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6212962 |
Hot bottle inspection apparatus and method
A bottle inspection apparatus and method are disclosed in which an improved housing contains an imaging device which is focused at a target area through an unobstructed window opening formed in a...
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6212961 |
Buffer system for a wafer handling system
A processing unit for processing at least one semiconductor wafer includes a processing station for processing the wafer, a measuring station for measuring the at least one water, a robot for...
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6212045 |
Method and apparatus for loading a magnetic head onto a magnetic disk
A spinstand head-loading mechanism of a magnetic tester includes a protector bar and a lift arm which control the loading and unloading operations of a magnetic head, as part of a head-gimbal...
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6205870 |
Automated substrate processing systems and methods
Automated systems and methods for processing substrates are described. An automated processing system includes: a vacuum chamber; a substrate support located inside the vacuum chamber and...
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6205848 |
Method and equipment for the characterization of suspensions
Method and equipment for the detection and identification of particles in a suspension with the aid of acoustic signals, directed at at least one measurement volume within the suspension, via...
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6202482 |
Method and apparatus for testing of sheet material
An apparatus for testing of electrical, mechanical, physical and/or chemical properties of material in sheet form includes a cassette for holding of sheets and sensors rigidly mounted relative to...
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6196075 |
Device for inspection of pipes
In order to facilitate introduction of an inspection pig through an introductory conduit having a smaller diameter and into a pipeline of large diameter and transporting a fluid, in particular gas...
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6192764 |
Sample focusing device and method
Sample focusing method and device for field-flow fractionation techniques that lead to improved detection, improved separation resolution, and a compressed sample plug while permitting a more...
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6192321 |
Method of and apparatus for deterministically obtaining measurements
A diagnostic test unit for deterministically measuring one or more parameters, such as dead band, dead time, response time, gain, or overshoot, of a process control device that is connected in a...
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6190915 |
Ultrasound phantoms
An improved ultrasound phantom includes a container having a window covered by an ultrasound transmitting window cover that seals and protects a water based tissue mimicking material within the...
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6189394 |
On-line power sliding door test method
An in-line testing method for non-intrusively testing the force required to complete the closure of a power assisted sliding door assembly onto a door opening having resistance seals, comprising:...
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6189393 |
Method and apparatus for detecting subterranean termites
A system for subterranean termite detection, concentration and suppression is provided by deploying quasi-subterranean food masses configured in three functional forms tailored to each phase of a...
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6186013 |
Closure system testing apparatus
A vehicle closure testing apparatus for opening or closing a vehicle door of any of a variety of vehicles under test comprises a supporting structure, a door moving mechanism, and an assembly...
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6182519 |
Method for qualifying the cylinder valve on gas cylinders
Provided is a safe method for qualifying the cylinder valves on gas cylinders, which method can also clean the cylinder valve when necessary. Compressed gas residing in a gas cylinder is discharged...
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6182518 |
Process for measuring the relative movement of at least two components
The invention provides a process for measuring the relative movement of at least two components, such as a fixed wheel, a loose wheel and a sliding sleeve of a synchronizing device. For analyzing...
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6179058 |
Measuring method and system comprising a semi-rigid extension
A system for displacing instruments in a pipe including a portion that is greatly inclined to the vertical. The system includes a set of instruments mechanically linked, by means of an extension,...
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6178835 |
Tool, apparatus and method of testing a fixture
A tool (20) is provided for mounting in and testing a fixture (12) used for mounting a device, such as a disk drive, having an arm which is movable to selected locations by an actuator. The tool...
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6178834 |
System and method of detecting, concentrating and suppressing subterranean termites
A system for subterranean termite detection, concentration and suppression is provided by deploying quasi-subterranean food masses configured in three functional forms tailored to each phase of a...
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6178833 |
Electronic parts loading device
Disclosed is an electronic parts loading device comprising a head unit on which a operating means, such as a loading mechanism for loading electronic parts on a printed circuit board or an adhesive...
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6178812 |
Methods for measuring the sorbate content of substrates
The invention relates to methods for measuring the sorbate content in substrates, using a sensor with a measuring chamber. Said chamber contains a support medium whose partial pressure of sorbate...
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6176124 |
Spark plug connector checking apparatus
A bushing holder unit includes a cap holder unit including a cap holder in which a cap portion of a spark plug connector is fit, and a magnetizable portion by which the cap holder unit may be...
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6176119 |
Analytical system for sample liquids
The invention concerns a system for the analysis of sample liquids, comprising: a) test elements comprising an edge profile; b) a moisture-impermeable, tightly sealable storage container for...
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6173787 |
Method and system intended for measurements in a horizontal pipe
A system and method for displacing instruments in a pipe having a portion thereof which is greatly inclined to the vertical. The system comprises in combination: a set of instruments mechanically...
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6170344 |
Pipeline distortion monitoring system
A pipeline distortion monitoring system equipped with an inertial system measures geometric characteristics of the pipeline, and generates signals representative of the characteristics. Additional...
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6167357 |
Recursive vehicle mass estimation
A method and apparatus is disclosed for recursively estimating vehicle mass and/or aerodynamic coefficient of a moving vehicle. The vehicle speed and push force data are collected and a segment of...
