Measuring and testing inventions 06/07

20070144234 - Flowmeter calibration techniques: Descriptions are provided for implementing flowmeter zeroing techniques. In operating a flowmeter, it may be the case that, if not properly calibrated, the flowmeter will produce erroneous measurements, e.g., will indicate a non-zero flow during a period of zero flow. By determining a magnitude of such erroneous measurements, calibration values... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20070144235 - Method for the audible output of a piece of information in an analysis system: The invention relates to a method for the audible output of a piece of information by an audible signal generator, where the signal generator is arranged in an analysis system and the analysis system analyses a fluid sample using a test element, where analysis results are generated and are processed... Agent: Barnes & Thornburg LLP

20070144236 - Sensor device for detection of dissolved hydrocarbon gases in oil filled high-voltage electrical equipment: A multi-gas sensor device for the detection of dissolved hydrocarbon gases in oil-filled electrical equipment. The device comprising a semiconductor substrate, one or more catalytic metal gate-electrodes deposited on the surface of the semiconductor substrate operable for sensing various gases, and an ohmic contact deposited on the surface of the... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20070144238 - Thermal conductivity detector: A thermal conductivity detector utilizes a modular thermistor assembly that mounts to the TCD body. The thermistor assembly is easily replaceable in the TCD. Within the TCD, a thermistor bead is always held in the same relative location in a gas flow path, which is designed to produce laminar, low... Agent: Ipsolon LLP

20070144239 - Sensor having a thermal gradient pump: A sensor for detecting a component of a gaseous fluid containing multiple components. The sensor includes a housing, which delimits a measuring chamber and which accommodates a measuring chip having a heatable diaphragm. The housing has at least one opening which allows convective heat transport.... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20070144240 - Measurement of density and viscoelasticity with a single acoustic wave sensor: A sensor, method and system, for measuring certain characteristics of a fluid. The sensor utilizes a piezoelectric device having at least two tightly coupled resonators providing a two pole electric transfer function responsive to an electrical signal coupled to the input resonator. The piezoelectric sensor has a textured entrapment layer,... Agent: Saltamar Innovations

20070144241 - Method of designing an iron sole shape, and system for the same: The sole shape can be designed with ease. The invention provides a method for designing an iron sole shape that includes the steps of setting different parameter values (S1) relating to a sole shape while keeping parameters other than those of the sole shape constant, preparing an iron club (S2)... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20070144242 - Earthquake disaster prevention system: An earthquake disaster prevention system having: an estimation section to estimate a size of an earthquake from a P-wave of the earthquake detected by the earthquake detector; a stopping control section to control to stop the motion of the operation device when the size of the earthquake estimated by the... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070144244 - Probe module with integrated actuator for a probe microscope: A scanning probe microscope comprises a probe module. In some embodiments the module is easily removed from the lateral and vertical scanning mechanisms. The module further comprises one or more vertical motion actuator that may be controlled by a multi-path feedback control loop. By coupling the second vertical motion actuator... Agent: Sandra Lee Lipkin A Professional Law Corporation

20070144243 - Scanning probe apparatus and drive stage therefor: A drive stage, for driving a sample or a probe, capable of ensuring a movable range of a movable portion as a counterweight and always effectively canceling an inertial force to suppress vibration of a supporting member leading to vibration of the sample or the probe includes a counter drive... Agent: Fitzpatrick Cella Harper & Scinto

20070144245 - Pm generating apparatus: A means suitable for producing and supplying exhaust gas for evaluation to be supplied to an exhaust gas purifying apparatus in a safe and stable manner and a means for correctly and accurately evaluating performance and durability of the exhaust gas purifying apparatus are provided. The PM generating apparatus 10... Agent: Oliff & Berridge, PLC

20070144247 - Multiple function stable sensor circuitry: Multiple function stable circuitry measures both pressure and temperature for example. It includes both a pressure sensitive capacitor, and fixed reference capacitor, and also includes both a constant current source and a temperature variable current source. The complete cycle includes at least two phases, with one phase of the cycle... Agent: Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro, LLP

20070144249 - Testing method and apparatus ground liquefaction and dynamic characteristics in original position utilizing boring hole: A testing method and apparatus for ground liquefaction and dynamic characteristics in the original position utilizing a boring hole, wherein the dynamic strength and deformation characteristics of a soil layer against a dynamic repetitive load, in an optional position in the ground can be obtained by a simple method. A... Agent: Burr & Brown

20070144250 - Gas flow sensor system and method of self-calibration: A gas flow sensor system, and method for gas flow rate measurement and self-calibration to overcome problems caused by degradation. Gas flow rate is accurately measured by determining the power dissipated at a constant differential temperature of a gas flow sensor, under conditions where its power dissipation is independent of... Agent: Kris T. Fredrick Honeywell International Inc.

