Measuring and testing inventions 03/06

20060065038 - Method for monitoring a rotatonal speed sensor: In a method for monitoring a rotation rate sensor with a vibrational gyroscope which has a first input and a first output which form part of a primary control loop which excites the vibrational gyroscope by supplying an excitation signal to the first input at its natural frequency, where the...

20060065039 - Methods and apparatus for reducing vibration rectification errors in closed-loop accelerometers: Systems and methods for minimizing vibration rectification error (VRE) for a closed-loop accelerometer. In one embodiment, the method includes applying a known vibration signal to the closed-loop accelerometer along a first axis and adjusting a feedback gain setting until VRE is below a first threshold value. After the feedback gain...

20060065040 - Method for functionally testing a filling level sensor: The invention relates to a method for functionally testing a filling level sensor which measures the filling level of a liquid in a tank, in which method a change in filling level that is measured by the filling level sensor is compared with a calculated change in filling level. According...

20060065041 - Mounting structure for an air-fuel ratio sensor in a motorcycle, and exhaust subassembly including same: A mounting structure for an air-fuel ratio sensor in a motorcycle is provided which eliminates the influence of water gathered in an exhaust pipe upon the air-fuel ratio sensor and improves the mountability of the air-fuel ratio sensor to the exhaust pipe. The air-fuel ratio sensor is mounted on an...

20060065042 - Knock sensor: A stacked body constituted by a first insulating sheet, a first terminal plate, a piezoelectric element, a second terminal plate, a second insulating sheet, a weight, and a disk spring is fitted over a cylindrical portion of a base, clamped and held between a nut and a flange portion of...

20060065043 - Method and system for detecting leak in electronic devices: Disclosed are methods and systems for testing electronic devices for leak detection, wherein the test does not destroy the electronic devices. In one method of detecting a leak in a sealed package, a sealed package is placed in a test gas environment, thereby allowing the test gas to diffuse into...

20060065044 - Viscometer: A viscometer including a thermal block, a thermo device to control temperature of the thermal block, a temperature sensor to sense temperature of the thermal block, a capillary tube embedded in the thermal block such that the capillary tube is in thermal contact with the thermal block, an entrance tube...

20060065045 - Microelectromechanical system (mems) viscosity sensor for fluid health monitoring: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a MEM viscosity sensor that is configured to be operated submerged in a liquid. The MEMS viscosity sensor comprises a MEMS variable capacitor comprising a plurality of capacitor plates capable of being submerged in a liquid. An actuator places a driving force...

20060065046 - Measurement cell and method for the analysis of liquids: This invention relates to a liquid measurement cell for micromechanical sensors, so-called cantilever sensors. These sensors are e.g. used for the detection of biomolecules without the need for fluorescent or radioactive labelling. These measurements are usually carried out in liquids, where air or gas bubbles present in the analyte inside...

20060065047 - Atomic force microscope: An apparatus includes a sample stage, a cantilever mount, a cantilever-force detector, a cantilever feedback system, and a sample stage feedback system. The sample stage is configured for holding a sample. The cantilever mount is configured for mechanically fixing a mechanical cantilever having a scanning tip. The cantilever-force detector is...

20060065048 - Sensor arrays based on electronic oscillators: A sensor array for measuring various parameters in a machine environment, the sensor array comprising a number of oscillators, each of the oscillators comprising a feedback network, an amplifier and a limiter being connected together in a loop. The feedback network has a frequency which varies with the parameters to...

20060065049 - Fluid flow sensor and fluid flow measurement device: A Thermal type fluid flow sensor comprises a heating resistor formed on a thin film of a substrate, and plural thermal sensitive resistors configuring a bridge circuit. The thermal sensitive resistors are disposed on the thin film of the substrate so as to be located on an adjacent upstream side...

20060065050 - Acceleration/angular velocity sensor unit: A longitudinal G sensor 51 and a roll rate sensor 54 are mounted onto a back surface 61b of a substrate 61 in parallel with an X-axis and a lateral G sensor 52 and a pitch rate sensor 55 are mounted thereon in parallel with a Y-axis, the longitudinal G...

20060065051 - Dielectric accelerometer: An apparatus and a method for measuring acceleration are disclosed. The apparatus, includes a fluid container; a dielectric fluid mixture disposed within the fluid container, the dielectric fluid mixture including at least two dielectric components having different relative dielectrics; and a pair of electrode plates oriented so that, when energized...

20060065052 - Extended accuracy variable capacitance bridge accelerometer: A bridge accelerometer system includes four capacitors, wherein two capacitors are formed on each side of a rigid member. The other two capacitors are similarly constructed, except that the rigid member is replaced by a flexured plate. The construction of the plates with respect to the flexured plate is substantially...

20060065053 - Extended accuracy variable capacitance bridge accelerometer: A capacitance type physical quantity sensor includes a sensor chip and a circuit chip. The sensor chip includes: a support substrate; a semiconductor layer; a movable electrode; and a fixed electrode. The sensor chip is stacked on the circuit chip such that the movable electrode and the fixed electrode face...

20060065054 - Semiconductor acceleration sensor: A semiconductor acceleration sensor is disclosed which has a small difference in acceleration detection sensitivity among X, Y, and Z axes and a high detection sensitivity. The acceleration sensor has a mass portion in its center, a support frame surrounding the mass portion, and a plurality of flexible arms connecting...

20060065055 - Method and apparatus for phased array based ultrasonic evaluation of rail: In accordance with one embodiment, the present technique provides a testing apparatus for testing material integrity of an object. The exemplary testing apparatus includes a phased array transducer, which is disposed external to the object. The phased array transducer is configured to transmit a first set of ultrasonic signals and...

20060065056 - Non-contact measurement of material property: A process for measuring a property of a sample is provided. The sample has an external surface enclosing an inner portion, and firstly, the sample is deformed by applying a predetermined non-contact pressure to deform a portion of the sample. Then a signal, which is at least suitable for transmission...

20060065057 - Super-precise micro-differential pressure measuring device and super-precise differential pressure measuring device: The ultra-precision micro-differential pressure measuring device comprises a device body 1 having an inner space part therein, a pressure receiving plate 3 which is installed inside the inner space of the device body 1 and divides the said inner space hermetically into a lower space 7 and an upper part...

