Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus of a porous glass base material is provided. The manufacturing apparatus includes a burner repeatedly moving back and forth reciprocating in a direction along a longitudinal direction of an axis-rotating base member glass rod, where the burner ejects and deposits glass particles onto the base member glass rod, and an exhaust hood positioned above a porous glass soot formed by the deposition of the glass particles, where the exhaust hood repeatedly moves back and forth reciprocates in a same direction as the burner in synchronization with the burner. Here, the exhaust hood surrounds a portion of the porous glass soot corresponding to an angle ? of 100° or more with respect to an axial centera central axis of the porous glass soot. To be more specific, the angle ? may be preferably 180° or more.

Abstract: A modular laundry system comprises first and second laundry appliances in a horizontal arrangement, a single width horizontal module vertically arranged with one of the first and second laundry appliances, and a vertical module horizontally arranged relative to the first and second laundry appliances.

Abstract: A washing machine having a cabinet and a drain pump, which prevents the vibration of the drain pump from being transferred to the cabinet, and improves the efficiency in assembling the drain pump with the cabinet. In the washing machine having a cabinet forming an external portion of the washing machine and having a through hole defined through a portion of the cabinet and a drain pump installed on the cabinet, the drain pump includes a connection unit having one end passing through the through hole and protruding to an outside of the cabinet, an anti-vibration member affixed in the through hole to absorb the vibration of the drain pump, and a fixing member connected with the connection unit and pressing the anti-vibration member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a door for drum type washing machines wherein a decorative band is permanently attached to a door frame by means of improved engagement between the decorative band and the door frame. The door comprises a door frame formed by injection molding, and a decorative band inserted in a mold by an insert injection method when the door frame is formed by injection molding such that the decorative band is attached to the front surface of the door frame.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a liquid dye to a textile web moving continuously in a predetermined direction has a tubular applicator housing defining a substantially closed chamber formed with an outlet slot extending a full length of the chamber transverse to the direction and a removable cover strip formed with an elongated array of throughgoing holes fitted to the slot. A receptacle holding the liquid dye is connected between the receptacle and the chamber for pressurizing the chamber with the dye. The closed chamber is centered on an axis and the housing forms a second chamber that is annular and coaxially surrounds the first-mentioned chamber. The housing also forms a second outlet slot extending a full length of the housing parallel to and offset from the first-mentioned slot. The supply is also connected to this second chamber.

Abstract: A handcuff assembly is provided that includes a pair of handcuffs and a connector link assembly that joins the pair of handcuffs. The connector link assembly includes a molded, generally flat base link. The base link has a first thickness on a first end, a step on a first side of the base link from the first thickness to a second, relatively greater thickness on a second, opposing end, and an aperture extending through the thickness of the second end. The base link also has a post disposed on the first side and extending from the first end parallel to the aperture.

Abstract: A slide block is provided for slideably and pivotally mounting a window sash to a side member of a window frame having a vertical window jamb channel. The slide block includes a body, the body defining a sash pivot-receiving aperture. A sash pivot retainer spring is integrally formed with the body and is positionable between a first position obstructing removal of a sash pivot when the sash pivot is disposed in the aperture and a second position permitting removal of the sash pivot.

Abstract: A material processing method produces a fiber product by anaerobic digesting of input material such as dairy flush to produce a gas product and a liquid and solid fiber product, by thereafter separating liquid components and solid fiber components of the liquid and solid fiber product, and by thereafter aerobic conditioning of the solid fiber components to derive the fiber product useful as a soil amendment in the manner of peat moss

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the process stability, particularly the absolute thickness precision and the installation safety during the hot rolling of steel or nonferrous materials, with small degrees of deformation (f) or no reductions while taking the high-temperature limit of elasticity (Re) into account when calculating the set rolling force (Fw) and the respective setting position (s). The process stability can be increased with regard to the precision of the yield stress (kf,R) and the set rolling force (Fw) at small degrees of deformation (f) or small reductions, during which the high-temperature limit of elasticity (Re) is determined according to the deformation temperature (T) and/or the deformation speed (phip) and is integrated into the function of the yield stress (kf) for determining the set rolling force (Fw) via the relation (2) Re=a+eb1+b2·T.

