| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 340626000 | Pressure | 52 |
| 20080291034 | Method, System and Apparatus for Monitoring in a Vehicle Horn System - A system for monitoring in a horn system of a vehicle having at least one activatable mechanism for causing a horn to sound. The system includes at least one monitoring device in communication with the at least one activatable mechanism, at least one component of the horn system or any combination thereof. The at least one monitoring device measures the presence or absence of at least one measurable characteristic in the horn system, and transmits a signal based upon the results of the measurement. A method for monitoring in a horn system of a vehicle is also provided. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080291035 | Pressure Switch - In a pressure switch, a joint coupling holder is mounted via an opening in a case constituting a housing. A plurality of engagement pawls that make up the joint coupling holder engages with a bottom of the case. Further, by inserting a cap into a recess of the joint coupling holder, the engaged state of the engagement pawls is maintained, whereby the housing, which is made from a resin material, and the joint coupling holder are strongly and rigidly connected together. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090015416 | Fasten Device for Tire Pressure Alarm Transmitter - The present invention relates to a fasten device for tire pressure alarm transmitter, which comprises a fasten base for fastening a valve core style transmitter, and a strip for binding the fasten base on wheel rim, wherein: the fasten base has a board shaped support portion, and a hole for accepting the strip to drill through is set on the support portion; a securing board is set on the middle portion of the support portion, and a position slot that matches with the valve core of the transmitter is excavated on the securing board; and a buckle that matches with the securing board is set on one end of the support portion to fasten the transmitter corporately. As the fasten base having a support portion, a buckle and a securing board with position slot are provided on the support portion, the valve core of the transmitter can be fixed inside the position slot, and the transmitter is fastened on the fasten base by the buckle together with the securing board, then it is installed on the wheel rim by the strip. In the present invention, the valve core style transmitter then can be bound on the tire through the special fasten base. It provides more choices for the consumers, and the consumers do not need to buy an expensive transmitter when they want to change their TPMS from valve core style to binding style, thus cost is reduced. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20090033508 | System and method for determining positions of structures on a substrate - A system and a method for determining positions of structures on a substrate are disclosed. The system includes at least one measurement table ( | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090058667 | TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM SENSOR PATCH - A sensor mounting assembly for securing a sensor within a pressurized chamber defined between a wheel and a tire, comprises a patch | 03-05-2009 |
| 20090140867 | Pressure vessel apparatus with sensing identification function - The present invention discloses a pressure vessel apparatus with sensing identification function, comprising a pressure vessel body and an an identification tag. The pressure vessel body has a concave container located on its surface. The identification tag is located in the concave container, comprising a record IC and a communication unit. The record IC is used for recording the status information of the pressure vessel body. When the reading device reads the identification tag, and thus provides an identification signal such that the communication unit transmits the status information to the reading device to verify whether the lifetime of the pressure vessel apparatus was expired. Moreover, a sensing unit is applied for detecting the varying status of the content in the pressure vessel body, and such information is provided to the reading device as a judging reference for content filling and the pressure reading of the pressure vessel apparatus, in order to improve the safety of the pressure vessel apparatus. | 06-04-2009 |
| 20090207033 | Device and A Method For Detection Of and Warning Against Tsunamis - A device for detection of and warning against tsunamis. The device is characterized in that it includes a stationary base unit ( | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090251324 | Copper-Watcher - A monitoring system for monitoring an air-conditioner may include a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of the fluid of the air-conditioner, a power sensor for detecting the presence of supply voltage supplied to the air-conditioner and applied voltage which is applied to the air-conditioner, an activation device to activate an alarm based upon the detection of the pressure from the pressure sensor, the detection of the supply voltage to the air-conditioner and the detection of the applied voltage to the air-conditioner. The activation device may be activated based only on the loss of pressure detected by the pressure sensor, and the activation device may not be activated if the supplied voltage is detected. The activation device may be activated when both the supplied voltage is detected and the applied voltage is not detected, and the activation device may be connected to a disconnect switch to detect the supplied voltage. The activation device may include a first match resistor to complete a closed loop circuit to the alarm system, and the activation device may include a second match resistor which is approximately the same impedance as the first match resistor. | 10-08-2009 |
