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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7395722 | Mechanical property measurement of thin films by micro plane-strain compression This invention is directed to the measurement of stress-strain relationships in thin films using substantially flat, parallel test surfaces with minimal width. This invention is further directed to the measurement of stress-strain relationships in thin films at cont... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7342185 | Compression column load cell with compensation for off center loading errors Simple and inexpensive electrical compensation for off-axis and off-center loading sensitivity is possible in compression column load cells having a pair of compensation strain gages in series with each of the main strain gages in the load cell. The compensation gag... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7201061 | Three dimensional, real time load frame alignment apparatus and method A system and method for assisting in real time alignment of an alignment specimen within a load frame. In one implementation an instrumented alignment specimen is used to provide information from which the deflection of the specimen at various points along the speci... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7166035 | Systems and methods for fitting golf equipment A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one... | 01/23/2007 |
| 6895380 | Voice actuation with contextual learning for intelligent machine control An interactive voice actuated control system for a testing machine such as a tensile testing machine is described. Voice commands are passed through a user-command predictor and integrated with a graphical user interface control panel to allow hands-free operation. ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6823740 | Method of selecting a critical plane for multi-event fatigue life prediction A method and system for selecting a critical plane. The critical plane can then be used to leverage off of uniaxial fatigue theory to predict the fatigue life of an object experiencing multiple stress inducing events. The fatigue life is based on calculating a singl... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6467356 | Force severity monitor for a press An apparatus and method for monitoring the force severity and impulse energy of a mechanical press for the purpose of accurately predicting operating reliability of a press during its production operation. The method includes continuous or intermittent, a... | 10/22/2002 |
| 5736645 | Method of predicting crack initiation based fatigue life A method of predicting crack initiation based fatigue life includes the steps of plotting the elastic finite element stress states of a stress history for a given component at a predetermined critical location in the stress space and determining the least... | 04/07/1998 |
| 5723793 | Methods and apparatus for measuring stress and strain characteristics of microscopic specimens Methods and apparatus are disclosed for measuring stress and strain of microscopic specimens under a microscope. The measurements of strain can be performed simultaneously with measurement of the stress, thereby avoiding problems with creep. The apparatus... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5579659 | Method for testing a spring pack of a motor operated valve A method and apparatus for testing a spring pack of a valve operator, the apparatus including a hollow housing with a coupling for attaching to the valve operator. A slider is received within the housing and moves therein when driven by a bolt that extend... | 12/03/1996 |
| 5442965 | Torque delivering power tool A torque delivering power tool for tightening threaded joints to a desired final pretension level, has a motor (11), a power transmission (12) with a reduction gearing (13) and an output shaft (14). A first torque transducer (19) associated with the power... | 08/22/1995 |
| 5435177 | Apparatus and method for testing spring packs of motor operated valves An apparatus, for testing a spring pack of a valve operator, includes a hollow housing with a coupling for attaching to the valve operator. A slider is received within the housing and moves therein when driven by a bolt that extends through a threaded ape... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5168761 | Automated spring pack testing method This invention pertains to an automated method of testing the spring pack found in motor operated valves. It includes the steps of compressing the spring pack in a test stand while the compressive load applied and the vertical displacement occurring as a ... | 12/08/1992 |
| 4184827 | Apparatus for monitoring and controlling the operation of a dual platen press Apparatus for monitoring and controlling the operation of a dual platen press used in the manufacture of nuclear fuel pellets is disclosed. The apparatus includes means for indicating the displacements of both platens and imposing the displacements of the... | 01/22/1980 |
| 4103541 | Method of and a device for measuring a relaxation phenomenon A method of measurement of relaxation phenomena, in which input signals representing a relaxation phenomenon are recorded at equal intervals for logarithmic values of time. A measuring device for relaxation phenomena which comprises a logarithmic time pul... | 08/01/1978 |
| 4056973 | Testing viscoelastic solids An apparatus and method for testing viscoelastic solids, such as tire cord. The apparatus includes: holding means, pretension means, first and second displacement generators, and mechanical-electrical transforming means. The holding means holds the materi... | 11/08/1977 |
| 4055992 | Beam lead testing apparatus An apparatus for testing the bond strength of beam leads is disclosed. The present invention involves testing apparatus that includes a movable table having a probe, a mounting bar adjacent said movable table having a base with an angled surface for mount... | 11/01/1977 |
| 4019365 | Thermomechanical analyzer A thermomechanical analyzer is adapted to measure stress or strain in a sample material by the use of a flat, passive spring, having a known modulus of elasticity, in conjunction with an axially displaceable shaft which mechanically links the spring and t... | 04/26/1977 |
| 4007632 | Apparatus for determining the textural qualities of food A punch and die test cell device for use in combination with a compression orce measuring instrument in the testing of food products to determine their textural qualities, such as toughness or tenderness. Also, a method of evaluating the textural qualities... | 02/15/1977 |
| 4000644 | Method and apparatus for testing tensile properties A single ligament specimen is used to test the tensile properties in the short transverse direction of metal plate. A method of testing the specimen includes holding the specimen on one side of the ligament stationary and applying force to the other side ... | 01/04/1977 |
| 3979948 | Apparatus for determining the dynamic complex hardness of resilient roll coverings Apparatus for determining the dynamic complex hardness of resilient roll coverings including a portable housing for positioning directly on the resilient roll covering to be tested. The portable housing includes an adjustable probe coupled to force and di... | 09/14/1976 |
| 3948091 | Apparatus for determining the properties of metallic materials The apparatus includes a machine for subjecting a test-piece of superplastic material to a tensile test using a mobile member entraining one end of the test-piece and exerting traction on the test-piece. The mobile member is subjected to successive displa... | 04/06/1976 |
