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5551282 Method and apparatus for measuring volume correction using molar quantities  
A method and apparatus for measuring volume correction in a gas pipeline using a variable volume chamber where the gas is sampled at the temperature and pressure of gas in the pipeline. A portion...
5542284 Method and instrument for measuring differential oxygen concentration between two flowing gas streams  
An apparatus and method for measuring differential oxygen concentration between two flowing gas streams is described. A reference gas and a sample gas in separate gas flow paths are passed, at...
5531096 Gas analyzer and method for analyzing a gas  
A method for gas analysis includes the steps of extracting a gas sample from a gas to be analyzed with respect to one or more of its gas components, measuring the flow of the extracted gas sample,...
5526675 Method and apparatus for measuring evaporative emissions in a fixed-volume enclosure  
Provided is a method and apparatus for measuring evaporative vehicle emissions in a fixed-volume enclosure. The method comprises the steps of providing a volume compensation means in fluid...
5526280 Method and system for gas detection  
A system and method for using a gas detecting device that conducts electricity increasingly for increasing concentration of a gas being detected. The temperature of a gas sensor element is...
5522253 Smelling aid device  
The present invention is directed to a smelling aid device including a nose member of a configuration to be at least partially insertable into a nostril and having a passageway therethrough, and...
5520209 Fluid relief device  
The present invention discloses a fluid relief device for relieving pressure of a fluid stored in a container or tank, or fluid used in a piece of equipment. In one aspect such a device has a body...
5517237 Video photometric color system for processing color specific streams  
A video photometric color sensing system is provided for characterizing the color of a homogeneous substance on a real time basis. The sensing system includes a sample port for holding a...
5507325 Vapor recovery system for fuel dispensers  
A dispenser for volatile liquids with a vapor collection system is disclosed which controls the rate of operation of a vacuum pump 118 so that a simple vacuum intake 148 disposed preferably inside,...
5507173 Gas analyzer utilizing cancellation of parallel microwave beams  
A method for analyzing a gaseous mixture by means of microwave absorption including the steps of: generating microwave energy of at least one frequency known to be absorbed by the component of...
5503000 Method for determining small quantities of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides in gaseous mixtures  
The invention relates to a method for determining small quantities of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides in gaseous mixtures containing oxygen with the aid of a sensor whose electrical resistance...
5499528 Apparatus for measuring hot gas content  
A gas monitoring apparatus with a heatable hose assembly having a central polymer tube of polyether ether ketone wrapped with a layer of polymer tape is described which is used to provide hot gases...
5497651 Method and apparatus for automatic selection of containers  
A method and a system for analyzing gas samples employ at least two semiconductor sensor sets, used alternately. The sensor output signals are time-differentiated. As a result of these features,...
5496733 Discharge monitoring system  
A method and system for monitoring a concentration of volatile organic constituents in a test sample. A sparging vessel separates a volatile organic constituent sample from the test sample. A dryer...
5495747 Device for detecting gases for use in diffusion and forced flow modes  
A gas detection device is provided comprising an exterior housing in which an active pelement and a compensating pelement are disposed. The gas detection device further comprises a porous frit...
5485144 Compensated ionization sensor  
A compensated ionization-type sensor includes spaced apart active and reference electrodes. A center electrode is disposed between the active reference electrodes. A compensating electrode is...
5482679 Device for determining the Wobbe index of a gas mixture  
Device for determining the Wobbe index of a first gas mixture, including a Wobbe index meter having a mixing chamber, and a feed system for supplying a first gas mixture and an oxidation gas to the...
5481476 Apparatus for interactive self-modeling mixture analysis  
An apparatus for analyzing spectral data of a mixture having a plurality of components by determining the pure variables, each of which has a contribution from only one of the mixture components,...
5478452 In situ isolation of volatile organic compounds from groundwater  
Methods and apparatus for in sire isolation of volatile organic compounds from groundwater using electrolytically-generated purge gas are disclosed. One preferred method includes electrolytically...
5478528 Metal oxide catalyst  
A catalyst composed of metal oxide particles among which are uniformly incorporated, in order to reduce the operating temperature of the catalyst, palladium particles.
5467637 Method of measuring gas purity information, chamber unit and exposure unit using the method and a device production method  
The sonic velocity in a chamber which is filled with helium is measured by using ultrasonic waves, and the temperature in the chamber is also measured. Purity information relating to helium gas...
5469369 Smart sensor system and method using a surface acoustic wave vapor sensor array and pattern recognition for selective trace organic vapor detection  
A method and a system using that method are provided which employ a pattern ecognition algorithm to improve sensitivity in detecting hazardous vapors. The algorithm enables the discrimination of...
5465606 System for measuring the efficiency of hydrocarbon vapor recovery installations used in gas stations  
The efficiency of hydrocarbon vapor recovery installations used in gas stations is measured. A system for measuring a yield of recovery for hydrocarbon vapors emitted from the tank of a vehicle as...
5449294 Multiple valve assembly and process  
A multiple valve assembly incorporates three valves in one valve body. The main body has inlet and outlet ports in the mainline, and two sample ports, one on either side of the main valve seat. The...
5425264 Plastic high vacuum piping components  
A method for making vacuum components from plastic material, and in particular, PVC and CPVC, where the plastic component is exposed to a high vacuum or ultra high vacuum for an extended period of...