| 20100045472 | Air Flow Sensor - A device for identifying the air flow condition within a clothes dryer having a lint filter, an exhaust passage, and a blower is disclosed. The device includes a sensor, an input having a first end connected to the sensor and a free second end, wherein the free second end is adapted to be disposed within the clothes dryer, upstream from a filter, and wherein the sensor detects a differential between an operating pressure at the free second end of input versus a reference pressure to thereby determine whether a sufficient vacuum is present within the clothes dryer, and an output that provides an output characteristic based on the differential, wherein the output characteristic changes from a first characteristic to a second characteristic when the differential surpasses a differential threshold. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100066549 | Warning device for a gas cylinder - A warning device for a gas cylinder, it is provided on a gas pressure gauge at least with a dial, a needle pointer and a pointer switch; the pressure gauge is connected to an electric power supply and a warning unit; when the amount of the combustion gas is reduced, the needle pointer activates the pointer switch to turn on the warning unit, thus the warning unit emits a warning to remind a user to change the gas cylinder because of exhaustion of combustion gas, thus the bothersome work of inspecting the remaining gas amount by looking at a gas pressure gauge time after time can be saved, and an effect of convenience of using can be provided. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100090843 | OCCLUSION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and infusion pump assembly for determining a first rate-of-change force reading that corresponds to the delivery of a first dose of an infusible fluid via an infusion pump assembly. At least a second rate-of-change force reading is determined that corresponds to the delivery of at least a second dose of the infusible fluid via the infusion pump assembly. An average rate-of-change force reading is determined based, at least in part upon the first rate-of-change force reading and the at least a second rate-of-change force reading. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100097232 | Method for determining empty oxygen tank and device therefor - A cost effective method is provided for determining empty and/or near empty medical and other medical emergency oxygen tanks employing a single, simple device for practicing the method, comprised of 5 or 6 readily obtainable components, to issue visual and audible alarms when the oxygen pressure of a medical oxygen tank has decreased to a predetermined pressure, deemed too low to provide the needed and/or prescribed oxygen flow rate to a patient to alert medical personnel and other caregivers that it is time to replace the tank in with a full tank. | 04-22-2010 |
| 20100102974 | Diagnostic and response systems and methods for fluid power systems - Diagnostic and response systems and methods for a fluid power system acquire data from pressure and temperature sensors disposed in the fluid power system, analyze the data in a failure algorithm to build a history of cumulative damage to hoses in the fluid power system, communicates an indication of potential imminent hose failure to a central location when a level of the cumulative damage indicates imminent failure of a hose, analyze the information at the central location to determine an appropriate response, and transmit information about the fluid power system, including location, and identification of the hose about to fail to a response unit. The response unit responds to the location and replaces the component prior to failure, or the communication might include information that the hose has failed, such that the response unit replaces the failed hose to return the fluid power system to normal operation. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100171625 | AIR SAMPLING SYSTEM HAVING INLINE FLOW CONTROL SWITCH - A sampling system for quantifying the amount of contaminants in a controlled environment within a facility. The system has an air sampling devices each associated with a respective flow switch module, both within the controlled environment, and a first and second controller located outside the controlled environment. The first controller is in flow communication with the air sampling devices. The first controller is also in flow communication with the flow switch modules and controls a vacuum source to draw a predetermined volume of air through the at least one air sampling device via the at least one flow switch module at a desired flow rate. The flow switch module detects when the actual flow rate falls below or above a predetermined value, and generates an alarm. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100225492 | Filter monitoring device - A filter monitoring device which detects variances in pressure of fluid flowing through a filter element in a filter assembly includes (1) an indicator for conveying data of changes in the differential pressure of the fluid in the filter assembly and (2) a temperature sensor for transmitting data showing any changes in temperature of the fluid being filtered. A microcontroller converts data received about changes in differential pressure and temperature sensing means to digital format and transmits the data along two differential digital lines to a driver and output connector. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100283621 | COMPARATIVE PRESSURE MONITORING INSTRUMENT - A comparative pressure monitoring instrument ( | 11-11-2010 |