Abstract: A method for the production of a flange on a circular metal blank by at least one pressure roller, the method steps comprising: providing a circular metal blank; providing at least one pressure roller; forming a conically-shaped structure on the circular metal blank; and, forming a flange on the circular metal blank. Further disclosed is a transmission part formed by the method.

Abstract: Machines and processes for production of three-dimensional stirrups (1a) with two converging legs (4,5), from rods, wire or other material of any cross-section. A planar stirrup (9) with parallel legs is either produced with the aid of a bending head (19) by making two bending operations, or is furnished in prepared, precut form and is restrained, for example by a grip or jaw (26). Afterwards, utilizing a stirrup-leg adjustment mechanism (25) located immediately following this bending head (19), which mechanism (25) includes an arm (16) that may move in reciprocation with the aid of a suitable mechanism (18) and has a hook (17) at its end, the free leg (5) of the planar stirrup (9) is trapped by the hook (17). This trapped free leg (5) is moved towards the opposite leg (4) as arm (16) reciprocates, covering an appropriate distance.

Abstract: In a method for producing a coupling on a pipe, preferably consisting of copper or steel or Cu-, Ni-, Fe-alloys, by way of a preferably graduated or one-stage expansion of the pipe end to create a much larger difference in diameter, an expansion tool is introduced axially into the end of the pipe. Once the expansion tool has been introduced into the pipe end, the region of the pipe end that is to be or has been expanded is completely or partially compressed, by a force acting axially on the pipe end, so that the external diameter of the pipe end that is to be processed is delimited by one or more shaping jaws that completely or partially surround the pipe end. The invention also relates to a device for producing a coupling on a pipe end according to the method.

Abstract: A workstation has a base, a conveying device, a driving assembly and a working device. The base is composed of multiple supporting frames. The conveying device is mounted on the base and has a rail, a moving base, a motor, a pushing rod and two rotating rods. The rotating rods are rotatably mounted on the base and are parallel with each other. Each rotating rod is composed of multiple connecting rods and multiple connecting elements. The connecting rods are combined with each other, and the connecting elements are mounted respectively between the connecting rods to connect adjacent connecting rods together. The driving assembly is mounted on the base to drive the rotating rods to rotate along a same direction. The working device is mounted on the base to process a manufacturing process to a worked object.

Abstract: A sensor comprises a semiconductor pellet (10) including a working portion (11) adapted to undergo action of a force, a fixed portion (13) fixed on the sensor body, and a flexible portion (13) having flexibility formed therebetween, a working body (20) for transmitting an exterted force to the working portion, and detector means (60-63) for transforming a mechanical deformation produced in the semiconductor pellet to an electric signal to thereby detect a force exerted on the working body as an electric signal. A signal processing circuit is applied to the sensor. This circuit uses analog multipliers (101-109) and analog adders/subtracters (111-113), and has a function to cancel interference produced in different directions. Within the sensor, two portions (E3, E4-E8) located at positions opposite to each other and producing a displacement therebetween by action of a force are determined. By exerting a coulomb force between both the portions, the test of the sensor is carried out.

Abstract: A device is described for calibrating an extruded plastic profile having a support stand (2), which is assembled from hollow profiles, for a cooling and calibration unit (1) and having supply lines, which are provided in the stand (2), for the cooling and calibration unit (1). In order to provide simple construction conditions, it is suggested that at least individual hollow profiles (6, 7) of the stand (2) be implemented as supply lines having connections (9, 18) for the cooling and calibration unit.

Abstract: Lithographic apparatus includes a substrate table and a motion control system for controlling a movement of the substrate table. The motion control system includes at least 3 position detectors constructed for detecting a position of the substrate table. For measuring a position and orientation of the substrate table, each position detector comprises an optical encoder of a single dimensional or multi dimensional type, the optical encoders being arranged for providing together at least 6 position values, at least one position value being provided for each of the 3 dimensions. 3 or more of the at least 3 optical encoders being connected to the substrate table at different locations in the 3 dimensional coordinate system.

Abstract: Test apparatus for examining the operation and functioning of ultra-small resonant structures, and specifically using an SEM as the testing device and its electron beam as an exciting source of charged particles to cause the ultra-small resonant structures to resonate and produce EMR.

