| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 073272000 | Element | 51 |
| 20080314140 | Flow Rate Measuring Device - A flow rate measuring device has a flow channel including: a pair of first and second centrifugal chambers each having a curved wall surface; a first guiding flow channel allowing a first secondary flow channel to communicate with one end of the wall surface of the first centrifugal chamber; an intermediate flow channel allowing the other end of the wall surface of the first centrifugal chamber to communicate with one end of the wall surface of the second centrifugal chamber; a second guiding flow channel allowing the other end of the wall surface of the second centrifugal chamber to communicate with a second secondary flow channel; a first flow dividing channel communicating with the first centrifugal chamber a second flow dividing channel communicating with the second centrifugal chamber; and a detection space portion, in which a detection element is placed. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20090107233 | Wireless Flow Sensor - Devices and methods useful for non-invasively measuring and indicating a rate of fluid flow are disclosed. In one embodiment, a sensor housing adapted to received fluid flow therethrough is provided. A radio frequency tag and a masking element can be disposed in the sensor housing. The masking element and the radio frequency tag can be configured to move relative to one another. The relative positions or movement can alter the response of the radio frequency tag to a wireless signal (which can be emitted from an external reading device, for example) and thereby indicate a rate of fluid flowing through the housing. For example, in some embodiments, the masking element can selectively cover at least part of the radio frequency tag in correspondence to the flow rate, which can change a characteristic of the radio frequency tag's response to the wireless signal. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090158838 | MEMS STRUCTURE FOR FLOW SENSOR - A MEMS based flow sensor is disclosed which generally incorporate isolation between a sensing structure and the sensed media. An internal flow channel can be configured by attaching a backing structure with flow openings to the back of the sensing structure. The sensing structure can be composed of a insulating layer with heating element and a dual sensing element which comprises of resistive thin films positioned in a Wheatstone bridge configuration over a backside cavity. The dual sensing element and its associated wirebonds can be isolated from the sensing media by directing the fluid through the internal flow channel. The completed sensing structure can be over packaged with standard processes such as epoxies and seals. | 06-25-2009 |
| 20100000313 | TOOL SET FOR THE INSERTION OF A FLOW MONITORING DEVICE IN A FLUID PIPING, AND IMPLEMENTATION METHOD THEREFORE - The invention particularly relates to a tool set for setting-up a flow monitoring device ( | 01-07-2010 |
| 20110030469 | MEASUREMENT APPARATUS FOR MASS FLOW DETECTION OF HARVESTED CROPS - The invention relates to a measurement apparatus for detecting the mass flow of harvested crops which are conveyed by means of a conveyor. The measurement apparatus comprises a first measuring device for weighing the conveyor together with the conveyed harvested crops, a second measuring device for determining the volume of the harvested crops conveyed by the conveyor, and a computer device for determining the mass density of the harvested crops. | 02-10-2011 |
| 20110232379 | BIFURCATED PRESSURE INSTRUMENTATION RAKE - The present application provides an instrumentation rake for use with a number of flow paths. The instrumentation rake may include a manifold, a first rake body connected to the manifold, and a second rake body connected to the manifold. A number of first rake body aspirators may be positioned about the first rake body and in communication with a first flow path and a number of second rake body aspirators may be positioned about the second rake body and in communication with a second flow path. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20120000281 | Meter Devices and Methods - Some embodiments of a meter device for measuring volume flow of gas can include bearings and the timing gears may each include a least one component comprising a ceramic material that enhances the wearability of the bearing and the timing gears. Accordingly, the gas flow meter can operate in a manner that reduces or eliminates the need for external oil lubrication of the bearings and the timing gears (e.g., the external oil lubrication conventionally provided by the oil bath compartment), and thus reduces the likelihood of failure of the gas flow meter due to leaks or failures of the oil bath compartment. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120036926 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTINUOUSLY MEASURING THE FLOW VELOCITY AND TOTAL VOLUME OF A FLUID, IN PARTICULAR OF URINE - A device for the continuous measurement of the flow rate of a liquid, in particular the urine of a living being, comprising at least two receiving containers ( | 02-16-2012 |
