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7598862 Methods and apparatus for security device coupling  
An apparatus, according to various aspects of the present invention, that couples a provided security device to a provided portal cover and communicating between a first side and a second side of...
7598835 Magnetic sensor, production process of the magnetic sensor and magnetic array suitable for the production process  
The present invention aims to provide a magnetic sensor provided with a magnetoresistive effect element capable of stably maintaining a direction of magnetization in a magnetic domain of a free...
7504921 Stepping flexures  
An actuator for moving a load has a frame forming a race between two surfaces thereof, at least two elements joined together by at least one flexible member, the elements and the at least one...
7488369 Magnetostriction device  
A magnetostriction device is made such that an impregnated composition material, such as phenol resin, a resin in which an inorganic material such as silica is dispersed into a phenol resin, an...
7463127 Magnetoresistive smart switch  
A smart switch has a magnetic operator, at least one magnetic sensor located to sense movement of the magnetic operator, and a processor that processes an output of the magnetic sensor so as to...
7456714 Magnetostriction aided switching  
A method for reducing a temperature rise of a magnetic material is provided. The method includes applying force to the magnetic material to reduce a dimensional change of the magnetic material...
7335317 Method of preparing polymer composite using unidirectionally solidified giant magnetostrictive material  
The present invention relates to methods of preparing a polymer composite using a giant magnetostrictive material, and more particularly, to polymers composite having various improved properties,...
7323960 Electromagnetostrictive actuator  
An actuator includes an electromagnetostrictive element that has one end located on a front side and the other end located on a rear side. An output shaft penetrates the electromagnetostrictive...
7250839 Magnetostrictive thin film actuator  
Magnetostrictive actuator. The actuator includes a flexible substrate and a magnetostrictive film on the substrate. The shape of the flexible substrate is altered in the presence of a magnetic field.
7075395 Magnetic sensor, production process of the magnetic sensor and magnetic array suitable for the production process  
Disclosed is a magnetic sensor provided with a magnetoresistive effect element capable of stably maintaining a direction of magnetization in a magnetic domain of a free layer. The magnetic sensor...
6702250 Magnetostrictive electronic valve timing actuator  
An apparatus and method for actuating a valve using magnetostrictive transduction is provided. A ferro-magnetic rod having giant magnetostrictive properties is operatively coupled with a hydraulic...
6476532 Magnetostrictive-compensated core of electromagnetic device  
The present invention eliminates vibration of an electromagnetic device, apparatus or machine caused by magnetostrictive and Joule effects. Specifically, the present invention discloses making an...
6307286 Super magnetostrictive actuator  
A super magnetostrictive actuator includes: a magnetic field generating unit, at least first and second super magnetostrictive members extensible in a longitudinal direction thereof due to action...
6300855 Hysteresis reduction in giant magnetostrictive materials  
A high power magnetostrictive transducer element comprising a material of the formula Tb x Dy y Ho z Fe 2 -w wherein 0.24≤x≤0.28, 0.52≤y≤0.56, 0.13≤z≤0.22, x+y+z=1, and 0≤w≤0.20...
6192096 Magnetostrictive wire control rod position detector assembly  
A magnetostrictive wire control rod position detector assembly which will allow nuclear reactor output to be increased, control performance to be improved, and peripheral equipment to be...
5907269 Magnetostrictive clamping device  
A magnetostrictive clamping device which includes first and second arm members having respective first and second end portions. The first and second arm members are interconnected to permit...
5857492 Electromagnetic friction lock for a dual axis control devices  
A manually operable control device, such as a joystick, includes a plurality of actuators for operating hydraulic valves of a machine. A handle has a sphere received within a cavity formed between...
5792284 Magnetostrictive powder composite and methods for the manufacture thereof  
Magnetostrictive powder composite and method for the manufacturing of the magnetostrictive powder composite. The composite comprises magnetostrictive powder grains with chemical composition (RE) x ...
5745039 Remote sterilization monitor  
A remote sterilization indicator is described. The indicator allows a sterilization cycle to be monitored without the need to visually inspect the indicator.
5739600 Underwater magnetrostrictive vibration device  
Provided is an underwater magnetrostrictive vibration device with reduced signal attenuation and improved in efficiency and sound quality, which has been low due to external noise disturbance. The...
5703553 Magnetostrictive active strut  
A magnetostrictive active member configured to withstanding significant bending moments and having a prestress mechanism that is adjustable for maintaining optimal performance of an integral...
5693154 Terbium-dysprosium-zinc and terbium-gadolinium-zinc magnetostrictive materials and devices  
Polycrystalline or single crystal magnetostrictive alloys of the formula Tb 1 -x Dy x Zn w (0<x≤0.7; 0.90≤w≤1.10) and Tb 1 -y Gd y Zn w (0<y≤0.4; 0.90≤w≤1.10) and...
5588466 Magnetostrictive transducer  
A magnetostrictive transducer wherein a magnetostrictive layer is applied to a flexible element, for example, a flexible beam. The flexible element is deflected by an external magnetic field. The...
5585772 Magnetostrictive superconducting actuator  
An actuator in which a magnetostrictor is subjected to magnetic fields produced by a superconducting coil, and the magnetostrictor and coil are maintained at temperatures below the magnetic...
5565830 Rare earth-cobalt supermagnetostrictive alloy  
A rare earth-cobalt supermagnetostrictive alloy having a composition represented by the general formula, in atomic fraction: R (Co 1 -x Fe x ) x , wherein 0.001≤x≤0.8, 0.2≤z≤15, and R is at...
