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7257495 Flow meter filter system and method  
A flow meter filter system ( 200 ) according to an embodiment of the invention includes a noise pass filter ( 203 ) configured to receive a first version of a flow meter signal and filter out the...
7255013 Method and apparatus for measuring cryogenic flow  
A method for calculating a mass flow rate of a cryogenic fluid within a flow tube includes positioning a sensor within a stream of cryogenic fluid flowing through the flow tube. The sensor is...
7255012 Process fluid flow device with variable orifice  
A process device providing total fluid flow control is provided. The device includes a closure mechanism disposed in a flow conduit. The closure mechanism, which is preferably an iris-type...
7254523 Selectively reduced bi-cubic interpolation for ink-jet simulations on quadrilateral grids  
A selectively reduced bi-cubic interpolation on quadrilateral grids for level set re-distancing improves finite-difference-based ink-jet simulation. The “bi-cubic” nature of the interpolation...
7254494 Ultrasonic signal processing method and applications thereof  
An ultrasonic signal processing method for improving the signal-to-noise ratio in ultrasonic measurements comprises the transmission of a predefined timed sequence of a number of ultrasonic burst...
7252015 Ultrasonic flow meter including guide elements  
The measurement of volume flows or mass flows in the intake system of motor vehicle internal combustion engines plays a significant role in reducing pollutant emissions. Therefore, an ultrasonic...
7252014 Instrument and method for measuring the volume of a hermetically sealed variable volume and pressure conforming container  
An instrument and method for measuring the volume of a hermetically sealed, variable volume, pressure conforming container. The instrument includes a needle, a vacuum pump, a mass flow rate sensor...
7251591 Consistent back pressure for piezoelectric ink-jet simulation  
A consistent back pressure formulation is introduced into ink-jet simulation models and algorithms to solve an instability problem that occurs as the head of an ink droplet reaches the end of the...
7249525 Apparatus for measuring parameters of a fluid in a lined pipe  
An apparatus for measuring a parameter of a fluid passing through a pipe comprises a spatial array of pressure sensors disposed at different axial locations along the pipe between a sleeve within...
7249524 Fluid flow rate and volume sensor, and filtration apparatuses and purification apparatuses having such a sensor  
A flow rate and volume sensor for determining the rate and volume of fluid flowing through an apparatus, such as an apparatus for filtering and/or conditioning and/or purifying fluid, such as...
7246530 Flow sensor and method for measuring a flow rate component of a fluid containing electrically charged elements  
The invention relates to measurement of a fluid flow, wherein a flow rate component of the fluid is measured along a selected direction. A magnetic field whose polarity varies over time is applied...
7246529 Oscillating vane actuator apparatus and method for active flow control  
An oscillating vane actuator for active control of fluid flow over a surface includes a pivoted vane surrounded by a wedge-shaped chamber, and first and second conduits with openings adjacent the...
RE39724 Respiratory humidification system  
A flow probe for use in a humidification system is disclosed. The flow probe is adapted to be positioned in a humidified gases flow (for example oxygen or anesthetic gases) such as that which is...
7245230 Dual magnetic field sensor unit  
The present inventions relate to a method and apparatus for adding Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) capabilities to utility meters that generate a magnetic field comprising magnetic flux that varies...
7243556 Airflow sensor  
An airflow sensor for use in a conduit. The sensor comprises stacked first, second and third portions positioned, in use, in the conduit to define a hub and a plurality of tubes. The hub is...
7243555 Transmitting and receiving circuitry for an ultrasonic flowmeter, and method for operating such transmitting and receiving circuitry  
A transmitting and receiving circuitry system for an ultrasonic flowmeter includes an ultrasound transducer interface for connection to an ultrasound transducer of the ultrasonic flowmeter, an...
7240568 Method and apparatus for determining the gas flow rate of a gas-liquid mixture  
A method and apparatus are provided for determining the gas flow rate of a gas-liquid mixture which has a gas volume fraction (GVF) of at least 85% and which is conveyed along a conduit. The...
7240567 Dynamic response characteristics of flow meters  
A flowmeter includes a vibratable flowtube that has internal damping characteristics that substantially result in a desired dynamic response of the vibratable tube to a change in a flow of fluid...
7240566 Device for positioning a clamp-on flowmeter on a container  
An apparatus for the positioning of a clamp-on flow measuring device on a containment, which has a medium flowing through it. The apparatus includes at least two ultrasonic transducers, which emit...
7237767 Device and method for manufacturing carbonated spring and carbonic water, control method for gas density applied thereto and membrane module  
Hot water ( 12 ) in a bath ( 11 ) is pumped up by a suction pump ( 9 ) and introduced into a carbon dioxide gas dissolver ( 7 ) through solution flow rate adjusting means ( 14 ) and then, poured...
7237441 Ultrasonic type fluid measurement device  
An ultrasonic fluid measurement instrument is capable of highly accurate fluid measurement. A measurement part is provided forming a plurality of split channels partitioned by partition boards...
7237440 Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors  
A flow measurement apparatus is provided that combines the functionality of an apparatus that uses strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the speed of sound propagating through a...
7236912 Method and device for determining and/or monitoring a volume and/or mass flow  
A method and a device for determining and/or monitoring the volume flow rate and/or mass flow rate of a medium flowing through a container. In the case of the device, such is an ultrasonic flow...
7234450 Gas density ratio detector, gas concentration detector, and fuel vapor treatment apparatus  
When a gas flow producer is driven, plural kinds of gases flow into a measure-passage at respective timing. An orifice is provided in the measure-passage. The orifice has a diameter-changing...