| 20120096937 | Flow measuring device and method for manufacture of a measuring tube of a flow measuring device - A method for the manufacture of a measuring tube of a flow measuring device, and to a flow measuring device. The measuring tube has a lumen for accommodating a flowing, measured material. The method comprises: introducing at least one, essentially cylindrical, hollow body into a support tube; joining the essentially cylindrical, hollow body to the support tube by mechanically deforming at least one portion of the essentially cylindrical, hollow body; and embedding the hollow body joined to the support tube in an electrically and/or chemically insulating, isolating material; wherein the lumen of the measuring tube is formed by the electrically and/or chemically insulating, isolating material. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120103087 | FLOW RATE DETECTION DEVICE - The flow rate detection device includes a sensor element and a support. The sensor element includes: a cavity which is formed in a rear surface of a plate-shaped semiconductor silicon substrate by removing part of the plate-shaped semiconductor silicon substrate; and a thin film portion which is disposed over the cavity and includes a detecting element. The support includes a fitting portion into which the sensor element is to be disposed. The sensor element is supported to the fitting portion by an adhesive in a floating manner. A gap formed between the sensor element and the fitting portion is filled with an anti-undercurrent material. The sensor element has a texture including protrusions and depressions formed on a surface opposed to the fitting portion, and the anti-undercurrent material is brought into contact with the texture. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120186338 | MEMS/MOEMS SENSOR DESIGN - A MEMS/MOEMS sensor and method for using such sensor to detect a person's breath or other fluid for purposes of controlling a user interface of an electronic device. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120285237 | INSTRUMENTATION RAKE ASSEMBLY - An instrumentation rake assembly comprises a rake tower capped at an immersed end and mated to a lead carrier at a base end. The rake tower comprises a curved wall oriented along a longitudinal axis and supporting a plurality of probe holders. The curved wall has an inner surface defining an internal passage for carrying instrumentation from the probe holders to the lead carrier. In another aspect, an instrumentation rake assembly comprises a plurality of rake towers, each having a base end and an immersed end, and each rake tower being coupled at its immersed end to one or more other rake towers. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20120297870 | ACCESSORY APPARATUS FOR FLOWMETERS - An accessory apparatus for flowmeters, especially for ultrasonic flowmeters having at least two successively arranged, plate-shaped or disk-shaped flow influencing elements ( | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130340520 | MULTI-STREAM WATER METER - The multi jet water meter generally relates to instrumentation, and more particularly to devices which are intended for measuring water quantity flowing through the pipeline. The water meter is made of blocks, namely of the measuring and the calculating blocks, that are executed with a possibility of quick replacement in case of necessity. | 12-26-2013 |
| 20140165719 | WATER METER SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A linear water meter system may include a metering system, a ball valve, a power generation system, a wireless communication system, or a combination thereof. The linear water meter system may provide a linear pathway through the meter that minimizes pressure loss in the system. Two pathways may be provided through the power generation system. One pathway may be utilized to generate power, and the other pathway may provide a bypass that can be utilized to maintain a desired water pressure level in the system. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140196535 | Extended Length Flow Conditioner - A flow conditioner includes 1) a single disk comprising an array of holes and having an outer ring of holes, and 2) a section extending longitudinally from an outer circumference of the disk and comprising bores that at least partially follow the contour or pattern of the outer ring of holes. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140311238 | MEMS/MOEMS SENSOR DESIGN - A MEMS/MOEMS sensor and method for using such sensor to detect a person's breath or other fluid for purposes of controlling a user interface of an electronic device. | 10-23-2014 |
| 20150330821 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR A VIBRATORY METER - An apparatus ( | 11-19-2015 |
