Leakage Patents (Class 73/40)
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Patent number: 10001426Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for testing the water resistance of a mobile terminal, by which whether a mobile terminal is water-resistant is checked. Specifically, the apparatus uses a reference chamber unit in order to check the effect of external environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity and the like, in different places and times, in advance, and incorporates the effect of external environmental factors in a mobile terminal water resistance test in a test chamber unit, whereby a more precise test may be performed. The apparatus for testing the water resistance of a mobile terminal using a reference chamber unit is configured to include an air-supply means, a pressure regulator chamber unit, a test chamber unit, a reference chamber unit, a pressure-measuring instrument, and a controller.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Inventor: Dong Un Kim
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Patent number: 9983091Abstract: A method for identifying a leak in a pressure system. The method includes receiving, from a pressure sensor, pressure data of a fluid contained in the pressure system, determining a slope and curvature of the pressure data, determining a ratio of the curvature to the slope of the pressure data, and monitoring the ratio over a period of time. The method also includes, as a result of a non-constant component of the ratio exceeding a predetermined threshold, generating an indication that a leak may be present in the pressure system, or as a result of the ratio including no non-constant component or a non-constant component below the predetermined threshold, generating an indication that no leak is present in the pressure system.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2016Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: INNOVATIVE PRESSURE TESTING, LLCInventors: Charles Mark Franklin, Richard A. Cully
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Patent number: 9921126Abstract: A system for detecting leaks is provided comprising an accumulator, a flow controller in communication with the accumulator, and a flow meter/sensor in communication with the accumulator, the flow controller and a UUT. The flow meter is structured to supply gas from the accumulator to the UUT and measure a flow rate of the supplied gas, the flow meter providing feedback to the flow controller representing the flow rate, and the flow controller responding to the feedback by supplying flow compensation gas to the accumulator to maintain a desired pressure in the accumulator. Methods are also provided for detecting small leaks, especially with large units under test (“UUTs”).Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Advanced Test Concepts, LLCInventors: Nehemia Sagi, Oleksandr Ivanchenko, George Lawrence Bishop, III
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Patent number: 9915581Abstract: A seal detecting device and means for detecting a leakage on an outer case of an electronic device include providing a through hole on the outer case of the electronic device, an inner side of the electronic device is connected to an outer side of the electronic device; providing an airtight container, placing the outer case of the electronic device into the airtight container, one of the inner side and outer side of the outer case is defined as a gas supply side, and the other side is a detecting side; supplying compressed gas to the gas supply side; leading the detecting side to outside and detect a gas flow, so as to detect if there is a leakage on the outer case of the electronic device. The device and means have the advantages of high sensitivity, quick detecting speed, and high accuracy.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: GLTTEK CO., LTDInventor: Chiung Nan Chen
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Patent number: 9863835Abstract: A hole detection method of a vehicle and a system performing the same may include positioning an air injection nozzle at a predetermined position of a vehicle body and positioning a sound sensor at a position corresponding to the air injection nozzle, injecting an air jet from the air injection nozzle, detecting a sound wave from the sound sensor, and calculating a characteristic of a water leakage hole formed on the vehicle body by using the sound wave detected from the sound sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, IUCF-HYU (Industry-University Cooperation Foundation Hanyang University)Inventors: Tae Ho Kim, Yunsang Kwak, Sangkeun Ahn, Junhong Park
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Patent number: 9823160Abstract: An apparatus (100) for testing suction cups (138) mounted on a track (162) is disclosed. The apparatus (100) comprises a base (102) comprising a first surface (104) and a second surface (106) opposite the first surface (104). The apparatus further comprises ports (108) penetrating the base (102) from the first surface (104) to the second surface (106) and vacuum sensors (112) pneumatically coupled to the ports (108). The ports (108) in the base (102) are arranged in a geometric pattern (110).Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Scott Alan Ludwig, Derek Mickelson
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Patent number: 9816892Abstract: In one aspect, systems for detecting a fuel leak are described herein. In some implementations, a system for detecting a fuel leak described herein comprises a fuel-containing vessel having an exterior surface and a carbon nanotube coating layer comprising photoluminescent carbon nanotubes disposed on at least a portion of the exterior surface of the fuel-containing vessel. The system further comprises a fuel-sensitive coating layer substantially covering the carbon nanotube coating layer. The fuel-sensitive coating layer is optically opaque or substantially opaque to wavelengths of light absorbed and/or emitted by the photoluminescent carbon nanotubes.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Keith D. Humfeld, Morteza Safai
