38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 15 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140260655 | Apparatus for Testing Release Functionality of a Snow-Ski Binding and a Hand Tool Each Having an Axial-Force Indicator - A ski-binding testing apparatus that includes an axial-force indicator that indicates when a force applied to the testing apparatus has an axial component that is outside of an acceptable range. In one example, the apparatus includes a simulated foot, a force-transmitting structure coupled to the simulated foot, a handgrip coupled to the force-transmitting structure, and an axial-force indicator that indicates when a forced applied by a user to the handgrip exceeds a predetermined threshold. In one embodiment, the force-transmitting structure can include a torque wrench that includes a torque beam, the handgrip, and axial-force indicator. The torque wrench can be provided with a conventional work-engagement end, such as a socket-type receiver to allow the axial-force-indicating functionality to be used outside the context of a ski-binding testing apparatus. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260656 | DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD - A destructive testing device includes an upper mold, a lower mold, a pressure gauge, and a lifting module. The lower mold is opposite to the upper mold. The pressure gauge is connected to the upper mold, and is configured for recording a pressure applied on the upper mold. The lifting module is connected to the lower mold, and is configured for moving the lower mold toward the upper mold. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260657 | PROCESS VARIABLE MEASUREMENT USING UNIVERSAL FLOW TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION PLATFORM - An apparatus for measuring flow of a process fluid includes an elongate spool providing a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping to receive the flow of process fluid. A meter body is carried by the elongate spool and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body includes a flow measurement component opening which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body. A flow component is configured for placement in the flow measurement component opening of the meter body. A carrier is configured to removably mount to the meter body and couple the flow measurement component to the spool conduit through the flow measurement component opening. A flow measurement transmitter couples to the flow measurement component to measure the flow of process fluid based upon an interaction between the process fluid and the flow measurement component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260658 | FLOWMETER PRIMARY ELEMENT WITH SENSORS - A process variable transmitter is configured as a flowmeter for measuring flow of a process fluid through a conduit. The transmitter includes a pitot tube extending into the conduit which creates a differential pressure in the process fluid due to flow of the process fluid. An upstream process variable sensor is mounted on the pitot tube and coupled to the flow of process fluid to sense an upstream process variable of the process fluid. A downstream process variable sensor is mounted on the pitot tube downstream of the upstream process variable sensor and coupled to the flow of process fluid to sense a downstream process variable of the process fluid. Measurement circuitry determines the flow of the process fluid based upon the upstream process variable and the downstream process variable. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260659 | MULTIPHASE FLOW MEASUREMENT USING ELECTROMAGNETIC SENSORS - A method for determining a phase composition of a multiphase mixture flowing through a pipe is presented. The method includes exciting one or more patch antennas configured to operate over the range of frequencies. Further, the method includes acquiring at least one of a transmitted signal and a reflected signal over the range of frequencies from the one or more patch antennas. Moreover, the method includes estimating the phase composition of the multiphase mixture based on a group delay determined from at least one of the transmitted signal and the reflected signal. A system for determining a phase composition of a multiphase mixture flowing through a pipe is also presented. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260660 | MULTIPHASE FLOW MEASUREMENT - A flow measuring device includes a first sensor device that responds to one stimulus caused by a fluid medium flowing through a measurement section by registering a first measure representing a first type of physical characteristic of the fluid medium, and a second sensor device that responds to another stimulus caused by the fluid medium by registering a second measure representing a second type of physical characteristic of the fluid medium, the second measure being independent from the first measure, and the first and second measures both being dependent on the flow of the first fluid and on the flow of the second fluid in the fluid medium in the measurement section, the first measure and the second measure being sufficient to solve both a first function that defines the flow of the first fluid and a second function that defines the flow of the second fluid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260661 | MAGNETIC FLOWMETER WITH BONDED PTFE ELECTRODES - A magnetic flowmeter includes a pipe with a non-conductive PTFE liner, magnetic coils to generate a magnetic field, and electrodes in contact with the fluid on opposite sides of the pipe. The electrodes comprise conductive PTFE patch electrodes bonded to the non-conductive PTFE liner so that an inner end of each patch electrode is exposed to fluid flowing through the interior pipe and an outer end of each patch electrode is aligned with an electrode hole in the pipe. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260662 | MAGNETIC FLOWMETER WITH AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT BASED ON SENSED COMPLEX IMPEDANCE - A magnetic flowmeter comprises a pipe section for process flow, a coil for generating a magnetic field across the pipe section, a current source for energizing the coil to generate the magnetic field at a coil drive frequency, and electrodes for sensing voltage induced across the process flow by the magnetic field. A processor calculates a function of the sensed voltage and generates a flow output based on the function. The processor adjusts an operating parameter of the flowmeter, such as electrode voltage sampling period, the coil drive frequency, or a phase shift, as a function of a sensed electrode-to-electrode or electrode-to-ground complex impedance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260663 | ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOW METER - In an electromagnetic flow meter, a signal amplifying circuit has an FET-input type differential amplifier wherein one input terminal is connected to a flow rate signal input terminal and the other input terminal is connected to a flow rate signal input terminal. An amplified output signal, which is obtained through performing differential amplification on the flow rate signals, is outputted from an output terminal. A fault detecting circuit detects a fault in the flow rate signal through comparing the electropotential of the amplified output signal to an upper limit reference electropotential and a lower limit reference electropotential. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260664 | INLINE ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY DEVICE AND METHODS - An inline ultrasonic transducer assembly is disclosed. The transducer assembly can include a body having a cylindrical flow passage and a transducer mounting space having a track on along which at least one transducer chassis can be slidingly engaged. The transducer chassis can include at least one piezo member oriented at an angle with the axial centerline of the flow passage. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260665 | Module For Gas Flow Measurements - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for measuring gas flow using a modular unit as a gas measurement module. The modular unit can be made of molded plastic, cast metal, or other material. A gas meter can include the gas measurement module. The gas measurement module includes a chamber with an inlet and an outlet. An obstacle in the chamber is configured to generate an oscillating gas jet when gas flow into the chamber is at or above a threshold flow rate. The gas measurement module includes a dual sensing assembly with one or more first sensors using a first gas flow sensing technology and one or more second sensors using a second gas flow sensing technology. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260666 | FLANGED REDUCER VORTEX FLOWMETER - A flanged vortex flowmeter is connected to a flanged piping system that has a diameter larger than the diameter of the measurement section of the vortex flowmeter border. The vortex flowmeter has an inlet flange that reduces diameter from the inlet to the measurement section. A bluff body positioned in the measurement section produces vortices that alternate at a frequency proportional to the flow rate of fluid through the flowmeter. A length from inception of vortex shedding at the bluff body to a first expansion of the flow passage downstream of the bluff body is greater than a vortex wavelength of the vortices produced by the bluff body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260667 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ACOUSTIC DETECTION USING FLOW SENSORS - Systems and method for acoustic detection using flow sensors are provided. One system includes a flow conduit configured to allow fluid flow therethrough and a flow disrupter configured to impart a flow disturbance to the fluid flow. The system also includes at least one of a first sensor or a second sensor. The first sensor is disposed within the flow conduit at a first position, wherein the first sensor is responsive to first disturbances and configured to generate signals characteristic of the first disturbances. The second sensor is disposed within the flow conduit at a second position, wherein the second sensor is responsive to second disturbances and configured to generate signals characteristic of the second disturbances. The system additionally includes a processor operably coupled to the first and second sensors, wherein the processor is configured to distinguish between signals characteristic of the first and second disturbances. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260668 | ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER WITH INTEGRALLY FORMED ACOUSTIC NOISE ATTENUATING FEATURE - A flowmeter has a one-piece conduit with an outer surface and an inner surface that define a wall thickness therebetween, and first and second transducers, where each transducer is disposed external of or integral with the one-piece conduit, in signal communication with an interior volume of the one-piece conduit, and relative to each other such that each transducer can send and receive an acoustic signal to the other transducer. The one-piece conduit includes a plurality of acoustic noise attenuating features integrally formed with at least one of the outer surface and the inner surface and disposed between the first and second transducers, each of the features being configured and oriented to disturb a propagation direction of a parasitic acoustic wave that will propagate in the wall of the one-piece conduit in response to activation of at least one of the transducers. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260669 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HYBRID FLOW SENSING - Systems and method for flow sensing are provided. One system includes a flow conduit configured to allow fluid flow therethrough, a flow disturber disposed in the flow conduit and configured to impart a flow disturbance to the fluid flow and an actuator operably connected to the flow disturber to control the flow disturber to impart the flow disturbance to the fluid flow. The system further includes a plurality of sensors disposed in the flow conduit that are configured to have a geometrical and functional relationship with the flow conduit and the flow disturber, wherein the plurality of sensors are responsive to flow characteristics in the flow conduit. The system also includes a processor operably coupled to the plurality of sensors and configured to determine a flow rate of the fluid flow in the flow conduit using timing characteristics to select a processing method. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260670 | PROCESS VARIABLE MEASUREMENT USING PRIMARY ELEMENT CONNECTION PLATFORM - An apparatus for measuring a process variable of a process fluid based upon a process variable sensor measurement, includes an elongate spool that provides a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping to receive a flow of process fluid. A meter body is carried in the elongate spool and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body has a primary element opening which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body. A carrier is configured to removably mount to the meter body and includes a primary element in the spool conduit through the primary element opening. A process variable transmitter is coupled to the primary element and is configured to measure the process variable of process fluid. The meter body is preferably configured to receive different types of primary elements carried on the carrier. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260671 | PITOT TUBE TRAVERSE ASSEMBLY - A pressure measurement system for measuring pressure in a conduit has a bluff body extending into the conduit. The bluff body has an upstream opening and a downstream opening. An upstream pitot tube is slidably engaged within the bluff body and has an open end positioned in the upstream opening. A downstream pitot tube is slidably engaged within the bluff body and has an open end positioned in the downstream opening. A differential pressure sensor is fluidly coupled to the upstream pitot tube and the downstream pitot tube to measure a pressure difference between the upstream pitot tube and the downstream pitot tube. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260672 | FLUID FLOW METER - Systems and methods for determining a flow rate or volume of fluid. The system includes a positive displacement meter including a plurality of non-contact sensors and gears configured to rotate in response to fluid flow through the meter. The gears may include detectable areas that may be sensed by the plurality of non-contact sensors to determine a rotational direction of the gears. The plurality of non-contact sensors may also be configured to generate respective detection signals indicative of a rotation state of the gears. The controller may be configured to receive the detection signals, determine a current rotation state, and increment a rotational count based on the changes in the current rotation state. The controller may use the rotational count to determine a flow rate or volume of fluid. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260673 | REMOTE FLOW RATE MEASURING - The methods and systems described herein can be used for remote measuring of flow rate from a multitude of different flow meters without requiring each flow meter to be capable of onboard processing and displaying of flow rate information. A single electronic device can be used to remotely measure the flow rate of a multitude of different flow meters. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260674 | VISCOSITY DEPENDENT FLOW METER FOR USE IN FUEL DISPENSING ENVIRONMENTS - A system and method of measuring volumetric flow through a meter. One step of the method involves providing a flow meter connected to a duct having fluid flowing therethrough. A memory having at least two Roshko/Strouhal curves stored therein s also provided. A viscosity of the fluid is measured. One of the Roshko/Strouhal is selected curves based on the method viscosity. A volumetric flow through the meter is determined utilizing the selected Roshko/Strouhal curve, | 2014-09-18 |
20140260675 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MEASURING TACTILE INFORMATION - An apparatus and method for measuring a tactile information, using a material having variable pressure dependent properties is disclosed. The apparatus for measuring the tactile information may include a plurality of pressure measurement units to measure a magnitude of an external pressure using a material having variable properties, and a tactile information measurement unit to measure a three-dimensional (3D) tactile information based on the external pressure using a location of the plurality of pressure measurement units and a pressure measured by the plurality of pressure measurement units. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260676 | Sensor Assembly and Method for Measuring Forces and Torques - A sensor assembly comprises a base plate and a sensor member displaceable relative to the base plate. A spring arrangement operates in first and second stages in response to displacement of the sensor member relative to the base plate. Different resolutions of force and torque measurements are associated with the first and second stages. A light sensitive transducer senses displacement of the sensor member relative to the base plate and generates corresponding output signals. A collimator directs a plurality of light beams onto the light sensitive transducer so that the light beams strike different pixels of the light sensitive transducer to sense displacement of the sensor member relative to the base plate. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260677 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING ATHLETIC ACTIVITY - Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be bonded to an outer surface of the insert, or positioned within the insert, in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260678 | TACTILE SENSOR - A tactile sensor includes a pressure transducer encapsulated in an elastic material that defines a contact surface and provides a transmission path that transmits contact forces or pressure distributions applied to the contact surface to the pressure transducer. The pressure transducer can be enclosed in a protective housing that defines a chamber around the transducer. The housing can include one or more openings that expose the chamber to the exterior pressure. The tactile sensor can be made by applying the elastic material in liquid form and exposing the housing to a vacuum that removes air inside the chamber allowing the liquid elastic material to flow into the chamber. Once cured, the elastic material defines a contact surface of the tactile sensor and serves to transfer contact forces applied to the contact surface to the transducer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260679 | Systems and Methods for Common Mode Signal Cancellation in Press Detectors - Certain implementations of the disclosed technology may include systems, methods, and apparatus for common mode signal cancellation in force change detectors. An example embodiment of the disclosed technology includes a press