20060065058 - Process adapter: A pressure transducer for clean environments is disclosed. The pressure transducer includes a process coupler, a sensor module, a shield and electronics. The process coupler is configured to couple to a source of process media at a process inlet. The sensor module is coupled to the process coupler and has...

20060065059 - Load test apparatus for shipping containers: Load test apparatus for shipping containers comprising a horizontal beam (200), the beam having pivotal plate assemblies (210) attached to lifting eyes (330) or other feature of a container by cables (130) or similar means, extending from the pivotal plates to the lifting eyes. The pivotal plates rotate about a...

20060065060 - Pressure detecting mat and antidecubitus system provided with the same: A pressure-detecting mat includes a plurality of communication modules that are configured to communicate with each other using the two dimension diffusive signal-transmission technology, a module layer that includes the plurality of communication modules scattered therein, a plurality of conductive layers that electrically interconnect the plurality of communication modules, at...

20060065062 - Connecting structure for connecting a load measurement device and a load input portion: A connecting structure for connecting a load measurement device and a load input portion includes an oscillating portion provided at the load measurement device and oscillated upon receipt of a load from an object to be measured, the oscillating portion being applied with the load from the load input portion,...

20060065061 - Load bearing device including overload indicator: Load-bearing devices, each including an overload indicator of the present invention interconnecting load bearing connectors, preferably elongated load bearing connectors are provided. In preferred embodiments, the load bearing connectors are chains, ropes, wire ropes, cables, straps and the like, preferably chain. The wire form overload indicator preferably includes a modified...

20060065063 - Apparatus for testing powder properties: The powder analytical apparatus of the invention includes a hopper that is connected to a controllable agitator by a separable link. The hopper has an exit port at its lower end that is at an acute angle to the axis of the hopper. A planar gate is mounted parallel to...

20060065064 - Process for selecting shaped particles, a process for installing a system, a process for reacting a gaseous feedstock in such a system, a computer program, a computer program product, and a computer system: A process for selecting shaped particles for use in a tube which is capable of being packed with shaped particles to form a packed bed in the tube. A desired value of one or more properties of the packed bed is defined. The dimensions of the shaped particles are calculated...

20060065065 - Metal element inspection device and metal element inspection method: A metal element inspection device comprising a conveying portion for sequentially transporting a plurality of metal elements, wherein a flank side recessed part formed in a metal element for a Continuously Variable Transmission belt is placed on a rail and travels along that rail; and an inspection rod inserted in...

20060065066 - High pressure self contained probe insertion and retraction assembly for sacrificial, chemical injection and atomization, pneumatic, and electronic probes: A high-pressure probe insertion and retraction apparatus that is self contained in that it does not require additional tools to complete the insertion and retraction process. A conveyance tube is used to convey the probe into a high-pressure vessel or flowline, thereby allowing transmission of chemicals, pneumatic signals, and electronic...

20060053862 - Method and device for calibration sensors: A method and device are disclosed for calibrating sensors, which sensors are arranged on semiconductor chips and are e.g. to be used for detecting a substance in a fluid. The sensors are calibrated while they are still assembled on a semiconductor wafer by exposing the wafer to a calibration fluid...

20060053863 - Self-diagnosis of a vibrating level gauge: Described is a method for detecting and/or for monitoring the level of a medium stored in a vessel and in particular to a method for diagnosing the functionality of the electromechanical oscillation unit of a vibration level gauge. An electromechanical transducer of the electromechanical oscillation unit of a vibration level...

20060053864 - Axial flow scan testable filter system: A filter system having in-situ scan capabilities is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a downstream probe which may be rotated to scan the field of a filter installed in the system. The probe may be utilized for leak detection, velocity measurements, efficiency testing and the...

20060053865 - Speed and fluid flow controller: A system and method for measuring fluid flow rate in a system where fluid is pumped, such as a gas monitoring instrument where gas is pumped from a space such as a room or enclosure through a conduit to a sensor. The flow of gas through a pump is determined...

20060053867 - System and method for automatically judging the sealing effectiveness of a sealed compartment: An improved and non-destructive test method and system utilizes ultrasound wave energy to automatically judge the sealing effectiveness of a sealed compartment such as the cabin of a motor vehicle or aircraft. An ultrasonic transmitter generates ultrasound energy of a specified frequency within the compartment, and one or more ultrasound...

20060053866 - Smoke and clean air generating machine for detecting the presence and location of leaks in a fluid system: A smoke and clean air generating machine for detecting the presence and location of leaks in a fluid system (e.g. the evaporative or brake system of a motor vehicle). A source of gas (e.g. air or nitrogen) under pressure is delivered to a smoke generating apparatus or to a flow...

20060053868 - Fuel vapor detection system for vehicles: An electric motor or generator is used to spin the vehicle's internal combustion engine while the engine is not running, in order to draw a vacuum within the vapor control system. Vacuum bleed off is then monitored to determine if an unacceptable condition in the control system may exist. The...

20060053869 - Apparatus and method for providing a fluid cut measurement of a multi-liquid mixture compensated for entrained gas: An apparatus for determining a fluid cut measurement of a multi-liquid mixture includes a first device configured to sense at least one parameter of the mixture to determine a fluid cut of a liquid in the mixture. A second device is configured to determine a concentration of gas in the...

20060053870 - System and method for detecting particles: An acoustic detector based on rupture event scanning (“REVS”) with a detection setup allowing the monitoring of REVS signals near the driving frequency and with optimized impedance matching between the REVS crystal and the front-end of the detection circuitry for use in detecting the presence of particles such as bacteria,...

20060053871 - Embedded piezoelectric microcantilever sensors: An apparatus and method for sensing chemical and/or biological analytes includes a deflectable arm of a microcantilever at least partially embedded within a sensing element. A gaseous or liquid medium which may include the analyte being detected is introduced to the sensing element. The sensing element undergoes volumetric expansion or...

20060053872 - Methods for low-cost estimation of steam turbine performance: A method for determining efficiency of an installed steam turbine includes estimating, at a first plurality of times, a first mean value and a first variance of at least one performance variable of the steam turbine utilizing a set of station sensors. The method further includes estimating, at a second...

