Patents Examined by Minh Le
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Patent number: 9983966Abstract: An embodiment of a system is disclosed, including an interface configured to communicate to a device under test (DUT). The DUT may include a plurality of processor cores. The system also includes a testing apparatus configured to concurrently measure a performance of a portion of each processor core to generate a first set of test values. Each test value of the first set may correspond to a given processor core of the plurality of processor cores. The testing apparatus may also be configured to analyze the first set of test values, and reject the DUT in response to a determination that at least one test value of the first set of test values exceeds a first threshold.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Oracle International CorporationInventor: Alok Parikh
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Patent number: 9983596Abstract: A gaseous-fluid environmental sensor having a gaseous-fluid flow system. The gaseous-fluid flow system includes a blower to move the gaseous fluid from a inlet intake port to an outlet exhaust port via a flow path. The blower includes a motor, which can have a fluid dynamic bearing. The gaseous-fluid environmental sensor further includes a flow sensor to sense a parameter relating to a flow of the gaseous fluid through the flow path and provide a signal based on the parameter, and a controller coupled to the flow sensor. The controller controls the blower based on the signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Venturedyne, Ltd.Inventors: Nicholas C. Neander, Justin F. Dean, David L. Chandler
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Patent number: 9976580Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid actuator for influencing the flow along a flow surface by ejection of a fluid. By means of a like fluid actuator a continuous flow is distributed to at least two outlet openings in order to generate fluid pulses out of these outlet openings. Control of this distribution takes place inside an interaction chamber supplied with fluid flow via a feed line. Into this interaction chamber there merge at least two control lines via control openings to which respective different pressures may be applied. The flow in the interaction chamber is distributed to the individual outlet openings as a function of the pressure difference at the control openings.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2013Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Airbus Operations GmbHInventors: Matthias Lengers, Ulrich Scholz
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Patent number: 9976667Abstract: A controller opens or closes a valve in response to the ambient temperature crossing a threshold value, for example to prevent the continued supply of water to pipes that might have frozen and burst. An output shaft (4) acts on a stem of the valve to rotate it between the open and closed positions. A clock spring (8) biases the output shaft towards one of those positions but is restrained by a latch (28) until a thermal actuator (30) operates mechanically to release the latch in response to a change in temperature. The latch may be a pawl (28) acting on a ratchet gear (22) that allows the output shaft (4) to rotate in one direction but not the other. The ratchet gear (22) may be mounted on an input shaft (14), which is connected to the output shaft (4) through a gear train (16-19) to give a mechanical advantage when turning the output shaft (4) against the force of the spring (8).Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: ACTIVALVE LIMITEDInventors: Mark Kenneth Miller, Kevin Andrew Houlihan
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Patent number: 9977436Abstract: There is provided a flow rate adjustment apparatus in which a flow rate measurement mechanism includes: a thermal flowmeter; and a lower casing, a flow rate adjustment mechanism includes: an electric drive mechanism that moves a valve body part; a control board; a valve main body in which a valve chamber, a second flow passage that communicates with a valve hole, and a third flow passage that is connected to an external flow passage have been formed; and an upper casing that houses the electric drive mechanism and the control board thereinside, the flow rate adjustment mechanism is attached to the flow rate measurement mechanism in a state where a clearance communicating with an outside is provided between the lower casing and the valve main body, and in which the thermal flowmeter has a coupling part that couples the second flow passage to a first flow passage.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Surpass Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Hiroki Igarashi
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Patent number: 9970571Abstract: A pressure control valve capable of preventing or suppressing the occurrence of the flaw that a pilot valve element which receives hydraulic pressure from a hydraulic fluid vibrates and hits a pilot valve seat member producing strange noise when the pilot valve element is in an opening state without resulting in an increase in number of components and assembling man-hours, the pressure control valve is provided with a main valve part containing a main valve element and a valve housing that includes a main valve seat on which the main valve element is able to be seated and a pilot chamber in which the main valve element is put in a slidable manner, and a pilot valve part containing a pilot valve element and a pilot valve seat member that includes a pilot valve seat on which the pilot valve element is able to be seated, the pilot valve element moving apart from the pilot valve seat to open when pressure in the pilot chamber exceeds a predetermined pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: SHIMADZU CORPORATIONInventor: Junya Kuromusha
