of the base by sandwiching the at least three pressure-sensitive sensors with the base. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120042734 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor is disclosed that can help isolate the sensor and/or sensor components from a media to be sensed and/or can help reduce sensor damage caused by harsh operating environments. In one illustrative embodiment, the pressure sensor may include a substrate having a pressure sensing die mounted on a first side of the substrate, a first housing member defining a first cavity around the pressure sensing die, and a second housing member defining a second cavity on the second side of the substrate. A passivating agent, such as a gel, can be positioned in both the first cavity and the second cavity to transmit pressure from the media to a pressure sensing element (e.g. diaphragm) while isolating the pressure sensing element and other components from the media. In some cases, the first housing member and/or the second housing member may include an opening for exposing the passivating agent to the media. The opening may be defined by one or more tapered and/or chamfered edges to help provide freeze damage protection. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120055267 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor includes a container; a pressure receiving member which constitutes a part of the container; a supporting member which extends from a peripheral portion of the pressure receiving member in parallel to the displacement direction of the pressure receiving member, and in which an end portion thereof is bent toward a central portion of the pressure receiving member; and a pressure sensing device which has a pressure sensing portion and first and second base portions respectively connected to both ends of the pressure sensing portion. The supporting member includes two or more members which are formed of different materials and connected in the displacement direction, and the proportion of the lengths of the two or more members is adjusted so that the supporting member has the same thermal expansion coefficient as the pressure sensing device. | 03-08-2012 |
| 20120067141 | TESTING APPARATUS - A testing apparatus includes a support mechanism, a pushing device and a clamping device. The pushing device includes a guiding member, a driving member moveably attached to the guiding member, and a resilient component located between the guiding member and the guiding member. The clamping device is attached to the driving member, and secures a product. The driving member and the clamping device deforms the resilient component in a first direction, and the resilient component biases the driving member and the clamping device in a second direction, that is opposite to the first direction. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120067142 | SLIPPAGE DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - What is proposed is simply-structured initial slippage detection means. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120234109 | Magnet Strength Measurement - An apparatus for determining an integral strength of a magnet, including a magnetically attractive specimen, a force-sensing device for receiving the specimen and determining a magnitude of a first force applied by the specimen against the force-sensing device in the presence of the magnet and a magnitude of a second force applied by the specimen against the force-sensing device in the absence of the magnet, and a platform for receiving the magnet and for positioning the magnet at a desired distance above the specimen. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120234110 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING SHOCKS ON A STRUCTURE - A detection device ( | 09-20-2012 |
| 20120247227 | Monitoring and Recording Implantable Silicon Active Pressure Transducer - An implantable active pressure transducer including a pressure sensing element and associated sensor circuitry together enclosed within an innermost glass packaging. The pressure sensing element is anodically bonded to the innermost packaging substantially aligned with an opening defined therein. An outermost biocornpatible metal packaging forms a cavity divided into first and second chambers by an intermediate partition. The innermost packaging is disposed within the first chamber without physically directly contacting or being fixed to the outermost packaging. A barrier plate is hermetically sealed to the intermediate partition to hermetically isolate the battery and communication circuitry from a pressure transmitting fluid. Inductive coupling is used to communicate data detected by the pressure sensing element internally within the implant. | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120247228 | Device and Method for Detecting a Collision of a Displaceable Furniture Part and an Obstacle - The invention relates to a device for detecting a collision of a displaceable furniture part and an obstacle, comprising a controller ( | 10-04-2012 |
| 20120304784 | HOME UTERINE ACTIVITY MONITORING - A device includes a guard member, at least one bias sensor, a display, and a measurement sensor. The guard member includes an aperture on an axis. The at least one bias sensor is coupled to the guard member. The at least one bias sensor is configured to provide a bias signal corresponding to a bias force on the guard member. The bias force is aligned parallel with the axis. The display is coupled to the at least one bias sensor and is configured to provide a visible indication of the bias force. The measurement sensor is configured to provide an output signal corresponding to a measured force proximate the aperture. | 12-06-2012 |
| 20120318072 | PASSENGER'S WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a load sensor for measuring a load applied from an occupant and a seat cushion frame, wherein the seat cushion frame comprises right and left side frames extending in a front-and-rear direction, the load sensor is attached to the seat cushion frame, and a concave portion is formed in at least one of the right and left side frames at a position opposite to the load sensor. | 12-20-2012 |
