Patents Examined by Jermaine L Jenkins
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Patent number: 11835544Abstract: Realized is a device capable of measuring a wind speed and a wind direction with high precision while reducing the effect of ambient noise. The device includes an acoustic wave transmitting section that transmits a measurement acoustic wave, an acoustic wave receiving section that receives the measurement acoustic wave transmitted from the acoustic wave transmitting section, a signal selecting section that determines a characteristic of the measurement acoustic wave, and a wind speed calculating section that calculates a wind speed by analyzing a signal received by the acoustic wave receiving section. The signal selecting section selects, as the measurement acoustic wave, an acoustic wave that includes a low-intensity frequency bandwidth selected from a noise signal which the acoustic wave receiving section receives when the measurement acoustic wave is not transmitted.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: SONY SEMICONDUCTOR SOLUTIONS CORPORATIONInventor: Naoya Haneda
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Patent number: 11821991Abstract: Disclosed is in the present disclosure a dynamic compensation wind measurement lidar system, including a laser, an A/D converter, a signal processor, and a data processor. The signal processor includes a power spectrum calculation module, a motion sensor, and a pulse integration module. The pulse integration module divides an optical pulse transmitted in a single beam period into n sections for integration, where real-time motion and attitude data collected by the motion sensor is added to each of the sections for integration to improve a signal-to-noise ratio by integrating a power spectral density for a plurality of periodic pulse signals. In the present disclosure, by means of integrating optical pulses in single-beam dwell time by sections and attitude superimposing, an attitude compensation frequency may be greatly increased, and the attitude compensation frequency is adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2023Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: Nanjing Movelaser Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jianwei Shao, Hailong Zhu, Zengli Xiao, Zhi Li, Chen Deng
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Patent number: 11815272Abstract: A method for providing a warning of the risk of Legionella in a fluid conductor, the method including determining the percentage of a duration a fluid is disposed in the fluid conductor at a temperature in which Legionella can thrive during a period, wherein if the percentage of the duration is greater than about 50% of the period, a first indication of a risk of Legionella is raised.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Intellihot, Inc.Inventors: Sridhar Deivasigamani, Sivaprasad Akasam
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Patent number: 11796559Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, a system and a method for monitoring river flow velocity based on differential pressure measurement, comprising: a hull floating on a water surface with an aspect ratio of the hull being greater than one, characterized in that pressure sensors are respectively provided on an upstream face of a front end and a downstream face of a rear end below the floatation line of a ship; an electronic instrument is provided in the hull, and the electronic instrument comprises an acquisition module connected to the two pressure sensors, the acquisition module being connected to a data processing module with a memory, and the data processing module being connected to a satellite positioning module and a wireless communication module.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: CHINA INSTITUTE OF WATER RESOURCES AND HYDROPOWER RESEARCHInventors: Wenqi Peng, Yongsheng Zhang, Xiaobo Liu, Xuekai Chen, Weijie Wang, Fei Dong
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Patent number: 11796411Abstract: A sensor includes a housing having a accommodating room, a flexible plate provided in the accommodating room and moveable to induce a medium pressure change in the accommodating room, and a pressure sensing component for sensing the pressure change. The pressure sensing component and the flexible plate are assembled and moveable together. In the sensor of the present invention, after an external signal to be sensed is transmitted to the sensor, the flexible plate moves to induce air disturbances, and then the pressure sensing component receives a pressure change induced by the air disturbances and performs signal sensing. Compared with the conventional sound sensor, the sensor of the present invention provides no opening communicating with the external environment. Therefore, the impact of foreign objects, noise and other environmental factors on the sensor can be avoided, and the signal generated by the object not to be sensed can be effectively reduced.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: GETTOP ACOUSTIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Kuan-Hong Hsieh, Shih-Chia Chiu, Sung-Cheng Lo, Bo-Cheng You, Chun-Kai Chan, Wei-Leun Fang
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Patent number: 11788912Abstract: A micromechanical pressure sensor device and a corresponding manufacturing method. The micromechanical pressure sensor device is equipped with a sensor substrate; a diaphragm system that is anchored in the sensor substrate and that includes a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm situated spaced apart therefrom, which are circumferentially connected to one another in an edge area and enclose a reference pressure in an interior space formed in between; and a plate-shaped electrode that is suspended in the interior space and that is situated spaced apart from the first diaphragm and from the second diaphragm and forms a first capacitor with the first diaphragm and forms a second capacitor with the second diaphragm. The first diaphragm and the second diaphragm are designed in such a way that they are deformable toward one another when acted on by an external pressure.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Heribert Weber, Peter Schmollngruber