20060053874 - High temperature combustion tube: An improved reaction tube having an interior configured for bifurcated chambers. The present device has an inert chamber and a catalyst chamber where the materials contained therein are decoupled from one another. This improved tube is especially beneficial as it provides for greater working efficiency, preservation of catalytic materials, straightforward...

20060053873 - Method and apparatus for testing a moving vehicle: An apparatus and method is provided for testing at least one performance characteristic of a vehicle....

20060053875 - Pressure-measuring glow plug: A pressure-measuring glow plug for a diesel engine with a plug body (3, 4) for insertion into a cylinder of the diesel engine, a heating rod (1) which is arranged in the plug body (3, 4), and a pressure sensor, which is arranged under an initial tension between the heating...

20060053876 - Active adaptation of control algorithms for a central tire inflation system: A method for control of a tire pressure management system (or central tire inflation system) is provided which enables active adaptation of control variables in the system in response to variations in air line volume. The air line volume in a conduit between an air source and a vehicle tire...

20060053877 - Apparatus and method for evaluating subterranean environments: A subterranean environment evaluating apparatus and method, which measure, e.g., the geologic distribution coefficient in a subterranean environments using, e.g., a pit formed by boring. The subterranean environment evaluating apparatus comprises a geologic evaluation sensor, a pump, an analyzer, a PC, a data transmitter, etc., and it is disposed in...

20060053878 - Thermal type mass flow rate sensor made of corrosion resistant metal, and fluid supply equipment using the same: A corrosion resistant thermal type mass flow rate sensor, and a fluid supply device employing the sensor, are provided thus allowing enhanced corrosion resistance of the thermal type mass flow rate sensor, improve responsiveness, to be achieved particle-free, and to prevent unevenness of product qualities. A thermal type mass flow...

20060053879 - Rotary remote visual liquid quantity indicator: A rotary remote visual liquid quantity indicator allows a user to remotely determine the amount of liquid in a container, such as an accumulator on an aircraft. A flexible rotary cable assembly may be coupled between a rotatable drum and a remote indicator having a rotatable cap, the rotatable drum...

20060053880 - Wireless fluid level measuring system: A level-sensing probe positioned in a tank is divided into sections with each section including (i) a fluid-level capacitive sensor disposed along the length thereof, (ii) an inductor electrically coupled to the capacitive sensor, (iii) a sensor antenna positioned for inductive coupling to the inductor, and (iv) an electrical conductor...

20060053881 - Measurement apparatus for measuring fuel capacity used in a fuel cell system: The present invention is to provide a measurement apparatus of measuring fuel capacity used in fuel cell system; the measurement apparatus comprises a sensor device, a resistor, an A/D converter and a controller. The sensor device comprises a first electrode and a second electrode and accommodated in fuel storage and/or...

20060053882 - Method and apparatus for balancing gas turbine engines: A method is provided for field balancing an assembly including a power turbine. The method includes coupling the power turbine to a load, identifying a first balancing plane that is aft of the power turbine, and identifying a second balancing plane that is forward of the power turbine. A balancing...

20060053883 - Structures for supporting vibrators and devices for measuring physical quantities: m

20060053884 - Structures for supporting vibrators and devices for measuring physical quantities: It is provided a supporting structure having a substrate 12 and bonding wires 14A, 14B fixed onto the substrate 12 and connected to a vibrator 1. The substrate 12 has a pair of fixed portions 12a opposing each other and a pair of non-fixed portions 12b opposing each other. The...

20060053885 - Horizontal and tuning fork vibratory microgyroscope: A horizontal and tuning fork vibratory microgyroscope is provided for detecting angular velocity and angular acceleration of an inertial object when the inertial object is rotated, wherein resonance directions of the microgyroscope are on the same horizontal plane in both sensing and driving modes. The microgyroscope includes a substrate, an...

20060053886 - Vibroguard for machine elements: A measuring system for structure-borne noise measurement of machine elements in machine housings. The measuring system is fixed to the machine housing via a lubrication hold opening. A mounting pin with a continuous bore hole. A housing receives a printed circuit board provided with electronic components for signal evaluation. A...

20060053887 - Generalized inertial measurement error reduction through multiple axis rotation during flight: An inertial measurement unit is provided. The inertial measurement unit comprises two rotational axes, wherein a first of the two rotational axes is aligned nominally along a thrust axis and a second of the two rotational axes is aligned substantially perpendicular to a plane formed by a local gravity vector...

20060053888 - Acceleration sensor:

20060053889 - Acceleration sensor: Each electrode substrate (4) has an electret layer (1) formed to cover surfaces of the fixed electrodes (4c, 4b, 4a). At least one of the electrode substrates defines, centrally thereof, a through hole (7). A shaft portion of the umbrella-like weight (3) extends through the through hole (7) from outside,...

20060053890 - Capacitance type acceleration sensor: A capacitance type acceleration sensor includes a semiconductor substrate, a weight portion supported with the substrate through a spring portion, a movable electrode integrated with the weight portion, and a fixed electrode cantilevered with the substrate. The movable electrode is displaced along with a facing surface of the movable electrode...

20060053891 - Apparatus and method for area limited-access through transmission ultrasonic inspection: An apparatus and method for inspecting a structure are provided which include receiving probes and area transducers disposed proximate opposite surfaces of a structure under inspection. An area transducer uniformly emits ultrasonic signals over an area which may be scanned by a receiving probe without corresponding movement of the area...

20060053892 - Magnetically attracted inspecting apparatus and method using a fluid bearing: An apparatus and method for inspecting a structure are provided which include probes with sensing elements and are disposed proximate opposite surfaces of a structure, where only one of the probes need be driven. A tracking probe may be magnetically coupled to a driven probe and move in coordination therewith....

20060053893 - Pressure measuring unit: A pressure measuring unit is provided, which is as universally usable as possible. The pressure measuring unit includes a ceramic pressure sensor held in a metal housing. Surfaces of the housing coming during measurement in contact with a medium, whose pressure is to be measured, are provided with a coating...

20060053894 - Pressure sensor: A pressure sensor includes a hollow cylindrical stem, a sensor chip, and a wiring board. The hollow cylindrical stem has a pressure-sensitive flexible diaphragm at a first axial end thereof and an opening at a second axial end thereof, the opening for transmitting pressure into the stem. The sensor chip...

