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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8037769 | Pressure gauge and pressure gauge assembly A pressure gauge includes a pressure measurement-display portion (11) for measuring a pressure and displaying the pressure by a pointer, a fitting portion (21) extending from the pressure measurement-display portion and having a pressure detection pass... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8011250 | Apparatus and method for controlling and monitoring the pressure in pressure line or pipes An apparatus including a chamber having a chamber opening, a plunger which is movable within the chamber so as to change a chamber volume, which is defined by the plunger and a chamber wall and which adjoins the chamber opening, includes a measurer for measuring a p... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7966886 | Method and apparatus for measuring pressure inside a fluid system A disclosed method determines fluid pressure inside a vessel without compromising the integrity of the vessel. A sensor is positioned in operative communication with the external wall of the vessel such that expansion of the external wall of the vessel exerts a forc... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7963169 | Level indicator or pressure-measuring device with a cup-shaped housing cover Level indicator or pressure-measuring device with a cup-shaped housing cover (1), having a cylindrical lateral wall (10) and an inspection glass (4) fixed to the base, such that the inspection glass (4) is held in place by a bayonet fitti... | 06/21/2011 |
| 7942061 | Pressure differential metering device The pressure differential metering device of the present invention is generally deployed as a flow restrictor placed in the valve inlet so it will create a desired differential pressure to signal a pilot valve, for example, that drives the main valve to limit the fl... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7921719 | Method and apparatus for storing vacuum gauge calibration parameters and measurement data on a vacuum gauge structure A method and apparatus for measuring gas pressure by combining an ionization gauge with at least one other vacuum sensor. Nonvolatile memory coupled to the vacuum gauge contains calibration parameters unique to each individual sensor based on factory calibration. Th... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921718 | Optical pressure monitoring system An optical pressure monitoring system includes a tube from an infusion set and an optical signal sensor disposed to detect changes in the diameter of the tube and thereby determine pressure changes within the tube. By selecting the position of the tube relative to t... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7921720 | Dial-type flow-restriction gauges Dial-type flow-restriction gauges are used for indicating flow-restriction conditions of fluid filters, such as automobile air and fuel filters. Prior versions of these type filters have been more complicated and costly to manufacture than desirable. Accordingly, th... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7891250 | Method and apparatus to digitize pressure gauge information This invention uses a flexible gauge to digitize an analogue signal from a mechanical gauge. In particular, this invention uses a flexible gauge to digitize an analogue signal from a mechanical pressure gauge. More particularly, this invention uses a flexible gauge ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7805999 | Apparatus and methods for measuring pressure using a formation tester A system for measuring pressure in a well borehole using two pressure sensing gauges that are exposed to an area of common pressure. Pressure measurements are made with preferably two pressure gauge assemblies each containing a single pressure sensing gauge. The two... | 10/05/2010 |
| 7802480 | Method and apparatus for the detection of high pressure conditions in a vacuum-type electrical device A apparatus for detecting a high pressure condition within a high voltage vacuum device includes a microcircuit embedded within the vacuum containment that transmits a wireless signal upon detection of a high pressure condition and/or light generated by arcing betwe... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7762138 | Pressure sensor circuits Implantable pressure sensors and methods for making and using the same are provided. A feature of embodiments of the subject pressure sensors is that they are low-drift sensors. The subject sensors find use in a variety of applications. ... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7739914 | System and method for preloading a valve tester control assembly A system and method of preloading a valve tester control assembly circuit includes a valve testing control apparatus comprising a fluid supply, a motor, and a fluid control assembly controlling working fluid flow from the fluid supply to the motor. The fluid control... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7735371 | Dynamic pressure probe with adapters fitted on the probe head The invention relates to a dynamic pressure probe for universal use, which enables different types of mounting of the connection lines without complex adapters and/or round arches. The dynamic pressure probe comprises a probe head inside of which channels run, which... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7716990 | Portable electroluminescent diagnostic gauge A self contained internally illuminated diagnostic gauge used to display the magnitude of physically measured quantities in low or no light areas. The diagnostic gauge uses mechanical gauge needles to indicate the magnitude of the measurements on a dial. The dial is... | 05/18/2010 |
| 7681455 | Method and device for monitoring the state of the protective covering of a rotary furnace burner A process and device for the reliable monitoring of the current condition of the protective jacket formed of fireproof material, in particular of a rotary tubular kiln burner lance, during operation of the kiln system. A compressed air ring main and/or an annular me... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7654146 | Portable pressure transducer, pneumotach for use therewith, and associated methods A system for sensing respiratory pressure includes a portable pressure transducer configured to be carried by or proximate to a respiratory conduit, such as a breathing circuit or a nasal canula. The portable pressure transducer may removably couple with a pneumotac... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7647831 | Method for measuring pressure inside an anatomical fluid system A disclosed method determines fluid pressure inside a vessel without compromising the integrity of the vessel. A sensor is positioned in operative communication with the external wall of the vessel such that expansion of the external wall of the vessel exerts a forc... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7637164 | Apparatus for comparative pressure measurements of self-contained breathing apparatuses An air gauge assembly is provided herein which allows for accurate comparative pressure measurements between SCBA's. Such precise measurements provide a highly accurate indication of air volume in an air tank of a SCBA; higher pressures mean more air, while lower pr... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7600430 | Device for arranging the measurement of pressure in a wristop instrument A device for the measurement of external pressure in a wristop instrument, such as a sports computer, a diving computer, a wristwatch, or the like, which includes an instrument body,—at least one watertight space disposed inside the instrument body, and at least o... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7562579 | Dial-type flow-restriction gauges Dial-type flow-restriction gauges are used for indicating flow-restriction conditions of fluid filters, such as automobile air and fuel filters. Prior versions of these type filters have been more complicated and costly to manufacture than desirable. Accordingly, th... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7559243 | Angel sensor for rotary read-out instrument An attachment for an instrument having a rotary shaft whose position is indicative of a value being measured. A needle is attached to the shaft with an inherent magnetic field, or which carries a magnet. A sensor responsive to the direction of the field is supported... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7497122 | Method and apparatus for the detection of high pressure conditions in a vacuum-type electrical device A method for detecting a high pressure condition within a high voltage vacuum device includes detecting the position of a movable structure such as a bellows. The position at high pressures can be detected optically by the interruption of a light beam reflected by a... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7451652 | Interrupted DC operation of thermocouple vacuum gauge A direct current voltage to heat the sensor wire for powering and extracting a signal voltage from a thermocouple-type vacuum sensor. The direct current used produces a DC offset in the sensor output where the heating current flow is stopped for a short interval and... | 11/18/2008 |
| 7448274 | Pressure sensor having a pressure measuring cell with a platform and a measuring membrane A pressure sensor including: A pressure measuring cell having an end face loadable with the medium; a housing having a media opening and a ring-shaped, axial bearing surface, which surrounds the media opening; a clamping apparatus; and a ring-shaped sealing arrangem... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7437936 | Window for measuring device The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating measuring devices, e.g., a pressure gauge, thermometer or the like. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating a window for use with a measuring d... | 10/21/2008 |
| 7428843 | Multi-function digital pressure measuring device A multi-function digital pressure measuring device and welding torch having an outlet nozzle with first and second gas inlets with valves. The pressure measuring device having a body with a first gas chamber and a first inlet and a first outlet where the first inlet... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7426869 | Pressure sensor A mounting structure for a pressure sensor serves to facilitate easy attachment of the pressure sensor as well as easy detachment thereof without requiring any large work space. A pair of elastic snap fit portions (8) are formed on a surge tank (4) so ... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7421902 | Fluid pressure sensing method and apparatus A method and apparatus for producing a circuit carrier for mounting components of a pressure sensing circuit, circuit carrier formed thereby, an apparatus for housing a pressure sensor circuit carrier to form a pressure sensing apparatus and a pressure sensing syste... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7418869 | Wide-range combination vacuum gauge A combination vacuum gauge provides simultaneous absolute and differential pressure measurements over a wide-range of pressures ranging from atmospheric pressures to ultrahigh vacuum by processing the readings of (i) an absolute high vacuum gauge (e.g., an ionizatio... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7418868 | Pressure sensor and method of fabricating such a module A body fluid pressure sensor module according to the invention comprises a housing having a first end and a second end and enclosing a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is electrically coupled to a plurality of electrical conductors extending into the housing thr... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7412891 | Sip and puff mouse An electronic data input apparatus comprises a receptacle, a tube, a housing for electronic components, and a harness. The receptacle is operable for use in a user's mouth. The tube connects the receptacle to the housing, which is attached to the harness. A user wea... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7409863 | Pressure sensor A pressure sensor includes an optical transmitter transmitting a dispersive light toward two optical receivers, all carried in a housing. Pressure changes on the housing cause the light beam to be deflected with the amount of deflection measured by the difference in... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7406875 | Pressure sensor for a vehicle A pressure sensor is provided with a housing which has an opening portion for communicating an interior of the housing with an exterior, and a pressure detecting unit which has a detection surface for detecting a pressure applied thereto through the opening and is a... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7398688 | Pressure sensor circuits Implantable pressure sensors and methods for making and using the same are provided. A feature of embodiments of the subject pressure sensors is that they are low-drift sensors. The subject sensors find use in a variety of applications. ... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7383735 | Pressure transducer package for a manifold A package designed for monitoring fluid pressure in a manifold includes one or more pressure transducers and a microprocessor incorporated into a package to form a single, modular fluid pressure sensing device. The transducers may be arranged on one or more substrat... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380458 | Pressure sensor port A pressure sensor port having reduced potential for blockage of a sensor by debris in a fluid. The pressure sensor includes a housing forming the sensor port. The sensor port defines an internal passage connecting an exterior aperture to an interior aperture. The ex... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7373825 | Gauge tee device A disposable sanitary gauge tee with no dead zone for use in pressure measurement of fluid in disposable tubing including a body having a main fluid passageway in fluid connection with a proximal end of a pressure fluid passageway, the main fluid passageway includin... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7373827 | High-pressure sensor with sealing system A high-pressure sensor comprises an inner part, a housing and a sealing system located between the inner part and the housing for sealing the high-pressure sensor. The inner part has a shaft having an end face resting, by means of a clamping force, at least along a ... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7373824 | Automotive automatic transmission noise attenuators An apparatus for attenuation of fluid pressure pulses in a hydraulic system of an automatic transmission is provided. In one embodiment of the invention, a wave tuner is disposed within a fluid conduit between the transmission and a transmission fluid cooler. In ano... | 05/20/2008 |
