21st week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 34 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210156723 | MULTI-RESERVOIR FEEDING APPARATUS - A multi-reservoir feeding/dosing apparatus for the delivery of at least two substances in discrete form includes first and second conveying elements coaxial to one another and in which the discharge end thereof are a close fit in a discharge bushings thereby to ensure that the correct dosage of each substance is discharged on a consistent basis. Each conveying element is in its respective reservoir. At least one motor drives both conveying elements, with each rotational direction of the motor actuating a corresponding one of the conveying elements. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156724 | FLOW RATE METERING DEVICE - The present subject matter further relates to a flow rate metering device for measuring flow rate of multiple fluids of varied viscosities while being supplies to form a final mixture. The device includes a flow meter arranged on each of the plurality of feed lines of multiple fluids to measure a flow rate of respective fluid during each operation cycle; and a digital display unit coupled to each of the flow meters to display the flow rate of respective fluid during each operation cycle. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156725 | Bidirectional Pycnometer - An arrangement for measuring a volume of sample is disclosed. The arrangement includes a first chamber for accommodating the sample; at least one second chamber connectable to the first chamber; a first gas path including a first valve connected to the first chamber and on the other end connected to a gas entry path; a second gas path including a second valve, connected to the second chamber and on the other end connected to the gas entry path; a pressure sensor; a third gas path including a third valve, the third gas path connected to the first chamber and on the other end connected, via the third valve, to the pressure sensor; a fourth gas path including a fourth valve, the fourth path being connected to the second chamber and on the other end connected, via the fourth valve, to the pressure sensor. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156726 | OIL QUANTITY MEASUREMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD - An apparatus and method of determining the level of a liquid in a reservoir having curved surfaces is described, where the measuring device comprises a support having a radius of curvature conformable to the curvature of the reservoir. A float assembly is captivated to the support so that it may move freely in the vertical direction, but is constrained in rotation with respect to the support by compatible asymmetrical structural features. The float assembly includes an element that can be sensed by a sensor assembly that is positioned along the support over the length of the support encompassing the range of fluid levels to be measured. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156727 | METHOD FOR CALCULATING THE QUANTITY OF GOODS BASED ON WEIGHING - A method for calculating the quantity of goods based on weighing includes the following steps: Step 1, Weight Conversion; accurately convert the weighing reading to the corresponding weight value W; Step 2, Weight Scaling; that is, the conversion of weight units; Step 3, Zero Point Correction; calibrate the weight reading; Step 4, Tare; remove the weight of non-goods objects in the weight value; Step 5, Anti-Mutation Filtering; anti-mutation filtering on the weight value; Step 6, Quantity Conversion; convert the weight value after calibration and correction of steps 1 to 5 above into the approximate (rough) quantity of the goods; Step 7, Quantity Calibration; calibrate the rough quantity of the above-mentioned goods. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156728 | RAIL-MOUNTED LOAD-CELL SCALES - The invention relates to apparatuses for the wheel-by-wheel weighing of railway wagons during motion. Essence: the scales comprise deformation sensors ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156729 | ONBOARD LOAD SENSOR FOR USE IN FREIGHT RAILCAR APPLICATIONS - Described herein is a load sensor for a railcar that includes one or more strain gauges and one or more temperature sensors. The load sensor has a size and configuration that allows the load sensor to be embedded in a bearing adapter under the polymer steering pad of the railcar. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156730 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE - Provided is an electronic balance that includes a windshield having a door to be automatically opened and closed, and has a high degree of freedom of design. An electronic balance including a balance main body that holds a weighing mechanism connected to a weighing pan, and a windshield including a frame and doors disposed slidably on the frame, and configured to form a weighing chamber by covering the weighing pan, and configured so that the windshield includes inside air cylinders connected to the doors to open and close the doors, and air pumps to drive the air cylinders, and is configured to be detachable from the balance main body. The windshield that has doors to be automatically opened and closed is detachable from the balance main body, so that the windshield and the balance main body can be designed separately, and therefore, the degree of freedom of design of the electronic balance is high. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156731 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE - The present invention relates to an electronic balance with a windshield having a door to be automatically smoothly opened and closed. Provided is an electronic balance including a balance main body including a weighing mechanism connected to a weighing pan, a windshield configured to form a weighing chamber by covering the weighing pan, slidable doors provided in the windshield and constituting portions of the weighing chamber, holders configured to support the doors from upper portions in a hanging manner, guide members configured to engage with the holders and slidably support the holders, and air cylinders connected to the holders and configured to slide the door through the holders. The holders supporting the doors in a hanging manner are directly moved by the air cylinders, so that the doors can be smoothly opened and closed. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156732 | ELECTRONIC BALANCE - Provided is a balance with a windshield having a door to be smoothly opened and closed either manually or automatically. Provided is an electronic balance with a windshield including a balance main body including a weighing mechanism connected to a weighing pan, a windshield having doors capable of opening and closing by sliding, and configured to form a weighing chamber by covering the weighing pan, and actuators configured to open and close the doors, wherein the actuator includes a double-acting type air cylinder having two ports serving as air intake ports, an air pump-to be connected to the two ports, two valves respectively interposed between the air pump and the two ports and configured to make the ports communicate with and shut off from the atmosphere, and a control device configured to control the two valves-to make the two ports communicate with the atmosphere when the air pump is stopped. Without a special mechanism, switching between automatic opening and closing and manual opening and closing can be made, and in either automatic or manual opening and closing, the doors of the windshield are smoothly opened and closed. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156733 | REDUCE MEASUREMENT JITTER IN RESONATING SENSORS - This disclosure presents methods and systems to reduce measurement jitter of a resonating element. A time control is utilized to analyze the phase of a received frequency from the resonating element. Using that analysis, the time control can determine a next time point to direct the re-excitation of the resonating element. Through controlling when the resonating element is electrically excited, the measurement analyzer can determine a pressure or temperature at the location of the resonating element while accounting for remaining resonating energy from previous electrical excitations. The method and system can allow for measurements to be taken at a significantly faster rate while reducing uncertainty, e.g., jitter, in the collected measurements. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156734 | DRIFT CORRECTION IN A FIBER OPTIC DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING SYSTEM - An apparatus for sensing acoustic energy in a borehole penetrating the earth includes an optical interrogator and a sensing optical fiber having a length Ls optically coupled to the optical interrogator and configured to sense the acoustic energy to provide sensed acoustic data. The apparatus also includes a reference optical fiber having a length Lr optically coupled to the optical interrogator to provide reference data, wherein the optical interrogator corrects the sensed acoustic data using the reference data to provide corrected sensed acoustic data. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156735 | Vapor Cells for Imaging of Electromagnetic Fields - Vapor cells are disclosed that include a dielectric body having a first surface and a second surface. The dielectric body includes a plurality of walls extending from the first surface to the second surface. A perimeter wall surrounds an open volume of the dielectric body and interconnected walls are arranged within the open volume to partition the open volume into a plurality of cells. Each cell has a first opening defined by the first surface and a second opening defined by the second surface. The vapor cells additionally include a first optical window covering the first openings and having a surface bonded to the first surface of the dielectric body to form a seal around each of the first openings. A second optical window covers the second openings and has a surface bonded to the second surface of the dielectric body to form a seal around each of the second openings. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156736 | FRESNEL LENS UNIT SENSING APPARATUS - Disclosed is a Fresnel lens unit sensing apparatus having at least two infrared sensing units and at least two Fresnel lens units. The Fresnel lens unit is divided into at least a first Fresnel lens unit and a second Fresnel lens unit. The second Fresnel lens unit is arranged on a side of the first Fresnel lens unit. The infrared sensing unit is also correspondingly divided into at least a first infrared sensing unit and at least one second infrared sensing unit. The first infrared sensing unit is located at the focal point of the first Fresnel lens unit, and the second infrared sensing unit is arranged at the focal point of corresponding second infrared sensing unit. When the sensing object is placed in different positions, there is always an infrared sensing unit that can obtain a relatively large signal, avoiding signal attenuation caused by an unfavorable angle. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156737 | FAST DETECTOR OF ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A detector of electromagnetic radiation (RL) is described. The detector comprises:
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20210156738 | OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING SYSTEM AND IMAGING METHOD - An optical tomography imaging system includes a signal generator, at least one light emitter, at least one light receiver, a signal processor, and an image processor. The signal generator is configured to generate a periodic signal and a reference signal. The light emitter is configured to be activated by the periodic signal to generate an optical signal passing through an object under test. The light receiver is configured to receive and convert the optical signal passing through the object under test into an electrical signal. The signal processor is configured to generate a comparison signal according to the electrical signal and the reference signal. The image processor is configured to acquire a plurality of disassembled sine waves from the comparison signal and generate a reconstructed image according to the disassembled sine waves. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156739 | Wearable UV Exposure Sensor - The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to a wearable UV sensor for detecting a dose of an electromagnetic radiation, the wearable UV sensor comprising: (a) a polymer substrate comprising at least one polymer and at least one UV radiation exposure indicator; and (b) an adhesive, wherein exposure of the wearable UV sensor to the dose of the electromagnetic radiation produces a photochromic change in the polymer substrate. The present disclosure also relates to a method for determining a magnitude of a dose of UV radiation exposure, the method comprising: providing a wearable UV sensor comprising a polymer substrate, a UV radiation exposure indicator, and optionally an adhesive layer; exposing the wearable UV sensor to at least one dose of an electromagnetic radiation to form an irradiated wearable UV sensor, wherein the exposing results in a photochromic change by the wearable UV sensor; and determining the magnitude of the at least one dose of electromagnetic radiation. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156740 | IMAGING DEVICE AND SPACTRUM ANALYSIS APPARATUS - An imaging device of the present disclosure includes: a plurality of pixels arranged side by side in a first direction and a second direction and each including a light receiving element; and a drive section configured to drive the plurality of pixels. Of the plurality of pixels, ones arranged side by side in the first direction have respective light receiving sensitivities equal to each other. Of the plurality of pixels, ones arranged side by side in the second direction include a first pixel and a second pixel each having a light receiving sensitivity, the light receiving sensitivity of the first pixel and the light receiving sensitivity of the second pixel being different from each other. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156741 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF DETECTING FLAME OR GAS - A flame or gas detection method includes determining non-imaging sensor system detection state for a scene of interest, determining an imaging sensor system detection state for the scene of interest, and validating one of the non-imaging sensor system detection state and the imaging sensor system detection state with the other of the non-imaging sensor system detection state and the imaging sensor system detection state. A flame or gas detecting system detection state is then indicated at a user interface including the validated one of the non-imaging sensor system detection state and the imaging system detection state. Flame or gas detection systems and computer program products are also described. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156742 | Apparatus and Method to Perform Per-Pixel Microbolometer Camera Time Constant Measurements - An apparatus to measure the time constant of microbolometer-type uncooled thermal imaging camera pixels on a per-pixel basis has been developed. The apparatus utilizes a longwave infrared laser and acousto-optic modulator as a periodic light source to excite the pixels of the camera's focal plane array. The image frames captured by the camera during excitation are then processed and the data fit using the algorithms developed to find the time constant for each pixel in the array. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156743 | TIRE TEMPERATURE OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USE - A tire temperature monitoring system, method, and associated devices for installation into a vehicle. The system and method adapted to determine the optimal tire temperature for increased vehicle performance through the collection of tire temperature, various external conditions, historical data, and predictive algorithms to inform a user to the optimal temperature through a visual display. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156744 | BUILT-IN TEMPERATURE SENSING DEVICE OF SINGLE CHIP AND PROTECTION METHOD THEREOF - A built-in temperature sensing device of a single chip includes a built-in temperature sensor and a temperature comparator. The built-in temperature sensor senses a single chip temperature of the single chip. The temperature comparator receives the single chip temperature and a threshold temperature, and compares the single chip temperature with the threshold temperature to generate an output signal to take a necessary protection method. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156745 | TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM - A system has a first temperature sensor located at a first location. A second temperature sensor is located at a second location. A control is configured to determine a difference between voltages indicated of a temperature sensed by each of the first and second sensors. A method is also disclosed. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156746 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE INCLUDING TEMPERATURE SENSING CIRCUIT - A semiconductor device includes a control signal generation circuit configured to shift a test mode signal in response to a clock signal to generate a plurality of control signals, and a plurality of temperature sensing circuits each including a first resistor having a resistance that varies depending on temperature and configured to generate a temperature sensing signal based on the resistance in response to a corresponding control signal of the plurality of control signals. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156747 | HIGH-TEMPERATURE, IRRADIATION-RESISTANT THERMOCOUPLE, COAXIAL THERMOCOUPLE, AND RELATED METHODS - A coaxial thermocouple includes a wire, an insulation layer surrounding the wire, a sheath surrounding the insulation layer, and an electrical junction formed between the wire and the sheath and at one longitudinal end of the coaxial thermocouple, the electrical junction including a swaged end with an outer diameter of the sheath reducing in diameter along a longitudinal length of the coaxial thermocouple until the sheath contacts the wire within the insulation layer. The wire includes a first material and the sheath includes a second material where the first material includes one of molybdenum (Mo) or niobium (Nb) and the second material includes the other of molybdenum (Mo) or niobium (Nb). | 2021-05-27 |
