Abstract: A washing machine may include a static wash tub, a rotatable vertical axis wash basket in the static wash tub, and a drive motor for rotating the wash basket. A closure may direct wash liquid from the wash basket to a catch basin. A flange may be attached to the closure so that an unattached edge ends within the catch basin. The unattached edge may end below the surface of a first volume of wash liquid to minimize migration of wash liquid and/or vapor from the washing machine. The unattached edge may end above the surface of a second volume of wash liquid less than the first volume to minimize agitation of wash liquid in the catch basin.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing the skin side of a tubular fur, including a mandrel on which the tubular fur can be drawn from a first part of the mandrel towards a second part of the mandrel so that the skin side of the fur faces outwards and the fur side of the fur faces inwards towards the mandrel, one or more scraper units, each scraping unit having at least one scraper means configured for scraping the skin side when the fur is arranged on the mandrel, and a cover including a compartment and an outlet, where the cover is configured for enclosing at least a part of the mandrel and at least one of the scraper means in the compartment during operation, where the outlet is arranged in a bottom part of the cover, the bottom part being arranged below the at least one scraper means, and where the cover has walls with inner surfaces configured for leading material removed from the skin side by means of one or more of the one or more scraper means towards the bottom part.

Abstract: A gear locking lever device having a gear lever locking device mounting base and a gear lever locking member mounted and attached to the gear lever locking device mounting base is provided. The gear lever locking member includes a base plate located above the gear lever locking device mounting base. The lateral side of the base plate is provided with engaging leg extending laterally toward both sides. An intermediate portion of the base plate is provided with a pin engaging hole. A lower portion of the base plate is provided with a ball bearing pocket with a ball bearing mounted inside the ball bearing pocket.

Abstract: A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to the locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securedly fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to the captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object.

Abstract: A storage compartment in a vehicle is covered by closing a vehicle door over the storage compartment. The storage compartment may be disposed in an end cap, the door, or part of the door frame. An electronic locking system with mechanical latches, a cinching door system, or an electronic latching system with fully electronic latches may be adapted to include a lock override control. The lock override control may be actuated by a graphic view interface, a portable radio frequency switch, or a telematics controller.

Abstract: Fertilizer is made by reacting fossilized organic matter (FOM) with saccharides, preferably waste saccharides.

Abstract: An improved composition comprising a non-UFP solid carrier and an active agent, such as NBPT, and optionally other components is used as an additive for liquid and solid fertilizers, typically containing urea. Methods of making the compositions and their use are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for rolling a Z-section sheet pile comprises rolling a curved preform of a web (16) in successive roll gaps defined by at least one roll pair comprising a grooved upper roll (26) and a grooved lower roll (28), wherein: a first corner (18) and an adjoining first part of the curved preform of the web (16) are formed in a first groove (42) of an upper roll (26); and a second corner (20) and an adjoining second part of the curved preform of the web (16) are formed in a first groove (46) of a lower roll (28). In the last roll gaps forming the curved preform of the web (16), the diameter of the lower roll (28) decreases in a discontinuous manner in the interval between the first groove (42) in the upper roll (26) and the first groove (46) in the lower roll (26), and the diameter of the upper roll (26) increases in this interval in a complementary manner.

Abstract: A forging die device is provided with an upper die 10 and a lower die 20. At least one die 10 (20) of the upper die 10 and the lower die 20 has a die holder 12 (22) which surrounds the outer periphery of the die 10 (20) and holds the die 10 (20). The die holder 12 (22) is configured to bear the radial tensile stress (tensile force) received by the die 10 (20) during forging. By this means, the die 10 (20) can be miniaturized.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for forming an article by forging. The apparatus comprises at least one die (12) having a die cavity (14) to receive material, said material (16) being at least partially molten, and at least one punch (20) adapted to slidably engage the die cavity and to exert a forming pressure on material disposed in the cavity. There is also at least one pin (24) for forming an article feature. The pin is adapted to slidably engage the die and to contact the material, the pin being further adapted to recede upon exertion of the forming pressure and to exert a feature forming pressure when receded and thereby form the article (30) having the article feature when the material solidifies under the forming pressure.

Abstract: A machine for cooling and truing cast components made from cast material, and includes a construction for holding cast components and a holder to supply cooling liquids. A method to treat a cast component after removal of the cast component from the casting mould, the cast component being loaded immediately with a cooling liquid in a water spray.

Abstract: A pilot assembly and method for metal forming dies has a generally cylindrical pilot with a stripper that strips stock from the pilot when metal forming dies diverge. The pilot assembly is secured to one die member by a fastener by itself or in combination with a window mount. A spring within the pilot assembly contacts the stripper to force the stripper to reciprocate when the dies are pulled apart. Thus, the pilot assembly helps locate the stock within the metal forming die while also having a stripper to help strip the stock from the pilot.

