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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8011222 | Impact detection device An impact detection device, as well as a system that includes such a device for simulation of a combat sport, or more generally for use in a sport in which the user creates an impact by striking an adversary or an object. This device includes a sensor that detects a... | 09/06/2011 |
| 7966861 | Jig frame for drop test of flat panel display device A jig frame for a drop test of a flat panel display, which is designed to allow a tester to effectively identify if the flat panel display is damaged and to easily adjust its weight and degree of deformation is provided. The jig frame for a drop test of a flat panel... | 06/28/2011 |
| 7954359 | Method and apparatus for impact detection and prioritization of impact information transmitted to a receiving station An impact detection system according to the present invention includes an impact sensor, damage sensors and an electronics package. The impact sensor includes a fiber optic grid preferably attached to a target object to detect impact locations on the target. The dam... | 06/07/2011 |
| RE42418 | Flexible printed circuit cabling system for crash test dummy A flexible printed circuit cabling system for a crash test dummy includes at least one centralized data-receiving unit. The flexible printed circuit cabling system also includes a plurality of sensors arranged remotely from the at least one centralized data receivin... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7900498 | Calibrated impact hammer An apparatus includes a positioner. The apparatus includes a striker axially movable in the positioner. The striker includes a striker inner end. The apparatus includes a force gauge axially movable in the positioner. The force gauge includes a force gauge inner end... | 03/08/2011 |
| 7891231 | Apparatus for monitoring and registering the location and intensity of impacts in sports This invention relates to impact sports, and to articles of clothing and for detection systems used to monitor and registering the intensity, location and sources of impacts in contact sports such as boxing, martial arts, fencing, and so forth. ... | 02/22/2011 |
| 7810373 | MEMS shock sensors A shock sensor comprises a substrate and at least one flexure coupled to the substrate and configured to deflect upon an application of force to the shock sensor sufficient to deflect the flexure. Deflection of the at least one flexure produces a detectable change i... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7810374 | Single solder ball impact tester A test apparatus applies high speed impact load to a sample to test the shear strength of attachment of a component part to the sample, by use of a rotary drive mechanism driving an impact tip. A support mechanism provides alignment between the impact tip and a port... | 10/12/2010 |
| 7677080 | Dual mode contact sensor for automotive vehicle A dual mode contact sensor for an automotive vehicle includes an impact-responsive tubular sensing member, and a first linear contact which is closed with the outer surface of the tubular sensing member. A second linear contact is mounted within the tubular sensing ... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7591168 | Test equipment system and method for testing a component A test equipment system and method for testing a component of an article wherein the system comprises a force element arranged to move from a first position to a second position, a striker element connected to the force element arranged at one end of the force eleme... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7555931 | Non-destructive testing of the lining of a process vessel A process for the non-destructive testing of a refractory lined process vessel including the steps of: (a) striking an external wall of a process vessel internally lined with a refractory material with an impulse hammer; (b) measuring selected frequency characterist... | 07/07/2009 |
| 7520157 | Impulse sensor An impulse sensor having: a long elastic structure formed of a material to be deformed according to an impulse; a cable insertion hole formed in the elastic structure; and a cable inserted through the cable insertion hole, the cable being operable to cause a variati... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7516645 | Omni-directional crash sensor A stress wave sensor comprising a piezoelectric film and means therein for connection to sensor electronics. The piezoelectric film preferably comprises polyvinylidene fluoride. Also a stress wave sensor system and methods employing one or more such stress wave sens... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7500378 | Micro-impact testing apparatus A micro-impact testing apparatus for measuring the impact characteristics of a microelectronics specimen exposed to an impact thereon. The apparatus comprises of a specimen holder for receiving a specimen to be tested, and an impact device. The impact device compris... | 03/10/2009 |
| 7475587 | Omni-directional crash sensor A stress wave sensor comprising a piezoelectric film and means therein for connection to sensor electronics. The piezoelectric film preferably comprises polyvinylidene fluoride. Also a stress wave sensor system and methods employing one or more such stress wave sens... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7426879 | Inspection method and inspection apparatus of reinforced concrete pipe Deterioration of reinforced concrete pipes is checked and the deterioration progress level is classified. Based on the inspection result, a portion to be inspected in detail in an inspection area is selected. With respect to the selected portion to be inspected in d... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7398670 | Pressure sensor for detecting collision A pressure sensor, which is mounted on a vehicle for detecting a collision, has a detecting part for detecting a change of pressure and a housing for housing the detecting part therein. The housing is located in a hollow body defined in a part of the vehicle. The ho... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7384380 | Method and system for detecting and displaying the impact of a blow A system for detecting and displaying force data relating to impacts received on an item of athletic equipment includes two or more items of athletic equipment each having a force sensor, logic and a wireless transmitter therein, a receiver adapted to receiver signa... | 06/10/2008 |
