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| Application No. | Application Title | Issue Date |
| 20120079873 | LARGE LEAK DIAGNOSTIC TOOL FOR A SEALED FUEL SYSTEM IN A VEHICLE A vehicle includes a sealed fuel system and a controller. The fuel system includes a fuel tank, a fuel cap, a control orifice, and an absolute pressure sensor. The controller associates a threshold large leak in the fuel system with a fuel cap sealing error. The control... | 04/05/2012 |
| 20120036823 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING A SEAL ASSEMBLY A method for monitoring functionality of a seal assembly within an injector feed assembly is described. The method includes providing a buffer fluid to the seal assembly, measuring at least one of a pressure and a flow rate of the buffer fluid, and determining a functio... | 02/16/2012 |
| 20110233216 | LEAK TESTING OF A PRESSURE VESSEL An end cap for a pressure vessel has at least one part for connecting the end cap to a housing. The at least one part comprises a number of recesses. The recesses are arranged to form at least one fluid passage between an inside and an outside of the end cap when the en... | 09/29/2011 |
| 20110146386 | Package Leak Detection Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for detecting improperly sealed portions of sealed packages. For example, in one embodiment, a package leak detection system automatically provides pressure within a tank for a predetermined period of time. The tank is at lea... | 06/23/2011 |
| 20110061450 | METHOD FOR LOCATING PRESSURE LOSSES IN VACUUM BAGS Method for locating pressure losses in vacuum bags used in the manufacturing of composite material parts, according to which the vacuum bag with a part in its interior coated by airweave at a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure, is exposed to contact with a gas dis... | 03/17/2011 |
| 20100326173 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TESTING FILLED AND SEALED CONTAINERS A testing method comprising introducing into a pressure chamber (2) a batch of gable-top, plastics-coated paperboard cartons (10) containing a liquid, closing the chamber (2), supplying air under pressure to the interior of the chamber 2 exte... | 12/30/2010 |
| 20100257919 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING PINHOLE IN SYNTHETIC RESIN BOTTLE Provided is a pinhole inspecting method for suitably inspecting a pinhole in a bottle compared with conventional pinhole inspection. A reference inner pressure (P1) is a bottle inner pressure obtained directly after closing a supply valve (3) after ope... | 10/14/2010 |
| 20100251805 | METHOD FOR LEAK TESTING AND LEAK TESTING APPARATUS For leak testing closed containers (9) which are filled with a filling product containing at least one liquid component the container is introduced in a test cavity (1) which is evacuated at least down to vapour pressure of that liquid component. The press... | 10/07/2010 |
| 20100180670 | Device for testing the performance of a sealant for SOFC stacks An apparatus is disclosed for testing the performance of a sealant for solid oxide fuel cell packs. The apparatus includes an oven including a base, a platform provided on the base and a frame connected to the platform. An elevator is used to raise and lower the oven. A... | 07/22/2010 |
| 20100170326 | LEAK DETECTION IN COMPOSITE TOOLS A device for detecting an air leak in a tool comprises a vacuum bag and a leak detection film disposed along an inside face of the vacuum bag. The leak detection film may include oxygen sensitive material configured to change physical appearance at a location of an air ... | 07/08/2010 |
| 20100154517 | Apparatus and Method of Detecting Microchip Hermeticity A microchip system has a package forming a hermetically sealed interior, and MEMS structure within the interior. The system also has a gas sensor for detecting the concentration of at least one of oxygen or hydrogen within the interior.... | 06/24/2010 |
| 20100107569 | Plastic tube sealing and test system The present invention may be used for plastic tube sealing and testing. A housing may have in a sealing chamber a tube sealing positioning apparatus with a tube holder slidable on a vertical guide from a lower portion to an upper portion to be positioned adjacent a heat... | 05/06/2010 |
| 20100095748 | NON-DESTRUCTIVE TEST APPARATUS The present invention provides a non-destructive test apparatus which can be applied not only to a structure in dry conditions but also to a structure constructed under water or in a location to which it is difficult for a worker to gain access. The non-destructive test... | 04/22/2010 |
| 20100064779 | METHOD OF CHECKING THE HERMETICITY OF A CLOSED CAVITY OF A MICROMETRIC COMPONENT AND MICROMETRIC COMPONENT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SAME In order to check the hermeticity of a closed cavity of at least one micrometric component, said component includes a structure made over or in one portion of a substrate, a cap fixed to one zone of the substrate to protect the structure, and an indicator element whose ... | 03/18/2010 |