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Patent number: 9797800Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for detecting leaks in an emissions control system of a vehicle. In one example, a method comprises monitoring an equivalent resistance of a leak detection circuit, and indicating a leak responsive to the equivalent resistance not equal to a threshold resistance. In this way, leaks in vapor line interfaces can be easily detected and located, thereby reducing emissions, without intrusively testing the emissions control system.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Aed M. Dudar
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Patent number: 9778147Abstract: An apparatus and a process for testing fluid from a heat exchanger. A first fluid from a heat exchanger to be tested is passed through a test heat exchanger. A second fluid is circulated through the test heat exchanger with a pump. The second fluid is heated with a heater so that a temperature in the test heat exchanger can be controlled, for example, to so that conditions in the heat exchanger are close to the conditions in the heat exchanger. After a period of time, the test heat exchanger can be removed and inspected, tested, or both. Also, multiple test heat exchangers may be used to test various process conditions. Additionally, the test heat exchangers may include different materials to test various materials.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2014Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Knew Value, LLCInventor: Laurin Joseph Aspinall
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Patent number: 9759589Abstract: A method and an apparatus for determining leakage volume of fluid in transportation pipelines are provided. The method comprises: obtaining the negative pressure wave signals detected by at least two pressure sensors arranged on the pipeline; determining the pressure signal at the leakage location based on the negative pressure wave signals; determining the leakage rate during a leakage period based on the pressure signal at the leakage location according to a leakage model; and determining the leakage volume of the fluid in the pipeline based on the leakage rate and the leakage period. The apparatus provided corresponds to the method described above. By using the method and apparatus described above, the leakage volume of the transportation pipelines can be obtained to help understand the leakage profile of the pipelines and thus reduce losses.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2012Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Felipe Albertao, Ying Chen, Jin Huang, Chunhua Tian, Hao Wang, Jing Xiao
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Patent number: 9645072Abstract: A sealing arrangement and a method for testing the integrity of a sealing arrangement of a flexible pipe are disclosed. The method includes locating a first annular sealing element and a second annular sealing element in a joint between two elements of a flexible pipe, with a region of the joint therebetween; and pressurizing the region between the first sealing element and the second sealing element through a port extending towards the region to a predetermined pressure of 0.2 MP or greater.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventors: Judimar de Assis Clevelario, Fabio de Souza Pires, Felipe Areas Vargas, Valdeir Tinoco da Silva
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Patent number: 9638086Abstract: A leak detection method of a reducing agent pumping system including a reducing agent tank, an injector, a line formed through the reducing agent tank and the injector, and a pumping module disposed in the line may include pumping a reducing agent to the injector with a pump of the pumping module and detecting a pressure thereof, operating the pump at a predetermined load or less and stopping an operation of the injector, when it is determined that a detected pressure is between a first set value and a second set value, operating a heater for heating the reducing agent in the pumping module for a predetermined time, and determining that leak occurred in the line between the pumping module and the injector, when it is determined a temperature of the reducing agent in the pumping module is lower than a predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company, Kia Motors CorporationInventor: Jaeseok Shin
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Patent number: 9632002Abstract: A leak test system and a leak test method are provided for testing whether a semi-finished product of a speaker has a leak. The semi-finished product of the speaker includes a case. An interface is installed on a surface of the case. The leak test system includes a covering element, a vacuum generator, and a pressure gauge. The covering element is attached on the surface of the case, so that the interface of the semi-finished product of the speaker is covered by the covering element. A negative pressure value of the covering element is generated by the vacuum generator. If the equilibrium pressure value is lower than a default negative pressure value, the leak test system judges that the semi-finished product of the speaker has the leak. Consequently, the testing efficiency is enhanced.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: PRIMAX ELECTRONICS LTD.Inventor: Yung-Tai Pan
