With Signals, Indicators, Measuring, Or Testing Means Patents (Class 96/417)
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Patent number: 11940308Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for promoting more desirable fluid flow within a section of pipe between upstream and downstream transducers in a fluid meter (e.g., a water or gas meter). To create better fluid flow characteristics, an insert may be installed within the section of pipe. The insert may be configured with an upper portion and a lower portion that are connected in the manufacturing process. The insert may include mirror supports configured to result in low pressure drop and stable flow conditions. The mirror supports (upstream and downstream) reflect the ultrasonic signals sent between the upstream and downstream piezo transducers. A fluid stabilizer may be connected to one of the upper portion or the lower portion of the insert. The fluid stabilizer may include a conical central portion and four blades to smooth fluid flow between the transducers and associated mirrors.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: ITRON GLOBAL SARLInventors: Pierre-Olivier Jandaud, Soufiane Zbidi, Clara Lefaucheux, Jeremy Masson, Leo Meyer, Abdel-Hakim Elattar
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Patent number: 11933734Abstract: A flow cell system includes a vessel and a fluid located in the vessel. A fluid surface of the fluid can be vented to a first gas pressure. The fluid surface can have a first cross-sectional area. The flow cell system includes a conduit in fluid communication with the vessel and positioned downstream of the vessel. The conduit can have a region that includes one or more orifices and has a second cross-sectional area. The second cross-sectional area can be less than the first cross-sectional area. The one or more orifices can be vented to a second gas pressure. The second gas pressure can be equal to or greater than the first gas pressure. Methods for analyzing a process fluid can include characterizing the fluid in the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLCInventors: Cari A. Launiere, Nathaniel C. Hoyt
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Patent number: 11932404Abstract: This disclosure describes an on-board oxygen generating system (OBOGS) using open loop control. An example OBOGS includes a concentrator comprising at least two beds and a controller. Each bed has a valve to pneumatically couple the bed between a supply gas source and a vent; The controller receives at least one input signal from at least one sensor aboard an aircraft, and determines a predicted oxygen concentration output from the at least two beds into the based on the received input signals. The controller controls the valves of the at least two beds based on the determined predicted oxygen concentration to adjust charge/vent ratios of the at least two beds.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Peter James Hedges, Andrew Paul Marsh
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Patent number: 11873628Abstract: A redundant meter measurement system includes a first water sensor configured to measure a first set of water use data and a second water sensor configured to measure a second set of water use data. The system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the first water sensor and the second water sensor. The controller is configured to receive the first set of water use data from the first water sensor and receive the second set of water use data from the second water sensor. The controller is also configured to store the first set of water use data and the second set of water use data as a collection of water use data. The controller is also configured to enable transmission of the collection of water use data to a remote device.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSASInventor: Christopher G. Henry
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Patent number: 11869066Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an automatic ordering method including a network-connected machine-readable code scanner identifying a product, and a network-connected weigh scale identifying a current weight of the product, the method further triggering an automatic order process when the current weight crosses a predetermined threshold. In an illustrative example, the automatic order process may send a signal to a user's network-connected personal device containing a notification that the products current weight has crossed the predetermined threshold. The user may be presented one or more options, for example, regarding product purchase. In some examples, user setup selections may provide input to a function that determines the predetermined weight threshold. Various examples may include a network server. Online merchants providing online ordering of the product may also connect to the network server, for example.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2018Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Adam Dewey McBrady, Teresa Marta, Stephan Bork, Tong Shang
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Patent number: 11846937Abstract: A robot cleaner comprising: a cleaner body including a controller, the cleaner body having a dust container accommodation part formed therein; a wheel unit mounted in the cleaner body, the wheel unit of which driving is controlled by the controller; and a dust container detachably coupled to the dust container accommodation part, wherein a first opening and a second opening are disposed at the same height in an inner wall of the dust container accommodation part, wherein the dust container includes: an entrance and an exit, disposed side by side along the circumference of the dust container, the entrance and the exit, respectively communicating with the first opening and the second opening when the dust container is accommodated in the dust container accommodation part; and a flow separating part extending downwardly inclined along the inner circumference of the dust container.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2022Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Bohyun Nam, Inbo Shim, Jihoon Sung, Sojin Park, Seunghyun Song, Sangkyu Lee, Woochan Jun
