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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176800 | Method for determining tension in a rod A method of determining the tension in an elongated rod is described. The method includes impacting the rod and measuring the vibration response of the rod. Further, the method entails generating a theoretical vibration response of the rod based in part at least on ... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8166831 | Force measuring rigid load binder The present invention provides a force measuring rigid load binder in the field of goods holding. The force measuring rigid load binder of the invention address the problems of conventional force measuring rigid load binders, such as potential damages to goods, adve... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8096195 | Method of determining tension in a rod A method of determining the tension in an elongated rod is described. The method includes impacting the rod and measuring the vibration response of the rod. Further, the method entails generating a theoretical vibration response of the rod based in part at least on ... | 01/17/2012 |
| 7878077 | Device for measuring mechanical quantities, method for measuring mechanical quantities and use of a device for measuring mechanical quantities The present invention relates to a device for measuring mechanical quantities, in particular for detecting tensile forces, thrust forces and bending deformations, as well as to a method for measuring mechanical quantities and to the use of a device for measuring mec... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7441464 | Strain gauge sensor system and method A strain gauge sensor system and method for measuring the strain in a member, such as a fiber rope, has a sensor target assembly having a plurality of magnets carried spaced apart by individual gauge lengths along the member. Position and trigger sensor devices are ... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7343826 | Sensing device for a safety belt A sensing device for a safety belt comprising a tightening unit having a fastening plate; a pulling force recording unit fastening seat of the safety belt; an impact status recording unit; a record indication unit; and a cartridge housing containing these units ther... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7313975 | Apparatus and method for measuring tension in guy wires An apparatus for measuring tension in guy wire systems wherein the lower end of the guy wire has a thimble adjoined by a connection pin to a yoke or clevis of a turnbuckle shackle bolt connected to an earth anchor. A block assembly is removably received beneath the ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7097154 | Extended length strand take up device An extended length strand take up device comprises at least two tension rods disposed in parallel spaced relationship to one another, and a first connecting body slidably mounted on the tension rods for connecting the extended length strand take up device to a guy w... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7065840 | Load binder A load binder for use in connection with a typical tie strap for securing a load for transport is provided. The load binder includes elements that are conformable to the shape of a particular load and which prevent the tie down from twisting upon itself. The load bi... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7055804 | Load binder with indicator A tool for binding and securing the binding of a load, said binding including a tube having a pawl disposed in a housing adapted to engage a gear that may be coupled to a tube, wherein rotation of the gear can cause extension and contraction of shafts with respect t... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6976396 | Loading device for non-destructive inspections of composite structures There is provided a loading device for applying a load to a composite structure during a non-destructive inspection. The loading device comprises a load indicator to indicate the load applied, which is preferably a normal load, and comprises a connector attached to ... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6944550 | Method for tensioning multiple-strand cables A method whereby the strands (13,13A) are fixed one after another between two cable anchors (A,B) integral with the structure. The method consists: in pulling on one of the ends of a strand (13A) from one (A) of the cable anchors, while the other end i... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6904696 | Method and device for attaching a scale element A method for the directional attachment of a scale element of a position measuring system to an installation face of a first body. The method includes aligning a scale element on an installation face of a first body parallel to a measuring direction via an adjustmen... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6880412 | Device and method for testing the tension in stressed cables of concrete structure A device and method for testing the tension in a stressed cable of a concrete structure. The device includes a frame and a hydraulic jack mounted onto the frame. The hydraulic jack applies a force to the stressed cable and displaces the stressed cable laterally. A h... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6740866 | Fibre Bragg-grating sensor The subject matter of the present invention is a fiber Bragg grating sensor 1, 25 which is suitable, in particular, for measuring differential pressures and flow rates v1 in oil drill holes. The sensor principle according to the invention is based ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6595047 | Measuring instrument An instrument is provided with several sensing elements to enable several parameters of a processed yarn to be measured or determined. In order to minimize the total sensing element/guide contact with the yarn within the complete process threadline, the y... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6499356 | Apparatus for non-destructive extensometric measurement of the support forces that can be exerted by an orthesis of the elastic hose type An apparatus has a jig suitable for receiving an orthesis engaged thereon, the jig having two elongate branches, an expander cooperating with facing ends of the branches to move them apart from each other transversely to their long dimension, control syst... | 12/31/2002 |
| 6209401 | Tension force meter Device for measuring tension force in web and wire without giving any permanent affect on the measured object. In goods transportation it is common to use webs to tie down the load to the load carrier, and it is important that the right pretension force i... | 04/03/2001 |