20210156748 | MONITORING THE STATE OF A TEMPERATURE SENSOR - Disclosed is an apparatus for determining the temperature, comprising a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, and electronics which are configured to apply an electrical signal to the first temperature sensor and/or the second temperature sensor and to tap off at least one reception signal from the first temperature sensor and/or the second temperature sensor. The apparatus also comprises at least six connection lines for making electrical contact with the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor, wherein the connection lines are arranged and configured such that the first temperature sensor and the second temperature sensor are connected in series and can have the transmission signal applied thereto such that the first reception signal can be tapped off from the first temperature sensor and/or the second reception signal can be tapped off from the second temperature sensor. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156749 | INFRARED BASED CORE BODY TEMPERATURE SENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A non-invasive and a non-contact core body temperature monitoring method and system including an infrared camera, a processor, and a non-transitory computer readable medium with a program for analyzing thermal images of the human eye. The method for using the system that includes isolating ocular thermal images from a facial image; extracting thermal information about the surface of the eye; transitioning the thermal information to a selected model of the eye; estimating a temperature at the back of the eye; optimizing the estimated temperature at the back of the eye, and transmitting the optimized temperature information to an output device. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156750 | ISOTHERMAL CALORIMETER - Described is a calorimeter that includes a thermal column, a sample container, a reference container, a thermal shield, a diffusion-bonded block and a thermal plate. One or more heat flux sensors are disposed between the thermal column and the sample container and between the thermal column and the reference container. The thermal shield is in thermal communication with the thermal column and is separated from and substantially encloses the sample container, reference container and thermal column. The diffusion-bonded block includes a first metallic layer having a first thermal conductivity, a second metallic layer having a second thermal conductivity and a third metallic layer having a third thermal conductivity. The second thermal conductivity is different from the first and third thermal conductivities. The first metallic layer is in thermal communication with the base of the thermal column and the third metallic layer is in thermal communication with the thermal plate. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156751 | METHOD FOR WARNING OF RISK OF RUPTURE OR DEFORMATION OF A PART MADE OF A COMPOSITE MATERIAL, AND PART PRODUCED - The method for warning of risk of rupture or deformation of a part made of a composite material when it is subjected to a force relates to a part including a fibre-reinforced thermoplastic or thermohardenable matrix. The method includes arranging the fibers in a lattice structure produced by winding fibers to form bars that join together or intersect at nodes. The method includes designing at least one bar of the lattice and/or integrating, into the part, at least one additional bar with a determined location and tensile strength and associating, with the at least one bar, inside the part, a sensor to detect the rupture thereof. The method further includes associating, with the sensor, an emitter, outside the part, for a signal relating to the rupture. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156752 | FABRICATION METHOD OF CONDUCTIVE FABRIC, MULTI-PRESSURE SENSOR FOR FIBER TYPE AND MEASURING METHOD OF MULTI-PRESSURE - The invention relates to a fabrication method of a conductive fabric, a multi-pressure sensor for a fiber type, and a measuring method of multi-pressure, and more specifically, to a fabrication method by vapor phase polymerization of a conductive fabric having a resistance value which changes depending on pressure, and a method of manufacturing and operating a multi-pressure sensor for a fiber type which is manufactured by using the fabricated conductive fabric, and thus which has high resistance to moisture and repeated loading, is manufactured with lower costs than an existing pressure sensor, is capable of measuring both dynamic and static pressures using a principle of a piezo-resistive sensor, has a simple circuit configuration, and is strong against a high-frequency disturbance. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156753 | SWITCH - A switch according to the present invention includes a base including a recessed portion on one surface of the base; a click spring having a dome shape, the click spring being provided at the recessed portion such that the bottom of the recessed portion is contacted at a dome-shaped opening side of the click spring; a cover provided to cover the recessed portion and to house the click spring at the recessed portion; and a strain detecting element attached to another surface of the base. The strain detecting element is configured to detect strain of the base, the strain occurring in accordance with a depression amount of the click spring that is depressed. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156754 | Systems and Methods for Detecting Running and Walking Strides and Foot Strikes - The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring the location, the amplitude, and/or the direction of forces applied to a walking or running surface. An example system includes a pressure-sensitive sheet that extends along a first axis. The pressure-sensitive sheet includes a top surface and a bottom surface. A vertical force applied at a location along at least one of the top surface or the bottom surface forms an electrical path between the top surface and the bottom surface having a resistance, r | 2021-05-27 |
20210156755 | INTERACTIVE KINETIC SENSING DEVICES AND SYSTEMS - A kinetic sensing device is provided, the device including a) one or more sensor units, each sensor unit comprising one or more interactive light displays and one or more sensors in the form of voltage generating materials affixed under each interactive light display; b) a micro-controller for processing data from the one or more sensors; c) a transmitter for transmitting processed data from the micro-controller; and d) a power source for charging the sensors, powering the micro-controller and powering the transmitter. The sensors can detect and distinctly process each kinetic force reading and be set to zero to ready to process a next impact, in the absence of any capacitor. A method is also provided for sensing, processing and transmitting kinetic force data. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156756 | MEMS PRESSURE SENSOR - The present invention provides a MEMS pressure sensor and a manufacturing method. The pressure is formed by a top cap wafer, a MEMS wafer and a bottom cap wafer. The MEMS wafer comprises a frame and a membrane, the frame defining a cavity. The membrane is suspended by the frame over the cavity. The bottom cap wafer closes the cavity. The top cap wafer has a recess defining with the membrane a capacitance gap. The top cap wafer comprises a top cap electrode located over the membrane and forming, together with the membrane, a capacitor to detect a deflection of the membrane. Electrical contacts on the top cap wafer are connected to the top cap electrode. A vent extends from outside of the sensor into the cavity or the capacitance gap. The pressure sensor can include two cavities and two capacitance gaps to form a differential pressure sensor. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156757 | ROTOR BALANCING METHOD AND APPARATUS - A rotor balancing method for a gas turbine on a balancing machine, includes performing a base run by running the rotor at an intended balance speed and measuring the vibrations at a first pedestal; carrying out partial balancing; performing a first influence run by fitting a first balancing weight to a first correction plane in order to reduce vibrations at the first pedestal; performing a second influence run by fitting a first calibration weight to a second correction plane, running the rotor at the intended balance speed and measuring the vibrations at the first pedestal and the second pedestal, and removing the first calibration weight; and carrying out final balancing of the rotor by fitting a final balancing weight to the first correction plane and a second balancing weight to the second correction plane dependent on vibrations measured as part of the first influence run and the second influence run. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156758 | CONNECTED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM WITH REMOTELY OPERATED SHUT-OFF VALVE - A point of entry water treatment system is connected between a water supply and a plumbing system. The system includes a valve and a network communications module. The system is configured for receiving a signal from a remote sensor via the network communications module. The signal is indicative of a detected flow event. The controller is further configured for closing the valve either automatically in response to the signal from the remote sensor or in response to a signal received from a remote user interface device via the network communications module. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156759 | STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates to nonlinear Vibro-Acoustic Modulation (VAM), one of the prevailing nonlinear methods for material characterization and structural damage evaluation. An algorithm of AM/FM separation is presented specifically for VAM method. While the commonly used Hilbert transform (HT) separation may not work for a typical VAM scenario, the developed IQHS and SPHS algorithms address HT shortcomings. They have been tested both numerically and experimentally (for fatigue cracks evolution) showing FM dominance at the initial micro-crack growth stages and transition to AM during macro-crack formation. In addition, the SPHS algorithm is capable of detecting fatigue crack via monitoring of modulation phase. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156760 | VIBRATION VISUALIZATION WITH REAL-TIME AND INTERPOLATION FEATURES - A vibration testing system for structures visually displays vibration analysis information in the form of a graphic animation using a 3D model of the object. While only a subset of the surface points of the object model correspond to sensors on the structure, an interpolation feature of the system allows deformation information for all points of the model to be estimated. Interpolation weights can be calculated in advance to allow for real-time display of a test. Color can be used to enhance visualization of vibration amplitudes. The visualization can be performed offline after a vibration test has been completed to show modal analysis results or can be done in real-time using either blocks or RMS data obtained while the vibration testing is still on-going. This is especially useful for adjusting test parameters, such as the excitation location, amplitude or both, for more effective testing. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156761 | SEAL TESTING SYSTEM - A seal testing system includes a drive system and a rotating shaft driven by the drive system. The system further includes a first seal testing subassembly including a first rotating member coupled to the rotating shaft, a first stationary member located adjacent the first rotating member, and a first test seal disposed between the rotating member and the stationary member at a first seal interface; and a second seal testing subassembly including a second rotating member coupled to the rotating shaft, a second stationary member located adjacent the second rotating member, and a second test seal disposed between the rotating member and the stationary member at a second seal interface. The system additionally includes a misalignment assembly coupled to the first and second stationary members to move the first and second stationary members the same distance to provide an equal misalignment at the first and second seal interface. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156762 | PIVOTABLE TRANSMISSION - A transmission ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156763 | CONDITION MONITORING FOR PLAIN BEARINGS BY MEANS OF STRUCTURE-BORNE NOISE - A method for determining an operating condition of at least one plain bearing includes measuring, by a sensor, structure-borne noise arising from a toothed engagement of a first gear and a second gear, wherein the first gear is rotatably mounted via the plain bearing and meshes with the second gear. The method further includes assigning, to a signal of the sensor, a variable that correlates with the operating condition of the plain bearing. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156764 | ENGINE MONITORING METHOD - A method of monitoring the usage of an internal combustion engine is provided. The method comprises performing an engine monitoring routine using a local monitoring device directly attached to an internal combustion engine. The engine monitoring routine includes generating a plurality of data points representative of the crankcase pressure of the internal combustion engine using a pressure sensor of the local monitoring device, processing the generated data points to determine a first value representative of a firing frequency of the internal combustion engine, generating an aggregated summary of the internal combustion engine usage based on the first value, and transmitting identification data for the local monitoring device and the aggregated summary from the local monitoring device to a remote application. The remote application processes the transmitted aggregated summary based on the transmitted identification data to determine engine speed usage data for the internal combustion engine. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156765 | RIM REPLACING MECHANISM PROVIDED TO TIRE TESTER AND RIM REPLACING METHOD - A rim replacing mechanism includes a pressing member including a spring and a body having a pressing surface applying downward pressing force to an upper surface of an upper rim, and an actuator configured to vertically displace the body within a range including an upper position and a lower position. As to the lower position, the body is configured to shift downward toward the lower position while the pressing surface of the body is applying the downward pressing force to the upper surface of the upper rim, to dispose the upper surface of the upper rim to be separated downward from a lower surface of an upper spindle. The spring is configured to apply downward pressing force to the body disposed at the lower position. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156766 | NOVEL AUTOMATED FUNCTIONAL TESTING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An automatic robot control system and methods relating thereto are described. These systems include components such as a touch screen panel (“TSP”) robot controller for controlling a TSP robot, a camera robot controller for controlling a camera robot and an audio robot controller for controlling an audio robot. The TSP robot operates inside a TSP testing subsystem, the camera robot operates inside a camera testing subsystem, and the audio robot operates inside an audio testing subsystem. Inside the audio testing subsystem, an audio signals measurement system, using a bi-directional coupling, controls the operation of the audio robot controller. In this control scheme, a test application controller is designed to control the different types of subsystem robots. Methods relating to TSP, camera, and audio robots, and their controllers, taken individually or in combination, for automatic testing of device functionalities are also described. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156767 | DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING A MOLECULE OF INTEREST FROM A SAMPLE MATRIX, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - A device for extracting a molecule of interest from a sample matrix. The device includes a support comprising a support surface; a sealing layer that at least partially coats the support surface; and an extractive phase coating applied to a portion of the sealing layer. The extractive phase coating is adapted to contain the molecule of interest. The sealing layer sufficiently coats the support surface to prevent the support surface from coming in contact with the sample matrix when the extractive phase coating is fully immersed in the sample matrix. Analytical screening devices and methods of manufacture are also disclosed. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156768 | METHODS AND VIAL CLOSURES FOR HEADSPACE MICROEXTRACTION UNDER VACUUM - A closure device for gas-tightly closing the opening of a vial which in use contains a liquid or solid material and sufficient headspace volume for performing off-line or automated headspace microextraction under vacuum conditions. The closure device allows for the air-evacuation of the sample container through a cavity with a seal in the presence or absence of the sample and maintains the low-pressure conditions for extended times and during handling of low or high-capacity extracting units. The methods are for off-line or automated headspace microextraction under vacuum conditions, so that the extracting unit with analytes can be conveniently analyzed by means of an analytical instrumentation such as gas chromatography, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography, and/or liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156769 | LOW-ENERGY-CONSUMPTION IN-SITU EXTRACTION SYSTEM FOR LUNAR RARE GAS AND EXTRACTION METHOD - The present disclosure provides a low-energy-consumption in-situ extraction system for lunar rare gas and an extraction method. The system includes a screening device, a grinding device and a heating device. The method includes: a. using a robot arm to collect lunar soil and put into the screening device, and screening lunar soil with a particle size below 100 μm; b. adding and grinding screened lunar soil in the grinding device; c. adding and heating ground lunar soil in the heating device to 150-250° C., and releasing rare gases adsorbed. The present disclosure uses screening, grinding combined with traditional heating methods to achieve low power consumption in extracting rare gases on the surface of the moon, and extraction power consumption is only 10-30% of the power consumption of hot-melt extraction at 900° C. in the prior art, which is beneficial to promote the lunar resource utilization. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156770 | Standard Calibration Solution - A standard calibration solution includes water, a non-alcoholic solvent that is mixed with water, and a steroid hormone, and a content of the non-alcoholic solvent is 10% by volume or more and 50% by volume or less. The standard calibration solution is used for quantitative measurement using a mass spectrometry device. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156771 | BIO/CHEMICAL ASSAY DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SIMPLIFIED STEPS, SMALL SAMPLES, ACCELERATED SPEED, AND EASE-OF-USE - The present invention is related to the field of bio/chemical sampling, sensing, assays and applications. Particularly, the present invention is related to how to make the sampling/sensing/assay become simple to use, fast to results, highly sensitive, easy to use, using tiny sample volume (e.g. 0.5 uL or less), operated by a person without any professionals, reading by mobile-phone, or low cost, or a combination of them. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156772 | Multi-Mode Separation for Target Detection and Cell Growth Monitoring - Sandwich separation is based on forming a sandwich complex with a magnetic bead, buoyant bead, and a target. Once a sandwich formation is created, the sandwich can be separated using its dual physical properties, namely magnetism and buoyancy. Sandwich separation is highly specific, allows for removal of the beads that do not have any attached target, and reduces the number of background beads. Sandwich separation can also be used to allow for target detection in raw specimen. Also, improvement of detection capability is accomplished by performing AMBR measurements on a solid interface, where the rotational period speeds up and allows for dramatically reduced time-to-result. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156773 | RAPID ROTATION OPENING TYPE HIGH-PRESSURE ROCK TRIAXIAL PRESSURE CHAMBER WITH LOADING STRUCTURE - The invention relates to a rapid rotation opening type high-pressure rock triaxial pressure chamber with a loading structure, a traditional loading frame is omitted, a pressure chamber shell is fixedly connected with an actuator cylinder barrel through high-strength bolts to form a counterforce body loading maximum principal stress, clearance is saved by 50%. An opening manner of up-and-down motion is abandoned, a pressure chamber sealing and spacing sleeve is sleeved outside the pressure chamber shell and can rotate, rock specimen access openings are formed on the pressure chamber shell and the pressure chamber sealing and spacing sleeve, and a dismountable plugging block is arranged in each rock specimen access opening in the pressure chamber shell, so that a rapid rotation opening manner is achieved. As such, a traditional process in which the high-strength bolts need to be disassembled and assembled is omitted. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156774 | ELASTICITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An elasticity measurement apparatus includes a lower layer structure having first and second openings, first and second deformable membranes covering the first and second openings to define first and second chamber and deformable by pressure within the first and second chambers respectively, a support layer structure on the lower layer structure to protrude and configured to support the first and second deformable membranes to be spaced apart from the elastic body, a driving portion to apply pressure within the first and second chambers to deform the first and second deformable membranes, and first and second deformation detecting portions to detect deformations of first and second deformable membranes. When the pressure within the first and second chambers is increased from a first pressure to a second pressure, the first deformable membrane is deformed with contacting the elastic body, while the second deformable membrane is deformed without contacting the elastic body. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156775 | STRESS GRADIENT LOADING TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING LOADING ENERGY - The present disclosure provides a stress gradient loading test apparatus and a method of accurately determining loading energy, relating to the technical field of a rock mechanical test. The apparatus includes an upper pressure-bearing plate, a specimen fixing device, a stress transfer device, and a simulation specimen. A computer processes stress and strain monitoring data. The stress transfer device includes a plurality of plate-like high strength materials in combination. A simulation roadway is opened in the simulation specimen, and a strain gauge and a stress sensor are disposed on the simulation specimen. In a test using the apparatus, stress gradient loading is realized and elastic strain energy is calculated by the plate-like high strength materials with different stiffnesses of the stress transfer device, and loading energy acting on the simulation specimen is calculated in combination with energy applied by a tester. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156776 | PRESSURE TEST APPARATUS - A pressure test apparatus is provided for performing a pressure test on a part. The method of pressure testing the includes attaching the part to the pressure test apparatus and moving down a top plate assembly of the pressure test apparatus, where the moving down of the top plate assembly engages a connection to a transducer for the pressure test and blocks a connection to an air supply to the pressure test apparatus. Furthermore, the method includes measuring a level of pressure in the part. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156777 | HARDNESS TESTER AND PROGRAM - A hardness tester includes an image acquirer (controller) acquiring an image of a surface (surface image) of a sample captured by an image capturer, an identifier (controller) identifying, based on the surface image of the sample, a non-conformity region inside the image that is unsuitable for the hardness test using predetermined conditions, and a test position definer (controller) defining a test position in an area outside the non-conformity region identified by the identifier. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156778 | Pycnometer With Acclimation Chamber - An arrangement for measuring a volume of a solid or liquid sample includes a first chamber for accommodating the sample; at least one second chamber connectable to the first chamber; a third chamber connectable to a gas supply source and connected to a gas entry path leading to at least one of the first chamber and the second chamber; a pressure sensor; plural gas paths comprising plural valves; a temperature equalization system configured to temper at least the first chamber, the second chamber and the third chamber to substantially a same temperature, wherein the gas paths and the valves are arranged and connected such as to allow, filling gas out of the third chamber into at least one of the first chamber and the second chamber, and measuring a pressure in at least one of the first chamber and the second chamber. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156779 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DETERMINING VISCOSITY OF PHOTO-CURING RESIN FOR VAT PHOTOPOLYMERIZATION PRINTER - Methods and systems for forming 3D articles by vat photopolymerization processes in which resin viscosities are determined both prior to the commencement of the build process and, optionally, during the build process by measuring the torque required to raise and lower a build plate within the resin in the vat. The resin may be heated, and its viscosity thereby altered, by heating the resin in the vat using a light engine employed for fabricating the 3D articles. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156780 | Unified Performance Test for Viscoelastic Materials - The use of recycled materials can have significant economic value. With the increasing quantity of recycled material used in viscoelastic materials, especially asphalt mixture, understanding how they interact with original materials to produce a mixture that performs successfully, becomes critical. Currently, the technology to determine the effect of additives on the performance of asphalt mixture is lacking. The present invention relates to a new unified methodology for mechanical testing of asphalt mixture and other viscoelastic materials that improves the current practice in speed, convenience, and accuracy. A new improved specimen mounting method on Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR), a new recovery method for fine portion of asphalt mixture, and three new tests for the performance of recovered material using DSR is disclosed. The new methods provide performance grading of asphalt mixtures that is new to the industry and provide necessary tools for determining the effect of recycled materials on performance. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156781 | REAL-TIME ONLINE MONITORING AND SOURCE APPORTIONMENT METHOD FOR ATMOSPHERIC FINE PARTICLES CONTAINING HEAVY METALS - The present disclosure provides an online monitoring and source apportionment method for atmospheric particles containing heavy metals, and belongs to the technical field of online quantification and source tracing of atmospheric particles containing heavy metals. The single particle aerosol mass spectrometer and X-ray fluorescence spectrometer are combined to quickly determine the concentration, time series, chemical compositions and mixing state of atmospheric particles containing heavy metals from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives. A heavy metal-containing particle mass concentration limit system is incorporated into the X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Once the mass concentration of a particle containing heavy metals exceeds the standard, the aerosol mass spectrometer can immediately receive this alert through the information transmission system. The online source tracing system of aerosol mass spectrometer will start immediately after receiving the signal of the heavy metal exceeding the standard. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156782 | DEPICTING OF OBJECTS - A method for characterizing object(s) in a sample includes collecting transmitted, refracted, scattered, diffracted, and/or emitted light from the sample. The collected light formed on a sensor surface includes at least a first and second image of the object(s). For at least the first and second image, the collected light is modulated asymmetrically differently, or for at least a third and fourth image focal plane positions are different, or for at least a fifth image the collected light is modulated in at least two places differently compared to the surroundings, or for at least a sixth and seventh image of the object(s), the collected light is modulated asymmetrically differently and focal planes of the sixth and seventh image have different positions. The images are processed to characterize the objects(s). | 2021-05-27 |