Abstract: A portable crimper tool is disclosed having a frame, a crimper anvil and a bolt adapted to engage the frame and connected to the crimper anvil for actuation of the crimper tool.

Abstract: A test sample is provided for testing performance of measuring and monitoring equipment for production lines, for example for foodstuffs or pharmaceuticals, and in particular, contamination monitoring equipment employing X-rays and/or metal detectors to spot foreign bodies in packaged products. The test sample may comprise a laminated card enclosing a standardised test piece such as a metal particle of specified size. The card or other sample may bear at least one identification containing a barcode, readable by an optical scanner. To test the equipment, a card is placed on a product package passing through the equipment, the optical scanner reads the barcode to confirm that the correct test sample has been submitted, and the results for the test sample are recorded in a computer log. If the results do not match those expected from the particular test sample submitted, the equipment fails the test and requires recalibration or repair.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for proving a flow meter including a launch hold facility and a seal leak detect device.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves methods, systems and computer program products for calibrating a measuring device to ensure that its overall accuracy is improved. The method includes generating a profile of a first and second device. The profiles may be generated using one or more profiling scenarios. The method includes comparing a profile of the second device against a profile of the first device, automatically adjusting the profile of the second device such that it substantially matches the profile of the first device, and transferring the adjusted profile to the second device. The transferring of the adjusted profile to the second device causes the second device to provide substantially the same output as the first device in response to the same input parameter.

Abstract: A drop test device includes a suspension frame, a delay roller which is placed and mounted on the suspension frame, and at least one suspension cable, a first end of which is connected in a stationary manner to an attachment point on the outer surface of the delay roller and a second end of which includes a mounting which can be releasably or fixedly connected to a drop object.

Abstract: An impacting testing device is provided. The impacting testing device comprises a first platform, a second platform, a plurality of first suspension devices, at least one impact assembly and a plurality of second suspension devices. The at least one impact assembly is disposed on the second platform and faces the first platform for providing at least one impact force to the first platform, and thus, the impact testing is executed on an object disposed on the first platform.

Abstract: An impact tester includes a pendulum rotatable about a first axis from a latched position to an impact position. The pendulum is configured to impact a test specimen in the impact position. A safety return arm is rotatable about a second axis generally parallel to the first axis. The safety return arm is configured to lift the pendulum to the latched position, allow the pendulum to swing from the latched position toward the impact position, and selectively stop the pendulum between the latched position and the impact position.

Abstract: A protector (42) of a full-range-air-fuel-ratio sensor (2) is made of a material having an Ni content of 30.0 to 35.0 wt %, a Cr content of 19.0 to 23.0 wt %, an Al content of 0.15 to 0.60 wt %, and containing at least Fe as balance. The material of the protector may further contain Ti in an amount of 0.15 to 0.60 wt %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal conductivity detector, comprising a sensor block having two cavities for the purpose of accommodating gases, wherein one of the cavities is open and the other cavity is sealed and in each of the cavities there is disposed a thermistor and also sealing elements for the purpose of sealing the cavities, which sealing elements comprise electric current feed through elements, which are electrically connected to the respective thermistor disposed in the respective cavity. At least the sealing element in the sealed cavity is a glass to metal feed through element, which is welded to the sensor block to form a gas-tight joint. The present invention further relates to a method for the production of the thermal conductivity detector.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media for continuously monitoring residential air quality and providing a trend based analysis regarding various air pollutants are presented herein. The system comprises an air quality monitor located in a residential house, wherein the air quality monitor is configured to measure the level of an air pollutant. The system also includes a server that is communicatively coupled to the air quality monitor, wherein the server is configured to generate a unique environmental fingerprint associated with the residential house.

Abstract: A gas sensor includes a sensing element formed on a ceramic substrate, an insulator surrounding at least a portion of the sensing element, and a metal shell surrounding at least a portion of the sensing element. The gas sensor further includes a cured ceramic adhesive structure bonded to the insulator and the sensing element, to the insulator and the metal shell, or to the sensing element and the metal shell. The ceramic adhesive structure is disposed so as to mitigate gas leakage through the gas sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus, a closed-loop system and method for measuring the resistance of inhalation systems and/or devices are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a filtration monitoring system. Filtration monitoring system may include a sensor configured to measure a characteristic of usage of a monitored filter. The sensor may be communicatively coupled to a controller which is configured to transfer measured data to a server of the filter monitoring system. Server may be configured to store historical data regarding representative filter usage and may determine a predicted expiration time for a monitored filter which may be adjusted based upon the measured data from the sensor.

