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7329338 Conductivity sensor for an ion exchange water softener  
A water treatment system includes a tank that contains a particle bed for removing minerals from water flowing through the tank. The regeneration of the particle bed is conducted in response to...
7328630 End effector inspection apparatus and method  
A method for using 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...
7327241 Indicator device for vehicle with automatic transmission  
Disclosed is an indicator device for a vehicle with an automatic transmission, which comprises a plurality of light-emitting elements 52 a each adapted to be lighted up when one of P, R and N...
7324924 Curve fitting for signal estimation, prediction, and parametrization  
A method and system of automatically curve fit data series to generate data signal characterization and prediction is disclosed. The method includes receiving input data including a plurality of...
7324904 Methods for determining dimensional stability of wood products utilizing single and multiple sensor groups  
Systems and methods are provided for detecting the potential of a wood sample, such as a board, to stay on grade, i.e., resist warp, after it is put into service and/or its moisture has...
7322249 Mounting for a probe sensor  
A robust, easy to mount probe sensor includes an elongated body enclosing a sensor element and an integral flange extending away from the body. The body and flange are formed of material having a...
7320245 Corrosion testing apparatus  
A rotational test electrode assembly for use in a corrosive fluid environment as shown in FIG. 1 that includes a generally cylindrical heat and electrically conductive member ( 110 ) having an...
7316171 Biosignal intensity measuring method, bedding state judging method, and bedding state monitoring device  
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...
7313976 Techniques for dynamically testing and evaluating materials and coatings in moving solutions  
The dynamic testing of materials in moving solutions, such as anti-fouling paint in seawater, is conducted in a cylindrical tank. A stirrer having a drive shaft and one or more paddles or blades is...
7311014 Sensor and sensor assembly  
The invention relates to a sensor comprising a sensor element ( 1 ) for detecting a physical variable, said sensor comprising two electric contact surfaces ( 2 ), and comprising a sensor body ( 3...
7300203 Non-contacting sensor multichip module with integral heat-sinks  
A sensor assembly having a housing including a first portion and a second portion. One of the portions of the housing includes a plurality of walls. The walls at least partially define a chamber....
7296488 System and method for accessing ferrous surfaces normally accessible only with special effort  
A system incorporating a robot to inspect ferrous surfaces. Preferably, the robot is an articulated device having a tractor module for motive power and steering, a power module for electrical power...
7293479 Speed and temperature sensing in separate cavities in a single sensing head  
A sensor apparatus includes a sensor assembly for maintaining multiple and varying sensor components, wherein the sensor assembly comprises a molded sensor head configured to include a first cavity...
7290436 Device for measuring the static and/or dynamic friction coefficient of a surface  
The present invention relates to a device for measuring the static and/or dynamic friction coefficient of a surface, in particular a natural or artificial grass surface, which device comprises a...
7289913 Local feature characterization using quasistatic electromagnetic sensors  
Local features such as cracks in materials are nondestructively characterized by measuring a response with an electromagnetic sensor and converting this response into a selected property using a...
7284604 Methods for measurement of a dimensional characteristic and methods of predictive modeling related thereto  
A method of optically determining a change in magnitude of at least one dimensional characteristic of a sample in response to a selected chamber environment. A magnitude of at least one dimension...
7284456 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...
7284455 Electronic environment sensing instrument having an analog indicator  
An electronic environment sensing instrument having an analog indicator has a casing having a front panel with a scale, an electronic sensing and driving assembly mounted in the casing, a needle...
7284411 Method of making a gas diffusion media and quality controls for same  
The present invention discloses various methods in which a quality of a diffusion media for use in a fuel cell assembly can be qualitatively evaluated. The material constant, an internal contact...
7283086 Fill level measuring device working with microwaves  
A fill level measuring device working with microwaves is provided, with which, with very small inventory cost, many applications having a wide variety of different measuring conditions can be...
7281412 In-situ seal integrity monitoring  
A high-temperature seal having in-situ integrity monitoring capability includes a quantity of dielectric material sealing an interface between adjacent structures and an electrical transmission...
7278330 Method of inspecting porous structure  
There is disclosed a method of inspecting a porous structure, capable of simply inspecting pore characteristics (porosity, average pore diameter, total pore volume) of the porous structure by...
7278320 Omni-directional pressure pickup probe  
A pressure pickup probe assembly includes a probe housing, a plurality of openings, and a pickup probe. The probe housing is configured to be mounted within, and extend at least substantially...
7272983 Probe-holder armature with a sensor probe  
A probe-holder armature contains a sensor probe that is removably arranged in the forward portion of an immersion tube which is axially movable in a housing between a retracted rest position and a...