| 20110063117 | PUMP PRESSURE CONTROL - A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining pressure provided by a pump element of a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of determining a current pressure provided by a pump element of a TNP system, comparing the determined pressure with a predetermined pressure and selecting a target pressure intermediate the current and predetermined pressure and increasing or decreasing pump speed to respectively increase or decrease pressure until the current pressure matches the target pressure. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110068939 | PATIENT SUPPORT SURFACE INDEX CONTROL - A control system of a patient support surface calculates a surface performance index as a function of pressure and shear. The control system also receives information from an electronic medical record (EMR) corresponding to a person's susceptibility of developing at least one of a pressure ulcer and a superficial lesion and adjusts at least one of a component and a characteristic of the person support surface based on the information. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110133942 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLUSTERED WELLHEAD HIGH INTEGRITY PROTECTION SYSTEM - A high integrity protection system (HIPS) for protection of a gathering line downstream of a number of wellhead flow lines includes: an inlet; an outlet; two sets of two series-connected isolation valves (ZVs) in fluid communication with the inlet and outlet, the two sets being in parallel fluid flow relation to each other, either one or both of the sets of ZVs operable as a path for fluid entering the inlet and passing through the outlet to the downstream pipe; two vent control valves (VCVs), each connected to piping intermediate one set of series-connected ZVs, the VCVs being in fluid communication with a vent line, whereby, upon opening of a VCV, process pressure between the two ZVs is vented; a signal-generating safety logic solver, in accordance with preprogrammed safety and operational protocols; and pressure sensing transmitters attached to piping upstream of the HIPS outlet. The system allows full-stroke, tight shut-off testing of the ZVs without interruption of wellhead production. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110163884 | EMERGENCY EVENT DETECTOR - Through the use of an electro-acoustic transducer, a pressure wave of at least a predetermined intensity may be detected, such as one that may occur upon the activation of a vehicle's air bag. As the electro-acoustic transducer has a diaphragm that can be displaced under the influence of a pressure wave, the transducer can therefore be monitored for an event occurrence indicative of the pressure wave. This monitoring may involve passively monitoring an electrical connection of the transducer for an electrical signal of a predetermined level, such that the electrical signal is the event indicative of the pressure wave. The monitoring may involve passively monitoring a pressure switch, such that activation of the pressure switch is the event indicative of the pressure wave. Upon detection of the pressure wave event, a trigger signal may be output to an emergency notification device to instigate a communication regarding a possible emergency situation. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110163885 | ADJUSTABLE THERAPEUTIC MATTRESS - A therapeutic mattress is provided having a base layer, a plurality of separate air cell sections, an air source and a valve. The separate air cell sections have a plurality of fluidly interconnected air cell members extending vertically from a bottom wall. The air cell members of the air cell sections are independently moveable in a plurality of directions. The valve is fluidly connected to the plurality of separate air cell sections. The air source is connected to the valve to independently increase the air pressure in the air cell sections to a desired air pressure. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110241888 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING CAVITATION IN PUMPS - A system and method for detecting cavitation in pumps for fixed and variable supply frequency applications is disclosed. The system includes a controller having a processor programmed to repeatedly receive real-time operating current data from a motor driving a pump, generate a current frequency spectrum from the current data, and analyze current data within a pair of signature frequency bands of the current frequency spectrum. The processor is further programmed to repeatedly determine fault signatures as a function of the current data within the pair of signature frequency bands, repeatedly determine fault indices based on the fault signatures and a dynamic reference signature, compare the fault indices to a reference index, and identify a cavitation condition in a pump based on a comparison between the reference index and a current fault index. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110267198 | AUTOMATIC ANALYZER - Pressure fluctuations are sampled at fixed time intervals and subjected to arithmetic processing, using as a trigger the event (or a sign temporally close to that event) of the reverse motor rotation for the backlash correction, thereby discriminating normal suction from suction of sample liquid with undesirable air bubbles. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120001762 | DETERMINING FLOW RATE - A method and apparatus are disclosed for determining a flow rate in a topical negative pressure (TNP) system. The method includes the steps of determining a pumping speed associated with a pump element of a TNP system, determining a pressure associated with a flow path associated with the pump element, and determining flow rate in the flow path responsive to the pumping speed and flow rate. | 01-05-2012 |
