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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176771 | Endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus and leak detection method performed by the apparatus An endoscope washing and disinfecting apparatus includes: a connecting portion connected to a bending transmitting portion of an endoscope to transmit driving force; a distal end driving portion for transmitting the driving force to the bending transmitting portion ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 7836754 | Cryogenic feed-through test rig A test rig capable to test feed-throughs for cryogenic service is provided. The test rig permits testing feed-throughs under the actual pressure and cryogenic temperature conditions of the anticipated in-service application, without the risk of releasing volatile li... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7340943 | Method of detecting connection of test port on an endoscope A method detects proper connection of a test connection to an endoscope port which leads to an interior space beneath a flexible sheath on an endoscope. Both the interior space and an air buffer are pressurized and then isolated from each other. Pressure in the inte... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7320242 | Tensile impact apparatus The present invention generally relates to a tensile impact apparatus that is designed to give dynamic stress-strain curves and fracture characteristics for a rubber specimen undergoing tensile impact loading. More particularly, this invention relates to a tensile i... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7299681 | Method and system for detecting leak in electronic devices The methods and systems for testing electronic devices for leak detection are provided. In one method of detecting a leak in a sealed package, a sealed package is placed in a test gas environment, allowing the test gas to diffuse into an internal space of the sealed... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7260735 | Method and system for maintaining a running count of events updated by two asynchronous processes A method of maintaining a count of active events of a process is provided by a start counter and a complete counter. The start counter maintains a first count of start events and may be operated upon only by the start event of the process. The complete counter maint... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7174772 | System and method for leak detection A leak testing control assembly for a leak testing system of a type that cooperates with a test part interface that is coupled with a test part. In a broad aspect the leak testing control assembly includes a working fluid generator for applying a working fluid havin... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7162748 | Handcovering Handcovering, i.e. glove (72) or mitten, comprising an outer shell (50) and an inner glove insert (52) adhered to the shell (50). The glove insert (52) comprises a lining fabric laminated to a functional layer (42) that is w... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7149497 | Radio signal receiving device The radio signal receiving device that has an input terminal for inputting an input signal and an output terminal for amplifying the signal inputted to the input terminal and then outputting the signal, comprises an insulating container comprising the input terminal... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7131316 | Method and apparatus for testing air permeable waterproof gloves A dry testing method for a glove (10) made with an air permeable, waterproof material (16). The stem (22) of a tee fitting (24) is connected to an air pump (20) source. A mouth (30) of the glove is tightly attached to one en... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7102528 | Device for determining and/or monitoring a predetermined filling level in a container A device for establishing and/or monitoring a predetermined fill level in a container is provided, to indicate the fill level in a container and exhibiting a best possible, optimum fit for an application, which device includes: a mechanical oscillatory structure pla... | 09/05/2006 |
| 6491625 | Endoscopy testing apparatus and method The present invention is a cap tester for a water resistant cap for medical video equipment that comprises a neck capable of insertion within the cap. The neck has an air duct extending therethrough. Preferably, the neck further comprises at least one pro... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6493413 | Fuel assembly mechanical flow restriction apparatus for detecting failure in situ of nuclear fuel rods in a fuel assembly during reactor shutdown A fuel assembly mechanical flow restriction apparatus for detecting failure in situ of nuclear fuel rods in a fuel assembly during reactor shutdown.... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6479294 | Method for determining container leakage A method and apparatus suitable for use in high volume production for determining leakage from a nominally sealed product container, e.g., a battery case. The method and apparatus first functions to analytically test for leakage of a particular component ... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6430989 | Method and apparatus for evaluating swimwear for underwater leakage A quantitative method of evaluating swimwear for underwater leakage using a mechanical test mannequin, a water tank, a fluorescent bowel movement simulant, and a fluorescence meter. More particularly, a swimwear garment is applied to the mannequin, the fl... | 08/13/2002 |
| 6223586 | Micro-electromechanical device inspection An inspection method for evaluating the hermeticity of integrated circuits and micro-electromechanical devices having a cavity. The method includes submerging one or more of the devices in a liquid, under pressure, for a given time period in order to allo... | 05/01/2001 |
| 5600250 | Apparatus for monitoring the integrity of a personal protective barrier A method and apparatus for detecting the possibility of transfer of material through a protective barrier between a worker and an external object and warning the worker of that possibility is provided. In one embodiment, an electronic leak alarm module is... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5494530 | Method of and apparatus for testing and cleaning of endoscopes In the program-controlled cleaning of endoscopes in a cleaning apparatus, the head parts are cleaned, rinsed, disinfected and rinsed clean in pressure chambers and, at the same time, the insertion tubes are cleaned, rinsed, disinfected and rinsed clean in... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5448177 | Apparatus for monitoring the integrity of a personal protective barrier A method and apparatus for detecting the possibility of transfer of material through a protective barrier between a worker and an external object and warning the worker of that possibility is provided. In one embodiment, an electronic leak alarm module is... | 09/05/1995 |
