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7614482 Elevator rope slip detector and elevator system  
In an elevator apparatus, a pulley is provided in a hoistway. A rope that moves together with the movement of a car is wound around the pulley. Further, the pulley is provided with a pulley sensor...
7578373 Elevator rope slip detector and elevator system  
In an elevator apparatus, a pulley is provided in a hoistway. A rope that moves together with the movement of a car is wound around the pulley. Further, the pulley is provided with a pulley sensor...
7559261 Device and method for measuring molecule using gel substrate material  
A device for measuring a molecule, wherein a gel substrate material ( 200 ) comprises a gel ( 220 ) containing a solvent in the network structure thereof and a molecular chain ( 210 ), and a...
7520185 Sensor handle assembly  
A sensor assembly for use in a surgical procedure is described. The assembly can includes a sensor for implantation into a body part, a sensor cord attached to and extending from the sensor and a...
7418875 Tension measuring method and apparatus for chain  
A tension measuring apparatus and method for a chain by which tension applied to the chain is correctly and reproducibly measured is disclosed and claimed. A tension measuring method for a chain (...
7373837 Tension measurement system and method  
Tension within a power transfer system is measured by tension evaluator that includes an actuator, a first sensor, and a second sensor. The actuator applies a first load and a second load to a...
7325669 Measuring device for conveyor chain  
A conveyor system includes a conveyor line, a conveyor chain movable along the conveyor line, and an electronic device located at a movable component that moves with the chain along the conveyor...
7281434 Service life sensor device  
A device for monitoring the service life of a machine-technical installation includes a sensor module and at least a measuring sensor for detecting stresses and expansions from a structural...
7219556 Yarn snarling testing apparatus and method  
A process for measuring snarling properties of a yarn is provided. Firstly a first and a second point of the yarn are held in close proximity, and a portion of the yarn between the two points is of...
7201062 Device for measuring the tension in a continuous chain with link ends  
A device adapted for pulling the ends of a continuous chain together, with each chain end including a link, in order to measure the tension in the chain. The device comprises a first straight...
6993978 Pin detection system  
A pin detection system and/or method for detecting a pin or bolt in a section of chain comprises a chain or section of chain having a plurality of chain links connected together by a plurality of...
6952959 Method of designing a heat seal width  
This invention provides a method of designing a suitable heat seal width which is more resistant to unsealing than conventional heat-sealing, which involves the steps of; (1) heat-sealing a test...
6948378 Method and apparatus for measuring tension in a moving web  
An apparatus and method for the non-contact measurement of tension in a moving web material are provided herein. In one embodiment the apparatus includes a non-contacting tension-sensing element,...
6925890 Anchor chain load measurement arrangement  
Anchor chain load measurement arrangement for measuring the reactive load in structures which support an anchor chain. In one arrangement, standard resistance compression load cells are mounted...
6865955 Conveyor diagnostic system  
Apparatus for measuring a plurality of forces acting on a conveyor chain of a conveyor line includes a pre-selected chain link coupled to the conveyor chain, and a sensor array having a plurality...
6862939 Wear measurement device  
A chain wear measurement system and/or method for determining an amount of wear in a section of chain comprises a chain or section of chain having a plurality of chain links connected together by a...
6834553 Proof testing capstans for reducing shear and fiber coating deformation  
An apparatus for proof testing an optical waveguide fiber includes a first capstan defining a first outer diameter and a continuous first capstan belt under tension and in contact with the first...
6758385 Apparatus for performing a pull test  
An apparatus for performing a pull test to determine the resistance of a bonded-wire loop extending between two bond contacts on a substrate to tensile force. The apparatus includes a traction hook...
6732592 Seat belt tension sensor package  
A sensor package which is reliable, low cost, simple, robust, and usable to input additional seat occupant information to an airbag controller to control airbag deployment, and which is insensitive...
6725727 Tension sensing assembly  
A tension sensing assembly for a seat restraint system in a vehicle includes a sensor plate adapted to be fixed relative to vehicle structure and a movable anchor plate adapted to be connected to...
6684713 Measuring force transmitted by force transmission equipment  
A bicycle which comprises as force transmission equipment a chain for transmitting the muscular strength of a person pedaling the bicycle from the person to the bicycle for the purpose of moving...
6568280 Method of computing belt tension distribution of metal-pushing V-belt for CVT  
A method of computing a belt tension distribution based on a multibody modeling method for the metal pushing V-Belt for CVTs. In order to reduce the complexity of the model, the ring is modeled as...
6543296 Method of monitoring/measuring rigging loads  
A method and apparatus for monitoring and measuring the load in a sailboat's rigging components. A rigging component such as a turnbuckle is modified to incorporate a sensing element, such as a...
6435035 Chain tension monitoring apparatus and method  
A chain tension monitoring apparatus and method includes a conveyor drive having a fixed frame and a floating frame. The floating frame supports a conveyor drive unit and is biased against the...