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Patent number: 11828301Abstract: An air filtration ceiling fan apparatus includes a ceiling fan unit and an air filtration unit. The ceiling fan unit includes a motor and a plurality of fan blades operably coupled to the motor. The air filtration unit includes a filter element and a filter fan configured to move air through the filter element. The ceiling fan unit is operably connected to the air filtration unit to form the air filtration ceiling fan, and the air filtration ceiling fan is configured to attach to a ceiling.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Home Depot Product Authority, LLCInventors: Trevor L. Jackson, David M. Pehar, William E. Rabbitt, Marc Louis Vitantonio, Paul D. Stephens, Vikki Nowak, John Evan Spirk
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Patent number: 11821829Abstract: A device for measuring the dust content of an air stream includes a supply line having an inlet opening for supplying the air stream toward a measuring chamber for measuring the dust content. An adjustable flow rate pump is configured for suctioning the air stream toward the measuring chamber. A first measuring system is configured for measuring the velocity, temperature, pressure, and moisture content of the air stream at the inlet opening. A second measuring system is configured for measuring the flow rate, temperature, pressure, and moisture content of the air stream in the measuring chamber. A third measuring system is configured for measuring the dust content in the measuring chamber.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: OPTYLInventor: Yves Willems
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Patent number: 11781765Abstract: The application provides an air purifier comprising a shell assembly having air inlets and air outlets, and a filter assembly, an air inflow guide assembly, a fan and a diffusion air outflow assembly sequentially arranged from back to front. The filter assembly can purify air entering the filter assembly via the air inlets and flowing through the filter assembly. The air inflow guide assembly defines a guide channel between the filter assembly and the fan. The fan generates an air flow that flows into a first receiving cavity via the air inlets and sequentially flows through each assembly. The diffusion air outflow assembly can rotate to guide the air flow to the air outlets, enable the air flow to diffuse outwards and decrease the flow velocity of the air flow. The air purifier expands the purification range of the air purifier and improves the purification effect of the air purifier.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: X. J. Electronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yun Pan
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Patent number: 11712146Abstract: A robot cleaner includes a water tank forming a space to store water, a body forming an exterior and having a housing which forms a space in which the water tank is mounted, a pair of spin mops rotatably mounted at a lower side of the body, a first nozzle provided at the housing, a second nozzle provided at the tank and configured to couple to the first nozzle, and a fixing part generating a magnetic force when the tank is mounted in the housing to fix an arrangement of the tank mounted in the housing. The fixing part includes a fixing device (e.g., a magnet or metal) provided around a circumference of the second nozzle and a response fixing device (e.g., a magnet or metal) provided around a circumference of the first nozzle and having a shape corresponding to the fixing device. The first nozzle and the second nozzle are attached to each other by the fixing device and the response fixing device.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventors: Moohyun Ko, Sungjun Kim, Donggeun Lee
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Patent number: 11703816Abstract: Apparatus for transforming the air exchange load of a higher air exchange rate space into the air exchange load of a lower air exchange rate space, the apparatus including: a housing for mounting to a surface of the higher air exchange rate space; an air inlet formed in the housing; at least one air outlet formed in the housing; a passageway extending through the housing and connecting the air inlet to the at least one air outlet; a circulation fan disposed in the passageway so as to draw the air of the higher air exchange rate space into the air inlet, through the passageway, and return that air to the higher air exchange rate space through the at least one air outlet; and a filter disposed in the passageway for purging noxious substances from the air passing through the passageway.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: FIPAK Research and Development CompanyInventors: Stephan Hauville, Antoine Hauville