| 5422240 | Apparatus and method for testing condoms as barriers to virus penetration A method for testing a condom for viral penetration includes the steps of positioning a condom to be tested in a restraining device so that expansion of the condom is restricted to a size corresponding to the device anthropomorphic dimensions of a penis; ... | 06/06/1995 |
| 5392637 | Method of testing for leaks in a closed fluid filled system and system tested by such method A method of testing for leaks in a closed fluid filled system and a system tested by such method are provided, the method comprising the steps of disposing the system in a chamber, disposing a fluid in the chamber under a pressure so that if a leak path o... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5369983 | Detection medium and method for use in hermetic seal testing A detection medium and method for use in detecting gross and fine leaks in a hermetically sealed package. In a preferred embodiment, the detection medium includes a detectable perfluorinated gas dissolved in a detectable perfluorinated liquid. The package... | 12/06/1994 |
| 5354999 | Leak detection achieved by detection of light transmitted through an opaque layer interrupted by a passing bubble A tank filled with water is covered by a layer of oil containing carbon black. A radiation source preferably a high intensity visible spectrum light is aimed at the bottom surface of the oil/carbon layer. A radiation detector is placed parallel with and i... | 10/11/1994 |
| 5337597 | Bubble emission volume quantifier The present invention is an apparatus and method for detecting a leak from an object. A bubble collecting tube is used for collecting bubbles emitted from an object and a bubble detecting assembly adjacent the bubble collecting tube is used for detecting ... | 08/16/1994 |
| 5317901 | Nondestructive test for coated carbon-carbon composite articles A method for determining whether surface connected, through thickness defects exist in a coated carbon-carbon composite article. The method involves the immersion of the coated article in a low viscosity liquid; if a stream of bubbles rises from the surfa... | 06/07/1994 |
| 5303576 | Method of testing for leaks in a closed fluid filled system and system tested by such method A method of testing for leaks in a closed fluid filled system and a system tested by such method are provided, the method comprising the steps of disposing the system in a chamber, disposing a fluid in the chamber under a pressure so that if a leak path o... | 04/19/1994 |
| 5263361 | Apparatus for leak testing a fluid containing chamber utilizing a laser beam A method and apparatus for leak testing a fluid containing chamber wherein the chamber is pressurized with a gas and is submerged in a liquid. The bubbles of gas rising from the submerged chamber are directed past a plurality of a predetermined locations ... | 11/23/1993 |
| 5241852 | Apparatus and method for testing the waterproofness of a camera casing An apparatus for testing the waterproofness of a casing having divided casing elements which are connected to each other at opposite end surfaces thereof, includes a dummy casing made from liquid rubber material which has been cured, after a connecting en... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5237856 | Bubble emission volume quantifier The present invention is an apparatus and method for detecting a leak from an object. A bubble collecting tube is used for collecting bubbles emitted from an object and a bubble detecting assembly adjacent the bubble collecting tube is used for detecting ... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5170658 | Bicycle tire leak detector apparatus The present invention relates to a portable bicycle tire leak detector apparatus which is adapted to be attachable to a bicycle frame or conventional bicycle tire pump. The apparatus generally comprises a water bottle having a trough member releasably mou... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5070724 | Method for checking the tightness of a casing, and device for carrying out said method A method and device for checking the tightness of a casing which is, filled with a gaseous medium, immersed in a container with liquid medium placed in a chamber of which the interior is insulated for sound and vibrations, the output signals of a sensor i... | 12/10/1991 |
| 5050426 | Method for determining the reliability of men's contraceptives Method for determining the reliability of men's contraceptives, characterized by submerging the contraceptive in a liquid, injecting a liquid in impulses into the contraceptive, and generating shock waves.... | 09/24/1991 |
| 5018381 | Apparatus for checking air leaks in vehicle tire rims A device for the testing of air leaks in a vehicle rim or the like includes a water tank having a predetermined volume of water in the bottom thereof, a mounting and bearings for holding the rim and permitting it to be rotated, a pair of separated pressur... | 05/28/1991 |
| 4924694 | Apparatus for leak testing a fluid containing chamber A method and apparatus is disclosed for leak testing a fluid containing chamber wherein the chamber is pressurized with a gas and is submerged in liquid. The bubbles of gas rising from the submerged chamber are directed past a plurality of predetermined l... | 05/15/1990 |
| 4903524 | Method of and apparatus for detecting bubbles from hermetic container and method of detecting leak in hermetic container Disclosed is a method of detecting bubbles issuing from a hermetic container. A hermetic container, i.e., an object to be measured, is immersed in a liquid, and pressurized air is applied to this hermetic container to produce bubbles from a leaking portio... | 02/27/1990 |
| 4869096 | Apparatus for testing groups of pressurized cans for leakers A water bath apparatus for testing pressurized cans of aerosol products in groups for leakers. A spokeless horizontal cylinder is supported and rotatable on trunnions in a tank partly filled with water. The cylinder has end rings which ride on sets of tru... | 09/26/1989 |
| 4854158 | Method and apparatus for leak testing a fluid containing chamber A method and apparatus is disclosed for leak testing a fluid containing chamber wherein the chamber is pressurized with a gas and is submerged in liquid. The bubbles of gas rising from the submerged chamber are directed past a predetermined location which... | 08/08/1989 |
| 4852392 | High pressure drum testing apparatus and method A drum testing apparatus simultaneously tests the bottom chine, sidewall vertical chine, and wall integrity of a typical drum, such as a 55-gallon drum. The apparatus includes a frame for supporting the drum to be tested in a generally upright position. A... | 08/01/1989 |
| 4799384 | Bootie testing machine Apparatus and a method for testing leaks in the footwear articles are provided. Bootie and sock inserts for shoes made of waterproof materials in which the seams are seam-sealed have become popular among people who are involved in sports and other outdoor... | 01/24/1989 |
| 4776209 | Leakage detector An apparatus and method for testing for gas leaks in waterproof gloves and glove inserts by applying gas under controlled pressure into a confined glove or insert and measuring bubbling or lack thereof in a suitable reservoir of liquid. The glove is not w... | 10/11/1988 |