20060053895 - Pressure sensor apparatus and method of producing the same: A pressure sensor apparatus includes a reception container for receiving a pressure sensor, the reception container having an opening on one side. Furthermore, the pressure sensor apparatus includes a protective membrane closing the opening, a pressure sensor arranged in the reception container, and a gel arranged between the pressure sensor...

20060053896 - Pressure sensor: In a pressure sensor which has a metal housing 12 containing a sensor chip 11 and a joint housing 14 and in which an insulating member 15 is arranged to electrically insulate both of the metal housing 12 and the joint housing 14 from each other, the metal housing 12...

20060053898 - Dynamometric cell: A dynamometric cell having an elastically deformable force transducer for receiving a weight force and a sensor arrangement for detecting the deformation of the force transducer and its conversion into an electric weight signal is disclosed, wherein the force transducer is connected to a mounting member at its first end...

20060053897 - Measuring device: A measuring device for measuring strength/acceleration comprising a frame part, which is arranged to be in contact with a power transmitting means. The frame part is formed as an independent separate component comprising a gap for receiving the power transmitting means and the gap is provided with a sensor element...

20060053899 - Flexible framework for capacitive sensing: A flexible framework supports electrically-conductive elements in a capacitive sensing arrangement. Identical frames are arranged end-to-end with adjacent frames being capable of rotational movement therebetween. Each frame has first and second passages extending therethrough and parallel to one another. Each of the first and second passages is adapted to receive...

20060053900 - Metering apparatus: Metering apparatus comprising wall portions which define an elongate generally upright cavity of substantially uniform cross-section and an inlet to the cavity to enable fluid which is to be metered to be fed into the cavity. The apparatus further comprises a pressure transducer which is in communication with fluid in...

20060053901 - Flow meter for gaseous media: For the purpose of metering a flow of gaseous media, there is arranged a perturbation body in a measuring chamber which has a medium flowing through it, and an ultrasonic excitation signal is transmitted through the measuring chamber transverse to the direction of flow and at a point downstream of...

20060053902 - Devices, installations and methods for improved fluid flow measurement in a conduit: Differential pressure measurement devices, installations and methods are disclosed, the devices including a main body and retainer. The main body is characterized by a front portion having a substantially constant curvilinear flow facing front surface, a rear portion, and a substantially constant diameter portion between the front portion and the...

20060053903 - Web tension indicator: A web tension indicator comprises a housing configured to receive a web therethrough, a spring member carried within the housing, and means for indicating that the web is under tension when a force resulting from tension applied to the web is applied by the web against the spring member. The...

20060053904 - Pinching detection device: A pinching detection device for detecting that an object has been pinched in an opening/closing apparatus. The device includes a sensor having temperature dependence and detecting that an object has been pinched, based on a frequency element and a magnitude of an output signal; a filter portion for extracting a...

20060053905 - Focusing device based on bonded plate structures: The invention provides a low mass and size thermal focusing device for a gas phase analytical device. The device has two or more plates bonded together. The device also has at least one channel with an entrance and exit is formed within allowing ingress and egress of a gas stream....

20060053906 - Method and apparatus for grain sample storage: A method and apparatus for grain sample storage. A first step involves securing to an outside wall of a grain bin, a dedicated weather resistant and vermin resistant storage container capable of holding numerous small grain samples. A second step involves storing the numerous small grain samples required in order...

20060053907 - End effector inspection apparatus and method: An end effector for inspecting a structure is provided. An end effector includes a magnetically coupled attachment member for connecting the end effector to a control system bridge. An end effector also includes a telescoping arm at least partially disposed inside a tube. A force mechanism provides a force to...

20060053909 - Physical quantity sensor, lead frame, and manufacturing method therefor: A physical quantity sensor is constituted using a lead frame having at least one stage and a plurality of leads whose bases are arranged in the same plane, wherein at least one physical quantity sensor chip having a plurality of electrode pads is mounted on the stage and is inclined...

20060053908 - Sensor device: A sensor unit includes a pressure sensor, an acceleration sensor and a signal-processing circuit, which are disposed on the bottom surface of a lead to form a line in the longitudinal direction of the sensor unit. The pressure sensor and the acceleration sensor are disposed at respective symmetrical positions with...

20060053910 - Cluster gauge mounting structure for vehicles: A cluster gauge mounting structure for vehicles includes a hole part of an instrument panel, the instrument panel being connected to a windshield of a vehicle and forming a front inside part of the vehicle, a cluster gauge mounted to an inside of the hole part of the instrument panel...

20060053911 - Immersible thermal mass flow meter: A thermal anemometer or mass flow meter having temperature and flow velocity sensor elements is provided in which a thin film temperature sensor is provided in the heated sensor of the fluid velocity sensor element of the system. The thin-film sensor is captured at least partially within a spacer or...

20060048562 - Gas sensor and control method therefor: A gas sensor includes a gas detection chamber into which a detection gas is introduced, a detecting element and a compensating element each disposed in the gas detection chamber, a detection device which detects the concentration of a detection target gas contained in the detection gas, in accordance with a...

20060048563 - Method and measurement probe for the performance of measurements in water supply systems: Measuring elements for the output of measured quantities in respect of the flow, namely the flow quantity and direction, the water pressure and the flow noise are integrated in a measurement probe (1) for water supply networks (13), whereby all these measuring elements are connected or can be connected to...

20060048564 - Systems and methods for monitoring the integrity of a tank: A conduit is connected to the interstice between an outer and inner wall of a storage tank or the liner thereof and may be used to monitor the integrity of the interstice. The conduit comprises a coupling in fluid communication with the interstice, a tube connected at one end to...

20060048565 - Test stand for simulation of the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine: c

20060048566 - Computerized single car test device system: A test system for computerized single car test devices. The test system includes at least one car tester having a first connector for connecting a first port to a brake pipe of the car, valves for selectively interconnecting ports of the tester, at least one pressure sensor sensing pressure at...

20060048567 - Tire monitoring system and its monitor receiver, monitor and sensor: The present invention provides a tire monitoring system, its monitor receiver, a monitor and a sensor for monitoring conditions of a tire even when a tire is replaced with another tire fixed with a sensor employing a transmission method different from that employed by a monitor. In other words, the...

20060048568 - Thermal mass flow sensor: A thermal mass flow sensor is disclosed that includes a housing (16) having a first sensor region and a second sensor region, a first thin film temperature sensor (39) formed at the first sensor region and a second thin film temperature sensor (58) formed at the second sensor region. A...

