Instrument Casing Patents (Class 73/431)
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Publication number: 20140230545Abstract: A sensor having a metal housing that encloses a sensing device. An end of the housing is crimped, and an overmolding covers the crimped edge and extends from the crimped edge away from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: David John Geer, Karen Marie Pistner
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Patent number: 8806936Abstract: A protection cover structure of a slide detection apparatus for a vehicle seat is provided. The slide detection apparatus is configured to detect a slide state of the vehicle seat with a magnetic detector which is provided to one of a fixed rail and a movable rail configuring a slide rail mechanism of the vehicle seat, and a detectable member provided to the other of the rails. The protection cover structure includes a protection cover provided to the one rail and configured to cover and protect the magnetic detector. The protection cover integrally includes a side cover part which covers a side of the magnetic detector, and a cover part which covers a detection part of the magnetic detector. A tip end portion of the cover part is formed with a lip-shaped contact part which is configured to slidably contact a sidewall surface of the other rail.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2011Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Toyota Boshoku Kabushiki KaishaInventors: Yuya Suzuki, Tomoyuki Takase, Shinya Ando, Naoki Maeda, Michinori Kakumu, Keiichiro Inoue
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Patent number: 8806937Abstract: A temperature sensor supporting device includes a supporting body having first and second groove portions, a separation preventive part, and a pair of harnesses connected to a temperature sensor. The first groove portion is set to have such a groove width size as to permit clamping of proximal end parts of the harnesses inward of the supporting body when the proximal end parts are viewed as a single overlapping line from a first angle. The second groove portion is set to have such a groove width size as to permit clamping of intermediate parts of the harnesses inward of the supporting body when the intermediate parts are viewed as two lines from a second angle. The proximal end parts and the intermediate parts are clamped respectively in the first and second groove portions so that the sensor is positioned and fixed with the sensor disposed outside the supporting body.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Denso CorporationInventor: Makoto Hatano
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Patent number: 8800367Abstract: A sensor module for mounting on a rear fork of a bicycle includes a housing, a spool piece, a spool cap, and a sensing element. A switch member is arranged on one end of the housing, while a mounting seat is recessed on another end thereof. The spool piece is received by the mounting seat. The spool cap is arranged on the edge portion of the mounting seat. The sensing element is connected to the spool piece by a cable. The cable can be rewound into the spool piece. The distance between the sensing element and the housing is adjustable by extending or retracting the cable. The adjustability allows the sensor module to be adoptable by bicycles with different wheel sizes and rear fork structures. Accordingly, various cycling parameters can be measured.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Zentan Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tong-Pie Chen
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Publication number: 20140216155Abstract: A sensor apparatus is used for sensing a condition in a combustion chamber. The sensor apparatus includes a sensor housing having a sealed internal chamber. The sensor apparatus further includes a connector attached to an opening of the sensor housing. The connector transfers a signal indicative of the condition into the sensor housing. A fastener is secured to the connector. A sealing member is disposed between the connector and the fastener. The sealing member sealingly engages the connector to prevent fluid passage through the connector and into the internal chamber of the sensor housing. A method of sealing a sensor apparatus is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2013Publication date: August 7, 2014Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYInventors: Benjamin John Olechnowicz, Frederick Louis Glesius
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Patent number: 8797724Abstract: A notification appliance enclosure that facilitates convenient attachment and removal of a housing. The enclosure may include a mounting plate having a catch lip and a retaining wedge projecting from a surface thereof. The catch lip and the retaining wedge may be spaced apart to define a retaining pocket therebetween, and the catch lip may have a latch release aperture formed therethrough. A housing may fit over the mounting plate and may have a latch tongue extending from a surface thereof fits within the retaining pocket. A release latch may extend from a surface of latch tongue and may fit within the latch release aperture. The engagement between the release latch and the latch release aperture prevents the housing from being pulled away from the mounting plate. The retaining wedge resists movement of the latch tongue and thereby resists disengagement of the release latch from the latch release aperture.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Tyco Fire & Security GmbHInventors: Alexander S. Andrews, Erick Russell, James T. Roberts