Abstract: A method and a device are for testing the detectability of at least one flaw in a component, or for evaluating ultrasonic signals of the flaw. The method provides for an electronic specification of the flaw to be generated, which includes a two-dimensional or three-dimensional point pattern. This specification predefines the number, position, shape, orientation, and dimensions of flaws to be deliberately generated. A test specimen is produced, where for each point of the point pattern, a microcrack is generated at the position of this point. An ultrasonic image of the test specimen is recorded and evaluated. The test specimen may be made out of a material transparent to visible light, e.g., crown glass, optical glass, borosilicate glass, or quartz glass. The microcracks may be produced, using internal laser engraving.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gas chromatograph for the analysis of gas samples. It has a feed arrangement for feeding the sample, an open tubular capillary column for separating the components of the sample, temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the column, and a detector for detecting the separated components of the sample. The efficiency has been improved and a convenient hand-held version has been made possible by constructing the column of a bundle of open tubular capillaries having a gas permeable wall comprising a polymer membrane. The invention also relates to the use of such a column together with a detector for identifying gaseous samples.

Abstract: A method of identifying and determining the concentrations of multiple species in a gas sample, includes providing a spectrophone assembly having a detector chamber, supplying the gas sample to the detector chamber and simultaneously passing a plurality of radiations of different wavelengths into the detector chamber to produce multiple acoustic resonances of different frequencies. Acoustic resonances in the detector chamber are simultaneously sensed to produce corresponding electrical signals, and the electrical signals are analysed to identify the species present in the gas sample and determine the concentration of each specie.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for continuous real-time monitoring of ambient air. The device includes a receptacle, a liquid supply, and a pressure balancing system. The receptacle includes a gas inlet slit located such that the gas inlet slit is covered by liquid within the receptacle during use. The pressure balancing portion of the present device includes communication between a point within the receptacle above the liquid level in the receptacle, as well as a liquid inlet portion at the lowermost end of the receptacle, and an air space above a liquid supply portion and the liquid supply portion itself, respectively.

Abstract: The radiation emitted by the various components in a sample of a fluid wherein the radiation emitted by activated molecules within the sample of the fluid is used to determine the nature of and quantities of materials present in the fluid and a fluid analyser system comprising a receptacle(s) and an analysis apparatus containing a consistent light condition compartment containing temperature detection device(s) into which the receptacle containing the fluid sample may be placed and means are provided for activating the molecules within the sample so that the radiation emitted by the sample may be detected and amplified.

Abstract: A leak detection apparatus and method for testing a sealed cavity, but most readily suitable for leakage testing of the cylinder heads of internal combustion engines. The cavity is pressurized either positively or negatively with a probe. The probe is connected to a computer system or control unit containing pressure-sensing devices that measure the inlet and outlet pressures of an orifice of known geometry and dimensions. The cavity leak rate is a function of the orifice geometry and dimensions, the orifice inlet and outlet pressures, the ambient temperature, and the ambient pressure. The computer system determines the leakage rate and documents the test results in both printed and electronic formats. The apparatus can be used on an assembled engine or on individual cylinder heads mounted to a test station.

Abstract: A measuring instrument for the gravimetric determination of moisture has a housing with a test compartment arranged in the housing, as well as a weighing device installed in the housing. The weighing device includes a sample receiver that is disposed inside the test compartment when in the measuring position. A radiation source arranged in the test compartment which during a test process serves to heat the sample placed on the sample receiver. A suction device, arranged adjacent to the test compartment, remove moisture and any other volatiles given off by the sample during the measurement process providing a more stable flow pattern in the test compartment.

