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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7340958 | Methods for determining potential characteristics of a specimen based on stress wave velocity measurements Methods are provided for using stress wave velocity measurements taken of a specimen at an early age to determine potential characteristics at a later age. The data may be used to, for example, evaluate specimens and/or families and/or clones at early ages to cut co... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7299686 | System and method for testing the compaction of soil A device for determining soil compaction includes a control member fitted with one or more sensors that measure the response of the control member during co-action between the control member and a soil surface. In one embodiment, this response can be flexure as char... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7266461 | Methods for adjusting stress wave velocity-based predictions of lumber stiffness and warp propensity of a timber-based raw material group Methods are provided for predicting properties based on stress wave velocity measurements, such as modulus of elasticity (MOE) and/or warp potential of trees and/or logs from a timber-based raw material group (“TBRMG”). The methods provide a formula allowing com... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7200458 | Wood tracking by identification of surface characteristics A “woodprint™” characterization and identification technique unique employs cameras (16), lighting (14), camera interface hardware (18), a computer (20), and/or image processing software to collect and analyze surface characteristic... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7066007 | Systems and methods for predicting the bending stiffness of wood products Generally described, a bending stiffness predicting system 20 includes a density measurement sub-system 24 and a sound wave velocity measurement sub-system 28. From the measurements of both density and speed of sound through the wood product rec... | 06/27/2006 |
| 6998559 | Detection system for sorting apparatus The present invention relates to a system for determining characteristics of products of generally unequal size, e.g. apples, which are conveyed on product carriers, such as rollers of a conveying apparatus, and pass the system, the system comprising a detection dev... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6941793 | Impulse generator for profiling system An energy impulse generator for transferring an energy pulse to a surface. The generator exchanges messages with a computing means through a communication interface. The generator comprises a housing. The generator further comprises an impact assembly movably mounte... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6813927 | Log testing apparatus Apparatus (preferably portable) enabling a felled tree stem or log to have its stiffness characterized. The analysis is performed with best fit recognition procedure or one that emphasizes high harmonics to determine a fundamental frequency related to acoustic speed... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6722201 | Method and device for determining vibration characteristics of vibrated articles such as eggs This invention relates to a device for determining vibration characteristics of vibrated, supported, generally round, substantially ellipsoid articles, such as eggs, comprising: an elastic hammer with handle and head, for tapping and thereby acoustically vibr... | 04/20/2004 |
| 6715337 | Non-destructive stress wave testing method for wood A non-destructive stress wave testing method for wood. Two strain gauges are disposed on a timber. The timber is struck to generate an impact compression stress wave. The impact compression stress wave is measured by the strain gauges. An oscilloscope is provided to... | 04/06/2004 |
| 6684681 | Mechanical ultrasonic and high frequency sonic device A mechanical ultrasonic device that includes a housing assembly, a mechanical vibration assembly disposed within the housing assembly, and having an impact member. The mechanical vibration assembly is structured to vibrate the impact member at a frequency... | 02/03/2004 |
| 6651482 | Apparatus and method for vehicle rollover crash testing An apparatus 10 for measuring and/or analyzing the rollover characteristics of a vehicle 12. Apparatus 10 includes a controller 14, a selectively movable test fixture assembly 16, a truck or towing vehicle 18 which is coupled to trailer assembly 16 and wh... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6347542 | Method and arrangement for non-destructive determination of the properties of an object A method and arrangement for the nondestructive determination of a property of an object including a conveyer for movably supporting the object. A testing unit, including a movable member and a stroking body, is mounted adjacent the conveyer. The conveyer... | 02/19/2002 |
| 6308555 | Rotational shock tester apparatus Embodiments of apparatus are directed to a rotational shock tester system comprising a disc drive support system, a drop mechanism and an impact apparatus. The disc drive support system includes a rotation plate, wherein a disc drive is coupled to the rot... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6263737 | Acoustic fault injection tool A device for generating an acoustic stress wave in metal structures in real-time. A cylindrical housing includes a chamber, a piezostack actuator inside the chamber, and a support ring for relieving strain. The actuator has a high tensile strength block e... | 07/24/2001 |