| 7380437 | Collision sensing device for a vehicle In a vehicle collision sensing system, a relative pressure sensor senses a pressure difference between a pressure at an inside of a door interior space and a pressure at an outside of the door interior space. An air bag ECU determines the collision of the vehicle ba... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7373802 | Testing fixture and method for determining toughness of molded plastic components A method and testing fixture for toughness-testing corrugated high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. The method includes the steps of preparing a test sample, attaching the test sample in the testing fixture, and providing an impact load to the test sample. The test... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7370510 | Shock apparatus One embodiment of a shock apparatus comprises a plurality of impact objects spatially ordered according to decreasing mass along a substantially linear path; a guide to guide movement of the impact objects along the path; and a plurality of spacers, one spacer betwe... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368921 | Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor includes a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer comprising a detector and trace, ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367214 | Shock and launch apparatus One embodiment of a shock and launch apparatus comprises a first carriage and a second carriage adapted to move along a carriage guide, wherein the first carriage has a mass M1 greater than a mass M2 of the second carriage; the carriage guide, ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7367236 | Non-destructive inspection system and associated method An assembly, system, and method for identifying defects in a structure are provided. The assembly includes a structure of a metallic or composite material, and a flexible sheet of material positioned adjacent to the structure. The assembly also includes a plurality ... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360462 | Method and equipment for inspecting reinforced concrete pipe Deterioration of reinforced concrete pipes is checked and the deterioration progress level is classified. Based on the inspection result, a portion to be inspected in detail in an inspection area is selected. With respect to the selected portion to be inspected in d... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7308818 | Impact-sensing and measurement systems, methods for using same, and related business methods Impact-sensing and measurement systems are disclosed, especially for use in contact sports and related activities that involve exchanges of impacts or blows. The system generally includes at least one impact sensor, a controller, and a feedback device. The controlle... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7301351 | Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor comprises a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer comprising a detector and trace,... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7276917 | Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor includes a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer including a detector and trace, a... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7243526 | Device and method for measuring the impact properties of a sport field surface The tuft impact tester mounts a test probe in a suspended manner from a tripod arrangement via a gimbals mechanism so that the test probe is able to move along a vertical axis. The test probe is dropped from a predetermined height, the velocity of the test probe is ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7240534 | Damper for high g-force shock pulse generator systems and methods The present invention provides systems and methods that can provide a high g-force to a test specimen. An exemplary system of the present invention includes a beam, rigidly fixed at one or both ends, on which a test specimen can be mounted. A loading device is prefe... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7231803 | Hybrid impact sensor A hybrid impact sensor and method of operating the same. One sensor includes a support containing one or more mounts; a first sensor with first sensing properties and configured to generate a first output signal; a second sensor with second sensing properties and co... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228723 | Bumper impact-testing device Standardized bumper testing includes a barrier adapted for testing vehicle bumper impact strength and engagement. The present improvement includes first and/or second thermoformed components attached to the barrier to replicate a profile and crush characteristics of... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7222515 | Impact test apparatus and impact test method An impact test apparatus includes a holding device for holding a test piece at an arbitrary holding force, an impact applying device for applying an impact force to the test piece held by the holding device, a force sensor for sensing the impact force applied to the... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7219530 | High g-force shock pulse generator systems and methods The present invention provides systems and methods that can provide a high g-force to a test specimen. An exemplary system of the present invention includes a beam, rigidly fixed at one or both ends, on which a test specimen can be mounted. A loading device is prefe... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7208960 | Printed capacitive sensor The invention relates to a flexible, resilient capacitive sensor suitable for large-scale manufacturing. The sensor comprises a dielectric, an electrically conductive detector and trace layer on the first side of the dielectric layer comprising a detector and trace,... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208971 | Manual probe carriage system and method of using the same A probe support carriage for use during probing an electrical device includes a body, means for supporting and positioning the body, a plurality of flux sensors and a position sensor. The body has a first end and a second end. The plurality of flux sensors are opera... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7188511 | Stress wave sensor Method and device for sensing stress waves. One embodiment is a method that includes providing a bendable support with one or more mounts each located at an end of the support; attaching a semiconductor element containing a plurality of piezoresistors, each having i... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7152457 | Impactor a frame part for an impactor a part to be used in an impactor and a method for processing elements belonging to the impactor An impactor, a frame part for an impactor, a part to be used in an impactor, and a method for processing elements belonging to the impactor. Different elements belonging to different stages of the impactor are coupled to each other with a connecting element in such ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7150179 | Impact sensor for detecting an impact of a collision An impact sensor includes the first and the second electrodes arranged a predetermined distance away from each other in a tube insulator. The impact sensor is arranged at a front of a vehicle such that the first and the second electrodes opposed to each other in the... | 12/19/2006 |
| 7150178 | Golf ball COR testing machine The present invention comprises an automated machine for testing the physical properties of spherical objects. Preferably, the apparatus comprises a firing mechanism that includes an inner and outer barrel. An object inside the firing mechanism is propelled towards ... | 12/19/2006 |
