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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8115502 | Fluid measuring apparatus The invention provides a fluid measuring apparatus, which includes a collector, a sensing circuit, and an electrochromic device electrically connected to the sensing circuit. When the concentration of a fluid flowing through the collector and between the sensing cir... | 02/14/2012 |
| 7683643 | Multifunctional conducting polymer structures The present invention includes the use of conducting polymers as sensors in distributed sensing systems, as sensors and operating elements in multifunctional devices, and for conducting-polymer based multifunctional sensing fabrics suitable for monitoring humidity, ... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7361430 | Carbon nanotube-polymer composite actuators The present invention discloses a carbon nanotube (SWNT)-polymer composite actuator and method to make such actuator. A series of uniform composites was prepared by dispersing purified single wall nanotubes with varying weight percents into a polymer matrix, followe... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7342403 | Test apparatuses for integrated circuits and method for manufacturing the same A test apparatus for integrated circuits includes a data collector (1). The data collector includes a cantilever (10) and at least one probe (20). The probe is formed at a free end (18) of the cantilever and includes at least one carbon n... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7318908 | Integrated nanotube sensor Integrated nanotube sensors are adapted for detecting various chemical and biological molecules. In one implementation, nanotube sensor arrays are formed as nano-electronic noses capable of such detection, and can be implemented in devices including carbon nanotube-... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7279760 | Nanotube relay device The present invention relates to a nanotube device (100, 600), comprising a nanotube with a longitudinal and a lateral extension, a structure for supporting at least a first part of the nanotube, and first means for exerting a force upon the nanotube in a fir... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7262515 | Energy conversion systems using nanometer scale assemblies and methods for using same Energy conversion systems utilizing nanometer scale assemblies are provided that convert the kinetic energy (equivalently, the thermal energy) of working substance molecules into another form of energy that can be used to perform useful work at a macroscopic level. ... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7199498 | Electrical assemblies using molecular-scale electrically conductive and mechanically flexible beams and methods for application of same Electromechanical systems utilizing suspended conducting nanometer-scale beams are provided and may be used in applications, such as, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, propulsion systems, transmitters, receivers, heat engines, heat pumps, magnetic field ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7196450 | Electromechanical assemblies using molecular-scale electrically conductive and mechanically flexible beams and methods for application of same Electromechanical systems utilizing suspended conducting nanometer-scale beams are provided and may be used in applications, such as, motors, generators, pumps, fans, compressors, propulsion systems, transmitters, receivers, heat engines, heat pumps, magnetic field ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7185440 | Sensing contact probe A sensing contact probe includes a beam support and a probe. The probe has a bent beam body that extends from the beam support to a probe tip face that has a position and faces in an angular direction. The bent beam body has first and second beam layers bonded toget... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7183568 | Piezoelectric array with strain dependant conducting elements and method therefor A structure (and method) for a piezoelectric device, including a layer of piezoelectric material. A nanotube structure is mounted such that a change of shape of the piezoelectric material causes a change in a stress in the nanotube structure. ... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7175762 | Nanocarpets for trapping particulates, bacteria and spores A nanofeature particulate trap comprising a plurality of densely packed nanofeatures, such as nanotubes, and a particulate detector incorporating the nanofeature particulate trap are provided. A method of producing a nanotrap structure alone or integrated with a par... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7148579 | Energy conversion systems utilizing parallel array of automatic switches and generators Nanoelectromechanical systems utilizing nanometer-scale assemblies are provided that convert thermal energy into another form of energy that can be used to perform useful work at a macroscopic level. These systems may be used to, for example, produce useful quantiti... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7130780 | Method and instrument for electronically recording and imaging fluid washover via measuring characteristics of the fluid at multiple locations simultaneously An array of electrically isolated electrode pairs in combination with a specially configured processor, e.g., a personal computer, is employed to obtain a continuous real-time acquisition, processing, mapping and visualization of fluid washover. In a specific applic... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7078909 | Flow-through conductivity sensor An improved flow-through conductivity sensor is provided. The sensor includes a current return path that has a current return conductor. At least one toroid of the sensor is removed from the flow path and configured to interact with the current return conductor to p... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7053520 | Rotational actuator or motor based on carbon nanotubes A rotational actuator/motor based on rotation of a carbon nanotube is disclosed. The carbon nanotube is provided with a rotor plate attached to an outer wall, which moves relative to an inner wall of the nanotube. After deposit of a nanotube on a silicon chip substr... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7018165 | Method of minimizing the gap between a rotating turbine blade and a casing of a turbine, a turbine, and a method of determining the wear behavior of a wheel of a rotor Method of minimizing the gap between a wheel and a casing of a turbine, a turbine, and a method of determining the wear behavior of a wheel of a rotor. To minimize the gap between a wheel and a casing in a turbine, optical methods are also often used in order to min... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7013705 | Method and device for determination of the wear resistance of a surface A method and apparatus for determining the wear resistance of the surface of a sample object includes an abrasive grinding belt, run between the sample object and a counter-body, with the grinding belt being pressed against the sample object with a predetermined for... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6909194 | Electronic assembly having semiconductor component with polymer support member and method of fabrication A semiconductor component includes a substrate, bonding pads on the substrate, and external contacts bonded to the bonding pads. Exemplary external contacts include solder balls, solder bumps, solder columns, TAB bumps and stud bumps. Preferably the external contact... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6756795 | Carbon nanobimorph actuator and sensor A nanomechanical actuator/oscillator device and system are provided. The nanomechanical actuator/oscillator device comprising nanobimorphs, such as nanotubes, designed such that inducing a difference in charge density between the tubes (e.g. by biasing one tube posi... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6717420 | Play measuring sensor by multiple depth abrasion A device for measuring a clearance between tips of blades of a ring of blades and an interior wall of a casing surrounding the ring of blades in a turbomachine includes a probe which is mounted radially on the casing. The probe has an end made of a material that can... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6628122 | Electrostatic discharge testing apparatus A hand truck like frame has a pair of wheels, each of which is coated with an electrically conductive material so that in a selected operating mode the wheels define electrodes. A separate pair of electrodes is mounted to the frame and the electrodes and ... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6603953 | Nipped rollers for centering images on sheet media A sheet media position sensor device is disclosed which incorporates a pair of opposed nipped rollers positioned laterally across a sheet media transport path. One roller is electrically conductive while the opposed roller has an electrically conductive r... | 08/05/2003 |
| 6549020 | Cartridge screening technique by using the electrical dynamic bearing resistance A method for characterizing a bearing cartridge based on a preload applied to the bearing cartridge used in a disc drive, to increase disc drive yield rates. The method begins by loading the bearing cartridge on to a test fixture and to an actuator assemb... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6469526 | System for detecting conductive contaminants and method of use The present invention provides a system to detect conductive contaminants interspersed within unconsolidated materials. By using the system described herein, voluminous amounts of unconsolidated materials such as soils, waste streams, hay, and similar non... | 10/22/2002 |
| 6377058 | Device and method for measuring hay bale moisture A device for sensing moisture in moving hay bales has a pair of star-shaped wheels situated to have points penetrate into the bale and be driven by the bale. The points establish electrode surfaces within the bale between which resistivity or conductivity... | 04/23/2002 |
| 6277438 | Protective fullerene (C60) packaging system for microelectromechanical systems applications The invention involves a method for locating the probe of a scanning tunneling micrograph a predetermined distance from its conducting surface, and specifically the deposition of a monolayer of fullerene C60 onto the conducting plate. The Fulle... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6164105 | Method and device for measuring a mechanical characteristic of a long metallic product method of continuously producing a long product, and product obtained Measurement of a mechanical characteristic of a long metallic product. The long product is passed through at least one turn of an electromagnetic coil energized with a variable current, the impedance of the electromagnetic coil is measured continuously an... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6089078 | Process and device for measuring particles in suspension in a liquid A process provides for measuring particles in suspension in a liquid in an particle response analyzing instrument comprising a cytometric flow cell head, wherein the suspension is injected into the head at an injection rate, the head comprises one or seve... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6066955 | Orientation sensor especially suitable for use in an underground boring device An orientation sensor especially suitable for use in an underground device is disclosed herein. This orientation sensor includes a sensor housing defining a closed internal chamber, an arrangement of electrically conductive members in a predetermined posi... | 05/23/2000 |
| 5938509 | Apparatus for abrasive blasting of ship bottoms; method and apparatus for testing blasted surfaces Apparatus for abrasive blasting of the bottom of a ship in a drydock includes a blast head mounted on a vertically swinging boom on a vehicle. The blast head has freedom of movement about two pivot axes which are not parallel to each other. One of the piv... | 08/17/1999 |
| 5798650 | Process and device for determining the mass fraction of one constituent of a layer, and effecting the quality control of a composite metal sheet A process for controlling the weldability of a sheet (1) of the composite metal sheet type having a layer (7) which is interposed between two metal facing sheets (3,5) and comprises a polymer (8) having a filler of conductive particles (9). This process c... | 08/25/1998 |
| 5668479 | Multipurpose sensor for belt conveyor Apparatus for measuring moisture content and bulk flow rate of cotton and other bulk materials, such as wool or wood chips, while they are being transported on a belt conveyor. The apparatus comprises resistance-sensing electrode fingers pendulously mount... | 09/16/1997 |
| 5602488 | Method and apparatus for adjusting sectional area ratio of metal-covered electric wire Methods of measuring, adjusting and uniformalizing a sectional area ratio of a metal-covered electric wire, a method of cleaning an electric wire, a method of manufacturing a metal-covered electric wire, an apparatus for measuring a sectional area ratio o... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5542289 | Apparatus and method for the study of liquid-liquid interfacial rheology The apparatus and method of the present invention relate to a novel procedure for measuring the interfacial thinning that occurs during a droplet-liquid phase coalescence event. As an example, an aqueous drop is grown at the tip of a capillary submerged i... | 08/06/1996 |
| 5537048 | Sensing roller for in-process thickness measurement An apparatus and method for processing materials by sensing roller, in which the sensing roller has a plurality of conductive rings (electrodes) separated by rings of dielectric material. Sensing capacitances or impedances between the electrodes provides ... | 07/16/1996 |
| 5525915 | Electrical conductivity tester for ropes A tester is provided for measuring the dielectric integrity of a rope, on a continuous basis. The device incorporates a pair of rope contact and retention members, that may comprise pair of spring-loaded clamps, adapted to make electrical contact with the... | 06/11/1996 |
| 5508622 | Coating defect detector system A detector for continuously monitoring the integrity of a coating on a piece of material. The detector includes an upper bar and a lower bar held near the surfaces of the material. Each bar carries multiple conductive probes in contact with the correspond... | 04/16/1996 |
| 5499807 | Paper feeding apparatus having a paper separator with a pressure sensitive and electrically-conductive material An automatic paper feeding apparatus is designed to separate and feed originals by means of a separation pad and a feeding roller. A pressure sensitive conductive rubber is used for the separation pad to convert a change in thickness of an original into a... | 03/19/1996 |
| 5458324 | Pressure-sensitive and electrically-conductive roller It is an object of this invention to allow detection of multiple paper-conveying of an original sheet in image reading or forming operation and facilitate a recovery operation. An automatic original feeding apparatus of this invention uses pressure sensit... | 10/17/1995 |
