Abstract: A gas flow measuring method is provided. A first pressure of a gas in a first and a second flow path is measured. A gas is supplied to the first and the second flow paths by repeating gas supply and stop of the gas supply, and a gas supply time is measured. A second pressure and a temperature of the gas in the first and the second flow path is measured, a third pressure of the gas in the second flow path is measured after the gas is exhausted from the second flow path, and a fourth pressure of the gas in the first and the second flow path is measured. The gas flow supplied to the first and the second flow path is calculated based on the first to fourth pressures and the temperature, and corrected based on a theoretical gas supply time and a calculated average time.
Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to a gas detector test fixture (102) that recycles test gas, which can then be reused. A portable gas detector test fixture (102), comprises a test chamber (104), a processor (134), a docking connector (132) communicatively coupled to the processor (134), an output device (138) communicatively coupled to the processor (134), a memory (136) communicatively coupled to the processor (134), and an application (137) stored in the memory (136) that, when executed by the processor (134), is configured to conduct a bump test on a portable gas detector (106) plugged into the docking connector (132) and to output the bump test result to the output device (138).
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 2, 2018
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2024
Assignee:
HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
Inventors:
Shane Lee McEwen, Jacob Thomas Spector, Andrew Nilsson, Chris Press
Abstract: A pipeline inspection device, including a rotatable drum housing a cable, where the cable is extendable into a pipe, a camera positioned on an end of the cable, and a hub housing electrical components of the pipeline inspection device and including a battery housing. A stand includes a mounting assembly having a first portion rotatably supporting the drum and a second portion supporting the hub within an interior of the drum, the second portion including a core, where the hub is removably coupled to the mounting assembly via the core. The hub is removably coupled to the mounting assembly by a first engagement member on the hub and a second engagement member on the core.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 10, 2022
Date of Patent:
February 6, 2024
Assignee:
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION
Inventors:
Samuel J. Krohlow, Christopher J. Turner
Abstract: The present invention provides a modular advertising system. One object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising system that may be secured to a pole or other external surface and elevated by a user to a desired height without the need of a ladder or lift. Another object of the current invention may also be to provide a quick-release assembly that may be used to quickly couple and de-couple the assembly from a pole or other external surface/structure. Another object of the current invention may be to provide a modular assembly that can be adaptable to a number of surfaces, such as a pole surface, ground surface or horizontal surface. An additional object of the current invention may be to provide a modular advertising display having interchangeable modular structures that may be configured to vary the position and number of advertising displays presented to consumers.
Abstract: A portable, single-fixation, magnetic derailment mitigation device may be fixed on a rail track for measuring the deflection of the rail track. The magnetically fixing device is used for measuring vertical track deflection (sleeper voids), horizontal track deflection, ambient and rail temperature, rail angle, vibration, displacement, and location. The derailment mitigation device sends digital notifications and/or alarms during the live train and/or freight operations to help prevent derailments, rail buckles, breaks, and pull apart. The measured data and/or all events obtained from the derailment mitigation device is stored in the data storage such as cloud storage and viewed from any smart devices.
Abstract: A drilling fluid inhibition evaluation device includes a main test member, a temperature control pressurization system, a gas source, a circulation heating system, a confining pressure pump, a central control system, a computer, an ultrasonic detector and a safety valve electrically connected through pipelines, respectively, the main test member and the temperature control pressurization system sequentially connected with the gas source; the present disclosure can pre-pressurize experimental fluid and then inject the fluid into a dilatometer, so as to prevent the fluid from generating obvious changes of phase states, eliminate pressure setting errors caused by a saturated vapor pressure of the fluid, improve accuracy of evaluation results, inspect a real expansion state of the sample and simultaneously monitor structural change characteristics of a rock sample in real time through reflection conditions of sound waves.
Abstract: A health monitoring device having gas detection function is disclosed. The health monitoring device includes a main body. The main body has at least one inlet and at least one outlet, and includes a gas detection module. The gas detection module includes a piezoelectric actuator and at least one sensor. Gas is inhaled into the main body through the inlet by the piezoelectric actuator, is discharged out through the outlet, and is transported to the at least one sensor to be detected so as to obtain gas information.
Abstract: An apparatus for communicating the status of a consumable having a tubular housing with a channel, wherein the channel includes a proximal section and a distal section separated by an internal flange, a power module assembly including a coaster coupled on the proximal section of the tubular housing, a top cover, and a bottom cover coupled to the distal section of the tubular housing, a sensor coupled to the coaster for determining a level of beverage in a beverage container, and electronic circuitry for controlling a status indicator, wherein the sensor is in electrical communication with the electronic circuitry, wherein the status indicator is operably coupled to the sensor; and wherein the status indicator is covered by a lampshade.