7234363 Mass flow meter  
The invention relates to a mass flow meter for flowing media, which operates according to the Coriolis principle. At least one oscillator and at lest one sensor that detects Coriolis forces and/or...
7231836 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...
7231835 Two-phase steam measurement system  
A steam measurement system includes a Coriolis flowmeter associated with a vibratable flowtube to receive a flow of wet steam. A first sensor is associated with the flowtube to relay information...
7231329 Enhanced elliptic grid generation  
Method and system for generating an elliptic grid in generalized coordinates in two or three dimensions, where one or more decay parameters near a boundary segment of a grid are determined as part...
7228750 Apparatus and method for measuring fluid flow  
A method and apparatus for fluid flow straightening and measurement introduces a high beta nozzle or venturi in-line with existing conduit. A fluid velocity measuring device is positioned in the...
7228749 Coriolis mass flow pick-up  
A coriolis mass flow pick-up is disclosed, which can be inserted into a pipeline and has a fluid to be measured flowing through it during operation. The pick-up includes a single measuring pipe,...
7228748 Electromagnetic flow meter insert  
An insert for an electromagnetic flow meter is disclosed. The insert is arranged to be positioned within a flow conduit having a flow conduit cross-section to define a flow path for fluid, wherein...
7228614 Method of manufacturing a gas flow meter  
A gas flowmeter capable of reducing a secular change comprises a silicon semiconductor substrate formed with a cavity and a heat element formed above the cavity of the semiconductor substrate by...
7225685 Pipe assembly unit with built-in flow sensors  
Cost is reduced by simplifying piping work and reducing the number of parts. At the same time, the degree of freedom in the arrangement of piping is raised by making the mounting posture of the...
7225683 Composition pulse time-of-flight mass flow sensor  
A device for measuring fluid flow rates over a wide range of flow rates (<1 nL/min to >10 μL/min) and at pressures at least as great as 2,000 psi. The invention is particularly adapted for...
7222542 Method, system, controller and computer program product for controlling the flow of a multiphase fluid  
A method, system, controller and computer program product, for controlling the flow of a multiphase fluid comprising gas and liquid in a conduit, which conduit is provided at a downstream side with...
7219560 Method for determining and correcting for turbine meter overspin at the instantaneous stoppage of flow rate  
A method of correcting for overspin in a turbine meter is provided. The turbine meter has turbine rotors positioned in a pipe in which liquid passes therethrough. The turbine rotors rotate in...
7219559 Flow meter using digital signals  
A flow meter outputs an electric signal of a position a float within a taper-shaped tube precisely. A taper-shaped tube is made of an approximately transparent material, is mounted approximately...
7219558 Ultra low pressure drop flow element system for measuring fluid flow rates  
The present invention relates to the field of correlating a fluid flow rate by strategically measuring a differential pressure of a fluid. Embodiments of the present invention build off a simple...
7219557 Method and apparatus for calculating flowing medium temperature in a magnetoinductive flowmeter  
A method for calculating the temperature of a medium traveling through a measuring tube, while with the aid of at least one field coil a magnetic field is generated which permeates the measuring...
7216550 Device and method for operating a Coriolis mass flowmeter  
A device and a method for operating a Coriolis mass flowmeter with at least one measuring pipe, wherein at least two operative assemblies, which can respectively be operated as an exciter...
7216549 Vibration-type measurement transducer  
A measurement transducer includes a transducer housing, which exhibits a multiplicity of natural oscillation modes and at least a first measuring tube for conveying at least a volume fraction of...
7213473 Sample preparation system for microfluidic applications  
An apparatus that couples automated injection with flow feedback to provide nanoliter accuracy in controlling microliter volumes. The apparatus comprises generally a source of hydraulic fluid...
7213472 Connecting piece for fluid lines  
A connector ( 3 ) is suggested, which is capable of connecting a fluid line ( 28 ) to a fluid technology device. A connection channel runs between a device connection ( 24 ) and a line connection (...
7213470 Coriolis mass flowmeter  
Coriolis mass flowmeter with a measuring pipe ( 2 ) vibrating in coupled flexural and torsional modes, characterized in that an attachment ( 20 ) which is formed rotationally symmetrically with...
7213469 Vibratory transducer for coriolis mass flowmeter or a coriolis mass flowmeter-densimeter  
A transducer has at least one at least temporarily vibrating flow tube of predeterminable lumen for conducting a fluid. The flow tube communicates with a connected pipe via an inlet tube section (...
7213468 Ultrasonic apparatus and method for measuring the concentration and flow rate of gas  
An ultrasonic apparatus measures the concentration and flow rate of a sample gas by calculating a possible propagation time range on the basis of the gas temperature, determining whether or not the...
7213467 Flowmeter  
An electromagnetic flow meter is configured as an insert for insertion into an in-situ housing connected in a flow line. This can enable a body previously installed for use with an insert of a...
7211873 Sensor device having thin membrane and method of manufacturing the same  
A sensor device for use in an automobile as an airflow sensor is composed of a silicon substrate in which a cavity is formed and a base plate bonded to the silicon substrate. An upper end of the...
7210359 Method and apparatus to determine an initial flow rate in a conduit  
A method and apparatus for determining an initial flow rate in a conduit is disclosed. A known change is made to the flow to be measured, resulting changes (or values corresponding to these...
7208570 Method of refining tall oil  
The present invention relates to a method of refining crude tall oil. According to the method, the crude tall oil is fed into a column distiller, where it is separated into desired fractions. The...