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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8138931 | Diagnostic and response systems and methods for fluid power systems Diagnostic and response systems and methods for a fluid power system acquire data from pressure and temperature sensors disposed in the fluid power system, analyze the data in a failure algorithm to build a history of cumulative damage to hoses in the fluid power sy... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8130106 | Method of detecting sugar in industrial process boiler systems This invention provides a method for detecting sugars in boiler condensate and/or boiler feedwater in industrial processes. The method includes measuring an oxidation-reduction potential at one or more locations in the process with one or more devices capable of mea... | 03/06/2012 |
| 8068033 | Method of detecting contamination in industrial process boiler systems This invention provides a method for detecting contamination of a boiler condensate and/or a boiler feedwater in industrial fermentation processes. The method includes measuring an oxidation-reduction potential at one or more locations in the fermentation process wi... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8049634 | Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7864062 | Apparatus and method for detecting a change in a specific gravity of a fluid Provided is an apparatus for detecting a change in a specific gravity of a fluid surrounding the apparatus wherein the fluid moves upwardly and downwardly with respect to the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing having a top and a plurality of openings for al... | 01/04/2011 |
| 7760104 | Identification tag for fluid containment drum A fluid containment and dispensing system having a RFID tag associated therewith. The fluid containment and dispensing system includes a fluid containment drum having an opening defined thereon. The fluid containment and dispensing system further includes a dispensi... | 07/20/2010 |
| 7710281 | Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method ... | 05/04/2010 |
| 7705739 | Integrated airborne substance collection and detection system A collection and detection system is directed to a combined system in which a detect to warn system is integrated with a detect to treat system. Such a combined system provides multi-levels of detection to determine the presence and identity of one or more different... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7659828 | Industrial field device with automatic indication of solids An industrial field device provides information indicative of a process variable. The field device includes a controller, communication circuitry, a process variable sensor and measurement circuitry. The communication circuitry is coupled to the controller. The proc... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7639150 | Method and a device for detecting slag A method and device are provided for detecting the presence of slag in a shroud through which molten metal passed from a ladle to a tundish. An induced voltage generated at a receiving coil is compared with a defined voltage range. If the induced voltage has a value... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7561056 | Differential pressure measuring probe with bottoming indicator A bottoming indication system indicates contact between an inner wall of a fluid conducting conduit and a tip of a differential pressure measuring probe. The system includes a piezoelectric device and an indicator. The piezoelectric device is affixed to the tip of t... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7492271 | Method and device for monitoring the condition of shoe roll The condition of a shoe roll is monitored by a device which continuously analyzes the lubricant used in a lubrication system (14) integrated with the shoe roll. The analysis determines the amount of contaminant particles which have entered the lubricant. Part... | 02/17/2009 |
| 7471206 | Float assembly light indicator for Christmas tree stand A float assembly light indicator for use in detecting water levels within a container, such as a Christmas tree stand, includes a float housing having multiple float switches therein and are operably connected to a remotely locatable water level light indicator.... | 12/30/2008 |
| 7436312 | Condition assessment system and method System and method for monitoring and controlling one or more valves. The method can include sensing a condition of a valve, transmitting the condition to a sensor server, and transmitting a data stream including the condition to an assessment application. The method... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7417552 | Flood alarm A flood alarm is disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, the flood alarm includes a float assembly and a telephone system interface module connected to the float assembly. A method of indicating a flood in a structure is also disclosed. ... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7408473 | Method of COHb calculation in a carbon monoxide detector A gas detector and method of operating the gas detector that includes a carbon monoxide sensor and a processor. The carbon monoxide sensor senses an environmental concentration of carbon monoxide and provides the sensed value to the processor. Upon receiving the val... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7403125 | Flow cytometry system with bubble detection The flow cytometry system of the present invention includes a flow channel including an interrogation zone. A light source and a light detector are connected to the interrogation zone, such that a sample flowing through the interrogation zone can be optically analyz... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7391333 | System for monitoring quality of water system A monitoring, detection and alarm for water systems includes a plurality of sensing components for detecting the presence of target contaminants in water and for measuring the overall quality of the water. The apparatus contains water sensing components, a database ... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7375643 | Through a wall combustion detector A detector of combustion products in air gaps adjacent to chimneys or flues has an air gap detection unit coupled to a displaced control unit. The control unit can be located adjacent to a proximal, exposed, surface of a wall. When so installed, the detection unit i... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7369945 | Apparatus and method for storing and transporting data related to vapor emissions and measurements thereof The present invention provides apparatus and a methods for collecting, transmitting and storing fugitive gas emission data. An embodiment of the invention collects fugitive gas with a sampling probe and into a emission monitoring device. The device then sends and st... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365646 | Children's potty alarm A children's potty alarm is disclosed. The children's potty alarm includes a base. A simulated bedroom/bathroom setting which may include a dancing bear or other character is provided on the base. A microprocessor is provided in the base. A speaker is connected to t... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7358860 | Method and apparatus to monitor and detect cryogenic liquefied gas leaks Embodiments of the invention provide a method, article of manufacture, and system of detecting a cryogenic leak. In one embodiment, the method includes calibrating an infrared camera by detecting one or more first areas of low temperature in a first infrared image o... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7355194 | Optical device and turbidity detection apparatus using same An optical device is described that include: a photoemitter for emitting light, a mounting unit for installing a transparent container accommodating a sample to be subjected to detection, a photoreceptor for receiving the light emitted by a photoemitter and transmit... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7352286 | Diaper warning alarm device, and system A warning alarm diaper device including a moisture detecting device and a warning alarm device. Preferably, the diaper and moisture-detecting device are disposable, and the warning alarm device is reusable. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345589 | Concrete wetting alarm system At least one embodiment of the inventive technology claimed herein seeks to reduce the risk of the excessive admixing of water during a concrete wetting operation by providing a system that alerts, with at least one water flow indicator, at least one individual havi... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7345596 | Smart polymeric multilayer sensors Sensors suitable for submarine detection are in the form of multilayer polymer beads. The sensors have a change in detectible property, such as color, which occurs when said sensors are exposed to a particular stimulus such as an object or event to be detected. The ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7343261 | Underwater sensor transmitter probe An electronic apparatus for measuring water speed and water temperature then periodically transmitting said data during controlled depth fishing wherein an underwater probe is secured to and insulated conductive downrigger cable and gathers and relays data though th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7330397 | Electromagnetic anti-jam telemetry tool A mud-pulse telemetry tool includes a tool housing, a motor disposed in the tool housing, and a magnetic coupling coupled to the motor and having an inner shaft and an outer shaft. The tool may also include a stator coupled to the tool housing, a restrictor disposed... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7322243 | Acoustic wave etch rate sensor system An acoustic wave sensor system for monitoring the etch rate or etch ability of a selective material has an acoustic wave sensing device having a piezoelectric substrate and at least one electrode coupled to the substrate for generating a propagating acoustic wave an... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7324005 | Modular surge protection A power protection system for protection against an electrical transient surge and/or interference. Such a system can be useful in the dispensing of fuel at gas stations, convenience stores, truck stops, and other such locations, for protection of the low voltage si... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7313956 | Lubrication system The present invention is directed to lubrication system having a reservoir having a body. A follower is moveably disposed in the body. The system further comprises an alarm system having an electrical switch operably associated with the follower. The alarm generates... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7304583 | Device for detecting a defined filling level of a medium in a container An apparatus for detecting a predefined fill level of a medium in a container having a lid by means of a conductive measuring system, which has at least two measuring electrodes extending into the container. A measurement current flowing between the two measuring el... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7298278 | Automatic delivery/drain detection using a level monitoring system A system for monitoring a level of product in a tank to detect one of a delivery and a drain operation is provided. The system comprises a monitor and a data center. The monitor is operably coupled to the tank and adapted to detect the level of product in the tank a... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7298280 | Lighted fluid flow indication apparatus A fluid flow indication apparatus is provided for monitoring and giving an indication of fluid flow. ... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7293450 | Oil quality sensor structure for permanent applications An oil quality sensor system comprise an acoustic wave viscosity and an etch rate sensor. The etch rate sensor system includes a piezoelectric substrate and one or more sensing layers configured upon the piezoelectric substrate. A layer of gold is generally configur... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7292156 | Remote tapping method and system for internally tapping a conduit Disclosed is a method, system and apparatus for use in remotely and internally tapping a conduit. The method is performed, at least partially, by an automatic mechanism or robot configured to effectively perform the tasks and various steps of the method. The method ... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7287431 | Wireless oil filter sensor A wireless oil filter sensing system includes an oil filter and a sensing mechanism that is connectable to the oil filter. The sensing mechanism includes one or more acoustic wave sensing elements and at least one antenna that communicate with the acoustic wave sens... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7281687 | In-flight refueling system and method for facilitating emergency separation of in-flight refueling system components An in-flight refueling system and method are provided for facilitating the emergency separation of the components of a probe and drogue in-flight refueling. The in-flight refueling system and method provides a fuse device capable of being installed between, for inst... | 10/16/2007 |
| RE39871 | Particulate detection and air advice provision A novel basic allergen/particulate data collection device and a novel multi-function personal air quality management device are disclosed. Both devices include sensor sub-assembly detecting and reporting on allergen/particulate data (preferably, for allergen/particu... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7267009 | Multiple-mode acoustic wave sensor A multiple-mode acoustic wave sensor apparatus includes an acoustic wave device comprising a piezoelectric substrate and at least one electrode on the substrate. When such sensor is used in a wireless configuration, a plurality of antennas can be configured on the s... | 09/11/2007 |
