Patents Assigned to Analatom Incorporated
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Patent number: 10031066Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for monitoring corrosion of a structure by using the structure itself as part of the electrochemical measurement. According to some implementations, linear polarization resistance (LPR) sensor devices for direct monitoring of corrosion on a structure are presented. According to certain innovations herein, a sensor device may include three electrodes, such as a counter electrode, a reference electrode, and a working electrode comprised of the structure being monitored. In further embodiments, each electrode may be configured on a polymer flexible substrate cable such as polyimide, with each electrode fabricated from a noble metal, for example, gold-plated copper, or metal systems in which the exterior surface will not oxidize from environmental exposure.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: ANALATOM INCORPORATEDInventors: Douglas W. Brown, Richard J. Connolly, Duane R. Darr, Vinod S. Agarwala
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Patent number: 8590390Abstract: A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate. Sometimes, the deformable substrate is a flexible substrate having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower can be coupled to the body. There are sensing elements fabricated within the flexible substrate and proximate to the upper surface to detect properties of the body. The strain sensing apparatus is able to detect different strain modes, such as whether the strain is the result of bending of a body or a uniaxial elongation. Furthermore, the apparatus is small and less fragile than most conventional sensors, making it easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2011Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Trevor Graham Edward Niblock
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Patent number: 8397579Abstract: The innovations herein include a compact sensing device that is capable of measuring the conditions (e,g, pressure, temperature) inside a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. Aspects also include a cost-effective method of fabricating the sensing device. An exemplary sensing device includes a substrate, a beam, and piezo-resistive sensing elements. The beam, which is formed on the substrate, is capable of deflecting according to different pressures applied to different beam surfaces. The piezo-resistive sensing elements are coupled to the beam and detect beam deflection. The piezo-resistive sensing elements generate an electrical signal corresponding to the beam deflection.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Trevor Graham Edward Niblock
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Patent number: 7992447Abstract: A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate. Sometimes, the deformable substrate is a flexible substrate having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower can be coupled to the body. There are sensing elements fabricated within the flexible substrate and proximate to the upper surface to detect properties of the body. The strain sensing apparatus is able to detect different strain modes, such as whether the strain is the result of bending of a body or a uniaxial elongation. Furthermore, the apparatus is small and less fragile than most conventional sensors, making it easy to use.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2008Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Trevor Graham Edward Niblock
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Publication number: 20110001396Abstract: The innovations herein include a compact sensing device that is capable of measuring the conditions (e,g, pressure, temperature) inside a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. Aspects also include a cost-effective method of fabricating the sensing device. An exemplary sensing device includes a substrate, a beam, and piezo-resistive sensing elements. The beam, which is formed on the substrate, is capable of deflecting according to different pressures applied to different beam surfaces. The piezo-resistive sensing elements are coupled to the beam and detect beam deflection. The piezo-resistive sensing elements generate an electrical signal corresponding to the beam deflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2009Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Trevor Graham Edward Niblock
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Patent number: 7543502Abstract: The invention is a compact sensing device that is capable of measuring the conditions (e,g, pressure, temperature) inside a cylinder of an internal combustion engine. The invention is also a cost-effective method of fabricating the sensing device. The sensing device includes a substrate, a beam, and piezo-resistive sensing elements. The beam, which is formed on the substrate, is capable of deflecting according to different pressures applied to different beam surfaces. The piezo-resistive sensing elements are coupled to the beam and detect beam deflection. The piezo-resistive sensing elements generate an electrical signal corresponding to the beam deflection.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Trevor Graham Edward Niblock
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Publication number: 20080245156Abstract: A strain sensing apparatus including a deformable substrate is presented. The deformable substrate is configured to detect a strain of the body that can be coupled to the deformable substrate. Sometimes, the deformable substrate is a flexible substrate having an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The lower can be coupled to the body. There are sensing elements fabricated within the flexible substrate and proximate to the upper surface to detect properties of the body. The strain sensing apparatus is able to detect different strain modes, such as whether the strain is the result of bending of a body or a uniaxial elongation. Furthermore, the apparatus is small and less fragile than most conventional sensors, making it easy to use.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2008Publication date: October 9, 2008Applicant: ANALATOM INCORPORATEDInventor: Trevor Graham Edward Niblock
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Patent number: 6621387Abstract: A micro-electro-mechanical switch includes a transmission line having a gap disposed along it. The switch also includes at least one ground plane located proximal to the transmission line. A first bridge is configured to close the gap along the transmission line, and a second bridge is configured to connect the transmission line to the ground plane. A method of manufacturing a micro-electro-mechanical switch includes forming, on a first substrate, a transmission line and at least one ground plane, wherein the transmission line includes a gap along it. The method also includes forming, on a second substrate, a first bridge configured to close the gap disposed along the transmission line, and a second bridge configured to connect the transmission line to the ground plane. Then transferring the first and second bridges to the first substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2002Date of Patent: September 16, 2003Assignee: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Matthew A. Hopcroft
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Publication number: 20020190729Abstract: A micro-electronic bond degradation sensor includes a sensor substrate having sensor circuitry and a sensor stud and a power stud extending therefrom. The sensor circuitry includes a voltage-to-current amplifier having an input coupled to sensor stud and an output coupled to the power stud. The voltage-to-current amplifier is operable to convert a voltage signal occurring along the sensor stud to a current signal output along the power stud.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Applicant: Analatom IncorporatedInventor: Alan Wilson