sensor element configured to reduce or eliminate thermally induced signals. The sensor element includes a piezoelectric layer that includes a first surface in communication with a first layer. The first layer includes a first conductive region. The piezoelectric layer includes a second surface in communication with a second layer. The second layer includes a second conductive region, a third conductive region, and a non-conductive void region separating the second conductive region and the third conductive region. The second and third conductive regions are configured to substantially reduce a thermally-induced voltage change between two or more of the first, second and third conductive regions responsive to a corresponding temperature change of at least a portion of the piezoelectric layer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260680 | Methods And Apparatus For Monitoring Microrolling Processes Using Embedded Sensing - A method of determining a spatial and temporal pressure distribution profile on an outer surface of a rotating apparatus includes producing one or more pressure indications in response to pressure applied to the outer surface of the rotating apparatus. The producing is carried out by a transducer assembly embedded within the rotating apparatus at a distance d from the outer surface of the rotating apparatus. The method further includes sampling, by an acquisition assembly, the one or more pressure indications from the transducer assembly and storing the sampled one or more pressure indications. The method also includes processing the one or more pressure indications to produce the pressure distribution profile describing the pressure applied to the outer surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260681 | Manual Manipulation Apparatus - A manual manipulation apparatus including a frame assembly, at least one handle associated with frame assembly, a mounting structure configured for mounting of a computer device relative to the frame assembly and an optional glide base connected to the frame assembly, the glide base defining an area of reduced friction. The handle can be configured as a grip handle which allows a gripping force to be applied and indicated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260682 | ROTATABLE TORQUE-MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A torque-measurement device that has a rotational axis, and wherein the torque-measurement device includes an inner tubular structure, an outer tubular structure, and a plurality of ribs that each have a length dimension in a rib-length direction parallel to the rotational axis, a rib-width dimension in a width direction perpendicular to the length direction and extending radially rotational axis, and a minimum rib-thickness dimension in a thickness direction perpendicular to the length direction and perpendicular to the width direction, wherein the length dimension is greater than the width dimension and the width dimension is greater than the thickness dimension, wherein each of the plurality of ribs has a center plane that lies in the rib-length direction and the rib-width direction, and wherein a torque applied between the inner tubular structure and the outer tubular structure results in an angular displacement of inner tubular structure relative to the outer tubular structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260683 | NON-CONTACTING TORQUE SENSOR WITH INJECTION MOLDED MAGNETS - A non-contacting torque sensor comprises a magnetic flux generating rotor and a magnetic flux detecting probe. The magnetic flux generating rotor is disposed axially between a first stator and a second stator and has a radially outboard surface and plurality of N pole magnets and S pole magnets alternatingly disposed proximate the radially outboard surface. Each stator has a plurality of stator teeth, with each one of said plurality of stator teeth corresponding to a unique one of said plurality of N pole magnets and S pole magnets. The magnetic flux detecting probe is disposed at a distance from the radially outboard surface and configured for detecting variations in magnetic flux produced by the magnetic flux generating rotor to detect a change of a relative twist between the magnetic flux generating rotor and the first stator and second stator. The N pole magnets and S pole magnets are injection molded. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260684 | ROTATABLE TORQUE-MEASURING APPARATUS AND METHOD - A torque-measurement device that has a rotational axis, and wherein the torque-measurement device includes an inner tubular structure, an outer tubular structure, and a plurality of ribs that each have a length dimension in a rib-length direction parallel to the rotational axis, a rib-width dimension in a width direction perpendicular to the length direction and extending radially rotational axis, and a minimum rib-thickness dimension in a thickness direction perpendicular to the length direction and perpendicular to the width direction, wherein the length dimension is greater than the width dimension and the width dimension is greater than the thickness dimension, wherein each of the plurality of ribs has a center plane that lies in the rib-length direction and the rib-width direction, and wherein a torque applied between the inner tubular structure and the outer tubular structure results in an angular displacement of inner tubular structure relative to the outer tubular structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260685 | TORQUE SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND SHAFT COMPRISING A TORQUE SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - A torque sensor arrangement including a contactless torque sensor, in which the torque sensor is arranged on an electrically operating linear carriage is provided. A distance sensor is also arranged on the linear carriage such that it allows the distance to the object of which the torque is to be determined to be measured. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260686 | METHOD OF REDUCING ROTATION NOISE IN A MAGNETOELASTIC TORQUE SENSING DEVICE - A system and method for creating one or more magnetically conditioned regions on a rotatable shaft or disk-shaped torque sensing element, wherein rotation noise produced by the element due to magnetic field variations is substantially negated. Upon magnetization of the torque sensing element, rotation noise produced by the magnetically conditioned region is measured. Adjustment factors are calculated based on the measured rotation noise, and the adjustment factors are used to adjust a magnetic field source during subsequent magnetization of the torque sensing element. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260687 | ROOF MONITORING METHOD AND SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for monitoring a load condition over a specified area In one aspect, a load sensor comprises: a protective top cover having a load transfer assembly; a bottom plate attachable to the top cover; the bottom plate including a circuit board comprising; a load sensor, a power source; and a wireless processor; wherein the circuit board is configured on the bottom plate such that the load transfer assembly of the top plate is in contact with the load sensor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260688 | SENSOR ASSEMBLY USING MICROPILLARS AND METHOD OF USE - A sensor assembly includes a light source, a modulation layer, and at least one detector. The modulation layer includes a plurality of micropillars each having a fixed end and a free end. The fixed ends are each adjacent to the light source. The at least one detector is adjacent to the free ends of the plurality of micropillars. The detector is configured to detect light emitted from the light source. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260689 | System and Method for Analyzing Athletic Activity - Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be piezoelectric sensors in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260690 | Capacitive Pressure Sensor With Reduced Parasitic Capacitance - System, apparatus and method for capacitive sensing, where a sensor includes an upper and lower housing, each respectively equipped with upper and lower pressure ports. The lower housing is electrically coupled to an active shield. An insulating material is provided on or near a conductive diaphragm for insulating the conductive diaphragm from the lower housing. The insulating material may be an insulator or a dielectric material, where a sensing electrode is positioned such that the sensing electrode extends laterally across at least a portion of the insulating material, and is separated from the insulating material by a predetermined distance to form an air gap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260691 | APPARATUS FOR DETECTING A FORCE EFFECT AND A METHOD FOR DETECTING A FORCE EFFECT - An apparatus for detecting a force effect comprises two electrical conductors which run at a distance from one another, a deformable spacer which is arranged between the two electrical conductors, a first measuring device which is electrically connected to one end of the two electrical conductors in each case and an electrical component which is electrically connected to the respective other end of the two electrical conductors. The first measuring device is designed to detect a change in a variable which can be measured by the measuring device, which change is caused by a change in the distance between the two electrical conductors which is caused by a force effect at at least one place along the two electrical conductors, in order to detect the force effect. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260692 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR INDOOR AIR CONTAMINANT MONITORING - Methods and apparatus for determining indoor air contaminant levels independent of outdoor contaminant levels. In one embodiment, an infinite geometric series is used to compute a true indoor air contaminant level in a room. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260693 | SYSTEM APPARATUS AND METHOD OF SAMPLING A BROAD RANGE OF CHEMICALS (SBRC) BY COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF CHEMICAL VAPORS AEROSOLS PARTICULATES AND LIQUID DROPLETS ON SURFACES - Sampling of a broad range of chemicals using a handheld sampler body, having a sample screen in a sampling cassette; where a sample screen housing further consists of a locking arm arrestor body, where, the locking arm arrestor body including a draw tube, and where the sampling screen can be positioned in either a retracted or extended positioned regarding a sample access face. When activated, the system executes collecting and sampling operations of chemicals, by exposing the extended sampling screen to a sampling environment, drawing through the draw tube, air from the sampling environment, further collecting, onto the surface of the sample screen solid particles and/or pressing the sample screen against the surface(s) of object in the sampling environment. Then, removing the sampling screen from the sampling environment and isolating the plurality of airborne chemical contaminants, by retracting a sample screen into the sample screen housing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260694 | Automated Tracer Sampling and Measurement System - Methods and systems for automatically sampling and measuring tracers in a reservoir are disclosed. One system includes an inline system containing a filtering system, a phase separation device, and a measurement device, wherein the system is connected to a data communication network for displaying results regarding the concentration of at least one tracer in the measured sample. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260695 | Gas-Line Probe Adapter for Connecting Vacuum Jacketing - A vacuum jacketed gas line adaptor with a flange cover for an existing pipeline sample take-off probe encasing a sample line and hermetically sealed to a vacuum valve housing having an sealable access port and containing a vented bleed valve and a block valve, fluidly connected to the sample line and a length of vacuum jacketed tubing sealing connected to the valve housing and in vacuum communication therewith, where the vacuum jacketed tubing surrounds the sample line to provide thermal isolation from the ambient for the sample line to a sample vaporizer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260696 | LASER TRIANGULATION FOR PIPETTE TIP POSITION - A sample processing apparatus includes a laser triangulation system that locates the position of a lower end of a pipette tip. When the laser triangulation system identifies a discrepancy between the actual position of the lower end and the proper position of the lower end, the sample processing apparatus may undergo a compensating action to compensate for the discrepancy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260697 | TAPERED PIPETTE - Described are pipettes capable of dispensing both high volumes of liquid and highly accurate smaller volumes of liquid wherein the accuracy of the volume of liquid delivered increases along the length of the pipette. Embodiments of the pipette include an elongated body with an outer surface, an inner surface defining a lumen within the elongated body, a proximal orifice at a proximal end, a distal orifice at a distal end. The intermediate portion includes a first generally frustoconical-shaped portion defined by a first inner diameter proximate the proximal end of the elongated body and a second inner diameter proximate a second end thereof. In an embodiment, the intermediate portion includes a second generally frustoconical-shaped portion defined by a third inner diameter proximate the transition to the first portion and a fourth inner diameter adjacent the distal end of the elongated body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260698 | Transparent Liquid Suction Measuring Device - A transparent liquid suction measuring device comprises a conduit portion, a main body, and a suction generating portion. Liquid can be sucked into the main body via the conduit portion. The main body comprises a chamber to accommodate the liquid. The chamber has many inward projecting elements, a corresponding area, and many outward projecting elements. The inward projecting elements occupy an inward projecting volume that is compensated by an outward projecting volume formed by the outward projecting elements. So, an accommodating volume of the chamber is constantly maintained. When the inward projecting elements are visually observing from a corresponding area through the chamber, magnifying effect is generated. These outward projecting elements can be observed to acquire the liquid volume. Therefore, the advantages includes magnifying scales through liquid lens effects, having a compensation design to maintain measuring accuracy, and having a rough structure to make scales much visually obvious. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260699 | VISION-GUIDED ASPIRATION APPARATUS AND METHODS - A method for removing supernatant from a sample tube. The method includes providing a sample tube having a pellet at a bottom of the sample tube and a supernatant liquid above the pellet, visually inspecting the sample tube to determine one or more geometric properties of the pellet, and determining an expected height of a top surface of the pellet based on the one or more geometric properties determined in the visual inspection step. The method also includes inserting an aspirator into the supernatant liquid, moving the aspirator downwards towards the expected height of the top surface of the pellet, and aspirating the supernatant liquid through the aspirator. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260700 | PREPARATION ENHANCEMENTS AND METHODS OF USE FOR MALDI MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided herein are compositions and methods useful for preparing and analyzing a sample on a substrate by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry (MS). In some embodiments, compositions provided herein comprise a substrate, matrix and nanoparticles, and sometimes comprise one or more additives and sometimes an analyte. Compositions provided herein sometimes comprise nanoparticles that include or are made up of silicon dioxide. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260701 | Apparatus and Method for Determining 3D Load Displacement Response of a Joint - An apparatus for determining 3D load displacement characteristics of an anatomical joint formed by a first body portion and a second body portion moveable with respect to the first body portion. The apparatus includes a first frame for receiving and securing the first body portion and a load displacement assembly. The load displacement assembly includes a first axis for alignment with a first anatomical plane of the joint, a second frame for receiving and securing the second body portion. The second frame is movable relative to the first frame. The load displacement assembly also includes a first counterweight configured to balance the weight of the second frame, a force for applying a load to the second frame, and a displacement sensor for measuring displacement of the second frame relative to the first frame upon application of the force. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260702 | Apparatuses, Processes, and Systems for Measuring Particle Size Distribution and Concentration - Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for analyzing particles from about 0.001 to about 1 μm in diameter by controlling a gaseous medium through which the particles travel so that properties of the particles, such as diameter, electrical mobility, and charge, are measured. One embodiment of the disclosed apparatuses includes a particle source generator, a nozzle, a chamber, an electronic gate, and a detector. Resolution of the measurements made by the disclosed apparatuses is improved by use of a mathematical deconvolution of a spread in arrival times generated by particles of different sizes and charge levels and non-ideal background flow velocity variations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260703 | DEVICE FOR HOLDING VOICE COIL MOTOR DURING TESTS AND TEST FIXTURE FOR TESTING VOICE COIL MOTOR - A device includes a holder, a cover, a socket, a number of first pins, and a number of second pins. The holder defines a holding groove in its upper surface for holding a voice coil motor. The holder also defines a pin groove in its right sidewall communicating with the holding groove. The voice coil motor has electrodes facing the pin groove. The cover covers the upper surface to fix the voice coil motor in the holder. The socket is attached to the right sidewall. The first pins are fixed in the socket to connect with the electrodes. The second pins are connected with the first pins. The second pins connect with a number of third pins of a testing fixture for testing the voice coil motor when the device is assembled into the testing fixture. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260704 | DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR INTEGRATED SENSOR SYSTEM (ISS) - The present invention is directed toward a device and system having a sensor hub capable of receiving measurement outputs from a plurality of sensors and processing the measurements for output to other devices, from a single chip arrangement. The sensor hub provides for facilitating efficient communication among the sensors for improved high-level features, such as interpreting gestures or actions according to the context. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260705 | PIPE OUTER SURFACE INSPECTION APPARATUS - A pipe outer surface inspection apparatus. The apparatus may include a carriage adapted for turning on a pipe to be inspected and includes a pipe inspection head. The apparatus may include at least one of a surface profile gauge, coating thickness gauge, and coating holiday detector. The apparatus may include a pendulum encoder, a cable guard, and/or a magnetic fastener. Associated methods are also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260706 | YIELD MONITORING SYSTEM - A yield monitoring system for a grain harvester includes a large strike plate mounted on parallel four bar linkages. The strike plate intercepts a larger portion of the clean grain flow and is supported near the four corners to provide even translation and force transmission even if not struck in the center of the plate. The four bar linkages provide translational movement relative to a center load cell. An engagement bracket at the center of the strike plate includes a surface that is aligned perpendicularly to the sensing element of the load cell. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260707 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING HANDPIECES - An apparatus for characterizing the performance of air turbine handpieces including high speed dental handpieces and chucking devices in terms of speed, torque, power, and air consumption include an air or fluid supply source for the handpiece and various sensors to measure input, flow rate, temperature and pressure and output speed and forces on the output shaft of the handpiece. Data from the sensors is collected, collated, processed and recorded to continuously provide a record of the handpiece characteristics for purposes of evaluating efficiency, quality control, safety and compliance with standards. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260708 | USE OF DETECTION TECHNIQUES FOR CONTAMINANT AND CORROSION CONTROL IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES - Industrial fluids may be monitored at the site of each industrial fluid by introducing a sample of the industrial fluid into a device employing a detection technique for detecting at least one composition within the sample. The detection technique may be or include surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), mass spectrometry (MS), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ultraviolet light (UV) spectroscopy, UV spectrophotometry, indirect UV spectroscopy, contactless conductivity, laser induced fluorescence, and combinations thereof. In one non-limiting embodiment, a separation technique may be applied to the sample prior to the introduction of the sample into the device for detecting the composition. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260709 | APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE PROCESS VARIABLE - An apparatus for determining and/or monitoring at least one process variable of a medium, comprising at least one sensor element sensitive for the process variable, a process connection for securing the apparatus to a container or pipeline and a housing connected with the process connection. The apparatus has at least one, first component of metal and at least one, second component of synthetic material, wherein the first component and the second component are embodied as hollow bodies. An annular, first connection region is formed on the first component, wherein on the second component an annular second connection region is formed, whose outer diameter corresponds at least sectionally to the inner diameter of the first connection region. The second connection region is introduced into the first connection region, and a securement structure is present, which is dimensioned and positioned in such a manner that the securement structure presses the second connection region at least sectionally against the first connection region. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260710 | ULTRASOUND LIQUID DISPERSION HUMIDIFIER - Microstructure plating systems and methods are described herein. One method includes depositing a plating-resistant material between a microstructure and a bonding layer, wherein the microstructure comprises a plating process base material and immersing the microstructure in a plating solution. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260711 | PROBE BALANCER - A probe balancing device and system is provided for configuring and balancing a probe assembly of a coordinate measurement machine for accurate measurement. It can aid in the correction of an out of balance probe assembly and in meeting a vendor's specified torque and weight specification. A method for configuring and balancing such a probe assembly is also provided. The tool or system may be used either to balance an existing probe assembly or to balance a new probe assembly. Balancing may be accomplished by adding weights to various radial locations of the probe assembly or by changing probe assembly parts and/or component material until a leveling element is centered. A kit may be provided including the tool or system and one or more of a weight scale, a weigh scale stand, one or more weights, or a storage tray for the one or more weights. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260712 | PROBE ASSEMBLY - A probe assembly for inserting a probe into a flexible or semi-rigid vessel or tubing having a distal aseptic connector for coupling to the vessel or tubing, the probe sheath comprising at least a portion that is rigid, the probe sheath extending longitudinally from the aseptic connector and having at least one inner longitudinal lumen configured to receive an elongate sensor or probe body and to permit longitudinal movement of the sensor/probe body within the probe sheath lumen, and an actuator for deploying a probe within the vessel or tubing by advancing the probe body through the aseptic connector to a position where the probe can measure at least one parameter within the vessel or tubing is disclosed herein. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260713 | DUTY-CYCLED GYROSCOPE - A gyroscope system comprises a MEMS gyroscope coupled to a drive system and a sense system. The drive system maintains the MEMS gyroscope in a state of oscillation and the sense system for receiving, amplifying, and demodulating an output signal of the MEMS gyroscope that is indicative of the rate of rotation. The gyroscope system further includes a phase-locked look (PLL) which receives a reference clock (REFCLK) from the drive system and produces a system clock (CLK). Finally, the gyroscope system includes a controller operating on the system clock sets an operating state of the drive system and the sense system and also controls a state of the PLL. One or more system state variables are maintained in a substantially fixed state during a protect mode thereby enabling rapid transitions between a low-power mode and a normal operating mode of the gyroscope system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260714 | GYROSCOPIC-ASSISTED DEVICE TO CONTROL BALANCE - The embodiment herein generally relates to a system to apply moments to a user, particularly during gait. The system is a portable gyroscopic-assisted system, mounted on a user's body, particularly the upper body, particularly to influence orientation of users having difficulty with balancing during gait. The system comprises a plurality of variable-speed control moment gyroscopes (VSCMGs). The VSCMGs generate moments, particularly to counteract a fall to any direction. The VSCMGs are placed close to the center of mass of the user. The couple moments of the VSCMGs are transmitted to the user through a support structure that is tightly attached to the user. Particularly, the system controls moments based on detecting pre-fall conditions. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260715 | LINEAR/ROTARY MOTION TRANSFORMING DEVICE - A linear/rotary motion transforming device is disclosed. The device includes a first member, a second member, and a third member disposed along an axis such that the second member is disposed between the first member and the third member. The second member is linearly movable along the axis and rotatable about the axis. The third member is rotatable about the axis. Connecting elements pivotally couple the first member and the second member, and the second member and the third member, offset from the axis. The first member and the second member are linearly and rotatably movable relative to one another, and the second member and the third member are linearly and rotatably movable relative to one another. A load input mechanism is operably coupled to the second member or the third member. Load output is transferred via the other of the second member or the third member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260716 | STOP TEETH FOR A PINION AND INPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY - A steering system having a pinion and an input shaft is disclosed. The pinion includes an outer surface and at least one pinion stop tooth located along the outer surface. The at least one pinion stop tooth has a pair of pinion pressure surfaces. The input shaft defines a recess configured for receiving the pinion. The input shaft includes an inner surface located within the recess and at least one shaft stop tooth located along the inner surface. The at least one shaft stop tooth has a pair of shaft pressure surfaces. A specific shaft pressure surface is positioned to generally oppose a specific pinion pressure surface, and the specific shaft pressure surface and the specific pinion pressure surface are generally parallel to one another. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260717 | CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION HAVING A PERIODIC DISPLACEMENT WAVEFORM WITH A CONSTANT VELOCITY PORTION - A continuously variable transmission (CVT) can include a rotary cam member defining an internal cam surface operably engaged with a cam follower assembly for generating a displacement waveform with a constant velocity portion. A ratio control assembly can restrain the cam follower assembly for reciprocal linear movement and can scale the reciprocal linear movement between at least 0% and 100%, inclusive, in response to an angular orientation of the ratio control assembly. An output assembly can convert the scaled reciprocal linear movement into rotary movement of an output shaft. A CVT method can include generating a periodic displacement waveform with a constant velocity portion, scaling the periodic displacement waveform between at least 0% and 100%, inclusive, with a ratio plate, where the scaling is in response to an angular orientation of the ratio plate, and converting the reciprocal linear movement into rotary output with a combiner. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260718 | VACUUM POWERED DEPOSITION APPARATUS - A vacuum powered deposition apparatus including a driving unit, a linear motion unit coupled to the driving unit and configured to move linearly according to operation of the driving unit, and an angle restriction unit coupled to the linear motion unit and configured to move in a direction perpendicular to that of the linear motion unit according to movement of the linear motion unit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260719 | RACK BAR SUPPORT DEVICE OF A STEERING GEAR - A rack bar support device supports a rack bar of a steering device of a vehicle toward a pinion shaft, and includes a rack bearing which is disposed opposite the pinion to contact the rack bar and a biasing assembly providing a force of pushing the rack bearing along a biasing axis toward the rack bar to urge the rack bearing to push the rack bar is engaged with the pinion shaft. The biasing assembly includes an adjustment plug, an adjustment assembly and a support plate assembly. The support plate assembly includes a support plate which is movably disposed between the adjustment member and the rack bearing in a state of being supported by the adjustment member, and a gap is formed between the support plate and the rack bearing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260720 | Multi-Tool Transmission and Attachments for Rotary Tool - An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a drive mechanism for translating rotational output from a moveable member of a rotary tool to an interchangeable attachment having a movable member. The drive mechanism includes a rotatable drive shaft sized and shaped for insertion into the rotary member of the rotary tool, a connector adapted to selectively secure the drive mechanism to the interchangeable attachment, a reciprocating drive member adapted to contact the movable member of the interchangeable attachment and to cause the movable member to move, when the interchangeable attachment is secured to the drive mechanism, and a transmission configured to translate rotation of the drive shaft into reciprocating motion of the drive member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260721 | GEARBOX MECHANISM - The improved gearbox mechanism of the present invention includes a plurality of cam-actuated gear block assemblies, which transfer power from a power shaft to a secondary or output gear element. Each gear block assembly includes a gear block having a surface that periodically interfaces with a secondary or output gear element. In a preferred embodiment the interface surface comprises a plurality of projections or teeth which correspond to complementary projections or gear teeth on the output gear element. Each gear block assembly further includes a plurality of linkage assemblies, which connect or link the gear block to a cam assembly, which in turn is connected to a power source. The cam assembly includes about its circumference a unique pathway or groove for each linkage assembly of a particular gear block assembly so that the movement of the gear block may be controlled in two dimensions in accordance with a certain design parameter. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260722 | ROTARY ACTUATOR - An actuator system having a controlled element configured for rotary movement about a first axis relative to a reference structure; a linkage system between the element and reference structure; a first actuator and a second actuator configured to power a first degree of freedom and an independent second degree of freedom of the linkage system, respectively; the linkage system having a first link configured for rotary movement about a second axis not coincident to the first axis and second link configured for rotary movement about a third axis; the linkage system configured such that a first angle of rotation may be driven independently of a second angle of rotation between said first link and said reference structure; wherein one of the first or second actuators is configured and arranged to drive rotation of the element about the first axis when the other is operatively locked. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260723 | DYNAMIC MASS RECONFIGURATION - Systems and methods involving reconfigurable rotating masses are disclosed. One embodiment may take the form of a system having a motor and coupled weights attached to the motor. Operation of the motor rotates the coupled weights and the weights are dynamically reconfigurable to change the location of the center of mass relative to an axis of rotation. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260724 | STEERABLE MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A CONTROL MEMBER HOLDING MECHANISM - Embodiments of the present disclosure include a medical device. The medical device may include an elongate member, a first control member and a second control member each coupled to a distal end of the elongate member, an actuator coupled to the first control member and the second control member and configured to selectively move the first control member and the second control member to steer the elongate member, and a holding mechanism deflecting a path of the first control member from the actuator to the distal end of the elongate member and a path of the second control member from the actuator to the distal end of the elongate member. The holding mechanism may be configured to apply tension on one of the first control member and the second control member as the other is moved to steer the elongate member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260725 | Reciprocating Drive Train - A drive mechanism for a vehicle is disclosed, said drive mechanism converting the reciprocating clockwise-counterclockwise motion of an input shaft into continuous rotation of an output shaft by means of two one-way clutches mechanically coupled to the input shaft and the output shaft, said one-way clutches having their power stroke in opposite directions of rotation. In an embodiment, said drive mechanism can be contained in a wheel hub and used for human-powered vehicles such as scooters, bicycles, wheelchairs, rollerskates, or other vehicles. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260726 | MULTI-PURPOSE ACTUATOR - An actuator assembly includes a housing that includes an input interface and an output interface. The assembly further includes a torque generating device coupled to an input shaft. The torque generating device is coupled to the input interface of the housing such that the input shaft is positioned within the housing. The assembly also includes a spur gear that is coupled to the input shaft and a face gear that is positioned within the housing. The face gear is in gear meshing engagement with the spur gear. Additionally, the assembly includes an output shaft that is coupled to the face gear and extends from the output interface. The output shaft is approximately perpendicular to the input shaft. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260727 | Electric Power Steering Assembly - A rack drive assembly adapted for use in a vehicle electric power steering assembly includes a bearing assembly disposed in a rack housing and carried by a ball nut assembly for rotatably supporting the ball nut assembly relative to a steering member; and a spanner nut carried by the rack housing for securing the bearing assembly in the rack housing. A first isolator, a second isolator and a first shim are provided wherein the first isolator is disposed between an inner surface of the housing and a first surface of an outer race of the bearing, the second isolator is disposed between an opposite second surface of the outer race of said bearing and the first shim, the first shim is disposed between the second isolator and the spanner nut. The first shim is provided with a member configured to be coupled to the housing to allow for axial movement but prevent rotational motion of the shim during installation of the spanner nut. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260728 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ASSEMBLY - A rack drive assembly adapted for use in a vehicle electric power steering assembly includes a ball nut assembly having at least a first end portion and an opposite second end portion, a bearing assembly carried by the ball nut assembly for rotatably supporting the ball nut assembly, a pulley assembly configured to be carried by the ball nut assembly, and at least a first spanner nut configured to be carried by the first end portion of the ball nut for securing the bearing assembly on the ball nut assembly. The ball nut includes a flange provided on an outer portion thereof configured to connect the ball nut to a pulley of a pulley assembly for rotation therewith. The flange is spaced remote from an end of the second end portion of the ball nut. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260729 | LINEAR MOTION SYSTEM WITH AUTOMATIC LUBRICATOR - A linear motion system includes an elongated shaft, a movable member mounted at the elongated shaft, a lubricator unit defining therein a grease storage container for storing a lubricating grease, a motor mounted in the grease storage container, a lubricating grease guide connected to the motor, a controller mounted in the grease storage container, and a sensor adapted to provide an actuation signal to the controller upon movement of the movable member, causing the controller to start the motor in moving the lubricating grease guide to expel the storage lubricating grease out of the grease storage container onto the surface of the elongated shaft so as to achieve a self-lubricating effect. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260730 | ACTUATOR WITH QUICK-RELEASE MECHANISM - An actuator with a quick-release mechanism includes a base ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140260731 | Lead Screw Operated Rack-In Mechanism - A lead screw operated drawout mechanism for an electrical system is disclosed. The lead screw operated drawout mechanism includes a lead screw, a nut, a drive shaft and a connecting mechanism. The lead screw is supported on a support frame in a way such that the lead screw rotates with respect to the support frame. The nut is disposed on the lead screw, wherein rotary motion of the lead screw facilitates liner motion of the nut on the lead screw. The drive shaft is rigidly disposed on the nut and configures linear motion along with the nut. The connecting mechanism is functionally connected to the drive shaft and the electrical system for facilitating activation and de-activation of the electrical system. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260732 | CEMENT DEVICE RELEASE MECHANISM - A holding device having release mechanisms for securing and releasing one or more ball, dart, and/or plug members from the holding device into a tubular string disposed in a wellbore. The release mechanisms may include a planetary gear arrangement for extending and retracting a plunger member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. The release mechanisms may include a bevel gear arrangement for extending and retracting a finger support member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. The release mechanisms may include a pivotable, spring type arrangement for extending and retracting a finger support member disposed below the ball, dart, and/or plug members. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260733 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ELECTRIC CONTROLLED REACH CARRIAGE - An electric actuator replaces the hydraulic reach actuator in a reach carriage for a reach truck. The electric actuator may be a linear actuator and may have a rotary motor and a combination ball screw and ball assembly for converting the rotary motion of the motor into linear motion to extend and retract a rod. A force limiter can be disposed between the motor and the ball screw, and may be coupled to the motor and the ball screw. The force limiter prevents a contact force on the rod from damaging the motor. The force limiter allows the reach carriage to operate normally until a contact force occurs, then disengages if a threshold level of force is exceeded. The force limiter may be a torque limiter that automatically reengages after the contact force has attenuated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260734 | MOTION GUIDE APPARATUS - A motion guide apparatus includes a cylindrical member having a peripheral protrusion formed between two outer peripheral recesses, a housing engaged onto the cylindrical member and having a peripheral swelling formed between two peripheral depressions, a number of bearing members engaged between the cylindrical member and the housing, and two actuating ring members each having a number of orifices for engaging with the bearing members and each having an inner side portion directed toward the peripheral protrusion and the peripheral swelling, and each having an operating device extended into the gap that is formed between the peripheral protrusion and the peripheral swelling for wiping the lubricating oil. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260735 | COUNTERBALANCE SYSTEM FOR ASSISTING A USER - A counterbalance system and lifting system for assisting a user. The system includes one or more arms, such as lift arms, that by user input from a user may be operated to raise and lower a load carried by a tray. The system further includes a counterbalance mechanism connected to the one or more arms configured to assist raising and lowering the loaded tray. The counterbalance mechanism may be configured to adjust to a force provided by the counterbalance system in response to the load changing. The system further includes a release for engaging the counterbalance mechanism to assist the user in raising or lowering the tray. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260736 | GEAR WITH IDLE ZONES - The present teachings provide for a door linkage system including a drive side and a driven side. The drive side includes a drive gear and a drive arm. The driven side includes a driven gear configured to mesh with the drive gear and a guide plate in cooperation with the drive arm. The drive side moves the driven side between an open position and a closed position. Proximate to the open and the closed positions, the drive arm moves the driven side. Between the open and the closed positions, the drive gear moves the driven side. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260737 | ROTARY ACTUATION MECHANISM - A rotary actuation mechanism is disclosed. The rotary actuation mechanism can include an actuator having a body, and a slider movable on a linear path relative to the body. A first linkage can be pivotally coupled to the body at a first pivot having a first axis. A second linkage can be pivotally coupled to the slider at a second pivot having a second axis, and pivotally coupled to the first linkage at a third pivot. A length of the first linkage between the first pivot and the third pivot can be equal to a length of the second linkage between the second pivot and the third pivot. The slider can be movable to position the second axis in a collinear relationship with the first axis. The rotary actuation mechanism can include an anti-singularity device to constrain movement of the body when the first axis and the second axis are in the collinear relationship. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260738 | ELEVEN SPEED DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION - A transmission is connectable to an input member and includes an output transfer gear, first and second shaft members, first and second countershaft members, a plurality of co-planar gear sets, and a plurality of torque transmitting devices. The torque transmitting devices include a plurality of gears, synchronizer assemblies and a dual clutch assembly. The transmission is operable to provide at least one reverse speed ratio and a plurality of forward speed ratios between the input member and the output member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260739 | TRANSMISSION DEVICE FOR AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER - A transmission device for an automatic document feeder includes a driving gear set driven by a driving motor, a first swing arm equipped with a first driving roller set, a second swing arm equipped with a second driving roller set, and a one-way gear set driven by the driving gear set to keep transmitting rollers rotating in the same direction. The first swing arm is driven by the driving gear set and swingable between a first position and a second position to mesh the first driving roller set with a pickup device or an output device. The second swing arm is driven by the driving gear set and swingable between a third position and a fourth position to mesh the second driving roller set with the pickup device or the output device. When the first swing arm swings toward the first/second position, the second arm swings toward the fourth/third position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260740 | ELECTRIC MACHINE INCLUDING AN AXIAL RETAINER - An electric motor includes a gear assembly having at least one gear arranged within a stationary gear support. The stationary gear support includes an outer surface having an axial retainer mounting element. A drive shaft is operatively coupled to the at least one gear. An output shaft includes a first end and a second end. The second end is operatively coupled to the drive shaft. The output shaft is axially shiftable relative to the drive shaft in a first direction and in an opposing second direction. A clutch assembly is supported on the second end of the output shaft. The clutch assembly includes a clutch shell having a first end and a second end. An axial retainer is detachably mounted to the axial retainer mounting element. The axial retainer is configured and disposed to engage the second end of the clutch shell to limit axial travel of the clutch assembly. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260741 | DRIVE MECHANISM AND METHOD - A drive train is used at least including an input shaft and an output shaft. A clutch member is rotatable by a clutch shaft about an axis of rotation. The clutch shaft is supported for lateral movement along the axis of rotation to move the clutch member to cooperate with the drive train at a first lateral position to cause the output shaft to turn and to move the clutch member to a second lateral position to disengage the output shaft from rotation of the input shaft. A permanent magnet is supported by one end of the clutch shaft and arranged for receiving an external magnetic biasing force along the axis of rotation to selectively move the clutch member between the first and second lateral positions. A traveling shaft can be used to support a selected gear for movement by the permanent magnet to implement transmission and reversing configurations. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260742 | RACK AND PINION WEAR COMPENSATION - An automotive steering system includes a steering assembly including a rack and a pinion, and a rack bearing configured to contact the rack, the rack bearing disposed in a rack bearing bore of a housing. The system also includes a wear compensation assembly in fluid communication with a rack bearing bore cavity disposed within the rack bearing, the wear compensation assembly configured to draw fluid into the rack bearing bore cavity in response to movement of the rack bearing within the rack bearing bore. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260743 | WHEEL DRIVING APPARATUS - A wheel driving apparatus driving a wheel of a forklift, includes a casing; and a reduction gear mechanism section that is disposed inside the casing. A trunnion disposition portion in which a trunnion member is disposed to support a mast of the forklift is provided on an outer periphery of the casing, and an internal gear that configures the reduction gear mechanism section is provided on an inner side of the trunnion disposition portion in a radial direction. The internal gear is configured to include an internal tooth element which is independent from the casing. The internal tooth element is fixed to the casing in a state of being provided with a gap with respect to an inner periphery of the casing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260744 | AUTOMATED ROTATING BILL BOARD - This utility model relates in general to Advertising medium but more particularly to an Automated Rotating Billboards structures. The billboard structure comprising a billboard frame having lighting facility consisting of plurality of lighting fixtures secured thereto and being provided with a covering for securing advertisement thereon, the frame being supported by an upstanding post fixedly attached on its bottom portion thereof. The upstanding post comprising of a lower stationary post member and upper rotating post member. The upper post member is being adapted to rotate using an electric motor wherein the billboard is connected. With rotating billboard, it can be seen from all angles thus more efficient and convenient to use. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260745 | Hand Tool Gearing Unit - A hand tool gearing unit includes a fixed housing, a pivot housing mounted pivotably relative to the fixed housing about a pivot axis, a driving gearwheel, and a driven gearwheel mounted in the pivot housing. The hand tool gearing unit further includes a connecting unit which transmits a rotational movement from the driving gearwheel to the driven gearwheel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260746 | BALL SCREW DEVICE - A ball screw device includes a cylinder that surrounds the outer periphery of a ball nut. Accommodation holes are formed in the ball nut at a rolling start position and a rolling end position in ball rolling paths. An outer periphery turning groove is formed in an outer peripheral face of the ball nut, and the outer periphery turning groove and an inner peripheral face of the cylinder constitute a turning rolling path. The turning rolling path and connection passages formed in deflectors constitute a circulation path through which balls are returned from the rolling end position to the rolling start position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260747 | Method for Manufacturing Ball Screw and Ball Screw - A method for manufacturing a ball screw according to the present invention includes a seal fixing step of fixing a ring shaped seal ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140260748 | ONE-PIECE ANTI-BACKLASH NUT - The claimed subject matter provides an anti-backlash nut for use with a leadscrew. The nut can include two or more threaded sections and at least one semi-flexible section. The anti-backlash nut can be of one-piece construction and utilize the one or more flexible or biasing sections to apply one or more forces or offsets to the threaded sections to mitigate backlash. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260749 | SHIFT CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - A shift control device for an automatic transmission comprises a shift control member configured for manipulation by an operator to control a shift mechanism of a vehicle transmission, and an artificial feel mechanism coupled to the shift control member for providing tactile feedback. The artificial feel mechanism comprises a sensor, a controller, and a piezoelectric element. The sensor is configured for detecting a position of the shift mechanism and sending a signal that is indicative of the position. The controller is configured for receiving the signal, determining a control voltage, and providing the control voltage to the piezoelectric element. The piezoelectric element is configured and arranged so as to receive the control voltage and to apply a mechanical force that depends upon the control voltage and that is configured and applied so as to mechanically resist movement of the shift control member relative to the shift control bracket. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260750 | RESTRAINED SHIFT CABLE BRACKET IN AN ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN - An adjustable steering column for a vehicle is provided. The adjustable steering column includes a mounting bracket configured to be secured to an adjacent portion of the vehicle, the mounting bracket including at least one arm having a rake slot. A column jacket is pivotally mounted to the mounting bracket, the column jacket extending along a first axis and pivotable relative to the mounting bracket for adjustment in a rake direction and movable along the first axis for adjustment in a telescope direction. The adjustable steering column also includes a shift assembly having a shift mechanism secured to the column jacket and a shift cable bracket extending from the shift mechanism. The shift cable bracket is supported firstly by the shift mechanism and supported secondly adjacent to the mounting bracket at a distal anchor point. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260751 | Configurable Control For A Paving Machine - An operator interface having actuators associated therewith for controlling functions of a paving machine. The operator interface includes an interactive display and a configurable lockout control associated therewith. The interactive display is enabled to allow an operator to configure the configurable lockout control by selecting at least one function that is locked out of control by an associated actuator when the lockout control is activated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260752 | BICYCLE HANDLE SYSTEM - Next to a handle element, a bicycle handle system comprises a control element adapted to be fastened on the handlebar and serving to control an electric auxiliary motor. The control element has an actuation element rotatable on a bearing element. By turning the actuation element from a rest position to in particular two different activation positions, the assisting power from the auxiliary motor can be increased or reduced. For a simple, intuitive actuation of the actuation element, a return element is provided by which the actuation element is automatically returned from the first and, if applicable, the second activation position to a rest position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260753 | BICYCLE HANDLE SYSTEM - A bicycle handlebar system comprises a control element for controlling an electric auxiliary motor, said element being adapted to be fastened to the handlebar. The control element has a housing, wherein a plurality of switching elements is arranged in recesses in the housing, one membrane button is arranged in the housing per switching element, the switching element acting on said membrane button, and the membrane buttons are interconnected through a common flexibly conductor path. | 2014-09-18 |
20140260754 | BICYCLE HANDLE SYSTEM - A bicycle handle system comprises a handle element to be fastened on a handlebar. Further, a control element is arranged laterally next to the handle element. The control element serves to control an electric auxiliary motor. The control element has a bearing element on which an actuation element can be turned. The bearing element has switching tabs connected thereto. By turning the actuation element, the switching tabs actuate electric switching elements. | 2014-09-18 |