| 20090288478 | METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING UNLEAKY CLOSED CONTAINERS AND LEAK TESTING APPARATUS In a leak testing apparatus and a method for manufacturing unleaky closed containers having first and second flexible wall areas with different flexibility characteristics, a biasing member is moved toward and onto the first flexible area and a force detector monitors a... | 11/26/2009 |
| 20090272177 | Seal Section Assembly Mechanical Face Seal Integrity Verification Tool A test device for testing the integrity of a seal has a clear t-shaped liquid reservoir with three ends. A guide adapter is connected to the first end of the liquid reservoir and extends axially therefrom along an axis of the reservoir. A shaft adapter is connected to t... | 11/05/2009 |
| 20090266148 | SEAL CHECKER A seal checker for conveying and pressing a packaging bag by upper and lower conveyance units is provided which is capable of saving space with a compact structure, and is also capable of improving maintainability and cleanability. A lower transfer conveyor is mounted o... | 10/29/2009 |
| 20090249865 | MECHANICAL SEAL DEVICE A mechanical seal device capable of preventing a sealing ability from being lowered by the irregular displacement of the seal surface of a sealing ring and by the deterioration of a packing for sealingly fitting the sealing ring by heat generated due to its slidable con... | 10/08/2009 |
| 20090241644 | STERILE SYRINGE LEAK TESTING METHOD AND MACHINE Described is a leak testing method for disposable sterile syringes (1) prefilled with a medicinal product, each of which comprises a barrel (2) for containing the medicinal product and a plunger (7) which slides inside the barrel (2) and form... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090133672 | Natural vacuum leak detection device using diaphragm-seal mechanism A system and method are provided for detecting a leak in an automotive fuel system. The functions of vacuum sensing, vacuum relief (high vacuum relief level) and pressure relief (high pressure relief level) are all performed by a single self-actuated diaphragm-seal valv... | 05/28/2009 |
| 20090025457 | METHOD FOR LEAK TESTING AND LEAK TESTING APPARTUS For leak testing closed containers (9) which are filled with a filling product containing at least one liquid component the container is introduced in a test cavity (1) which is evacuated at least down to vapour pressure of that liquid component. The press... | 01/29/2009 |
| 20090000355 | Device for Measuring the Permeation of a Hollow Body Such as a Container Device for measuring the permeation of a hollow body provided with an opening such as a neck in particular, this device comprising a chamber in which the follow body is placed, on a support; this hollow body, when placed on its support, together with the chamber definin... | 01/01/2009 |
| 20080282775 | CHAMBER SEALING VALVE According to some embodiments, a test fluid may be provided into a chamber associated with a cooling system for an electronic integrated circuit. Moreover, a valve may be partially inserted into an opening of the chamber to seal the chamber. The valve may include a firs... | 11/20/2008 |
| 20080276693 | METHOD FOR LEAK TESTING AND LEAK TESTING APPARATUS For leak testing closed containers (9) which are filled with a filling product containing at least one liquid component the container is introduced in a test cavity (1) which is evacuated at least down to vapour pressure of that liquid component. The press... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080202213 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SELF-VERIFICATION OF SAFE STORAGE WITHIN HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS A system to first verify an adequate degree of hermeticity of a hermetic container in providing safe storage of a commodity by retaining sufficient hermeticity in a closed container and if satisfactory, loading a commodity in the container to self-verify the continued s... | 08/28/2008 |
| 20080195296 | Method for Determining the Injection Correction When Checking the Tightness of a Tank Ventilation System A tank ventilating valve is disposed in a regeneration pipe which connects a storage container collecting fuel gas of a fuel tank to an intake pipe of the internal combustion engine. The tank ventilation system is air tightly sealed towards the atmosphere prevailing out... | 08/14/2008 |
| 20080163677 | Detecting And Reporting The Location OF A Leak In Hermetically Sealed Packaging An instrument (10) for detecting and reporting the location of a leak in thin-walled hermetically sealed packaging (100) as between a seal leak and a side-wall leak. The instrument (10) includes a needle (20), a vacuum pump (40), and a... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080163668 | Leak detector for a pressurized cylinder A leak detector apparatus for a pressurized cylinder having a cylinder of a radius (r) with a slidable piston in the cylinder with a gas filled chamber positioned between a cylinder end and the piston face. The length (L) of the chamber is calculated according to load c... | 07/10/2008 |