| 20120025995 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN AN AMBULATORY INFUSION PUMP - An improved pump, reservoir and reservoir piston are provided for controlled delivery of fluids. A motor is operably coupled to a drive member, such as a drive screw, which is adapted to advance a plunger slide in response to operation of the motor. The plunger slide is removably coupled to the piston. A method, system, and an article of manufacture for automatically detecting an occlusion in a medication infusion pump is provided. The electrical current to an infusion pump is measured. Based on a series of measurements of one or more variables, the infusion pump detects whether there is an occlusion in the system. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120098666 | DETECTING AND AUTOMATICALLY RESPONDING TO AIRBORNE HYDROCARBON GAS - Embodiments of the invention include a system and method for controllably delivering hydrocarbon gas to a hydrocarbon gas-fueled device. According to one embodiment, a valve having an open state and a closed state is used to control the flow of hydrocarbon gas from a pressure vessel to a supply line. A hydrocarbon gas sensor detects airborne hydrocarbon gas and generates a signal in response. A controller automatically moves the valve to the closed state in response to the signal from the hydrocarbon gas sensor while the valve is in the open state. The controller automatically releases liquid sealant to the supply line in response to a continued signal from the hydrocarbon gas sensor after at least attempting to move the valve to the closed state. | 04-26-2012 |
| 20120119917 | TRANSMISSION OF DATA TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL - A system includes a fire extinguisher station having a number of sensors to detect various predetermined conditions that can be communicated in alarms to a central station. The central station receives alarms from the fire extinguisher and determines whether to contact emergency personnel and/or building maintenance personnel. Other items of emergency equipment can be included in the system for improved detection and response to emergency conditions. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120133517 | Alarm Apparatus - Disclosed is a portable alarm apparatus ( | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120218112 | Compact Dryer Exhaust Duct & Chimney Manometer - A cost effective manometer is realized for accurately measuring back pressure in all types of vents and ducts. Common back pressure can be caused by restrictions, such as lint or soot buildup. The manometer consists of a main body having two reservoirs for storage of measuring fluid. The first reservoir contains measuring fluid during transit eliminating the need for end user to manually fill manometer prior to first use. Measuring fluid is transferred to second main reservoir prior to initial use. The second reservoir contains an adjustable bladder or plunger for obtaining a zero reading prior to measurement. The manometer can be used on all types of vents and ducts where positive or negative pressure exists. The manometer can be used for measuring positive or negative pressures as well as differential pressures. | 08-30-2012 |
| 20120274471 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR RESCUING A DISTRESSED DIVER - The invention discloses devices and methods for identifying a diver in distress and initiating a rescue response. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention allow for identification of a diver who is not breathing properly and in response giving local stimuli to allow the diver to response. Should he/she not respond, the instant invention will initiate steps to bring the diver back to the water surface and alert others as to his/her need of assistance. | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120280817 | OCCLUSION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method, computer program product, and infusion pump assembly for determining a first rate-of-change force reading that corresponds to the delivery of a first dose of an infusible fluid via an infusion pump assembly. At least a second rate-of-change force reading is determined that corresponds to the delivery of at least a second dose of the infusible fluid via the infusion pump assembly. An average rate-of-change force reading is determined based, at least in part upon the first rate-of-change force reading and the at least a second rate-of-change force reading. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120299737 | SYRINGE DRIVE DEVICE AND SYRINGE DRIVE METHOD - A syringe drive device | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130044001 | HOLOGRAPHIC OCCLUSION DETECTION SYSTEM FOR INFUSION PUMPS - A holographic occlusion detection system has a holographic label placed onto a sensing portion of a pressure sensor connected to infusion tubing. The sensor at the sensing portion can have a relatively thin wall section and may be wider and flatter than a normal cross section of the tubing. The label is then illuminated by a polychromatic light source, and the light reflected off the holographic label is then received by a photodetector. Pressure changes within the tubing cause a change in orientation of the light holographic label, thereby resulting in a shift in the peak wavelength of the light sensed by the photodetector. This wavelength shift can then be calibrated to the swelling of the sensing portion so that pressure within the line can be calculated. In another variation, monochromatic light is reflected off a holographic label, and pressure changes are detected by measuring the amplitude of the reflected light. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130076518 | WATER RESISTANT DRUG INFUSION HOUSING WITH PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL SENSOR - Described is drug infusion device with one or more vents that permit the passage of gas between the exterior and interior of the device's housing. In one embodiment the device may include multiple interior chambers of differing volume and pressure sensors placed between them, while vents to ambient pressure are included in each chamber. According to this exemplary structure, the readings from the pressure sensor may be used to determine malfunctions in the venting of the device and/or changes in pressure that could cause the unintended delivery of medication. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130088356 | TAKAN ALARM INCLUDING ANY PLURALITY OF SERIES CONNECTED MODULES FOR USE WITH AN INTERCONNECTED ARCHITECTURE NETWORK OF FLUID CONDUIT LINES - A processor incorporated into an alarm system which includes a PC board supporting a first component for output characteristics including a strobe light and/or audible siren. A second component is integrated into the PC board for providing power and for communicating with first and second locations associated with a conduit line to be monitored, with a third component providing the visual or audio output. The second component connects to an identically constructed PC board located in a remote succeeding alarm. The alarm is capable of monitoring at least one of an electrical conductivity or a fluid pressure condition contained within the conduit lines. | 04-11-2013 |