Abstract: A method for determining leak probability of a pipe includes receiving first and second signal data respectively for sound pressure (dB) of the pipe from a leak detection sensor operatively coupled to the pipe, the first and second signal data respectively associated with first and second time durations. The method further includes calculating a Root Mean Square (RMS) value of the first signal data for the first time duration, calculating a RMS average for the second signal data, where the second signal data includes a plurality of RMS values for the second time duration, calculating a RMS standard deviation for the second digital signal, and determining a first leak probability value based on a first excess rate of a first comparison value over the RMS standard deviation, the first comparison value being calculated based on the RMS value of the first signal data and the RMS average for the second signal data.

Abstract: Internally shielded fuel passage orifices in nozzle rocket swirler airfoils are sealed with the pressure test tool. Pinch clamps on the test tool are introduced into the fuel nozzle rocket swirler. The clamps are tightened over the airfoil orifices to plug or otherwise seal them and their fuel passages within the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly fuel passages are subsequently pressurized. Pressure is monitored to determine whether the nozzle is properly sealed (i.e., no pressure decay) or whether it has a leak-causing structural defect. Pressure drop in the tested component during the test cycle is indicative of a leak, in the nozzle's fuel passages, caused for example by a structural defect in the component. The test system may also be utilized in conjunction with individual rocket swirlers that are not incorporated within a complete fuel nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A method for measuring an ultrasonic viscosity includes applying a driving voltage to a plurality of first piezoelectric transducers provided along an outer wall circumference of a pipe at constant intervals to generate a torsional wave on a surface of the pipe, receiving the torsional wave propagated along the surface of the pipe through a plurality of second piezoelectric transducers provided along the outer wall circumference of the pipe at constant intervals while being spaced from the first piezoelectric transducers at a certain distance in a longitudinal direction of the pipe to convert the torsional wave into a voltage signal, calculating an attenuation and a propagation velocity of the torsional wave based on the time for the propagation of the torsional wave and the converted voltage signal, and measuring viscosity of the fluid in the pipe based on the calculated attenuation and propagation velocity of the torsional wave.

Abstract: An instrument adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample using a test sensor is disclosed. The instrument comprises a display adapted to display information to a user, a user-interface mechanism adapted to allow the user to interact with the instrument, a first test-sensor cartridge, and a body portion including at least a first opening and a second opening formed therein. The first opening is adapted to receive a test sensor from the first test-sensor cartridge. The second opening is adapted to store at least one additional test-sensor cartridge.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring the mass fractions of water and oil in a flowing mixture of oil and water through a pipe includes a sensor portion that measures sound velocity and temperature of the flowing oil water mixture at a first time and at a second time. The apparatus includes a temperature changer in thermal communication with the flowing fluid which changes the temperature of the flowing oil water mixture by a measurable amount between the first time and the second time. A method for measuring water mass fraction in a flowing mixture of oil and water through a pipe includes the steps of measuring sound velocity and temperature of the flowing oil water mixture at a first time with a sensor portion. There is the step of changing the temperature of the flowing oil water mixture by a measurable amount with a temperature changer in thermal communication with the flowing fluid.

Abstract: An ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry (UV/Vis) high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) photometer includes a nano flow cell in which a light source feeds a reference light channel and a sample light channel, a reference photodiode for evaluating the reference light channel, and a sample photodiode for evaluating the sample light channel, which extends through the nano flow cell. To create a photometer whose signal evaluation is improved, respective effective exposure times of the sample photodiode and the reference photodiode are settable separately from one another.

Abstract: A method for monitoring a state of a drive train of a wind power plant. The drive train including at least one component which is mechanically connected to a rotating element of the drive train and at least one acceleration sensor connected to the rotating element and located at a distance from a rotational axis of the drive train. The at least one acceleration sensor is configured to rotate about the rotational axis of the drive train at the distance. A signal of the at least one acceleration sensor is sensed in terms of its timing at least one rotational speed of the rotating element and is examined for interference frequencies which correspond to damage in the drive train.

Abstract: A method for diagnosing a tank venting valve. This includes measuring a first pressure p1 in the induction pipe of an internal combustion engine; activating the tank venting valve so as to open; measuring a second pressure p2 in the induction pipe of the internal combustion engine after the opening activation of the tank venting valve; calculating a control value K by subtracting the first induction pipe pressure p1 from a second induction pipe pressure p2 and adding a correction pressure pK, which is calculated from the leakage air adaptation of an internal combustion engine; and detecting A defect of the tank venting valve, when the control value K falls below a threshold value.