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Patent number: 9625570Abstract: An apparatus is utilized for measuring a circumference. The apparatus includes a body section, and at least one wheel rotatably attached to the body section. Additionally, at least one vacuum generating device is disposed on the body section, and is configured to generate an effective amount of vacuum between the body section and an adjacent arcuate surface which is sufficient to retain the body section against the arcuate surface. At least one of a reflector and a gap detector may also be affixed to the body section.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2014Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Kyle S. Biondich, Truong D. Pham, Zachary Talus
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Patent number: 9618418Abstract: Disclosed is a leakage detection system (200) and a leakage detection method for detecting leakage in a gas supply system (10?) comprising a gas source (11; 12) connected to a gas delivery module (14) by a pipeline. The leakage detection system (200) comprises a flow meter (113) connectable along the pipeline remotely from an inlet of the gas delivery module (14); and a detection module (110) configured to receive signals representing a measured flow rate from the flow meter (113), and to compare the measured flow rate (115) to a stored leakage-free reference value (116) to detect an increase in flow rate in the presence of a leak. A flow resistance between the detection module (110) and an outlet of the gas delivery module (14) amplifies the increase in flow rate in the presence of a leak. The system (200) may comprise a flow rate elevation system (121) connectable between the gas source (11; 12) and the flow meter (113) for temporarily increasing the flow rate in the pipeline.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: ASM TECHNOLOGY SINGAPORE PTE LTDInventors: Yue Zhang, Hao Ming Chang
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Patent number: 9557240Abstract: In some embodiments, a computer system generates display content indicating a likely direction and estimated distance to a potential gas leak source. The content includes a street map and at least one search area indicator on the map that indicates a search area suspected to have a gas leak source. The search area indicator has an axis indicating a representative wind direction relative to a geo-referenced location of at least one gas concentration measurement point. The search area indicator also has a width relative to the axis. The width is indicative of a wind direction variability associated with a plurality of wind direction measurements in an area of the gas concentration measurement point. The axis also preferably has a length indicating an estimated maximum distance to the potential gas leak source.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: Picarro, Inc.Inventors: Sze Meng Tan, Eric R. Crosson, Chris W. Rella
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Patent number: 9518539Abstract: A method, comprising: purging fuel vapors from a fuel vapor canister and/or a fuel vapor bleed element to an engine intake with air routed through a transmission bellhousing. In this way, purge air may be warmed by heat generated in the transmission bellhousing during engine operation, thereby increasing desorption efficiency and reducing bleed emissions. Further, purge air may be pressurized in the transmission bellhousing to allow purging operations irrespective of intake manifold vacuum.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Niels Christopher Kragh, Mark W. Peters, Donald Ignasiak, Mike Dong, Dhaval P. Vaishnav
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Patent number: 9476794Abstract: A pressure decay testing system including a testing device for determining the reliability of connectors is provided and includes a pneumatic cylinder that raises and lowers a sealing member that closes a second end of a connector inserted in the device. A base member is adjacent pneumatic cylinder and includes a receiving surface having at least one receiving member for holding the connector. A channel is disposed therethrough though the receiving surface of the base member and aligns with an inner bore of the connector inserted in the testing device. An air line is attached to base member fluidly connecting inner bore of the connector with decay tester. Decay tester introduces a pressure differential through the channel to reach a predetermined set point pressure when the connector is closed by the testing device. Decay tester is configured to measure a change in pressure over time with respect to the predetermined set point.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: Advanced Scientifics, Inc.Inventor: Rudolf Pavlik
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Patent number: 9409263Abstract: A method is described for detecting an incorrectly installed seal in a master-cylinder having a seal. The master cylinder is subjected to a pressure comprised between approximately 0.3 and 0.6 MPa at the conclusion of master-cylinder assembly and, if there is a drop in the pressure, the seal is considered to have been installed in reverse in the groove of the master cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Antony Auguste, Laurent Lhuillier, Nicolas Quiniou, Daniel Grech, Carole Charpentier
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Patent number: 9387563Abstract: A machine tool has a cover body with a window, the window including two spaced window plates defining an airtight space therebetween. The space is brought to a pressure other than atmospheric. An indicator is coupled to the cover body and has an indicator portion that is displaced in response to pressure in the space. The indicating portion is visually observable from outside the machine tool, so that the airtightness of the window may be determined by visually observing the position of the indicating portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: DMG MORI SEIKI CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoichi Okamoto, Eiichiro Gomi, Hiroki Nakao