5417204 Scuba air contamination detector  
An air contamination detector for a scuba unit includes a transparent tube having a lumen, the lumen being user visible for a full 360° about its circumference. A contamination indicator is...
5415025 Mass spectrometer-based continuous emissions monitoring system for hazardous waste stack gas measurements  
Disclosed is a continuous emissions monitoring system for exhaust gas emissions containing HCl comprising a sampling subsystem with a sample probe in the effluent to collect effluent samples that...
5404923 Apparatus for automated fueling of a launch vehicle  
The apparatus for the automated fueling of a launch vehicle includes a mobile fuel line platform assembly for carrying a fuel line assembly. A gross mechanical actuation mechanism provides gross...
5402665 Monitoring gaseous oxygen concentration  
Apparatus for monitoring gaseous oxygen concentration that includes an oxygen sensor for providing an electrical sensor signal that varies as a function of oxygen concentration at the sensor....
5400642 Procedure and apparatus for programmed thermal desorption  
Method and apparatus for thermal desorption wherein a carrier liquid is circulated around a desorption chamber when a sample to be desorbed in heated, whereby the desorbed substance is dissolved...
5395589 Apparatus for rapid and specific detection of organic vapors  
Apparatus for preconcentrating trace amounts of organic vapors in a sample of air for subsequent detection, comprising a metallic substrate; a thin film of fullerenes deposited on the metallic...
5377528 Measuring device for measuring parameters in an air stream to be introduced into the cabin of a motor vehicle  
Air to be introduced into the cabin of a motor vehicle passes over a measuring device, in which parameters such as temperature, humidity and pollution are measured. The measuring device comprises a...
5373724 Method of sensing a gas concentration  
A resealable gas concentration sensor for determining the concentration of a particular gas within a gaseous environment. The sensor is constructed of a housing and a cap. The cap is adapted to be...
5365216 Catalyst monitoring using ego sensors  
A method of monitoring, while on board an automotive vehicle, one or more of catalyst performance, engine misfire, and combustion quality, the vehicle having an internal combustion engine equipped...
5355739 Apparatus for measuring gas emission rate from soil  
Gas flux rate from a surface is measured using an elongated tubular housing having a lower open end and an upper open end with a support positioned within the housing a predetermined distance from...
5348884 Device and method for the detection of microorganisms which produce low-molecular-weight metabolites  
Selective detection of microorganisms is achieved by a screening technique in which radioactively labeled, low-molecular-weight metabolites produced by microorganisms to be detected reach an...
5330719 Automotive oxygen sensor for use in an industrial process analyzer  
An industrial process oxygen analyzer, and method of using same, incorporates an automotive oxygen sensor to minimize the criticalness of controlling heater temperature during operation. Higher...
5325708 Detector for helium leaks  
The present invention relates to an improved helium detecting unit particularly adapted to be used under difficult conditions and in places without power supply sources, which comprises an...
5325705 In-line detector system for real-time determination of impurity concentration in a flowing gas stream  
An in-line detector system for real-time detection of impurity concentration in a flowing gas stream. In a specific aspect, the system may comprise a purifier unit for selective purification of gas...
5321971 Gas diffusion control assembly  
A gas diffusion control assembly comprises a gas inlet; a restriction to the rate of flow of gas or vapor from the gas inlet in the form of a porous diffusion barrier extending across the gas...
5321972 Method for quantitatively determining a component of a gas flow and apparatus therefor  
The invention relates to a method for quantitatively determining a gas component of a gas flow and an apparatus therefor. The apparatus includes a testing conduit having a throttle through which...
5318752 Method and apparatus for sampling a reactive atmosphere into a vacuum chamber of an analyzer  
A method and apparatus for transferring a reaction gas between a high pressure environment and a low pressure environment. A baffle channel is disposed in a fluid communication path between the...
5315885 Sample dispersing apparatus and method  
An apparatus and method for dispersing a sample in a process stream is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a conduit which receives a sample at a first end and passes the sample to a pyrolysis...
5313819 Quantification of blast furnace slag in a slurry  
A method to determine the amount of blast furnace slag in a slurry sample. The slurry is preferably a drilling fluid or a wellbore cement slurry. The method comprises correlating the amount of...
5301536 Apparatus for obtaining on-line gas samples for the measurement of crude oil content  
The present invention is drawn to a method for measuring crude oil contained in a gas flowing in a gas line which incorporates the steps of obtaining a sample of gas from the gas line, passing the...
H001293 Contact hazard monitor  
A surface contaminated with toxic materials to be tested or monitored is pled using a probe which is shown here to have a rectangular opening typically of several square inches in cross section. A...
5289717 Air-fuel ratio detecting device  
An air fuel ratio detecting device has an air-fuel ratio sensor for producing an air-fuel ratio information indicative of the concentration of oxygen in an exhaust gas produced by a burned air-fuel...
5287725 Surface volatile material detector  
Surface Volatile Material Detector including a vacuum chamber that is adapted to hold a silicon wafer for testing. The surface of the wafer is exposed to a heat source which evaporates the volatile...
5285675 Acoustic fluid flow monitoring  
A method of measuring the flow and composition of a fluid or mixture of fluids through a system by determining the temperature, pressure and speed of sound in the fluid or mixture of fluids in the...
5279795 Extended range chemical sensing apparatus  
An apparatus for sensing chemicals over extended range of concentrations. In particular, first and second sensors each having separate, but overlapping ranges for sensing concentrations of hydrogen...