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Publication number: 20140208847Abstract: A sensor assembly for use in downhole deployment is disclosed. The assembly has a cylindrical housing having a hollow interior and a cartridge sub-assembly housed in the cylindrical housing. The cartridge sub-assembly has a sensor element, a first printed circuit board (PCB) securing the sensor element in a holding position, and a first potting sealing the first PCB and the sensor element in the holding position. The cartridge sub-assembly is secured in the hollow interior by a second potting. Additionally, a method of manufacturing the sensor assembly and an array of sensor assemblies are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Alex Baranov, Wade Coulter, Keith Graham, Chris Hawryluck
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Publication number: 20140202244Abstract: The present invention refers to a sensor device and associated method of locking sensor device components. In some aspects of the invention, a housing assembly comprises a housing case for an exhaust gas temperature probe sensor device that can be used to lock one or more traversing studs and form an environmental seal using a plurality of insulators and a fastener locked onto the elongated body of each of the studs. The locking features of the housing case and locking part geometry can function to securely hold and align parts when the fastener is locked into place. The fastener can be a press fit bushing with a bushing weld.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: HARCO LABORATORIES, INC.Inventor: Igor Giterman
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Patent number: 8783102Abstract: A protective container for holding a reusable control part of a transcutaneous sensor system for detecting at least one analyte in a bodily fluid is disclosed. The control part includes at least one coupling, which has at least one sensor coupling for connection to at least one transcutaneous sensor. The protective container has at least one container housing. The control part can be held in the container housing. The container housing is adapted to shield the control part from environmental influences. The container housing also has at least one connector which can be connected to the coupling and seals the latter in a media-tight fashion.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2010Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Wolfgang Heck, Bernd Roesicke, Gerhard Frisch
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Patent number: 8776598Abstract: A fluid sensor includes a metal housing body, which has a box and a flanged ring circumferentially surrounding the box. A housing jacket is formed from plastic material and disposed on an exterior side of the housing body. A sealing ring, which is situated circumferentially on top of the flanged ring, subdivides the housing jacket into two sections that are insulated from each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Udo Kaess, Volker Haller, Monika Scherer, Gustav Klett, Markus Niemann
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Patent number: 8770045Abstract: A purpose is to provide a sensor assembly and a sensor module having a flexible sensor element that uses polymer material and having a component such as the sensor element and the like that hardly deteriorates and is superior in durability. A sensor assembly includes a sensor element and an exterior packaging bag enclosing the sensor element. The sensor element includes a sensor thin film made of resin or elastomer, and at least one pair of electrodes connected to the sensor thin film. The exterior packaging bag is made from laminate films having a metal foil and two resin layers arranged sandwiching the metal foil.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Tokai Rubber Industries, Ltd.Inventors: Masaru Murayama, Yuuki Saitou, Tomonori Hayakawa, Kazunobu Hashimoto
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Patent number: 8763457Abstract: A sensing device can be provided with sealed and open-type chambers in various conditions for accommodating different types of sensing structural components by stacking multiple substrates, wherein the condition of a sealed chamber depends on condition taken in substrate bonding process. Owing to sealing a channel of the sealed chamber by the substrate, superior sealing performance is achieved as compared to those adopting solder or sealing material, and thus the condition of the sealed chamber can be finely controlled.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Industrial Technology Research InstituteInventors: Lung-Tai Chen, Yu-Wen Hsu, Tzong-Che Ho, Li-Chi Pan
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Patent number: 8763458Abstract: An insert cover for a speed sensor module includes an elongated body having a length aligned along a longitudinal axis, the elongated body including a convex top surface and a uniform width along the length; a first portion emanating from the top surface at a first end of the elongated body; a second portion emanating from the top surface at a diametrically opposed second end of the elongated body; and a third portion emanating from the top surface between the first portion and the second portion; where each of the first, second, and third portions are orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Christopher McAuliffe, Michael Zager
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Publication number: 20140174177Abstract: A gas sensor includes a sensor housing, and a sensing element located within the sensor housing, the sensing element defining an axis and having a distal end extending from the sensor housing. The gas sensor further includes a sensor protection element coupled to the sensor housing and at least partially surrounding the distal end of the sensing element. The sensor protection element includes a tube, the distal end of the sensing element located within the tube, the tube including a window located along a side of the tube adjacent the distal end of the sensing element. The sensor protection element further includes a fabric layer positioned adjacent the window, the fabric layer spaced from the sensing element and extending generally parallel to the axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: Hannes Weiblen, Craig Magera, Karen Carwile, John Day