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Patent number: 9321411Abstract: An interior part (13) for a vehicle is attached to the inner panel (31) of a door (12). The interior part (13) has: a fastening hole (43) formed in order to allow a screw part (42) which is used to fasten the interior part (13) to the inner panel (31) to be passed therethrough; a tray section (44) formed below the fastening hole (43); and an opening (45) formed in the tray section (44) in a size which does not permit the screw part (43) to pass through the opening (45).Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Inventor: Keita Ishizaka
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Patent number: 9315002Abstract: Embodiments provide a lamination machine for laminating a membrane to a fabric of an article, such as to an inside surface of a backpack. The lamination machine may include an enclosure with a rotating air connection coupled to a top surface of the enclosure. The membrane may be mated with the article, and then a plug may be inserted in a top opening of the article. The plug may be coupled with the rotating air connection. The rotating air connection may pump compressed air into an interior portion of the article, through an inlet in the plug. A heater may heat the area surrounding the article to activate an adhesive disposed between the membrane and the inside surface of the article. Additionally, the rotating air connection may rotate the plug, thereby rotating the article assembly to facilitate distribution of heat.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: OutDry Technologies CorporationInventor: Matteo Morlacchi
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Patent number: 9310271Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for measuring leakage area for construction of smoke control equipment. The invention provides a system for measuring a leakage area of a test room that can include: a chamber positioned in the test room and storing air compressed by a compressor; one or more pressure sensors configured to measure a pressure change of the test room when the compressed air in the chamber is discharged instantaneously; and a gauging means configured to measure an effective leakage area in the test room by using a pressure change value of the test room detected by the one or more pressure sensors. Embodiments of the invention can enable an accurate measurement of leakage area at low cost.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: Chung-Ang University Industry-Academy Cooperation FoundationInventors: Nam-Il Kim, Min-Jung Lee, Seung-Il Park
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Patent number: 9285291Abstract: A portable test device and related method are disclosed for conducting integrity testing of flexible containers. The test is particularly useful for testing aseptic flexible film bags in a manner that maintains the sterile nature of the container and removes crinkles by inflating the containers to remove crinkles and establish an inflation set point. The decay in pressure is measured over a predetermined period of time; if pressure loss does not exceed a predetermined threshold the integrity of the bag is confirmed and it can be filled without further manipulation of the container that may result in introducing flaws.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Advanced Scientific, Inc.Inventor: Rudolf Pavlik
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Patent number: 9284924Abstract: Embodiments for detecting fuel events are presented. In an embodiment, a method comprises performing an action responsive to a fuel event indicated based on output from a hydrocarbon sensor positioned between a fuel tank and a fuel vapor canister. In this way, the hydrocarbon sensor may be used to detect fuel events and engine operation may be adjusted accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aed M. Dudar, Dennis Seung-Man Yang
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Patent number: 9272893Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling liquid flow to the liquid supply of a beverage forming apparatus. The liquid supply may include two valves positioned in series for controlling a flow of a liquid into the liquid supply. Pressures upstream, between and/or downstream of the valves may be detected and used to determine if one or both of the valves leak when closed.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Keurig Green Mountain, Inc.Inventor: William T. Jacobs
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Patent number: 9217659Abstract: A probe defining a transmission line for use with a measurement instrument includes a pulse circuit connected to the probe for generating pulses on the transmission line and receiving reflected pulses on the transmission line. The probe comprises a conductive outer sleeve for mounting to a process vessel. A center conductor is coaxial with the outer sleeve for conducting the pulses. A primary seal element between the outer sleeve and the center conductor is spaced a select distance from a near end of the outer sleeve. A secondary seal element between the outer sleeve and the center conductor is spaced proximate the near end of the outer sleeve, to define a generally tubular space between the primary seal element and the secondary seal element. A dielectric insert fills a portion of the tubular space proximate the secondary seal element. A leak detection tube is in the tubular space between the dielectric insert and the primary seal element.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: Magnetrol International, IncorporatedInventor: Paul G. Janitch