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Patent number: 11788932Abstract: A device for nondestructive viscoelastic characterization of materials, comprising: a tubular shell, having inside a through-recess provided with at least a first and a second shrinkage; a first rod, provided with a base of ferromagnetic material (8), sliding inside said shell between a first position, in which said ferrule does not project to the lower base of said shell, and a second position, in which said ferrule projects to said lower base; a first spring configured to push said ferrule outwards; a displacement sensor configured to read the displacement of said first rod; a button, sliding-between a stroke greater than the one of said first rod, and integral to a second rod provided with a magnet and coaxial to said first rod; a second spring.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Inventors: Francesco Timpone, Aleksandr Sakhnevych, Flavio Farroni
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Patent number: 11782187Abstract: A method is provided of calculating the total amount of artificial precipitation in a seeded area compared to a non-seeded area, which is capable of increasing the reliability of quantitative determination of seeding effect, observation data, and numerical model prediction data obtained from artificial precipitation experiments, of increasing the amount of water resources through weather modification experiments, of accomplishing various effects (drought reduction, forest fire prevention, fine dust reduction, fog reduction, hail suppression, etc.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: National Institute of Meteorological SciencesInventors: Yonghun Ro, Ki-Ho Chang, Joo-Wan Cha, Sanghee Chae, Woonseon Jung, Chulkyu Lee
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Patent number: 11767218Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided a MEMS pressure sensor, comprising: a sensor portion comprising a deformable membrane and a first volume, and a valve portion comprising a first output to a first side of the pressure sensor and a second output to a second side of the pressure sensor. The valve portion is operable to close the second output and open the first output to equalize pressure in the first volume with pressure at the first side of the pressure sensor for calibrating the sensor; and close the first output and open the second output to equalize pressure in the first volume with pressure at the second side of the pressure sensor for pressure measurement.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT OyInventors: Tapio Pernu, Jukka Kyynäräinen, Jaakko Saarilahti
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Patent number: 11768123Abstract: A pressure sensor includes a cylindrical member configured to be attached to a body having a fluid passage, and a pressure sensor unit connected to the cylindrical member for detecting a pressure of a fluid flowing through the fluid passage, wherein the cylindrical member is made of a nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy material or a stainless steel material, wherein the pressure sensor unit includes a sensor body closed at one end with a diaphragm and a pressure detecting element for outputting displacement of the diaphragm as pressure, and wherein the sensor body is made of a cobalt-nickel alloy material, and is connected at an opening side end portion to one end portion of the cylindrical member.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: FUJIKIN INCORPORATEDInventors: Atsushi Hidaka, Takatoshi Nakatani, Nobukazu Ikeda, Kouji Nishino, Ryousuke Dohi
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Patent number: 11767841Abstract: The present invention provides wireless sensor technology seamlessly integrated into a pump system having a pump, a motor and a drive, has diagnostic and prognostic intelligence that utilizes sensor data, allows real-time condition monitoring; enables easy access to data and analytics via smart devices (i.e., smart phones and tablets); allows for easy remote monitoring (i.e., web portal) of the pump system; allows self-learning artificial intelligence (AI) built-in that adapts to changing conditions; and allows for smart pump system remote control. In operation, the present invention monitors the health and performance of the pump system that allows the user to get real-time data and intelligence virtually anywhere and anytime, as well as real-time diagnostics and prognostics, and also allows for smart control of the pump system remotely via smart device, and reduces downtime of equipment.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: ITT MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES LLCInventors: Bradley Decook, Daniel Kernan
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Patent number: 11761836Abstract: A system and a method for evaluating atomization efficiency of a wind-driven atomizer. The system for evaluating atomization efficiency of a wind-driven atomizer comprises a detection platform, a wind tunnel mechanism and a traction measurement mechanism are arranged above the detection platform, the traction measurement mechanism is disposed beside the wind outlet end of the wind tunnel mechanism, an atomizer mechanism and an atomization measurement mechanism are sequentially disposed on the detection platform along the direction of a wind field provided by the wind tunnel mechanism, and the atomizer mechanism is connected with the traction measurement mechanism. The system and the method may effectively evaluate the atomization efficiency and provide quantitative evaluation indicators for the detection of working performance of the wind-driven atomizer, and has the advantages of convenient operation, accurate detection, precise measurement results, and high reliability of evaluation indicators.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: BEIJING RESEARCH CENTER OF INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT FOR AGRICULTUREInventors: Ruirui Zhang, Liping Chen, Longlong Li, Gang Xu, Yao Wen, Tongchuan Yi
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Patent number: 11754455Abstract: A pressure measuring device includes a ceramic pressure sensor and a process connection, the pressure sensor including a measuring membrane. The pressure measuring device further includes a carrier made of titanium and having a free-standing tubular carrier region running parallel to the surface normal onto the measuring membrane and having an end region adjacent the process connection connected to the process connection and an end region opposite the process connection to which the pressure sensor is fastened by a jointing that connects an outer edge of a front face of the pressure sensor to the end region of the carrier opposite the process connection and carries the pressure sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KGInventors: Nils Ponath, Andreas Rossberg, Elke Schmidt