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Publication number: 20140174176Abstract: A gas sensor includes a sensor housing and a sensing element located within the sensor housing. The sensing element defines an axis. The sensing element has a distal end extending from the sensor housing. The gas sensor further includes a sensor protection element coupled to the sensor housing and at least partially surrounding the distal end of the sensing element. The sensor protection element includes a tube having a conical portion, and a gas inlet located on the tube, the gas inlet spaced from the axis. The gas inlet is shaped to direct gas into the tube to induce a vortex gas flow within the conical portion of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ROBERT BOSCH GMBHInventors: David Boyd, Craig Magera
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Publication number: 20140157894Abstract: A case for disposing a piezoelectric member includes a case body having a top surface and is defined with a central cavity extending from the top surface into the case body for receiving the piezoelectric member, wherein the case body is made of an alloy containing Al, Mg, Fe, Si, Cu, Zn, Mn, and Cr.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2013Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: TUNG THIH ELECTRONIC CO., LTD.Inventors: Shih-Feng Lee, Tzu-Chin Tsai
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Publication number: 20140144215Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure (10), especially for an oil-in-water analyzer. The enclosure has a metal body (22) including an expandable folded section (26) that expands in response to increased pressure within the enclosure thereby increasing the volume defined by the enclosure. The enclosure is capable of containing internal explosions and is suitable for use in hazardous environments where the electronic equipment can come into contact with explosive gases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: Advanced Sensors LimitedInventors: Khalid Thabeth, Raymond Acheson, John Tierney
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Patent number: 8726729Abstract: A measuring device with at least one housing and at least one electronic unit, wherein the housing has at least one electronic access opening for the electronic unit, wherein a first longitudinal axis extends through the electronic access opening, wherein the housing has a sensor access opening for connecting to a sensor unit, wherein a second longitudinal axis extends through the sensor access, wherein the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis span an orientation plane, wherein the electronic unit has at least one printed circuit board which lies essentially in a printed circuit board plane that, to provide a measuring device, in which the effect of external mechanical stresses on electronic components can be reduced, is arranged in the housing such that the printed circuit board plane is at an angle relative to the orientation plane which differs from an integral multiple of 90°.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: KROHNE Messtechnik GmbHInventor: Achim Matt
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Publication number: 20140127486Abstract: A coating and method of making, using, and applying the coating to protect structures from scratches and/or the undesired collection of slag and/or spatter associated with metal working processes. The coating includes a base layer and a top layer that, when applied, mitigate adhesion of weld slag to the underlying structure. The coating is also transparent such that it does not interfere with the functionality of any indicia associated with the underlying structure or device and also renders the coating suitable for use with photo-reactive or responsive sensors and/or other non-opaque structures—such as goggles, facemasks, and/or shields.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Roberto S. Santos, Rahul Ganguli, Young Chung
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Patent number: 8718981Abstract: A modular sensor assembly in which a sensing module may be packaged and provided separately from a signal processing module and which, in some applications, may facilitate disposal and/or replacement of the sensing module when exposed to a “dirty” or “contaminated” environment without requiring disposal and/or replacement of the entire sensor assembly. In certain applications, the sensing module may include at least one transducer or sensor and a local memory containing a set of conditioning coefficients. The sensing module may be removably coupled to a signal processing module which, in some cases, may be configured to download the set of conditioning coefficients stored in the local memory of the sensing module, and to use the set of conditioning coefficients to produce a substantially linearized output signal.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2011Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Paul Prehn Bey, William Hoover, Jamie Speldrich, Ryan Jones
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Patent number: 8707783Abstract: A sensor housing cover and a method for manufacturing such a sensor housing cover are described. The sensor housing cover is made up of a base cover having at least one opening. The base cover is extrusion-coated with a first plastic in such a way that the first plastic constitutes at least one element of the sensor housing cover and is positively connected to the base cover via the at least one opening. In the manufacturing process, the base cover is provided and then enclosed by a mold. The first plastic is injected into the mold to manufacture the at least one element of the sensor housing cover.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventor: Ronny Ludwig