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Patent number: 9179824Abstract: A sheath assembly for an endoscope includes an elongate tubular body and a plug. The endoscope has a handle portion and a scope portion extending therefrom to a tip. The body includes first (40) and second (42) wall sections and extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second distal openings located at distal and proximal ends thereof, respectively. The first wall section (40) extends radially about the longitudinal axis to define a scope lumen (44). The scope portion is receivable in the scope lumen with the distal and proximal ends. The second wall section (42) extends radially about a portion of the first wall section (40) and longitudinally between second distal and proximal end openings. The first and second wall sections define an integral suction lumen (50) in fluid communication with a first source of negative pressure. The plug is mated with the distal end opening and includes a lens surface through which energy is transmissible.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignees: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATIONInventors: Rafi Avitsian, Andrew M. Zura, Robert B. Guthrie, Douglas W. Haight, James T. Callegari, Michael Collinson
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Patent number: 9181906Abstract: A fuel vapor processing system includes a canister, a tank passage communicating between the canister and the fuel tank, and a purge passage communicating between the canister and the intake air passage. Fuel vapor adsorbed by the canister can be desorbed and purged into the intake air passage via the purge passage due to a negative pressure produced in the intake air passage. A desorption promoting device can promote desorption of fuel vapor from the canister. A control unit controls the desorption device, so that the desorption promoting device promotes desorption of fuel vapor from the canister during desorption through the purge passage due to the negative pressure.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignees: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Hiroshi Takamatsu
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Patent number: 9151691Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting machine tool window airtightness includes an airtight state detector, having a sensor detecting the pressure in a space of the window, and a judging section for determining appropriateness of the airtight state of the space based on a pressure value from the pressure sensor and outputting a judgment result. Pressure in the window space, which initially may be pressurized or pressure-reduced, is detected intermittently by the pressure sensor, and the judging section determines appropriateness of the airtight state of the window on the basis of a variation state of the detected pressure.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Mori Seiki Co., LTD.Inventors: Katsuhiko Ono, Norio Sato, Kimiyuki Nishimura
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Patent number: 9127926Abstract: Provided is a repair-pipeldesig led-pipe measuring system for measuring the flange faces of a pair of flanges at both ends of a repair pipe or a designed pipe and obtaining spatial position data of the flange faces, the repair pipe being brought in a factory and repaired when a defect such as leakage occurs in a pipe used for carrying a liquid or a gas in ships, plants, and other places in order that the defective portion is reworked, and the designed pipe being made on the basis of a design in order that the error between the design and itself is checked. An object (2) to be measured such as a pipe or the like is set between a reference stage to which a position measuring device (3) previously invented by the present inventor for the purpose of another use is attached and a related stage which is processed to have an accurate positional relationship with respect to the reference stage and to which the position measuring device is attachable.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: PLUS ONE TECHNO CO., LTD.Inventor: Kenji Nohmi
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Patent number: 9119019Abstract: A method of collecting data from wireless sensor units arranged in a mesh network is disclosed, each wireless sensor unit having one or more sensors arranged on or below the ground surface for remote seismic recording, the method comprising: clustering the wireless sensor units into two or more sub mesh clusters, each sub mesh cluster having an aggregator assigned to the sub mesh cluster; acquiring data with the wireless sensor units by sensing one or more physical parameters; within each sub mesh cluster, each of the wireless sensor units transmitting the acquired data directly or indirectly to the respective aggregator; each aggregator aggregating at least a portion of the acquired data received from the wireless sensor units within the respective sub mesh cluster into aggregated data; and each aggregator transmitting the aggregated data to a base node. A wireless mesh network for remote seismic recording is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: SRD Innovations Inc.Inventors: Ronald Gerald Murias, Rashed Haydar