20210156783 | SMOKE DETECTOR FOR ASPIRATION SMOKE DETECTOR SYSTEM - A smoke detector ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156784 | PHOTOANALYSIS DEVICE, PHOTOANALYSIS METHOD AND NEURAL NETWORK SYSTEM - A photoanalysis device includes: an optical system that scans a sample solution to detect light-emitting particles that are scattered in a sample solution and move randomly; a light detection data input part into which light detection data, which is a result of detection of the light-emitting particles by the optical system, is input; a signal processor that generates time-series light intensity data from the light detection data; a concentration calculator that calculates a concentration of the light-emitting particles detected by the optical system, from the time-series light intensity data generated by the signal processor, on the basis of a learned model learned about a relationship between a plurality of time-series light intensity data having different measurement conditions and a concentration of the light-emitting particles; and a concentration output part that outputs a calculation result of the concentration calculator. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156785 | LIGHT EXTINCTION TOMOGRAPHY FOR MEASUREMENT OF ICE CRYSTALS AND OTHER SMALL PARTICLES - A tomography duct for wind tunnels includes a plurality of light sources and sensors displaced around a support structure. The light sources are cycled and sensor measurements are made from sensors opposite the light sources. Tomographic algorithms are used to determine an extinction map from the sensor measurements. The extinction map provides details about particles in a cross-section of the air flow through the tomography duct. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156786 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING LIGHT PULSES FOR CHARACTERIZATION, STANDARDIZATION OR CALIBRATION OF PHOTODETECTORS IN FLOW CYTOMETERS - A device for generating light pulses for characterization, standardization and/or calibration of photodetectors, preferably within a flow cytometer or microscope. To this end the device comprises emission light sources which are driven with predetermined waveform to emit light pulses. The device is characterized by a feedback mechanism based on the provision of separate, series-connected control light sources whose emission is detected by a feedback detector. The device may include one or more emission groups of circularly arranged, multi-color emission light sources. To provide different intensity levels, the emission light sources or emission groups can be coupled into a light guide with different efficiencies. Uses of the device and systems or kits including the device is also provided. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156787 | METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MULTI-STEP CELL PURIFICATION AND CONCENTRATION - Described herein are microfluidic devices and methods that can separate and concentrate particles in a sample. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156788 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THREE-DIMENSIONAL IMAGING OF MOVING PARTICLES - Disclosed are methods, devices, systems and applications for camera-less, high-throughput three-dimensional imaging of particles in motion. In some aspects, a system includes a particle motion device to allow particles to move along a travel path; an optical illumination system to produce an asymmetric illumination area of light in a region of the travel path of a particle that scans over a plurality of sections of the particle at multiple time points while the particle is moving; an optical detection system optically interfaced with the particle motion device to obtain optical signal data associated with different parts of the particle corresponding to the particle's volume during motion in the travel path; and a data processing unit to process the optical signal data obtained by the optical detection system and produce data including information indicative of 3D features of the particle. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156789 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CORROSION OF CONDUCTIVE OBJECTS - A method for detecting corrosion on a conductive object includes submerging a surface of the conductive object at least partially in an aqueous solution, flowing current through the surface of the conductive object by forming a voltage differential across the surface, varying the voltage differential across the surface while monitoring the current through the surface of the conductive object, determining a total charge corresponding to a corrosion level of the surface of the conductive object based on current versus voltage levels. The corrosion level may further be utilized in selecting a cleaning process to remediate the corrosion of the surface based on the corrosion level and in applying a protective corrosion barrier to on at least part of the surface after the cleaning process. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156790 | ELLIPSOMETER AND INSPECTION DEVICE FOR SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is an ellipsometer including a polarizing optical device configured to separate light, reflected from a sample that is irradiated with illumination light comprising a linearly polarized light, into a first linearly polarized light in a first polarization direction and a second linearly polarized light in a second polarization direction that is orthogonal to the first polarization direction, and a light-receiving optical system configured to calculate an Ψ and Δ, an amplitude ratio and a phase difference of the two polarized light respectively, from an interference fringe formed by interference between the first linearly polarized light and the second linearly polarized light after passing through an analyzing device with transmission axis different from the first polarization direction and the second polarization direction. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156791 | RESIDUAL TOXICANT DETECTION DEVICE - A residual toxicant detection device for testing residual toxicant in an aqueous solution is disclosed, which includes a first space cavity, a second space cavity, a connecting frame and a sensing cavity. The first space cavity includes a light source and a lens. The second space cavity includes a photo sensor and a circuit module. The connecting frame is configured to connect the first space cavity and the second space cavity. The sensing cavity for receiving an aqueous solution is formed between the first space cavity and the second space cavity and at one side of the connecting frame. The light source emits a light with a wavelength range. The photo sensor receives the sensing signal of the light passing through the sensing cavity. The circuit module is configured to calculate the absorbance and the variation in absorbance of the residual toxicants in the aqueous solution. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156792 | OCCULT BLOOD TESTING DEVICE - A handheld occult blood testing device is disclosed. The occult blood testing device includes a hemoglobin sensor, at least one elastic clip and a sleeve. The elastic clip is disposed on the surface of the hemoglobin sensor and the sleeve is sleeved over the hemoglobin sensor, wherein a plurality of through holes are disposed on the surface of the sleeve for the elastic clip to pass through and be exposed from the surface of the sleeve. The sleeve is movable relative to the hemoglobin sensor between a first position and a second position, wherein the sleeve at the first position does not press the elastic clip such that the elastic clips a filter unit to the hemoglobin sensor, and the sleeve at the second position compresses the elastic clip such that the elastic clip releases the filter unit on the hemoglobin sensor. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156793 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING SOURCES OF FUGITIVE GAS EMISSIONS - A fugitive gas detection system includes an inertial measurement assembly that measures a change in position of the inlet of a gas analyzer and applies a time slip to concentration data detected by an analyzer to generate a time series of the concentration of the gas in three-dimensional space. Applying statistical methods, the relative location of the source of the fugitive gas can be established from the time series. Additionally, in some embodiments, the data may be interpolated to establish a map of a plume of the fugitive gas. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156794 | SIGNAL AUGMENTATION METHOD IN SPECTROSCOPY DEVICE USING VAPOR CELL AND SPECTROSCOPY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method is disclosed for increasing an intensity of a signal detected in a spectroscopy device using a vapor cell and a spectroscopy device using the same. An operation method of the spectroscopy device may include: causing a first light for exciting an atom trapped in a vapor cell in a first hyperfine ground state to a first excited state to be incident on the vapor cell; causing a second light for exciting an atom trapped in the vapor cell in a second hyperfine ground state to a second excited state to be incident on the vapor cell; causing a third light for exciting the atom in the second excited state to a third excited state to be incident on the vapor cell; and detecting fluorescence which is emitted while the atom in the third excited state returns to the ground state. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156795 | INFRARED SENSOR AND INFRARED GAS DETECTOR - The present disclosure discloses an infrared sensor, an infrared gas detector and an air quality detection device. The infrared sensor includes electrodes, a substrate, an isolation layer and a graphene film. The graphene film has a periodical nanostructure. The infrared sensor enhances the absorption of infrared light, and is capable of only absorbing specific infrared wavelengths, thus improving the selective performance of the infrared gas detector. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156796 | MICROBIAL TEST STANDARD FOR USE IN INFRARED SPECTROMETRY - The invention relates to a microbial test standard for use in infrared spectrometry which has at least two resealable vessels which are liquid-tight when closed, each of which contains a predefined amount of dried biomass of a microorganism. The microorganisms in the different vessels differ in at least one characteristic, which is selected in particular from the group comprising species, subspecies, strain, serovar, pathovar, toxivar and variety, and the difference manifests itself in a predefined intermicrobial spectral distance. The disclosure furthermore comprises a method of using the microbial test standard. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156797 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING SULFUR COMPONENT CONCENTRATION IN GASOLINE - A method is provided that allows the sulfur component concentration in gasoline to be estimated to high precision. The measuring method of the disclosure is a method of measuring the concentration of sulfur components in gasoline that contains sulfur components and aromatic components. The measuring method of the disclosure comprises: (A1) removing a portion of the gasoline by gasification to lower the proportion of the aromatic component concentration with respect to the sulfur component concentration in the gasoline, (A2) measuring values related to the refractive index of the gasoline, and (A3) measuring the sulfur component concentration in the gasoline based on the values related to the refractive index. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156798 | DETECTION COMPONENT OF THE PHOTOELECTRIC SMOKE DETECTION FIRE ALARM - The present invention relates generally to fire detection and alarm technology, and more particularly, to a detection component, a detection system and a fire alarm applicable for the Photoelectric Smoke Detection Fire Alarm. The scattering mechanism ensures scattering fitting with the receiving tube to make the size and detection accuracy of the fire alarm fulfill requirements, and the circuit detection system and maze structure improve detection accuracy and reduce the interference of external light. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156799 | OPTICAL SMOKE DETECTOR WITH SCATTERED RADIATION - “An optical smoke detector with scattered radiation includes a housing enclosing a measurement volume that is accessible to the smoke particles in a measurement chamber comprising a upper part ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156800 | MULTI-POINT DETECTION SYSTEM - A multi-point detection system includes one or more light sources, one or more light sensors, and a controller. The light sources are configured to emit an array of collimated light beams, and the light sensors define an array of lines of view. Each of the lines of view intersect different ones of the collimated light beams at respective detection nodes. The light sensors are operable to emit sensor signals responsive to received scattered light from interaction of the collimated light beams with an analyte at the detection nodes. The controller is connected to receive the sensor signals and configured to determine from the scattered light whether the analyte contains a contaminant. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156801 | POLYSORBATE QUANTIFICATION ASSAY - The present invention relates to a method for the quantification of a polysorbate in a sample, comprising the steps of a) providing a sample, comprising at least one polysorbate; b) combining the sample with a carbocyanine dye; c) measuring fluorescence of the mixture; and d) correlating said fluorescence with the amount of polysorbate. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156802 | Textile Brightness Measurement System - An apparatus ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156803 | MICROSCOPIC OBSERVATION APPARATUS, FLUORESCENCE DETECTOR, AND MICROSCOPIC OBSERVATION METHOD - A microscopic observation apparatus that irradiates an observation target with excitation light to observe fluorescence generated from the observation target, the microscopic observation apparatus includes a light source that irradiates the observation target with excitation light; a first optical system that light-controls a plurality of light rays including fluorescence generated from the observation target by radiating the excitation light and part of the excitation light; a filter that reduces an intensity of light in a wavelength band of the excitation light among the plurality of light rays light-controlled by the first optical system; and a plurality of photoelectric conversion elements that converts a plurality of light rays that has passed through the filter into electricity. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156804 | A RAPID, LOW-COST PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF SERS SUBSTRATE AND SERS SUBSTRATE PREPARED THEREBY - The present invention relates to a cost effective and single step process for rapid manufacturing of paper-based SERS substrates ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156805 | PLASMA-BASED DETECTOR AND METHODS USING THE SAME FOR MEASURING AND MONITORING PROPERTIES OF A GAS FLOW - There is provided a method for measuring a composition of a gas circulating through a plasma-based detector, the plasma-based detector having a discharge chamber defining an internal volume and having discharge electrodes configured to apply a plasma-generating field across the discharge chamber. The method includes ramping a voltage until it reaches a breakdown voltage to generate a plasma, detecting the presence of the plasma, determining a pressure based on the breakdown voltage upon detection of the presence of the plasma, operating the detector at an operation voltage greater than the breakdown voltage, performing measurement(s) on the plasma, generating a detector signal based the measurement(s) and compensating the detector signal based on the determined pressure to obtain a compensated detector signal, the compensated detector signal being representative of the composition of the gas. A plasma-based detector for measuring the composition of the gas is also provided. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156806 | METHOD AND KIT FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF AN ACIDIC SULFIDE SPECIES USING A METAL COMPLEX DYE - A method for determining the presence of an acidic sulfide species in a liquid sample of an industrial or environmental material. The method includes the step of contacting the sample or an extract thereof with a composition including a metal complex dye compound in which the electromagnetic absorption spectrum of the metal complex dye compound changes upon reaction with an acidic sulfide species. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156807 | FLUORESCENCE IMAGING OF GEMSTONE ON TRANSPARENT STAGE - Systems and methods here may be used for a setup of fluorescence image capturing of a gemstone, such as a diamond placed on a flat stage. Some examples utilize a setup that both sends light and captures the image from the table side of the gemstone by passing ultraviolet (UV) light between 10 nm and 400 nm to the gemstone and capturing the excited fluorescence image for analysis through a dichroic beam splitter. In some examples, the cutoff is 300 nm. The dichroic beam splitter arrangement allows for the camera to focus on the same interface of the stage and gemstone over and over for ease of use and without moving, changing, or adjusting the equipment for different samples. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156808 | APPARATUS FOR VISUALLY INSPECTING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CHIMNEYS - A device for visually inspecting one or more internal side walls of a chimney to detect a defect or a deposit. The device includes a protective shell for containing a camera. The protective shell includes an observation bore and a light source bore, which are covered with a transparent shield. A cap is positioned above the protective shell and a positioning assembly is disposed on the cap to maintain a predetermined distance between the interior wall of the chimney and the protective shell. The positioning assembly includes at least three non-rigid rods that extend radially from the cap and are positioned equidistantly about the cap. A clamping mechanism is positioned beneath the housing for clamping to an elongated extension rod to enable controlled raising and lowering of the device within the chimney. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156809 | INSPECTION DEVICE FOR MASKS FOR SEMICONDUCTOR LITHOGRAPHY AND METHOD - The invention relates to an inspection device for masks for semiconductor lithography, comprising an imaging device for imaging a mask, and an image recording device, wherein one or more correction bodies which exhibit a dispersive behavior for at least one subrange of the illumination radiation used for the imaging are arranged in the light path between the mask and the image recording device. The invention furthermore relates to a method for taking account of longitudinal chromatic aberrations in inspection devices for masks, comprising the following steps: recording a specific number of images having differently defocused positions, and selecting a subset of the images and simulating a longitudinal chromatic aberration of a projection exposure apparatus. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156810 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MONITORING SLOPE STABILITY - This disclosure relates to monitoring and assessing the mechanical stability and fluid accumulation in natural or man-made slopes comprising primarily of unconsolidated material, such as embankments, dams, roads, waste dumps, as well as man-made heaps of bulk materials that may occur in the stockpiling of grains, gravel, stones, sand, coal, cement, fly ash, salts, chemicals, clays, crushed limestone as well as heaps of mining ores, including crushed, milled and/or agglomerated ore, and run-of-mine materials. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156811 | SELECTIVE INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE USING NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE MEASUREMENTS FOR HYDROCARBON PRODUCTION WITHOUT WATER - An apparatus for extracting a fluid from a formation includes an inflow control device (ICD) coupled to a production tubular disposed in a borehole penetrating the formation and configured to control flow into the production tubular and a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) front-end component assembly disposed in the borehole, the NMR front-end component assembly having a sensitive volume in a flow path leading to and/or coming through the ICD. The apparatus also includes a controller receiving input from an NMR electronics module coupled to the NMR front-end component assembly and providing output to the ICD based on the input from the NMR electronics module. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156812 | CONCENTRATION ESTIMATION METHOD - A method of estimating a nitrogen site carbon concentration, in a first epitaxial layer made of carbon-doped gallium nitride of an electronic component, including steps of: estimating an electric capacitance of a stack interposed between the first layer and a first electrode of the component; heating the component; measuring an offset of a threshold voltage of the component; and deducing therefrom a nitrogen site carbon surface concentration in the first layer. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156813 | ACTIVE-ELECTRODE INTEGRATED BIOSENSOR ARRAY AND METHODS FOR USE THEREOF - A method and device for performing DNA sequencing and extracting structural information from unknown nucleic acid strands. The device includes a microwell structure, where identical DNA strands are immobilized within the microwell structure on a surface of a micro-bead, an active electrode or a porous polymer. The device further includes a CMOS-integrated semiconductor integrated circuit, where the CMOS-integrated semiconductor integrated circuit includes metal layers on a silicon substrate, where the metal layers form an active electrode biosensor. In addition, a sensing electrode is formed by creating openings in a passivation layer of the CMOS-integrated semiconductor integrated circuit to hold a single bead, on which the DNA strands are immobilized. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156814 | Single-use disposable oxygen sensor - An electrochemical oxygen sensor includes a sensing surface having a working electrode and a reference electrode, a hydrophilic layer formed from an oxygen diffusion-limiting layer emulsion overlaying the working electrode and a hydrophobic membrane formed from a hydrophobic solution disposed over the hydrophilic layer. The hydrophilic layer contains an epoxy network and a hydrophilic polymer. The hydrophobic layer contains an acetate copolymer and a cross-linking agent that reacts with the liquid epoxy resin in the hydrophilic layer forming the epoxy network where the hydrophobic member is water vapor and oxygen permeable. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156815 | Glucose Biosensor Encasement, Glucose Biosensor Package, and Method - A glucose biosensor encasement includes a first membrane and a second membrane. The first membrane has a first interlocking segment. The second membrane has a second interlocking segment cooperating with the first interlocking segment of the first membrane to provide a cavity between the first membrane and the second membrane configured to receive a glucose sensor. At least one of the first membrane and the second membrane comprises a semi-permeable portion configured to regulate diffusion characteristics of glucose through the membrane to realize a sensitivity for a sensor in the cavity. A method is also provided. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156816 | PARTICULATE MATTER SENSOR AND ELECTRODE PATTERN THEREOF - A particulate matter sensor includes a shield through which exhaust gases flow in a direction of flow from upstream to downstream. A sensing element with a positive electrode and a negative electrode separated from the positive electrode by an electrode gap is located within the shield. The positive electrode includes a plurality of positive electrode branches each having positive electrode extensions extending downstream and separated from each other by positive electrode slots. A positive electrode extension tip for each has a positive electrode extension tip width. The negative electrode includes negative electrode branches each having negative electrode extensions extending upstream which are each flanked on each side thereof by a plurality of negative electrode slots. A negative electrode extension tip for each has a negative electrode extension tip width. A sum of the positive electrode extension tip widths is greater than a sum of the negative electrode extension tip widths. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156817 | CERAMIC STRUCTURED BODY AND SENSOR ELEMENT OF GAS SENSOR - A sensor element of a gas sensor includes: an element base which is a ceramic structured body including a detection part of detecting a target measurement gas component; an outer protective layer which is a porous layer provided in at least a part of an outermost peripheral portion of the element base; and an inner protective layer which is a porous layer having a degree of porosity of 30% to 85%, which is larger than a degree of porosity of the outer protective layer, inside the outer protective layer, wherein an average fine pore diameter of the inner protective layer is equal to or larger than 0.5 μm and equal to or smaller than 5.0 μm. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156818 | Combustion Analyzer - A combustion analyzer system includes an analyzer unit, a primary analysis probe and one or more remote probes. The analyzer unit includes a condensation removal unit and two or more electrochemical sensors to detect at least oxygen and carbon monoxide. The analyzer unit also includes a means for sealing or isolating the electrochemical sensor inputs to prevent oxidation of the reactive elements when the unit is not in use. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156819 | DEVICE FOR SEQUENCING - Example devices include a cis well associated with a cis electrode, a trans well associated with a trans electrode, and a field effect transistor (FET) positioned between the cis well and the trans well. Examples of the field effect transistor (FET) include a fluidic system defined therein. The fluidic system includes a first cavity facing the cis well, a second cavity fluidically connected to the trans well, and a through via extending through the field effect transistor from the first cavity. A first nanoscale opening fluidically connects the cis well and the first cavity, the first nanoscale opening having an inner diameter. A second nanoscale opening fluidically connects the through via and the second cavity, the second nanoscale opening having an inner diameter. The second nanoscale opening inner diameter is larger than the first nanoscale opening inner diameter. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156820 | BIOLOGICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND BIOLOGICAL DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - Disclosed is a biological measurement device. The biological measurement device includes a first plate including a first transmission window; an electrode structure disposed on the first plate and spaced apart from the first window; a chamber plate disposed over the electrode structure and the first plate, the chamber plate including for exposing a portion of the electrode structure and the first transmission window; a second plate disposed over the chamber plate, the second plate including a second transmission window facing the first transmission window; a light emitting unit positioned either over the second transmission window and emitting light toward the second transmission window; and a light receiving unit disposed under the first transmission window and being configured to receive the light which the light emitting unit supplies to pass through the blood sample. | 2021-05-27 |
20210156821 | Capillary Electrophoresis Device - An electrophoresis device has: a sample tray ( | 2021-05-27 |
20210156822 | Mobility Based Filtering of Ions - In one implementation, a mobility-based ion separation system includes a first ion channel extending between a first end and a second end, and configured to receive an ion packet. The separation system includes a controller configured to apply a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal to a first plurality of electrodes adjacent to the first ion channel. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the first voltage signal, a first traveling drive potential that travels at a first speed along a first direction, the first direction extending from the first end to the second end. The first plurality of electrodes are configured to generate, based on receipt of the second voltage signal, a second DC potential decreasing along a second direction, the second direction extending from the second end to the first end. | 2021-05-27 |