Abstract: A strain sensor system having a first base plate with an elongate shape defining a first longitudinal axis, a first strain sensor disposed on the first base plate, a second base plate having an elongate shape defining a second longitudinal axis, a second strain sensor disposed on the second base plate, and a control unit configured to process measurement data produced by the first strain sensor and by the second strain sensor, wherein the first base plate and the second base plate are disposed such that the first longitudinal axis is arranged orthogonally or essentially orthogonally with respect to the second longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Detection reagent is formed by reacting a catalyst and xanthydrol. The catalyst includes an active component loaded on a support, wherein the active component includes Pt, Ru, Rh, or a combination thereof, and the support includes carbon material, silica, alumina, or calcium carbonate. The detection reagent can be used to detect the primary amide compound.

Abstract: A scoop and level for scooping a portion of granulated material and leveling the contents of the scoop. The scoop may have a volume suitable for brewing a single serving of brewed beverage, and in particular, for brewing a single serving of espresso. The lever is attached to the scoop and slides over the scoop to displace excess material, thus providing a desired amount material for precessing, for example, for preparing a beverage. A scoop handle may further include a tamper opposite to the scoop. The tamper may be used to tamp brewing material after scooping, leveling, and pouring the brewing material into a holder.

Abstract: An adapter for installing a sensor, more particularly designed as a fire alarm, has a sensor housing which can be connected to a building and is designed to accommodate electrical and/or electronic components of the sensor. To simplify and accelerate the installation, an adapter is designed to be connected, by way of a direct installation technique, to the building by means of an adapter top side and to the sensor by means of an adapter bottom side.

Abstract: A pet food implement (100) having a container (200) to measure an amount of pet food based on a weight measurement of a pet and a weight management plan, the container (200) having a side (215, 220) with graduated markings (230) corresponding to weight measurements for pets. The container (200) further includes a selectively adjustable wall (300) that defines an intermediate predetermined volume of the container (200) corresponding to an amount of pet food suitable for a pet with a certain weight on a predetermined weight management plan; and a handle (400) coupled to the wall (300) to selectively adjust the wall (300) along the side of the container (200) to define the intermediate predetermined volume, the handle (400) aligning the wall (300) proximate one of the graduated markings (230).

Abstract: A sensor module includes: a sensor carrier for accommodating a sensor; and a housing having two coaxial cylindrical holders in which cylindrical ends of the sensor carrier are mounted to rotate around an axis. The sensor module fixes the sensor carrier in an adjustable angular position relative to the housing by producing a force-fitting or form-fitting connection between the housing and an outer surface region of the sensor carrier.

Abstract: An ultrasonic air data system can include a pole having a length longer than a boundary layer thickness of a boundary layer flow such that at least a distal end of the pole is configured to extend outwardly from an aircraft surface to be at least partially outside of the boundary layer flow. The system can include a transmitter disposed on or in the pole at or near the distal end of the pole such that the transmitter is located at least partially outside of the boundary layer flow when in use, wherein the transmitter is configured to output a transmitter signal. The system can include one or more receivers disposed downstream of the pole as defined by the boundary layer flow and configured to receive the transmitter signal.

Abstract: A method at a sensor apparatus affixed to a transportation asset. The method includes calibrating the sensor apparatus by initiating a vertical impact at the transportation asset, measuring spring oscillation and creating a model of the transportation asset. The method further includes detecting, subsequent to the calibrating, an impact event at the sensor apparatus. The method further includes measuring spring oscillation due to the impact event at the sensor apparatus and using the measured spring oscillation in the model created during calibration to create a load mass estimate for the transportation asset.

Abstract: A float assembly of a fluid-level sensor includes a float and an arm assembly. The arm assembly has a first attachment portion connectable to a fluid-level sensor and a second attachment portion connected to the float. The arm assembly further has an articulating joint that permits relative movement between the float and the first attachment portion. A sensor attached to the float.

Abstract: A sensor module includes a sensor configured to detect a specific substance in a sample, a first channel, and a second channel The first channel supplies a first fluid as the sample to the sensor. The second channel supplies a second fluid different from the first fluid to the sensor. The second channel includes a second fluid buffer tank for holding the second fluid for a fixed time interval.

Abstract: A smoke detector includes detector mount that can define a cavity into which air can flow to a detector component of a detector body engaged with the detector mount. The detector mount can include a base, e.g., that defines a cavity into which air can flow and/or into which a portion of the detector body can extend, and an intermediate component that can removably engage with both the base and the detector body so the base is engaged with the detector body via the intermediate component. The intermediate component can include fins or other features to direct air flow in the cavity to one or more portions of the detector body.