RE39843 Apparatus to attach sensors on equipment with rotating shafts  
An apparatus for attaching sensors to rotating shafts on equipment includes a cup magnet and a housing for receiving the cup magnet. A target rotor is displaced within the housing which rotates...
7270022 Temperature-compensated structure with force multiplier for the temperature compensator  
A temperature-compensated structure includes a temperature compensator having a temperature-compensation bellows whose length is responsive to changes in temperature, and a temperature-compensation...
7267020 Apparatus for structural testing  
An inspection device for performing nondestructive testing on a test subject includes a manually controlled inspection cart. The inspection device also includes a nondestructive testing platform...
7263889 Non-destructive stringer inspection apparatus and method  
A hat stringer inspection device permits continuous inspection of hat stringers as one or more probes are moved along the length of the hat stringer. Probes may be magnetically coupled to opposing...
7263870 Gauge calibration method  
The instrument panel gauge assembly includes an applique having gauge graphics printed thereon and a needle pointer for a gauge assembly positioned adjacent thereto. A transparent chaplet is formed...
7261010 Adjustable temperature correction device  
A temperature correction device may allow ready calibration. In certain implementations, a temperature correction device may include a torsion transmission element and a temperature responsive...
7261009 Monitor for injection molding machine  
Variables such as injection pressure and injection velocity are detected at a predetermined sampling cycle for each molding cycle and the variables for a plurality of past molding cycles starting...
7257990 Accelerated ultralow moisture permeation measurement  
By measuring ultralow moisture permeation through a barrier material sample at a temperature substantially above ambient, definitive values are produced on an accelerated basis that can be used to...
7255002 Tank seal for guided wave radar level measurement  
A microwave level gauge for measuring a level of a process material in a tank includes a ceramic seal and a microwave conductor. The ceramic seal is disposed adjacent to an opening in the tank and...
7252304 Positioning vehicle for positioning a test probe  
Described is a method for operating a positioning vehicle for positioning a test probe in defined intervals along a travel line, as well as to a positioning vehicle for carrying out the method. The...
7251985 Safety module and measuring arrangement with safety module  
A measuring arrangement, including: a measuring transmitter with a sensor for registering a property of a medium and for issuing a primary signal dependent on the property; a transmitter housing,...
7250753 Sensor attachment mechanism for fluid pressure cylinder  
Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a sensor attachment mechanism capable of attaching a position detecting sensor having directivity in a proper direction to a fluid pressure cylinder...
7249504 Level meter  
The invention relates to a level meter for metering the level of a filling substance in a container by means of electromagnetic signals that are guided into and out of the container along a...
7247979 Device and apparatus for holding a transducer  
A holder for a transducer having a mounting portion, a coupler, and a clamping portion is disclosed. The mounting portion has a through hole with a conical seat disposed therein, with at least a...
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...
7243561 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...
7240576 Corrosion resistant weldable bosses  
A corrosion resistant weldable boss includes a body portion having a lower portion formed of a sintered powder, e.g., ferrous powder, which is readily welded to a vehicle structure surface. A...
7240575 Method and apparatus for segregation testing of particulate solids  
A bed of particulate solids is fluidized in a test chamber to yield multiple test samples for subsequent evaluation of segregation effects. A controlled stream of gas enters the chamber in a series...
7240545 Test apparatus for direct measurement of 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...
7236252 System and apparatus for measuring displacements in electro-active materials  
A device designed to apply uniaxial pressure to the surface of an electro-active material while simultaneously applying a current to the material under controlled temperature conditions and then...
7234365 Methods and systems for dissolution testing  
Methods and systems for determining a dissolution profile of a sample material, and for solubilization screening of a library defined by an array comprising multiple sample materials are disclosed....
7231826 Non-destructive inspection device for inspecting limited-access features of a structure  
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...
7226207 Temperature gauge for use with sanitary conduit  
A standard industrial temperature gauge is adapted for a sanitary conduit that has been provided with a tubular stub for mounting the temperature gauge. A disk flange mates with an upper flange of...
7225692 Integrated system for attachment and connection of a sensor  
This invention concerns a system for the attachment of an information sensor opposite to, and at an air gap's distance from, the coder of a bearing, with the system including a cap to be associated...
7216558 Wheel sensor assembly for rail base mounting  
A rail-mounted, wheel-sensing system is shown having a wheel sensor and a rail mounting platform. The system includes a rugged steel rail clamp including two blocks mounted on the base of the rail...
7216557 Apparatus and method for testing and occupant position sensing system of a vehicle  
A method and apparatus ( 40 ) for testing an occupant position sensing system ( 12 ) of a vehicle ( 10 ) includes a motor ( 42 ) having a stationary portion ( 44 ) and a movable portion ( 46 ). A...