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Patent number: 11745288Abstract: A pressure measuring device includes a ceramic pressure sensor including a ceramic measuring membrane and a sensor mounting configured to secure the pressure sensor such that a membrane region of the measuring membrane surrounded by a membrane edge is contactable with a medium having a pressure to be measured. The sensor mounting includes a titanium or titanium alloy mounting element including an opening through which the membrane region is contactable with the medium. The membrane edge is connected directly with the mounting element by a diffusion weld produced by a diffusion welding method.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: Endress+Hauser SE+Co. KGInventors: Andreas Rossberg, Anh Tuan Tham, Elke Schmidt, Nils Ponath, Jonas Conradt, Yanli Wang, Thomas Uehlin
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Patent number: 11738887Abstract: A method of evaluating fatigue damage of a rotor mast. The method includes performing an x-ray diffraction (“XRD”) inspection of the rotor mast, assessing fatigue damage sustained by the rotor mast based on results of the XRD inspection, and determining whether the rotor mast is suitable for continued use based on the assessed fatigue damage.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Steve Cates, Caydn White, Kevin Brooker
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Patent number: 11740150Abstract: In an electrostatic capacity sensor 1, first electrodes 11a to 11d are provided on a substrate 10, and an electrode support 14 has dielectric properties and elasticity and is fixed to the substrate 10. A second electrode 12 is provided in the electrode support 14 so as to face the first electrodes 11a to 11d with a distance from the first electrodes 11a to 11d. The electrostatic capacity sensor has improved durability.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignees: Honda Motor Co., Ltd., The University of British ColumbiaInventors: Ryusuke Ishizaki, Mirza Saquib Sarwar, John D. W. Madden
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Patent number: 11731466Abstract: A tire wear detection apparatus for a vehicle includes a tire side apparatus and a vehicle body side system. In response to a wet road surface being detected, from a vibration waveform of a tire indicated by a detection signal according to a magnitude of a vibration of the tire, the tire side apparatus is configured to (i) acquire a peak level value of a vibration level at a stepping time at which an apparatus corresponding position in the tire corresponding to an arranged position of the tire side apparatus starts to contact the road surface, and/or (ii) calculate a level value of the vibration level in a post-kicking range after the apparatus corresponding position kicks to separate from the road surface, so as to generate a wear data indicating a wear state of the tire.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Yoichiro Suzuki, Takatoshi Sekizawa
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Patent number: 11733122Abstract: A system that monitors toilets for leaks using in-toilet monitors with pressure sensors that are placed underwater in toilet tanks. Monitors can be dropped into tanks without additional wiring or installation; they may be battery powered and may transmit data wirelessly. Data may be analyzed by a server that detects leaks or other malfunctions. Pressure data may be filtered to remove the effect of barometric pressure, to measure the height of water in the tank. The system may learn the flush pressure change pattern for each toilet; pressure changes that do not match this pattern may indicate problems such as leaks. Data may indicate the type of leak, such as an open flapper or a leaking valve. Toilet monitors may measure temperature, and the system may generate alerts when freezing appears imminent. The system may keep flush counts for each toilet to support maintenance and water consumption measurement.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2023Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: ANACOVE, LLCInventors: Ian Amihay Lerner, Alistair Ian Chatwin, Roswell Reid Roberts, III, Carlos Shteremberg
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Patent number: 11725995Abstract: Various embodiments of a pressure sensor assembly and an implantable medical device that includes such assembly are disclosed. The assembly includes a substrate having a via that extends through the substrate along a via axis between a first major surface and a second major surface of the substrate, a membrane disposed on the first major surface of the substrate and over the via, and a patterned metal layer disposed on a first major surface of the membrane, a portion of such layer including a first capacitor plate. The assembly further includes an integrated circuit disposed adjacent to the first major surface of the membrane and electrically connected to the metal layer. The integrated circuit includes a second capacitor plate disposed on or within a substrate of the integrated circuit. The first capacitor plate and the second capacitor plate form a variable capacitor disposed along the via axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2022Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Fenner, David A. Ruben, Andrew J. Ries, Chetan Patel
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Patent number: 11709109Abstract: The PCB wind tunnel test device includes: a flow-stabilizing structure, which includes: a box used to provide flow channels for air entering the flow-stabilizing structure; flow-stabilizing plates, which are inserted into the cavities of the box in a layered manner; a wind source, arranged at an air inlet of the flow-stabilizing structure; a test device, arranged at the outlet of the flow-stabilizing structure. When the flow-stabilizing structure receives the wind energy provided by the wind source, the state of the air flow is adjusted by flow stabilization, so that the test device tests the air passing through the flow-stabilizing structure. The present invention solves the problem that conventional wind tunnels cannot test at low air volumes and enables PCB testing at different ambient temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignees: Inventec (Pudong) Technology Corporation, INVENTEC CORPORATIONInventors: Hangyu Duan, Lianfei Zhang