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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7011379 | Control circuit for a controlled electro-magnetic valve of an automotive braking system A control circuit for a controllable electric solenoid valve of a brake system of a motor vehicle is described, in which the actual values of a controlled variable (f(t)), e.g., the vehicle deceleration, a wheel slip, a driving speed, an angle of rotation or the lik... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7010964 | Pressurized microfluidic devices with optical detection regions Microfluidic analytical devices and systems have at least one porous element disposed downstream of one or more optical detection regions in a pressure-based separation system. A porous element elevates the backpressure within an optical detection region, thus suppr... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011109 | Drag ball valve A valve assembly comprising a rotary closure element which defines an axis of rotation and is selectively movable between a fully open position and a fully closed position. Mounted to and movable with the rotary closure element is an impedance assembly. The impedanc... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7011295 | Vacuum regulating valve A vacuum regulating valve is capable of precisely controlling the flow of a fluid so that the flow rate may increase gradually in an initial stage of a valve opening operation. The vacuum regulating valve includes a valve casing having a valve chamber and provided w... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7010395 | PC-programmed irrigation control system A free-standing field irrigation controller is selectively programmed by a personal computer over a radio link. The computer is equipped with software that displays a screen with seven horizontal time bands representing one day each, arranged vertically to display o... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004185 | Liquid loading techniques An improved method for loading propellants into separate tanks on a reusable launch vehicle (RLV) uses three innovative methods. The liquid loading provides three liquid transfer methods, integrated and coordinated to provide less complicated loading and unloading o... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005662 | Soil water potential detector The present invention related to a water detector for use in determining the presence of sufficient water in irrigation systems and plant cultures in general. The detector includes a probe and the presence of water in a soil induces modifications in the optical prop... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7004184 | Compositions and methods for liquid metering in microchannels The movement and mixing of microdroplets through microchannels is described employing microscale devices, comprising microdroplet transport channels, reaction regions, electrophoresis modules, and radiation detectors. Microdroplets are metered into defined volumes a... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7001491 | Vacuum-processing chamber-shield and multi-chamber pumping method One or more chambers of a multi-chamber vacuum processing apparatus are provided with a high gas flow conductance path to an exhaust volume of the apparatus that is maintained at high vacuum with a high vacuum pump. Separate pumps for the one or more chambers are ma... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000627 | Toilet safety valve An apparatus and method for ensuring that the flow of water to a toilet tank is shut off. The first preferred embodiment of the invention combines a conventional float mechanism to shut off the flow of water to a toilet tank when full, with a timer mechanism to shut... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000485 | Flow measurement system with reduced noise and crosstalk A flow measurement system including at least first and second ultrasonic transducers coupled to an existing conduit, a damping material about the conduit between the first and second ultrasonic transducers to prevent crosstalk, a damping material about the conduit u... | 02/21/2006 |
| 7000626 | Instantaneous and constant fluid delivery system This is a method and means for maintaining a constant supply of a fluid with specific characteristics within a fluid supply conduit from a supply source of the fluid with specific characteristics at a point of service of the fluid with specific characteristics in wh... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6998057 | Method for monitoring and controlling chlorine levels in an aqueous medium A method for monitoring and adjusting the level of free chlorine in an aqueous fluid is described. In the described method, first aqueous fluid (50) substantially free of free chlorine is introduced into a suitable mixing vessel (26) wherein it contact... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997599 | Waste mud agitation system An agitation system for a mud tank to prevent core material initially suspended in the drilling mud, from settling. The method agitates sludge and eliminates the need to hand shovel sludge from the tank after dumping. The method comprises the step of pumping mud tak... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997202 | Gas storage and dispensing system for variable conductance dispensing of gas at constant flow rate A gas supply system arranged for dispensing of gas at a predetermined flow rate. The system employs a gas dispensing flow circuitry arranged for dispensing gas at selectively variable gas flow conductance conditions, to maintain the flow rate of the dispensed gas at... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6998990 | Auto shutoff overflow controller The automatic shutoff overflow controller comprises a circuit which engages between a source of power and a water processing device, the controller, sensing an undesirably high water level in a liquid containment into which water drains from the device, shutting off... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997400 | Apparatus and method for reducing anhydrous ammonia application by optimizing distribution An apparatus, method, and system for distributing gas and/or liquid phase substance from an inlet to multiple outlets with reduced variations and distribution. The apparatus includes a body having an inlet and a plurality of outlets. In one aspect, a rotatable impel... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997200 | Water conservation system The invention recirculates and/or recycles fluids normally lost down the drain during the time it takes for a desired temperature to be attained for usage of the hot fluids. A recirculating/recycling valve, through which hot fluids may flow, has an additional port f... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6997201 | Wastewater source control system A wastewater control system for use with a sewer service line conducting a flow of wastewater from a building to a sewer main. A flow control device is installed in the sewer service line; and an actuator, in electrical communication with the sensor, is connected to... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6995670 | Control system with capacitive detector A capacitive sensor system for controlling operation of a device in response to a rate of change in capacitance due to motion of a proximate object includes at least two sense electrodes disposed on a surface and a phase locked loop, including a voltage controlled o... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994100 | Metering valve A metering valve for metering dry powder material such as cement. The interior of the valve housing is expanded outward beginning at the sealing surface or lip located adjacent to the inlet opening, thereby forming an enlarged gap between the valve sleeve and housin... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994111 | Toroidal vessel for uniform, plug-flow fluid distribution applications The present invention is an improved vessel body for use in uniform plug-flow fluid applications, such as chromatography and adsorption bed processes. The improved vessel is toroidal shaped and allows for a simpler distribution and collection system, which is likewi... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994109 | Fitting for measuring and regulating the flow rate of a hydraulic medium through a pipeline A fitting for measuring the flow rate of a hydraulic medium through a pipeline having a cylindrical fitting housing with a main flow channel includes a flow meter device with a measuring element and an indicator element. A side chamber is formed in a side connecting... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6994314 | Valves activated by electrically active polymers or by shape-memory materials, device containing same and method for using same This invention concerns a valve (2), with at least one channel (3) running through it, allowing a fluid (F3) to be directed by transfer means within a device (1), the device (1) featuring at least one face (4), possibly flat... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6993607 | Keyboard with reduced keying ambiguity When an array of proximity sensors is used as a keyboard, it can provide an ambiguous output if a user's finger overlaps several keys or if liquid is spilled on the keyboard. This ambiguity is reduced by an iterative method that repeatedly measures a detected signal... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6990991 | Safety device for a gas distribution system in an airplane and gas distribution method A safety device is provided for a gas distribution system in an airplane, containing at least one pressure regulator (5) between a pressurized gas source (2) and a supply line. Reliability of operation is improved with the provision of a pressure-limit... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6990992 | Damper device A damper device includes a first baffle capable of opening or closing a first opening portion by turning about its axis and a second baffle capable of opening or closing a second opening portion by turning about its axis. A common drive source for driving the first ... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6992569 | Safety shutdown system A safety shutdown system is provided for use with a fluid delivery system, such as used on a delivery vehicle. The safety shutdown system includes a plurality of sensors for sensing characteristics of a fluid delivery system. A controller includes a query timer func... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6981511 | Method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system A method and apparatus for servicing a pressurized system is described. A purge fitting can be used to vent the pressurized system. Venting can release a gas, such as air, from the system. The pressurized system can be a climate control system (e.g., an air conditio... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6979965 | Spring return actuator for a damper An actuator including an electric motor driven by a drive circuit powered by a power source, and a load coupled to the electric motor. The actuator further includes a spring biasing the load to a first position, and a microcontroller coupled to the electric motor to... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6980914 | Method for determining a corrected weight of a batch tank The present invention relates generally to weight measurement methods and systems, and more specifically, to weight measurement methods and systems for material in a dynamic vacuum material transfer or other system utilizing differential conveying fluid pressure. Th... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978978 | PWM voltage clamp for driver circuit of an electric fluid dispensing gun and method An electric fluid dispenser for dispensing a fluid onto a substrate. A power switching circuit is connected to an unregulated power supply providing a varying voltage. A solenoid connected to the power switching circuit operates a dispensing valve to move between op... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978493 | Pool cover drain A pool cover drain substantially completely drains collected rainwater without use of pumps or electrical hookups. The pool cover drain is non-centrally located in a pool cover. It is attached to a flexible hose that directs the water to a swimming pool sidewall dra... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978794 | Automatic control method and system for irrigation A controlled irrigation system can include a control device for determining whether to irrigate soil and at least one irrigation structure having an actuator for controlling water flow. The actuator can be communicably coupled to the control device for delivering wa... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978836 | Methods for controlling water and particulate production The present invention provides methods of reducing the production of both water and particulates from subterranean formations; the methods are particularly useful in conjunction with subterranean formations surrounding wellbores and fractures. The methods comprise t... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6978911 | Apparatus and methods for producing and dispensing automobile appearance care products charged to a customer on a selected bases An apparatus may be used to dispense a plurality of automotive appearance care products. The apparatus may include a plurality of storage containers. Mixing systems may be coupled to the storage containers. The mixing systems may combine raw materials with a carrier... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6976507 | Apparatus for creating pulsating fluid flow A fluidic oscillator is disclosed, wherein the fluidic oscillator includes a fluid source and a housing coupled to the fluid source. At least one recess is formed within the housing. An insert resides within each at least one recess; the insert provides at least one... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6973936 | Fluid injection system A fluid injection system controls the distribution of fluid from a supply line to a selected well at an adjustable rate. A fluid barrier divides a cylinder into first and second chambers. A multi-position valve comprises a first position for passing fluid from the s... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6971347 | Electrohydraulic valve actuator assembly A value actuator assembly for an engine includes a movable engine valve a movable spool valve and dual feedback channels with flow regulated by a pair of orifices. The valve actuator assembly also includes a driving channel interconnecting the spool valve and the en... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6971348 | Engine valve actuation control and method for steady state and transient operation A valve actuator control monitors engine speed, engine valve timing, engine valve lift dwell duration and engine valve seating velocity and varies the timing of the engine valve event by adjusting the lift dwell duration of the engine valve while keeping time invari... | 12/06/2005 |