| 20130229284 | GAS SAFETY MONITOR - A dangerous level of gas safety monitor for indicating a level of a target gas in an atmosphere comprising: a sol-gel layer comprising a first phosphorescent material, exposed to the atmosphere; a light source enabled to stimulate the phosphorescent material; a detector enabled to detect light emitted by the phosphorescent material; a pressure sensor to determine the pressure of the atmosphere; a processor enabled to determine relative phase shift or time delay between the detected light emitted by the phosphorescent material and the emitted light of the light source, wherein the monitor is configured to provide an output indicative of a dangerous level of the target gas in the atmosphere, the output based on the determined pressure and relative phase shift or time delay. | 09-05-2013 |
| 20130249698 | PRESSURE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR A PRESSURE COOKER - The invention describes a pressure detection system for a pressure cooker, having a sensor ( | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130257621 | ENHANCED DIVE COMPUTER FUNCTIONALITY AND ASSOCIATED FEATURES - An enhanced dive computer functionality providing a diver positioning system integrated into a dive computer and a modified Display Integrated Vibrating Alarm device controlled by the dive computer to allow for decompression integrated guidance and a buddy signalling device. The diver positioning system allows for automatically determining the diver's position by tracking the diver's location in three dimensions within a water column, or portion of the body of water in which the diver operates bounded by the surface and the maximum dive depth, during a dive. A modified Display Integrated Vibrating Alarm allows for guiding a diver through a controlled decompression ascent and a method for automatically warning companion or nearby divers of imminent danger of injury or death to a subject diver. | 10-03-2013 |
| 20140077959 | A/C GHOST GUARD - A high pressure switch works to protect the air conditioner (a/c) compressor from operational conditions, and now we also can protect the whole a/c condenser unit (outdoor unit) from theft and vandalism. The safeguard can be accomplished by installing another high pressure switch on the high pressure liquid line or close to the a/c indoor air handler as shown and wired to the central box of the alarm system. | 03-20-2014 |
| 20140240135 | Tornado Warning System - A system used to determine the near presence of a tornado and to alert those in the immediate area. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20140266746 | PNEUMATIC SENSING APPARATUS - A pneumatic sensing apparatus for use in an overheat or fire alarm system comprising a sensing assembly that comprises a sensing means | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140320292 | PNEUMATIC PRESSURE SWITCH - A pneumatic pressure detector comprises a first electrical terminal, a second electrical terminal and a deformable diaphragm configured to deform between first, second and third positions. When the diaphragm is in its first position, the first and second terminals are open. When the diaphragm is in its second position, the first terminal is open and the second terminal is closed. When the diaphragm is in its third position, the first and second terminals are both closed. The pneumatic pressure detector may be connected to a sensor tube. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20140320293 | OPERATOR ALERT AND HEIGHT LIMITATION SYSTEM FOR LOAD CARRYING MACHINES - A method for alerting an operator during linkage overload in a machine is disclosed. The method includes calculation of operational height of a payload carrier. Fluid pressure in one of a lift cylinder assembly and a tilt cylinder assembly is sensed and weight of a payload based on the fluid pressure is calculated. Maximum payload height based on the pressure of at least one of the lift cylinder assembly and the tilt cylinder assembly, is determined Based on the maximum payload height, a threshold payload height is determined and compared with an operational height of the payload carrier. When the operational height of the payload carrier is equal to or greater than the threshold payload height, at least one of a warning generation event and limiting raising of the lift cylinder assembly occurs. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150015402 | MATTRESS - A mattress includes a generally rectangular prismatic foam body, having a length, a width, and a thickness, having a top surface, a plurality of slits in the top surface of the foam body extending across the width of the body to divide the top surface into a plurality of adjacent slats. An elongate chamber extends through the body, parallel to and aligned with each slit. At least one fluid filled cell disposed in each of the elongate chambers to support the edges of adjacent slats. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150070180 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE AND SEALING DETECTION METHOD - A mobile terminal device includes: a housing; a measuring unit configured to measure an air pressure inside the housing; a detecting unit configured to detect whether the housing is sealed based on a change in the air pressure measured by the measuring unit while an operation is being conducted by a user; and a notifying unit configured to notify the user of a detection result of the detecting unit. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150310724 | PRESSURE MEASURING DEVICE, TAP, STORAGE UNIT AND INSTALLATION COMPRISING SUCH A DEVICE - Pressure measuring device, comprising a connector extending along a longitudinal direction around a central longitudinal axis, the connector comprising a first longitudinal end intended to be fixed to an element containing pressurized gas, and a second longitudinal end provided with a diaphragm intended to be subjected to the pressure, the diaphragm comprising a pressure sensor of the piezoelectric type generating an electrical signal representative of the pressure measured, the pressure sensor being connected to an electronics board comprising electronic logic for processing the electrical signal of the sensor, the device furthermore comprising a transmission/reception antenna of the radiofrequency type fitted on the electronics board in order to receive and transmit data from and to the electronic logic, the electronics board being housed in a protective casing fixed to the connector, wherein the antenna is located on or adjacent to an axis passing through the central longitudinal axis of the connector. | 10-29-2015 |
| 20150379856 | REMOTE MONITORING AND CONTROL OF IRRIGATION PUMPS - A server system for remote monitoring includes a wireless communication interface, a processor, and a storage device. The wireless communication interface receives at least one data packet over wireless communications from a remote monitoring system. The processor processes the data packet including sensor information from a sensor coupled to the remote monitoring system. The storage device stores the sensor information. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160055734 | Water Heater Pressure Relief Valve Alarm - A water heater pressure relief valve alarm monitors the state of a discharge pipe of a water heater and produces an audible alarm upon detection of water being discharged through the pipe. A clamp with a pipe receiving aperture is removably attached to the pipe. A sensor is positioned adjacent to the pipe receiving aperture. A housing connected to the clamp contains a signal processing circuit, a sound producing device and a battery. The signal processing circuit receives a signal from the sensor and activates the sound producing device upon detection of discharge from the pipe. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160069760 | INTERACTIVE PRESSURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A system includes at least one pressure sensor coupled to a surface of a handheld instrument. The system further includes a controller. An input of the controller is coupled to the at least one pressure sensor. The system also includes a memory device coupled to the controller. The memory device includes a stored pressure level. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160133106 | PNEUMATIC PRESSURE DETECTOR FOR A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND METHOD OF INSULATING - A pneumatic pressure detector for a fire alarm system includes a housing having an internal surface defining an interior volume. Also included is an alarm switch located within the interior volume of the housing and comprising a first deformable diaphragm responsive to an increase in pressure of a gas disposed in a sensor tube to indicate an overheat condition. Further included is an integrity switch located within the interior volume and comprising a second deformable diaphragm disposed in contact with an electrical contact during pressurization of the gas within a predetermined pressure range and in an electrically open condition when the pressure of the gas is less than the predetermined range. Yet further included is a mica sleeve located within the interior volume of the housing and disposed along at least a portion of the internal surface of the housing to insulate the alarm switch and the integrity switch. | 05-12-2016 |
| 20160138988 | PRESSURE SENSOR, MEASURING DEVICE, REACTION CARRIER AND MEASURING METHOD - A pressure sensor ( | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160138997 | MEASURING SYSTEM WITH A PRESSURE DEVICE AS WELL AS METHOD FOR MONITORING AND/OR CHECKING SUCH A PRESSURE DEVICE - The method serves for monitoring and/or checking a pressure device having a lumen surrounded by a wall for conveying and/or storing a fluid. To this end, the method comprises a step of registering both a strain of a first wall segment as well as also a strain of at least a second wall segment spaced from the first wall segment, for ascertaining a strain deviation value representing a difference between the strain of the first wall segment and the strain of the second wall segment, as well as a step of using the strain deviation value for ascertaining damage to the wall, as a result of plastic deformation of the wall and/or as a result of wear of the wall. The measuring system of the invention comprises supplementally to the pressure device a first strain sensor affixed on the first wall segment for producing a first strain signal dependent on a time variable strain of the first wall segment as well as at least a second strain sensor affixed on the second wall segment for producing a second strain signal dependent on a time variable strain of the second wall segment. Moreover, the measuring system comprises a transmitter electronics electrically coupled both with the first strain sensor as well as also the second strain sensor. The transmitter electronics is adapted to receive both the first strain signal as well as also the second strain signal as well as to ascertain, with application of the strain signals, damage to the wall. | 05-19-2016 |
