Patents Examined by Jermaine L Jenkins
  • Patent number: 12085470
    Abstract: A bolt tightening torque management structure for a bolt for fastening a component includes: the bolt including a plurality of projections of different heights on a bearing surface of a head; a non-conductive film that is formed on the surface of the component, has a shaft hole through which a shaft of the bolt extends, and has a predetermined size; and a conductive film that has the shaft hole and a plurality of grooves, through which the projections extend, is formed on the non-conductive film, and has the same planar shape as the non-conductive film. The projections other than the projection having the smallest height are configured to be in contact with the surface of the component when the tightening torque of the bolt is appropriate. The base of each projection has a width dimensioned to close the corresponding groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation
    Inventors: Eri Matsunaga, Tadashi Minotani, Masayuki Tsuda
  • Patent number: 12085550
    Abstract: Provided is a device for testing solubility of drugs in gastrointestinal tract. The device for testing solubility includes: a plurality of vessels respectively corresponding to gastrointestinal tract of a living body; digestive juice supply devices supplying digestive juice to the vessel requiring the supply of the digestive juice; liquid delivery paths each being provided between the vessels and extending from an upstream-side vessel to a downstream-side vessel; delivery driving sources applying a fluid force to a mixed liquid of the digestive juice and an oral drug in the liquid delivery paths; and a control device controlling delivery speeds of the delivery driving sources according to a temporal change of a flow rate from an upstream side to a downstream side of the gastrointestinal tract of the living body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Hitachi Zosen Corporation
    Inventor: Takayasu Yokobayashi
  • Patent number: 12078050
    Abstract: A method for controlling a state of a first tube, said first tube being intended to be integrated in an extraction structure, a first server managing a digital descriptor of the first tube, said digital descriptor having a first set of data stored on at least a first memory, said first set of data comprising at least: one identification number of the first tube and; a completion status and a planification status, the method includes generating a first request to a first server from a computer located near the first tube acquiring the identification number in order to generate an inventory status of the first tube, acquiring a first value of a completion status of the first tube, acquiring a second value of a planification status of the first tube, and generating at least one alert when the first or the second value is equal to a predefined state value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: VALLOUREC OIL AND GAS FRANCE
    Inventors: Yann Gallois, Cyril Blanpied
  • Patent number: 12066420
    Abstract: An analyzer and a control method thereof, a detection system, and a storage medium are provided. The control method of the analyzer includes: determining whether the analyzer obtains an analysis parameter corresponding to a detection chip used for detection: requesting and obtaining the analysis parameter in a case of being determined that the analyzer does not obtain the analysis parameter; and performing detection on the detection chip and analyzing a substance to be analyzed contained in the detection chip by using the analysis parameter to obtain analysis data of the substance to be analyzed in a case of being determined that the analyzer obtains the analysis parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Qin Qin, Jing Li, Yahua Yuan, Hongquan Li, Mengli Feng, Yufan Zhang, Jing Zhao
  • Patent number: 12066448
    Abstract: An inspection result of a specimen inspection automation system can be reported within a prescribed time, even if a large number of urgent specimens have been input. An instruction reception unit receives turn around time (TAT) information and a discharge instruction. The necessity of discharging a specimen for which the instruction was issued with the discharge instruction is determined and a discharge instruction unit creates a discharge destination and a conveyance route to the discharge destination for the specimen. A discharge mechanism discharges the specimen for which the instruction was issued. Even for a specimen which is caused to wait for processing due to the occurrence of specimen congestion and for which there is a risk of an inspection result reporting delay, an inspection result can be reported within a prescribed time by switching from automatic processing by the system to manual processing by an operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: HITACHI HIGH-TECH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Satohiro Hamano, Shigeru Yano, Misato Fukami, Ai Masuda
  • Patent number: 12066352
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for detecting a leak in a vacuum assembly comprising the steps: implementation of a first detection process to identify a leak area, involving the supply of a vacuum assembly which has a plurality of sensors for detecting a parameter, the determination of values of the parameter over time during the evacuation of a cavity of the vacuum assembly, the creation of a value-time curve for each sensor of the vacuum assembly from the values detected for the respective sensors by means of an evaluation unit, the comparison of the value-time curves created with one another and identification of differences depending on the comparison by means of the evaluation unit, and the identification of a leak area in the vacuum assembly depending on the differences determined in the value-time curves and the respective position of the sensor in relation to the vacuum assembly; and implementation of a second detection process following the first detection process to detect the leak w
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignees: DEUTSCHES ZENTRUM FUER LUFT—UND RAUMFAHRT, AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Hakan Ucan, Anja Haschenburger, Clemens Heim, Jan Timo Hesse