Abstract: A structure and method for improving the spatial resolution of a scanning probe microscope (SPM) tip, which has been coated with a layer of chemically-synthesized nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are either single-species or heterogeneous, such that the single-species nanoparticles can be either ferromagnetic, paramagnetic, superparamagnetic, antiferromagnetic, ferrimagnetic, magneto-optic, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, superconducting, semiconducting, magnetically-doped semiconducting, insulating, fluorescent, or chemically catalytic. The layer of nanoparticles is at least two nanoparticles thick, or alternatively, is a single layer of nanoparticles thick, or alternatively, is a single layer of nanoparticles thick and covers only the tip apex portion of the tip, or alternatively, only a single nanoparticle is affixed to the tip apex. Alternatively, the layer of nanoparticles is transformed into an electrically-continuous magnetic film by annealing at a high temperature.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to provide a fuel consumption evaluation system which obtains quantitative data to determine whether actual driving has consumed fuel more efficiently or less efficiently than average driving and gives the driver and/or manager concrete advice for fuel-efficient driving based on the obtained data, and also provide a fuel consumption evaluation system which decides, based on obtained fuel efficiency data, whether driving is more fuel-efficient than average driving and sets a target and gives the driver and/or manager concrete advice for fuel-efficient driving based on the obtained data in consideration of change in vehicle total mass without any influence of slopes and traffic flows and particularly encourages and instructs, in real time, the driver to do fuel-efficient driving.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of generating a virtual crankshaft positioning stream of signal pulses that is derived from one or more series of actual crank signals. The virtual stream is useful for monitoring crankshaft positioning and is able to persist despite electromagnetic disturbances in the series of actual crank signals.

Abstract: A method for determining an actuating pressure of an operating element (1), for example in a motor vehicle, where the element is displaced as a result of the application of the actuating pressure. The actuating pressure of the operating element is determined without the use of a pressure sensor by way of deformation measurement.

Abstract: A tire HIL simulator is provided which is capable of, in a testing apparatus where a vehicle model is incorporated into a tire testing apparatus, reproducing the behavior of a tire which corresponds to the three-dimensional behavior of a vehicle, even if a three-dimensional vehicle model is used. As a device for resolving this, this tire HIL simulator includes a tire testing apparatus 2 and a controller 3 connected mutually. The tire testing apparatus 2 conducts a running test on a tire 4a using a mimic road surface body 4, and includes a side force measuring device 37 for measuring a tire side force and each actuator which gives a contact load, a side-slip angle and a camber angle, respectively.

Abstract: A sensor system for obtaining data from an elastomeric article includes at least one wireless sensor. The sensor length-scales range from nano- to micro-scale devices that are small enough to avoid becoming occlusions within the article. The article may include sensors embedded within one of the materials of the article, a layer of sensors built into the article, and a string of sensors disposed within a component or embedded within a component of the article. The sensors may be configured to provide data related to one or more of temperature, pressure, sidewall flex, stress, strain and other parameters. The sensors may be LCD sensors, and/or conductive polymer sensors, and/or bio-polymer sensors and/or polymer diodes suitable for sensing data during the operation of the tire. A power circuit using energy generated by the tire may provide power to the sensors.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for testing rubber tires includes an abrader for rubbing against the surface of the tire and an eraser for removing particles of rubber left on the abrading surface by the tire. The eraser has the capability of absorbing oil or wax included in the tire being tested and in the particles deposited on the abrading surface.

Abstract: A sensor apparatus for determination of a tire internal pressure for a motor vehicle by at least one measurement sensor in the form of an optical fiber, with an evaluation and computer unit deducing a sought parameter from a change in the light wave. The at least one measurement sensor detects light changes corresponding to the shape and/or size of a tire contact area as an indicator of the internal pressure in the tire.

Abstract: A valve for a tire with a simple structure and a low cost is easily made for monitoring the pressure of the tire through an indicator.

Abstract: A method of estimating a formation pressure in a wellbore is provided that in one aspect includes measuring a hydrostatic pressure at a selected location in the wellbore, and estimating supercharge pressure as a function of time using a forward model that utilizes the hydrostatic pressure and at least one property of mud in the wellbore that is a function of time. In another aspect, the method may estimate an initial formation pressure at a selected location in a wellbore by obtaining a hydrostatic pressure and at least three formation pressure measurements at three separate times at the selected location, and estimating the initial formation pressure using the hydrostatic pressure, the three pressure measurements and an internal mudcake parameter.