20070144251 - Method for detecting fuel in oil of an internal combustion engine: A method for detecting fuel leaking into an oil pan containing oil which is used to lubricate an internal combustion engine utilizes a plurality of sensors. The method includes the step of measuring a plurality of parameters of the oil using each of the plurality of sensors to create measured... Agent: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

20070144252 - Solid-state illuminator for bi-color ported water level gauges: A solid state illuminator and display are provided for bi-colored ported water level gauges suitable for use in high pressure steam drums or similar water/steam devices to facilitate making an accurate determination of water level in such devices. The illuminator includes an array of bi-colored solid state light emitting diodes... Agent: Jacobson Holman PLLC

20070144253 - Liquid surface detection device: A liquid surface detector is constituted of an oscillator that outputs an alternating current signal at a frequency of 130 kHz, and a modulator circuit for modulating the alternating current signal with a capacitance index signal that indicates a change in capacitance. The capacitance changes with movement of a suction... Agent: Sughrue Mion, PLLC

20070144254 - Method for measurement of rotation rates/accelerations using a rotation rate coriolis gyro, as well as a coriolis gyro which is suit-able for this purpose: A Coriolis gyro includes a first and a second resonator, each in the form of a coupled system comprising first and second linear oscillators. The first resonator can be caused to oscillate in antiphase with respect to the second resonator along a common oscillation axis. A system coupled in this... Agent: Elliott N Kramsky

20070144255 - Method for quadrature-bias compensation in a coriolis gyro, as well as a coriolis gyro which is suitable for this purpose: In a method for quadrature-bias compensation in a Coriolis gyro, whose resonator (1) is in the form of a coupled system comprising a first and a second linear oscillator (3, 4), the quadrature bias of the Coriolis gyro is determined. An electrostatic field is produced by variation of the mutual... Agent: Elliot N Kramsky

20070144256 - Oscillation type inertial force sensor: The oscillation type inertial force sensor includes an oscillator arranged to detect an inertial force, an oscillation circuit unit arranged to drive the oscillator, and a signal processing circuit unit arranged to generate a signal according to the magnitude of the inertial force on the basis of a detection output... Agent: Murata Manufacturing Company, Ltd. C/o Keating & Bennett, LLP

20070144257 - Capacitively coupled resonator drive: An apparatus and method for a micro-machined device having a movable mass rotatably suspended from a frame by one or more hinges for rotation relative thereto frame. A DETF resonator is suspended between the frame and reaction mass, and a capacitor is provided between the frame and movable mass for... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20070144259 - Semiconductor acceleration sensor and fabrication method thereof: A semiconductor acceleration sensor chip has a fixed portion having a first thickness, a weight portion surrounding the fixed portion from a periphery, a beam portion having the first thickness and connecting the fixed portion and the weight portion such that the weight portion can displace with respect to the... Agent: Volentine Francos, & Whitt PLLC

20070144260 - Non-destructive evaluation of particulate filters: A filter internal flaw test apparatus includes a frame with a filter support and at least one pair of transducer supports. A filter is positioned in the test apparatus, and an ultrasound through transmission test and at least one ultrasound pulse echo test are performed on the filter. Data reliability... Agent: Caterpillar C/o Liell & Mcneil Attorneys PC

20070144262 - System and method for inspecting spot weld: A system and method for inspecting a spot weld on a workpiece. The system may include an actuator, an inspection assembly coupled to the actuator, and a controller electronically coupled to the inspection assembly. The inspection assembly may include an ultrasound device and one or more adjustment motors coupled to... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C./fgtl

20070144264 - Dual membrane sensor for temperature compensated pressure sensing: A pressure sensor that has a sensor membrane for exposure to fluid at a pressure to be sensed, and a compensation membrane sealed from the fluid at the pressure to be sensed. Associated circuitry connected to the sensor membrane converts deflection into an output signal indicative of the fluid pressure.... Agent: Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd

20070144265 - Method of monitoring pressure of a gas species and apparatus to do so: A method of monitoring pressure of a gas species up to at most a predetermined maximum pressure value is disclosed. The method includes exposing the gas species to transmission of laser light, periodically modulating the wavelength of the laser light over a wavelength band including at least one absorption line... Agent: Antonelli, Terry, Stout & Kraus, LLP

20070144266 - Dual wafer pressure sensor: A pressure sensor (30) for sensing a fluid pressure in harsh environments such as the air pressure in a tire. The sensor has a dual wafer construction with a first wafer substrate (32) that has a cavity extending from its front side to the opposing back side. A flexible membrane... Agent: Silverbrook Research Pty Ltd

20070144267 - Method for measuring shear load of fastening tool: A method for measuring shear load of a fastening tool, which comprises the steps of: positioning an optical fiber sensor on a surface of a fastening tool to be subjected to a measurement, or within the tool but near the surface thereof, so that the optical fiber sensor is positioned... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070144268 - Method and system for analyzing multi-phase mixtures: A method and apparatus is disclosed for identifying changes in composition in a flow containing an oil/hydrocarbon gas fluid mixture, including a measurement of the respective holdups of any two of the gas, oil and water; and measurements to determine attenuation or scattering of high energy photons passing through the... Agent: Schlumberger-doll Research Attn: Intellectual Property Law Department

