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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8186210 | Surface evaluation employing orthogonal force measurement A method for evaluating a performance of a substrate surface including applying a normal force with a probe to a surface of a substrate, the normal force being substantially perpendicular to the surface, and moving the probe across the surface to generate a force ag... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8132451 | Characterization tools for toner adhesion and adhesion distribution A system, method and device for measuring toner performance by randomly applying a toner sample having toner particles to a substrate, and positioning the substrate such that a force may be applied to individual particles of the measuring toner. A rolling resistance... | 03/13/2012 |
| 8056407 | Method for assessing degradation of a coating on a component by measuring its surface roughness A method of assessing the degradation of an oxide-forming coating on a component after a period of operational use of the component, said degradation of the coating being caused by depletion of the oxide-forming element within a remnant coating layer due to inter-di... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8037746 | Adhesive creep fixture The invention provides a test apparatus capable of testing an adhesive bond in multiple loading modes, such as in tension and in shear. The test apparatus includes a test frame, a force generator, and a force transfer arm. The test frame is configured so that the fo... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8020435 | Method of investigating a coated surface of an object A method of visually investigating a coated surface of an object, the coating comprising a metal or an alloy, in order to determine whether or not the coating is tight. An increasing potential is applied to the object until a desired current level has been obtained ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7942050 | Reliability test plate for appearance treatment and the method thereof The reliability test plate for appearance treatment is used to coat with predetermined paint or material. The reliability test plate at least includes an appearance simulation area for simulating at least partial appearance of an electronic product, and at least one... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7886590 | Apparatus and method for quantitatively measuring liquid film drying rates on substrates An apparatus and method for measuring the drying rate of a liquid or liquid film in air or other gaseous media by either: a) measuring changes in the print density of the liquid; b) measuring changes in the dynamic surface tension of the liquid; c) measuring the dif... | 02/15/2011 |
| 7878054 | Barrier coatings for polymeric substrates An exemplary embodiment provides coated polymeric substrates that have a polymeric substrate body with a coated surface. The surface coating includes more than one pair of coating layers. Each pair of coating layers includes a first applied coating layer and a secon... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7430902 | Method of monitoring deposition of a noble metal in a nuclear reactor and deposition monitor therefor In a method of monitoring deposition of a noble metal in an intergranular stress corrosion crack (IGSCC) in a metal reactor shroud wall of a nuclear reactor, a metal sample may be placed at a location within near an inner surface of the metal reactor shroud wall. Th... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7368730 | Weathering apparatus with UV radiation sources and radiation sensors containing a double-calibrated UV sensor Weathering apparatus with UV radiation sources and radiation sensors containing a double-calibrated UV sensor A weathering apparatus has one or more UV radiation sources (2) and one or more first sensors (3), which are calibrated for a first spectral s... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7350400 | Test method to measure lubricant mobility on a hard drive disk A method for measuring the mobility of a lubricant located on the top surface of a disk used in hard disk drives. The method includes forming one or more scribe lines in a lubricant layer of the disk. The disk is then spun by a spin stand where lubricant moves in re... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7348581 | UV light-emitting diodes as a radiation source in a device for the artificial weathering of samples The usual xenon radiation source in conventional weathering testers is replaced by UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (6). These can be used to provide a good approximation of the UV component of the solar spectrum, in particular when different types of UV light... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7318672 | Specimen heater and control system for accelerated weathering test apparatus An accelerated weathering test apparatus of the type used to concentrate solar radiation upon test specimens including a heating element that transfers energy to the test specimens. A temperature sensor is operatively coupled to one of the test specimens for generat... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7257992 | Surface finish tester apparatus and methods Automated apparatus and methods for testing surface finishes. In at least one preferred embodiment, automated apparatus capable of reliably, automatically testing surface finishes in industrial environments. In at least one further preferred embodiment, an automated... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255508 | Writing system and ink pen having time-dependent characteristics A writing system for producing a writing having time-dependent characteristics includes: a pen including: a reservoir containing a fluid; and a writing tip configured to dispense the fluid to a writing surface, wherein the fluid includes a first chemical; and a writ... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7215117 | Measurement with a magnetic field Material properties such as stress in a ferromagnetic material may be measured using an electromagnetic probe. While generating an alternating magnetic field in the object, and sensing the resulting magnetic field with a sensor, the signals from the magnetic sensor ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7174797 | High temperature and pressure testing facility A test facility is provided for testing materials under high temperature, pressure, and mechanical loads. The facility provides a physically scaled system that simulates conditions in hot sections of gas turbine engines. A test article is coated with a test material... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171864 | Method for testing writing instruments The present invention concerns a method for controlling writing instruments, in particular ball-point pens, on paper, which consists in guiding the writing instrument relative to the paper plane in a repeated movement and displacing the paper in forward direction. T... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7143695 | Method for operating a printing group and utilization of printing ink A rotary printing press is operated using temperature controls. The temperature is set in accordance with a speed at which the printing press is operating. The temperature and speed are set to attain optimum printing results. ... | 12/05/2006 |