| 6202496 | Apparatus for the measurement of viscoelastic characteristics of bodies A device for measuring the elastic-viscous properties of objects, in particular objects made of an elastomer material such as rubber, has a measurement body movable in relation to a holder and having a measurement head that can be set on a test object, me... | 03/20/2001 |
| 5727900 | Control of a compacting machine with a measurement of the characteristics of the ground material A compacting machine having a vibrating drum for compaction of ground material includes a controller. The drum is moved over a segment of the ground while a shear modulus and a plastic parameter of the segment of the ground are measured. From the measurem... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5404755 | Scanning apparatus and method for non-destructive materials evaluation and mapping through use of acoustic waves Columns, walls and other solid structures of concrete, wood, masonry or other materials are non-destructively tested by acoustic signals transmitted from a carriage. The carriage has a frame which is wheel mounted to move over the surface of the test cand... | 04/11/1995 |
| 5402667 | Monitoring of soil Methods and apparatus for monitoring the compaction of soil material in a defined region include hammer structure for impacting soil material in the defined region, a sensor for disposition at the bottom of the defined region the includes a transducer for... | 04/04/1995 |
| 5295388 | Apparatus and method for inpact testing for electric generator stator wedge tightness Method and apparatus for performing remote impact testing for generator stator wedges and ripple springs. An improved low profile carriage is utilized for correlating wedge displacement data with the force required to displace the wedge. A calibrated test... | 03/22/1994 |
| 5131274 | Method and apparatus for testing eggs for cracks or holes A procedure and apparatus is provided for the examination of eggs to determine the presence of cracks or holes in the egg shell through the examination of the resiliency of the shell. This procedure and apparatus are characterized by the subjection of the... | 07/21/1992 |
| 4862746 | Vibration tester for screws A vibration tester for measuring the looseness of thread connections is disclosed which comprises a support frame, a specimen holding section mounted in the support frame and a pair of pneumatic hammers mounted at both ends of the specimen holding section... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4760731 | Method and apparatus for the stress testing of glass containers arranged hanging A method and an apparatus are described for the stress testing of glass containers (10) which are arranged hanging, by impulse action on the bottom (14) of the container through the adjustable action of force on an impacting rod (12) resting on the bottom... | 08/02/1988 |
| 4649735 | Test device and method for testing foam material A device for testing a sample of foam material and a method for making such a test include compressing the sample repetitively by means of a dropped weight. The weight includes a plunger which moves vertically in a sliding bearing arrangement. The plunger... | 03/17/1987 |
| 4289023 | Percussion method and apparatus for the investigation of a casing cement in a borehole A percussion technique is described with which an impulse is applied to an element to bounce it off the inner surface of a casing cemented in a borehole. The movement of the element is automatically measured to produce information from which the bond betw... | 09/15/1981 |
| 4195512 | Coal-shale interface detector A coal-shale interface detector for use with coal cutting equipment consisting of a reciprocating hammer having an accelerometer mounted thereon to measure the impact of the hammer as it penetrates the ceiling or floor surface of a mine. Additionally, a p... | 04/01/1980 |
| 4157655 | Coal-shale interface detection system A coal-shale interface detection system for use with coal cutting equipment consisting of a reciprocating hammer having an accelerometer mounted thereon to measure the impact of the hammer as it penetrates the ceiling or floor surface of a mine. Additiona... | 06/12/1979 |
| 4154084 | Coal-shale interface detection A penetrometer for coal-shale interface detection for use with coal cutting equipment consisting of a reciprocating hammer having an accelerometer mounted thereon to measure the impact of the hammer as it penetrates the ceiling or floor surface of a mine.... | 05/15/1979 |
| 4052884 | Method and apparatus for determining strain data during piling Method and apparatus for determining strain data during piling in which a strain gauge transducer mounted to the pile is excited with alternating current signals. The output of the transducer is sensed, amplified and demodulated to produce signals proport... | 10/11/1977 |
| 3998090 | Soil compactor A soil compactor for laboratory use to systematically and controllably coct specimens of soil and earth-rock mixture materials. The raising of a drop hammer after each strike to a pre-selected height is accomplished automatically by the use of a pneumati... | 12/21/1976 |
| 3985015 | Impact wear testing device An impact wear testing device comprises a driven member mounted for controlled oscillations along an axis and a rotatably mounted support member having an impact portion aligned with the driven member axis. The driven member oscillates so that one end the... | 10/12/1976 |
