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7104680 Thermal analyzer with gas mixing chamber  
In a thermomechanical measuring device and a thermogravimetry device, partition walls are provided in two sections such that two kinds of atmospheric gasses, which have passed a sample chamber and...
7025499 Device for testing a material that changes shape when an electric and/or magnetic field is applied  
A device for testing a material that changes shape when an electric and/or magnetic field is applied, in particular a piezoactive material, having a generator to generate an electric field and/or a...
6844720 Method and apparatus for calibrating a linear variable differential transformer  
A calibration apparatus for calibrating a linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) having an armature positioned in au LVDT armature orifice, and the armature able to move along an axis of...
6776520 Method for determining a coefficient of thermal expansion and apparatus therefor  
A method for determining the Coefficient of Thermal Expansion of a specimen. The specimen is placed in the tester and a tensile force is applied to the specimen. The specimen is equilibrated at a...
6711518 Method for electronically aligning the frequency of an infrared transmitter  
A method is provided for aligning the center frequency of an infrared transmitter. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a voltage-controlled oscillator for driving the infrared...
6672759 Method for accounting for clamp expansion in a coefficient of thermal expansion measurement  
The present invention is a method to eliminate the influence of clamp dimensional changes on the displacement measurement during the measurement of the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of...
6535824 Sensor array-based system and method for rapid materials characterization  
A modular materials characterization apparatus includes a sensor array disposed on a substrate, with a standardized array and contact pad format; electronic test and measurement apparatus for...
6527438 Aggregate dilatometer device and methods of testing  
Methods and devices for improved measurement of the thermal expansion and/or chemical reactivity of aggregates used in concrete and for similar substances. Aggregate is placed into the chamber of a...
6375349 Instrument configured to test multiple samples for the determination of thermophysical properties by the flash method  
An instrument for determining thermophysical properties of a solid sample of uniform thickness is disclosed. The instrument comprises a furnace, an elliptical mirror outside the furnace, a light...
6019506 Method for estimating thermal displacement in a machine tool  
A method for estimating the thermal displacement of a rotatable component of a machine tool is provided which includes the steps of: (A) generating a signal representative of the temperature of at...
6007240 Method and apparatus for modulated-temperature thermomechanical analysis  
By employing a "modulated-temperature" heating program composed of a series of heat-isotherm stages, it is possible to separate the change in dimensions of an oriented material during heating into...
5826983 Thermomechanical analyzer equipped with a thermogravimetry function  
A thermomechanical analyzer capable of performing, in addition to thermomechanical measurement, thermogravimetry of a sample of several grams or more only by switching parts of the analyzer. A...
5528151 Thermal fatigue testing using plural test trips with graduated sizing and recessed anchoring  
A plurality of fatigue life test strips (16, 18, 20, 22) has each of the strips anchored to a base (12) which is subject to thermal cycling and consequent dimensional change which causes fatigue....
5362151 Device for measuring thermal expansion  
A device for measuring the thermal expansion of a sample comprises a measurement radiation generator, a base member incorporating a reference groove and a furnace. The furnace has an external...
5248200 Portable asphalt stress and strain measuring device  
A thermally stable fixture for testing asphalt samples is characterized by easurements of both thermal stresses and strains in the sample. The device uses air as the sample cooling or heating fluid...
5099096 Microwave furnace having microwave compatible dilatometer  
An apparatus for measuring and monitoring a change in the dimension of a sample being heated by microwave energy is described. The apparatus comprises a microwave heating device for heating a...
5055648 Apparatus and method for mechanical properties testing  
An apparatus and method are described for maintaining a constant temperature across an electrically conductive specimen required to be mechanically tested. The invention includes resistance heating...
4976549 Apparatus and method for direct measurement of coal ash sintering and fusion properties at elevated temperatures and pressures  
A high-pressure microdilatometer is provided for measuring the sintering and fusion properties of various coal ashes under the influence of elevated pressures and temperatures in various...
4923307 Dilatometer  
An improved dilatometer suitable for testing the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of a workpiece. The workpiece having a CTE in the range of -0.2×10 -6 inch/inch °F. to 0.2×10 -6 ...