20070144269 - Vibrating beam force transducer: An apparatus and method for monolithic force transducers in which a sensed force is applied across only two ends of a pair of force sensing elements so that the pair of force sensing elements are loaded in series with one in compression and the other in tension, whereby the force... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20070144272 - Detection system: A detection system for monitoring an engineered structure includes an array of sensors disposable in a predetermined pattern on the engineered structure and disposable between a surface of the engineered structure and a protective coating substantially covering the surface. The detection system also includes a data acquisition system in communication... Agent: 3m Innovative Properties Company

20070144270 - Torque-angle instrument: An electronic torque-angle instrument including a generally tubular body having a gripping section and a pivoting head for engaging a workpiece, such as a nut or bolt, and a housing associated with the body and containing electronics, including a microprocessor, which permit individual or simultaneous measurement of torque and angle... Agent: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

20070144273 - Device for the classification of seat occupancy: A seat occupancy sensor (12) comprises a sensing layer (14) associated to a seating surface of a seat, which has at least one electrical property varying locally in response to a pressure and/or deformation applied to said sensing layer (14). The device further comprises a plurality of electrodes (18) associated... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20070144271 - Measuring system for determining the electromechanical coupling characteristics of a pzt vibrator: A measuring system for determining the electromechanical coupling characteristics of a piezoceramic (PZT) vibrator, which apply photo-interrupters matrix, glass tube, and metal ball to measure the bouncing motion, wherein the system includes an elastic-bouncing tester, a height measuring circuit, an instantaneous height indicator, a microprocessor, a monitor, and a driving... Agent: Hdsl

20070144274 - Self-cleaning sample extraction system: A sampling apparatus for use with a sample analyzer comprises a sample probe insertable into a process stream, and an extraction cylinder including a variable volume chamber and a piston movable by an actuator back and forth in the cylinder to increase and decrease the volume of the variable volume... Agent: Don W. Bulson (parker Hannifin) Renner, Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP

20070144275 - Dense packed sampling tool: A sampling apparatus for taking a core sample of dense packed fibrous material including: (a) a generally cylindrical sampling tube open on its distal end, wherein the length of the sampling tube is greater than the sample length; (b) at least one exhaust port outside the sampling length adjacent to... Agent: Maccord Mason PLLC

20070144276 - Gas flux system chamber design and positioning method: A gas flux chamber assembly is provided comprising a lift-and-rotate mechanism and a chamber. The chamber is moved between first and second positions, wherein the chamber is positioned over a sample in the first position and is positioned outside of an area above the sample in the second position. In... Agent: Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione

20070144277 - Fluid free interface for a fluidic analyzer: Instrument-cartridge interfaces for fluidic analyzers that have an instrument and a removable cartridge are disclosed. For example, and in one illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a needle that is adapted to penetrate a septum on a removable cartridge. In another illustrative embodiment, the instrument may include a plunger that... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20070144278 - Mechanical retainer for saw torque sensor button: A device for mounting a sensor on a device being subjected to torque such as a shaft or plate in the form of a retaining ring having an opening or chamber sized to hold the sensor. The ring has a first open end for insertion of the sensor into the... Agent: Kris T. Fredrick, Esq. Honeywell International Inc.

20070137281 - Method and system for automatically calibrating sound level meter: A method and a system for automatically calibrating a sound level meter which achieves accurate and secure calibration of a sound level meter using a sound calibrator. The sound calibrator comprises a code signal generator and a calibration sound pressure generator. The sound level meter comprises a code signal discriminator,... Agent: Carrier Blackman And Associates

20070137282 - Method of determining diesel engine valve train wear in a wear test: A method is described to determine the valve train wear performance of a lubricating oil by adding to the lubricating oil from about 2% to about 9% by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil, of a mixture of at least three carbon black components of mixed... Agent: Chevron Texaco Corporation

20070137283 - Lateral manifold for a multiple sample location sensor and method for collection: A lateral manifold (10) for a fluid sensor (100) enables the fluid sensor (100) to sample multiple locations (70) and distinguish which location is being sampled. The design minimizes space, has no unused plumbing, allows for multiple sample tubes (51-55) to provide continuous flow, and enables a method for collecting... Agent: Object Module, Inc.

20070137284 - Device and method for assigning knock sensors to cylinders of an internal combustion engine: A device and a method for assigning at least two knock sensors to at least two cylinders of an internal combustion engine are provided. Comparison means are provided, which implement the assignment of the knock sensors to the cylinders by comparing at least two characteristic acoustic signals.... Agent: Kenyon & Kenyon LLP

20070137286 - Measuring probe: A measuring probe is provided for measurement in molten metal, the probe having a measuring head arranged on an immersion end of a carrier tube. A bath contact and at least one sensor for determining a component of the molten metal are arranged on the immersion end. The bath contact,... Agent: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld L.L.P.