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Patent number: 11703426Abstract: A passive sampling device is provided that is comprised of a member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and a hole through the member extending from the first surface to the second surface. An adsorbent material is positioned between two mesh members. The adsorbent material allows for efficient and selective removal of organic molecules, such as, for example, perfluoroalkyl substances.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2020Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: ARCADIS U.S., INC.Inventors: Paul Edmiston, Craig Divine
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Patent number: 11679385Abstract: A media sample holder includes a base and a plurality of retention assemblies including retaining tabs and opposing flexible release lever arms, configured to allow attachment of the base to an attachment adapter. The media sample holder can attach a media sample on or near a filter. The media sample holder held in the media sample holder can have a different removal efficiency curve than a removal efficiency curve of the filter. The media sample can be placed at or near the filter for a period of time, then tested to determine the status and/or life of the filter based on the relationship between the remaining life, exposure, or removal efficiency of the filter and the exposure or removal efficiency of the tested media sample.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: ENTEGRIS, INC.Inventors: John C. Gaudreau, Evan Warniers, Edward J. Washington
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Patent number: 11650138Abstract: A passive sampling device is provided that is comprised of a member having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface and a hole through the member extending from the first surface to the second surface. An adsorbent material is positioned between two mesh members. The adsorbent material allows for efficient and selective removal of organic molecules, such as, for example, perfluoroalkyl substances.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: ARCADIS U.S., INC.Inventors: Paul Edmiston, Craig Divine
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Patent number: 11618040Abstract: Provided is an air cleaner that can take a large amount of air in a large space into a dust collector with good efficiency while being lightweight and having easy maintenance. An air cleaner is provided with a drone and a dust collector. The drone has a main body unit and propellers attached to the tips of frames. The dust collector has electric discharge electrodes and a dust collection electrode. The electric discharge electrodes are connected to a booster unit within a central chamber. The booster unit is electrically connected to a control unit in the main body unit. Electric discharge is formed between the dust collection electrode and the electric discharge electrodes, and dust particles in the air are charged and collected by the dust collection electrode.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Kazuki Tsuboi, Shinsuke Hirano, Yoshiaki Tatsumi, Li Luo
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Patent number: 11596891Abstract: An air purifying system includes first, second, and third air purifiers controlled independently and a docking station having first, second, and third supports configured to support and charge the first, second, and third air purifiers. The docking station has a vertical backbone, and the first, second, and third supports horizontally extend from the backbone. At least the second and third air purifiers are configured to be separated from the docking station and include handles to assist a user in transporting the second and third air purifiers to separate rooms or indoor spaces.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignees: LG ELECTRONICS INC., CHUNGANG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY ACADEMIC COOPERATION FOUNDATIONInventors: Jongkeon Jeon, Haeyoong Chung, Jiyoung Kang, David Kangseong Lee, Daeyoung Kwak, Sohee Park
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Patent number: 11571648Abstract: An air cleaner disposed in an indoor space is disclosed. The air cleaner according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a blowing device including a suction port and a discharging port, a fan motor configured to cause air flow, a purification unit installed in the blowing device to clean air, a flow conversion configured to change a flow direction of air discharged from the discharging port, a communication unit configured to communicate with a moving agent moving in the indoor space, and a processor configured to receive feature information collected by the moving agent and associated with a structure of the indoor space, obtain a type of the indoor space by using the feature information, and control an operation of at least one of the fan motor and the flow conversion device by using the type of the indoor space to adjust at least one of an operation mode, a wind direction, and a wind volume.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: LG ELECTRONICS INC.Inventor: Taehyun Kim
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Patent number: 11554235Abstract: A trap bowl is provided to accumulate liquid droplets from a filter, as a liquid content. The trap bowl includes a transparent vertical prism. The transparent vertical prism includes a face that forms a vertical transparent surface facing against a content of the section. The face can provide a first angle of total reflection when content of the section is a type of gas, and a second angle of total reflection when the content of the section is the liquid content. A light source may emit a light beam incident on the face at an angle of incidence. The angle of incidence results in reflection of the light beam, striking the light receiver, when the face has the first angle of total reflection, and results in refraction of the light beam, missing the light receiver, when the face has the second angle of total reflection.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2019Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Ireland LimitedInventor: Scott I. Biba