| 20130019694 | Footwear Having Sensor System - An article of footwear includes an upper member and a sole structure, with a sensor system connected to the sole structure. The sensor system includes a plurality of sensors that are configured for detecting forces exerted by a user's foot on the sensor. The sensor system also includes a port that is configured to receive a module to place the module in communication with the sensors. The port includes a housing with a chamber configured to receive the module and an interface engaged with the housing and having at least one electrical contact exposed to the chamber. Additional retaining structure and interface structure may be included. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130104670 | TEST SYSTEM FOR MEASURING AND EVALUATING DYNAMIC BODY FORCES | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130104671 | Arrangement for the Direct Contacting of Contact Mechanism and Associated Connection Unit for a Pressure Measurement Cell | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130112012 | DEVICE FORMING A PRESSURE SENSOR, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A SENSOR AND APPLICATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF A TOUCH SCREEN - A device forming a pressure sensor is provided. The device includes: a substrate made of electrical insulation material including a first reservoir, a second reservoir in communication with the first reservoir and of which two internal walls are each equipped with an electrode, and a flexible membrane made of an electrical insulation material, including a protuberance and secured to the substrate so as to enable movement of the protuberance between a position in which it is at a distance from a liquid filling the first reservoir and at least one second position in which it exerts a pressure on the liquid, thus discharging it at least partially from the first reservoir toward the second reservoir with mechanical contact with the two electrodes, the mechanical contact of the liquid with the electrodes establishing a resistance or capacitance between the electrodes. Application in the production of a touch screen is also provided. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20130133438 | OCCLUSION DETECTION FOR A FLUID INFUSION DEVICE - A device for delivering fluid to a user includes a housing, a drive motor assembly in the housing, a force sensor, and an electronics module. The drive motor assembly regulates delivery of fluid by actuating a piston of a fluid reservoir, and the force sensor generates output levels in response to force imparted thereto during, for example, fluid delivery operations. The electronics module processes the output levels of the force sensor to assess the operating health of the force sensor, to check for occlusions in the fluid delivery path, and to monitor the seating status of the fluid reservoir. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130160570 | SOLENOID FORCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A solenoid force measurement system includes: a first plate having an opening for receiving a solenoid; a second plate separated from the first plate by an air-gap; a force detection unit located within the second plate for measuring a force exerted by the solenoid; a height control device coupled to the second plate the height control device configured to adjust the size of the air-gap. | 06-27-2013 |
| 20130174671 | THREAD TENSIONING MEMBER IN WELDED HEADER STRUCTURE - An improved header assembly and corresponding port assembly comprising a tensioning member, wherein the tensioning member is isolated and separate from the weld portion and is adapted to place a threaded portion between the header assembly and port assembly in tension and maintain such tension, and thus relieve tension from the weld, before and after welding, thereby increasing the lifespan of the header and port assemblies. | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130199309 | PASSENGER'S WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a load sensor for measuring a load applied from an occupant and a seat cushion frame, wherein the seat cushion frame comprises right and left side frames extending in a front-and-rear direction, the load sensor is attached to the seat cushion frame, and a concave portion is formed in at least one of the right and left side frames at a position opposite to the load sensor. | 08-08-2013 |
| 20130205918 | PASSENGER'S WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a load sensor for measuring a load applied from an occupant and a seat cushion frame, wherein the seat cushion frame comprises right and left side frames extending in a front-and-rear direction, the load sensor is attached to the seat cushion frame, and a concave portion is formed in at least one of the right and left side frames at a position opposite to the load sensor. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130220031 | VEHICLE IMPACT SENSING SYSTEM - An impact sensor system for a vehicle that includes a frame member having a cavity and a chamber arranged within the cavity. The chamber includes two ends with different cross-sectional areas. The impact sensor system further includes a sensor coupled to the chamber that generates a signal indicative of a pressure change within the chamber caused by an impact to the frame member. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130319137 | Sensors Having a Connecting Frame and Method for Composite Sensors - A technique for sensing involving one or more individual sensing tiles that are physically connected to a frame with electrical and communications wiring integrated into the frame and with corresponding physical, electrical and communication connectors on the tiles and the frame. | 12-05-2013 |
| 20130333486 | WARM-UP OPERATION DISPLAY DEVICE OF CHASSIS DYNAMOMETER SYSTEM - When a warm-up operation at a set speed is carried out to measure a mechanical loss that is generated during warm-up operation, a device to display setting of operation time, vehicle speed, etc. and the operation status on a single window is demanded. An operation display portion on a top display screen provided on a control terminal includes a menu function block having a warm-up window calling section for calling a warm-up operation window function block. The warm-up operation window function block includes a warm-up condition setting section configured to set a warm-up operation condition, a measurement flow indicating block configured to indicate a warm-up operation by a pattern, a trend indicating section configured to indicate a braking force that is generated upon the warm-up operation in time sequence, and a measurement status indicating block comprising a judgment indicating section configured to indicate measurement results. | 12-19-2013 |