20070137285 - Test apparatus for direct measurementof expansion and shrinkage of oil well cements: A test apparatus for the measurement of expansion and/or shrinkage of a cement test sample during curing under pressure and temperature conditions that simulate downhole oil well conditions isolates the test sample from a first fixed volume of incompressible pressurized liquid using a flexible barrier that forms a wall of... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070137287 - Acoustic wave particulate sensor: An acoustic wave particulate sensor system is disclosed, which includes a piezoelectric substrate; and one or more acoustic wave sensing elements formed upon said piezoelectric substrate. A housing can be provided for maintaining said piezoelectric substrate and the acoustic wave sensing elements, wherein the acoustic wave sensing elements, when exposed... Agent: Intellectual Property Honeywell International Inc.

20070137288 - Method of measuring ambient pressure in a turbocharged engine: A method of determining the ambient pressure which is performed in a turbocharged engine having a throttle which is disposed between a heat exchange chamber, known as an intercooler, and an intake manifold. A compressor is provided in order to compress the air in the heat exchange chamber, and the... Agent: Young & Thompson

20070137289 - Misfire detection apparatus for internal combustion engine based on piston speed: The present invention generally includes a method of detecting a misfire in an internal combustion engine. The method includes detecting a first engine speed at a first crankshaft position that corresponds to about a top dead center compression position of a first piston within a first cylinder and detecting a... Agent: Christopher Devries General Motors Corporation

20070137290 - Method for pneumatic tire simulation: A method for pneumatic tire simulation comprises the steps of modeling a tire body having a cavity extending in a circumferential direction of the tire using finite elements to build a tire body model, modeling the cavity surrounded by the tire body using finite volumes to build a cavity model,... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070137291 - Tubing expansion: A method of expanding a tubular downhole comprises mounting a sensing device in a downhole tubular to be expanded, expanding at least a portion of the tubular and then engaging the sensing device with a retrieving device. The sensing device is then translated through the expanded tubular.... Agent: Patterson & Sheridan, L.L.P.

20070137292 - Methods and apparatus for oil composition determination: A method for determining properties of a formation fluid is provided and includes: obtaining fluid data related to Carbon-Hydrogen molecular bonds in C6+ from a fluid analyzer; and considering the fluid data to calculate mass fractions of hydrocarbon flowing through the fluid analyzer. The method further includes computing gas-oil-ratio of... Agent: Schlumberger Oilfield Services

20070137293 - Downhole measurement of formation characteristics while drilling: A method for determining a property of formations surrounding an earth borehole being drilled with a drill bit at the end of a drill string, using drilling fluid that flows downward through the drill string, exits through the drill bit, and returns toward the earth's surface in the annulus between... Agent: Schlumberger Oilfield Services

20070131017 - Calibration and verification tool and method for calibrating a detection apparatus: The calibration tool is provided for use with a detector, such as a detector for detecting trace amounts of one or more substances of interest. The calibration tool includes a body with at least one reservoir for retaining the calibration solution therein. A nib projects from the body and communicates... Agent: Casella & Hespos

20070131018 - Liquid measurement cell having a pressurized air cavity therein: A flow cell for measuring the color properties of a liquid flowing therethrough using interrogating radiation at a predetermined wavelength has a thin partition mounted in spaced relationship between both a window and a base of the cell. The partition and the window define an air cavity therebetween. The spacing... Agent: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Company Legal Patent Records Center

20070131019 - System and method for calibrating an adjustable delay time for a delay module: A timing calibration system for an adjustable delay time of a delay module for an electronic circuit is provided. The system includes a control delay module including at least one calibration delay module, the control delay module having a second delay time. The system also includes a timing module associated... Agent: Mccarthy Tetrault LLP

20070131020 - Humidity sensor with setting member for setting maximum amount of moisture in humidity sensitive member: A humidity sensor includes: a substrate; a pair of electrodes on the substrate; a humidity sensitive member between the electrodes having a capacitance changeable in accordance with humidity; an output element connecting to the electrodes in order to detect a capacitance of the humidity sensitive member and outputting a signal... Agent: Posz Law Group, PLC

20070131021 - Capacitive vapor sensor: A sensor system for detecting the presence of a target analyte. The system comprises a first conductor, a second conductor, and a sensor film. The sensor film is positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor. The sensor film includes a crosslinked siloxane polymer comprising a monomer having a... Agent: Harness, Dickey & Pierce, P.L.C

20070131022 - Gas sensor: A gas sensor having a housing, a first insulation porcelain, a metal sealing member interposed between a seat surface of the housing and a contacting surface of the first insulation porcelain. The metal sealing member is made of a Fe-based alloy of containing 10 wt % or less Cr.... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20070131023 - Centrifuge permeameter for unsaturated soils system: The present invention includes an apparatus, method and centrifuge permeameter system that includes a hydraulic permeameter adapted for use in a centrifuge; and an automated data acquisition system, wherein the centrifuge permeameter non-destructively determines one or more soil characteristics from a sample of granular material such as soil, rock, and... Agent: Chalker Flores, LLP