Abstract: A method and system for informing fuel efficient driving are provided. The method includes collecting, by a controller, vehicle context data that includes fuel consumption per second and calculating a fuel efficiency influencing factor that includes a driving time after starting an engine based on the vehicle context data. The fuel efficiency influencing factor is stored in a database and a driving propensity of a driver is analyzed based on the data stored in the database. Further, fuel efficiency analysis data that includes a fuel efficient driving index is produced a fuel efficiency analysis result based on the fuel efficiency analysis data is displayed.

Abstract: A borehole logging instrument sonde employs a case in which support electronics including a processor are mounted. A rotatable platform is mounted within the case and carries an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a roll axis gyroscope. A motor is adapted to rotate the rotatable platform within the case. The processor receives an input from the roll axis gyroscope and provides an output to the motor responsive to the input for control of rotation of the platform to space stabilize and isolate the IMU from the roll of the instrument sonde.

Abstract: A system for monitoring conditions associated with a pressure-equalizing bellows element within a seal section of an electric submersible pump assembly. Pressure sensors are associated with the seal section to detect differential pressure across the bellows element.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a method for operating a manipulator system having a vacuum manipulator device for manipulating a workpiece and a vacuum generator for generating a vacuum. The vacuum generator has a suction connection for suctioning in order to provide a vacuum supply for the vacuum manipulator device. Further, a diagnosis cycle is executed, including the steps of: provision of a vacuum for the vacuum manipulator device, and suctioning without a workpiece; and measurement of the equilibrium pressure obtained at the suction connection with a suction pressure sensor.

Abstract: System and method for remotely sensing the cross-flow orientation of a fluid (including a gaseous fluid) over an extended range. A Fourier transform of beam wander of a single beam can be used to determine the orientation of the flow field. Many applications depend upon accurate flow orientation data to provide correct information such as, for example, citing of turbines on wind farms and atmospheric/ocean weather prediction.

Abstract: In the prior art electromagnetic measurement systems for meteorology are known with which Spherics signals are recorded and analyzed. To design a measurement system in such a way that the creation, development and transfer of discharge processes is relatively observable for comprehensive monitoring network, it is provided, that a subnetwork (SN) is underlain to a base net (BN), wherein in the cells of the subnetwork (SN) sensors (SSN) with the ratio of between 1:8 and 1:12, preferably 1:10, smaller distance are distributed, wherein sensors (SBN) located in the basic network (BN), which are in standby-mode and which if receiving Spherics-burst signals in an adjustable time period are self-activating and make a preprocessing for the extraction of event patterns, and wherein a central station (Z) turns on said sensors (SSN) of the subnetwork (SN) for a finer resolution with respect to the observation.

Abstract: A sheet material, contoured sheet material, or interface liner which is formulated and fabricated such that, when pressure is applied to said sheet material, contoured sheet material, or interface liner, said sheet material, contoured sheet material, or interface liner indicates the spot at which the pressure has been applied by effecting a change in the colour or appearance of said sheet material contoured sheet material, or interface liner itself.

Abstract: A method for determining a state of credibility of measurements of an incidence sensor of an aircraft is provided. This method includes at least one coherence test between incidence measurements from said incidence sensor, and the measurements of a flight characteristic of the aircraft, distinct from the incidence. The coherence test includes determining an incidence value from said incidence sensor, determining said flight characteristic of the aircraft, determining a value of at least one indicator of the coherence of the incidence value with the value of said flight characteristic, and activating a low state of credibility, in which the measurements of said incidence sensor are deemed unreliable, or an intermediate state of credibility, in which the measurements from said incidence sensor are deemed coherent with said flight characteristic, based on the value of said coherence indicator.

Abstract: A water level sensor is closely adhered to a storage tank, and a heat exchanger sterilizing and humidifying apparatus allows the water level sensor to be mounted at the outside of the storage tank, thus having a simple configuration. The water level sensor may include a holder, a cap connected to the holder so as to reciprocate within the holder, a case connected to the cap so as to reciprocate within the holder, a sensor part attached to the case to sense the water level in the storage tank, and a spring located between the holder and the cap, wherein the sensor part mounted at the outside of the storage tank and attached to the case by restoring force of the spring when the storage tank contacts the case may be closely adhered to the storage tank and thus may sense a level of water stored in the storage tank.

Abstract: The aim is to achieve a particularly robust and reliable embodiment of a filling level sensor with several thermoelements for measuring the filling level of a liquid in a receptacle. This is achieved in that the thermoelements are arranged in parallel with one another and extend from the bottom upwards. The thermoelements are of different heights so that, depending on the filling level, one part of the thermoelements is flooded and another part is not. This can be used to derive information regarding the filling level.