| 7138155 | Method for evaluating optical information medium and optical information medium A simple method for evaluating an optical information medium by judging quantitatively and reproducibly the surface quality of the optical information medium by the use of an artificial fingerprint liquid as an evaluation dispersion liquid, is provided. An optical i... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7118271 | Calibrating temperature sensors of weathering devices by means of contactless temperature measurement Calibrating temperature sensors of weathering devices by means of contactless temperature measurement A temperature sensor (10) which is, for example, designed as a black standard sensor and is typically used in apparatuses for artificial weathering of... | 10/10/2006 |
| 7089855 | Utilization of a printing ink in a printing group and printing group of a rotary printing press The tack of an ink that is used in a printing group of a rotating printing press, or the temperature of a rotating component in the printing group is selected or controlled. This selection or control is accomplished in a manner so that optimal printing is achieved. | 08/15/2006 |
| 7013742 | Accelerated artificial weathering test systems The invention concerns a device for exposing samples to photonic radiation for accelerated artificial weathering tests, comprising: chamber (30), a sample-holding cage (40) rotating about a horizontal axis (H—H), at least an electromagnetic radiation... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6945097 | Characteristic strain and fracture resistance for scratch independently of indenter geometry The invention involves an apparatus and method for calculating characteristics of materials, such as equivalent strain, using an indenter where the method used is independent of indenter geometry. The method includes performing a scratch test to calculate the strain... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6918305 | Test for measuring adhesion of polymer binders to a heated metal surface The following method is used to measure the adhesion of a polymer binder to a heated metal surface: A metal plate is attached to a heated (350° F.; 177° C.) platform and allowed to equilibrate to the temperature of the platform. A polymer emulsion binder is... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6910386 | Method for testing flow characteristics of sealing materials A test method for determining, quantifying, and qualifying the flow characteristics of a sealant material compound comprising the steps of applying a uniform layer of known initial mass of sealant material between two test surfaces and compressing the sealant materi... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6874350 | Apparatus and method for testing mechanical endurance of a surface of an optical disc An apparatus and method for testing mechanical endurance of a surface of an optical disc are disclosed. The apparatus includes a rotating plate, on which an optical disc to be scratched is loaded, for rotating the loaded optical disc, and a plurality of abrasion whe... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6845653 | Coating stretch tester A test apparatus and method for predicting the minimum runnable flow of a curtain coating fluid by forcing the coating fluid out of a small round tube opening with less flow rate than is required for momentum to exceed the contracting forces of surface tension. The ... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6814810 | Apparatus for calibrating a dispensing system The present invention is directed to methods and apparatus for accurately controlling the quantity of material dispensed from dispensing systems. In one aspect of the present invention, a dispensing system includes a calibration system, which collects and measures a... | 11/09/2004 |
| 6810728 | Kit-based wire evaluation To provide an evaluation of the remaining life (level of insulation degradation) of wire in an installation, a kit-based approach avoids the need for technical personnel to visit a customer location. The kit includes equipment and instructions for selecting specimen... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6796197 | Device and method for screening liquid toners and receptors for use with liquid toners in electrophotography A testing procedure and method is provided for assessing the quality or acceptability of performance of individual liquid ink electrostatic toners on individual receptor surfaces. An approximately standard drop of the individual liquid toner is placed on the recepto... | 09/28/2004 |
| 6792812 | Method and apparatus for layered structure breaking strength estimation Method for layered structure breaking strength estimation in which an edge of a cutting blade is inserted into an upper layer of the structure and the cutting blade is moved substantially in parallel with an interface between the upper layer and a lower layer of the... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6752012 | Combined electrical test and mechanical test system for thin film characterization An apparatus (30) and method (80) for predicting electrical property stability of a thin film or conductive substrate (14) prior to multi-probe testing. The present invention utilizes a nanoindenter type device (10) obtaining mechanical p... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6701778 | Coating stretch tester A test apparatus and method for predicting the minimum runnable flow of a curtain coating fluid by forcing the coating fluid out of a small round tube opening with less flow rate than is required for momentum to exceed the contracting forces of surface te... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6679095 | Multi-test gravelometer A gravelometer (20) includes a base unit (30) comprising compressed air receiver tank (40) having wheels (42) and feet (44). Main frame (46) connects tank (40) to a media gun frame or mount (50) and includes a bore (52) for releasably receiving and suppor... | 01/20/2004 |
| 6584858 | Device and method for measuring adhesive strength First, a sample holder 13, 57 is lowered such that a sample is held. Next, a roller 11 or a plate-shaped member 56 is lowered and pressed to an adhesive surface 15A of a sample 15. At this time, a tape 23 is disposed between the roller 11 or the plate-sha... | 07/01/2003 |
| 6477895 | Rub-off test method and apparatus A method and apparatus for measuring rub-off from an image-bearing substrate.... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6466313 | Method and apparatus for determining the time curve of the intensity of radiation in a weathering testing device A method for determining the time curve of the intensity of radiation present at the location of at least one sample which is being examined. The sample follows a circular path of movement in a sealed sample chamber of a weathering testing device, around ... | 10/15/2002 |
| 6422071 | Stone pecking machine A stone pecking damage analyzer is provided which includes an enclosure frame. A pivotal first conveyor wheel is also provided. Spaced from the fixed conveyor wheel is a second conveyor wheel. A conveyor belt is fitted upon the two conveyor wheels. An aut... | 07/23/2002 |
| 6393905 | Adhesive testing apparatus A test device, a testing method, and a test dolly for measuring the adhesion strength of a coating applied to a substrate. The test dolly is attached to the coating, the dolly is coupled to the testing device, and progressively increasing force is applied... | 05/28/2002 |