20070131024 - Viscometer: The viscometer provides a viscosity value (Xη) which represents the viscosity of a fluid flowing in a pipe connected thereto. It comprises a vibratory transducer with at least one flow tube for conducting the fluid, which communicates with the pipe. Driven by an excitation assembly, the flow tube is vibrated... Agent: Bacon & Thomas, PLLC

20070131025 - Device and methods for use of a dynamic cone penetrometer for evaluating soil compaction: The present invention includes a device and method for more particularly evaluating the compaction of soil by automating the use of a prior art dynamic cone penetrometer such that user error and error caused by field conditions are eliminated. Recordation of penetrometer data previously not recorded is made more precise... Agent: George S. Pavlik

20070131026 - 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... Agent: Polster, Lieder, Woodruff & Lucchesi

20070131027 - Method of balancing an suction unit comprising a ventilator and an electric motor: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electrical suction unit (11) for use in a vacuum cleaner. The suction unit comprises a turbine unit (13) and an electrical motor (15) with a rotor (19) and a stator (17). The turbine unit is attached to the rotor and forms,... Agent: Philips Electronics North America Corporation Intellectual Property & Standards

20070131029 - Electric device with motion detection ability: The present invention relates to an electric device, which comprises: a micro inertial sensing module, for detecting a motion of the electric device with respect to the degree of freedom of six axes and thus issuing a sensing signal basing on the detection; a sensing signal processor, for receiving and... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20070131028 - Method for determining the vertical acceleration and the device for its implementation: The method for determining the vertical acceleration is based on the determination of the pressures difference in particular points, wherein the pressures created by the vertical acceleration are considered to be different and, the ones created by the cross accelerations are considered to be equal. According to the method there... Agent: Michael Naumov

20070131030 - Inertial sensor: Four sensor units (SUA1 to SUA4) are disposed symmetrically about a point, on both top and bottom and left and right centering around one point of a support (15e). Furthermore, four sensor units (SUA1 to SUA4) are designed so that all the components are fully in tuning-fork structure. Drive frames... Agent: Mattingly, Stanger, Malur & Brundidge, P.C.

20070131031 - Wireless inertial input device: The present invention relates to a wireless inertial input device of low power consumption. The wireless inertial input device uses an inertial sensing cell, being arranged therein, to generate a sensing signal to be received and processed by a processor for enabling the processor to generate a response signal to... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20070131032 - Wireless sensor antenna configuration: Many sensors could be used in a passive wireless mode. These include RLC, acoustic wave and magneto-elastic sensors. These types of sensors are designed to exhibit a change in fundamental frequency when exposed to environmental factors such as temperature, pressure, or chemicals. An interrogation circuit can inductively couple to the... Agent: Kris T. Fredrick Honeywell International Inc.

20070131033 - Instruments, related systems, and methods for monitoring or controlling foaming: The present invention relates to methods, systems, and instruments (10) for monitoring, detecting or measuring one or more acoustic emissions of a foam. The detected emission(s) may then be used to generate a response, such as one to control an associated process.... Agent: King & Schickli, PLLC

20070131034 - Amplifying ultrasonic waveguides: Ultrasonic waveguides having improved velocity gain are disclosed for use in ultrasonic medical devices. Specifically, the ultrasonic waveguides comprises a first material having a higher acoustic impedance and a second material having a lower acoustic impedance.... Agent: Senniger Powers (kcc)

20070131035 - Structures with integral life-sensing capability: A structure subjected to stresses that can lead to structural failure. The structure includes first and second conductive layers and an intermediate layer therebetween formed of a dielectric, semiconductive, or resistive material, such that the first, second, and intermediate layers form in combination an electrical element, namely, a capacitive or... Agent: Hartman & Hartman, P.C.

20070131036 - Method for determining a web tension: A method of determining a web tension of at least one second web tension section in a product web having at least two web tension sections includes determining a web tension on at least one first web tension section, and determining a web tension of the at least one second... Agent: Striker, Striker & Stenby

20070131037 - Particle transport and near field analytical detection: Particle collection, transport, and detection systems are disclosed. The systems are uniquely adapted for collecting or concentrating particles from a flowing medium and then transporting the collected particles to a desired location or for subsequent analysis. Electrostatic traveling wave grids can be used in conjunction with sample concentrators.... Agent: Mark S. Svat Fay, Sharpe, Fagan, Minnich & Mckee, LLP

20070131038 - Real-time particulate matter measuring system: A real-time particulate matter measuring system includes a hot diluter for receiving and diluting aerosol. An evaporation unit receives the diluted aerosol. A cold diluter receives and dilutes the output flow from the evaporation unit. A condensation particle counter receives the diluted output flow and measures the particle number concentration.... Agent: Brooks Kushman P.C.

20070131039 - Environmental chamber for electronic systems testing & methods of use: An environmental chamber for use with an environmental contamination testing system provides airborne contaminants effects for electronic systems. The environmental chamber includes a platform for supporting the plurality of electronic systems and receiving the settled amounts of the airborne contaminants. An airborne contaminants contaminant delivery system delivers airborne contaminants within... Agent: HulseyIPIntellectual Property Lawyers, P.C.

