Patents Examined by Jamel Williams
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Patent number: 9221050Abstract: This document provides conductive patterns, electrical sensors including conductive patterns, and methods of making conductive patterns used in electrical sensors. In some cases, the conductive patterns can define one or more microelectrodes. For example, thermal transfer printing techniques are described. In some cases, a microfluidics device can include one or more microelectrodes in a micro-channel.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Daktari Diagnostics, Inc.Inventors: Robert Winston Etheredge, III, Aaron Oppenheimer
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Patent number: 9222820Abstract: A self-leveling measuring device is provided. The self-leveling measuring device includes at least two measuring devices each having a measuring cup. The two measuring devices are hinged together at one end so they swivel with respect to each other and are positioned such that the measuring cup of a first device is positioned opposite the measuring device of a second device when the two are positioned over each other. The upper measuring device acts as a leveler for ingredients contained in the lower measuring device by swiveling the upper device over the ingredient filled lower device measuring cup, and can also act as a cover for the ingredient filled lower measuring cup when positioned over the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: LIFETIME BRANDS, INC.Inventor: James P. Connors
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Patent number: 9222821Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining a volume of liquid in a sample tube, comprising the steps of capturing an image of the sample tube, determining a first region of interest within the sample tube based upon pre-stored information concerning dimensional properties of the sample tube, scanning the first region of interest to detect the position of a meniscus indicative of an upper extent of the liquid, and using said meniscus position together with certain pre-stored properties of the sample tube to determine a volume of liquid in the tube, and outputting said volume. Also disclosed is an apparatus for performing the method.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Brooks Automation, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Walsh, David Charles Lee, Martin Geoffrey Short
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Patent number: 9217330Abstract: A product for balancing a shaft and wheel assembly of a turbocharger is disclosed. A fixture may have an exterior surface, with an aperture extending through the exterior surface. A first conduit may extend through the fixture and may exit from the first conduit through the exterior surface. A second conduit may extend through the fixture and may exit into the aperture. A pressurized gas source may be connected to the first and second conduits. An electromagnet may be positioned in the fixture and may extend around the aperture. The pressurized gas source may be operated to apply pressurized gas through the first and second conduits and the electromagnet may be operated to apply a magnetic field to the aperture.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2015Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: BorgWarner Inc.Inventor: Robert S. LeRosen
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Patent number: 9217682Abstract: A torque sensor arrangement including a contactless torque sensor, in which the torque sensor is arranged on an electrically operating linear carriage is provided. A distance sensor is also arranged on the linear carriage such that it allows the distance to the object of which the torque is to be determined to be measured.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Hans-Gerd Brummel, Jürgen Götz, Uwe Linnert, Carl Udo Maier, Jochen Ostermaier
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Patent number: 9214753Abstract: In the present invention, a metal upper cover that covers an upper face opening of a frame is mounted on this upper face opening, and a bent piece that is inserted into a bent piece insertion hole provided to the frame is provided to a portion of the upper face cover on the side of a sensor insertion hole. Furthermore, ground connection pieces formed by extending the outside of the left and right sides of the frame from the upper face toward the lower face are provided in portions opposite the left and right edges linked to the edge of the top cover on which the sensor insertion opening of the frame is provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: PANASONIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiki Takeuchi, Kaoru Shigematsu
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Patent number: 9212936Abstract: A sensor assembly includes a metal carrier plate (2) and a sensor housing (3) made of plastic, that contains at least one sensor element. The sensor housing (3) is connected to the carrier plate (2) by at least one screw (5) that extends through a through hole (6) of the carrier plate and is screwed into a screwing channel (7) defined in the plastic housing material of the sensor housing. As a result, the sensor assembly has a secure screwed connection.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Conti Temic microelectronic GmbHInventors: Alexander Wenk, Matthias Keuten, Uwe Trenner, Helmut Karrer, Juergen Henniger, Matthias Wieczorek