| 20160069719 | SELF-ALIGNING BRACE BAR - A brace bar, a flow conduit assembly including a brace bar, and a method for assembling a vibrating flowmeter including a brace bar are provided. The brace bar includes a first brace bar plate and a second brace bar plate. The first brace bar plate includes a first aperture and a first notch. The second brace bar plate includes a second aperture and a second notch. The first aperture and the second notch are configured to couple to a first flow conduit. The second aperture and the first notch are configured to couple to a second flow conduit. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160091351 | AIR FLOW MEASURING DEVICE - An air flow measuring device includes a body having an air path defined in the lower thereof. An entrance and an exit are respectively defined in the body and communicate with the first end and the second end of the air path. The air path has a curved section and an inclined guiding portion is located at the curved section so as to cover the recessed area of the curved section such that the moisture or liquid in the air cannot be trapped in the recessed area in the curved section of the air path. | 03-31-2016 |
| 20220136884 | PITOT TUBE HEATER ASSEMBLY - A pitot tube includes an outer tube extending from a first tube end to second tube end. The second tube end defines a tip portion of the pitot tube. A tube sleeve is located inside of the outer tube and defines a tube passage extending from the first tube end to the second tube end. A heating element is located between the outer tube and the tube sleeve. The heating element is isolated from airflow into the tube passage. A method of forming a pitot tube includes installing a heating element to an outer surface of a tube sleeve, the tube sleeve defining a tube passage of the pitot tube. The tube sleeve is secured in an outer tube such that the heating element is between the tube sleeve and the outer tube and is isolated from airflow through the tube passage. | 05-05-2022 |
| 073273000 | Casing | 28 |
| 20100089147 | Fail-safe pitot cover for a variety of pitot designs - A pitot cover is provided with fail-safe removable operation from a pitot tube by virtue of a number of different removal structures. Foremost among these is an elastomeric band which holds two halves of the pitot cover to the pitot tube. The band is separated by an adhesive strip, part of which lies on the pitot tube and melts at less than 230° F. or less. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100257930 | Sensor housing with solar module for field device - A sensor housing for a field device includes a housing body and a solar module that may be put in place and removed. The solar module supplies the field device with electrical energy and may be placed on top of the housing body at various angles of rotation, as a result of which at the same time an electrical contact between the solar module and an energy storage device is provided. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20110209542 | FLOW SENSORS - A flow sensor and fastener assembly, is disclosed which includes at least the following modules: a sensor housing and a fastener element; wherein: the sensor housing is adapted to receive a flow-based sensor, e.g. a MEMS airflow sensor; the sensor housing includes a connection for transmitting sensing signals from a fitted flow-based sensor; the fastener element includes a head and a shank, at least part of the shank being externally threaded; the fastener element includes a bore extending through the whole length of the fastener element; and the bore is shaped at the head end of the fastener element to provide a sensor housing receiving part. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110247411 | MOLDED FLOW RESTRICTOR - The present disclosure relates generally to flow sensors, and more particularly, to devices and methods for providing a pressure drop through a flow sensor at a given flow rate. In one illustrative embodiment, a sensor assembly includes a housing with a first flow port and a second flow port. The housing may define a fluid channel extending between the first flow port and the second flow port, with a sensor positioned in the housing and exposed to the fluid channel. The illustrative sensor may be configured to sense a measure related to the flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel. A flow restrictor may be situated in and integrally molded with at least one of the first flow port and the second flow port. The flow restrictor may be configured to accurately provide a pressure drop through the flow sensor at a given flow rate. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20120085164 | FLUID METER BODY WITH MODULAR TRANSDUCER HOUSING - A mount and housing for fluid meter components, including transducers, is directly coupled to fixation points on a pipe exterior circumference without external straps. The mount may be selectively coupled and decoupled from the pipe fixation points. One or more mounts and housings may be arrayed on a pipe exterior in modular fashion, for different metering applications. Similarly, the mount and housing interior optionally may be reconfigurable in modular fashion for orientation and alignment of one or a plurality of transducers or other components for different user applications, without the need for auxiliary alignment tools, templates, measuring instruments or other devices. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120125094 | FLOW SENSOR - A flow sensor for measuring the flow of a gaseous or liquid medium with a sensor housing in which, between an inlet channel and an outlet channel, a flow channel extends that comprises a main channel and a measuring channel that is arranged parallel to the main channel. At least one main channel choke point is arranged in the main channel, and the measuring channel comprises a sensor element for measuring the flow. A measuring channel choke point in the measuring channel on the inlet and/or the outlet side, is arranged with the main channel choke point having at least one passage and the measuring channel choke point having a passage, both passages being of identical shape and extending parallel to each other in the flow direction. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120137766 | WATER METER CASING AND MANUFACTURING PROCESS FOR THE SAME - A water meter casing and manufacturing process thereof are provided. The water meter casing comprises a middle casing ( | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120234090 | FLOWMETER ASSEMBLY FOR A BEVERAGE MACHINE - A flowmeter ( | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130031974 | NON-METALLIC ENCLOSURE WITH METAL THREADS - A water meter enclosure includes a non-metallic cover defining an interior cavity shaped to accept a metering device; a metal ring including threads for connection to a piping system; and an annular lip contacting a distal end of the metal ring to retain the metal ring in spatial relationship between the non-metallic cover and the annular lip. | 02-07-2013 |
| 20130291633 | Retractable Assembly - A retractable assembly, comprising: a housing; an immersion tube, which is axially movable between a service position and a process position. A first inlet facing away from the medium and a second inlet facing the medium. The immersion tube is moved from the service position to the process position by supplying the first inlet with energy, and the immersion tube is moved from the process position to the service position by supplying the second inlet with energy. A first mechanical blocking member shifts against a spring bias, and the blocking member engages in a first groove on the immersion tube. The first groove is located in the movement direction. The spring bias is so embodied that supplying the second inlet with energy releases the blocking member from the groove, whereby movement of the immersion tube from process position to service position becomes possible. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130305820 | Flow meter for the measuring of fluid volumes originating from a faucet - A low-cost fluid flow meter to conveniently measure the volume of a fluid, for example water, when expelled from a faucet is disclosed. The device is simple to install and requires no user interaction or electric power to operate. The device includes a scale with markings for predetermined volumes of a fluid. A flow divider is used to redirect a small portion of the fluid flow into a separate measurement compartment. The fluid level is then registered optically and presented through light-guiding optics to the user. The measurement compartment is automatically emptied through a pressure activated reset mechanism, so that when fluid flow is turned off the meter is nulled. The device can serve as a direct replacement for many of the common measurement sets and containers used in a household for water dosage. In this setting water spoilage is reduced and water consumption awareness is increased. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20130319107 | FLOW METER HAVING A HOUSING WITH A SEPARABLE CLOSURE - A flow meter ( | 12-05-2013 |
| 20140076045 | FRAME SUPPORT FOR A HOOD VENT MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A frame for supporting installation of an air measurement device over the opening of a duct or vent opening in the air circulation system of a building. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140083181 | REMOVABLE SENSOR PORT INSERT APPARATUS - An apparatus configured for insertion into a sensor port of a flow cell is disclosed. The apparatus includes an insert body, a sensor located in the cavity of the insert body, and an insert body holding nut and a sensor holding nut threaded to the interior surface of the sensor port. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090464 | MODULAR FLOW SENSOR - The present disclosure relates to modular flow sensor assemblies and methods. The modular flow sensor assembly may include a main sensor body, a first end adapter having a first connection port configuration, and a second end adapter having a second connection port configuration. The main sensor body may include a main housing and a sensor, where the first end adapter is configured to engage the main housing and the second end adapter is configured to engage the main housing. The first end adapter and the second end adapter may be selected from a group of end adapters, wherein at least two of the end adapters has a different connection port configuration. The selected first end adapter and the selected second end adapters may have the same or different connection port configurations. The first end adapter and the second end adapter are configured to be interchangeable end adapters. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140109665 | HOUSING ARRANGEMENT FOR A FLOW METER - A housing arrangement for a flow meter that has at least one housing ( | 04-24-2014 |
