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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7441439 | Portable pressure switch calibration and diagnostic tool An apparatus for calibration and testing of pressure switches which are typically used in residential and commercial HVAC systems. The apparatus can be used to test, set or adjust a pressure switch to the manufacturer's specifications. The apparatus includes an exte... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7349760 | System and method for sensing and controlling the concentration of a chemical agent in a solution A system for measuring and controlling the concentration of a chemical agent in a solution has a reaction cell for receiving a sample, a titrant dropper for releasing one or more drops of titrant into the sample, a first photosensor for sensing disruptions of light ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7322744 | Temperature measurement device A temperature measuring device includes a temperature-responsive element that mechanically moves a first inductive assembly component relative to a second inductive assembly component in response to temperature changes. The movement of the first inductive assembly c... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7299676 | Acoustic pressure calibrator A sound pressure level calibrator, which is suitable for sound pressures to be measured in excess of 124 dB and which can be adapted to the installed sound pressure level sensor. This object is attained by a sound pressure level calibrator comprising a pistonphone a... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7255017 | Rupture disc monitoring system A rupture disc status monitoring system is provided for a manufacturing process. An embodiment of the system comprises at least one section of enclosure material having a flow path for a given substance upon rupture of a rupture disc associated with a vessel contain... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7189358 | Integrated micropump analysis chip and method of making the same An integrated micropump or a plurality of integrated micropumps are communicated to a plurality of analysis chambers. A plurality of integrated analysis chambers include integrated analysis devices to test a fluid for an analyte. The micropumps continuously or perio... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7174773 | Leak-testing technique for differential pressure sensor array A leak-testing technique and apparatus for differential pressure sensor arrays is provided. A reference pressure sensor array is provided, wherein a seal is disposed between the reference pressure sensor array and a target differential pressure sensor array. A probe... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7117715 | Servo mechanism test stand An apparatus to test a servo mechanism that has an electric, servo controlled motor includes a portable frame, a fluid source carried by the frame, a mounting station carried by the frame and adapted to receive a servo mechanism. The mounting station has a power con... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7107853 | Pressure transducer for measuring low dynamic pressures in the presence of high static pressures A sensor is described, which basically consists of a leadless high sensitivity differential transducer chip which responds to both static and dynamic pressure. Located on the transducer are two sensors. One sensor has a thicker diaphragm and responds to both static ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086276 | Temperature correction method and subsystem for automotive evaporative leak detection systems A method and sensor or sensor subsystem permit improved evaporative leak detection in an automotive fuel system. The sensor or sensor subsystem computes temperature-compensated pressure values, thereby eliminating or reducing false positive or other adverse results ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7076715 | Safety network using phantom address information Messages in a high reliability industrial control system are associated with safety addresses preventing errors caused by misdirected messages. The safety address, however, is not transmitted with the message, but instead only the data of the message and an error de... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7069767 | Method of determining initial transmission calibration A process for learning the pressure and volume characteristics for a given torque-transmitting mechanism is established on the final assembly line wherein a powertrain incorporating the desired transmission learning is installed within a vehicle. During the test pro... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7051570 | System and method for monitoring a pressurized system A system and method for monitoring a pressure relief device are provided. The system includes a release sensor that provides an indication when the pressure relief device activates. A wireless transmitter is connected to the release sensor and sends a wireless trans... | 05/30/2006 |
| 6978680 | Dynamic pressure probe holder and method of obtaining a dynamic pressure signal A component adapted to transmit a dynamic pressure signal from a high temperature environment to a location where it can be measured without causing significant attenuation of the signal. In particular, the component provides for a dynamic pressure signal transmissi... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6910375 | Pressure monitoring technique and applications involving wells The outlet pressure of a pump that fluctuates rapidly, as is typical of high pressure multiplex pumps, is sensed in a pressure line leading from the main flow line to a damping mechanism. The damping mechanism comprises a pair of small spaced openings, which are pre... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6907383 | Flow diagnostic system A flow diagnostic system for a flow sensing element and impulse lines. A pressure transmitter coupled to the impulse lines provides digital pressure data to a control system. The control system provides the pressure data and real time clock readings to a diagnostic ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6877357 | Method of checking the functional reliability of a pressure sensor A method of checking the functional reliability of a pressure sensor, the air pressure being detected inside a vehicle body part, the vehicle having at least one additional pressure sensor for detecting the air pressure. With the help of the method, it may be possib... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6862914 | Method of testing a variable function voting solenoid-operated valve apparatus A variable function voting solenoid-operated valve apparatus is provided having both high safety availability and high plant reliability that does not require a plant system to be bypassed during testing. Also provided is a variable function voting solenoid-operated... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6843098 | System and method for monitoring a pressurized system A system and method for monitoring a pressure relief device are provided. The system includes a release sensor that provides an indication when the pressure relief device activates. A wireless transmitter is connected to the release sensor and sends a wireless trans... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6823712 | Method and apparatus for the automatic setting of injectors An adjusting apparatus and method for automatic setting of injectors are disclosed. The setting is carried out via accurate adjustment of the distance between an actuator and a lever element. In the process, an injector to be set is provided in the correct position ... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6694803 | Method and system for determining the actuating pressure of a servo cylinder actuated by pressurized fluid A method and system for determining the actuating pressure of a servo cylinder that is actuated by pressurized fluid. The actuation displacement of the servo cylinder is obtained from a sensor or other device. A pressure sensor measures inflow pressure at... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6671641 | Method for calibrating hydraulic actuators A method for calibrating hydraulic actuators includes installing an actuator in a test stand and performing an electrical signal sweep to obtain a series of pressure values. Based on desired pressure values, signals yielding unwanted pressure values are r... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6668615 | Method and apparatus for the automatic setting of injectors An adjusting apparatus and method for automatic setting of injectors are disclosed. The setting is carried out via accurate adjustment of the distance between an actuator and a lever element. In the process, an injector to be set is provided in the correc... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6663352 | Method and apparatus for dynamically determining vapor pressure in pumping systems A method and system for dynamically determining a vapor pressure of a fluid passing through a pumping system by diverting a portion of the fluid from the pumping system into a chamber, isolating the diverted fluid from the pumping system, evacuating the c... | 12/16/2003 |
| 6640614 | Package burst pressure simulator An apparatus and method for simulating a package pressure burst condition for calibrating a package pressure burst detector, where the package pressure burst detector is connected to a pressure tank, and the detector applies an air flow into the tank to g... | 11/04/2003 |
| 6598454 | System and method for monitoring a pressurized system A system and method for monitoring a pressure relief device are provided. The system includes a release sensor that provides an indication when the pressure relief device activates. A wireless transmitter is connected to the release sensor and sends a wir... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6487903 | Method and system for determining pump cavitation and estimating degradation in mechanical seals therefrom A method and system for determining pump cavitation is disclosed. In accordance with the principle of the invention, changes in dynamic fluid pressure within a pump are monitored and compared to a determined cavitation alarm pressure. The determined cavit... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6484555 | Method of calibrating an integrated pressure management apparatus A method of calibrating an integrated pressure management apparatus having a chamber with an interior volume varying in response to fluid pressure in the chamber. A diaphragm partially defining the chamber is displaceable between first and second configur... | 11/26/2002 |
| 5836302 | Breath monitor with audible signal correlated to incremental pressure change An audible waveform system is provided that senses a parameter relating to the ventilation of a patient. The system produces short bursts of sound of a predetermined frequency as the changes occur in that parameter based on certain increments of change. T... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5780711 | Pressure indicator with relatively movable screen and dial A pressure gauge including an indicating element and a pressure sensing element. The indicating element includes an opaque screen and an indicator dial that are relatively movable, the screen and dial being relatively moved along a path of movement betwee... | 07/14/1998 |
| 5365769 | Method for verifying the correct operation of a safety valve of an oil well A method of verifying that a safety valve, normally biased to a closed position and opened by hydraulic pressure applied thereto by a fluid supplied at a constant flow rate, is operating correctly within an oil well involves comparing reference and operat... | 11/22/1994 |
| 5337262 | Apparatus for and method of testing hydraulic/pneumatic apparatus using computer controlled test equipment Automatic test equipment for testing hydraulic/pneumatic devices which devices are included within the test system as well as those which may be attached to the test system. Object oriented programming preferably using C++ language is utilized. Abstract c... | 08/09/1994 |
| 5119759 | Apparatus for solder nozzle height sensing The method and apparatus of the present invention permit the accurate sensing of the height of a solder nozzle above a circuit board during operation of the solder nozzle. A non-contact limit switch, which provides an indication of the presence of a plana... | 06/09/1992 |
| 5048813 | Bottom vacuum corrugation feeder air knife calibration system and method An air knife pressure calibration system and method for a bottom vacuum corrugation recirculating document feeder includes measuring the air pressure and adjusting an air pressure control valve of the air knife to a predetermined value. This valve positio... | 09/17/1991 |
| 4619135 | Apparatus and method for calibrating environment control systems Calibration apparatus includes a fluid pressure system comprising a first gauge, a regulator and a second gauge in series. The calibration system is positioned in the general vicinity of one or more environment control system components to be calibrated, ... | 10/28/1986 |
| 4561297 | Hand-held diesel engine injection tester A hand-held diesel engine tester, includes a hand operable pump, a reservoir for liquid to be pumped, connection elements for said injector and a liquid pressure indicator or a connection for a liquid pressure indicator.... | 12/31/1985 |
| 4519256 | Pressure transducer including a proximity sensor Fluid under pressure is routed through an input port to a bore provided within a housing. A piston is disposed within the housing for movement within the bore. A target member includes a piston portion which frictionally engages, and is received within, t... | 05/28/1985 |
| 4430884 | Method for testing hydraulic releases A method testing a marine hydraulic release of the type used to secure life rafts and the like to ships comprising placing the hydraulic release on a tension stand and applying tension to it to approximate service conditions, characterized in that the met... | 02/14/1984 |
| 4217772 | Process for testing of hydraulic release devices Apparatus for testing hydraulic-release devices of the type used in marine applications and an improved method of testing such devices using the apparatus. The invention includes a positively identified stress rather than a predetermined strain being exer... | 08/19/1980 |
| 4018079 | Method and apparatus for testing hydraulic releases A method of testing a Hydraulic Release and a test appliance therefor using elevated air pressure.... | 04/19/1977 |