Abstract: An inspection apparatus includes an inspection unit that is lowered into vertically supported pipe filled with seawater. The apparatus includes a pipe weld location detector module carried by the inspection unit. The apparatus also includes a rotating time of flight diffusion (TOFD) module and a non-rotating wall thickness module carried by the inspection unit. The module includes a pair of rotatably mounted weld volume inspection transducers rotatable by an operator and adapted to inspect for and obtain data on weld volume defects. The TOFD module has a fluid carrier positioned within the TOFD module and contains an acoustic fluid. The non-rotating wall thickness module also contains an acoustic liquid and includes a plurality of fixedly mounted wall inspection transducers adapted to obtain data on wall thickness of a portion of the pipe.

Abstract: Characterizing atmospheric conditions is accomplished by measuring at least one varying spectral characteristic of sound at a plurality of intervals from a sound source with the point of measurement and the sound source in relative motion and separated by altitude. The spectral characteristic of the sound at each interval is attributed to a path traveled by the sound and a plurality of simultaneous equations is created for the plurality of paths using a second plurality of altitude segments for each path, each segment having a particular vector as a variable on the spectral characteristic, the initial coefficients in each vector assumed based on predetermined atmospheric models for each altitude segment. The resulting calculated vector and the predetermined atmospheric model are iterated for a minimized cost function in a variational analysis to determine the vector for each altitude segment, the vector providing atmospheric properties for the associated altitude segment.

Abstract: A nautical instrument that can be repetitively mounted to and removed from a surface within a ship without the use of tools or other instruments. The nautical instrument incorporates a mounting system that achieves slidable locking engagement of the nautical instrument to a bulkhead plate that is permanently secured to the surface of the ship.

Abstract: In a thermal type flow rate measurement apparatus comprising a sub-passage having a detour passage and a hole just before a flow rate measuring part, for preventing its output value from falling onto a negative side when the flow rate is abruptly changed, a slit is formed downstream of a flow rate detecting element located after the detour passage. The slit hole may be arranged between the flow rate detecting element and the outlet port part, and may be opened between a wall surface side and a recess part. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the output value from falling in the negative side upon rise-up thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method capable of acquiring a physically and physiologically valid muscular strength from motion data based on a musculoskeletal model. The present invention relates to a method for obtaining muscular tension by performing inverse dynamics calculation of a musculoskeletal model. The method comprises a step for optimizing a contact force ?C received from an environment using acquired floor reaction force data and a step for optimizing the muscle tension ƒ using acquired motion data, acquired myogenic potential data, and optimized contact force. The motion data, reaction force data and myogenic potential data can be measured at the same time by a behavior capture system.

Abstract: A vibrating inertial rate sensor has operational elements that define axes that are rotationally offset or “skewed” from a node or anti-node reference axis. The skew may be relative to separate node or anti-node reference axes, or take the form of an element that is “split” about the same node axis. Both the drive signal and the sense signal may be resolved from a common set of sensing elements. The drive elements may also operate on a skewed axis angle to rotationally offset the vibration pattern to affect active torquing of the gyroscope. Skewed drive elements may be combined with skewed or split elements on the same device. The skewed sensing scheme may be applied to vibratory systems having one or more node axes. The skewed drive scheme may be applied to vibratory systems having two or more node axes to affect active torquing.

Abstract: An angular velocity sensor includes: first and second tuning-fork vibrators, each of which respectively includes a base portion and multiple arm portions extending from the base portion; and a mounting portion mounting the first and second tuning-fork vibrators, and an end of an arm portion of the first tuning-fork vibrator opposes a side face of the second tuning-fork vibrator; and a first wire connecting the first tuning-fork vibrator and the mounting portion extends in a width direction of the first tuning-fork vibrator.

Abstract: An angular velocity sensor includes multiple tuning-fork vibrators, each of which respectively includes a base portion and multiple arm portions extending from the base portion, and a difference in a resonance frequency between the multiple tuning-fork vibrators is at least 2 percent of an average of resonance frequencies of the multiple tuning-fork vibrators.

Abstract: An angular velocity sensor includes multiple tuning-fork vibrators, each of which respectively includes a base portion and multiple arm portions extending from the base portion, and a difference in length of the arm portions between the multiple tuning-fork vibrators is at least 1 percent of an average of lengths of the multiple arm portions of the multiple tuning-fork vibrators.