| 20080115566 | Determination of the Seal Quality of Packages Method and device for determining the seal quality of packages, such as bags partially filled with products and protective gas. To this end these bags are directed between two opposing conveyors, the distance between these conveyors being less than the height of the pac... | 05/22/2008 |
| 20080110245 | Methods Relating to Molding Optical Lenses A method that includes providing a cavity defined by at least a portion of a mold and a closure member attached to the portion of the mold, the portion of the mold being oriented vertically and having a top and a bottom, and a sealing material being positioned near the ... | 05/15/2008 |
| 20080098801 | Method and Apparatus for Continuously Monitoring Interstitial Regions in Gasoline Storage Facilities and Pipelines An underground storage system includes a primary containment unit and a secondary containment unit arranged to sealingly encompass the primary containment unit. The underground storage system further includes a leak detection system which is fluidly connected to the sec... | 05/01/2008 |
| 20080092635 | Instrument And Method For Detecting And Reporting The Size Of Leaks In Hermetically Sealed Packaging An instrument for detecting leaks in a hermetically sealed package. The instrument includes (i) a hollow needle, (ii) a mass flow rate sensor in sealed fluid communication with the lumen defined by the hollow needle, and (iii) a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is in fluid ... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080092636 | Methods for Manufacturing Unleaky Closed Containers and Leak Testing Apparatus In a leak testing apparatus and a method for manufacturing unleaky closed containers having first and second flexible wall areas with different flexibility characteristics, a biasing member is moved toward and onto the first flexible area and a force detector monitors a... | 04/24/2008 |
| 20080038096 | System and method of non-invasive control of apparatus tightness System for the non invasive control of the tightness condition of apparatus, in particular of the constancy of said condition of m homogenous series, each one of n apparatus, which in the absence of said pressure constancy would have not acceptable, not uniform characte... | 02/14/2008 |
| 20070295060 | AMPOULE CARD LEAK DETECTOR ASSEMBLY Systems and methods are provided for inspecting ampoule packages for the presence of leaks. The systems and methods may be part of a manufacturing line for ampoule packages, particularly flexible ampoule cards that contain sterile pharmaceutical solutions. The solution-... | 12/27/2007 |
| 20070266773 | Instrument and Method for Detecting Leaks in Hermetically Sealed Packaging An instrument for detecting leaks in a hermetically sealed package. The instrument includes (i) a hollow needle, (ii) a mass flow rate sensor in sealed fluid communication with the lumen defined by the hollow needle, and (iii) a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump is in fluid ... | 11/22/2007 |
| 20070125157 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR LEAK TEST OF LNG TANK BY FILLING WATER In a leak test of an LNG tank by filling water, corrosion is prevented even if corrosive water such as sea water or filthy water is used, and the dissolution of zinc in water is restrained. A zinc-containing paint (18) is applied or a tape having a zinc-containin... | 06/07/2007 |
| 20070079650 | Method and apparatus for checking the tightness of a tank system, in particular of a motor vehicle A method of and an apparatus for checking the tightness of a tank system of an internal combustion engine of a motor vehicle by means of overpressure or underpressure, in which a first controllable valve is disposed in a connection between the tank system and an overpre... | 04/12/2007 |
| 20070056355 | Methods for manufacturing unleaky closed containers and leak testing apparatus In a leak testing apparatus and a method for manufacturing unleaky closed containers having first and second flexible wall areas with different flexibility characteristics, a biasing member is moved toward and onto the first flexible area and a force detector monitors a... | 03/15/2007 |
| 20060134511 | Battery, manufacturing method of battery, and check method of electrolyte leakage There is provided manufacturing method of battery comprising adhering process (S1) to adhere fluorescent material (leakage indicator including fluorescein) which emits fluorescence in response to predetermined light (ultraviolet radiation) irradiated under condit... | 06/22/2006 |