20060048569 - Probe to detect the level of a liquid particularly water, within a boiler, particularly in a small electric household appliance: The invention relates to a probe (1) to detect the level of a liquid. particularly water, within a boiler (10), particularly in a small electric household appliance, comprising a probe plug (2), provided at the bottom with a joint (5) for coupling with the boiler body (10), a metallic disc...

20060048570 - Rod-shaped element for liquid level detection and corresponding device for liquid level detection: A metal rod-shaped element for a liquid detecting device is essentially cylindrical and has first and second ends. In at least one length, starting from the second end, the element has an isolating coating and an electrode strip is provided which extends along a longitudinal axis of the element. The...

20060048571 - Fuel measuring device: The present invention relates to a fuel measuring device, more particularly, to a fuel measuring device having a non-intrusive (or non-contact) structure between a rotor and a magneto resistive sensor, resulting in reducing of measurement errors that are usually caused by imperfect mechanical contact or corroded contacts....

20060048572 - Physical quantity sensor and method for manufacturing the same: A capacitance type humidity sensor includes: a detection substrate including a detection portion on a first side of the detection substrate; and a circuit board including a circuit portion. The detection portion detects humidity on the basis of capacitance change of the detection portion. The circuit portion processes the capacitance...

20060048573 - Speed sensor and method of attaching the same: A speed sensor (B, C) produces a signal that reflects the angular velocity of a shaft (4) which rotates in a case (2) having a mounting surface (10), beyond which the shaft projects to provide a target (6), and threaded holes (12) which open out of the mounting surface. The...

20060048574 - Acceleration sensor and method for detecting an acceleration: An acceleration sensor comprises a mass, which can be deflected in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction, a driving means effective to vibrate the mass, a detection means for detecting times when the mass passes a predetermined position when an acceleration is applied, and...

20060048575 - Drop shock measurement system and acceleration sensor element used in the same: The drop impact measuring system has i) a plurality of bimorph-type acceleration sensor containing a plurality of free vibrating sections each of which has individual draw-out electrodes; ii) a switch section for selecting output from the bimorph-type acceleration sensors; iii) an amplifying circuit for amplifying a signal applied via the...

20060048576 - Bearing steel,method for evaluating large-sized inclusions in the steel and rolling bearing: A first object is to provide a method for evaluating large-sized inclusions in a bearing steel. The method enables quantitative evaluation of large-sized inclusions even if the steel has a high degree of cleanliness. Further, a second object is to provide an appropriate bearing steel evaluated by the method for...

20060048577 - Ultrasonic sensor system for web-guiding apparatus: A sensor system for determining the position of at least one edge of at least one web material traveling along a predetermined path. In one embodiment, the sensor system has at least one transmitter block having a plurality of transmitters capable of selectively transmitting ultrasonic signals and at least one...

20060048578 - Method and apparatus for carrying out non-destructive testing of materials: A method of testing a material sample for defects, comprising the steps of applying a test signal to the material sample, receiving a return signal from the material sample and analysing the return signal to determine whether the material sample is defective. In one aspect of the present invention the...

20060048579 - Method and device for testing a component having a complex surface contour by means of ultrasound: The invention relates to a method and a device for testing a structural component having a complex surface contour by means of ultrasound, at least one ultrasonic head (UPK) being guided along the surface contour (OK) of the structural component (BT) by means of a manipulator (MM) having several axial...

20060048580 - Pressure sensor: The invention provides a pressure sensor with a housing for a pressure sensing arrangement, e.g. a semi-conductor arrangement. The housing consists of a bottom part and an intermediate member with a through hole forming a sidewall of a cavity for the pressure sensing arrangement. A membrane is attached to the...

20060048581 - Method for determination of the stress on blades of a turbine machine during operation and corresponsing device for carrying out said method: The method serves to determine the vibrational state of turbine blades, arranged on a rotor shaft, mounted such as to rotate in a housing and/or of guide vanes. At least one electromagnetic wave is transmitted into a flow channel in the vicinity of the blades, using means for the generation...

20060048582 - Load cell attachment structure: This load cell attachment structure includes a male screw which is formed on a load sensing part of the load cell, a nut which attaches the load cell to the attachment plate by engaging with the male screw, and a wave washer which is disposed between the attachment plate and...

20060048583 - Total gas meter using speed of sound and velocity measurements: An apparatus is provided for measuring total gas content of a fluid flowing through a process line. The apparatus comprises a bleed line in fluid communication with the process line for bleeding a portion of the fluid from the process line at a bleed line pressure that is lower than...

20060048584 - Support for electrical/electronic means and/or electrical power supply means for a hand dynamometer tool, in particular for a torque wrench operating by breaking mechanical equilibrium: A support for supporting electrical and/or electronic means and/or electrical power supply means for a hand dynamometer tool, in particular for a torque wrench operating by breaking mechanical equilibrium. A body of substantially cylindrical shape that extends along a longitudinal axis, defined by two end faces, recesses and/or seats suitable...

20060048585 - Method and device for operating a vehicle: A method and a device for operating a vehicle allow a torque of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle to be measured. A torsional angle at at least one drive shaft of the vehicle is measured, and the torque transmitted via the at least one drive shaft is ascertained...

20060048586 - Torque sensor: In a torque sensor, a first detection tube (13) made from magnetic material covers a cylindrical magnetic leak prevention member (12) that is made from nonmagnetic material and covers a first shaft (3) made from magnetic material. Magnetic resistance to magnetic flux, which passes through one end of the first...

20060048587 - Device for extracting power: The powder sampling device comprises, next to a vertical channel (1) a drawer that is also vertical which may be lowered so that a groove (5) passes into a sampling mouth (12). A flap (15) may be extended to direct the powder towards the groove (5) temporarily and fill it,...

20060048589 - Apparatus for moving a measuring device along a pipe: The apparatus is for displacing a measurement device along a pipe. The apparatus comprises a bracelet; a support device for supporting the measurement device in relation to the bracelet; at least one drive wheel each having an axis, mounted on the bracelet and oriented for displacing the bracelet along the...