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Publication number: 20140109670Abstract: A field apparatus includes an apparatus case having an opening, a battery case that houses a battery and is mounted to an inner side of the apparatus case by being inserted into the apparatus case via the opening, and a mounting part that is provided on the inner side of the apparatus case and mounts the battery case such that its mounting direction can be modified in accordance with the installation direction of the apparatus case such that the battery is in a preset proper mounting direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: AZBIL CORPORATIONInventor: Itsuki Tanabe
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Publication number: 20140109665Abstract: A housing arrangement for a flow meter that has at least one housing (2) and at least one display device (3) which is located on the housing (2). The maintenance effort for the flow meter is reduced by there being at least one photovoltaic cell on the housing in a manner configured and arranged surrounding the at least one display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: KROHNE MESSTECHNIK GMBHInventor: Holger Hollenberg
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Publication number: 20140109671Abstract: A digital apparatus is provided for monitoring environment. The apparatus has a high-pressure chamber easy in maintenance. By using a supporting unit, the chamber is stably set in a container. In addition, the supporting unit reduces problem of saturated-humidity absorption so that wastage of utilities and rate of fake signals are both decreased. Thus, the chamber is prevented from mist and vapor for keeping good function.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: Institute of Nuclear Energy Research, Atomic Council, Executive Yuan, R.O.C.Inventors: Hsun-Hua Tseng, Jinn-Yih Wu, Tin-Yu Liaw
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Publication number: 20140102192Abstract: A dust-proof structure for a measuring tool, includes: a case provided with an opening formed through a surface opposed to a protection plate thereof; a solar panel accommodated in the case through the opening of the case; an intermediate panel pressing an outer circumferential portion of the solar panel against a bottom wall of the case; a display device disposed at an inward portion of the intermediate panel and opposed to the solar panel with a gap; a cover attached to close the opening of the case; a screw used to secure the cover and the intermediate panel to the case; and a temporary-fixing unit disposed between the intermediate panel and the case, the temporary-fixing unit temporarily fixing the intermediate panel to the case while the outer circumferential portion of the solar panel is pressed against the bottom wall of the case.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: MITUTOYO CORPORATIONInventors: Rie ARAI, Shuji HAYASHIDA, Yuji OURA
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Patent number: 8695423Abstract: An intrinsically safe housing for a measuring instrument, having a viewing window for the display panel of a measuring instrument, an instrument display panel holding fixture for receiving an instrument display panel provided around the viewing window, said holding fixture having an inner void having a volume greater than a volume of the instrument display panel, a difference between said volumes forming a resin slot surrounding the instrument display panel upon its insertion, and a seal holding fixture provided around the viewing window containing a seal for sealing a front surface of said display panel, wherein the seal and the display panel holding fixture form a resin receptacle for a flowable resin, and the resin slot receives an overflow of said resin upon insertion of said instrument display panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: KROHNE Messtechnik GmbHInventors: Thomas Werner, Wilhelm Luebbers
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Patent number: 8695422Abstract: A vehicular ultrasonic sensor apparatus serving as a distance sensor apparatus is equipped with a sensor unit, a case body, a bezel, and a retainer. The retainer includes a pair of pawl members. The pair of pawl members is equipped with a stopper portion. The ultrasonic sensor apparatus is inserted into an attachment hole of the bumper such that a connector portion of the case body is first inserted. When the retainer passes through the attachment hole, the pair of pawl members are elastically deformed. After passing through the attachment hole, the pair of pawl members are elastically restored, and the stopper portion is caught at an inner circumference edge of an exit side of the attachment hole.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Denso CorporationInventors: Yasuhiro Kawashima, Tadao Shimizu, Naoki Osumi
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Patent number: 8696777Abstract: A marine engine exhaust system has an exhaust conduit conveying engine exhaust gas from upstream to downstream, a sensor sensing oxygen content of the exhaust gas in the conduit, and a shield located in the conduit. The shield is configured to shield the sensor from deleterious effects of liquid when liquid and exhaust gas is reverted in the exhaust conduit from downstream to upstream.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: Brunswick CorporationInventors: Sunil K. R. Patil, Scott C. Morton, Andrew J. Przybyl, John A. Voit, Ronald L. Hall, Daniel B. Slanker
