Patents Examined by Mohammed E Keramet-Amircolai
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Patent number: 11460459Abstract: A liquid monitoring system includes a remote measurement device located at a location of the fire hydrant that is in contact with water provided by a water main. The remote measurement device has sensors that measure characteristics of the water and a communication interface that transmits measured information to a communication network device that may be located elsewhere on the fire hydrant. The communication network device communicates with a communication network.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: AMI INVESTMENTS, LLCInventors: Brian Morrow, Mike Vore, Charles Kitowski, Daniel Copeland, Leon G. McCullough
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Patent number: 11408881Abstract: A test meter and method for detecting the presence and/or concentration of an analyte in a liquid biological sample. The meter includes an internal cavity receiving a test strip. A pressure sensor is arranged and configured to sense a pressure exerted by the inserted test strip relative to the meter housing. A controller receives signals corresponding to the sensed pressure, compares the signal to a pressure threshold value, and indicates when the sensed pressure exceeds the pressure threshold value. The method is for detecting the application of an undue pressure applied against a test strip relative to a meter, and includes receiving a test strip in a meter in a position adjacent a pressure sensor, using the sensor to sense the pressure applied by the inserted test strip relative to the meter, and comparing the sensed pressure to a predetermined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2018Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: ROCHE DIABETES CARE, INC.Inventor: Benhur Aysin
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Patent number: 11397138Abstract: A method for analyzing the structure of an insoluble pigment compound is disclosed. In some embodiments, a method comprise determining a molecular weight of the pigment compound, the insoluble pigment compound by ultrasonic treatment in a solvent to form partial structural compounds, analyzing the elemental composition and the structure of partial structural compounds by liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance, respectively and determining the structure of the insoluble pigment compound from the analysis of the partial structural compounds and the molecular weight of the insoluble pigment compound.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Inventors: Yeu Young Youn, Sooyoung Kwak, Young Hee Lim, Hye Sung Cho, Yeon Hwa Lee
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Patent number: 11391712Abstract: A liquid monitoring system includes a remote measurement device located at a location of the fire hydrant that is in contact with water provided by a water main. The remote measurement device has sensors that measure characteristics of the water and a communication interface that transmits measured information to a communication network device that may be located elsewhere on the fire hydrant. The communication network device communicates with a communication network.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2019Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: AMI Investments, LLCInventors: Brian Morrow, Mike Vore, Charles Kitowski, Daniel Copeland, Leon G. McCullough
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Patent number: 11371977Abstract: A liquid monitoring system includes a remote measurement device located at a location of the fire hydrant that is in contact with water provided by a water main. The remote measurement device has sensors that measure characteristics of the water and a communication interface that transmits measured information to a communication network device that may be located elsewhere on the fire hydrant. The communication network device communicates with a communication network.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: AMI Investments, LLCInventors: Brian Morrow, Mike Vore, Charles Kitowski, Daniel Copeland, Leon G. McCullough
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Patent number: 11359951Abstract: Multiphase flow meters and related methods are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes an inlet manifold; an outlet manifold, first and second flow paths coupled between the inlet and outlet manifolds; and an analyzer to determine a flow rate of fluid flowing through the first and second flow paths based on a parameter of the fluid flowing through the first flow path.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2016Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Cheng-Gang Xie, Baptiste Germond, Guillaume Jolivet
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Patent number: 11307118Abstract: A dynamic device for sampling of a body of water, featuring the use of sterile collection equipment and precise parametric controls based on feedback data, so that when the device is activated the product of the sampling and filtration process therein accurately indicates the characteristics of the body of water from which the sample was taken. Various sensors help in providing data for bringing about precise parametric control of the dynamic device.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Smith-Root, Inc.Inventors: Austen Thomas, Jesse Howard, Lorin Mueller, Mike Tavakoli
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Patent number: 11300433Abstract: The present description includes a flexible sensor including a flexible substrate, a thermoelectric substrate formed on the flexible substrate, a first metal electrode that is formed on the flexible substrate and is connected to one end of the thermoelectric body, and a second metal electrode that is formed on the flexible substrate and is connected to another end of the thermoelectric body but spaced apart from the first metal electrode. The flexible sensor simply measures the temperature and the flow velocity with high accuracy. The change in temperature and flow velocity may be measured in real time. In addition, the flexible sensor may measure the temperature and the flow velocity of a fluid even when attached to a curved surface, and self-development is possible by the measurement.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Korea University Research and Business FoundationInventors: Wonjoon Choi, Byungseok Seo
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Patent number: 11287292Abstract: A sensor system is provided. A body includes a first side extension configured to mount to a helmet, a second side extension configured to mount to the helmet, and a processing module support member coupled to the first side extension and the second side extension configured to accommodate a processing module. A first sensor sub-assembly is positioned at least partially in the first side extension. The first sensor sub-assembly includes a first cable that includes a first plug configured to be plugged into the processing module, and a first sensor communicatively coupled to the first plug via the first cable.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Joshua D. Kitain, David J. Macannuco, Aaron P. Miller
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Patent number: 11199502Abstract: The present invention discloses a fully visual flow loop system for studying hydrate blockage.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: Dalian University of TechnologyInventors: Yongchen Song, Jiafei Zhao, Zheyuan Liu, Weiguo Liu, Yu Liu, Huiyong Liang, Jiawei Chu, Mingjun Yang, Yanghui Li