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Patent number: 9970557Abstract: The improved hydraulic control valve includes a spool with a primary side piston having a rigid linkage with a secondary side piston. The primary side providing the ability to tap into an existing hydraulic system without altering the existing hydraulic system pressures or fluid volume. The secondary side piston and associated ports form a regulating assembly for control of the pressures of a hydraulic system and for providing feedback to the primary. The primary and secondary piston sizes may be stepped to create an appropriate amplification ratio for the required secondary brake system pressures in relation to the primary. Multiple secondary pilot signals and multiple primary pilot signals are also envisioned.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Inventor: Travis Victor Dean Loewen
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Patent number: 9970299Abstract: The present application provides a purge flow delivery system that may be used with a gas turbine engine. The purge flow delivery system may include a mixing chamber with a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a cover plate, a first inlet tube positioned about the first sidewall, the first inlet tube configured to deliver a first fluid to the mixing chamber, a second inlet tube positioned about the second sidewall, the second inlet tube configured to deliver a second fluid to the mixing chamber, and a baffle plate attached to the cover plate and positioned to direct the first fluid at a first angle and the second fluid at a second angle.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Matthew Peter Scoffone, Jason Edward Albert, Mitchell Merrill
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Patent number: 9970561Abstract: A frangible plug for use in a valve mechanism, the frangible plug including a first section having a first end and an opposing second section having a second end and a cylindrical sidewall extending between the first and second ends. Also including means for applying a force on the cylindrical sidewall of the frangible plug such that the first section fractures from the opposing second section, and wherein the means for applying a force on said cylindrical sidewall extends circumferentially around the outer circumference of the sidewall.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: KIDDE GRAVINER LIMITEDInventors: Paul D. Smith, Paul Alan Rennie, Robert G. Dunster
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Patent number: 9968021Abstract: A multi-coupler assembly for a work vehicle includes a first bank of fluid connectors, a second bank of fluid connectors configured to matingly engage the first bank of fluid connectors along a coupling axis, and a coupler mechanism coupled to the first bank of fluid connectors. The coupler mechanism is controllable to bring the second fluid connector bank into mating engagement with the first fluid connector bank. A breakaway feature is integrated into the coupler mechanism. The breakaway feature facilitates controlled disengagement of the first fluid connector bank from the second fluid connector bank along the coupling axis during a breakaway event, such as when an implement inadvertently detaches from the work vehicle. The breakaway feature may permit controlled disengagement of the first and second fluid connector banks without requiring movement of the coupler mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Robert C. Emmert, Michael A. Holland, Fernando Sandoval, Nathanael Rehn
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Patent number: 9971639Abstract: Methods and devices are provided in which generation of an error is identified while a function of a program is performed. A message is displayed relating to existence of a solution corresponding to the error.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., LtdInventor: Kyong-Yong Yu
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Patent number: 9964223Abstract: A bleed valve for a gas turbine engine compressor has a valve body and a flapper. The valve body defines a flow path and includes a flapper seat. The flow path extends through the valve body. The flapper is pivotally connected to the valve body and is movable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position the flapper seats against the flapper seat and blocks the flow path. In the open position the flapper is angled towards the valve body inlet such that fluid moving through the valve body exerts force on the flapper, urging the flapper towards the closed position.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, Robert Goodman
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Patent number: 9962696Abstract: The present invention relates to phaseguide patterns for use in fluid systems such as channels, chambers, and flow through cells. In order to effectively control filling and/or emptying of fluidic chambers and channels, techniques for a controlled overflowing of phaseguides are proposed. In addition, techniques of confined liquid patterning in a larger fluidic structure, including approaches for patterning overflow structures and the specific shape of phaseguides, are provided. The invention also proposes techniques to effectively rotate the advancement of a liquid/air meniscus over a certain angle. In particular, a phaseguide pattern for guiding a flow of a liquid contained within a compartment is provided, wherein an overflow of the phaseguide by a moving liquid phase is controlled by a local change in capillary force along the phaseguide, wherein said overflow by the liquid over the phaseguide is provoked at the position of the local change in capillary force.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: UNIVERSITY LEIDENInventors: Paul Vullo, Gerald Urban, Susann Podszun
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Patent number: 9945488Abstract: A valve actuation apparatus is provided. The apparatus may comprise a mechanical activation device, a primer, an explosive cord, and a gas-generating device. The valve actuation apparatus may actuate a valve system, which opens a valve and allows airflow to inflate an inflatable emergency evacuation slide for an aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: James Baglini, Jr.