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Patent number: 11529580Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods for estimating a replacement status of an HVAC air filter. Outdoor weather data (e.g., outdoor temperature information), is obtained. A Total Runtime Value of the HVAC system is determined based upon the obtained outdoor weather data. Finally, a replacement status of the air filter is estimated as a function of a comparison of the Total Runtime Value with a Baseline Value. By correlating air filter replacement status with an estimated runtime of the HVAC system, a credible predictor of air filter usage is provided. By estimating fan runtime based on easily-obtained outdoor weather data, the methods are readily implemented with any existing HVAC system and do not require installation of sensors or other mechanical or electrical components to the HVAC system.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Andrew R. Fox, Eric C. Lobner, Theresa M. Meyer, Brian J. Stankiewicz
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Patent number: 11491432Abstract: A filter assembly including a housing (15) and a filter cartridge (10). The housing has a housing inlet (16) and a housing outlet (17). The filter cartridge (10) has a filter inlet (11) fluidly connected to the housing inlet (16) and a filter element (12) between a top cap (18) and a bottom cap (19). The top cap (18) and the bottom cap (19) create a circular guiding system. The bottom cap (19) has a first part (19a) that receives the filter element (12) and a second part (19b) that is connected with a mating surface (20) of the housing. The second part has a first circular section (21a) and a second section (21b) and the first section has another shape than the second section (21b), such that the bottom cap (19) cannot rotate in relation to the mating surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: ATLAS COPCO AIRPOWER, NAAMLOZE VENNOOTSCHAPInventors: Kristof Adrien Laura Martens, Steven Maurits Ray Laurent, Joris Anna L. Vleeschouwer
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Patent number: 11465096Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including a water trap (28) that includes an inlet portion (40), via which a mixture of gas and water is configured to enter the water trap, and an outlet portion (42), via which the gas is configured to exit the water trap, the inlet portion and the outlet portion being formed separately from one another and being coupled to one another, such as to form a tube (44) that defines a longitudinal axis and that defines an internal hollow volume through which the gas is configured to flow. A membrane filter (46) is disposed in a flat configuration within the tube, between the inlet portion and the outlet portion, such that the membrane filter is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tube, the membrane filter being configured to prevent the water from passing therethrough. Other applications are also described.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: MDC INDUSTRIES LTD.Inventors: Ruby Landau, Haim Yanko
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Patent number: 11432983Abstract: Modules for housing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2021Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: Augustine Biomedical + Design, LLCInventors: Scott D. Augustine, Susan D. Augustine, Garrett J. Augustine, Brent M. Augustine, Ryan S. Augustine, Randall C. Arnold
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Patent number: 11360015Abstract: A sensor includes an inner channel with: a first portion; a second portion in communication with the first portion; a storage zone in communication with the first portion; a baffle plate extending inside the first portion; the first portion and the baffle plate being sized such that, in an air stream entering the sensor through a first, open end of the first portion and containing first particles with a diameter of 10 ?m or less and second particles with a diameter of more than 10 ?m, the first particles reach the second portion of the inner channel while the second particles reach the storage zone.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: ECO LOGIC SENSE SASInventors: Antoine Dumas, Guillaume Gouverneur, Yulia Glavatskaya, Amanda Martinell
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Patent number: 11344752Abstract: A system for monitoring service life of a filter may include a respirator configured to be worn by an individual. The respirator may include a face mask and a filter housing that retains a filter within a filter chamber. A sensor assembly may be configured to monitor gas from the filter chamber. A respirator filter sampling port assembly is configured to adaptively connect the filter housing to the sensor assembly. The respirator filter sampling port assembly may include an adapter that removably secures to the filter housing, and fluidly couples the filter chamber of the filter housing to the sensor assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Scott Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Charles Sutton, Frank Ding, Michael Parham
