Did You Know...
...that Charles Goodyear performed some of his experiments on rubber while in debtor's prison? He was there so often he referred to it as his "hotel". Chronically in debt because of poor business sense and ill health, Goodyear depended on the generosity of friends and family. Even after he unlocked the secret to vulcanizing rubber, he was unable to improve his financial situation. When he died, his estate was $200,000 in debt.
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176802 | Fibrous particle generating apparatus and test system There is provided a fibrous particle generating apparatus and a test system. The fibrous particle generating apparatus includes a base material containing a fibrous material; a holding unit holding the base material; a fibrous particle generator generating fibrous p... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8166836 | Multi-function tool The invention relates to a tool which has more than one function. As a first function, the tool is capable of activating a fastening element, either by direct physical contact or by remote activation. As a second function, the tool is capable of detecting an attribu... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8151659 | Machine tool having a tool checking device A machine tool for chip removing machining operations on workpieces using tools comprises a tool checking device for checking a tool of the machine tool as regards damage or fracture by means of a sensor. There is a provision on the machine tool such that sensor is ... | 04/10/2012 |
| 8087312 | Automotive transmission shift system linear measurement device A measurement device includes a base extending along a longitudinal axis, an input connector configured for attachment to a shifter assembly of a vehicle and a clamp configured for attachment to a linkage support bracket of the vehicle. The measurement device measur... | 01/03/2012 |
| 8082811 | Locomotive performance testing apparatus Provided is a testing apparatus capable of testing locomotive performance of a robot while harmonizing motions of the apparatus with that of the robot. According to the locomotive performance testing apparatus (1), a motor working plan is made on the basis of... | 12/27/2011 |
| 8051728 | Monitoring a connection in a computer system Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that monitors a connection in a computer system between a connector and a component coupled to the connector. During operation, a first motion parameter of the connector, and a second motion parameter of the... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8024984 | Device and method for testing decoking tools A device for testing decoking tools comprises means 30 for receiving the decoking tool 31 which can be connected to a high-pressure water conduit, as well as means for testing the water jet which exits from a nozzle of the decoking tool 31 follo... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8006577 | Method and apparatus for testing for the presence of excess drivers in a surgical cartridge A testing method and apparatus for determining whether surgical cartridges have excess drivers. A blade is disposed in the slots of the cartridge and displaced while it contacts the floor of the slot. If an excess driver is encountered, the blade is displaced away f... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7987737 | Sensor holder for a piston cylinder unit A sensor holder for a piston-cylinder unit with a cylinder and a piston rod which is movable relative to the latter comprises a holding element which carries out a synchronous movement with respect to the piston rod and has a first position measuring device. A secon... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7975565 | Disk reversing/transporting mechanism and disk tester using the same mechanism A disk reversing/transporting mechanism for reversing a disk in transit of the disk from a first position to a second position has a rail, a movable table movable on the rail, and a cam plate having a cam surface provided along the rail and engaged with a roller or ... | 07/12/2011 |
| 7954391 | Method for testing the functionality of armatures The disclosure relates to a method for testing the functionality of armatures, e.g., of safety armatures, in process control systems which are assigned a test device for implementing partial stroke testing and which are connected to a control device, which brings ab... | 06/07/2011 |
| 7870798 | Method and mechanism of the suspension resonance optimization for the hard disk driver A system and method are disclosed for using a test slider to test the resonance performance of a head gimbal assembly. The test slider has a two-stripe air-bearing surface to allow the test slider to glide above a surface and a block with a mass equal to the combine... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7870799 | Method and apparatus for testing the air flow in a clothes dryer A method and apparatus for testing the air flow in a clothes dryer by determining a pressure characteristic of the air within the drying chamber when the dryer is turned on and comparing the determined pressure characteristic to a predetermined reference value to as... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7841248 | Wheel measurement systems and methods An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single uni... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7836784 | Motor-operated valve diagnosing device To provide a motor-operated valve diagnosing device capable of making a highly accurate diagnosis at a low cost. In a motor-operated valve diagnosing device for diagnosing a motor-operated valve having a motor-operated valve having a valve element driving part for o... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7819032 | Testing tool for electric bicycle devices A testing tool for electric bicycle devices includes a tester circuit and a connector. The tester circuit is configured and arranged to test and diagnose operability of at least one electric bicycle device. The connector extends from the tester circuit and is config... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7798024 | Modular system for internal inspection of storage tanks containing liquid fuels A modular system used to visually inspect the interior of storage tanks and to simultaneously collect samples to analyze the products stored. The modular internal inspection system includes an assembly made up by a pneumatic controller (2), a pneumatic module... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7770478 | Apparatus and method for measuring chuck attachment force An apparatus and method for measuring a chuck attachment force are provided. The apparatus is capable of measuring loads applied to a measurement substrate, while the measurement substrate is detached from a chuck, and precisely calculating necessary force through a... | 08/10/2010 |
| 7762153 | Method and systems for measuring blade deformation in turbines A method for determining the radial deformation of a blade in a turbine that includes: 1) taking an initial measurement of the blade with one or more proximity sensors disposed around the circumference of a stage of blades; 2) after the initial measurement, taking a... | 07/27/2010 |