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Patent number: 9945594Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a large capacity defrosting valve, comprising a valve body; the upper end of the valve body is connected to an upper end cover; the valve body is provided with a piston therein; the piston is connected to a valve core; the upper end of the valve core is connected to a tension spring; the upper end of the tension spring is connected to the lower end of the upper end cover; the lower end of the valve body is connected to a lower end cover; the valve body is provided with a first channel and a second channel thereon; the lower end cover is provided with a third channel thereon; the upper end cover is provided with a fourth channel thereon; a power cavity is formed between the piston and the upper end cover; and a buffer cavity is formed between the piston and the valve body. The present invention has no impact during operation, and has good stability, high reliability and long service lift, thus greatly improving the heating efficiency of an air-conditioner.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: YANTAI JIAYOU ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Peiyu Jia
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Patent number: 9945492Abstract: A solenoid assembly for providing control over fluid pressure distribution in a transmission, where the solenoid assembly includes a sleeve, a valve portion substantially contained within the sleeve, an armature located within the sleeve, a plunger connected to the armature and in contact with the valve, and a housing located within the sleeve in proximity to the armature. The armature is moveable relative to the sleeve and the housing, and the valve portion includes a valve, where the movement of the valve is controlled by the movement of the armature. The valve is biased towards an open position to provide a fluid pressure balance between multiple ports.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.Inventors: Marc Timmermans, Eddy Wilgenhof, Marie-Noelle Gris, An Huyghe, Peter Steylaerts, Koen Vermolen, Johan Van De Plas
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Patent number: 9945595Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a defrosting valve, characterized by comprising a valve body provided with a valve core therein and an upper cover thereon; a push piston is disposed in the valve core; the push piston is in a T-shape; the upper part of the push piston is inserted in the cavity of the upper cover; a return tension spring is sleeved at the lower part of the upper cover; the upper end of the return tension spring is connected to the upper cover, and the lower end is connected to the lower end of the push piston; a lower table top is disposed at the lower part in the valve body; a flow channel inlet is disposed on the upper cover; a bidirectional flow channel opening is disposed on the side wall of the valve body; and a flow channel outlet is disposed at the lower end of the valve body.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2017Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: YANTAI JIAYOU ELECTRICAL MECHANICAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTDInventor: Peiyu Jia
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Patent number: 9945906Abstract: A test device for testing a device under test (DUT) includes an integrated control interface adaptable for a plurality of different communication standards. The integrated control interface can be adapted to be compliant with the communication standard used by a DUT connected to the test device.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: VIAVI SOLUTIONS DEUSTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: Reiner Schnizler, Paul Brooks
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Patent number: 9948927Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and apparatus for device testing via an optical interface. In one instance, the apparatus may comprise a test controller to operate a camera to generate an image to capture test data displayed on a screen of a device under test. The test controller may be configured to extract the test data from the image, analyze the test data, and generate feedback information for the device under test, based at least in part on a result of the analysis of the test data. The camera may be included in the apparatus and communicatively coupled with the test controller. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Rolf H. Kuehnis, Patrik Eder
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Patent number: 9945489Abstract: A safety valve mounted on a container and configured to release gas in a container in the case where the temperature rises, in which the safety is secured and a cost reduction is achieved. A movable body 12 includes a shaft portion 21 on which a compression coil spring 13 is fitted and a flange portion 22 configured to come into contact with a fusible alloy 11 by being urged by the compression coil spring 13. The flange portion 22 of the movable body 12 is provided with through holes 35 configured to discharge the fused fusible alloy 11 into a compression coil spring arrangement space 30.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignees: FUJIKIN INCORPORATED, Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Kunihiko Daido, Masashi Matsuoka, Akira Yamashita, Shusuke Inagi