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Patent number: 9215515Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for observing a physical phenomenon in the ocean and the atmosphere, the observation apparatus including an observation signal receiving unit to receive an observation signal indicating a physical phenomenon of an observation object, a physical quantity determining unit to determine a physical quantity of the observation object, using the observation signal, and a frequency determining unit to determine whether an observation frequency is to be changed, based on the physical quantity of the observation object.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTEInventor: Cheol Oh Jeong
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Patent number: 9207103Abstract: A quick release coupling for connecting at least two connecting elements of a fluid system for a liquid medium, and comprises a coupling body, defining a flow channel between a first connecting end for the connection of a first connecting element, and a second connecting end. The coupling body includes a sensor chamber separated from the flow channel by a separating wall. At least one sensor is disposed in the sensor chamber, wherein a sensor probe is connected to the sensor, which extends through the separating wall from the sensor such that an end of the sensor probe facing the flow channel is in communication with the flow channel. The coupling body rests against the sensor probe without a seal. The sensor probe is a capillary tube and could be made of glass.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: TI Automotive (Fuldabrück) GmbHInventor: Hans Jensen
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Patent number: 9204832Abstract: A test device and a rotation module thereof are provided. The rotation module includes a rotation body and a sleeve. The rotation body includes a shaft, a first tube element, and a second tube element. The shaft is pivoted in the housing, and has an annular protrusion. The first tube element and the second tube element are sleeved on the shaft respectively, and the second tube element is located between the first tube element and the annular protrusion. The sleeve is slidably disposed on the rotation body. When the sleeve moves between a first position and a second position back and forth, the second tube element is driven to rotate back and forth relative to the first tube element. The annular protrusion is respectively driven by second tube element and the sleeve drive the annular protrusion so that the shaft rotates relative to the first tube element.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2014Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Lite-On Technology CorporationInventors: Sz-Shian He, Chia-Chun Wei, Hung-Wei Chen, Wei-Chieh Hu
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Patent number: 9206322Abstract: The present application relates to an anti-fingerprint coating material. a method for evaluating a surface property. More particularly, the present application relates to a non-fluorinated coating materials with anti-fingerprint property, as well as a method for manufacturing thereof, and evaluating an anti-fingerprint properties of the coating materials surface and non-fluorinated coating materials with anti-fingerprint property.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: National Taiwan University of Science and TechnologyInventors: Toyoko Imae, Ampornphan Siriviriyanun
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Patent number: 9207223Abstract: A calibration device for a breath alcohol testing device includes a pump providing a controlled air flow at a predetermined rate, a chamber in fluid communication with the pump that receives the air flow from the pump, and an outlet opening in fluid communication with the chamber that allows the air flow to exit the chamber in which the chamber and/or outlet opening can be heated to a predetermined maintainable temperature during operation of the pump. The calibration device is releasably connected to or brought in fluid communication with a breath alcohol testing device such that the air flow exiting the outlet opening passes into the testing device. The calibration device receives a sealed cartridge containing a predetermined alcohol concentration in the chamber and further includes a lid for opening/closing the chamber wherein the cartridge can be pierced such that the air flow provided by the pump to the chamber will pass through the cartridge.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Alco Systems Sweden ABInventors: Miguel Arias, Nigel Evans
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Patent number: 9207131Abstract: A system and method for measuring load and an additional property using a sensor gasket embedded between two components. The sensor gasket may include a sensor layer and a conductive layer. A gap between the sensor layer and conductive layer may be filled with a load sensitive material. The thickness of the load sensitive material varies with the load applied to the two components between which the sensor gasket sits. The sensor operates in a first mode to obtain a sensor measurement that depends on the distance between the sensor layer and conductive layer. The sensor measurement then used to estimate the applied load. The sensor operates in a second mode to estimate a property of one or both of the components. The property of interest may be cracking, material loss due to corrosion, temperature, or another property of the component.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Jentek Sensors, Inc.Inventors: Darrell E. Schlicker, Neil J. Goldfine