20070131040 - Performance testing apparatus for heat pipes: A performance testing apparatus for a heat pipe includes an immovable portion having a cooling structure defined therein for cooling the heat pipe requiring test. A movable portion is capable of moving relative to the immovable portion and has a cooling structure defined therein for cooling the heat pipe. A... Agent: PCe Industry, Inc. Att. Cheng-ju Chiang Jeffrey T. Knapp

20070131041 - Performance testing apparatus for heat pipes: A performance testing apparatus for a heat pipe includes an immovable portion having a cooling structure defined therein for cooling the heat pipe. A movable portion is capable of moving relative to the immovable portion and has a cooling structure defined therein. A receiving structure is defined between the immovable... Agent: PCe Industry, Inc. Att. Cheng-ju Chiang Jeffrey T. Knapp

20070131042 - Jig for durability test of joystick switch for vehicle: A jig for a durability test of a joystick switch for a vehicle includes a supporting member and an operating part comprises (a) an operating part having at least two artificial fingers configured to be able to grasp and push the joystick switch in a plurality of directions and being... Agent: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP

20070131043 - Ballast test dummy: A test dummy apparatus is disclosed that is shaped in the form of a human body with separate parts that can be each filled with fluid whereby the apparatus will have the size, weight and weight distribution of a human body. The connections of the parts allow for movement of... Agent: David M Ostfeld Adams And Reese

20070125150 - System and method for optical interrogation of micro-mechanical sensors using microcavity interferometry: A sensor and a method for sensing a change in mass of a reflective microbeam in a sensor, the sensor having a reflective layer disposed on a substrate and spaced apart from the reflective microbeam. The microbeam receives amplitude modulated laser energy at a first wavelength and is photothermally excited... Agent: Naval Research Laboratory Associate Counsel (patents)

20070125151 - Data storage device: A data storage device is provided that is suitable for use under the environment where mechanical shock is frequently applied. The data storage device includes plural storage units as closed structures each of which houses a storage medium therein, the storage medium being capable of moving relative to a head... Agent: Patrick G. Burns Greer, Burns & Crain, Ltd.

20070125152 - Method and apparatus for dynamic impact testing: A method and apparatus wherein a material or object to be tested is placed on a base support. A stopper assembly having a stopper tip on one end in contact with the test material or object, and a washer on the opposite end attached to a rod. A projectile is... Agent: Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

20070125153 - Palladium-nickel hydrogen sensor: A device for sensing hydrogen utilizes a palladium-nickel alloy of nanoparticles deposited on a substrate between two electrodes connected to an electrical circuit. As hydrogen is sensed the resistance of the device changes, which can then be measured and monitored.... Agent: Fish & Richardson P.C.

20070125154 - Apparatus and method for compensating a coriolis meter: A flow measuring system is provided that provides at least one of a compensated mass flow rate measurement and a compensated density measurement. The flow measuring system includes a gas volume fraction meter in combination with a coriolis meter. The GVF meter measures acoustic pressures propagating through the fluids to... Agent: Cidra Corporation

20070125155 - Device and method for screening a plant population for wind damage resistance traits: A device and method for applying a wind force to a plurality of plants in an agricultural environment is provided to screen for selected wind-resistance traits in the plurality of plants. In one embodiment of the present invention, a device is provided including a generating device for creating a moving... Agent: Alston & Bird LLP Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc.

20070125156 - Detection of leaks in heat exchangers: A method for the detection of leaks in a heat exchanger having discrete flow paths for working fluid and heat exchange fluid, respectively, the method comprises introduction of a detection fluid within one of said flow paths and allowing air to flow through the other of said flow paths causing... Agent: Clark & Brody

20070125157 - Method and system for leak test of lng tank by filling water: In a leak test of an LNG tank by filling water, corrosion is prevented even if corrosive water such as sea water or filthy water is used, and the dissolution of zinc in water is restrained. A zinc-containing paint (18) is applied or a tape having a zinc-containing layer on... Agent: Lowe Hauptman Berner, LLP

20070125158 - Ball penetrometer for soft soils testing: A ball penetrometer probe for in situ measurement of soft soil properties, particularly in the seabed, comprises a spherical body and slender shaft assembly, and either individually or in combination, an anti-friction sleeve enclosing the shaft and/or a peripheral porous ring on the spherical body with connecting internal passages through... Agent: King & Schickli, PLLC

20070125159 - Method for analysis of a sample: A method and apparatus for analysis of a sample. The method includes an accessing operation for accessing a region of the sample via a tip of at least one probe mounted on a cantilever. A removing operation removes a sample material from the region that is accessed by the tip... Agent: Law Office Of Ido Tuchman (yor)

20070125160 - Short and thin silicon cantilever with tip and fabrication thereof: Thin and short cantilevers possess both a low force constant and a high resonance frequency, thus are highly desirable for atomic force microscope (AFM) imaging and force measurement. According to some embodiments, the invention provides small silicon (Si) cantilevers integrated with a Si tip, for example fabricated from SOI wafers... Agent: Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.