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Patent number: 11219570Abstract: Modules for housing electronic and electromechanical medical equipment including a system to measure and record administration of one or more IV medications or fluids for IV administration.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2021Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Augustine Biomedical + Design, LLCInventors: Scott D. Augustine, Susan D. Augustine, Garrett J. Augustine, Brent M. Augustine, Ryan S. Augustine, Randall C. Arnold
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Patent number: 11213780Abstract: An air filter including a visually uniform filter life indicator (30), the air filter (1) comprising: a conformable, unframed air filter media (10) that is installable on at least a portion of an upstream face (11) of a filter-support layer of an air-handling system, wherein the conformable, unframed air filter media comprises at least one passivated area (20) that provides a visually uniform filter life indicator of the air filter. Filter life indicators are used in order that aspects of the filtration performance of an air filter can be monitored.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties CompanyInventors: Liang Cheng, Andrew R. Fox
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Patent number: 10705005Abstract: The present invention discloses a unit for validating an in situ decontamination effect, including a connecting end. A left end of the connecting end is in communication with any space that needs gas decontamination. A right end of the connecting end is connected to a closed isolation damper. A right end of the closed isolation damper is connected to a hollow decontamination validation chamber. A sealing cover is sleeved over an outer wall of the decontamination validation chamber. A mesh cup is placed inside the decontamination validation chamber, and the mesh cup is used for placing a bioindicator. In addition, the present invention further discloses a device for filtering biologically contaminated air, including a unit for validating an in situ decontamination effect and a hollow box installed with a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter. The unit for validating an in situ decontamination effect is in communication with the hollow box.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Institute of Medical Equipment, Academy of Military Medical Sciences, PLAInventors: Jiancheng Qi, Zongxing Zhang, Ying Yi, Jinhui Wu
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Patent number: 10603399Abstract: A fragrance delivery apparatus contains: a body, a fan, a power base, and a case. The body includes an accommodation chamber defined therein, a receiving groove formed above the accommodation chamber, an air vent arranged on a first side of the body and communicating between the accommodation chamber and the receiving groove, and multiple elongated orifices formed on a second side of the body opposite to the first side of the body and communicating with the accommodation chamber. The fan is accommodated in the accommodation chamber and draws external gas from the multiple elongated orifices. The power base is connected with the body and shields the accommodation chamber, and the power base is configured to supply power and is electrically connected with the fan. The case is removably connected outside the body and includes a spray nozzle which is in communication with the receiving groove.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: DONGGUAN YIH TEH ELECTRIC PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Ming Jen Hsiao
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Patent number: 10558229Abstract: A monitoring system for a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system of a residential or commercial building includes an evaporator unit device and four temperature sensors. The evaporator unit device includes an electrical sensor that measures current supplied to a circulator blower of the HVAC system. The measured current from the first electrical sensor is used to diagnose a problem with the circulator blower. The first temperature sensor that measures a temperature of refrigerant flowing between a condenser of the HVAC system and an expansion valve of the HVAC system. The second temperature sensor measures a temperature of refrigerant flowing between an evaporator and a compressor. The third temperature sensor measures a temperature of air flowing away from the evaporator. The fourth temperature sensor measures a temperature of air flowing toward the evaporator. The evaporator unit device transmits sensor data to a remote monitoring service over a data network.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Emerson Climate Technologies Inc.Inventor: Lawrence Kates
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Patent number: 10518203Abstract: Disclosed is a device for purifying gas from a crankcase of an internal combustion engine, which includes: a transfer wall having a wall portion with a least one narrow accelerated-distribution opening; one gas-flow deflection wall placed behind the transfer wall and defining an impingement and guide surface; an auxiliary opening separate from the narrow opening, made in the transfer wall; and a bypass valve movable to meet a return member and provided to close the auxiliary opening via closure element for moving closer to the surface, the return member extending in the impingement chamber and having a portion that pushes behind the auxiliary opening in the event of overpressure upstream of the transfer wall.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: SOGEFI FILTRATIONInventors: Samuel Bonne, Jean-Francois Kientzler
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Manifold for filtering medical waste being drawn under vacuum into a medical waste collection system