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Patent number: 9097607Abstract: A portable, small-sized device is provided to accurately conduct a leakage test for a liquid volume meter such as a pipette. In operation, pipette P is connected to the device main body side via a tube. A command from a central processing unit causes a pump to perform a suctioning operation to depressurize the pipette P side to a predetermined pressure. Any pressure changes over a predetermined period of time are monitored by a pressure sensor. The central processing unit determines whether there is leakage from the pipette P, and displays a judgment result on a display unit. In particular, when a diaphragm pump is used as the pump, the pulsation of an air flow occurring in a suction operation is attenuated in a pressure vessel so as not to have harmful effects on either the inspection results or the pipette P side.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: A&D Company LimitedInventors: Naoto Izumo, Takaaki Kagawa
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Patent number: 9091227Abstract: Methods and systems for fuel system leak detection are disclosed. In one example approach, a method comprises, during an engine-on condition, delivering fuel from a fuel tank to one or more cylinders of the engine while the fuel tank is sealed off from atmosphere, and indicating a leak based on pressure in the fuel tank. For example, a leak may be indicated in response to a pressure decrease in the fuel tank greater than an expected pressure decrease, where the expected pressure decrease is based on a fuel level in the fuel tank.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Russell Randall Pearce, Scott A. Bohr, Aed M. Dudar, Dennis Seung-Man Yang
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Publication number: 20150143876Abstract: There is provided a leakage detection device which can be reduced in size and attached to a leakage detection target member, such as a fluid controller, all the time, and thus, can monitor leakage of fluid all the time, and a fluid controller having the same. A fluid controller is configured by a fluid controller main body and a leakage detection device which is attached to the fluid controller main body. In the fluid controller main body, a leakage port for detecting the leakage is provided. The leakage detection device includes a sensor holding body which is attached to the fluid controller main body; an ultrasonic sensor which is held by the sensor holding body to face the leakage port; an ultrasonic passage provided between a sensor surface of the ultrasonic sensor and the leakage port; and a processing circuit for processing an ultrasonic wave obtained by the ultrasonic sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: May 28, 2015Applicant: FUJIKIN INCORPORATEDInventors: Ryousuke Dohi, Tsutomu Shinohara, Kouji Nishino, Toshio Doh, Nobukazu Ikeda, Michio Yamaji
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Patent number: 9038440Abstract: A speaker leak test system which quickly tests if a speaker enclosure is sealed properly. The speaker leak test system tests for air leaks in the speaker enclosure, which air leaks degrade the acoustic performance of the speaker. A vacuum (or pressure) source is connected through a vacuum hose to the speaker enclosure and vacuum is drawn. After a test vacuum level is reached, the mass air flow through the vacuum hose is measured. If the mass air flow does not exceed a pre-determined speaker dependent threshold for the speaker under test, the speaker is declared to be leak free. A bypass solenoid may reside in parallel with a mass air flow sensor to reach test vacuum quickly. This speaker leak test system is intended to be used in a prototyping and production environment and tests the speaker enclosure for leaks both quickly (e.g., less than five seconds) and accurately.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: AUDYSSEY LABORATORIES, INC.Inventor: Tyson Osborne Yaberg
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Publication number: 20150135805Abstract: A first housing has a canister passage communicating a first interior with a canister. A second housing has an atmospheric passage communicating a second interior with an atmosphere. A switching valve is accommodated in the first housing to switch communication of the canister passage with selectively one of a pressure detection passage and the atmospheric passage. A switching valve bypass passage communicates the canister passage with the pressure detection passage and bypasses the switching valve. A partition member separates the first interior from the second interior and has a communication hole communicating the first interior with the second interior. A contact member is equipped to an end of the partition member and is in contact with at least one of the first housing and the second housing. The partition member forms a clearance with the first housing and the second housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Makoto KANEKO
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Publication number: 20150135804Abstract: An extracorporeal treatment assembly including a pump and a controller wherein an extracorporeal circuit is mounted to the assembly, the controller causes the assembly to: control the pump to pump liquid through the passage and the flow coupling; collect actual fluid pressure data; store circuit type data uniquely corresponding to a certain type of extracorporeal circuit; determine a dimension of the certain type of extracorporeal circuit; determine an expected fluid pressure for the certain type of extracorporeal circuit; based on a comparison of the actual fluid pressure data and the expected fluid pressure, determine whether the certain type of extracorporeal circuit corresponds to the actual extracorporeal circuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Paolo Rovatti, Fabio Roncadi, Brono Genovese, Pier Giorgio Verdi