20070125161 - Integrated tire pressure sensor system: The present invention provides a tire pressure sensor system that has multiple functions and is integrated into a small package. The system includes one or more Micro Electro Mechanical System (MEMS)-based sensors, including a MEMS-based pressure sensor; a MEMS-oscillator-based wireless signal transmitter; and a microcontroller, where the microcontroller processes the... Agent: Lumen Intellectual Property Services, Inc.

20070125162 - Wireless liquid-level measuring free pour spout: Disclosed are systems, apparatuses and methods for determining the amount of liquid contained within a vessel. In one aspect, a liquid dispensing apparatus is provided comprising a pour spout mountable to an opening formed by a liquid containing vessel. A range sensor assembly is housed within the pour spout and... Agent: Needle & Rosenberg, P.C.

20070125163 - Method for monitoring fluid properties: A method for monitoring fluid properties with a distributed sensor in a wellbore having an inner surface, a top and a bottom comprising causing the distributed sensor to assume a helical shape, pulling the distributed sensor towards the bottom of the wellbore, while retaining the helical shape of the distributed... Agent: Shell Oil Company

20070125164 - Joint combined aircrew systems tester: A Joint Combined Aircrew Systems Tester (JCAST) that can be used to test aircrew integrated life support equipment currently authorized for use by aircrew members of the Air Force, Navy and Army. The JCAST will be capable of Chemical/Biological seal testing of all the Joint Service Aircrew Mask (JSAM) variants... Agent: Robert E. Bushnell

20070125165 - Method, system and computer program product for nacelle wind speed correction: A technique for correcting measurement error in data produced by a nacelle-based anemometer and for determining free stream wind speed for a wind turbine involves ascertaining parameters related to the wind turbine and the operation thereof, and using the parameters and data from the nacelle based anemometer as inputs to... Agent: Cantor Colburn, LLP

20070125166 - System incorporating an insole pressure sensor and personal annuciator for use in gait assistive therapy: A system designed to assist with the therapeutic treatment of subjects who have difficulty in walking, specifically those with a lack of sensation due to nerve damage or amputation, who are unable to tell when the foot makes contact with the floor. The system comprises a removable insole placed inside... Agent: Needle & Rosenberg, P.C.

20070125167 - Fluid flow detecting apparatus: A fluid flow detecting apparatus is disclosed for detecting a characteristic of fluid flowing in a fluid passage. The fluid flow detecting apparatus includes a sensor body that defines a bypass passage for flow of a portion the fluid flowing in the fluid passage. The apparatus also includes a sensor... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20070125168 - Flow detecting device having heating element: A flow detecting device is provided to a fluid passage through which a main flow of fluid passes. The flow detecting device includes a sensor body, a heating element, a lead portion, and a guard member. The sensor body has a bypass passage through which a bypass flow is distributed... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC

20070125169 - Thermal flowmeter of fluid: A thermal air flowmeter having excellent temperature characteristics and improved measurement accuracy. The thermal air flowmeter comprises a temperature sensor disposed in a casing of the air flowmeter, a computing unit for correcting a flow rate detection voltage from a measuring element by using the temperature sensor, and heating temperature... Agent: Crowell & Moring LLP Intellectual Property Group

20070125170 - Fluid level regulator: A biological specimen collection and transfer system, comprises a biological sample container configured for storing a biological fluid sample, and a fluid level regulator configured to determine a fluid level in the biological sample container and to dispense a fluid into the container if the determined fluid level is less... Agent: VistaIPLaw Group LLP

20070125171 - Liquid level detector and liquid processing system provided with the same: A liquid level detector 10 includes a liquid guiding pipe 14 that guides a liquid in a tank to an inside thereof in such a manner that a liquid level of the guided liquid conforms to a liquid level of the liquid in the tank, and a branching liquid guiding... Agent: Smith, Gambrell & Russell

20070125172 - Variable frequency charge pump in capacitive level sensor: A method of determining a fluid or material level. The method comprises the steps of: providing, at a first frequency, a current operatively capable of changing a capacitor; charging at least first and second capacitive devices to a predetermined voltage using the provided current; measuring the amount of current respectively... Agent: William O'driscoll - 12-1 Trane

20070125173 - Ergonomic inertial positioning systems and methods: An ergonomic inertial positioning system comprises a motion sensor, an angle sensor, and a processor. The motion sensor detects movement of an object. The angle sensor detects angle variation of the heading of the object. The processor determines motion status of the object based on detected data provided by the... Agent: Birch Stewart Kolasch & Birch

20070125174 - Ultrasonic inspection system and method: A method and system for microstructural evaluation and degradation evaluation of an object are provided. The method comprises insonifying at least one subvolume of the object with ultrasonic energy at a fundamental frequency and acquiring receive energy from the object at the fundamental frequency and at least one harmonic frequency... Agent: General Electric Company Global Research

20070125175 - Steam generator nondestructive examination method: A method of examining a steam generator heat exchange tube from the outside surface employing ultrasonic nondestructive inspection techniques. An ultrasonic transducer contacts the outside surface of the tube and transmits a pseudo helical Lamb wave into the wall of the tube chosen to have a mode that does not... Agent: Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC Attn: Joseph C. Spadacene, Esq.