Abstract: Dual-tone horn assemblies and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example dual scroll assembly includes a nozzle having a first portion of the nozzle has a first diameter and a second portion of the nozzle has a second diameter that has a size that is different from the first diameter, a first spiraled channel that receives air from the first portion of the nozzle. The air traveling through the first spiraled channel produces a first tone at a first frequency. A divider plate is disposed between the first spiraled channel and a second spiraled channel. The second spiraled channel receives the air from the second portion of the nozzle. The air traveling through the second spiraled channel produces a second tone at a second frequency. The first tone and the second tone when produced simultaneously create a dyad.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 30, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2024
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
Marco Sanchez, Beatriz Barrios, J Elias Ruiz
Abstract: A liquid chromatography sample manager includes a sampling mechanism; a sample platter mounted in the sampling mechanism, the sample platter configured to rotate about a first vertical axis; a needle arm mounted within the sampling mechanism, the needle arm configured to rotate about a second vertical axis; and a sample delivery system in fluidic communication with solvent delivery system, the sample delivery system including a sample needle attached to the needle arm, the sample delivery system configured to transfer a first sample from a first sample vial carrier located in the sample platter into a chromatographic flow stream.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
March 16, 2021
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2024
Assignee:
WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
Inventors:
Joshua A. Burnett, Rose Solow, David A. Simpson, Marc E. Lemelin
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a telemetric fitting for a liquid-level gauge, the telemetric fitting being configured to derive liquid-level information from the liquid-level gauge when attached thereto and wirelessly transmit at radio frequencies the liquid-level information.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 1, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2024
Inventors:
John Richard Haddy, Michael Alexander St. Leger Neuman
Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for isolation detection. In one implementation, a radial acoustic log is obtained. The radial acoustic log is captured using a radial sensor of an acoustic logging tool deployed within a first structure. The first structure disposed within a second structure in a subterranean environment. A radial symmetry is determined using the radial acoustic log. An eccentricity of the first structure relative to the second structure is determined based on the radial symmetry.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 26, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 23, 2024
Assignees:
CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY, PIPELINES 2 DATA (P2D) LIMITED
Inventors:
Geoff Steel, Mark Walsh, Stephen John Mayo
Abstract: A portable multi-purpose safety triangle includes: a tripod including: a sign unit; and a support unit which supports the sign unit and is configured to be selectively set in one of a folded state and an unfolded state; and a frame including: a frame body having an accommodation space for accommodating the tripod therein; and a frame cap selectively coupled to the frame body. The support unit includes: a first assistant support and a second assistant support that support the sign unit; an elastic member whose both ends are respectively connected to the first assistant support and the second assistant support, the elastic member providing a restoring force to the first assistant support and the second assistant support; and a main support that supports the elastic member. The sign unit includes a flexible material such that the size thereof is changed according to the state of the support unit.
Abstract: A system for testing properties of a sample, the system including a test cell. The test cell includes a cell casing having a first end piece, a second end piece, and at least one wall extending between the first end piece and the second end piece. The cell casing defines a pressure boundary enclosing an interior region of the cell. The test cell further includes a sample chamber, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir disposed within the pressure boundary. The sample chamber defines an interior region. The first reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The second reservoir fluidly connects to the interior region of the sample chamber. The test cell also has a piston assembly having a piston fluid chamber and a piston with a stem extending into the piston fluid chamber. The piston partially defines the sample chamber.
Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for a fuel delivery system and a fuel level sensor assembly thereof. In one example, a fuel level sensor includes a wiper assembly with spring-loaded wiper contacts. Cylindrical springs are provided between a wiper housing and the contacts to bias the wiper contacts into contact with a resistive card.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 18, 2021
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2024
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC
Inventors:
José David Mondragón Avelar, Sebastian Rosas Contreras, Miguel Angel Benitez Torreblanca, Tanya Stephany Soriano Canchola
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an oil well monitoring apparatus and method. The oil well monitoring apparatus includes a mixed liquid inlet and a mixed liquid outlet of a mixed liquid of oil, gas, and water in a ground pipeline connected to a wellhead of an oil well, a gas-liquid separator, an inlet of which is connected to the mixed liquid inlet, and a liquid monitoring member, which is connected between a liquid outlet of the gas-liquid separator and the mixed liquid outlet, and a gas monitoring member, which is connected between a gas outlet of the gas-liquid separator and the mixed liquid outlet, and a data processing device, which is configured to calculate a liquid production amount of the oil well based on the liquid monitoring data and calculate a gas production amount of the oil well based on the gas monitoring data.
Abstract: Described herein are implements that include a vehicle having a system for sensing or testing soil and/or vegetation as the vehicle traverses a field.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 7, 2020
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2024
Assignee:
CLIMATE LLC
Inventors:
Dale Koch, Todd Swanson, Kent Levy, Adam Vaccari, Jason Stoller
Abstract: A system and a method are provided for calculating the cetane number, pour point, cloud point, aniline point, and/or octane number of a crude oil and its fractions from the density and gel permeation chromatography data of a sample of the crude oil.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 11, 2018
Date of Patent:
January 16, 2024
Assignee:
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY
Inventors:
Omer Refa Koseoglu, Saroj Kumar Panda, Hendrik Muller
Abstract: A fluid supply monitoring system includes a fluid sensor configured to identify a flow rate of a fluid through a supply line. The system comprises a valve configured to control the flow rate through the supply line and a pressure sensor configured to detect a fluid pressure. A controller is configured to receive the flow rate data and identify fluid consumption from the supply line based on the flow rate. The controller is further configured to compare the fluid consumption of a usage event to one of a time limit and a volume limit. In response to the fluid consumption exceeding the time limit or the volume limit, the controller controls the valve to a closed position and identifies a potential fluid leak. With the valve in the closed position, the controller processes a verification procedure that identifies whether the potential fluid leak is an actual fluid leak.