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Publication number: 20140098631Abstract: A coupling device is provided for a sensor unit having at least one sensor located within a housing. The coupling device includes at least one supporting portion, wherein the supporting portion is configured for maintaining the sensor unit in a stable position, with the coupling device either resting on or being buried into the ground, and at least one rod, arranged in a plane which is essentially perpendicular to a peripheral surface of the supporting portion and linked to the supporting portion. The coupling device further includes a fastener for connecting the sensor unit to the coupling device. The supporting portion maintains the sensor unit in a stable position when resting on the ground, while the rod provides an additional stiffness to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Inventor: Yann Pichot
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Publication number: 20140096607Abstract: One embodiment is directed towards a physics package of an atomic sensor. The physics package includes a frame composed of metal and including a plurality of slender support members extending between one another in a three dimensional structure. The support members define boundaries between adjacent apertures defined in the frame. The plurality of support members include a plurality of mounting surfaces adjacent to the apertures. The physics package also includes a plurality of panes attached to the mounting surfaces of the frame. The plurality of panes cover the apertures such that the frame and the plurality of panes define a vacuum chamber and provide three light paths that cross within the vacuum chamber at 90 degree angles with respect to one another. The physics package also includes a chamber evacuation structure for evacuating the vacuum chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: HONEYWELL INTL. INC.Inventor: Honeywell Intl. Inc.
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Patent number: 8689628Abstract: A dust-proof structure for a measuring tool, includes: a case provided with an opening formed through a surface opposed to a protection plate thereof; a solar panel accommodated in the case through the opening of the case; an intermediate panel pressing an outer circumferential portion of the solar panel against a bottom wall of the case; a display device disposed at an inward portion of the intermediate panel and opposed to the solar panel with a gap; a cover attached to close the opening of the case; a screw used to secure the cover and the intermediate panel to the case; and a temporary-fixing unit disposed between the intermediate panel and the case, the temporary-fixing unit temporarily fixing the intermediate panel to the case while the outer circumferential portion of the solar panel is pressed against the bottom wall of the case.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Mitutoyo CorporationInventors: Rie Arai, Shuji Hayashida, Yuji Oura
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Publication number: 20140090467Abstract: A detecting probe mounting device for fixation in the proximity to a rotating member of a machine is provided. The detecting probe mounting device includes at least two detecting probes with a connecting part and a detecting part for detecting parameters of the machine and/or the rotating member, a probe support structure with one through hole for each detecting probe and with mounting means for mounting each detecting probe at the probe support structure, wherein in a mounted state the connecting part and the detecting part are located on different sides of each through hole, and fixing means for fixing the probe support structure at a predefined position in proximity to the rotating member of the machine, wherein in the fixed state the detecting part of each detecting probe is facing the rotating member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Dave Carter
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Patent number: 8671752Abstract: A sensor system includes a supporting element and a sensor element attached to the supporting element and having a main plane of extension. The supporting element has (i) at least one contact element for electrical contacting of the sensor system and (ii) at least one relief structure for stress decoupling, the at least one relief structure being situated in a plane parallel to the main plane of extension essentially between the at least one contact element and the sensor element.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Holger Hoefer, Uwe Hansen, Michael Knauss
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Patent number: 8671753Abstract: The present disclosure relates to sensors including pressure sensors, humidity sensors, flow sensors, etc. In some cases, a cable harness assembly for connection with a sensor assembly may include a cable cover having a first end and a second end, a cable extending through an opening in the first end of the of the cable cover, and a crimp ring configured to engage the cable at a position within the cable cover, such that the attached crimp ring may not fit through the opening. The second end of the cable cover may be configured to connect to a housing of an electrical connector. Further, the cable may have wires that may be configured to electrically connect to electrical terminals of the electrical connector. In some instances, the electrical connector may be electrically connected to a sensor.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Todd Eckhardt, Pavan R. Kashyap, Jim Machir, Palani Thanigachalam