Abstract: Automated systems and methods for obtaining of the concentration of impurities in a liquid ethylene oxide product stream are shown and described. The systems and methods employ remote injection and flash vaporization of small volumes of liquid ethylene oxide into a carrier gas to minimize polymerization of the ethylene oxide and accumulation of polymerized ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide peaks are diverted from the gas chromatograph effluent detector to stabilize baseline signal errors and avoid errors in the calculation of an impurity with an adjacent retention time peak. The systems and methods may be used for feedback, feedforward, dynamic matrix, and/or model-based predictive control of ethylene oxide purity. The systems and methods reduce lag times and errors associated with relying on laboratory analyses to make process adjustments.

Abstract: A housing for a flexible fuel sensor and method of use is disclosed. The housing comprises of a first chamber, a second chamber, and bypass passageway extending therebetween. The first chamber is configured to receive and hold the first conduit of the flexible fuel sensor. The second chamber is configured to receive and hold the second conduit of the flexible fuel sensor. The bypass passageway is configured to permit fuel to flow therethrough and thereout.

Abstract: An encoder includes a rotatable encoder disc. A clamp is fixed to the encoder disc to rotate therewith. The clamp includes an arcuately extending body presenting a radially inner face and arcuately spaced apart ends defining a gap therebetween. The inner face extends along a clamping path and engages a rotating component to secure the clamp to the rotating component to rotate therewith. The clamp includes an adjustment mechanism for modifying an arcuate extent of the gap by shifting the ends relative to one another and, in turn, modifying the clamping path. The body defines a radially extending cutout facilitating bending of the body in association with expansion or contraction of the gap and modification of the clamping path. The clamp includes a raised boss extending from a front face thereof. The boss presents a contact face spaced axially from the front face and fixedly engaging the encoder disc.

Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a mounting portion arranged to support a sensing device, a thermal shunt portion extending from the mounting portion, and a housing portion. The housing portion extends from the thermal shunt portion and is arranged on a side of the thermal shunt portion opposite the mounting portion to limit temperature of a sensor connector fixed to the housing portion of the sensor assembly. Gas turbine engines having sensor assemblies and methods of making sensor assemblies are also described.

Abstract: A method includes identifying a plurality of measured strain gauge values of interest from a plurality of measured strain gauge values. The plurality of measured strain gauge values of interest corresponds to a plurality of temperature values of interest. The method further includes comparing the plurality of measured strain gauge values of interest to a plurality of expected strain gauge values of interest to determine a plurality of strain gauge correction values. The plurality of strain gauge correction values corresponds to the plurality of temperature values of interest. The method further includes correlating the plurality of strain gauge correction values to the plurality of temperature values of interest to determine a correction value-temperature relationship. The method also includes determining a corrected real-time strain gauge value by applying the correction value-temperature relationship to a real-time strain gauge value and a corresponding real-time temperature.

Abstract: An object press performance measuring system for measuring a pressure value of an object to be measure includes a measuring unit and an elastic assembly. The elastic assembly is disposed between the object to be measured and the measuring unit. The elastic assembly has a first assembly and a second assembly, wherein the second assembly is disposed between the first assembly and the measuring unit and the first assembly performs a first measuring travel of the object to be measured and the second assembly performs a second measuring travel of the object to be measured, wherein the second measuring travel refers to measure the pressure value greater than the pressure measured in the first measuring travel.

Abstract: A medicine cup apparatus that includes a cup having a side wall, bottom panel, open top, and an interior for holding a selected medicine. A ring is affixed to the cup that can fit around a user's finger, allowing the user to more easily hold the medicine cup and administer medicine orally. The ring is affixed to the cup bottom panel permanently or removably.

Abstract: An in-ground wireless moisture sensor may include one or more ultrasonic sensors in communication with a processor and a wireless communications module. The sensor may be powered by a power source, such as one or more rechargeable batteries as well as a solar panel in the cover of the sensor. Ultrasonic sensors may allow for wireless sensing of in-ground soil moisture levels at a distance farther than traditional sensors and therefore may give more accurate measurements. Methods for use and installation of the in-ground sensor, including a selectively removable cover, are described.

Abstract: A sensor is provided and is disposed on a package body of an integrated circuit chip. The sensor includes a sensing element, a protective element, a cover, and at least two traces. The sensing element is disposed on the integrated circuit chip. The protective element is disposed on the integrated circuit chip and surrounds the sensing element. The cover is connected to the protective element. The at least two traces are electrically connected to the sensing element and to at least two pins of the integrated circuit chip.