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Patent number: 9200972Abstract: An external force judgment method including a reference value acquisition step of acquiring a reference value of a relative position or angle of a second member with respect to a first member when a robot on which no external force is acting or on which a known external force is acting is assumed to be operated by a predetermined command in advance; a measured value acquisition step of acquiring a measured value of a relative position or angle of the second member with respect to the first member when the robot is operated by the predetermined command; and a judgment step of judging the presence or absence of an external force acting on the robot based on a difference between the reference value and the measured value and a predetermined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: FANUC CORPORATIONInventor: Youichi Inoue
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Patent number: 9202498Abstract: A head transducer comprises a reader coupled to reader bond pads and configured to interact with a magnetic storage medium. A first thermal sensor is configured to produce a first sensor signal. The first sensor is biased relative to a common mode voltage at the reader bond pads. A second thermal sensor is configured to produce a second sensor signal. One of the first and second sensors is situated at or near a close point of the head transducer in relation to the magnetic storage medium, and the other of the first and second sensors spaced away from the close point. Circuitry is configured to combine the first and second sensor signals and produce a combined sensor signal indicative of one or both of a change in head-medium spacing and head-medium contact.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Seagate Technology LLCInventor: Declan Macken
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Patent number: 9200971Abstract: Mechanical parameters of an object subjected to a force or condition are measured. A curved portion of a multicore optical fiber is attached to the object, and the multicore optical fiber includes a center core and plural off-center cores. A distributed, optically-based sensing technique is used to obtain information at each of multiple points along the curved portion from multiple ones of the cores of the multicore optical fiber. A curvature associated with the fiber attached to the object is determined using the information obtained from multiple ones of the cores. Strain information is obtained for the center core without having to obtain strain information for the off-center cores. Mechanical parameters are determined based on the strain information obtained for the center core and the curvature information obtained from the multiple ones of the cores.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: December 1, 2015Assignee: Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc.Inventors: Mark E. Froggatt, Dawn K. Gifford
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Patent number: 9196516Abstract: A wafer temperature measurement tool for measuring the surface temperature of a semiconductor wafer. The tool can be used to measure temperature on different parts of the wafer to provide a high resolution temperature distribution map. The tool includes an internal calibrated weight that is slidably disposed within a tool body. A temperature sensor is attached to the bottom of the weight. Ceramic stands are attached to the bottom of the tool body. Gravity pulls down on the weight such that the temperature sensor contacts the wafer when the ceramic stands of the tool body are placed on the wafer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Qualitau, Inc.Inventors: Edward McCloud, David VandenBerg
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Patent number: 9188520Abstract: A tensile-testing apparatus (10) comprises a platen (40) for situating a tendon-type support system in manner mimicking its expected installation condition. A force-imposing device (20) imposes installation-expected forces and sensors (61, 71) sense displacement in the force-imposing direction. A station (80) collects force and displacement data and a station (90) outputs the collected data in format allowing system analysis.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: ENGINEERED MINE SOLUTIONS, LLCInventor: Gregory Earl Smith
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Patent number: 9188464Abstract: The present sensing device comprises a sensor (1, ) for providing sensor data representative of a quantity to be measured. Together with the sensor (1, ) a radio frequency interface (2, ) for transmitting the sensor data is arranged in a casing (3, ). The casing (3, ) comprises an opening (33, ) for exposing a sensitive element (11, ) of the sensor (1, ) to an environment of the casing (3, ). A seal (4, ) is provided for sealing the opening (33, ) against an interior (3, ) of the casing (3, ). The sensing device can be used as autonomous humidity detector for detecting humidity e.g. in cars under test.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Sensirion AGInventors: Markus Graf, Pascal Gerner, Christian Landis, Matthias Streiff
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Patent number: 9188494Abstract: A method, device, and system for improved measurement of fluid temperatures are provided. In one embodiment, a temperature probe structure comprises a header having a cavity; a longitudinal probe disposed at least partially within the cavity of the header; a temperature detector disposed within the longitudinal probe; and an insulator disposed between the header and the longitudinal probe for insulating the longitudinal probe from the header.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Kulite Semiconductor Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Gardner, Louis DeRosa