20070125176 - Energy harvesting device and methods: An energy harvesting device and related methods, with one embodiment comprising a micro-electromechanical structure fabricated as a plurality of members respectively resonant at different frequencies so that the structure can respond to a number of different vibration frequencies. Piezoelectric material converts the vibrations into an electric voltage difference across at... Agent: Honeywell International Inc.

20070125177 - Tapered ultrasonic reference standard: The invention relates to tapered reference standards, and methods for their manufacture and use. An ultrasonic inspection reference standard for tapered, composite materials may include a member having at least one tapered section. The member may be manufactured from a fiber-free polymer resin using a stereo lithography process. The tapered... Agent: Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP And The Boeing Company

20070125178 - Liquid metal capacitively monitored sensors: Capacitive sensors using liquid metals can be fabricated using MEMS device design and fabrication techniques. Movement of the liquid metal in response to a stimulus can provide measurable changes in capacitance of the devices.... Agent: Agilent Technologies Inc.

20070125179 - 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... Agent: Alix Yale & Ristas LLP

20070125180 - Method for determining a strain property of a web: The present invention relates to a method for determining at least one strain property of a web running on a machine for the production of a fibrous web, said method including the following steps: conveying the web via at least two consecutive driven rollers, wherein the web between consecutive driven... Agent: Taylor & Aust, P.C.

20070125181 - Polymer nanosensor device: A plurality of particles are densely packed as an array on a flexible substrate. As at least a portion of the substrate responds mechanically to an external stimulus, the coated substrate is useful as a sensor device to the extent that the mechanical response produces a separation between particles resulting... Agent: Edward S. Sherman, Esq.

20070125182 - Non-destructive evaluation via measurement of magnetic drag force: Sensors for outputting signals indicative of a magnetic drag force between a ferromagnetic sample that is or has been in motion relative to one or more measurement magnets are described. Such sensors include at least one measurement magnet and a sensing element operably associated therewith, such that upon or after... Agent: Biotechnology Law Group C/o Portfolioip

20070125183 - Seal checker: A seal checker capable of reliably detecting a faulty seal at a vertical seal portion of a packaging bag or a portion thereof covered by the vertical seal portion is provided. A lower transfer conveyor conveys a packaging bag such that a vertical seal portion thereof moves along the conveyance... Agent: GlobalIPCounselors, LLP

20070125184 - Torque monitoring system and method of monitoring engine torque: An easily packaged torque monitoring system accurately captures driveline torque data for use by engine, transmission or other vehicle controllers. The torque monitoring system utilizes a structural member to hydraulically connect a driving member with a driven member. A pressure-sensing device is operatively connected with a fluid chamber in the... Agent: General Motors Corporation Legal Staff

20070125185 - Weighting pick-up: The invention pertains to a weight sensor comprising force-translating elements cooperating in a levered manner that are arranged at least in part asymmetrical to an imaginary center plane of the weight sensor.... Agent: The Culbertson Group, P.C.

20070125186 - Apparatus for shaking sample containers: An apparatus for shaking individual sample containers including an upper end with an opening and a lower closed end, the apparatus including a holder with which the sample container can, with its lower end, be brought into engagement such that, when the holder moves, the lower end of the sample... Agent: Rankin, Hill, Porter & Clark LLP

20070125187 - Filter contamination control device: A biological specimen filter, for use in a biological specimen collection and transfer system having a vacuum source, comprises a tubular body having an exterior surface, an interior chamber, a first end configured to couple to the vacuum source, and a second end having an opening in communication with the... Agent: VistaIPLaw Group LLP

20070125188 - Particulate deposit avoidance and probe positioning: A perforated mixing plate and is fluid passage are used in conjunction with a dilution tunnel to prevent particulate matter from collecting on the sampling system components. An inlet of a sampling probe is offset from the centerline of the dilution tunnel to a location corresponding to an average particulate... Agent: Carlson, Gaskey & Olds, P.C.

20070125190 - Method of inspecting or utilizing tools in a nuclear reactor environment: A method of inspecting or utilizing tools in the underwater environment of a nuclear reactor vessel, a spent fuel pool or equipment pit includes floating a platform for transporting inspection devices and/or tools over an underwater target site and deploying the devices or tools to the underwater target site. The... Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.

20070125189 - Non-destructive inspection system with flexible display and associated method: A system and method for inspecting a structure are provided. The system includes a data system that is capable of providing information indicative of at least a portion of the structure. The system also includes a flexible display that is positioned proximate to the structure and in communication with the... Agent: Alston & Bird LLP