4896973 Thermomechanical analysis apparatus  
A thermomechanical analysis apparatus includes a probe assembly supported in substantially weightless contact with a sample material over a range of displacement of the probe by means of a linear...
4837776 Process for measuring the variations in volume of fluids, especially shrinkage measurements in synthetic resins during hardening and a device for carrying out the process  
In a process for measuring the variations in volume, especially shrinkage measurements in duroplastics during the hardening, the material to be measured is acted upon by such a pressure that a...
4762424 Low temperature dilatometer  
Low temperature dilatometers are described which employ a combination cryostat/furnace made from an elongated block of metal by drilling separate longitudinal tubular chambers for insertion of a...
4687343 Deformation dilatometer platens  
Deformation dilatometers are described for heating, deforming and cooling a test specimen, as well as for measuring changes in the linear dimensions of that specimen. A ferrous metal specimen, that...
4548515 Multiple sensor dilatometer  
Dilatometers are described which employ measuring heads having multiple linear variable differential transformer dilation sensors for concurrently measuring the thermal dilation of multiple...
4521119 Constant load dilatometers  
Differential dilatometers are described which employ a linear variable differential transformer dilation sensor in which the core and/or coil is independently supported to accommodate the...
4354764 Specimen testing apparatus  
A specimen testing apparatus is disclosed, including a sensing device for engaging a specimen mounted on a support, an electrical measuring system associated with the sensing device for producing...
4351615 Differential dilatometer  
A differential dilatometer for simultaneously measuring the relative expansion of two different solid test samples, one of which can be a reference sample. The test sample and the reference are...
4069703 Plastic orientation measurement instrument  
An apparatus for measuring degree of orientation in small oriented plastic samples which operates on the principle of measurement of dimensional changes in the samples before, during and after they...
4054049 Thermal extensometer  
The device employs an electrical transducer for measuring thermal deformation in a specimen with a high degree of resolution. The device basically comprises a link which linearly spans the specimen...
3919879 Electrical zeroing means for a dilatometer  
In a dilatometer, of the type using a linear, variable, differential transformer that includes two pairs of cantilevered leaf springs for resiliently and independently supporting the core and the...
3898836 Differential dilatometer  
In a dilatometer, of the type having a linear variable differential transformer and first and second push rod means of substantially equal length responsive thereto, means are provided for...
3885416 Dilatometer apparatus  
A dilatometer which comprises an improved support construction and arrangement of the probe measuring rods in conjunction with an improved measuring system for detecting the desired dimensional...
3805589 QUENCHING DILATOMETER  
In a dilatometer, of the type having a linear, variable, differential, transformer and push rod means responsive thereto, means are provided for rapidly heating and cooling a test sample which is...
3748892 HIGH PRECISION DILATOMETER  
A dilatometer including a furnace, a double bar support positioned within an evacuated tube mounted in the furnace, and supporting a test specimen and an elongated push rod in contact with the...
3589167 THERMOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS APPARATUS  
A thermomechanical analysis apparatus is described which includes a probe assembly and means for supporting the assembly in substantially weightless contact with a sample material over a range of...
3583208 HIGH TEMPERATURE THERMOMECHANICAL ANALYZER  
An insulated heater with close clearance, a temperature-compensated transducer, and an all quartz probe and sample holder provide baseline stabilization for a high temperature thermomechanical...
3581553 HEAT EXPANSION DETERMINING MEANS  
Separate means measure the expansions in opposite directions of a spindle and its carrier housing due to heat. Comparison of the outputs of the two measuring means provides a signal indicative of...
3474658 THERMOMECHANICAL ANALYZER  
3433051 APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING MECHANICAL AND THERMAL PROPERTIES OF METALS  
3377838 Apparatus for measuring various transformation characteristics of metallic materials  
3271996 Apparatus for thermal analysis  
3106086 Strain gage dilatometer  
2968177 Transverse shrinkage tester  
2831340 Self-calibrating dilatometer for high temperature use  
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