27th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 38 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200209040 | Flow Sensor Gauge - Flow sensors are provided that can monitor flow conditions. The flow sensor includes a gauge that provides a first level of information about flow through the sensor, and an indicator associated with the gauge that can provided a second level of information about flow through the sensor. The indicator might be in the form of a dial that can rotate about the gauge and might include a locked position for monitoring flow and an unlocked position to rotate the dial about the gauge to reposition the dial. A twisted shaft with varying twist rate is provided to convert linear motion to rotational motion for the gauge. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209041 | Flood Sensor - A flood sensor apparatus configured to send a signal to a computing device causing the computing device to turn off a utility at a site experiencing a flood. The flood sensor apparatus may include a housing and a back cover which, when coupled together, form gaps along a perimeter of the flood sensor apparatus such that fluid (e.g., water) may quickly fill and drain an interior of the housing. These gaps may be large enough such that the fluid may quickly fill and drain the interior of the housing but small enough that debris may not clog the gap or enter the interior of the housing. The back cover may include a rib extending from an inner face of the back cover and that that runs along a perimeter of the inner face. The rib may prevent tampering of a flood sensor located in the interior of the housing by blocking any object that may be inserted into the gaps. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209042 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING A FILL LEVEL OF A STORAGE CONTAINER - A method for determining a filling level of a storage container is disclosed. The method comprises generating a magnetic exciter field. The magnetic exciter field is configured to excite a content of the storage container to form a magnetic response field. The method further comprises determining at least one measurement value for the magnetic response field. The method further comprises determining the filling level of the storage container based on a position of the storage container and comparing the at least one measurement value with reference measurement values. One filling level of the storage container is assigned to each of the reference measurement values. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209043 | CAPACITIVE SENSING FOR PRIMING OF DIALYSIS MACHINES - A dialysis system may include a dialysis machine (e.g., a peritoneal dialysis machine) having a housing. Tubing may be extendable between the dialysis machine and a patient for fluid delivery from a container to the patient during a dialysis treatment. A connector may be attachable to the housing and configured to receive at least an end of the tubing. A capacitive sensor may be disposed in proximity to the connector. In connection with priming the tubing, prior to the dialysis treatment, a fluid may be flowable through the tubing from the container to the end of the tubing at the connector such that a presence of the fluid at the end of the tubing may be detectable by the capacitive sensor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209044 | CAPACITIVE MEASUREMENT DEVICE WITH MINIMIZED SENSITIVITY TO MANUFACTURING VARIABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES - A printed circuit board device includes: a first capacitive sensor configured to measure a first capacitance within a contained volume having known dimensions, wherein the first capacitance changes as a substance is received into the contained volume; a second capacitive sensor having a plurality of trigger points at a plurality of corresponding known heights within the contained volume, the second capacitive sensor configured to detect when the substance received into the contained volume has reached each of the corresponding known heights within the contained volume; and wherein at least one of a level of the substance within the contained volume, a volume of the substance within the contained volume, or a flow rate of the substance into the contained volume is determined based on data from the first capacitive sensor and the second capacitive sensor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209045 | WATER LEVEL MEASURING SYSTEM, INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, AND WATER LEVEL MEASURING METHOD - A water level measuring system includes a distance sensor, a disturbance detecting unit, and a computation unit. The distance sensor is provided above a road and configured to output a sensor signal that includes a signal component representing a distance to a road surface of the road or a distance to an object present on the road surface. The disturbance detecting unit is configured to detect, from the sensor signal, a disturbance part acquired in a period in which a moving body is passing below the distance sensor. The computation unit is configured to compute a water level of water flooding the road based on the sensor signal from which the disturbance part has been eliminated. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209046 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND/OR MONITORING THE FILL LEVEL - The present disclosure relates to a method for determining fill level of a substance in a container using a measuring device working according to the travel time principle. The measuring device transmits signals to the fill substance and, based on signal fractions reflected back in the container, ascertains an echo curve. The echo curve is transmitted to a superordinate control unit, and an envelope curve enveloping the echo curve is created and transmitted to the superordinate control unit. The echo curve and envelope curve are evaluated by the superordinate control unit. A wanted echo signal of the echo curve and envelope curve is identified. During the determining of the fill level the fill substance and the container are subjected to a current process. Based on information concerning the current process, plausibility of the wanted echo signal is checked and the evaluation is dynamically adapted to the current process. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209047 | WEIGHING SYSTEM & WEIGHING METHOD - A weighing system for weighing particulate material such as powders, granules and the like, and particularly particulate foodstuffs. The system includes: a weighing device ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200209048 | MOBILE AND MODULAR DEVICE WITH MOVABLE WALLS FOR DYNAMIC WEIGHING OF A BOVINE ANIMAL - A mobile and modular device with movable walls for the dynamic weighing of a bovine animal includes an identification module having a support structure, a processing module, a solar panel, an antenna and an identifier; and a weighing module including a base, a pair of side walls, a weighing platform, a pair of load cells and an amplifier and transmission box. The processing module, the identifier, the solar panel and the antenna are associated on the support structure. The weighing platform, the pair of load cells and the amplifier and transmission box are associated on the base in a fixed way. Each one of the pair of side walls contains a fixed portion and a mobile portion; and each one of the lower ends of the fixed portion contains a mechanism, which is associated to the base in a mobile way, through a first distal end and a second distal end. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209049 | DUAL TIRE DETERMINATION DEVICE AND DUAL TIRE DETERMINATION METHOD - A double tire determination device includes an image input unit and a determination unit. The image input unit receives input of a captured image including a tire mounted on a vehicle. The determination unit determines whether the tire is a double tire, based on a ratio between a first area and a second area. The first area is an area of a first wheel region that is a part of a region of a wheel holding the tire and that is located on a side in a first direction with respect to a position of a rotation center of the tire. The second area is an area of a second wheel region that is a part of the region of the wheel holding the tire and that is located on a side in a second direction, which is opposite to the first direction, with respect to the position of the rotation center. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209050 | VEHICLE WHEEL ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED MONITORING CAPABILITIES FOR VARIOUS VEHICLE CONDITIONS AND MONITORING DEVICE FOR ACCOMPLISHING SUCH MONITORING - A monitoring device includes a housing adhered to a drop well of a wheel inside of a vehicle tire. The housing rotates with the wheel. An electrical circuit disposed within the housing. The electrical circuit including a load sensing device disposed within the housing. The load sensing device sensing forces exerted on the wheel. A transceiver coupled to the electrical circuit. The transceiver communicates load data sensed by the load sensing device to components exterior of the wheel. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209051 | Smart Material Tracking - Apparatus and associated methods relate to tracking material based on configuring a container with a sensor adapted to measure the quantity of a material in the container, configuring a display to visually present as a function of time the material quantity relative to a predetermined threshold, determining the material quantity change within a predetermined time period based on captured sensor data, and automatically presenting in the display the material quantity performance displayed as a function of time based on the material quantity change and the predetermined threshold. In an illustrative example, the material may be water, and the container may be a bottle. The threshold may be a consumption performance goal. In various implementations, the container may be luggage, and the threshold may be an accumulation performance goal based on a weight limit. In some examples, the luggage may be, for example, a purse, tote, backpack, or lunchbox. Various embodiments may advantageously display consumption performance as a function of time, relative to a consumption goal. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209052 | GRASS MOWER HAVING ROTATABLE BLADE - A mower unit provided in a grass mower unit includes a mower deck having a top plate and a side plate extending downwards from the top plate, a rotational shaft extending through the top plate and rotatably supported to the top plate, and a blade attached to the rotational shaft inside the mower deck. A vibration detection unit is attached to the mower deck for detecting vibration in the mower deck. Vibration detected by the vibration detection unit is informed via an informing unit. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209053 | MOTOR VIBRATION OR NOISE FREQUENCY DETECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - The disclosure discloses a motor vibration or noise frequency detecting apparatus and method thereof. A processor and a frequency sensing unit are used to process and quantify a time domain signal, obtain a frequency domain result through computation, obtain a characteristic amplitude from the frequency domain result, and set characteristic amplitude as a trigger amplitude, which is then compared with a to-be-measured amplitude for use in computations or triggering events. The disclosure is used in a motor apparatus to detect a time domain abnormality, save power consumption for long-term use of frequency domain detection, and allow the motor to be monitored for a long time under battery power so the loss of the production line caused by the unwarranted shutdown can be avoided. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209054 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING EFFECTIVE SOUND VELOCITY IN DEEP SEA - The present invention discloses a method for determining an effective sound velocity in the deep sea. The method is applied to an apparatus for determining an effective sound velocity in the deep sea having a transmission point, a receiving point, and an underwater mobile carrier. The transmission point is installed on the sea surface such that the depth of the transmission point is unchanged. The receiving point is installed on the underwater mobile carrier such that the depth of the receiving point changes with movement of the underwater mobile carrier. The underwater mobile carrier can measure a sound velocity profile between the transmission point and the receiving point and a horizontal distance between the transmission point and the receiving point. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209055 | OPTICAL SENSOR ARRANGEMENT - The proposed concept relates to an optical sensor arrangement comprising an optical sensor with an integrated circuit arranged in or on a substrate. The substrate comprises at least a first surface area and a second surface area. At least one optically active sensor component is arranged on or in the substrate of the first surface area. The optically active sensor component is arranged for emitting and/or detecting light of a desired wavelength range. Optically inactive sensor circuitry is arranged on or in the substrate of the second surface area. A display panel comprises an active display area and a non-active display area, wherein the non-active display area comprises a material which is optically transparent in the desired wavelength range and wherein the non-active display area at least partly frames the active display layer. The optical sensor and the display panel are stacked such that, with respect to a main direction of display emission, the first surface area is arranged below the non-active display area and the second surface area is arranged below the active display area. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209056 | REAL TIME ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT REFLECTANCE IMAGING - A method of monitoring ultraviolet radiation reflectance is provided for activating an ultraviolet radiation reflectance digital sensor and display monitor; capturing ultraviolet radiation reflectance passing through a lens onto the digital senor; analyzing ultraviolet radiation reflectance against a preloaded and predetermined color palate; generating a video image; and outputting the video image to the display monitor. A device is also provided for an ultraviolet radiation reflectance monitoring application which receives data from an ultraviolet radiation sensitive digital imaging plate installed on the device; wherein the application processes data received from the digital imaging plate and generates an output image of ultraviolet radiation reflectance to a video monitor communicatively connected to the device. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209057 | MULTI-SENSOR DEVICE AND SYSTEM WITH A LIGHT DIFFUSING ELEMENT AROUND A PERIPHERY OF A RING OF PHOTOSENSORS AND AN INFRARED SENSOR - Various implementations relate generally to multi-sensor devices. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device including a ring of radially-oriented photosensors. Some implementations more particularly relate to a multi-sensor device that is orientation-independent with respect to a central axis of the ring. Some implementations of the multi-sensor devices described herein further include one or more additional sensors. For example, some implementations include an axially-directed photosensor. Some implementations also can include one or more temperature sensors configured to sense an exterior temperature, for example, an ambient temperature of an outdoors environment around the multi-sensor. Additionally or alternatively, some implementations include one or more of an infrared sensor or infrared sensors, a cellular communication circuit, and a GPS module. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209058 | LASER BEAM PROFILE MEASUREMENT DEVICE - A laser beam profile measurement device includes: a plate-like or block-like fluorescence generation element including an incidence surface on which a laser light is incident and an emission surface from which the laser light is emitted; a light separation element for separating fluorescence from the laser light, the fluorescence generated in the fluorescence generation element and emitted from the emission surface; and an image element for receiving the fluorescence. The fluorescence generation element includes a first film formed on the incidence surface thereof. The first film has a wavelength-to-reflectance characteristic of transmitting a wavelength λ | 2020-07-02 |
20200209059 | OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE USING A PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL - An apparatus ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200209060 | SPECTROMETRY SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND APPLICATIONS - A hand held spectrometer is used to illuminate the object and measure the one or more spectra. The spectral data of the object can be used to determine one or more attributes of the object. In many embodiments, the spectrometer is coupled to a database of spectral information that can be used to determine the attributes of the object. The spectrometer system may comprise a hand held communication device coupled to a spectrometer, in which the user can input and receive data related to the measured object with the hand held communication device. The embodiments disclosed herein allow many users to share object data with many people, in order to provide many people with actionable intelligence in response to spectral data. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209061 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CALIBRATING, CONFIGURING AND VALIDATING AN IMAGING DEVICE OR SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLEX TISSUE ASSAYS - A system and method for characterization and/or calibration of performance of a multispectral imaging (MSI) system equipping the MSI system for use with a multitude of different fluorescent specimens while being independent on optical characteristics of a specified specimen and providing an integrated system level test for the MSI system. A system and method are adapted to additionally evaluate and express operational parameters performance of the MSI system in terms of standardized units and/or to determine the acceptable detection range of the MSI system. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209062 | INTEGRATED COMPACT MMW SPECTROSCOPY CELL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A compact mmW spectroscopy cell system for detecting volatile organic compounds (compounds) in a gas. The system includes a gas collection chamber, an input buffer cavity for receiving the gas from the gas collection chamber, pumping devices to pass the gas from the buffer cavity to an absorption cell and maintain pressure, and a transceiver connected to the cell. The transceiver interrogates the absorption cell filled with the gas by passing a high frequency electromagnetic signal and sweeping the signal to generate an absorption spectra which is compared to a spectroscopy database for detecting the compounds in the gas. The absorption cell, collection chambers, and pumping devices are fabricated with standard CMOS processing techniques at chip and wafer scale. The transceiver bonded to the absorption cell with chip scale integration. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209063 | SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS, SUBSTRATE PROCESSING MODULE, AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE FABRICATION METHOD - A substrate processing module includes a process chamber configured to perform a treatment process on a substrate; a transfer chamber provided on a first side of the process chamber, the substrate being transferred between the process chamber and the transfer chamber; an optical emission spectroscopy (OES) system provided on a second side of the process chamber and configured to monitor the process chamber; and a reference light source disposed in the transfer chamber and configured to emit a reference light to calibrate the OES system. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209064 | METHODS FOR SPECTRALLY RESOLVING FLUOROPHORES OF A SAMPLE AND SYSTEMS FOR SAME - Aspects of the present disclosure include methods for spectrally resolving light from fluorophores having overlapping fluorescence spectra in a sample. Methods according to certain embodiments include detecting light with a light detection system from a sample having a plurality of fluorophores having overlapping fluorescence spectra and spectrally resolving light from each fluorophore in the sample. In some embodiments, methods include estimating the abundance of one or more of the fluorophores in the sample, such as on a particle. In certain instances, methods include identifying the particle in the sample based on the abundance of each fluorophore and sorting the particle. Methods according to some embodiments includes spectrally resolving the light from each fluorophore by calculating a spectral unmixing matrix for the fluorescence spectra of each fluorophore. Systems and integrated circuit devices (e.g., a field programmable gate array) for practicing the subject methods are also provided. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209065 | Device and Method for Determining a Polarization State of an Electromagnetic Wave - A device for determining a polarization state of an electromagnetic wave, includes a power splitter that splits an electromagnetic input wave into at least three partial waves; and at least three polarization converters for changing the polarization state of the partial waves. One of the polarization converters is associated with one of the three partial waves. The device includes an output coupler to which the partial waves are supplied after passing through the respective polarization converter and which includes at least three outputs. The output coupler is configured and the polarization converters are arranged and configured such that output waves exiting from the outputs of the output coupler have an intensity that each is dependent on one of the Stokes parameters of the input wave. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209066 | FLAME DETECTOR - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a flame detector. The flame detector comprises a light guide system including a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, a light path being formed between the first end and the second end and extending along an optical axis; a first hole disposed at the first end, extending along the optical axis and forming a part of the light path, the first hole being configured to receive light emitted by a flame to be detected; and a second hole disposed at the second end, extending along the optical axis and forming a part of the light path, sizes of the first and second holes and a length of the light path being configured such that a detection angle of the light guide system is between 0.5 degrees and 3 degrees. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209067 | INFRARED DETECTOR AND INFRARED IMAGER - An infrared detector is provided, and the infrared detector includes: a thermoelectric element; an infrared light absorber, located on and in contact with the thermoelectric element, and configured to absorb infrared light and convert infrared light into heat; an electrical signal detector, electrically connected to the thermoelectric element and configured to detect a change in electrical performance of the thermoelectric element; wherein the infrared light absorber includes a carbon nanotube array, the carbon nanotube array includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes, a height of the plurality of carbon nanotubes are substantially the same, and the plurality of carbon nanotubes are perpendicular to the thermoelectric element. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209068 | Ti-Ni-BASED ALLOY; WIRE, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ACTUATOR, AND TEMPERATURE SENSOR, EACH USING THIS ALLOY; AND METHOD OF PRODUCING A Ti-Ni-BASED ALLOY - A Ti—Ni-based alloy, which has a torsion angle for Interface I that is a junction plane between habit plane variants of a martensitic phase, of less than 1.00°; a wire, an electrically conductive actuator, and a temperature sensor, each of which uses that alloy; and a method of producing the Ti—Ni-based alloy. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209069 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A reconfigurable all-digital temperature sensor includes a NAND gate and several delay units, the NAND gate comprises two input terminals and an output terminal, one input terminal is used for external starting control signal; a plurality delay units are connected in series, the input end of the first delay unit is connected to the output terminal of the NAND gate, and the output end of the last delay unit is connected to another input terminal of the NAND gate, thereby forming a ring oscillator structure; each delay unit includes a leakage-based inverter and a Schmitt trigger, and the output end of the leakage-based inverter is connected to the input end of the Schmitt trigger. The reconfigurable all-digital temperature sensor can realize the conversion of temperature-leakage-frequency based on the ring oscillator structure in the temperature range of −40˜125° C., thereby reducing the design complexity and achieving high accuracy. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209070 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR - A temperature sensor includes a NAND gate and a plurality of delay units. The NAND gate includes a first and a second input terminals, and an output terminal. The first input terminal is configured to receive an external starting control signal. The plurality of delay units are connected in series. An input end of the first delay unit is connected to the output terminal of the NAND gate. An output end of the last delay unit is connected to the second input terminal of the NAND gate, thereby forming a ring oscillator structure. The temperature sensor can realize conversion of temperature-leakage-frequency based on the ring oscillator structure in a temperature range of −40˜125° C., thereby simplifying design complexity and achieves high accuracy. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209071 | Thermochromatic Label System and Method - A thermochromatic label system for providing an indication of a temperature condition of contents of an inner volume of a vessel. A thermochromatic label is founded on a facestock with one or more thermochromatic images disposed on a thermochromatic display surface and an adhesive surface. Plural labels can be retained on a release liner, and the adhesive can be a removable adhesive to permit selective application and removal of the label. A lid of a vessel has a preconfigured label retention structure, such as a raised protuberance that defines a sub-volume, for retaining the thermochromatic label. The facestock and the label retention structure can be contoured with corresponding three-dimensional shapes. The three-dimensional shapes could be conical shapes, each with a lower portion, a mid-portion, and a peak portion, and first, second, and third thermochromatic images can be disposed on the respective portions of the facestock. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209072 | Temperature Measurement Member, Inspection Apparatus, and Temperature Measurement Method - A temperature measurement member measures a temperature of an inspection object or a temperature of a mounting table on which the inspection object is placed inside an inspection apparatus that inspects the inspection object. The temperature measurement member is attached to an attachment position of a probe card used for electrical characteristic inspection in the inspection apparatus, and includes a main body having substantially a same shape as the probe card; a probe formed to extend from the main body toward the mounting table in a state in which the temperature measurement member is attached to the attachment position; and a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the inspection object or the mounting table. The sensor transmits/receives a temperature measurement-related electrical signal to/from an inspection part via the probe card in the electrical characteristic inspection, and transmits a temperature measurement result to the inspection part. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209073 | Scanning Switch for Calibration of a Temperature Metering Device and A Calibration System and A Calibration Method thereof - The invention disclosures a scanning switch for calibration of a temperature metering device and a calibration system and a calibration method thereof, comprising main connecting terminals and sub connecting terminals, main connecting terminals are connected to a standard electrical measuring instrument, sub connecting terminals are connected to a calibrated sensor and a standard sensor, main connecting terminals and sub connecting terminals are conductively connected through an electrical measuring switch, the scanning switch further comprises a temperature controller and a temperature control switch which are electrically connected, the temperature control switch is connected to sub connecting terminals, the temperature controller is connected to a constant temperature source by a solid-state relay and connected to standard sensor or calibrated sensor by sub connecting terminals, the temperature control loops of old system are integrated into scanning switch, temperature control sensor is removed, simultaneously the temperature in constant temperature source is real-time controlled. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209074 | CALIBRATION STRUCTURE FOR CALIBRATING A TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND METHODS THEREFORE - A calibration setup for calibrating a temperature sensor includes a temperature calibrator, a temperature measuring unit connected to the temperature sensor, a camera unit configured to detect a measured temperature value and to transmit the measured temperature value to a storage medium in the temperature calibrator. A method of calibrating a temperature sensor using the calibration setup includes heating the temperature sensor to a first calibration temperature; detecting a first temperature value by the camera unit; transmitting the first temperature value from the camera unit to a storage medium in the temperature calibrator; heating the temperature sensor to at least a second calibration temperature; detecting a second temperature value by the camera unit; transmitting the second temperature value from the camera unit to the storage medium; and displaying the detected and stored temperature values on a calibrator indicator display in a respective association with the calibration temperatures. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209075 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND TEST METHOD OF SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A semiconductor device includes a first temperature sensor module, a second temperature sensor module, a first temperature controller, and a second temperature controller. The first temperature sensor module includes a bandgap reference circuit that outputs a plurality of divided voltages, and a first conversion circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion processing on one of the plurality of divided voltages to generate a first digital value. The second temperature sensor module includes a second conversion circuit that performs analog-to-digital conversion processing on the one of the plurality of divided voltages to generate a second digital value. The first temperature sensor controller converts the first digital value to a first temperature. The second temperature sensor controller converts the second digital value to a second temperature. The semiconductor device determines whether the first and second temperature modules operate normally based on a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209076 | STRESS-INDUCED MAGNETIC FIELD SIGNAL ACQUISITION METHOD AND STRESS MEASUREMENT METHOD BASED THEREON - A method for stress-induced magnetic field signal acquisition and stress measurement is disclosed. The method can include the following steps: a1, conducting AC magnetization on a to-be-tested structure by using an AC magnetic field with preset frequencies and strengths, and acquiring the excitation magnetic field signals in at least one cycle; a2, subtracting the excitation magnetic field signals in at least one cycle of a stress-free sample having the same material as the to-be-tested structure from the excitation magnetic field signals acquired in step a1 to obtain a stress-induced magnetic field signals of the to-be-tested structure; a3, quantitatively assessing the stresses in the to-be-tested structure by comparing the mean values of the stress-induced magnetic field signals acquired in step a2 with the pre-calibrated relationship of stresses and the mean values of the stress-induced magnetic field signals for the material of the to-be-tested structure. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209077 | FORCE DETECTING DEVICE AND ROBOT - A force detecting device having a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to each other, the first axis being a force detection axis, the force detecting device including a laminated body formed by laminating a first electrode, a first quartz plate, a second electrode, a second quartz plate, a third electrode, a third quartz plate, a fourth electrode, a fourth quartz plate, and a fifth electrode in this order and a force detection circuit configured to detect a force in a direction of the first axis based on an electric charge output from the second electrode and an electric charge output from the fourth electrode. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209078 | METHOD FOR DETERMINATION OF INTERNAL UNIAXIAL STRESS OF STEEL MEMBER BASED ON PHASE SPECTRUM OF ULTRASONIC TRANSVERSE WAVE - Disclosed is a method for determining internal uniaxial stress of steel members based on transverse wave phase spectrum, including: manufacturing a replicated steel member of an in-service steel structure member, where the replicated steel member and the in-service steel structure member are the same in material and thickness; loading a test on the replicated steel member to obtain two stress-spectral parameters; performing ultrasonic determination on the in-service steel structure member using an ultrasonic determination device; and collecting transverse wave signals using a signal acquisition system; processing the collected transverse wave signals through an information processing device to obtain a derived curve of the phase spectrum; capturing a first response frequency of the phase spectrum from the phase spectrum derived curve; and obtaining a uniaxial stress of the in-service steel structure member according to the stress-spectral parameters. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209079 | ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR MEASURING A BENDING TORQUE ON A MACHINE ELEMENT - An assembly measures a bending torque on a machine element extending on an axis using the inverse magnetostrictive effect. The machine element has a cavity and at least one magnetization region, extending circumferentially around the axis. A magnetic sensor is arranged in the cavity to measure a directional component of a magnetic field which is brought about by the magnetization and by the bending torque. A second directional component of the magnetic field may be measured by the magnetic sensor or by another magnetic sensor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209080 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEASURING ELECTROMAGNETIC CHARACTERISTIC ON A COMPONENT - A system for measuring torque on a component having a residually magnetized region is provided. The system includes a torque sensor for sensing an electromagnetic characteristic of the component and transmitting a plurality of signals that are indicative of the electromagnetic characteristic. The system also includes a computer communicatively coupled to the torque sensor for receiving the signals. The computer includes a processor and a memory. The processor is programmed to determine, using the signals, that the torque sensor is affected by the residually magnetized region of the component. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209081 | TORSION AND FORCE SENSING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVER UTILIZING SAME - A device to sense degree of twist in a screwdriver and the magnitude of force applied includes a contacting portion, a deformation portion, a sensing portion, and a processor. The contacting portion receives a grip and twist pressure through the deformation portion which is tiltedly fixed to the contacting portion. The deformation portion carries the sensing portion and elastically deforms under the force and/or the torsion. The sensing portion detects a deformation of the deformation portion and generates a corresponding electrical signal. The processor receives the signal and determines the values of the twist caused and the force applied. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209082 | CONTACT DETECTING DEVICE - To yield fixed output as electrical signal when any positions of volume space is subjected to external pressure and the external pressure is detected. A contact detecting device includes a mounted base | 2020-07-02 |
20200209083 | WIRE-ROD TENSIOMETER - To provide a tension measuring device which can be easily carried, maintenance of which can be easily performed, and which measures a tension of a wire material to be measured and can prevent the wire material to be measured from being damaged. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209084 | PACKAGE IDENTIFICATION THROUGH FORCE SENSING - Systems, methods, techniques and apparatuses of package identification are disclosed. One exemplary embodiment is a method for package identification comprising performing a set of initial inspection operations on a package; determining a portion of a plurality of possible packages based on the set of initial inspection operations and a data structure including initial inspection characteristics for the plurality of possible packages; performing a set of package movement inspection operations by moving the package using a robot; determining a set of movement characteristics based on the package movement inspection operations; and identifying which one of the portion of the plurality of possible packages corresponds to the package using the set of movement characteristics. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209085 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR SENSING LOCATIONS AND FORCES - Provided are systems, devices, and methods for sensing location and forces. A robotic effector comprising a skin and a core can have a plurality of electrodes integrated in the skin and/or core. Upon interaction with a target object, the robotic effector may determine a total force and/or a location of the force by the target object on the robotic effector. Sensitivity and dynamic range of the robotic effector may improve by changing various configurations. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209086 | Differential Pressure Sensor and Fabrication Method Therefor - A differential pressure sensor, wherein a gas pipeline ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200209087 | PRESSURE MEASUREMENT MODULE - A module for measuring and monitoring an inlet and outlet pressure is described herein. The module includes an inlet pressure port for fluid communication to a fluid line before a filter and the inlet pressure port comprising a first pressure sensor. The module includes an outlet pressure port for fluid communication to a fluid line after the filter and the outlet pressure port comprising a second pressure sensor. At least one signal port is disposed in the module. The first pressure sensor and the second pressure sensor during operation are in signal communication with the at least one signal port. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209088 | PRESSURE SENSOR HAVING UNEVENNESS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR - A pressure sensor having unevenness and a manufacturing method therefor are disclosed. The disclosed pressure sensor senses pressure in a vertical direction and includes a first pressure sensor unit and a second pressure sensor unit, wherein the first pressure sensor unit and the second pressure sensor unit are stacked, and unevenness is formed on the upper surface of the first pressure sensor unit and on the lower surface of the second pressure sensor unit. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209089 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MICROMECHANICAL DIAPHRAGM SENSORS - A method for manufacturing a micromechanical sensor, in particular a pressure difference sensor, including creating a functional layer on a substrate; creating at least one rear side trench area proceeding from a rear side of a substrate, for exposing the functional layer for a sensor diaphragm; creating at least one front side trench area for forming at least one supporting structure, in particular an energy storage structure, preferably in the form of a spring structure, in the substrate as a mounting for the sensor diaphragm; and at least partially filling at least a front side trench area with a gel. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209090 | HIGH SENSITIVITY PRESSURE SENSOR PACKAGE - A pressure sensing package includes a sensor chamber and an annular chamber extending about the sensor chamber. A primary diaphragm divides the sensor chamber into a first part receiving a first pressure and a second part including a differential pressure sensor approximately centered with respect to a sensor axis and a first transmission fluid. The first transmission fluid transmits the first pressure to a first differential pressure sensor face. A secondary diaphragm divides the annular chamber into a first part receiving a second pressure and a second part including a second transmission fluid. The second pressure is transmitted to a second pressure sensor face via the secondary diaphragm and the second transmission fluid. The primary and secondary diaphragms are positioned with respect to one another along the sensor axis direction such that pressures other than the first and second pressures acting on the pressure sensor sum to approximately zero. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209091 | Pressure Sensor Assembly And Method For Manufacturing A Pressure Sensor Assembly - A pressure sensor assembly and method for manufacturing a pressure sensor assembly is disclosed. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209092 | Sump Pump Tracking Device - A sump pump tracking system includes a pressure sensor including a first port and a second port, a tube extending from the first port, a processor in communication with the pressure sensor, and a remote server in communication with the pressure sensor. The processor is configured to receive an air pressure reading from the first port calculate a water level within the sump pit based on the air pressure reading from the first port. The server is configured to be programmed with an alarm threshold limit. The pressure sensor communicates the water level to the server, and the server is configured to compare the water level with the alarm threshold limit and send an alert if the water level is above the alarm threshold limit. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209093 | SENSOR DEVICE FOR MEASURING FLUID AND FLUID CONDUIT PROPERTIES, AND METHOD FOR ACTIVATING THE SENSOR DEVICE - There is provided a sensor device for measuring fluid and fluid conduit properties, and a method for activating the sensor device. The sensor device comprises an outer capsule for providing fluid-tight containment to an interior compartment of the sensor device in a closed position. The outer capsule comprises a first capsule portion and a second capsule portion. An aperture is located in the second capsule portion and fluidly connects the inner compartment to an exterior of the outer capsule. A mounting bracket is disposed within the inner compartment, the mounting bracket connects the first capsule portion to the second capsule portion and provides structural integrity and pressure resistivity for the outer capsule. At least one pressure sensor is constrained between the mounting bracket and an inner surface of the second capsule portion and is aligned with the aperture of the second capsule portion. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209094 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXECUTING APPLICATION BY USING BAROMETER - A method and apparatus for executing an application are provided. The method of executing an application may include: measuring internal air pressure in an electronic device by using a barometer; receiving a user input of applying a force to an external surface of the electronic device by using the barometer, and detecting a value of variation of the internal air pressure, the variation occurring due to the force; and performing a preset operation of the electronic device based on the detected value of the variation of the internal air pressure. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209095 | LEAK DETECTION AND LOCATING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Leaks detection and locating system, comprising: a) an Augmented Reality (AR) scanning means for providing data suitable for deploying virtual image over the location of real-world objects of mapped infrastructure installation in an installation site; b) at least one moisture sensor adapted to be installed in conjunction with at least one pipe as part of said infrastructure installation, wherein said at least one sensor configured to generate an electrical leak alert signal upon detecting moisture above a predefined threshold; and c) a control unit configured to receive leak alert signals from said at least one moisture sensor, to process said received signals in order to determine a leakage location at said infrastructure, and to enable visual indication of the leakage location by superimposition of virtual images of at least part of said mapped infrastructure installation over the location of real-world objects. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209096 | FLUID LEAK AND MICROLEAK DETECTOR AND PROCEDURE FOR DETECTING LEAKS AND MICROLEAKS - A fluid leak and microleak detector that incorporates three aligned elements: the first element being a solenoid valve ( | 2020-07-02 |
20200209097 | Method and Apparatus for Detecting Slow Leaks - An apparatus and method for detecting slow leaks in a pressurized fluid environment is disclosed herein. The apparatus is a combination of elements including a flow sensor, electronic memory, and electronic processor. The apparatus is positioned in the flow stream of fluid or other type of fluid. The apparatus is positioned downstream of a primary fluid supply source, but upstream of potential slow leak areas. The method analyzes flow change events to determine whether a slow leak is present or if normal water usage is occurring. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209098 | EMBOSSED FILM BIOPROCESSING CONTAINERS AND INTEGRITY TESTING OF BIOPROCESSING CONTAINERS - A testing method that includes the steps of evacuating air from a container to a negative atmospheric pressure, the container being a collapsible, flexible container, and comprising at least two opposing flexible walls, wherein a surface of at least one of the walls internal to the container comprises a plurality of channels or recessed features on said at least one wall and monitoring a mass flow or a state of vacuum so as to determine the integrity of the container. The container can be of any size or conformation, with or without attached fittings. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209099 | LEAK CHECK METHOD, LEAK CHECK APPARATUS, PLATING METHOD, AND PLATING APPARATUS - A leak check method includes: performing a first inspection of measuring a pressure in an internal space formed by a seal of the substrate holder, while evacuating the internal space, and detecting that the pressure reaches a first pressure threshold value within a predetermined first inspection time; performing a second inspection of closing the internal space that has been evacuated, measuring the pressure in the closed internal space, and detecting that the pressure in the closed internal space does not exceed a second pressure threshold value within a predetermined second inspection time; and performing a third inspection of measuring a pressure difference between the pressure in the closed internal space and a vacuum pressure in a master container, and detecting that an amount of increase in the pressure difference within a predetermined third inspection time is kept equal to or below a pressure difference threshold value. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209100 | SYSTEM, TESTING ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR FATIGUE TESTING A WIND TURBINE BLADE - Provided is a system for fatigue testing a wind turbine blade including: a mounting for retaining a root end of the wind turbine blade, at least one actuator assembly for attachment to the wind turbine blade, the at least one actuator assembly including at least one actuator for exciting the wind turbine blade in flapwise directions and/or edgewise directions, and at least one measuring device for measuring of a stress, a strain and/or a deflection of the wind turbine blade. The system further includes at least one tuned liquid damper for attachment to the wind turbine blade, the tuned liquid damper comprising a container and a liquid contained therein. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209101 | HIERARCHICAL ACTIONS BASED UPON MONITORED BUILDING CONDITIONS - Method and apparatus for measuring conditions within a structure to generate objective data indicative of an overall status of the structure. Aggregated objective measurements may quantify as built and experiential conditions of the structure over time. Utilizing objective measurements a determination is made of, among other things, compliance with applicable building codes. A remediation table is provided to assess the risk of noncompliance with the applicable building codes and to prescribe appropriate remedial actions. Alternatively a table of scaled alphanumeric ratings may be generated and associated with measured conditions within the structure. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209102 | INDUCING AND MONITORING A VIBRATORY RESPONSE IN A COMPONENT - A system is provided for testing a component. This system includes a support structure, an excitation system and a sensor system. The support structure is configured to support the component. The excitation system includes a plurality of excitation devices arranged in an array. The plurality of excitation devices at least include a first excitation device, a second excitation device and a third excitation device. The excitation system is configured to respectively control each of the plurality of excitation devices to excite a vibratory response in the component. The sensor system is configured to output data indicative of the vibratory response. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209103 | STRUCTURAL HEALTH MONITORING - A system comprising a device and a monitoring unit configured to monitor the mechanical health of the device is disclosed. The monitoring unit may comprise at least one actuator, at least one sensor and at least one processing resource. The at least one actuator may be configured to vibrate the device and the at least one sensor may be configured to detect a corresponding output of the device. The at least one processing resource may be configured to process the output detected by the at least one sensor and to assess the mechanical health of the device by comparing the detected output of the device to a healthy fingerprint of the device, wherein the healthy fingerprint is an output of the particular device being tested when it is free of mechanical defects. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209104 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING THERMALLY INDUCED RETICLE DISTORTION - An apparatus and method for measuring thermo-mechanically induced reticle distortion or other distortion in a lithography device enables detecting distortion at the nanometer level in situ. The techniques described use relatively simple optical detectors and data acquisition electronics that are capable of monitoring the distortion in real time, during operation of the lithography equipment. Time-varying anisotropic distortion of a reticle can be measured by directing slit patterns of light having different orientations to the reticle and detecting reflected, transmitted or diffracted light from the reticle. In one example, corresponding segments of successive time measurements of secondary light signals are compared as the reticle scans a substrate at a reticle stage speed of about 1 m/s to detect temporal offsets and other features that correspond to spatial distortion. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209105 | AUTOMATED TESTING OF OPTICAL ASSEMBLIES - The disclosure describes various aspects of different for automated testing of optical assemblies. A system is described that includes an arm (e.g., a motorized arm) configured to be positioned over an optical assembly having a base plate with multiple optical elements that form one or more optical beam paths. The system also includes at least one optical tool that is configured to be removably attached to the arm and has a measurement instrument to perform a specified test on at least one of the optical beam paths. The arm is configured to adjust its position over the optical assembly to move the optical tool to the correct place to perform the specified test. The system may also include an optical tool changer configured to hold the optical tool in a tool holder when not attached to the arm and to hold additional optical tools in respective tool holders. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209106 | OPTICAL FIBER - An optical fiber including a plurality of embedded optical reflectors distributed periodically along the length of the fiber and a method of quantifying loss associated with an optical connector that is connected to optical fiber comprising a plurality of embedded optical reflectors distributed periodically along the length of the fiber. The method includes inserting an optical signal into the fiber through the optical connector; measuring a component of the optical signal reflected by at least one of the plurality of embedded optical reflectors, in which the component is received through the optical connector; calculating the difference in power level between the inserted and reflected signals; and quantifying, based on the calculated power level difference and the reflectivity of the embedded optical reflector, the loss associated with the optical connector. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209107 | LASER BEAM PROFILING SYSTEM FOR USE IN LASER POWDER BED FUSION MANUFACTURING - A testing apparatus for use with a laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing device that includes a laser for generating a non-stationary laser beam and a build plane positioned at a predetermined location relative to the non-stationary laser beam. The portable testing apparatus includes a support having an upper surface adapted to receive and absorb laser light generated by the non-stationary laser beam; a plurality of pin-hole defining structures each positioned to receive the laser light generated by the non-stationary laser beam, and such that each pin-hole is elevated at a predetermined height above the upper surface of the support and parallel thereto; a fiber optic cable disposed within each pin-hole defining structure, wherein each fiber optic cable has a proximal end at which the laser light is received through the pin-hole and a distal end to which the laser light is delivered; and a photodetector located at the distal end of each fiber optic cable, wherein the photodetector converts the laser light delivered to the photodetector into electrical voltage output signals based on intensity of the laser light received through each pin-hole. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209108 | Calibration Apparatus and Method, and Wavelength Division Multiplexing System - This application provides a calibration apparatus and method, and a wavelength division multiplexing system. The calibration apparatus includes: a sending module, configured to send a first detection signal to a first multiplexing device; a receiving module, configured to receive the first detection signal that passes through the first multiplexing device, and receive a second detection signal that passes through the first multiplexing device and a second multiplexing device; and a processing module, configured to adjust a center frequency of the first detection signal, so that an adjusted center frequency of the first detection signal is aligned with a center frequency of the first multiplexing device, and adjust a center frequency of the second detection signal and the center frequency of the first multiplexing device, so that the center frequency of the first multiplexing device is aligned with the center frequency of the second detection signal. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209109 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAULT DIAGNOSIS - A system for fault diagnosis is provided. The system may acquire a vibration signal of a target device, and determine one or more feature values of the vibration signal. The system may further determine a fault condition of the target device by applying a fault diagnosis model to the feature values. The fault diagnosis model may include a trained first component including a plurality of stacked trained RBMs, and a trained second component connected to the trained first component. The trained second component may include a trained fully connected layer and a trained output layer connected to the trained fully connected layer. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209110 | TIRE INSPECTION APPARATUS - A tire inspection apparatus of the exemplary embodiment includes a conveyor | 2020-07-02 |
20200209111 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING ANOMALIES IN SENSORY DATA OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINES LOCATED WITHIN A PREDETERMINED PROXIMITY - A system and computer-implemented method for detecting anomalies in industrial machine sensor data, including: computing, based on a received suspected anomalous level value of a sensory input data of each of the a plurality of sensory input data of a plurality of industrial machines that are located within a predetermined proximity, an average anomalous amount that is associated with at least a time interval; and determining that at least one of the plurality of suspected anomalies is an anomaly when a result of a subtraction of the computed average anomalous amount from each suspected anomalous level value of the plurality of sensory input data exceeds a predetermined threshold. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209112 | FAILURE MODE DETERMINATION MEANS - A method for determining a failure mode of a comfort device, the method includes obtaining a first input during a first operation of the comfort device, wherein the first operation is a known normal operation; classifying the first input into a class including a series of attributes and storing the first input in a database of input classes; obtaining a second input during a second operation of the comfort device; and classifying the second input into a class including a series of attributes and comparing the class of the second input to the class of the first input in a first comparison, wherein if a match exists, comparing the series of attributes of the second input to the series of attributes of the first input in a second comparison, wherein if a discrepancy is detected, a warning is raised. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209113 | APPARATUS FOR TREATING LIQUID TO BE ANALYZED - An apparatus for analyzing the content of at least one contaminant in a liquid cryogen comprising a cylindrical enclosure, an annular enclosure arranged around the cylindrical enclosure, means for dividing a flow of liquid cryogen in two, means for delivering a first part of the liquid cryogen to the cylindrical enclosure, means for delivering a second part of the liquid cryogen to the annular enclosure, a pipe connected to the cylindrical enclosure to allow vaporized liquid to pass through, a pipe connected to the annular enclosure to allow vaporized liquid to pass through, a heater for heating the cylindrical enclosure vessel and means for stopping the delivery of liquid cryogen to the cylindrical enclosure. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209114 | METHODS FOR GRINDING OF SAMPLES USING A COMBINATION OF ROTATIONAL AND LINEAR MOTION - Disclosed herein are devices, apparatuses, and methods for grinding of samples. A method includes securing a sample vial in a holder attached to a connecting linkage, the sample vial having a grinding media in the sample vial. The method includes rotating a crank that is operatively coupled to a proximal end of the connecting linkage at a proximal pivot point so that the proximal pivot point undergoes rotational motion. The method includes restricting a distal pivot point of the connecting linkage to a linear path, the distal pivot point near a distal end of the connecting linkage. A result being that the sample vial undergoes a combination of rotational and linear motion. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209115 | ULTRASOUND SYSTEM FOR SHEARING CELLULAR MATERIAL IN A MICROPLATE - Disclosed embodiments include illustrative piezoelectric element array assemblies, methods of fabricating a piezoelectric element array assembly, and systems and methods for shearing cellular material. Given by way of non-limiting example, an illustrative piezoelectric element array assembly includes at least one piezoelectric element configured to produce ultrasound energy responsive to amplified driving pulses. A lens layer is bonded to the at least one piezoelectric element. The lens layer has a plurality of lenses formed therein that are configured to focus ultrasound energy created by single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element into a plurality of wells of a microplate disposable in ultrasonic communication with the lens layer, wherein more than one of the plurality of lenses overlie single ones of the at least one piezoelectric element. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209116 | Specimen for Analyzing Shape of Antistatic Antifouling Layer and Method for Preparing Same - A specimen for analyzing the shape of an antistatic antifouling layer and a method for preparing the same are provided. The specimen includes Pt coated on an antistatic antifouling layer comprising a conductive polymer formed on a polymer substrate, so that a contrast difference between the polymer substrate layer and the antistatic antifouling layer is caused by the diffusion of Pt by means of the conductive polymer and the dyeing effect of the antifouling layer. Accordingly, it is possible to clearly distinguish the shape of the antistatic antifouling layer formed on the polymer substrate by using TEM. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209117 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR OPTICAL CLEARING OF TISSUES - Disclosed are compositions, methods, and kits for clearing tissue that preserve cellular morphology, reporter fluorescence, and epitope labeling which allow for quantitative phenotypic analysis of intact organs. The compositions include, for example, a compound of formula R | 2020-07-02 |
20200209118 | METHODS FOR LARGE TISSUE LABELING, CLEARING AND IMAGING - The present invention relates to methods for preparing an animal tissue for fluorescence microscopy, to an animal tissue obtainable by said methods, to methods for analyzing said animal tissues, and to methods for the detection of metastases, for analyzing the biodistribution of a biopharmaceutical drug, and for analyzing the biodistribution of nanoparticles. The methods for preparing an animal tissue according to the present invention encompass whole-body labeling, clearing and imaging methods. The methods of the invention are advantageous in that they, for instance, allow the visualization of single cells within mammalian tissues including pig and human brains, tumor metastases at the single cell level and of the distribution of biopharmaceutical drugs (e.g. the distribution of cancer-targeting therapeutic antibodies in whole animals such as intact mice) at single cell level in whole mouse. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209119 | Stain for Staining Cells, the Use of the Stain in Histological Applications and a Method of Diagnosis - A staining composition for staining cells and for use in a method of staining cells, a method of diagnosing mitotic activity and a method of diagnosing cancer. The composition comprises dried petunia petals at least partially dissolved in distilled water; and 400 milligrams of picric acid per gram of dried petunia petals. The method of staining cells includes rinsing a sample containing the cells with 10% of phosphotungistic acid or 10% of phosphomolybdic acid; staining the sample with the composition and dehydrating the samples with 100% Ethanol or Isopropanol. The method of diagnosing mitotic activity includes observing stained regions in the sample to identify mitotic activity indicated by stained regions. The method for diagnosing cancer includes quantifying mitotic figures in the sample which are identified by stained regions of the sample. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209120 | METHOD FOR IMMOBILISING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES FOR ANALYTICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES - A method for immobilising live cells within biological samples for analytical and diagnostic purposes that comprises the steps of providing a biological sample containing a predetermined number of cells to analyse; providing a planar support particularly suitable for use in an analytical device, the planar support comprising a surface functionalised with a surface coating comprising a nanostructured material; depositing a laminar layer of said biological sample on said functionalised surface of said planar support in order to cause the cells contained in the biological sample to adhere to the functionalised surface of the planar support; and positioning a fixative on the laminar layer of the biological sample. All of the above-mentioned steps are carried out at a temperature below at least 25° C. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209121 | DUAL CHAMBER REAGENT MIXING CONTAINER - Described is an automated reagent mixing container for separately storing and automatically mixing together at least two stored reagent components. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209122 | CONTROL OF INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT VIA DIGITAL IMAGING - A method of analyzing a substrate contacting a fluid present in an industrial system is provided. The method comprises creating a series of digital images of the substrate while contacting the fluid present in the industrial system. A region of interest in the series of digital images of the substrate is defined. A corrosion feature in the region of interest in the series of digital images of the substrate is identified. The corrosion feature in the region of interest in the series of digital images of the substrate is analyzed to determine a corrosion trend of the industrial system. In certain embodiments of the method, the fluid is industrial water, and the industrial system is an industrial water system. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209123 | LIGAND-FUNCTIONALIZED SUBSTRATES WITH ENHANCED BINDING CAPACITY - An article that can be used for biomaterial capture comprises | 2020-07-02 |
20200209124 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR INTERFACING TWO SEPARATION TECHNIQUES - The present invention relates to an evaporative membrane concentration device adapted to interface two liquid flow processes, such as two low or high resolution separation techniques or a low or high resolution separation technique and a liquid flow detection technique. For example, the two liquid flow processes may be a liquid chromatography technique and a liquid flow detection technique or a multi-dimensional separation technique, for example, two dimensional liquid chromatography (LC×LC) or solvent extraction, such as liquid-liquid extraction or solid phase extraction, with a liquid chromatography technique (LLE or SPE-LC). Methods of using the device and separation and/or chromatographic methods using the device are also described. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209125 | FRACTIONATION GAS SAMPLING DEVICE - The present application discloses a gas sampling device, in particular, a fractionation gas sampling device comprising a heat exchanger, and the heat exchanger comprises one or more groups of tubes, wherein, a guide plate is disposed in the tubes. The fractionation gas sampling device further comprises a coke cleaning mechanism having a decoking head, and the decoking head has a circular arc guide. The fractionation gas sampling device has a large heat exchange area, a high heat exchange efficiency, and overcomes the surface tension between liquids so as to avoid generating liquid columns; moreover, by combining with the coke cleaning mechanism, the fractionation gas sampling device not only achieves excellent technical effects relevant to decoking, but also effectively prevents from a blocking phenomenon of the decoking head, thereby realizing an automatic cleaning. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209126 | EVALUATION OF APPLICATIONS USING DIGITAL IMAGE CORRELATION TECHNIQUES - A method for material lifetime evaluation includes: causing a stress or a strain to be applied to a material surface based at least on a cycle of properties over time; causing an image of the material surface to be captured as a captured image; and determining a surface strain energy density (SSED) model for the material surface based at least on the captured image. A system for material evaluation includes: a load generator configured to apply a stress or a strain to a material surface based at least on a cycle of properties over time; a sensor configured to capture an image of the material surface as a captured image; and a processor configured to determine a SSED model for the material surface based at least on the captured image. In the method and the system the captured image is correlated to the cycle of properties. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209127 | TEST DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING LOW-TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENT - The invention provides a test device and method for controlling a low-temperature environment. A double-layer stainless steel plate forms an interlayer cavity of a cooling box; four walls of the cooling box are provided with a heat insulation plate; a probe thermometer is disposed on a side wall of the cooling box; both the top of a press and the bottom of an indenter of a universal testing machine are provided with a fiberglass reinforced plastic pipe cover; the cooling box is disposed on the press; the indenter is disposed in the cooling box through a through hole; a cold bath device communicate with the cooling box; the cold bath device and the interlayer cavity are provided with a freezing liquid; a stress-strain data acquisition instrument is connected to a sample in the cooling box through a strain gage and a strain gage connection line. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209128 | SYSTEM FOR IN-LINE MEASUREMENT OF MILL LINER WEAR AND MILL BOLT TENSION BY MEANS OF AN ECHOGRAPHIC SENSOR INSERTED INTO THE THREADED END OF BOLTS - The invention relates to a system for the in-line measurement of mill liner wear and mill bolt tension, which includes: an acoustic-wave emitter, an acoustic-wave receiver, an electronic circuit, an energy source and a communication device, all at the threaded end of a certain number of bolts; a device in the vicinity of the mill for administering communication and gathering data; and a system in a remote position for processing and displaying data. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209129 | Correcting for Gravitational Force Variation in Measuring the Melt Flow Index of a Polymer - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for correcting for gravitational force variation in measuring the melt flow index of a polymer at a location. For example, ample, some embodiments may involve determining a value representing an extent to which gravitational force at the location varies from standard gravity, such as based at least in part upon the latitude of the location. The value may be used in correcting the melt flow index measured for the polymer using a plastometer at the location. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209130 | Device, Fluid Testing Kit and Uses Thereof .....P34321USN1/SNB - A device for determining the viscosity of a fluid. The device comprising an elongate member | 2020-07-02 |
20200209131 | METHOD FOR IMAGING COMPOUND CONTAINED BY LIPID VESICLE IN WATER AND EXAMINING METHOD FOR THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a method for imaging a compound contained by a lipid vesicle in water. The method comprises the following steps of: (a) providing an aqueous sample comprising the lipid vesicle which contains the compound, wherein the aqueous sample further comprises ammonium sulphate ((NH | 2020-07-02 |
20200209132 | PARTICLE SENSOR AND PARTICLE SENSING METHOD - A particle sensing apparatus is provided for determining particle concentration in a fluid, e.g. air. The apparatus is based on fluid-flow passageway having an upstream inlet to receive the fluid and a downstream outlet to exhaust the fluid. It also includes a recirculation passageway in fluid communication with the fluid-flow passageway. Between them, the fluid-flow passageway and the recirculation passageway define a recirculation loop. A first particle sensor is located in the recirculation loop, and other sensors may also be present at other options. A force applicator is included in the fluid-flow passageway to apply a force to the particles entrained in the fluid. The force is used to direct some or all of the particles into the recirculation loop. This provides a choice between increasing the detection limit or the detection range. A processor determines the concentration of particles in the fluid based on the concentration of particles detected at the first particle sensor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209133 | METHODS TO REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION OF AN OPTICAL PARTICLE SENSOR VIA AN ASIC DESIGN - A portable communication device includes one or more optical detectors to generate an analog signal in response to a change in an intra-cavity or an emitted optical power of a light source due to light backscattered from a particle and an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC). The particle is illuminated via a light source. The ASIC includes an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) circuit, a digital delay circuit, a particle detector module and a processor. The ADC converts the analog signal to a digital signal. The digital delay circuit can store the digital signal for a predetermined or dynamically variable time interval. The particle detector module can analyze the digital signal and can generate an enable signal upon detecting a particle signature in the digital signal. The processor is coupled to the digital delay circuit and can start processing the digital signal in response to the enable signal. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209134 | PARTICLE DETECTION ELEMENT AND PARTICLE DETECTOR - A particle detection element used to detect the number of particles in a gas includes: a casing having a gas flow passage through which the gas passes; an electric charge generating unit that imparts charges generated by a discharge to the particles in the gas introduced into the casing to thereby form charged particles; and a collecting unit including a collecting electrode that is disposed inside the casing and collects a collection target that is the charged particles or the charges not imparted to the particles. The casing has a reinforcing portion on at least one of an outer circumferential surface and an inner circumferential surface of the casing, and the reinforcing portion partially thickens a wall of the gas flow passage. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209135 | PHOTOELECTRICAL DEVICE FOR CONCENTRATION DETECTION, METHOD FOR CONCENTRATION DETECTION THEREOF AND METHOD FOR TESTING AN ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY ON BACTERIA - A photoelectrical device for detection of bacterial cell density includes a substrate, a driving electrode layer, an AC power source and a photoelectric conversion layer. The driving electrode layer is disposed on the substrate and includes a central electrode and a peripheral electrode pattern surrounding the central electrode. A fluid sample is disposed on the driving electrode layer. The AC power source is electrically connected to the driving electrode layer, and used to produce a non-uniform alternating electric field in the fluid sample on the driving electrode layer for driving the target bioparticles to gather up on the central electrode to form a particle cluster. The photoelectric conversion layer is used for receiving a light detecting beam after passing through the particle cluster and outputting an electric current based on the optical density of light detecting beam. The electric current changes as a concentration of the target bioparticles changes. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209136 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING MOLD - A mold sensor include a housing that defines an enclosed chamber in which a nutrient-treated substrate is positioned. The mold sensor includes a substrate advancement mechanism that is configured to selectively move the substrate to expose a surface of the substrate within the chamber. The mold sensor includes a sensor configured to detect mold growth on the substrate within the chamber. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209137 | MOLD DETECTING DEVICE USING ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES - A mold sensor is configured with an enclosed chamber in which a nutrient-treated substrate is positioned. The mold sensor includes an optical sensor that is configured to measure optical properties in the enclosed chamber. A controller operates the optical sensor and is programmed to detect a presence of mold growing in the chamber based on the optical properties measured by the optical sensor. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209138 | MOLD DETECTING DEVICE USING PRESSURE WAVES - A mold sensor is configured with an enclosed chamber in which a nutrient-treated substrate is positioned. The mold sensor includes a sensing system that is configured to measure properties of pressure waves within the enclosed chamber. A controller operates the sensing system and is programmed to detect a presence of mold growing in the chamber based on the characteristics of the pressure wave response within the chamber. | 2020-07-02 |
20200209139 | PARTICLE DETECTION DEVICE AND DETECTION METHOD - A device and method for detecting particles by using electrical impedance measurement, in particular, relating to an improved electrical impedance measurement microfluidic chip and an improved particle detection method. The device comprises a sample injection part, a main channel ( | 2020-07-02 |