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Patent number: 11169066Abstract: The present application relates to a method for quantitative analysis of a polymer structure. Specifically, the method may be carried out through steps of measuring rheological properties and/or molecular weight distribution of the arbitrarily selected polymer, setting a random value for the selected polymer and then predicting the rheological property and/or the molecular weight distribution of the polymer from the random value, and comparing the measured value with the predicted value to determine the value of the structural parameter of the polymer.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Inventors: Sung Hyun Park, Chae Gyu Lee, Ye Hoon Im, Yu Taek Sung, Myung Han Lee, Oh Joo Kwon, Heon Yong Kwon, Dae Sik Hong
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Patent number: 11156534Abstract: A the quick extraction kit includes a column and a cap. The column has an interior space to be filled with materials for extraction and cleanup. The column has at its top an opening and a flange, and at its bottom an lower tube. The lower tube has an outlet at its bottom. The cap has a base plate, an upper tube on the base plate, and a pair of reinforcing ribs. In particular, the base plate of the cap and the flange of the column together creates a sealing joint there between by spin welding. The upper tube of the cap is in communication with the column and has an inlet. Each of the reinforcing ribs has a bottom surface bonded with the top surface of the base plate, and an inner side surface adjacent to the bottom surface and bonded with a peripheral side surface of the upper tube.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: GREAT ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: Chin-Shan Lee, Wen-Jui Hsiao
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Patent number: 11150118Abstract: A flow rate assembly can include a housing having a measurement channel extending along the housing axis and through a portion of the housing between the first and second ends of the housing, an outer cup portion positioned at least partly within the housing, and a transducer positioned within the outer cup portion and sealed from fluid flow past the outer cup portion, the transducer having a width perpendicular to the housing axis and greater than the width of the measurement channel, the transducer configured to generate an ultrasonic signal and to direct the ultrasonic signal through the measurement channel.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Blue-White Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Robert Gledhill, III, John Nguyen, Patrick M. Murphy, William M. McDowell
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Patent number: 11131573Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for determining an offset detection for a fuel level sensor fault. The method includes receiving an electrical resistance reading from a potentiometer of a fuel level sensor and generating an estimated fuel level based on an established fuel usage table that references the electrical resistance reading. The fuel level sensitivity is calculated based on the change in electrical resistance readings divided by the change in the estimated fuel levels (R/F). The fuel level sensitivity is compared to a predetermined sensitivity curve to determine any necessary offset to the electrical resistance reading. Finally, the fuel usage table is updated with the offset to the electrical resistance reading.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCInventors: Shiming Duan, Yao Hu, Mutasim A. Salman, Paul E. Krajewski
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Patent number: 11131590Abstract: The strain gage includes: a substrate formed from a resin material: a resistor provided on a surface of the substrate; and a fusion layer provided on an opposite surface, to the surface on which the resistor is provided. The fusion layer is a thermoplastic polyimide layer. There is provided the strain gage that has a thickness of as thin as possible and that makes a manufacture process of a load sensor simpler.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: MINEBEA MITSUMI INC.Inventors: Dohaku Inamori, Yosuke Ehara, Tadahiko Karaki
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Patent number: 11105760Abstract: A fluid sensor comprises a sensor material configured to come into contact at a surface region of same with a fluid and to obtain a first temporal change of a resistance value of the sensor material on the basis of the contact in a first sensor configuration and to obtain a second temporal change of the resistance value of the sensor material on the basis of the contact in a second sensor configuration. The fluid sensor comprises an output element configured to provide a sensor signal on the basis of the first and second temporal change of the resistance value.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Matthias Koenig, Guenther Ruhl
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Patent number: 11099201Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for the automated analysis of solids or fluids. Said device comprises a first station (5) having a metering unit (51) for the filling of at least one sample chamber (2) with a specified sample quantity, a second station (6) having at least one measurement device (61) for an analysis of the sample situated in a sample chamber (2) and a third station (7) having an emptying device and cleaning device (71, 72) for the at least one sample chamber (2). Moreover, there is provided a transport device (3) for a revolving transport of the at least one sample chamber (2) from one station to the next until the first station (5) is reached again. According to the invention, the measurement device (61) of the second station (6) is a spherical measurement system, through the interior of which it is possible to guide the at least one sample chamber (2).Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Blue Ocean Nova AGInventor: Joachim Mannhardt
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Patent number: 10976222Abstract: A generally cylindrical, elongated thermal isolator for in-line placement proximate to a vaporizer of a sample take-off conditioning system for minimizing upstream heat migration from a sample vaporizer to prevent liquid sample pre-vaporization.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2018Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: Mustang Sampling LLCInventor: Claude A. Rolston
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Patent number: 10955391Abstract: A chromatography system has an associated system volume and a sample dispersion volume. The chromatography system comprises a pump pumping a flow of gradient, a sample manager for introducing a sample into the flow of gradient, and a valve manager fluidically coupled to the pump and to the sample manager. The valve manager includes at least one valve. A first valve of the at least one valve has a plurality of ports including an inlet port that receives the flow of gradient from the pump and an outlet port through which the flow of gradient exits the first valve. The first valve has at least two different, automatically selectable positions. A first position of the at least two different automatically selectable positions operating to change one of the system and sample dispersion volumes of the chromatography system when the first valve is automatically switched into the first position.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2016Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: WATERS TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Sylvain Cormier, Richard W. Andrews, Peyton C. Beals
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Patent number: 10940058Abstract: A system for measuring fluid absorption and retention properties of various samples having one or more materials, layers and/or articles. The system includes an optically or radiographically transparent fixture. The system enables measuring voxels having a grayscale value that demonstrate a difference in fluid densities and thereby enable the study of fluid flow and movement within and/or amongst various materials and articles in real time.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: EDGEWELL PERSONAL CARE BRANDS, LLCInventors: Alexander O'Connor, Richard Timmers