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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8113072 | Electromagnetic physical scale model modularization system The present invention's physical scale model (PSM) of a full-scale ship and associated degaussing system is typically embodied to include: an electrically wired, open, box-shaped framework; electronic structural modules; non-modular structural components; and, non-m... | 02/14/2012 |
| 8056427 | Adjustable face tool for positioning a free motion headform An adjustable head tool (AHT) is configured for positioning a free motion headform (FMH) having a regulated FMH backoff requirement prior to an impact between the FMH and a target surface having a target point. The AHT has a built-in or a variable backoff angle rela... | 11/15/2011 |
| 7921741 | Electromagnetic testing model of human hand Model human hands (902) for use in electromagnetic (e.g., microwave and RF) testing comprise a skeleton (1200, 104) of dielectric tubes (142, 148, 166, 170, 174, 178, 206, 208, 210, 1202, 1212, 1214, 1216, 1228, 1230, 1236, 1240, 1242, 194, 195, 196... | 04/12/2011 |
| 7878080 | Apparatus for adjusting position of vertebral column of dummy model for estimating feeling of sitting in seat An apparatus for adjusting a position of the vertebral column of a dummy model for estimating the feeling of sitting in a seat almost exactly mimics the characteristics of the vertebral joints of a human being. The apparatus comprises a pelvic plate; a plurality of ... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7712387 | Pelvis assembly for dummy model A pelvis assembly for a dummy includes a pelvic plate attached to a lumbar region of the dummy, and one of more pelvic units, attached to the pelvic plate to transmit motion from a femur bar of the dummy to the plate. Each pelvic unit includes a hip joint, attached ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7669491 | Current tank systems and methods There is disclosed a current tank system comprising a first current tank adapted to produce a first current in a first direction; a second current tank adapted to rotate to produce a second current in a second direction; a sample adapted to be exposed to the first c... | 03/02/2010 |
| 7597017 | Human locomotion simulator The present invention discloses locomotion simulator comprising a base having a surface movable along a base axis, a post mounted to the base a pelvic structure and a hip-thigh mechanism wherein coordinated displacement of the pelvic structure and pivoting of the th... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7516678 | Model hand for electromagnetic testing A model hand (120, 700) for use in electromagnetic testing comprising a body (210, 710) and at least one digit (220, 780) extending from a side of the body. For one embodiment, the body (210) has an outer semi-cylinder surface (230... | 04/14/2009 |
| 7493835 | Newborn dummy A newborn dummy used in a dynamic test comprises a head, a spine member including a neck member connected to the head, a trunk mounted on said spine member at a lower part of the neck member and provided so as to cover the spine member and spaced apart from the spin... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7415903 | Method and system for an impact sled footwell intrusion test The present invention provides a system and a method to enhance HYGE impact simulator sled testing, enabling more accurate measurements of lower leg injury criteria and providing a more accurate restraint system evaluation during a HYGE impact simulator test. The sy... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7373851 | Pulsatile test simulator for evaluating the quality of an x-ray image A test simulator for image evaluation of x-ray systems has a flexible test phantom connected by a single connection tube with a single pump that fills and empties the test phantom with a medium. The test phantom thus contracts (as in a real heartbeat) for simulation... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7351244 | Spinal fusion instrumentation, implant and method A system and method includes surgical instrumentation, implants, bone graft material, and measurement equipment to enable a spine fusion procedure to proceed more accurately, efficiently and safely by allowing precision measurement of the characteristics of the inte... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347114 | Template A design template includes a torso section being one of a group of a 95th percentile male, 50th percentile male and 5th female having each being one of a group of an ERECT posture, a NEUTRAL posture and a SLUMPED posture. ... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7335027 | Method of producing simulated human tissue using candy cores A lost candy method for producing polymeric mock human tissue that has to meet an exacting specification comprise producing a batch of cores of a candy material from a sugar composition, and then coating such cores repetitively in pre-polymer material to build up su... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7320599 | Blood pressure simulation apparatus with tactile interface The blood pressure level in humans is a vital health parameter, yet the vast majority of people do not have a physical feeling for what normal and abnormal blood pressure levels mean in relation to the forces exerted on the heart and blood vessels. A blood pressure ... | 01/22/2008 |
| 7302840 | Method and apparatus for aerodynamic/hydrodynamic testing of a model An aerodynamic or hydrodynamic test apparatus that permits all air to be evacuated from the test enclosure, such that no free liquid surfaces remain. This permits more accurate testing of structures, particularly at low Reynolds numbers. The apparatus includes a sea... | 12/04/2007 |
| 7284984 | Automatic longitudinal pitch trim in aircraft combat simulation An AutoTrim function automatically adjusts the trim of the elevator of a simulated aircraft to compensate for pitching moments that are not caused by a user affirmatively controlling the elevator. A flight simulator program determines a sum of the pitching moments a... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7260455 | System for operating an aircraft A system for operating an aircraft includes a navigation computer and a flight control computer. The navigation computer receives guidance instructions and guidance parameters, and outputs automatic pilot instructions. The flight control computer receives control in... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7255565 | Anthropomorphic phantoms and method An anthropomorphic phantom used as a training tool by healthcare workers for learning ultrasonic imaging procedures. The phantom is made of a moldable, elastomeric tissue-simulating chemical composition that may be easily processed to create an anthropomorphic phant... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7239987 | Computer based system adapted to create a representation of the pumping action of a heart Computer-based system adapted to create a representation of mechanical and flow-mechanical function of a δV-pump. A mathematical modeling algorithm is used based upon a transforming element adapted to connect different physical domains via a transforming value. The... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7222525 | Skin and tissue simulant for munitions testing A skin and tissue simulant including a gelatin composite block and an ether based cast polyurethane sheet. The gelatin composite block acting as the tissue simulant. The sheet acting as the skin simulant, the sheet disposed over a portion of the gelatin composite bl... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7216557 | Apparatus and method for testing and occupant position sensing system of a vehicle A method and apparatus (40) for testing an occupant position sensing system (12) of a vehicle (10) includes a motor (42) having a stationary portion (44) and a movable portion (46). A test object (90) is fixed relativ... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7204165 | Anthropomorphic manikin head skull cap load measurement device An anthropomorphic dummy head system is provided for measuring forces and moments applied to the back of the head and neck. The system includes a dummy head representing at least a portion of a human head and a force measuring device connected with the dummy head. T... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7159478 | Pretensioner testing apparatus and method A test system is provided for simulating pre-tensioner systems that use pyrotechnic gas generators. In a preferred form, the test system includes a pneumatic cylinder energized by pressurized air from an accumulator and passing through a fast acting ball valve. A su... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7107842 | Angular rate sensor using micro electromechanical haltere An angular rate sensing system suitable for a micromechanical flying insect (MFI) device. The system includes a rod, or haltere, that is moved in a plane by a piezoelectric actuator. Bending of the haltere due to angular movement of a body onto which the haltere is ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7089817 | Method of analyzing physical property of golf ball A model (1) is obtained by dividing a golf ball into meshes. The model (1) comprises a large number of elements (3). An outermost layer of the model is wholly formed by fine elements (3a). The outermost layer is wholly formed by a ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7086273 | Flexible printed circuit cabling system for crash test dummy A flexible printed circuit cabling system for a crash test dummy includes at least one centralized data-receiving unit. The flexible printed circuit cabling system also includes a plurality of sensors arranged remotely from the at least one centralized data receivin... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7082371 | Fundamental mistuning model for determining system properties and predicting vibratory response of bladed disks A reduced order model called the Fundamental Mistuning Model (FMM) accurately predicts vibratory response of a bladed disk system. The FMM software may describe the normal modes and natural frequencies of a mistuned bladed disk using only its tuned system frequencie... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069797 | Simplified biofidelic lower leg surrogate A biofidelic lower leg surrogate includes a latex skin containing tissue simulating gelatin and a simulative bone assembly. The bone assembly is defined by a hollow, cylindrical, polymeric tibia body connected to an ankle piece in the shape of a section of a solid c... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7062983 | Simulation apparatus A simulation apparatus is provided comprising a fixed main body; a carriage associated with the main body for movement relative to the main body; a first device coupled to the fixed main body for engaging a workpiece; a second device coupled to the carriage for move... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059168 | Ultrasound phantom A base member formed of rubber or the like, which transmits ultrasound waves, includes a storage portion with a small width connected with a storage portion with a great width, wherein internal organ models, formed of animal internal organs or the like, such as an e... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7047831 | Design template A design template includes a torso section being one of a group of a large male, medium male and small female having each being one of a group of an ERECT posture, a NEUTRAL posture and a SLUMPED posture. The design template also includes at least one cross-sectiona... | 05/23/2006 |
| 7021989 | Frictional joint for toys Joints for movable toys, such as action figures, that use friction to maintain a fixed position. The toys include several body part members interconnected by a joint that includes a plug portion and a socket portion that receives the plug portion. The socket portion... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7018327 | Test apparatus providing pulsatile flow service for test samples A test apparatus provides pulsatile flows that replicate the human cardiovascular system for qualifying implantable cardiovascular devices before implantation in a patient. A pump provides flow pulses to a mock left ventricle, a mock aortic valve, and a mock aorta. ... | 03/28/2006 |
| 7008232 | Method for producing a modeling system for vessel deformations Method for the production of a modeling system (1) for aneurysms involving the steps: Local heating of a first hollow body which is suited for conducting liquid and is comprised, at least in one or more partial areas, of a f... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6982409 | Measurement system for ball joint of crash test dummy A measurement system is provided for a ball joint of a crash test dummy. The measurement system includes a light source operatively supported by a movable ball of the ball joint and a position sensitive detector operatively supported by a fixed member of the ball jo... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6971792 | Device and method for measuring absorbed heat flux in a fire test apparatus A device for measuring the flux received by a specimen in fire test apparatuses has a copper disk or plate of the same dimensions and the same type of surface coating as a typical material specimen, an embedded heating coil and thermocouple, and an insulated sample ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6962080 | Rotor balancing and drive shaft simulator therefor A method of balancing a rotary device (12,14) for balanced rotational operation when connected to a drive shaft (24) by a flexible coupling (26,28). The method comprises the steps of connecting a drive shaft simulator (32,34) to a rotary ... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6957961 | Manikin having a bio-simulating material and a method of making the same A manikin system is provided for testing product safety, and a method of making the manikin system is also provided. The manikin system includes a trunk portion and a plurality of body portions. The plurality of body portions includes a neck portion detachably conne... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6931951 | Mechanical device with simulated skin substrate An apparatus for evaluating a material is provided. In one aspect, the apparatus is an adjustable artificial arm for transmitting fluid into the material. An artificial skin, for example, is removably attached to the artificial arm, and the material is placed over t... | 08/23/2005 |