20060048588 - Relating to appraratus for the assessment of the condition of fruits and vegetables: Apparatus for assessing the condition of fruit or vegetables comprises a transducer (22) which is brought into contact with the surface of fruit or vegetable (12) in a tapping motion. The transducer (22), where it contacts the fruit or vegetable's surface is generally curved in shape to ensure accuracy of...

20060042351 - Self-testing and self-calibrating detector: A self-testing and self-calibrating detector utilizing an internally produced reference gas. A detector that is sensitive to a target analyte as well as a reference gas can be utilized. A gas releasing material, such as a heated metal hydride, releases the reference gas. The partial pressure of the reference gas...

20060042350 - System and method of sensitivity adjustment for an electrochemical sensor: A gas detector with a compensated electrochemical sensor exhibits altered sensitivity in response to decreasing sensitivity relative to both gas exposure and non-gas exposure. A sensitivity adjustment can be established in response thereto....

20060042352 - Geophone calibration technique: Various techniques are described which may be used to facilitate and improve seismic exploration activities. For example, one aspect of the present invention is directed to a technique for enabling in-situ measurement of geophone response parameters. Another aspect of the present invention is directed to a technique for improving geophone...

20060042353 - Analyte quantitation using semiconducting metal oxide gas sensors: A method for quantitating analyte in a process gas stream using a gas sensor system having a plurality of sensor cells containing multiple semiconducting metal oxide gas sensors. The method includes calibrating and baselining each cell, and flowing a process gas through each cell for a respective time interval. Sensor...

20060042354 - Semiconductor type hydrogen sensor, detection method and hydrogen detecting device: The invention relates to a high sensitive semiconductor type hydrogen sensor, an alarm of hydrogen which incorporates this sensor and a method of sensing hydrogen concentrations by using this sensor....

20060042355 - Method and system of estimating mbt timing using in-cylinder ionization signal: A robust multi-criteria minimum timing for the best torque (MBT) timing estimation method and apparatus utilizes different ionization signal waveforms that are generated under different engine operating conditions. The MBT timing criteria is calculated based upon both ionization and analog derivative ionization. Multiple MBT timing criteria are determined and combined...

20060042356 - Measuring soil permeability in situ: Soil permeability is measured in situ by connecting an elongated fluid supply tube to a section of prefabricated vertical drain for remote fluid communication with interior portions of the drain. The combination drain with attached tube is then installed into the soil at a predetermined level below the soil surface...

20060042357 - Carrier line oriented spin high voltage leak detection system and method: Inspection and leak detection of electrically insulated containers having an electrically conductive solution therein in high speed assembly carrier line systems, includes controlled carrier structure and methods for carrying, conveying, orientating, and spinning the containers in a desired line of travel for high frequency high voltage spark testing workstation processing....

20060042358 - Method and apparatus for detecting leaks in a fluid cooling system: One embodiment of the present method and apparatus for detecting leaks in a fluid cooling system enables a user to rapidly detect fluid leaks in the vicinity of a microprocessor chip or other delicate item. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a detector and a border coupled to the detector...

20060042359 - Scan testable filter housing assembly for exhaust applications: A filter housing assembly for exhaust applications and method of testing the same is provided. In one embodiment, the filter housing assembly includes a housing having a filter receiving aperture, a first air flow port configured to couple the housing to an exhaust system and a second air flow port...

20060042360 - Evaluation apparatus for scientific phenomena and evaluation method for scientific phenomena using the same: In the evaluation apparatus of the present invention, there are formed a plurality of minute channels having a cross-sectional area of not more than 1 mm2, one end of each of these channels joins in at a single meeting point and, when liquids are put into one or more of...

20060042361 - Measuring instrument provided with solid composnent concentrating means: The present invention relates to a measuring instrument (1) comprising a channel (60) for moving a sample liquid (BL) containing a solid component (B1) and providing a liquid reaction field and first and second electrodes (31, 32) which are used to apply voltage to the liquid reaction field. The first...

20060042362 - Hardness tester: A hardness tester for measuring hardness of a sample by applying a predetermined test load to the sample with an indenter attached to an indenter attaching member so as to form an indentation on the sample, comprises: the indenter attaching member to which the indenter is attached detachably; the indenter...

20060042363 - Method for detecting corrosion in industrial process equipment: A method for detecting corrosion in a vessel comprising providing within the vessel a tube having a wall thickness selected to allow corrosion to penetrate fully through the tube before that amount of corrosion exceeds the corrosion allowance of the vessel, the tube comprising a pressure sensor to detect a...

20060042364 - Angled tip for a scanning force microscope: A microscope probe includes a cantilever having a carbon nanostructure attached thereto at a distally oriented angle. A method of making the microscope probe can include the steps of: providing a cantilever; depositing a masking layer on a surface of the cantilever; developing a deterministic spot of the masking layer;...

20060042365 - Vehicle securing mechanism for a dynamometer: A securing mechanism for attachment to a chassis dynamometer for securing a motor vehicle on the chassis dynamometer, the securing mechanism including a vehicle engaging component which, when the securing mechanism is attached to the chassis dynamometer, is engageable with a vehicle on the dynamometer to thereby secure the vehicle...

20060042367 - Judging method of vehicle loading condition: To provide a judging method of loading condition of a vehicle and a tire deflation warning system capable of preventing alarming four-wheel diffusion for a vehicle with heavy load. The judging method of vehicle loading condition including the steps of detecting rotational speeds of wheels mounted on a vehicle, calculating...

20060042366 - Pneumatic tyre comprising an indicator of excess temperature reached during use: A temperature indicator includes at least one reactive substance and at least one dye substance. The at least one reactive substance has a threshold temperature and the at least one dye substance has at least one characteristic peak in its absorption or emission spectrum. When an excess temperature is reached...

20060042368 - Tire inflation pressure sensing apparatus with function of spare wheel identification: A tire inflation pressure sensing apparatus according to the invention includes a first pressure sensor, a first transmitter, a second pressure sensor, a second transmitter, and a receiver. The first pressure sensor and first transmitter are provided on a running wheel of a vehicle. The first transmitter works to send...

20060042369 - Accuracy of shaly sand formation evaluation: A novel process and methodology in deterministic formation evaluation is provided. The formation evaluation results can accurately quantify formation attributes, such as clay-volume, clay-bound-water, effective-porosity and water saturation in shaly sands. Total-porosity is determined using porosity-logs, such as density, neutron and sonic logs. After clay-volume and total-porosity are determined, sand...

