Abstract: A point of use analyte detection and quantification system for food or food processing applications is provided. Related methods are also provided.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A magnet bar may comprise at least one magnet and may be configured to collapse radially inward to the shaft. Magnetizers may include a cushion disposed about the shaft and biasing the magnet bar against a pipe wall. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module. A novel magnetizer cushion is described, as are smart pigs containing one or more circumferential or axial magnetizers.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A magnet bar may comprise at least one magnet and may be configured to collapse radially inward to the shaft. Magnetizers may include a cushion disposed about the shaft and biasing the magnet bar against a pipe wall. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module. A novel magnetizer cushion is described, as are smart pigs containing one or more circumferential or axial magnetizers.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A magnet bar may comprise at least one magnet and may be configured to collapse radially inward to the shaft. Magnetizers may include a cushion disposed about the shaft and biasing the magnet bar against a pipe wall. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module. A novel magnetizer cushion is described, as are smart pigs containing one or more circumferential or axial magnetizers.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A magnet bar may comprise at least one magnet and may be configured to collapse radially inward to the shaft. Magnetizers may include a cushion disposed about the shaft and biasing the magnet bar against a pipe wall. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module. A novel magnetizer cushion is described, as are smart pigs containing one or more circumferential or axial magnetizers.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A magnet bar may comprise at least one magnet and may be configured to collapse radially inward to the shaft. Magnetizers may include a cushion disposed about the shaft and biasing the magnet bar against a pipe wall. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module. A novel magnetizer cushion is described, as are smart pigs containing one or more circumferential or axial magnetizers.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A magnet bar may comprise at least one magnet and may be configured to collapse radially inward to the shaft. Magnetizers may include a cushion disposed about the shaft and biasing the magnet bar against a pipe wall. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module. A novel magnetizer cushion is described, as are smart pigs containing one or more circumferential or axial magnetizers.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A circumferential magnetizer module for a smart pig comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar for inducing a magnetic field transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The magnet bar comprises at least one magnet, and may collapse radially inward to the shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. An axial magnetizer module comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar to induce a magnetic field coaxially to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. Magnets of opposite polarity are circumferentially disposed around ends of the central shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A circumferential magnetizer module for a smart pig comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar for inducing a magnetic field transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The magnet bar comprises at least one magnet, and may collapse radially inward to the shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. An axial magnetizer module comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar to induce a magnetic field coaxially to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. Magnets of opposite polarity are circumferentially disposed around ends of the central shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A circumferential magnetizer module for a smart pig comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar for inducing a magnetic field transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The magnet bar comprises at least one magnet, and a means for collapsing radially inward to the shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. An axial magnetizer module comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar to induce a magnetic field coaxially to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. Magnets of opposite polarity are circumferentially disposed around ends of the central shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module.

Abstract: Circumferential and axial magnetizers for a magnetic flux leakage pig. A circumferential magnetizer module for a smart pig comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar for inducing a magnetic field transverse to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. The magnet bar comprises at least one magnet, and a means for collapsing radially inward to the shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end of the magnet monitors magnetic flux. An axial magnetizer module comprises a central shaft and at least one magnet bar to induce a magnetic field coaxially to a longitudinal axis of the shaft. Magnets of opposite polarity are circumferentially disposed around ends of the central shaft. A sensor head disposed between circuit poles at each polar end monitors magnetic flux. The central shaft of a circumferential magnetizer or axial magnetizer may comprise a joint linking an additional smart pig module.

Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly includes upper and lower bearing halves for journaling a shaft therebetween. At least one thrust washer is arranged on the outer surface of at least one of the bearing halves and has ends which extend beyond and confront the ends of the bearing half on which the thrust washer is mounted to support it against rotational movement relative to the bearing half. A bearing half can have such thrust washers, in which case the other bearing half is narrower and is retained axially by the ends of the thrust washers of the opposing bearing half, or a thrust bearing can be provided on each of the bearing halves in axially opposed relation to one another.

Abstract: A portable combination toothbrush and toothpaste dispenser device within a casing for providing a convenient and hygienic means of brushing teeth. The casing includes a toothbrush, a toothpaste dispenser, and includes a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end has a ribbed circular dispensing wheel connected to an internal plunger assembly. The plunger assembly has a circular platform which pushes toothpaste upwardly and a funnel cap which dispenses the toothpaste outwardly onto the toothbrush. The toothbrush has bristles and a handle that extends upwardly and downwardly from within the casing. A cap fits onto the bottom end of the casing in an open position ready for use and onto the top end of the casing in a closed position for storage.

Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly includes upper and lower bearing halves for journaling a shaft therebetween. At least one thrust washer is arranged on the outer surface of at least one of the bearing halves and has ends which extend beyond and confront the ends of the bearing half on which the thrust washer is mounted to support it against rotational movement relative to the bearing half. A bearing half can have such thrust washers, in which case the other bearing half is narrower and is retained axially by the ends of the thrust washers of the opposing bearing half, or a thrust bearing can be provided on each of the bearing halves in axially opposed relation to one another.

Abstract: There is disclosed a device for individually launching a plurality of projectiles. The device comprises a base having a launching mechanism housed therein, a feeder for transporting a projectile to the launching mechanism, and a receptacle attached to the base and operatively connected to the feeder, wherein the receptacle holds the projectiles until they are fed into the feeder.