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Publication number: 20150135803Abstract: A manifold assembly for a portable leak tester includes a manifold housing defining a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a pressure port, and a fluid passage. The fluid passage connects the fluid inlet, the pressure port, and the fluid outlet in fluid communication. A supply control valve is mounted to the manifold housing. The supply control valve is operable to open and close fluid communication through the fluid passage, between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A pressure transducer is coupled to the pressure port. The pressure transducer is operable to sense a fluid pressure in the fluid passage. A manifold controller is mounted to and supported by the manifold housing, and is in communication with the supply control valve and the pressure transducer. The manifold controller includes all software and hardware necessary to control the supply control valve, the pressure transducer, and to communicate with a testing controller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Cinetic AutomationInventor: Kenneth Halliwill
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Publication number: 20150141909Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for checking and/or monitoring the leak tightness of a plurality of pneumatically or hydraulically actuated actuators of a machine, in particular a plurality of valve actuators of a medical treatment machine, wherein pressure is exerted on the actuators in different combinations during the operation of the machine, wherein the common pressure drop occurring during a stationary operating phase at the actuators on which pressure is exerted in the respective combination is measured for a plurality of different combinations of actuators on which pressure is exerted, and wherein a respective leak tightness value is determined for individual actuators and/or groups of actuators with the pressure drop which is measured for those combinations and in which the respective actuator and/or the respective group of actuators on which pressure is exerted being taken into said leak tightness value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventors: Frank L. HEDMANN, Stephan KLATTE
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Patent number: 9027390Abstract: A system for identifying sources of external fluid infiltrating or leaking into a sanitary sewer system. An apparatus applies a substantially uniform coating to the surface of inner walls of a portion of the sewer system. The system also includes means for observing and recording the initial condition of the coated surface, means for observing and recording subsequent conditions of the coated surface, and means for comparing the initial condition of the coated surface with subsequent conditions to detect a predetermined change in the condition of the coated surface. The change in the condition of the coated surface indicates the source of the infiltration of water into the sewer system.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Inventor: Gene Rigby
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Patent number: 9027389Abstract: The present invention provides a medical device having an elongate body with both a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the elongate body defines an intake lumen and an exhaust lumen. The medical device also has a first pliable element defining a cooling chamber disposed at a point along the elongate body, with the cooling chamber being in fluid communication with the intake lumen and the exhaust lumen. A second pliable element is provided which at least partially encloses the first pliable element, thereby defining a junction between the first and second pliable element. A check valve is included which is in fluid communication with the junction between the first pliable element and second pliable element, the valve further being in fluid communication with the exhaust lumen. Additionally, the medical device may include sensors or other monitoring means in fluid communication with the junction and the cooling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Medtronic CryoCath LPInventors: Marwan Abboud, Rachid Mahrouche, Teresa Ann Mihalik, Chadi Harmouche, Jean-Luc Pageard, John W. Lehmann
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Patent number: 9021865Abstract: A testing apparatus and method includes a PTFE layer; placing a sorbent pad on the PTFE layer; applying contaminants to a protective material; placing the protective material adjacent to the sorbent pad with the side having contaminants opposite the sorbent pad; applying a weight to the protective material causing the protective material to contact the sorbent pad, and determining any permeation of contaminants through said protective material causing exposure on the sorbent pad to the contaminants; and measuring a level of contamination of the sorbent pad upon exposure to any contaminants which permeated the protective material. A second PTFE layer may be placed in between the weight and the protective material. Additionally, another PTFE layer may be placed in between the protective material and the sorbent pad. The protective material may include any of air impermeable materials, air permeable materials, and semi-permeable materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventor: Terrence G. D'Onofrio
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Publication number: 20150114089Abstract: A method for an evaporative emissions leak test, comprising: adjusting a pressure threshold based on a fuel volatility of a fuel contained in a fuel tank; and performing the evaporative emissions leak test based on the adjusted pressure threshold. By determining fuel volatility and adjusting a pressure threshold based on the fuel volatility, a more robust and accurate evaporative emissions leak test may be employed without adding additional components to a fuel system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Aed M. Dudar, Dennis Seung-Man Yang, Rob Ognjanovski, JR.