20060042370 - Determination of correct horizontal and vertical permeabilities in a deviated well: In one method, the permeabilities are obtained by correcting the geometric factor derived from combining the FRA analysis and buildup analysis. In a second method, the permeabilities are obtained by combining the spherical permeability estimated from buildup analysis and the geometric skin factor obtained from history matching the probe-pressure data....

20060042372 - Determination of correct horizontal and vertical permeabilities in a deviated well: In one method, the permeabilities are obtained by correcting the geometric factor derived from combining the FRA analysis and buildup analysis. In a second method, the permeabilities are obtained by combining the spherical permeability estimated from buildup analysis and the geometric skin factor obtained from history matching the probe-pressure data....

20060042371 - Determining horizontal and vertical permeabilities by analyzing two pretests in a horizontal well: In one method, the permeabilities are obtained by correcting the geometric factor derived from combining the FRA analysis and buildup analysis. In a second method, the permeabilities are obtained by combining the spherical permeability estimated from buildup analysis and the geometric skin factor obtained from history matching the probe-pressure data....

20060042373 - Smoke generating device: A cold smoke generating device includes an air source that may include a hollow flexible collapsible container having an expandable and compressible cavity for accepting air and air-borne reagent therein. The collapsible container is fluidly connected with a narrow flexible extension that includes an elongated cavity or chamber. Isolated and/or...

20060042374 - External liquid level on shrink wrapped sleeve: An external liquid level gauge determines the level of interface between a flowable material and the void volume above it within a container or storage tank. The flowable material has fluidic properties and a faster rate of heat transfer than the void volume. The liquid level gauge comprises at least...

20060042375 - Fluid-level sensing and fluid detection: An aircraft low fuel level sensing system has a thermistor mounted in a tank at the level at which a warning is to be produced. A constant current source is alternately connected and disconnected from the thermistor so that it cycles between warming and cooling phases. The rate of change...

20060042376 - Liquid level sensor: A liquid level sensing system including a receptacle and a liquid level sensor. The receptacle includes a base integrally formed with lateral walls defining a cavity therebetween and configured to receive and retain a liquid. The liquid level sensor is positioned on the receptacle. The liquid level sensor determines the...

20060042377 - Liquid level detection device: A liquid level detecting apparatus 1 having detachable terminals and capable of holding down the formation of silver sulfide is provided. The apparatus includes a movable contact 2 displaced in accordance with the fluctuation of a liquid level, a slide 5 slidingly moved at the movable contact 2 on a...

20060042378 - Fuel tank cover body: A fuel tank cover body which can be easily manufactured. The fuel tank cover body comprises a cover 2 for closing the opening of a fuel tank; a liquid level detection unit 3 housed in the fuel tank; and a bracket 4 acting as a fixing portion for fixing the...

20060042379 - Sealed fuel level sensor: A sealed fuel level sensor for a fuel tank includes a frame having a cavity therein and a variable resistor disposed in the cavity and operatively supported by the frame. The sealed fuel level sensor also includes a wiper disposed in the cavity for rotation relative to the variable resistor...

20060042380 - Vehicle wheel balancer system with projection display: A wheel balancer includes a microprocessor configured to receive data associated with a vehicle wheel rim and tire assembly imbalance from at least one sensor, and to identify optimal correction weight plane locations, as well as to present the operator with the imbalance correction weight arrangement. The microprocessor is further...

20060042381 - Configurable accelerometer assembly: An improved accelerometer assembly including a circuit board and an accelerometer is provided. The accelerometer is configured to sense acceleration along a sensing axis. The accelerometer is attached to the circuit board and configured to sense acceleration along a sensing axis. A housing is configured to receive the circuit board...

20060042382 - Package for mems devices: A package for packaging one or more MEMS devices is disclosed. A package in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention can include a packaging structure having a base section, a top section, and an interior cavity adapted to contain a number of MEMS devices therein. In some...

20060042383 - Angular rate sensor and mounting structure of angular rate sensor: An angular rate sensor includes: a substrate; a drive-purpose vibrator capable of vibrating in a first direction; and an angular velocity detection-purpose vibrator capable of vibrating in a second direction. The sensor detects an angular velocity on the basis of vibration of the angular velocity detection-purpose vibrator in the second...

20060042384 - Acceleration sensing device and a manufacturing method thereof: An acceleration sensing device includes a movable sensing member, a frame member and a supporting member. The supporting member is coupled between the movable sensing member and the frame member so as to support the movable sensing member. The acceleration sensing device further includes a covering member disposed above the...

20060042385 - Bmems-type high-sensitivity inertial sensor and manufacturing process thereof: The semiconductor inertial sensor is formed by a rotor element and a stator element electrostatically coupled together. The rotor element is formed by a suspended mass and by a plurality of mobile electrodes extending from the suspended mass. The stator element is formed by a plurality of fixed electrodes facing...

20060042386 - Acoustic volume indicator: Acoustic volume indicators of this invention comprise a resonator for causing a liquid container to vibrate, a detector for receiving vibration data from the liquid container, a frequency detector for converting the vibration data to frequency and comparing the frequency to stored frequency v. volume data to obtain the liquid...

20060042387 - Acoustic sensing device, system and method for monitoring emissions from machinery: Acoustic sensing devices, systems and methods are provided for monitoring emissions from machinery. Representative is an acoustic sensing device for transmitting to a measuring instrumentation detection signals indicative of sound wave levels from the machinery. A housing assembly is constructed for removable attachment between a surface mounting region of the...

20060042388 - Micromachines acoustic sensor for monitoring electrochemical deposition: Disclosed are micromachined acoustic sensors for monitoring electrochemical deposition, methods for fabricating such sensors, and methods for in-situ monitoring of electrochemical deposition processes using such sensors. An exemplary acoustic sensor comprises a deformable silicon membrane, an encapsulated piezoelectric layer formed on the silicon membrane, and surface electrodes formed on the...

20060042389 - Ultrasonic diagnosing device: An ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that can execute the positioning of a probe and an inspection sample easily and accurately at an excellent reproducibility is disclosed. This is the ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus that includes; a probe for transmitting an ultrasonic wave into a living body and receives a reflection wave from...

