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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7730769 | Capillary viscometers for use with Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids The present disclosure describes a viscometer for measurements of both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. In one embodiment, the viscometer comprises (i) a storage reservoir to store a test fluid, (ii) at least one drain tube assembly comprising a capillary drain t... | 06/08/2010 |
| 7341865 | Liquid delivery devices and methods Methods and devices are provided for using high-density arrays of diverse chemical entities. In preferred embodiments, small volumes of multiple liquids are delivered to multiple reaction sites on a single substrate where the liquids are constrained to localized rea... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7334457 | Multi-capillary viscometer system and method This apparatus and method relates to the improved sensing of fluid differential pressures. The apparatus and method can be applied in multi-capillary solution viscometers and gel permeation chromatography systems used in the characterization of polymers. A valve is ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331218 | Capillary bridge viscometer and method for measuring specific viscosity A bridge viscometer for measuring specific viscosity, ηsp(t), includes four capillaries, a delay volume, and a pressure transducer. The pressure transducer generates a signal indicative of a pressure differential, Δp(t), as a sample is introduced into t... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7317615 | Integrated circuit coolant microchannel assembly with manifold member that facilitates coolant line attachment An apparatus includes a microchannel structure having microchannels formed therein. The microchannels are to transport a coolant and to be proximate to an integrated circuit to transfer heat from the integrated circuit to the coolant. The apparatus also includes a p... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7237431 | Apparatus and method for measuring viscosity An apparatus and methods for analysis of a petroleum product, specifically determining the viscosity of a sample, are disclose. The apparatus includes a sample reservoir for receiving a liquid sample and a pressure regulator for applying hyperbaric pressure to a sam... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7213439 | Automatic bridge balancing means and method for a capillary bridge viscometer A thermally controlled stage is connected within one arm of a bridge of a capillary bridge viscometer so that the bridge can be balanced in situ to provide accurate measurement signals. The thermally controlled stage includes a tuning capillary tubing portion that i... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210455 | Engine control with fuel quality sensor A system is described using a fuel quality sensor for controlling various aspects of engine operation. In particular, an acoustic wave sensor is utilized to measure viscosity and density of gasoline fuels. This measurement is utilized to predict engine combustion qu... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7210937 | Method and apparatus for microfluidics education The objective of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for education and training in microfluidic technology. The microfluidic system training apparatus includes multiple flow configurations of microfluidic elements all configured and fabricated... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7188515 | Nanoliter viscometer for analyzing blood plasma and other liquid samples A microfabricated, a nanoliter capillary viscometer includes a first channel that is defined by a first channel-defining surface in a first substrate and a second channel defining surface in a second substrate. The progress of liquid through this first channel is mo... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7159602 | Flow-measuring valve device and method A flow measuring valve device (1) for fluid, the flow measuring valve (1) comprising a first restriction (48) and a second restriction (76) connected in series with the first restriction (48), the flow rates of said restrictions ( | 01/09/2007 |
| 7131318 | Viscometer A viscometer including a thermal block, a thermo device to control temperature of the thermal block, a temperature sensor to sense temperature of the thermal block, a capillary tube embedded in the thermal block such that the capillary tube is in thermal contact wit... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7114368 | Apparatus and method for verifying the volume of liquid dispensed by a liquid-dispensing mechanism An apparatus for improving the procedure for quantifying the volume of liquid dispensed by a liquid-dispensing mechanism of an analytical instrument. The apparatus of this invention comprises (a) at least one weigh cup; (b) at least one standard mass; (c) at least o... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7114374 | Sensitive spinline-type extensional viscometer for mobile liquids employing very small liquid volumes A method for making fluid elasticity measurements using an extensional viscometer (100) is disclosed, where stress is not directly measured but is inferred from an accurate measurement of the change in the rate of flow of a liquid during passage through a ver... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7074327 | Sample preparation for parallel chromatography Systems and methods are provided for preparing samples for chromatographic separations and then chromatographically separating the prepared samples, preferably in a high-throughput fashion utilizing multiple parallel first (fluid) processing regions in fluid communi... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7051581 | High throughput rheological testing of materials A library of materials is screened for viscosity. A library of materials is provided. The library is contacted with at least one capillary for applying a force through the materials. The relative flow resistance of the materials is measured in response to the force;... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7040144 | Microfluidic viscometer Microfluidic devices, systems, and methods measure viscosity, flow times, and/or pressures, other flow characteristics within the channels, and the measured flow characteristics can be used to generate a desired flow. Multi-reservoir pressure modulator and pressure ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7036355 | Viscometer The viscometer provides a viscosity value (Xη) which represents the viscosity of a fluid flowing in a pipe connected thereto. It comprises a vibratory transducer with at least one flow tube for conducting the fluid, which communicates with the pipe. Driv... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7028536 | Sealing interface for microfluidic device A threadless interface for a fluidic system includes a microfluidic device having an outer surface and an internal near-surface channel having a first width and disposed at a first depth relative to the outer surface, with the first width being less than about two t... | 04/18/2006 |