| 6199020 | External force measuring apparatus In an external measuring apparatus, a past zero signal value V0 is first read out. A subtracted value obtained by subtracting the zero signal value V0 from a read signal value Vin from an angular velocity detector is compared with a preset first threshold... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6119530 | Force sensing device A force sensing device for use in analyzing the movement of a person or animal. The device includes a base and a platform supported on the base by ball casters. The platform includes first and second plates with pneumatic tubing positioned between the pla... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6086375 | Firearm trigger pull measuring device A device for measuring the force required to discharge a firearm by pulling its trigger. The device includes a base with a threaded rod rotatably secured thereto. A spring balance is threadably fastened to the threaded rod and is adapted for movement rela... | 07/11/2000 |
| 5831172 | Vehicle safety belt test apparatus and method A vehicle safety belt test apparatus and method is described. The apparatus is comprised of a frame which is adapted to be positioned on a seat of a vehicle and disposed to distribute pressure substantially evenly on the seat. One or more pistons are secu... | 11/03/1998 |
| 5744732 | Sheet materials transport system A system for transporting a sheet of material including an actuator, a position sensing system, and a tactile sensor system. The actuator imparts a known force to a sheet, moving it through to the position sensing system, which measures the sheet velocity... | 04/28/1998 |
| 5517863 | Device for indication of predetermined tension of elongate flexible elements A device (1) for indicating a predetermined tension of a driving belt (31) comprises a base (8), a hub (9) on the base for the drive belt, two links (10) pivotally connected to the base and having outer abutments (11) for the drive belt, and a helical ten... | 05/21/1996 |
| 5186060 | Device for measuring belt tension A device for measuring the tension of a belt, which establishes three points of contact on the belt spaced lengthwise on the belt. A middle of the three contact points is a point of contact including a strain gauge. Two other points of contact are on an o... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5172737 | Method and apparatus for calibrating a tension tool A calibration tool comprises two relatively movable elements. A compression spring is operatively positoned between the first and second elements for resisting closure of the elements with respect to each other. Displacement of the first element is determ... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5083469 | Methods and devices for placing multiple strand cables under tension For placing a multiple strand cable under tension by successive tightening of the different strands by means of an individual jack, procedure is as follows: the first strand of the cable is tightened, called below "control strand" while keeping possible t... | 01/28/1992 |
| 5036266 | Mass velocity controller A system (11) for monitoring and controlling the movement of a mass (12) along a predetermined path (14) by a motor-driven flexible member (20) is provided to modulate the motor drive output so that the actual velocity of the mass corresponds more closely... | 07/30/1991 |
| 4996868 | Calibration device for banding tools A calibration device measures the maximum pull force developed by a banding tool while tightening a metal band around a tubular sleeve, such as a termination sleeve on an electrical connector housing. The calibration device includes a strain gauge assembl... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4907458 | Pull testing An apparatus and method for conducting pull testing of the wires and wire bonds of an electronic apparatus in which a bond wire is engaged by a hook, and the force with which that wire is urged to move away from the hook is measured as the force required ... | 03/13/1990 |
| 4823610 | Device for and method of measuring tensile force in reinforcing member of reinforced concrete A tensile stress in a reinforcing member of reinforced concrete is measured by reducing an initial tensile force in the reinforcing member substantially to zero, and measuring at this moment a tensile stress produced in an actuating unit with multiplying ... | 04/25/1989 |
| 4485677 | Device for tensioning pre-stress bars and for determining this tension A swiveling device for tensioning a pre-stress bar having a threaded end projecting from an end face of the element to be pre-stressed comprises a jack having a movable part attached to the bar and a fixed part bearing against the element. A first bearing... | 12/04/1984 |
| 4433486 | Measuring instrument for compressible objects An instrument for measuring the girth of compressible objects comprising a graduated tape and a one-piece tension reading member. The tension reading member is substantially planar and comprises first and second sections interconnected by a reduced cross-... | 02/28/1984 |
| 4426907 | Automatic tuning device A stringed musical instrument is provided with an automatic self-tuning device which tightens or loosens those of the instrument's strings which may be out of tune. Each string is provided with an independent automatic tuning device and all of the devices... | 01/24/1984 |
| 4423639 | Apparatus for adjusting and indicating the tension in a guy line A tension indicator used on a guy line system of an inclined oilwell derrick, comprising a hydraulic compression load cell, a pair of interlocking U-shaped yokes housing the load cell between the bases of the U-shaped portions, a plunger connected to the ... | 01/03/1984 |
| 4384494 | Belt tension detector Method and apparatus to measure and adjust the tension applied to a yarn being false twisted in a belt type false twist mechanism. The fixed belt of a belt type false twister is removed and a tension measuring device is placed over the belt drive pulleys ... | 05/24/1983 |
| 4375180 | Automatic tuning device A stringed musical instrument is provided with an automatic self-tuning device which tightens or loosens those of the instrument's strings which may be out of tune. Each string is provided with an independent automatic tuning device and all of the devices... | 03/01/1983 |
| 4373402 | Method and apparatus for measuring cable tension in a parking brake assembly Tension in a cable of a parking brake assembly is measured by way of a force measuring transducer device which is removably attachable to the lever arm bracket of the assembly located in the cabin of the automobile. The lever arm is lifted and the transdu... | 02/15/1983 |
| 4339251 | Filter bag tensioning arrangement A movable winch adapted to be aligned on a guide track above each of the filter bags in a baghouse to secure the bags at a predetermined tension within the baghouse.... | 07/13/1982 |
| 4317377 | Drag adjustment device for fishing reels An improved, internally calibrated, accurate drag setting device for fishing reels is provided which allows the user to quickly and easily set reel drag and receive a visual or audible signal when this has been accomplished. The device includes a shiftabl... | 03/02/1982 |