| 20140083209 | MECHANICALLY COUPLED FORCE SENSOR ON FLEXIBLE PLATFORM ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE - A force sensor system includes a substrate, a cover, a sensor, and a spherical force transfer element. The cover is coupled to the substrate, and has an inner surface, an outer surface, an opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces, and a wall structure extending from the inner surface that defines a sensor cavity between the inner surface and the substrate. The sensor is mounted on the substrate, is disposed within the sensor cavity, and is configured to generate a sensor signal representative of a force supplied to the sensor. The spherical force transfer element is disposed partially within the sensor cavity, is movable relative to the cover, extends from the opening in the cover, and engages the sensor. The spherical force transfer element is adapted to receive an input force and is configured, upon receipt of the input force, to transfer the input force to the sensor. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140102221 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION FOR BONDING - A method and a device for determining the pressure distribution for bonding of a first substrate to a second substrate, with the following steps, especially with the following sequence: placing a measurement layer between a first tool for holding the first substrate and an opposite second tool which is aligned to the first tool for bonding of the substrate, deformation of the measurement layer by bringing the tools closer to one another, measurement of the deformation of the measurement layer and computation of the pressure distribution. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140230571 | APPARATUS TO MEASURE THE POWER EXPENDED IN PROPELLING A VESSEL ON WATER - An apparatus is disclosed comprising a suite of sensors for measuring instant static and dynamic pressure, speed of the water flowing past the vessel in the direction of travel of the vessel, acceleration of the vessel in the direction of motion, and position of a vessel, such as a row boat. A microprocessor receives data from the sensors and calculates power expended by the rower, paddler, or other human or non-human power source by finding the total of all forces impinging upon the vessel and passengers, thereafter multiplying by the speed of the water flowing past the vessel in the direction of travel of the vessel. In one embodiment data is stored for later analysis or for downloading to a computer or other data storage device. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140260687 | ROOF MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for monitoring a load condition over a specified area In one aspect, a load sensor comprises: a protective top cover having a load transfer assembly; a bottom plate attachable to the top cover; the bottom plate including a circuit board comprising; a load sensor, a power source; and a wireless processor; wherein the circuit board is configured on the bottom plate such that the load transfer assembly of the top plate is in contact with the load sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140283624 | LOAD-INDICATING DEVICE - The present invention provides a load-indicating device for use with structural assemblies that have fastening components such as nuts and bolts. The load-indicating device comprising a washer having a tubular body defining a bore extending therethrough, the body comprising at least one hole extending at least partially through the body; and a probe configured to be disposed within the at least one hole and operable to provide an indication of the compression on the washer, such that, in use, the washer deflects to compress the hole against the probe when the load on the washer reaches a predetermined tension. | 09-25-2014 |
| 20140366647 | NARROW-BAND FREQUENCY FILTERS AND SPLITTERS, PHOTONIC SENSORS, AND CAVITIES HAVING PRE-SELECTED CAVITY MODES - Waveguides and electromagnetic cavities fabricated in hyperuniform disordered materials with complete photonic bandgaps are provided. Devices comprising electromagnetic cavities fabricated in hyperuniform disordered materials with complete photonic bandgaps are provided. Devices comprising waveguides fabricated in hyperuniform disordered materials with complete photonic bandgaps are provided. The devices include electromagnetic splitters, filters, and sensors. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150020612 | METHOD AND MEANS TO MONITOR SEEDER ROW UNIT DOWNFORCE - A method of monitoring forces in a planter includes measuring compressive force between contacting surfaces of the depth regulation member. The measuring may be performed with a sensor such as a piezoresistive sensor. An apparatus for monitoring force on a planter includes a sensor for measuring compressive force between contacting surfaces of a depth regulation member of the planter. | 01-22-2015 |
| 20150040687 | SENSOR DEVICE - Provided is a sensor device capable of removing the influence of each offset voltage of a sensor element, a differential amplifier, and an amplifier of the sensor device, to thereby detect a physical quantity with high precision and respond to high-speed operation. The sensor device includes: a switch circuit connected to a first terminal pair and a second terminal pair of the sensor element, for controlling switching of the terminal pairs and outputting signal voltages; a differential amplifier including a first input terminal and a second input terminal connected to a first output terminal and a second output terminal of the switch circuit, respectively, for outputting a result obtained by amplifying a difference of the signal voltages; an amplifier including at least two differential input pairs, one of which inputs the differential signal output from the differential amplifier, and at least one of which inputs a reference signal corresponding to a physical quantity to be detected; and a detection voltage setting circuit for outputting the reference signal to the amplifier. Switching of the switch circuit provides a first detection state and a second detection state, and detection is performed in one first detection state and one second detection state. | 02-12-2015 |