  • Patent number: 12060684
    Abstract: A system for compaction measurement includes a first compaction measurement apparatus arrangeable on a compaction machine and configured to determine, on the basis of a measured acceleration of a measurement probe of the first compaction measurement apparatus as a result of a measurement vibration and/or an acceleration of a compaction element of the compaction machine, at least one first stationary compaction value that informs about a local compaction of the subsoil or the surfacing for at least a first position, and to output the same with associated positional information for the first position; a second compaction measurement apparatus being mobile and configured to identify, upon interaction or contact with the subsoil or the surface, the local compaction of the subsoil or the surfacing for at least the first position and to output, on the basis thereof, at least one first mobile compaction value with associated positional information for the first position; and a calculation unit configured to compare
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: MOBA Mobile Automation AG
    Inventor: Bernhard Marx
  • Patent number: 12061130
    Abstract: The present application provides a semiconductor pressure sensor having high manufacturing stability and high accuracy. A second silicon substrate is bonded across an oxide film to one main face of a first silicon substrate, in which a recessed portion that becomes a reference pressure chamber and an alignment mark are formed, whereby the first silicon substrate and the second silicon substrate are joined in a state wherein the recessed portion and the alignment mark are covered by the second silicon substrate. The alignment mark is detected using an infrared sensor, positioning is carried out using the alignment mark, and a gauge resistor, which is a pressure-sensitive element portion, is formed in a diaphragm formed in the second silicon substrate positioned above the recessed portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2024
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
    Inventor: Eiji Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 12055531
    Abstract: A method and a corresponding device for calibrating a gas detection device with a measuring chamber for generating a gas chromatogram. A sequence of at least two consecutive partial injections separated by a pause is carried out, each comprising a predetermined amount of a sample-gas mixture to be injected into the measuring chamber, and the gas detection device generates a measurement signal by means of gas chromatography. The measurement signal correlates with the presence and/or concentration of a component of the sample-gas mixture. Due to the different partial injections, a plurality of measurement signals can be obtained, which means that depending on these measurement signals the necessary information for a calibration can be obtained automatically even if the transfer function of the detector unit is non-linear. In this way, a rapid and automated calibration can be achieved, which means a double advantage for the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Inventor: Arne Jünemann
  • Patent number: 12055249
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are directed to apparatus and methods for automatic fluid flow system connectors. The system generally includes a load cell interface coupled to a console and a ring connector coupled to a fluid collection system. The ring connector can be releasably engaged with the load cell using a bayonet locking mechanism. One of the ring connector or the load cell can include a plate transitionable along a transverse axis between an engaged position and a disengaged as the ring connector rotates about a transverse axis. The plate can include electrical contacts configured to engage along the transverse axis and mitigate wear and damage to the electrical contacts, extending the usable life of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Jason Jishen Cheng, Rohit Sinha, Michal Tourchak
  • Patent number: 12048468
    Abstract: Medical devices and related methods, and, more specifically, cryogenic surgical systems and related methods are disclosed. Some example cryogenic surgical systems may include a cryosurgical control unit configured to cool a cryosurgical probe to a temperature colder than a temperature at which flow of cryogenic fluid to the probe is stopped. Some example tank level indicating systems may utilize the pressure of the fluid in the tank and a temperature of the exterior wall of the tank to indicate liquid level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: AtriCure, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathon McHale, Frank M. Fago, Stefan Stefanov
  • Patent number: 12043501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vacuum multi-sensing unit (10) used for adhesion and transfer of an object (P) together with a vacuum pump (23) in a vacuum transfer system. The multi-sensing unit (10) of the present invention includes a plurality of sensors (13) to perform multi-sensing, wherein individual and collective control of the built-in sensors (13) is possible. Therefore, in particular, when a plurality of vacuum pumps (23) are required for transfer of objects (P), the plurality of vacuum pumps (23) are allowed to correspond to a single unit (10), and thus, compared to a conventional sensing unit individually attached to each vacuum pump, there is superior effect in terms of the efficiency of manufacture, installation, management, operation, and control of the unit (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: VTEC CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Ho-Young Cho
  • Patent number: 12036828