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6164146 |
Test device for ozone-ultraviolet cleaning-stripping equipment
A calorimetric test device for monitoring the effectiveness of an ozone-ultraviolet light apparatus for cleaning-stripping work pieces is disclosed. This device relies upon the ability of ozone to...
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6155120 |
Piezoresistive foot pressure measurement method and apparatus
A method and apparatus (68, 40) for measuring pressures exerted on 6 human feet or horses' hooves comprises a rectangular array of piezoresistive force sensors encapsulated in a thin polymer...
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6151973 |
Bead picking apparatus and method
The invention provides exemplary systems and methods for processing solid supports. According to one system, a probe is provided having a distal end and a lumen terminating at the distal end. The...
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6148280 |
Accurate, rapid, reliable position sensing using multiple sensing technologies
In accordance with the subject invention, devices and methods are provided for the accurate reporting of movement of an entity. Sensors which are accurate, but provide a delayed signal ("delayed...
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6145391 |
Charged particle neutralizing apparatus and method of neutralizing charged particles
A method for use in neutralizing a charged discharge includes providing a neutralizer housing having a longitudinal axis extending between an inlet and an outlet thereof. A charged discharge is...
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6145390 |
Flat and elongated device for measuring particle sizes
An apparatus for measuring dimensions of particles includes a base. At least three fixed posts are mounted to the base. A swinging arm is pivotally mounted to the base about a pivot point. The...
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6145389 |
Pedometer effective for both walking and running
A pedometer is disclosed that accurately calculates the length of the strides taken by a user when walking and running. The length of each stride is calculated using measurements of the...
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6145378 |
Aided inertial navigation system
The invention relates particularly to sensing devices and techniques which may be used to provide measurement data to aid an inertial navigation system, or attitude and heading reference system,...
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6144928 |
Method and device for determining vehicular mass
A vehicular mass is determined, or a signal indicative thereof is generated, in particular for a commercial vehicle having a towing vehicle and a trailer/semitrailer. The vehicle has actuatable...
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6142026 |
Wheel information estimating apparatus
A wheel information estimating apparatus, which includes: a detecting device for detecting a wheel motion state relating to a movement of a tired wheel of a motor vehicle; an estimating device for...
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6142025 |
Method for determining particle characteristics
The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for determining at least one of a plurality of particle physical characteristics. The particle physical characteristics include particle size,...
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6138523 |
Method and apparatus for touch detection based on the current flow generated by object relative to a sensor panel
A method and apparatus for determining when an approaching object has contacted a sensor panel. The method includes the steps of (a) using a controller which is connected to the sensor panel, (b)...
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6137860 |
Digital radiographic weld inspection system
Disclosed is a weld inspection system that utilizes an automated digital radiographic camera and control system to generate and review digital X-ray images of the weld seam. The weld inspection...
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6134976 |
Method and apparatus for testing a spindle in a disc drive
A method and apparatus are used for testing a spindle which is used to support a disc pack for rotation in a disc drive. The test apparatus is removably coupled to the spindle. The current...
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6134975 |
Testing element
A testing element for detecting positioning and mounting tolerances during ounting of electronic components on a printed circuit board has a protective housing and a transparent base body mounted...
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6134957 |
Multiple degree-of-freedom tire modeling method and system for use with a vehicle spindle-coupled simulator
A method for developing a tire model for use with an effective road profile in testing an automotive vehicle on a spindle-coupled road simulator defines a flat surface road plane in a multiple...
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6134941 |
Method of testing sensors and apparatus therefor
An apparatus for testing sensors in a media includes a chamber portion (240) for holding the sensors, tanks (320, 340) for supplying the media to the chamber portion (240) and coupled in parallel...
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6131436 |
Method and system for wear testing a seat by simulating human seating activity and robotic human body simulator for use therein
A method and system for wear testing a seat by simulating human seating movement are disclosed wherein load distributions and histories experienced by the seat are more accurately simulated. The...
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6128966 |
Inspection method for endodontic files, and equipment for same
An inspection equipment is provided by which the endodontic file is examined and judged as to if it reaches to its critical strength. When an appropriately selected endodontic file out of the...
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6128951 |
Aircraft weight and center of gravity indicator
An onboard system for use in measuring, computing and displaying the weight and center-of-gravity for aircraft, while keeping aircraft movement to a minimum. Pressure sensors are mounted in...
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6122960 |
System and method for measuring movement of objects
A device that measures the distance traveled, speed, and height jumped of a person while running or walking. Accelerometers and rotational sensors are placed in the sole of one shoe along with an...
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6119535 |
Underground water level sensing unit and ground monitoring system using the same
A plurality of sensing units are buried at suitable intervals in an area of ground or a snow accumulation section to be observed. Each of the sensing units includes a gyro-sensor for, when external...
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6116778 |
Method and system for quantitative determination of seat climate on seat cushions
A method and a system for quantitative determination of the seat climate of a seat cushion is provided. For this purpose, the seat surface is subjected, during realistic mechanical loading of the...
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6116101 |
Method and apparatus for determining the intermateability of connector assemblies
Method and apparatus for measuring both the contact force and ferrule length of a fiber optic connector and for measuring the length of an adapter versus the requirements of the TIA/EIA's...
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6113262 |
Apparatus for testing electrical components
An apparatus (10) for testing at least one article (160) comprises a first chamber (20) having a controllable first environment, a second chamber (30) having a controllable second environment, and...
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