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Patent number: 8671754Abstract: In various embodiments, a sensor device is provided. The sensor includes a sensor receiving portion, a sensor arranged in the sensor receiving portion and a cap covering the sensor and the sensor receiving portion. The cap includes a plurality of recesses in the inner side wall of the cap for reducing the pressure measured by the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Agency for Science, Technology and ResearchInventors: Allen Hum, Man I Lei, Julius Ming Lin Tsai
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Publication number: 20140069187Abstract: A sensor component housing includes at least one tube section with a tube wall, wherein the tube wall has an opening and the tube section has a diameter and a first and second end. The first and/or the second end has tilted areas such that the diameter tapers to an end diameter toward the first and/or the second end of the tube section.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: SCHOTT AGInventors: Reinhard Ranftl, Helmut Hartl
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Patent number: 8667856Abstract: A method for assembling a sensor assembly includes providing a sensing device configured to measure at least one variable. The method also includes at least partially enclosing a magnetic material within an enclosure. At least a portion of the enclosure is manufactured from a material having a permeability that facilitates forming a magnetic field therein. The method also includes coupling the sensing device to a first portion of the enclosure. The enclosure includes at least one second portion that is movable with respect to the first portion of the enclosure such that a magnetic coupling force is induced external to the enclosure to facilitate coupling the sensor assembly to a magnetic surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2011Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Jacob John Kittleson, Shankar Chandrasekaran, Munish Vishwas Inamdar
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Publication number: 20140060180Abstract: Provided is an ultrasonic transducer including: a housing including a bottom surface and side members, the side members facing each other and extending upwardly with a space part therebetween, the housing having an opened upper part; a piezoelectric resonator disposed at an upper portion of the bottom surface; a housing auxiliary member disposed at upper portions of the side members and inserted into the space part; and a signal connection pin part disposed at an upper portion of the housing auxiliary member. In particular, the housing auxiliary member is formed of material having a lower density than the housing, thereby improving isotropic radiation characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: MANDO CORPORATIONInventor: Gon Jae LEE
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Publication number: 20140064925Abstract: A tip clearance probe includes at least one anti-rotation feature within the probe housing that prevents a sensor component from rotating when the tip clearance probe fails due to extraordinary wear and tear.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Inventor: Eli Cole Warren
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Patent number: 8661896Abstract: A method of protecting a sensor for use in an environment, includes providing a protective enclosure formed in a plurality of sections, at least a first section of the plurality of sections being movable relative to a second section of the plurality of sections so that the protective enclosure can be placed around at least a portion of the sensor; placing the first section adjacent the sensor while the first section and the second section are in an open state; and moving the second section to place the first section and the second section in a closed state in which the first section and the second section encompass the at least a portion of the sensor.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Mine Safety Appliances CompanyInventor: Michael Kevin Bradley
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Patent number: 8661895Abstract: Carrying cases for medical devices and components thereof are provided. Also provided are methods for carrying medical devices and for medical testing.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Abbott Diabetes Care Inc.Inventors: Gary Ashley Stafford, Mark Kent Sloan, Johnny Chang, Jessica Ching, Mina Min Leung
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Publication number: 20140053646Abstract: A signal transmitting member is electrically connected to a rotation sensing device and transmits a rotation sensing signal from the rotation sensing device to an external device. An internal structure holds the rotation sensing device and a portion of the signal transmitting member. At least one rib is molded on an outer peripheral surface of the internal structure. The internal structure is integrally molded with a resin material and includes an installing portion, which is configured to install the rotation sensing apparatus to an external subject body through the installing portion, and a holding portion, which is configured to enable holding of the rotation sensing apparatus through the holding portion. A plurality of recesses is formed between the installing portion and the holding portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: DENSO CORPORATIONInventors: Mitsuru Takasaki, Hiroyuki Tsuge
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Publication number: 20140053647Abstract: A measuring probe for sampling melted metals, in particular melted steel, includes a measuring head arranged on an immersion end of a support tube. The measuring head includes at least one sample chamber. The sample chamber includes a feed channel having one end which opens into the sample chamber and a second end with a feed opening that projects from the front face of the measuring head facing away from the support tube and is covered by a protective cap. A protective shield is arranged outside of the feed channel upstream of the feed opening in a feed direction at a distance from the feed opening. The protective shield covers the feed opening and the protective shield does not fully surround the feed channel laterally.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Dries BEYENS, Eric B. BORTELS