| 20140230540 | FLOW METER COMPRISING A MEASURING INSERT WITH A SOUND TRANSDUCER - The flow meter for one of a liquid and a gaseous medium comprises a casing and a measuring insert which is insertable into said casing. The measuring insert as a structural unit includes at least one first sound transducer for emitting a first sound signal into a measuring path through which the medium flows during operation and a second sound transducer for receiving the first sound signal after passing through the measuring path, the measuring path through which the medium flows during operation when the measuring insert is inserted, at least one end plate which seals a casing opening of the casing into which the measuring insert is insertable in such a way as to prevent an escape of the medium and which is provided with at least one of the two sound transducers, and at least one outer transducer cover which covers at least one of the two sound transducers on an outside of the end plate remote from the medium. A seal is arranged between the transducer cover and the end plate. An electric connection wire is guided through the transducer cover to at least one of the two sound transducers in a sealed manner. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140230541 | FLOW METER COMPRISING A MEASURING INSERT WHICH IS INSERTABLE INTO A CASING - The flow meter for one of a liquid and a gaseous medium comprises a casing and a measuring insert which is insertable into said casing. The measuring insert as a structural unit includes at least one first sound transducer for emitting a first sound signal into a measuring path through which the medium flows during operation and a second sound transducer for receiving the first sound signal after passing through the measuring path, and the measuring path through which the medium flows during operation when the measuring insert is inserted. The measuring path has an actual measuring channel comprising a measuring channel inlet opening for the medium, a measuring channel outlet opening for the medium and at least one measuring channel wall, wherein the measuring channel wall at least partly surrounds the measuring path in the direction of flow, and the casing has a casing wall, and a constriction is provided in an intermediate region between the measuring channel wall and the casing wall. In the region of the constriction, a remaining opening is provided between the measuring channel wall and the casing wall. | 08-21-2014 |
| 20140298901 | RETRACTABLE ASSEMBLY FOR IMMERSION-, FLOW- AND ATTACHMENT- MEASURING SYSTEMS - A tool and a retractable assembly for measuring at least one measured variable of a medium in a containment, comprising: an essentially cylindrical housing; an immersion tube, which is movable axially in the housing between a service position run out from the medium and a process position run into the medium; and an engagement apparatus secured on the housing; wherein a movable piston is provided in the engagement apparatus and at least a first position and a second position of the piston are provided. The engagement apparatus holds the immersion tube in the service position when the piston is located in the first position, especially when no energy supply is present, and the engagement apparatus holds the immersion tube in an intermediate position between the service position and the process position and prevents further movement of the immersion tube in the direction of the medium when the piston is located in the second position. | 10-09-2014 |
| 20150082880 | Transducer Cable Assembly and Flow Meter Employing Same - A cable assembly for coupling a transducer includes a plug body having a nose section with a nose end, a tail section with a tail end opposite the nose end; and a cable restraining feature disposed proximal the tail end. In addition, the cable assembly includes a cable having a first end, a second end, a signal conductor, and a pliable fixing member. A portion of the pliable fixing member is disposed in the cable restraining feature and extends at least partially around the plug body to limit the movement of the first end of the cable relative to the plug body. | 03-26-2015 |
