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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7040157 | Variable depth automated dynamic water profiler A winch-based system is used to raise and lower a hydrological probe into a water column to automatically dynamically obtain measurement data of a water column at incremental depths over selected time intervals. The winch-based system can be powered by a relatively ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040158 | Method for determining local inner and outer boundary layer length scales from drag measurements in high Reynolds number turbulent flows A method is presented for determining inner and outer boundary layer length scales from a succession of drag measurements of a cylindrical body in order to estimate flow noise and for computational modeling of the dynamics of towed arrays in a fluid medium. A succes... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040159 | Air meter An air meter is provided which enables the improvement of accuracy of internal reference voltages with few IC terminals. A band gap reference power supply circuit 6 supplies an internal reference voltage to a characteristic adjusting circuit 4 and an i... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040160 | Flow sensor A flow sensor is described, in particular for analysis of gas flows, having a substrate and at least one sensor component which is sensitive to a flow of a medium, the sensor component being separated from the substrate in at least some areas by a region that is a p... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040161 | Parts washer with improved temperature and pump control A parts washer including a receptacle positioned on a reservoir for cleaning liquid having a drain opening and a module which engages a portion of the reservoir in the cleaning liquid for adjusting the temperature of the cleaning liquid and circulating the cleaning ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040162 | Vibrating mass gyro Unlike customary vibrating mass gyros which operate by exciting a first fundamental mode of vibration of the vibrating mass and by detecting the effect of the Coriolis force on a second fundamental mode of vibration of the vibrating mass orthogonal to the first mode... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040163 | Isolated planar gyroscope with internal radial sensing and actuation The present invention discloses an inertial sensor comprising a planar mechanical resonator with embedded sensing and actuation for substantially in-plane vibration and having a central rigid support for the resonator. At least one excitation or torquer electrode is... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040164 | Method of simultaneously and directly generating an angular position and angular velocity measurement in a micromachined gyroscope A sensor is fabricated with micron feature sizes capable of simultaneously measuring absolute angles of rotation and angular rotational rates. The measurements are made directly from the position and velocity of the device without the need for electronic integration... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040165 | Semiconductor mechanical sensor A semiconductor mechanical sensor having a new structure in which a S/N ratio is improved. In the central portion of a silicon substrate 1, a recess portion 2 is formed which includes a beam structure. A weight is formed at the tip of the beam, and in ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040166 | Multiple output inertial sensing device An inertial sensor includes a single linear accelerometer disposed upon a silicon wafer. The accelerometer is electrically connected to a plurality of signal conditioning circuits that generate an output signals in different ranges. Each signal conditioning circuit ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040167 | Method and apparatus for detecting holes in plastic containers A method and an apparatus for monitoring the production of blow molded plastic containers (20) includes a columnator (26) and sound detector (24) responsive to a defect sound of pressure fluid escaping from a container being formed in a mold cav... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040168 | Apparatus for determining physical parameters in an object using simultaneous microwave and ultrasound radiation and measurement The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining a dielectric function in an object. The apparatus includes one transmit antenna for transmitting microwave radiation through the object, and one receive antenna for receiving the transmitted microwave rad... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040169 | Use of cuttings for real time attenuation prediction A method is disclosed for predicting attenuation in real time while drilling using a portable continuous wave technology (CWT) tool to obtain amplitude spectra as a function of frequency for the cuttings at the rig site. Attenuation is predicted, and plotted as a fu... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040170 | Methods for measuring strength of film and determining quality of object having the film A method for measuring a film strength of a film on an object. An incident angle of pressure waves with respect to an object to be measured, the object including a base coated with a film, is set for applying the pressure waves to the object. The incident angle is v... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040171 | Carrier tape vibrator module A vibrator module adapted for use in a taper apparatus for advancing carrier tape having a plurality of compartments and for placing parts in the compartments. The vibrator module includes a motor that includes an output shaft that rotates in response to operation o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040172 | Micromechanical high-pressure sensor A micromechanical pressure sensor and a method for producing a micromechanical pressure sensor. This pressure sensor has at least one membrane and a measuring element situated on the membrane. A pressure applied at the membrane or a pressure differential applied at ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040173 | Pressure sensor and method for operating a pressure sensor A pressure sensor having a substrate, a counter-structure applied to the substrate, a dielectric on the counter-structure, a membrane on the dielectric, wherein the membrane or the counter-structure deflectable by a pressure applied, a protective structure, wherein ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040174 | Pressure cell device for measuring hydraulic pressures The pressure cell device according to the invention serves for measuring hydraulic pressures in hydraulic mining devices in an inherently secure service region. It is provided with a connection element which can be connected to a pressure reception connection and wi... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040175 | Pressure reading structure for a pressure gage An improved pressure reading structure for a pressure gage is disclosed, comprising a data plate, a rotable pointer and a protection casing. The data plate includes a central area and an extended area next to and connected to the central area, both of the areas bein... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040176 | Design analysis method of earthquake-proof reinforcement structure, and storage medium A member of an earthquake-proof reinforcement structure is selected with reference to the allowable stress intensity ratio of the member, a ductility factor ratio allowable as a deformation magnification by earthquake-proof reinforcement of the selected member is se... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040177 | Joint simulator testing machine An apparatus for testing an implant having first and second components coupled together by an articulating ball and socket joint includes a support structure in contact with the first component of the implant for supporting said implant, an adapter coupled to the se... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040178 | Load cell protection apparatus and load detection apparatus incorporating same A protection apparatus for a load cell having a constrained end portion and a movable end portion and a load detection apparatus incorporating the same are provided. The protection apparatus includes a housing having a longitudinal axis with a first end and a second... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040179 | Process meter A process meter for measuring at least one physical process variable of a medium stored in a container or flowing in a line, comprising: a transducer including a sensor arrangement providing measurement signals (s1, s2), said sensor arrangement... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040180 | Coriolis mass-flow measuring device A Coriolis mass-flow/density meter includes at least one measuring tube, which is traversed in operation by medium. A support structure of the Coriolis mass-flow/density meter is fixed at an inlet end and at an outlet end of the measuring tube and thus clamps the me... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040181 | Coriolis mass measuring device A Coriolis mass flow measuring device includes a vibratory measuring transducer having at least one measuring tube, which has medium flowing through it during operation. In operation, the measuring tube is caused by an exciter arrangement to undergo mechanical oscil... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040182 | Stress sensor A stress sensor having a post (6) fixed to or integrated with the surface of an insulation substrate (1) capable of determining the direction and magnitude of a stress applied to the post (6) from changes in the characteristics of a strain gauge... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040183 | Arrangement for passive gas sampling An arrangement for passive gas sampling of a breathing gas in a breathing system allows sampling during both inspiration and expiration. The arrangement has a tube-piece having a first connector for receiving an inspiratory gas flow, a second connector for deliverin... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040184 | Starter A starter capable of preventing the slippage of a clutch at engine starting and of transmitting a higher torque. In the starter, a power transmission device is integrated with a carrier for supporting a planetary gear of a reduction assembly and an output shaft is h... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040185 | Device for driving an output mechanism A device for driving an output mechanism has a rotationally drivable input shaft, a structure located between the input shaft and the outlet mechanism for transmitting a drive torque to the input shaft to the output mechanism, wherein a non-positive functional conne... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040186 | Parallel manual transmission for four-wheel drive and parallel manual transmission for transverse installation in a front-wheel drive vehicle A parallel manual transmission for a four-wheel drive is provided and includes two input shafts, each of which can be non-rotatably coupled via its own clutch to a shaft that is powered by a drive engine. ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040187 | Shift control system and shift control method A P-ECU determines whether or not energization to an actuator is shut off when a shift-range switch instruction is unissued. If energization to the actuator is shut off, the P-ECU obtains a current rotational position of the actuator according to a count value obtai... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040188 | Fitting structure of automatic transmission A fitting structure of an automatic transmission includes a cylindrical fitting member and a receiving member. The fitting member includes a fitting portion that is substantially received in an opening portion of the receiving member. A diameter of a lead end of the... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040189 | Circulation member of ball screw and ball screw using same A circulation member of a ball screw for circulating a ball rolling on a spiral ball rolling groove formed on a screw shaft. The circulation member includes a central portion and a pair of leg portions disposed at both ends of the central portion so as to extend the... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040190 | Laminated shift fork assembly A shift fork assembly having a shaft and a laminated fork welded to the shaft. The laminated fork includes a stamped range yoke and a backing plate that are brazed together. The range yoke includes a central lug segment that is retained in a mounting slot formed in ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040191 | Device for adjusting a rotationally mounted connecting piece A device is provided for adjusting a connecting piece (6) mounted rotatably by a mounting device (5). The connecting piece is particularly part of a pedal mechanism of a motor vehicle coupled with a transmission unit (7) for transmitting the mov... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040192 | Adjustable handlebar mounting device for mounting a handlebar on a bicycle frame An adjustable handlebar mounting device includes a frame mounting member, a front pivot member, a rear pivot member, and a releasable fastening unit. The frame mounting member is formed with front and rear lug units. The front pivot member has a front lower section ... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040193 | Differential apparatus Ball member is provided between a ball retaining member provided integrally with a driving rotational member and opposed axial end portions of left and right drive shafts, and a selection can be made as necessary between a non-differential operation mode where the d... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040194 | Jar opener A jar/bottle opener has a housing, a first pair of opposed jaws for gripping a jar or bottle and a second pair of opposed jaws for gripping a jar or bottle closure. A driven shaft operates the first and second jaws and turns the second jaws relative to the first jaw... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040195 | Roof rake system A roof rake system comprises a handle having an upper end and a lower end. A head has an interior region, an exterior region, and an intermediate region. The interior region securely receives the lower end of the handle. The exterior region is cylindrically shaped o... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7040196 | Assembly machine with spatial positioning control An assembly machine includes a support structure having a plurality of selectively moveable support members that facilitate manually manipulating a tool relative to a work piece. A controller continuously gathers position information regarding the support members to... | 05/09/2006 |