Abstract: An interface measuring device for ascertaining the height of an interface between a first phase (2; 102) of a medium with a first density and a second phase (4; 104) of a medium with a second density, comprising: a first pressure registering point (12; 112) for registering a first pressure of a medium at a first height (H1); a second pressure registering point (14; 114) for registering a second pressure of the medium at a second height (H2), an evaluation apparatus (30; 130), wherein a height separation (?H) between the first pressure registering point and the second pressure registering point is known, wherein the second height (H2) lies above a height range, in which the interface is expected, and wherein the evaluation apparatus is adapted, based on the registered pressures (p1, p2), respectively a pressure difference (?p) between the registered pressures, as well as based on a first density value and a second density value, respectively a density difference between the density values, to determine a heigh

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an angular velocity sensor including: a mass body part including a plurality of mass bodies; an internal frame supporting the mass body part; a flexible part for sensing connecting the mass body part to the internal frame so that the mass body part is rotatable and provided with a sensing unit; an external frame supporting the internal frame; and a flexible part for vibrating connecting the internal frame to the external frame so that the internal frame is rotatable and provided with a driving unit, wherein the flexible part for vibrating provided with the driving unit is disposed at an outer side of the internal frame in a displacement direction of the mass body part depending on rotation of the mass body part.

Abstract: A rotational rate sensor includes a substrate and a seismic mass situated thereon, and configured for detecting a rate of rotation about a rotation axis, the seismic mass having a second mass element coupled to a first mass element, which is drivable to a drive movement along a drive direction perpendicular to the rotation axis, the first and second mass element being deflectable along a detection direction essentially perpendicular to the drive direction and to the rotation axis, the rotational rate sensor having at least one compensating arrangement to produce a compensating force acting on the second mass element, the compensating force being oriented in a compensation direction essentially parallel to the detection direction, the at least one compensating arrangement being the only compensating arrangement and being configured exclusively to produce the compensating force oriented in the compensation direction, the rotational rate sensor being configured such that a quadrature offset force acting on the s

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor is provided having a substrate having a main plane of extension and having a movable element, the movable element being pivotable about an axis of rotation that is essentially parallel to the main plane of extension, from a rest position into a deflected position, the movable element having an asymmetrical mass distribution relative to the axis of rotation, so that, as a function of a force exerted on the movable element oriented essentially perpendicular to the main plane of extension, a deflection movement of the movable element is produced in the form of a pivot movement about the axis of rotation, the micromechanical sensor having a damping element, the damping element being pivotable about the axis of rotation, the damping element being connected to the movable element so as to be capable of rotational movement, or the damping element being integrated with the movable element.

Abstract: A micromechanical component is provided having a substrate having a main plane of extension, a first electrode extending mainly along a first plane in planar fashion, a second electrode extending mainly along a second plane in planar fashion, and a third electrode extending mainly along a third plane in planar fashion, the first, second, and third plane being oriented essentially parallel to the main plane of extension and being situated one over the other at a distance from one another along a normal direction that is essentially perpendicular to the main plane of extension, the micromechanical component having a deflectable mass element, the mass element being capable of being deflected both essentially parallel and also essentially perpendicular to the main plane of extension, the second electrode being connected immovably to the mass element, the second electrode having, in a rest position, a first region of overlap with the first electrode along a projection direction essentially parallel to the normal d

Abstract: A micromechanical sensor is provided which includes a substrate having a main plane of extension and a rocker structure which is connected to the substrate via a torsion means. The torsion means extends primarily along a torsion axis, and the torsion axis is situated essentially in parallel to the main plane of extension of the substrate. The rocker structure is pivotable about the torsion axis from a neutral position into a deflected position, and the rocker structure has a mass distribution which is asymmetrical with respect to the torsion axis. The mass distribution is designed in such a way that a torsional motion of the rocker structure about the torsion axis is effected as a function of an inertial force which is oriented along a Z direction which is essentially perpendicular to the main plane of extension of the substrate.

Abstract: In a method for fabricating an electrostatic capacitance-type acceleration sensor having a capacitor which electrostatic capacitance between a movable electrode and a fixed electrode changes according to the displacement of the movable electrode, the method includes: a step of forming a groove on at least one of the surface of an insulative substrate and the surface of a semiconductor substrate; a step of forming a hole in the semiconductor substrate so as to penetrate the semiconductor substrate at a position communicating with a passage formed by the groove; and a step of forming an electrode extraction hole in the insulative substrate so as to penetrate the insulative substrate, at a position communicating with the passage formed by the groove.