| 20150316403 | FLOW METER - A flow meter includes: a measuring portion having rotors and provided on a pair of shafts positioned horizontally; a sensor that measures a pressure and a temperature within a flow path of the measuring portion; a front side panel that supports front side components of the measuring portion; a front cover that covers the front side components of the measuring portion; a main substrate that is installed in the front cover and collects a signal from the sensor; and a counter displaying portion that displays the signal from the sensor outputted from the main substrate. The sensor is assembled in the tip end of a cylindrical sensor case, the sensor case is inserted into the front side panel through an insertion opening formed in the front cover, the sensor is installed within the front cover, and the sensor and the main substrate are connected to each other. | 11-05-2015 |
| 20150352278 | Infusion Speed Measurement Instrument - An infusion speed measurement instrument | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160011029 | Flow Sensor and Manufacturing Method Thereof | 01-14-2016 |
| 20160025542 | Flow Sensor - Provided is a welding structure which enables external visual checks and has improved stability of bonding properties at a laser weld between a cover and a housing of this flow sensor. This flow sensor is provided with a housing, a cover, a circuit chamber sealed between these and housing electronic components or wiring, and a subpassage through which the fluid flows that is to be sensed, and is characterized in that at least the part near the gate section of the cover that transmits the laser is thinner than the other parts that transmit the laser. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160061642 | Flow Sensor and Method for Producing Resin Structure - The purpose of the present invention is to provide a flow sensor that makes it possible to detect temperature abnormalities that the flow sensor has been exposed to and the time history of the flow sensor in a high-temperature environment from an externally visible cover material and that uses a cover material for which the laser welding quality can be guaranteed through visual inspection when the sensor is delivered as a product and even if the sensor is used in an abnormal state. A flow sensor provided with a housing, a cover, a circuit chamber that houses a wiring portion sealed between the housing and the cover, and an auxiliary passage through which the liquid to be sensed flows, wherein: a joint portion formed on the housing and a joint portion formed on the inner surface of the cover are joined together through the laser welding; the main material of the cover is a crystalline resin; the cover includes an amorphous alloy; and the cover is made to have a natural color. | 03-03-2016 |
| 20160084694 | ADJUSTABLE METER WITH TAMPER DETECTION - Disclosed is a meter assembly including a first housing; a second housing; and a retaining fastener connecting the second housing to the first housing, the second housing adapted to rotate relative to the first housing. Also disclosed is a meter assembly including a housing; a linkage arm; and a retaining fastener, the retaining fastener connecting the linkage arm to the housing, the linkage arm adapted to rotate relative to the housing. | 03-24-2016 |
| 20160153819 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR DETECTING AT LEAST ONE PROPERTY OF A FLUID MEDIUM FLOWING IN A CHANNEL | 06-02-2016 |
| 073274000 | Diaphragm meter type | 1 |
| 20130269429 | GAS METER APPARATUS - A gas meter apparatus of the present invention comprises a flow measuring device which measures a gas flow; a measurement value calculating section and a liquid crystal display section which are configured to calculate an integrated value of the measured gas flow and electrically display the integrated value. Every time the measurement value calculating section determines that the integrated value has reached 1 liter, it informs a light emission commanding section of determination result. In response to this information, the light emission commanding section causes a LED light emitting section to emit light toward a sensor. Therefore, the gas meter apparatus is able to conduct a test by a test method in which a change in the displayed integrated value of the gas flow can be known from reflected light of emitted light, even when the integrated value of the gas flow is displayed in a digital form. | 10-17-2013 |
| 073275000 | Antireversing mechanism | 1 |
| 20090188315 | INSTRUMENTS FOR FLOW METERS - Some embodiments of an instrument for a flow meter can automatically adjust in response to the rotational direction of the drive shaft of the flow meter, thereby permitting the instrument device to perform its intended function regardless of the fluid flow direction through the flow meter. In one example, the instrument may comprise a corrector instrument that includes a counter. | 07-30-2009 |
| 073279000 | Diaphragm | 1 |
| 20150338258 | Flow Sensor and Manufacturing Method for the Same - When an exposed part of a semiconductor chip is reduced in size, a tendency of development of a crack on the semiconductor chip is suppressed. A pressure of injection of a resin MR into a second space creates a gap on a contact part SEL where an elastic film LAF and a semiconductor chip CHP | 11-26-2015 |