Patent number: 10471188Abstract: A manifold including a filter element for filtering medical waste. A housing may include a rim having a width larger than a height to define a non-circular outlet opening. A catch including a distally-directed surface may be positioned proximal to a proximally-directed surface of an arm, proximal to the rim, proximal to a proximally-directed surface of a spine, and proximal to a distally-directed surface of a lock element. The proximally-directed surface of the spine may be a ramped surface. The rim and the catch may be spaced apart by a void, and the rim may be positioned below the catch. The housing may include body portion, a first leg extending proximally from the body portion, and a second leg spaced apart from the first leg to define the void. The rim may be on the first leg, and the catch may be on the second leg.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Michael Zollinger, Peter Laduke -
Patent number: 10309003Abstract: The honeycomb structure includes a pillar-shaped honeycomb structure body having porous partition walls 1 defining a plurality of cells and a circumferential wall, and a pair of electrode members disposed on the side of a side surface of the honeycomb structure body. The pair of electrode members contain metal silicon and boron, at least a part of the electrode member is made of a composite material including, as a main component, silicon containing 100 to 10000 ppm of boron in silicon. In the composite material which is comprised the electrode member, a volume ratio of the silicon containing 100 to 10000 ppm of the boron in the composite material is 70 volume % or more. An electric resistivity of the electrode member made of the composite material is from 20 ??cm to 0.1 ?cm.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: NGK Insulators, Ltd.Inventors: Shiho Matsui, Takayuki Inoue, Kouhei Yamada
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Patent number: 10272171Abstract: A portable electronic device with a smart air purifier is provided with an electronic device body having a display surface, a back surface and a side jointed with the surfaces. The smart air purifier is embedded in the electronic device body. The smart air purifier includes a container, a fan, an air cleaning device, an air quality receiver, a tracking device, an adjustable opening, and a control panel. The container includes an air inlet formed on the back surface, an air outlet formed on the display surface, and an opening formed on the side. The fan draws air from the inlet to provide an airflow. The air cleaning device filters the airflow. The air quality receiver detects quality of the airflow. The tracking device tracks the user. The adjustable opening is disposed at the air outlet of the container. The control panel controls the fan and the adjustable opening.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: NATIONAL CHENG KUNG UNIVERSITYInventors: Ming-Yeng Lin, Huann-Shyang Lin
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Patent number: 10168063Abstract: A fan coil includes a humidification unit having an inner container, an outer container, a water supply conduit, and a shut off valve. The inner container includes a water supply for a water mist production member and an inner container water level detector. The outer container includes a reservoir and an outer container water level detector, and the outer container is positioned to receive water which leaks from the inner container. The water supply conduit is connectable to a source of water and is in fluid flow communication with the inner container. The shut off valve is provided in the water supply conduit. The shut off valve is in a closed position when the inner container water level detector senses a high water level in the inner container or when the outer container water level detector senses a high water level in the outer container.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Omachron Intellectual Property Inc.Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Patent number: 9908074Abstract: A method for controlling purification of air, includes: acquiring a target quality of air to be purified; determining a current quality of the air to be purified, and determining a workload for an air purifier according to the target quality and the current quality; calculating a purification duration for the air purifier to complete the workload according to a purification efficiency of the air purifier; and starting the air purifier, and displaying in real time a remaining time to complete the workload according to the purification duration.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Xiaomi Inc.Inventors: Bin Zhang, Jun Su, Yongfeng Xia, Yunlin Hu, Yang Wang, Hao Chen
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Patent number: 9827771Abstract: A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejector that ejects a liquid, a liquid supply flow path that connects a liquid supply source and the liquid ejector, a plurality of branch flow paths provided in the liquid supply flow path, filters that are disposed separately in each of the branch flow paths, and a flow path opening/closing mechanism that opens and closes the branch flow paths.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Seiko Epson CorporationInventors: Masato Murayama, Ryoji Fujimori, Yuji Aoki, Toru Saito, Masakazu Ohashi, Keiichiro Yoshino, Satoru Kobayashi