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Publication number: 20150114090Abstract: Provided is a mobile device. The mobile device includes a battery cover having an LED hole with a size to allow at least one portion of the LED lens to pass therethrough, a lens support part disposed under the battery cover while supporting a portion of a lower surface of the LED lens, the lens support part having a ventilation hole with a predetermined size, an LED device generating light emitted through the LED lens, a waterproof tape disposed between a lower portion of the battery cover and the lens support part to prevent moisture from being penetrated, and an air vent filter which is a member allowing air to be ventilated through the ventilation hole, the air vent filter being disposed under the lens support part.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventor: KENICHI FUKUDA
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Patent number: 9016109Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide a packing leak detection system for leaks or discharge of a volatile material which discharge into the environment is subject to regulation. The system contains a compressor apparatus including a compressor cylinder, a compressor piston, a compressor piston rod positioned in a packing case, wherein a volatile material being compressed by the compressor apparatus leaks from the packing case. Also provided is a leak detector sized and configured to detect and monitor leaks of the volatile material from the packing case. Methods of assessing leaks of a volatile material subject to environmental regulation are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2011Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: M-Squared Products & Services, Inc.Inventors: John P. Miguez, Jonathan D. Mann
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Patent number: 9018961Abstract: A system and method for determining whether an anode injector that injects hydrogen gas into an anode side of a fuel cell stack has failed. The method includes monitoring a voltage of the fuel cell stack and performing spectral analysis of the stack voltage to identify amplitude peaks in the stack voltage. The method further includes determining whether the spectral analysis of the stack voltage has identified an amplitude peak at a location where an amplitude peak should occur if the injector is operating properly. If no amplitude peak is identified at that location, then the method determines that the injector is not operating properly. If an amplitude peak is identified at that location, then the method compares the amplitude peak to the desired amplitude peak to identify if it is within a threshold to determine if the injector is operating properly.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Manish Sinha, Daniel C. Di Fiore, John C. Fagley, Steven R. Falta
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Patent number: 9010175Abstract: Systems and methods allow detection and location of die coolant leaks while a die is in a die cast machine and at operating temperature. The testing can be performed during normal down time of the die casting assembly and repeated as desired. Cooling circuits of the die can be tested in zones where zones are sorted to identify particular cooling circuits as having leaks as necessary. Valving, leak sensors, air decay units, and added machine control are provided in the die cooling system to enable onboard leak testing of the die while installed in the die casting machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventor: Gary C. Ward
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Publication number: 20150090005Abstract: A leak through the thickness of a structure is detected from one side of the structure using a leak detection layer. The leak detection layer exhibits visually observable changes when exposed to an air leak.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Charles William Thomas, Kenneth M. Dull
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Patent number: 8991236Abstract: A reconfigurable leak testing system is provided that includes a leak testing station and at least one off-shuttle cart removably attachable to the leak testing station. A fixture cartridge is translatable between the off-shuttle cart and the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge is configured to selectively couple with the leak testing station. The fixture cartridge includes an upper fixture, a lower fixture, and an actuatable testing feature. The fixture cartridge is configured to receive a part between the upper fixture and lower fixture. The actuatable testing feature is configured to contact the part. A closed volume is defined at least partially by the actuatable testing feature and the part.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations, LLCInventors: Sunil Nandwani, Brian Holmes, Christine Anne Blake