    Abstract: A tire electronics assembly includes a base and a plurality of modules. The base is mechanically attached to the tire and includes an electronic device. The base also includes a plurality of mechanical attachment elements arranged side-by-side in a row. Each module includes an electronic device and a mechanical attachment element. Each mechanical attachment element on a module is configured to releasably mechanically attach to any one of the mechanical attachment elements on the base. In this configuration, the modules are interchangeably mechanically attachable to the base in side-by side positions in row. The base further includes a plurality of electrical contacts arranged side-by-side in a row. Each module has an electrical contact that is configured to releasably electrically connect with any one of the electrical contacts on the base, whereby the modules are interchangeably electrically connectable with the base in side-by-side positions in a row.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin E. Scheifele, Hans R. Dorfi
  • Patent number: 12037030
    Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring arrangement for monitoring a railway track having rails fastened to sleepers, wherein a fibre optic cable is connected to a measuring device in order to detect a strain acting on a rail. In this, the fibre optic cable is clamped in a detachable manner into at least one rail fastening. In this way, a strain transmitted from the rail via the rail fastening to the sleeper acts directly on the fibre optic cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: PRODES GmbH
    Inventor: Krzysztof Wilczek
  • Patent number: 12038132
    Abstract: The invention relates to a head (2) for a tank (1) used to store pressurised gas, comprising, in an integrated manner: at least two components (131, 132) for treating, distributing and/or shutting off the gas; an upstream connector (20) suitable for being removably attached in a boss (4) of the tank (1); and downstream outlet pipes (211, 212) suitable for connecting the head (2) to any system using said gas by means of the aforementioned components (131, 132). According to the invention, each component (131, 132) comprises at least two sealing devices (141, 142) defining an intermediate space therebetween, and at least one pipe (12), called tapping pipe, connects each of the intermediate spaces and a common space (8) into which ail the tapping pipes (12) emerge, with an orifice (15) providing a connection between the common space (8) and a gas-detection device (16).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: AD-VENTA
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Mussot, Antoine Joly
  • Patent number: 12031951
    Abstract: The invention involves a method for testing a damage tolerance property in an aluminum alloy part with the following steps: measure at least one property representative of a the part's tensile strength; use the property measured in step a) as input datum (xi) of a neural network estimator; estimate, using the estimator, the representative property of the part's tensile strength; the method being characterized in that it includes: consideration of an acceptance threshold and comparison of the property estimated at step c) to the acceptance threshold, taking into account a confidence interval; based on the comparison: consider that the part passes the test; or consider that the part does not pass the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: CONSTELLIUM ISSOIRE
    Inventors: Pablo Lorenzino, Nicolas Bayona-Carrillo
  • Patent number: 12025539
    Abstract: Disclosed is a module for sampling from a surface of an industrial vessel without requiring a person to descend into the industrial vessel, using a swab including a stem and a sampling tip, including a swab holder and a conveyor; the swab holder is adapted to receive and secure one end of the swab stem; and the conveyor is configured to set the swab holder in motion on the surface of the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: LABORATOIRE FRANÇAIS DU FRACTIONNEMENT ET DES BIOTECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Christophe Olivier, Olivier Dupuis, Quentin Deltour
  • Patent number: 12025590
    Abstract: A loading system for a Hopkinson pressure bar test under water-gas-temperature multi-field coupling action includes: a sample sealed cabin which includes sealing flanges, Y-shaped and high-temperature resistant sealing rings, and a sealed cabin body; a gas pressure loading device which includes a high-pressure gas tank, a pressure regulating valve, a second barometer, a second high-pressure valve and a first three-way valve connected in sequence; a water pressure loading device which includes an electric pressure test water pump, a water pressure gauge, an accumulator and a one-way valve connected in sequence; a temperature loading device which includes thermocouple heating rods, a temperature display and a thermocouple temperature control circuit board connected in sequence; and a dynamic and static combined loading device which includes an axial pressure loading device, an impact loading device and a Hopkinson pressure bar member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Taiyuan University of Technology
    Inventors: Guorui Feng, Kai Wang, Jinwen Bai, Jun Guo, Boqiang Cui, Xudong Shi, Haotian Wu, Xinyu Yang, Cheng Song
  • Patent number: 12025520
    Abstract: A method test an arrangement for measuring a torque acting on a steering shaft of a motor vehicle. The measurement is carried out using the inverse magnetostrictive effect. The steering shaft has an axis and at least two magnetization areas extending circumferentially around the axis. The arrangement comprises at least four magnetic field sensors for measuring an axial component of a magnetic field caused by the magnetization as well as by the torque. There are at least two combinations of at least two of the magnetic field sensors each, each of which is sufficient to measure the torque. First and second measurement values of the torque are determined with first and second combinations of the magnetic field sensors. The first measurement value and the second measurement value are compared, as a result of which a malfunction of the arrangement can be recognized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stephan Neuschaefer-Rube, Thomas Lindenmayr, Bernd Wittmann
  • Patent number: 12023749
    Abstract: A method for grinding a gear toothing, in which a target value with a tolerance range is defined for the tooth width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: KAPP NILES GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Sergiy Grinko