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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7258524 | Method of regulating the flow rate of air in a rotary shaft of a turbomachine A device applied to regulating the flow rate of air flowing in a rotary shaft of a turbomachine, the shaft including at least one through orifice for passing air. The device at least one shutter member for shutting the orifice and secured to a deformable blade prese... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255128 | System and method for detecting flow in a mass flow controller Systems and methods are provided for detecting flow in a mass flow controller (MFC). The position of a gate in the MFC is sensed or otherwise determined to monitor flow through the MFC and to immediately or nearly immediately detect a flow failure. In one embodiment... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7188481 | Adjustable damper actuator An actuator for controlling the position of a damper. It is an adjustable damper actuator that can actuate a damper to have positions that are other than fully open and fully closed. The actuator has adjustable stops for attaining a partially closed or partially ope... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7128679 | Methods and systems for improving the operation of transmissions for motor vehicles The present invention is directed to methods and systems for improving the operation of transmissions for automotive vehicles, and in particular the “factory installed” automotive transmissions installed by the original automobile manufacturer. The methods and s... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114404 | System and method for detecting flow in a mass flow controller Systems and methods are provided for detecting flow in a mass flow controller (MFC). The position of a gate in the MFC is sensed or otherwise determined to monitor flow through the MFC and to immediately or nearly immediately detect a flow failure. In one embodiment... | 10/03/2006 |
| 6984004 | Method and device for controlling solenoids A method and a device for controlling at least one valve of a brake circuit using an electrical control variable, in which a characteristic curve which characterizes the relationship between the pressure drop across the valve and t... | 01/10/2006 |
| 6814835 | Apparatus and method for supplying chemicals in chemical mechanical polishing systems An apparatus for supplying chemicals in a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process includes a plurality of chemical solution supply sources for supplying different chemical solutions in a pump-less manner by using a pressure applied at the chemical solution suppl... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6701223 | Method and apparatus for determining optimal control settings of a pipeline Pipelines are controlled by specifying operations along them. Control specifies sequential control values defining operations at each station to control the pipeline state. The time-dependent state is determinable by software calculations using continuous... | 03/02/2004 |
| 6175547 | Positive and negative rotation gas dynamic pressure bearing, spindle motor having dynamic pressure bearing, and rotator device having spindle motor as driving source A positive and negative rotation gas dynamic pressure bearing comprises a stationary bearing member, a movable bearing member mounted for rotation relative to the stationary bearing member, dynamic pressure generating grooves having first and second ends ... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6123095 | Vacuum breaker with buoyant float cup A vacuum breaker for use in a fluid supply system is provided. The vacuum breaker comprises a body having an interior, a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and an atmospheric air vent. The body is adapted to permit fluid to flow through the interior from the fl... | 09/26/2000 |
| 6010409 | Venting constant velocity joint A vent regulator device adapted for use in a constant velocity joint including a housing having an inner surface defining an inner cavity. The inner surface includes an annular portion, and a domed portion which has a relatively small vent hole centrally ... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5780938 | Duplex encoder/decoder for alternating current systems A duplexing encoder/decoder pair for operating two loads independently, from two independent current sources, and using two conductors to connect the current sources and return to the loads, in general, and for expanding automatic sprinkler systems compri... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5752483 | Governor arrangement A governor arrangement for an internal combustion engine is disclosed which comprises a plurality of weights rotatable with a rotatable drive shaft and pivotable with respect to the shaft. The weights are engageable with a washer which, in turn, engages a... | 05/19/1998 |
| 5004981 | Detector device for simultaneously detecting both the direction and number of rotations of rotating member A sensor for detecting a number of revolutions of a rotary shaft is provided which comprises a ring magnet secured to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary shaft, the number of revolutions of which is to be detected, a Hall IC arranged near the outer... | 04/02/1991 |
| 4121685 | Apparatus for controlling the traveling speed of a motor vehicle An apparatus for controlling the traveling speed of a motor vehicle with an electric control unit acted upon by a speed dependent signal, which unit compares the actual traveling speed with a predetermined desired traveling speed, and upon a deviation tra... | 10/24/1978 |
| 4110974 | Governor An engine speed governor which utilizes the fuel mass itself as a control element, combined with fuel pressure regulation and orifice pressure drop. The fuel is fed through an orifice and then inwardly through radial slots in a shaft rotating at a speed p... | 09/05/1978 |
| 4050472 | Fluid valve A fluid valve particularly suited for controlling the flow of coolant in an automobile heater system and a vacuum responsive servo for actuating the valve. The valve, two embodiments of which are disclosed, has improved sealing means and the servo include... | 09/27/1977 |
| 4040599 | Flow control valves for liquids A fluid flow control valve has a bore within which a control member is slidable in response to variations in a servo pressure signal. The control member is also rotatable and includes a relieved portion which co-operates with a control orifice to regulate... | 08/09/1977 |
| 4039043 | Apparatus for controlling the traveling speed of a motor vehicle An apparatus for controlling the traveling speed of a motor vehicle with an electric control unit acted upon by a speed dependent signal, which unit compares the actual traveling speed with a predetermined desired traveling speed, and upon a deviation tra... | 08/02/1977 |
| 4019685 | Apparatus for synchronizing the speed of a material spreader or the like with the speed of a vehicle upon which it is mounted A mechanical cam-type apparatus is provided for ensuring even application of agricultural products or the like onto a field or the like from a moving vehicle notwithstanding variations from time to time in the ground speed of the vehicle. The apparatus in... | 04/26/1977 |
| 3977502 | Hydrodynamic drive and slipping clutch A hydrodynamic drive and slipping clutch arranged in parallel drive relation to provide a controlled slip input drive to a mechanical gear arrangement. The slip speed of the clutch, and therefore the hydrodynamic drive, is controlled by clutch engagement ... | 08/31/1976 |