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Patent number: 9707556Abstract: A device for processing a sample comprises a blister defined by first and second walls. The first wall is flexible allowing the blister to be divided into one or more sealed regions by an external pressure applied to a portion of the first wall. The external pressure is applied in the form of a 2-dimensional shape to form a sealed region having that shape.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Diagnostics for the Real World, LTD.Inventor: Craig Wisniewski
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Patent number: 9675224Abstract: An autonomous coverage robot includes a cleaning assembly having forward roller and rearward rollers counter-rotating with respect to each other. The rollers are arranged to substantially maintain a cross sectional area between the two rollers yet permitting collapsing therebetween as large debris is passed. Each roller includes a resilient elastomer outer tube and a partially air-occupied inner resilient core configured to bias the outer tube to rebound. The core includes a hub and resilient spokes extending between the inner surface of the outer tube and the hub. The spokes suspend the outer tube to float about the hub and transfer torque from the hub to the outer tube while allowing the outer tube to momentarily deform or move offset from the hub during impact with debris larger than the cross sectional area between the two rollers.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: iRobot CorporationInventors: Duane Leigh Gilbert, Jr., Faruk Halil Bursal, Richard Joseph Therrien, Russell Walter Morin
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Patent number: 9352064Abstract: Wearable devices for dispensing insect repellents, fragrances, and/or other chemicals along the outside of the clothing of a human are disclosed. They are of the type that are clipped onto a belt or the like, and use a powered fan to dispense active. They are configured with a first timer to account for a passive release rate of the active and a second timer to account for an active release rate of the active. The first time and second timer are in communication with a useful life indicator to provide a signal to a user of the device to indicate when the substrate in the device for containing the active should be replaced.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 31, 2016Assignee: S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.Inventors: Paul E. Furner, Nitin Sharma, Tai P. Luc, Zahra Tashakorinia, Dirk K. Nickel, Terence Lup-ho Kwan, Evelyne Chaubert, Jessica M. Gilbertson, Wenson Chern, Evan A. Sparks
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Patent number: 9206995Abstract: A duct adapter system directs air flow relative to a hybrid water heater. The duct adapter system includes a collar adapted to surround a vent of a hybrid water shroud. The collar couples to standard duct pipe to extend ductwork to a heat pump portion of the hybrid water heater. A boost fan may be included in the system for boosting air flow to or from a remote location. The duct adapter system is adapted to deliver a warm air supply to the heat pump from the remote location, or deliver the cool discharge air from the heat pump water heater to a remote location.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jonathan D. Nelson, Michael Thomas Beyerle, Jeffrey A. Kern, Eliel Fresco Rodriguez
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Patent number: 9181031Abstract: The invention provides a trolley for use in a storage system comprising at least one row of side-by-side storage positions for containers, which trolley is reciprocally movable along a path of movement that extends parallel to the row for transferring a container between the trolley and a storage position located opposite the trolley. The trolley comprises a frame, at least one supporting arm and a device for moving the at least one supporting arm forward and backward, transversely to the path of movement, relative to the frame between a passive position and at least one active position, in which at least one active position, in contrast to the passive position, the at least one supporting arm extends at least partially into a storage position.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES B.V.Inventor: Jan Beewen
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Patent number: 9086704Abstract: Methods of monitoring operation of a refrigerant-cycle system are disclosed. The methods include: measuring a first pressure of refrigerant input to a compressor of the refrigerant-cycle system using a first pressure sensor; measuring a first temperature of the refrigerant input to the compressor using a first temperature sensor; measuring a second pressure of refrigerant output by the compressor and input to a condenser of the refrigerant-cycle system using a second pressure sensor; measuring a second temperature of refrigerant output by the condenser using a second temperature sensor; measuring a third pressure of refrigerant output by the condenser using a third pressure sensor; and measuring current to the compressor using an electrical sensor. The methods further include identifying conditions of the refrigerant-cycle system based on the first temperature, the first pressure, the second temperature, the second pressure, the third pressure, and the current.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Lawrence Kates