Abstract: A method, system and program storage device are provided for machine diagnostics, detection and profiling using pressure waves, the method including profiling known sources, acquiring pressure wave data, analyzing the acquired pressure wave data, and detecting if the analyzed pressure wave data matches a profiled known source; the system including a processor, a pressure wave transducer in signal communication with the processor, a pressure wave analysis unit in signal communication with the processor, and a source or threat detection unit in signal communication with the processor; and the program storage device including program steps for profiling known sources, acquiring pressure wave data, analyzing the acquired pressure wave data, and detecting if the analyzed pressure wave data matches a profiled known source.

Abstract: An acoustic sensor configured to detect sound waves traveling through a substrate in which the acoustic sensor is embedded. The acoustic sensor includes a piezoelectric element and mass configured to receive and react to sound waves in three dimensions. Also, methods of using the acoustic sensor to receive sound waves traveling through a substrate.

Abstract: A high temperature pressure capacitor is fabricated utilizing two high temperature substrate wafers. The substrates may be silicon carbide (SiC) or aluminum nitride (AIN). The first substrate has a metal conductive plate positioned on a top surface thereof. The top surface and plate are covered with a dielectric layer. The second substrate has a plate accommodating recess on the top surface thereof. Deposited in the recess is a second conductive plate. The first and second wafers are bonded together via the dielectric layer where the first and second plates face each other. Upon application of a force to the first wafer the diaphragm portion of the first wafer deflects causing the first plate to move and thereby varying capacitance. An inductor may be fabricated on a bottom surface of the second wafer to provide an LC circuit whose resonant frequency varies as a function of capacitance and therefore as a function of pressure.

Abstract: A three-dimensional micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) capacitive bending and axial strain sensor capacitor is described. Two independent comb structures, incorporating suspended polysilicon interdigitated fingers, are fabricated simultaneously on a substrate that can displace independently of each other while attached to a substrate undergoing bending or axial deformation. A change in spacing between the interdigitated fingers will output a change in capacitance of the sensor and is the primary mode of operation of the device. On the bottom and to the end of each comb structure, a glass pad is attached to the comb structure to allow for ample surface area for affixing the sensor to a substrate. During fabrication, tethers are used to connect each comb structure to maintain equal spacing between the fingers before attachment to the substrate. After attachment, the tethers are broken to allow independent movement of each comb structure.

Abstract: A bend testing apparatus for simulating free vibrational flexing at high speeds and frequencies in a test specimen, said apparatus comprising a cam having a narrow circumferential profile or linear profile wherein at least one portion of the profile of said cam comprises at least one waveform, a specimen holder that holds the test specimen on opposite ends of the test specimen in a default position, a light-weight deformation member operable to deflect at least one point on the test specimen from the default position, a follower with one end in operable contact with the cam and its other end connected to the deformation member, such that a displacement of the follower is according to the profile of the cam, to actuate the deformation member correspondingly and to deflect the at least one point on the test specimen from said default position upon movement of the cam.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying bending load to an axle of an aircraft landing gear. The apparatus comprises a dummy wheel having a dummy wheel bearing; and a load tool having a convex outer surface which is configured to engage the dummy wheel when in use so as to bend the axle via the dummy wheel bearing. The dummy wheel is shaped to enable it to roll over the convex outer surface of the load tool as the axle bends. The load tool has a load tool bearing which permits the load tool to move as it bends the axle. One or more sensors are provided to sense the load applied to the axle; and one or more sensors are provided to sense the response of the axle to the applied load.

Abstract: The meter connection spreading tool is used to separate a water meter from a conduit entering or exiting the meter. The tool has an elongated handle terminating in a bifurcated fork. The tines of the fork are elongated and adapted for bearing against the body of the meter. A pair of parallel lugs extend normal to the tines adjacent their free end. A rigid U-shaped jaw has a pair of arms rigidly attached thereto and extending normal to the legs of the jaw adjacent the bight, the jaw being adapted to bear against a coupler attached to the end of the conduit. The free ends of the arms are pivotally attached to the lugs, so that the forked handle defines a lever and the lugs and free ends of the arms provide a fulcrum on which the lever pivots.