Class 73/768 - Sensor embedded in specimen

Subclass of Class 73 - Measuring and testing
Definition: Subject matter wherein the sensor is completely surrounded
No. of patents: 109
Last issue date: 04/19/2011

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7926356	Apparatus for measuring the health of solid rocket propellant using an embedded sensor An invented apparatus for nondestructively remotely measuring the health of an energetic material, includes a piezoelectric capacitance sensor having an exterior surface that is substantially inert to the energetic material. The piezoelectric capacitance sensor prov...	04/19/2011
7849751	Contact sensors and methods for making same The present invention is directed to novel contact sensors. The contact sensors of the invention include a conductive composite material formed of a polymer and a conductive filler. In one particular embodiment, the composite materials can include less than about 10...	12/14/2010
7584667	Method and apparatus for sensing seat occupant weight A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure...	09/08/2009
7581450	Relaxation modulus sensor, structure incorporating same, and method for use of same A sensor for measuring material properties such as the relaxation modulus of a material in situ and a method of measuring material properties of a material are disclosed. The sensor may be substantially embedded in the material, and includes a deformable driver. Whe...	09/01/2009
7578198	Method and apparatus for sensing seat occupant weight A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure...	08/25/2009
7552644	Device for determining strains on fiber composite components In an apparatus for determining loads on fiber composite components (1), especially of vehicle and aircraft parts, strain gages (3) are integrated in the components (1) for determining strains. The strain gages (3) are connected with an e...	06/30/2009
7360460	Sensor device for a vehicle seat In a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, a sensor device (11) is arranged between the superstructure of the vehicle seat and the seat rail (3) of the vehicle seat, in order to measure forces transmitted from the superstructure into the se...	04/22/2008
7357036	Force measuring apparatus and strain measuring element A force measuring apparatus comprises has a force-transmitting component, that holds a strain measuring element with a carrier element and a displacement transducer. The carrier element has two fixing sections at a predefined distance from each other in a direction ...	04/15/2008
7347109	Load cell with foil strain gauge A foil strain gage is attached to a strained section for outputting a resistance change proportional to a strain generated at the strained section. The foil strain gage includes two grid-shaped resistors disposed in parallel on an insulating base material as detecti...	03/25/2008
7325459	Identifying unit for working machine and pressure apparatus A working machines includes an identifying unit. A force sensor detachably supports a working head in the identifying unit. A controller circuit is designed to identify the working head based on the load detected at the force sensor. When the working head is replace...	02/05/2008
7296480	Method and device for monitoring a flexible pipe A device for monitoring the integrity of a flexible pipe used for transporting a pressurized fluid in a terminal end-fitting. The pipe includes an internal pressure sheath, plies of tensile armor wires and an outer sheath fastened to the end-fitting. A device monito...	11/20/2007
7293466	Bolt with function of measuring strain A bolt with a function of measuring strain, comprising a Wheatstone bridge circuit comprising a strain sensor and a dummy resistor, a translate circuit that amplifies a signal from the Wheatstone bridge circuit to convert the same into a digital signal, a transmitti...	11/13/2007
7243945	Weight measuring systems and methods for vehicles Weight sensor for determining the weight of an occupant of a seat including a bladder arranged in a seat portion of the seat and including material or structure in an interior thereof which constrains fluid flow therein and one or more transducers for measuring the ...	07/17/2007
7210358	Force sensor assembly A force sensor assembly includes a force sensor, a first support member, a threaded portion, an opening made in the first support member, a nut, a restricting member and a spacer. The nut is screwed onto the threaded portion which is inserted through the opening. Th...	05/01/2007
7178762	Reinforcing material for parachutes and methods for reinforcing parachutes A parachute is formed using a non-woven composite material. The non-woven composite material is formed by fusing a plurality of mono-filament fibers between thin layers of plastic. The non-woven material may be used as reinforcing tapes or as parachute lines in conn...	02/20/2007
7167009	Method and apparatus for determining electrical properties of structures A method and apparatus for determining an electrical property of a structure. The method involves creating a model of an electrical property of a structure and measuring the electrical property of the structure between at least two of a plurality of locations. The m...	01/23/2007
7090200	Actuator An actuator and control algorithm which provide an operator with the ability to intuitively and responsively maneuver heavy work-pieces with ease and precision. The structure of the apparatus may provide a hoist with a compliant sensing system to measure the weight ...	08/15/2006
7082837	Composite material and method of controlling damage thereto and damage sensor A composite material has a laminated structure of fiber-reinforced resin layers and films of a shape-memory alloy. A predetermined strain has been applied to each film. A damage sensor has a film of an alloy of nickel and titanium. An electric circuit is bonded to t...	08/01/2006
7077016	Load sensor A load sensor includes a resilient member including a stationary segment, a load-receiving segment extending outward from the stationary segment, and an arm segment between the load-receiving segment and the stationary segment. Moreover, first and second strain-sens...	07/18/2006
7066032	Pressure converter A pressure converter insusceptible to the error of hydraulic pressure introducing position or the interference of installation depth of water and producing a signal corresponding to the effective soil pressure accurately while realizing cost reduction. Since filters...	06/27/2006