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Patent number: 9081394Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring operation of a refrigerant-cycle system is disclosed. A condenser unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of a condenser unit, the condenser unit including a condenser and a compressor. An evaporator unit sensor measures an operating characteristic of an evaporator unit, the evaporator unit including an evaporator and a fan. An electrical sensor measures an electrical quantity indicative of power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system. A processing system calculates an efficiency of the refrigerant-cycle system based on the power consumption of the refrigerant-cycle system, the operating characteristic of the condenser unit, and the operating characteristic of the evaporator unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: EMERSON CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventor: Lawrence Kates
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Publication number: 20150143997Abstract: Apparatus for conditioning of gases, particularly sealing gas, comprising a separator unit (3), particularly for separating liquids and/or particles from the gas flowing through the apparatus, and a collecting container (1) for the trapped substances, said apparatus being characterized in that the separator unit (3) has a cyclone separator (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Manfred Deutschmeyer, Bernhard Schlichter, Sergej Zeller
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Publication number: 20150135948Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to systems and methods for managing turbine intake filters. In one embodiment, a system can include at least one memory configured to store computer-executable instructions and at least one controller configured to access the at least one memory and execute the computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be configured to monitor an indication associated with air flow through at least one filter of a turbine intake system. The instructions may be further configured to facilitate in the execution of at least management task of the turbine intake system, based at least in part on the indication of air flow through the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Paul Sherwood Bryant, Steve Hiner
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Patent number: 9011792Abstract: An isolator includes a work chamber, a sterilizing substance supply unit, a gas flow channel pressure adjustment unit, a work chamber barometer, and a controller. The controller is configured to control execution of a gas flow channel leak test for checking a gas leak in a gas flow channel based on a detection result by the work chamber barometer after making the gas flow channel pressure adjustment unit increase or decrease the pressure in the gas flow channel, and is configured to control supply of the sterilizing substance by the sterilizing substance supply unit. The controller performs heating of a heater, which accompanies the supply of the sterilizing substance, in parallel with the gas flow channel leak test.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yasuhiko Yokoi, Jiro Ohnishi, Akifumi Iwama, Masaki Harada, Yoshiaki Noguchi
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Patent number: 9011584Abstract: A device includes a cartridge containing a filter material. An insert extends through at least a portion of the filter material. The insert has gas sample path with an opening to provide a sample of air that is representative of the saturation of the filter material. A return path may be included in the insert to return sampled gas to the filter material. A gas mask contains a gas sensor and coupled to the cartridge, which may be replaced when saturated.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Peter Tobias, Christopher Scott Larsen
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Publication number: 20150101487Abstract: A compressor compresses a coolant gas returned from a refrigerator and supplies the coolant gas to the refrigerator. A compression capsule compresses the coolant gas and cools compression heat generated by compressing the coolant gas, using oil. An oil separator separates and stores the oil contained in the coolant gas compressed by the compression capsule. A capsule oil level gauge that measures an oil level in the compression capsule. A separator oil level gauge that measures an oil level in the oil separator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: SUMITOMO HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Yuki IKUSHIMA
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Publication number: 20150101482Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for controlling a gas flow in an interface module are provided. A method for controlling a gas flow in an enclosure includes providing the enclosure which is capable of containing a substrate. The method also includes providing a gas into the enclosure. The method further includes cleaning the gas. In addition, the method includes actuating the gas to generate the gas flow, and the gas flow passes through the substrate when the substrate is located in the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., LtdInventors: You-Hua CHOU, Kuo-Sheng CHUANG, Yii-Cheng LIN
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Publication number: 20150082988Abstract: An apparatus and method for filtering air in residential and commercial applications is described herein. The air filter may have a support frame which secures to the intake grille of an HVAC system. A filter media may be placed in the support frame to filter air as it passes through the air filter. The filter media may be replaced when the filter media becomes too dirty to effectively filter air. The dirty filter media may be removed from the frame and a new clean media may be replaced in the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2014Publication date: March 26, 2015Applicant: UNIVERSAL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Dwight BUTLER, Frank COVENEY, Richard R. O'LEARY