| 7743676 | Key testing apparatus A key testing apparatus (100) is provided. The key testing apparatus includes a base (11) and an actuator (12). The actuator includes a testing member (17) and a mounting member (18). The mounting member includes at least one base ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7739926 | Method and apparatus for v-bank filter bed scanning Embodiments of the invention generally related to a method and apparatus for scanning a v-bank filter. In one embodiment, a method for testing a v-bank filter includes providing an aerosol challenge to an upstream side of a v-bank filter, scanning a downstream side ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7703345 | System for monitoring dismantling process of scrapped vehicle A system for monitoring a dismantling process of scrapped vehicle includes an input means for inputting vehicle information, a weighing means for measuring a weight of dismantled parts collected in each process and a weight of collected liquid materials, and a detec... | 04/27/2010 |
| 7677122 | Steering angle sensor assembly for vehicle In a steering angle sensor assembly for a vehicle, dependent gears are provided to mesh with an inner periphery of a rotary member rotated together with a steering wheel and to be rotated, and a circuit board that detects the rotation of the dependent gears and gene... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7658122 | Method and apparatus for measuring manual actuation of spray devices An assembly that provides operational information about operation of a spray device, such as a nasal spray pump or metered dose inhaler. A linkage adapted to extend between a mounting assembly, connected to a stationary part of the spray device, and an adapter assem... | 02/09/2010 |
| 7650805 | Integrity testable multilayered filter device The present invention comprises a filter housing having two or more layers of filters. Each layer is preferably spaced apart from each other so as to provide a chamber or gap between them. A port or vent is located within the chamber or gap between the two layers to... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7621193 | Fracture detecting structural health sensor A sensor device for monitoring and testing the integrity of structural elements is disclosed. A frangible membrane including a thin breakable conductor sense loop is bonded to a structural element to be tested. A fracture in the bonded structural element induces a d... | 11/24/2009 |
| 7617744 | Transmission for torque transfer with axial compliance A transmission for torque transfer with axial compliance and a test machine employing the transmission has a flexible connector that provides high torsional stiffness and high axial compliance while inducing no frictional forces. The transmission includes an axial p... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7591198 | Apparatus and system for measuring of particles generated from medical devices or instruments utilized during simulated clinical applications An apparatus for measuring particles generated from a medical device during a simulated clinical application includes a platform configured for retaining at least one medical device and at least one simulated body lumen tubing. The platform includes the following: a... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7591199 | Method for measuring of particles generated from medical devices or instruments utilized during simulated clinical applications An apparatus for measuring particles generated from a medical device includes a platform configured for retaining at least one medical device and at least one simulated body lumen tubing. The platform includes: a medical device receptacle dimensioned to retain a med... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7543513 | Honeycomb structure mounting base and honeycomb structure inspection apparatus A honeycomb structure mounting base includes a mounting member having a structure mounting surface configured to contact an entire end face of a honeycomb structure including a periphery of the honeycomb structure; a preliminary mounting member having a preliminary ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7520189 | Generator inspection assembly An inspection system is provided for inspecting a generator including a rotor and a stator substantially surrounding the rotor. The rotor has a first end with a first circumference, and a second end with a second circumference. The inspection system includes first a... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7497137 | Method of monitoring and/or determining the condition of a force-measuring device, and force-measuring device In a method for monitoring and/or determining the condition of a force-measuring device with at least one housing that has an interior space and with at least one force-measuring cell installed in the interior space of the at least one housing, at least one paramete... | 03/03/2009 |
| 7478570 | Wheel measurement systems and methods An improved maintenance, inspection, and/or measurement solution is provided. An embodiment of the invention includes a handheld measurement device for measuring an object, such as a railway wheel on a train. The handheld measurement device can comprise a single uni... | 01/20/2009 |
| 7444892 | Continuously variable transmission belt inspection method and inspection device thereof A Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) belt inspection device comprising a detection section for a running track and a determination section for distinguishing at least whether the cause of that running track is a substance attributable to an impurity, such as m... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7441457 | Fixing element for a sensor head A fixing element, is designed on a fixing ring (2) for a sensor head (1) measuring speed of rotation or angle of rotation of a wheel in a motor vehicle. The sensor head (1) has a housing (11) made of plastic, and at least one housing foot... | 10/28/2008 |
| 7434485 | Sensor device for non-intrusive diagnosis of a semiconductor processing system A battery powered sensing device for diagnosing a processing system and method for using the same are provided. The support platform generally has physical characteristics, such as size, profile height, mass, flexibility and/or strength, substantially similar to tho... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7434670 | Support apparatus and method for ceramic matrix composite turbine bucket shroud A shroud support method and apparatus for a ceramic component of a gas turbine having: an outer shroud block having a coupling to a casing of the gas turbine; a spring mass damper attached to the outer shroud block and including a spring biased piston extending thro... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7430932 | Device for telemonitoring the state of aerial power lines(variants) The invention refers to remote monitoring of power objects and is designed for collecting data on OHTL conductor status and passing such to data collection point (dispatch point for example). The invention's objective is to exclude necessity to produce and ma... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7426855 | Method and apparatus for testing the adhesive strength of overlays of plain bearing bushings A method and an apparatus for testing the adhesive strength of overlays attached to the inside of plain bearing bushings. The method is characterized in specifying clearance between the plain bearing bushing tested and a rotating or oscillating pin extending through... | 09/23/2008 |
| 7412760 | Crack test for stamped flange A punch is provided with a detection system for evaluating crack defects in waste material removed during a clipping operation. The punch includes a clip ring and a clip insert for shearing excess material from a part processed therein. The excess material is engage... | 08/19/2008 |