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Patent number: 8653387Abstract: The present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating sensing and/or control device assemblies, e.g., a dual pressure switch sensing and/or control device, a dual temperature switch sensing and/or control device or the like. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating sensing and/or control device assemblies (e.g., dual switch sensing and/or control device assemblies) with adjustment features and/or functionalities for switch calibration and/or adjustment. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides for systems and methods for fabricating sensing and/or control device assemblies (e.g., dual switch sensing and/or control device assemblies) with rotary adjustment features/functionalities wherein the switches of the sensing device may be calibrated or adjusted via the rotary adjustment features/functionalities.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2010Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Ashcroft, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Bessette, David Dlugos
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Publication number: 20140041450Abstract: A streamer usable underwater for marine seismic surveys is covered by a removable skin to prevent bio-fouling deposits on its outer surface. The removable skin includes a flexible material charged with a biocide substance or has foul release properties, and a closure system configured to join sides of the flexible material. The removable skin may be mounted onboard of a vessel, while the streamer is deployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: CGG SERVICES SAInventor: Raphael MACQUIN
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Patent number: 8646331Abstract: A sensor device includes an outer casing, a first sensor module and a second sensor module. The outer casing encloses the first sensor module and the second sensor module at least partially. The first sensor module is enclosed at least partially by a first medium, and the second sensor module is enclosed at least partially by a second medium.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2011Date of Patent: February 11, 2014Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbHInventors: Christian Ohl, Dirk Ullmann
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Publication number: 20140033818Abstract: An apparatus for pedaling measurement is presented. The apparatus comprises a casing arranged to be attached to a crank of a cycle. The casing comprises a signal processing circuitry configured to process a measurement signal related to pedaling. The casing further comprises a protrusion arranged to be disposed at least partially into a hole of a spindle of a pedal, wherein the protrusion provides the apparatus with a mechanic support with respect to the spindle and an electric connection between the signal processing circuitry and a measurement circuitry comprised in the spindle. Furthermore, there is provided a cycling apparatus comprising the above-mentioned apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Polar Electro OyInventors: Olli Kokkoneva, Visa Rauta
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Publication number: 20140026656Abstract: A sensor includes at least a housing (3) which encloses a housing interior (6), a printed circuit board (8) and a sensing element (10). The printed circuit board (8) has electronic components (9) and is located within the housing interior (6). The sensing element (10) is electrically connected to the printed circuit board (8) and is located within the housing interior (6). The sensing element (10) is frictionally connected to the housing (3) so that the sensing element (10) is held in position in the housing interior (6).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Baumer Electric AGInventors: Mathias SCHWENDIMANN, Erich HOHLOCH
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Patent number: 8631716Abstract: A device for connecting to a vessel an accessory has an active portion that includes a first, second and third member and a chamber. The first member ensures rigid attachment of the device to the vessel, defines a passageway, acts as a holder for the second member and as a translation guide between a first distal state and a second proximal state, contributes as a guide for the third member and participates in defining the chamber. The second member acts as a holder for the third member rigidly attached thereon, defines a mobile member capable of sliding between the first distal state and the second proximal state.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Sartorius Stedim BiotechInventors: Frederic Bernard, Eric Chevalier
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Patent number: 8631698Abstract: A test rack for a storage device testing system includes a plurality of test slot carriers. Each of the test slot carriers includes a plurality of test slot assemblies. The test slot assemblies are configured to received and support storage devices for testing. The test rack also includes a chassis. The chassis includes a plurality of carrier receptacles for releasable receiving and supporting the test slot carriers. The test slot carriers are interchangeable with each other among the various carrier receptacles.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Teradyne, Inc.Inventors: Brian S. Merrow, Valquirio N. Carvalho, John P. Toscano