| 6993958 | Capillary column chromatography process and system A microfluidic system is provided for separating components of many fluid samples in a parallel fashion through an array of capillary conduits. The system includes capillary conduits for receiving fluid samples, and for effecting separation of substituents of the sa... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6992590 | Systems and methods for sensing a fluid supply status A system that includes a container containing a fluid, a fluid line coupled with the container, and a pump configured to pump the fluid out of the container through the fluid line. The system further includes a sensor that includes a wireless transmitter. The sensor... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6990850 | Curtain coater rheology management A method and apparatus for accurately determining the rheology of a coating fluid and using this information to design application equipment and formulations, particularly for non-Newtonian fluids, including measuring the entrance transition effects for the fluid at... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6941797 | Device and method for determining the viscosities of liquids by means of the capillary force The invention relates to a device and a method for automated and simultaneous determination of the viscosity of a plurality of liquids. ... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6928860 | Heat-transfer-inhibiting motor and rotor Heat-inhibition respecting a motor is provided in connection with a heated instrument through a stand-off mount system and/or a heat-inhibiting rotor/stirrer. The instrument can be a hot bath containing instrument where stirring of the contents of the bath can be ca... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6910366 | Viscometer The viscometer provides a viscosity value (Xη) which represents the viscosity of a fluid flowing in a pipe connected thereto. It comprises a vibratory transducer with at least one flow tube for conducting the fluid, which communicates with the pipe. Driv... | 06/28/2005 |
| 6907772 | Dual riser/single capillary viscometer A blood viscosity measuring system and methods for measuring blood viscosity monitors the change in height of one of two, oppositely-moving, columns of blood from the circulating blood of a patient and, given the dimensions of a capillary tube through which the bloo... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6877361 | Viscosimeter A viscosimeter for measuring the viscosity of a solution in a solvent includes flow resistances having the smallest possible thickness and a small volume compared with all other parallel and following capillaries in a flow conduit system with two legs. The flow cond... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6836362 | Method for the rapid determination of the optical quality of combinatorial libraries This invention provides methodology for the measurement of both low and high levels of scattered radiation produced by decorative and barrier coatings and plastics. Measurements of low levels are especially important for coatings used in automotive applications. The... | 12/28/2004 |
| 6769292 | High throughput rheological testing of materials A library of materials is screened for viscosity. A library of materials is provided. The library is contacted with at least one capillary for applying a force through the materials. The relative flow resistance of the materials is measured in response to the force;... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6745615 | Dual riser/single capillary viscometer A blood viscosity measuring system and methods for measuring blood viscosity monitors the change in height of one of two, oppositely-moving, columns of blood from the circulating blood of a patient and, given the dimensions of a capillary tube through which the bloo... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6732574 | Method of using a high throughput viscometer An apparatus and method for measuring viscosity or related properties of fluid samples in parallel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of tubes and reservoirs in fluid communication with the tubes. The tubes provide flow paths for the fluid samples, whi... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6708553 | Viscosimeter A viscosimeter for measuring the relative, intrinsic or inherent viscosity of a solution in a solvent with at least one flow resistance and one feeding point for the solution to be examined in a conduit system as well as with respective manometers on the flow resist... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6561011 | Apparatus and method for measuring the viscosity of plastic materials In an apparatus for measuring the viscosity of plastic materials including a heatable housing structure, enclosing a controllable material pump for generating a certain material flow, a plurality of capillaries, a melt distributor is provided in the suppl... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6553812 | Combined oil quality and viscosity sensing system A combined oil quality and fuel contamination sensing system includes a capacitive dielectric sensor and pressure sensing arrangements for measuring the dielectric constant of the oil and the pressure of the oil, respectively, with the oil pressure being ... | 04/29/2003 |
| 6498566 | Method for measuring fluid level A method for measuring fluid level uses data sensed by an oil level sensor to determine the level of oil in a motor vehicle oil pan. The oil level sensor can include a receiver tube oriented upright in the oil pan of the vehicle. A level tube is disposed ... | 12/24/2002 |
| 6412337 | Apparatus and method for measuring the rheological properties of a power law fluid The apparatus (10) is used for determining the consistency index (k) and the power law index (n) of a Newtonian fluid or non-Newtonian power law fluid. A method is also disclosed. Accordingly, the fluid flows in a laminar manner through a first (12) and a... | 07/02/2002 |
| 6393898 | High throughput viscometer and method of using same An apparatus and method for measuring viscosity or related properties of fluid samples in parallel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a plurality of tubes and reservoirs in fluid communication with the tubes. The tubes provide flow paths for the fluid s... | 05/28/2002 |
| 6276195 | Three capillary flow-through viscometer A method and apparatus for measuring the viscosity of a sample solution which comprises an input tube for transporting a sample solution flow towards a splitter for diverting input flow into two distinct flow streams where three capillary tubes are locate... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6158271 | Three capillary flow-through viscometer A method and apparatus for measuring the viscosity of a sample solution which comprises an input tube for transporting a sample solution flow towards a splitter for diverting input flow into two distinct flow streams where three capillary tubes are locate... | 12/12/2000 |
| 6073483 | Device for measuring the viscosity of a fluid A device for measuring the viscosity of a fluid includes a viscosensitive unit through which the fluid flows under laminar flow conditions, a first turbulent flow flowmeter in series with the viscosensitive unit, and a second turbulent flow flowmeter shun... | 06/13/2000 |