5414397 Clamping device for magnetostrictive bodies  
The invention relates to an elastic clamping device for at least one body with magnetostrictive properties, wherein a pressure force presses the clamping device against the inner magnetostrictive...
5396266 Kinesthetic feedback apparatus and method  
A kinesthetic feedback apparatus and method whereby braking forces are imposed on a hand-movable lever. The lever is either a joystick or a uniplanar lever, and the braking forces are imposed by a...
5361053 Super magnetostriction type actuator  
In a super magnetostriction type actuator constructed such that a super magnetostriction rod is extended/contracted by application of a magnetic field from a solenoid coil, and a drive object is...
5357232 Magnetostrictive element  
A magnetostrictive element includes a magnetostrictive member, an outer magnet disposed coaxially about, spaced apart from, and surrounding the magnetostrictive member, and a soft magnetic yoke for...
5172020 Magnetic core for AC electrical equipments  
A magnetic core employed in AC motors, transformers and the like includes a first core portion formed by laminating silicon steel sheets each containing 3.5% silicon, the first core portion having...
5101183 Magnetostrictive clamp  
Apparatus and a method for restraining the movement of members due to magnetic fields in which a clamp made of magnetostrictive materials is used.
5070316 Device for transmission of the movement and force of a high-magnetostrictive body  
The invention relates to a special embodiment of a plate which is to be able to transmit movement and compressive force as well as possess soft-magnetic properties with low losses and low...
5037184 Deformable mirror actuator attachment  
Oppositely polarized magnets are secured to a deformable mirror and a corresponding actuator. They rely on magnetic attraction to maintain the connection between the actuator and mirror. A reverse...
4993843 Method and device for detecting the temperature to which a solid, a liquid or a gas may have been subjected  
The device comprises a transparent tube (1) wherein may slide freely a part (4) at the extremities of which are arranged two small magnetic masses (5,6). The tube (1), closed at both ends, forms a...
4975643 Measurement and control of magnetostrictive transducer motion using strain sensors  
Apparatus and method for precisely controlling the movement of a magnetostrictive transducer including an elongated magnetostrictive rod, means for inducing a magnetic field in the rod and...
4959567 Magnetodistortive actuator with adjustable magnetic bias  
A magnetodistortive actuator includes an elongated active component of a magnetodistortive material mounted on a support and having a stationary and a movable end portion. At least one permanent...
4914412 Magnetic circuit  
A specially designed magnetic circuit which is provided which is intended to magnetize cylindrically shaped magnetic materials (1) in the axial direction. The magnetic circuit comprises a...
4850716 Remotely detectable sterilization monitor  
A monitor for detection of temperature and/or steam conditions indicative of sterilization. The monitor comprises means for creating a remotely detectable response upon interrogation by an...
4845450 Self-biased modular magnetostrictive driver and transducer  
The drive modules of a magnetostrictive transducer are fabricated from interleaved permanent magnet disks (samarium cobalt) and high-strain, low-permeability magnetostrictive lanthanide alloy...
4682134 Conical, unimpregnated winding for MR magnets  
An unimpregnated winding for use in a cryostat of a superconducting magnet is provided comprising a form including a shell having the shape of two truncated cones attached to one another at their...
4651116 Vibration insensitive magnetically tuned resonant circuit  
A magnetically tuned resonant circuit having a resonant frequency which is substantially invariant with external applied static and dynamic stresses is provided. The magnetically tuned resonant...
4644310 Actuator system having magnetomechanical cantilever beam formed of ferromagnetic amorphous material  
An actuator system comprises a magnetomechanical cantilever beam adapted to be responsive to magnetic fields of various magnitudes. The system provides precise and rapid repositioning of the free...
4599591 Magnetostrictive transducer  
A magnetostrictive transducer utilizing magnetostrictive material and a plurality of windings connected to current sources having a phase relationship so as to establish a rotating magnetic...
4397381 Magnetic brakes and clutches  
Drum-type brakes and band-type clutches which are activated by expansion or compression, or both, of one or more concentric magnetic members, with conducting windings carrying electric currents....
4369344 Sensitive door edge Wiegand module switch assembly  
A sensitive edge 10 for door systems, lifts, doors, or other moving portions of transit vehicles that come into contact with articles or passengers includes a body defining a resilient deformable...
4158368 Magnetostrictive transducer  
Improved magnetostrictive materials are combined in a novel arrangement to provide a transducer of the electromechanical type particularly suited for the precise control of fluid flow. An...
4151432 Production of ferrites for magnetostrictive vibrators  
A ferrite for magnetostrictrive vibrators is produced by the simple process of press forming a preformed structure formed from starting powder of magnetite or a mixture of magnetite and ferric...
3961297 Electromagnetic anisotropic devices  
Devices relying on the Inverse Wiedman Effect. Devices include a current conductive, magnetically anisotropic rod, through which an AC current flows. Wound about the rod is a conductive coil having...
3959751 Electromechanical transducer having circularly magnetized helically wound magnetostrictive rod  
Electromechanical transducer comprising a helically wound, magnetostrictive rod that is circularly magnetized. Surrounding said rod is a conductive coil.
3939448 Mechanical magnets of magnetostrictive, remanent, circularly magnetized material  
Mechanically controllable magnet made of a magnetostrictive, circularly magnetically anisotropic, circularly magnetized rod. There is no apparent magnetism externally. When rod is twisted, circular...
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