7059446	Frame-based bladder apparatus for seat occupant weight estimation A frame-based occupant weight estimation apparatus for a vehicle seat that is supported by two or more floor brackets secured to the vehicle floor spans an open space between the floor brackets to prevent shunting of the occupant weight through a foreign object lyin...	06/13/2006
7044006	Seat weight measuring apparatus A seat weight measuring apparatus includes a base frame and a sensor portion which is mounted on the base frame and configured to detect a load applied to a vehicle seat. The sensor portion includes a sensor plate provided with a plurality of measuring gauges, and t...	05/16/2006
7017406	Pump testing system A pump testing apparatus is disclosed for testing output characteristics of a fluid flow exiting a pump. The apparatus includes a flow testing structure for testing characteristics of the fluid flow, a first chamber having an interior for receiving a fluid flow exit...	03/28/2006
6996316	Large diameter D-shaped optical waveguide and coupler A large diameter D-shaped optical waveguide device 9, includes an optional circular waveguide portion 11 and a D-shaped waveguide portion 10 having at least one core 12 surrounded by a cladding 14. A portion of the waveguide device...	02/07/2006
6988413	Method and apparatus for sensing seat occupant weight A system for measuring the weight of a seat occupant is used to control airbag deployment. The system is incorporated into a vehicle seat supported on inboard and outboard track assemblies. The inboard and outboard track assemblies are mounted to a vehicle structure...	01/24/2006
6987229	Frame-based occupant weight estimation apparatus having compliant linkage assembly A frame-based occupant weight estimation apparatus for a vehicle seat includes a compliant linkage assembly that translates vertically applied seat loads to a horizontal plane, where the horizontal forces are measured by a set of force sensors. A compliant member, w...	01/17/2006
6958451	Apparatus and method for measuring weight of an occupying item of a seat Arrangement and method for determining weight of an occupying item in a seat including one or more weight sensors arranged to obtain a measurement of the force applied to the seat, a forcing function determination arrangement for measuring a forcing function of the ...	10/25/2005
6942429	Post-stressed pile A structural pile assembly includes a driven pile and pressurized grout contained beneath the pile so as to exert an upward force on the pile. An enclosure, such as a bladder or bellows, is filled with grout from a reservoir via a conduit which preferably extends ax...	09/13/2005
6912920	Frame-based occupant weight estimation load cell with ball-actuated force sensor A seat frame-based occupant weight estimation load cell transfers the seat force to a floor bracket through a spherical ball and a ball actuator. The ball is in contact with the force sensor and has minimal contact area with either the ball actuator or the force sen...	07/05/2005
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
6834549	Characterizing in-situ deformation of hard pellicle during fabrication and mounting with a sensor array A system comprising a reticle, a pellicle and a plurality of sensors attached to at least one of the reticle or pellicle. The sensors are configured to sense in-situ strains on the pellicle as the pellicle is mounted to the reticle or frame. ...	12/28/2004
6797892	Force transducer for a motor vehicle seat that includes a housing surrounding an extension member of the force transducer A force transducer for sensing the weight introduced into the mounting of a motor vehicle seat is disclosed. The force transducer includes a force introduction element that is connected to the motor vehicle seat, a force transfer element that is connected to the mou...	09/28/2004
6768065	Sensor device for a vehicle seat A sensor device (11) for a vehicle seat, in particular a motor vehicle seat, has at least one sensor (15) for the detection of forces inside the vehicle seat. The vehicle seat has at least one bearing area between two components that are mobile relativ...	07/27/2004
6759603	Weight sensor assembly with overload spring A vehicle seat assembly 12 is mounted to a vehicle base member 24 such as a riser or a vehicle floor. Weight sensor assemblies 32 for measuring weight on the vehicle seat are mounted to a seat structural component. The weight sensor assemblies	07/06/2004
6718268	Apparatus for measuring a contact pressure of a winding compression element in a power transformer An apparatus for measuring a contact pressure exerted by a winding compression element on a winding in a power device such as a power transformer includes a sensor having a sensor element which reacts to pressure or strain. The sensor is disposed in the winding comp...	04/06/2004
6688185	System and method for microstrain measurement A microstrain sensor is provided for measuring deformation, and indirectly, other parameters such as acceleration, temperature, pressure, and force. Rather than providing several discreet resistance paths, the microstrain sensor utilizes input and output ...	02/10/2004
6655199	Electronic foot pedal vehicle control system An electronic foot pedal vehicle control system includes a foot pedal of rigid one-piece molded plastic construction having a base and a pedal arm cantilevered from the base. An electronic subassembly is insert molded into the base of the foot pedal, and ...	12/02/2003
6655218	Composite material and method of controlling damage thereto and damage sensor A composite material has a laminated structure of fiber-reinforced resin layers and films of a shape-memory alloy. A predetermined strain has been applied to each film. A damage sensor has a film of an alloy of nickel and titanium. An electric circuit is ...	12/02/2003
6622558	Method and sensor for detecting strain using shape memory alloys A method and sensor for detecting strain using shape memory alloys is disclosed. The sensor comprises a substrate material, a flexible diaphragm provided on the substrate material and a thin film SMA material deposited on the flexible diaphragm. The thin ...	09/23/2003
6584856	Method of sensing strain in a material by driving an embedded magnetoelastic film-coated wire to saturation A method of sensing strain in a material includes the steps of embedding in a material at least one wire formed of a conductive core and a magnetoelastic film coated around the conductive core and having a known level of saturation, interconnecting an inp...	07/01/2003

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