20060042390 - Systems and methods for adjusting gain within an ultrasound probe: Systems and methods for adjusting gain are described. The systems includes a probe. The probe includes a housing, a transducer element configured to receive a signal, and an adjustable gain amplifier located inside the housing and configured to adjust a gain provided to the signal based on a function having...

20060042391 - Remote radius inspection tool for composite joints: There is provided a non-destructive inspection device having an actuating portion and at least one inspecting portion. The inspecting portion(s) are magnetically coupled to the actuating portion so that the inspecting portion(s) may be moved into limited-access areas to inspect features of a structure. The inspecting portion(s) each include at...

20060042392 - Filter change indicator: A fluid system pressure indicator is adapted for use in fluid systems having a filter element. The fluid system force indicator includes a housing partitioned to be exposed to the fluid system to provide transmission of a mechanical force between these partitioned environments to indicate the fluid pressure. This exterior...

20060042393 - System and method for pressure measurement: A pressure measurement system may provide ready manufacturing, reliable operation, and/or enhanced performance by using a circuit board housing. In particular implementations, a pressure measurement system includes a pressure inlet joint, a pressure detecting component, a circuit board, and a circuit board housing. The pressure detecting component is coupled to...

20060042394 - System and method for pressure measurement: A system and method for pressure measurement may include the ability to readily produce a pressure measurement system. In one general aspect, a process for producing a pressure measurement system includes providing an assembly including a stem, a pressure detector, and a first circuit board. The pressure detector is operable...

20060042395 - System and method for pressure measurement: A system and method for pressure measurement may include the ability to readily produce a pressure measurement system. In one general aspect, pressure measurement may include a signal-converting circuit that includes a coupler, a signal biaser, and a signal span adjuster. The coupler is operable to receive a pressure-representative signal,...

20060042396 - Method of detecting and analyzing changes in the external loading conditions of a structure: A method for both detecting and analyzing a change in the loading condition of a structure. A flexible substrate is employed, in which a distributed network of sensors is built. This substrate is either affixed to the surface of the structure, or built within it, so as to be able...

20060042397 - Crane equipped with inspection device: The invention aims at providing a crane equipped with an inspection device that can maintain excellent inspection conditions without decreasing cargo transporting efficiency. On a container transporting route of a quay crane, a truck (position adjustment device), is provided moveably in a direction across this transporting route. An inspection device,...

20060042398 - Strain-measuring device: The invention relates to a miniature, integrated strain-measuring device with a simple and economical design which can be mass produced at least cost and comprising reliable, reproducible and tamperproof settings. The inventive device can be quickly installed on the structure to be measured without the need for a specialist technician...

20060042401 - Measuring device for determining the mass rate of flow of a mass flow: The invention relates to a measuring device for determining the mass rate of flow of a mass flow, especially for measuring a flow of bulk material. An impeller wheel (2), which is connected to the drive shaft (3) and which is driven at a constant rotational speed, is thus provided....

20060042402 - Low mass coriolis mass flowmeter having a low mass drive system: A Coriolis mass flowmeter (300) having a low mass drive system comprising a driver coil (D) for vibrating flow tube means (102). The Coriolis mass flowmeter does not use a magnet affixed to the flow tube means. Instead, the flow tube means is coated with or is integral to magnetic...

20060042399 - Fluid mass flow meter device: A mass flow meter device utilizing a housing having a wall portion forming a chamber with an entrance and exit for passing fluid through the same. A body is located within the chamber and is composed of a first conical portion, a second conical portion, and a cylindrical portion positioned...

20060042400 - Device for monitoring an air supply flow or a volumetric air flow: The invention relates to a device for monitoring an air supply flow or a volumetric air flow, in particular for ventilators which can also be applied for extremely low flow speeds and/or throughput rates. The aim of the invention is to produce a device cheaply and simply with essentially wear-free...

20060042403 - Device for detecting absolute rotation angle and torque: A detector of an absolute rotation angle and torque is disclosed. The detector includes a first gear (1) coupled to an input shaft (2) of a torsion-bar unit, a gear A (6) engaging with the first gear (1), and a first detecting section of an absolute rotation angle placed at...

20060042404 - Magnetostrictive torque sensor and electric steering system: A magnetostrictive torque sensor includes first and second magnetostrictive films which are provided at a shaft and have different magnetic anisotropies; a first measurement coil and a second measurement coil which face the first magnetostrictive film; and a third measurement coil and a fourth measurement coil which face the second...

20060042405 - Torque detecting apparatus: A torque detecting apparatus having a permanent magnet fixed to an input shaft, magnetic yokes fixed to an output shaft coaxially connected to the input shaft via a torsion bar and disposed within a magnetic field of the permanent magnet to form a magnetic circuit, and a Hall IC for...

20060042406 - Load measurement on rolling bearing with particular revolution speed measurements: Revolution speeds of rolling elements in respective rows are sensed, and then the axial load or the radial load is derived based on the revolution speeds. In case the acting directions of these loads are displaced, the contact angles of the rolling elements in respective rows are differentiated in response...

20060042407 - Device for testing traces of explosives and/or drugs: An apparatus is provided for detecting whether a person has handled explosives, narcotics or other substances of interest. The apparatus includes a metallic sample collection surface on which a person may place a finger. Upon removal of the finger, the metallic sample collection surface is moved to a desorber. The...

20060042408 - Specimen creating device: An object is to provide an inspection sample making apparatus (30) that can simplify work for making an inspection sample (12) and can ensure inspection for seal condition. The inspection sample making apparatus (30) includes a preliminary-inspection-sample-making device (20) for peeling a predetermined fusion-bonded piece of a packaging container (10)...

20060042409 - Method for measuring biological signal strength, method for judging sleeping state and device for monitoring sleeping state: A person who is elderly, requires care, or an inpatient who is under the care by his or her family members, a nursing care worker, or a nurse in a hospital or medical institution must be monitored constantly, however the caregiver cannot be in attendance on the patient all the...

20060042410 - Humidity sensor protective shield: A shield for a humidity sensor probe includes a hollow enclosure substantially covering the humidity sensor probe, the hollow enclosure having a peripheral wall and a forward end wall, the peripheral wall secured to a rearward flange adapted for securement to a humidity sensor housing; wherein the peripheral wall is...