| 20150059494 | METHODS, SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR MEASURING AND MONITORING IMPACT FORCES IMPARTED TO INDIVIDUALS, AND PROTECTING INDIVIDUALS FROM IMPACT FORCES - A system for monitoring and measuring impact forces imparted to an individual using force sensors, electronics for real-time transmission of sensed data to a remote server, software algorithms to calculate effects of the sensed forces and to determine whether to send an alert notification to at least one remote recipient. Embodiments further include individual body protection devices using multi-layer composite materials that are sized and shaped to an individual, and incorporating at least one force sensor, and electronics for real-time transmission of sensed data to a remote server having software algorithms to calculate effects of sensed forces and to determine whether to send an alert notification to at least one remote recipient, as disclosed in the specification of this application. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150143924 | TEST APPARATUS OF FLUIDIC SAMPLE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed herein are a test apparatus of a fluidic sample, which tests the fluidic sample, and a control method thereof. The test apparatus of the fluidic sample includes a housing, an installing member in which a cartridge receiving a fluid is inserted, a pressing member which is disposed in the housing to press the cartridge and perform an inspection of the fluid, a driving unit of which at least a part is coupled to the pressing member so as to movably drive the pressing member, and a sensing unit of which at least a part is opposite to the driving unit so as to sense a position of the driving unit. According to the present invention, since the sensing unit can recognize the position of the driving unit, the pressing member can apply uniform pressure to the cartridge. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20150351824 | TEST FIXTURE FOR AN ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE - The present disclosure provides a system including a test fixture for an electrosurgical device. Embodiments of the test fixture may include a tissue carriage for mounting or loading a tissue sample thereon, a device mount for mounting a test device, a linear actuator for regulating a tissue incision or therapy speed and a force transducer for measuring a tissue incision or therapy force. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20150353044 | PASSENGER'S WEIGHT MEASUREMENT DEVICE FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a load sensor for measuring a load applied from an occupant and a seat cushion frame, wherein the seat cushion frame comprises right and left side frames extending in a front-and-rear direction, the load sensor is attached to the seat cushion frame, and a concave portion is formed in at least one of the right and left side frames at a position opposite to the load sensor. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160025586 | Protective Cover For Pressure Sensor Nozzle - Systems and methods are provided for preventing foreign objects from entering a nozzle of a pressure sensor. Example pressure sensor assemblies include a housing for a pressure sensor, a nozzle coupled to the housing and configured to permit airflow into the housing, and a nozzle cover including a plurality of surface openings configured to permit airflow into the nozzle. Other example assemblies include a shield enclosing a nozzle of the pressure sensor, the shield including a plurality of surface openings to permit airflow into the nozzle, and an attachment mechanism configured to couple the shield to an open end of the nozzle. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160041610 | Sensors Having a Connecting Frame and Method for Composite Sensors - A technique for sensing involving one or more individual sensing tiles that are physically connected to a frame with electrical and communications wiring integrated into the frame and with corresponding physical, electrical and communication connectors on the tiles and the frame. | 02-11-2016 |
| 20160045139 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DECOMPOSING SUPERIMPOSED GROUND REACTION FORCES INTO INDIVIDUAL FORCE PROFILES - A method for decomposing a GRF into individual force profiles, comprising: receiving a global GRF measured while a subject performs at least one movement on the force platform, the movement comprising at least two motion configurations; identifying individual time regions contained in the time measurement of the global GRF and assigning a respective one of the at least two motion configurations to each time region using a logical order of motion configurations and an identification of a reference motion configuration; for each time region, determining an individual GRF for each one of the at least two support contacts using the identification of the motion configuration for the time region and the global GRF, thereby determining a contribution of each one of the at least two support contacts to the global GRF; and outputting the individual GRFs. | 02-18-2016 |
| 20160185468 | FLIGHT TEST HINGE ASSEMBLY - A system for calculating forces exerted into an aircraft component may include a test hinge assembly and a monitoring system. The test hinge assembly may be a triangular shaped assembly, and may include at least one beam, at least one connecting joint having a channel configured to receive and retain a fastening member, and at least one strain gage secured to an outer surface of the beam(s). The strain gage(s) is configured to detect one or more strains exerted into the beam(s). The monitoring system is in communication with the strain gage(s). The monitoring system may be configured to calculate forces exerted into the fastening member(s) by analyzing the strain(s) exerted into the beam(s). | 06-30-2016 |