6431008 Method and apparatus for determining a slack-side tension of a track on an earthworking machine  
A method and apparatus for determining a tension of a track on an earthworking machine, the track having a front catenary portion and a rear catenary portion. The method and apparatus includes...
6367339 Device for setting the drag on a fishing reel  
A drag setting device is provided for setting a desired drag on a fishing line. The drag setting device includes a cable, line, or other fastening member which can be attached to a fishing line of...
6363793 Compressive Villari effect seatbelt tension sensor  
A Villari effect seatbelt tension sensor 10 comprises a sensor housing 30 having a sensor chamber 32 therein. A first end 34 of the sensor housing 30 has a plurality of pull rod holes 36...
6318166 Method for determining the mechanical properties of elongated textile test material and a device for carrying out the method  
Mounted within the measuring section (10) formed by two clamping devices (2, 4) are measuring rollers (8, 9) which deflect the test material (10). The deflection results in a force couple (P, P')...
6178824 Chain wear indicator  
A chain wear indicator measures the wear in a chain to determine if the chain needs to be replaced. The chain wear indicator includes a body portion with a first end, a second end and first and...
6142023 Method and apparatus for applying a predetermined proof load to a cable and measuring the resultant cable length  
A system for applying a predetermined proof load to a control cable and measuring the resultant cable length thereof includes a motor (32) which, under the control of a controller (14) drives an...
6112589 Fiber tester  
Disclosed is a fiber testing apparatus which permits creep and strength testing of one or more fibers in a controlled environment, including a vacuum, at high temperatures. Components of the fiber...
6079261 Method and arrangement for levelling out tension variation of an optical fibre  
The invention relates to a method and arrangement for levelling out tension variation of an optical fibre when the fibre is wound on or off a reel, the basic tension of the fibre being provided by...
6041666 Strap tension measurement device  
The present invention relates to a strap tension measurement device (10) that facilitates measuring of the tension in straps, especially straps that have been installed in a manufactured home...
5908989 Method and apparatuses for measuring and correcting the stress profile of saw blades  
A saw blade (10), in particular for band saws, is moved through a measuring path and a rolling path in a direction of travel (A) which essentially corresponds to its longitudinal direction, with...
5892155 Adjustable fixture for use with a wire pull tester  
A fixture for use with a wire pull tester that tests the strength of a bond between an electrical contact of a semiconductor device and a wire affixed to the electrical contact. The fixture...
5831172 Vehicle safety belt test apparatus and method  
A vehicle safety belt test apparatus and method is described. The apparatus is comprised of a frame which is adapted to be positioned on a seat of a vehicle and disposed to distribute pressure...
5827975 Method and apparatus for measuring the tension of the warp in a weaving machine  
In the method a force F M is measured which has substantially the same magnitude over the pivotal range depending on the path of the warp and on the geometrical arrangement of the deflection...
5731528 Rope tension measuring apparatus for use with an elevator  
A rope tension measuring apparatus for measuring rope tension of a plurality of main ropes that suspend an elevator car and a counterweight and adjustment quantities of tension adjusting springs...
5633469 Bonding load measuring device  
A device for measuring the bonding load of the bonding arm of a bonding machine including a frame body, a screw shaft rotatably installed in the frame body, a turning member for turning the screw...
5591920 Diagnostic wire bond pull tester  
A novel pull strength tester is incorporated into an automatic wire bonder for performing pull strength tests during production bonding operation. The pull strength tester is provided with a...
5563392 Method and apparatus for monitoring wear of a continuous chain  
A method and apparatus for automatically and accurately monitoring the wear of a continuous conveyor chain without having to stop the chain. The present invention provides first and sensors means...
5483837 Bale tie formed with marcelled portion, package comprising compressed bale and such tie, and related forming apparatus  
For tying a compressed bale tending to expand primarily along a major axis, a bale tie made preferably from steel wire or alternatively from steel strap is bent to form two marcelled portions,...
5461925 Assessment of damage in keratin fibers  
Keratin fiber condition is evaluated by testing dry hair to determine analysis factors. For each factor, two values of elongation are determined by measuring the force required to obtain a first...
5460051 Strain relief device for a line guiding assembly  
A strain relief device is provided for a line guiding assembly with a line channel capable of holding at least one line to be guided within the channel wherein the strain relief device has a...
5451124 Wire brush fastening device  
A fastening device is provided which is a variation on the conventional nut and bolt. The bolt has a longitudinal axis and threading helically affixed thereon along the longitudinal axis. A nut...
5440870 Method and apparatus of monitoring the quality of a false twist textured yarn  
A method and apparatus for monitoring the quality of the yarn processed on a false twist texturing machine is disclosed, and which includes sensing the tension of the advancing yarn at a location...
5437192 Physical property measuring device  
A physical property measuring device for measurement of physical properties of a test sample piece in the form of a flexible sheet-like material is provided. The test sample piece is fed to a...
5433116 Apparatus for measuring prevailing instantaneous tension in an elongate strand  
The prevailing tension in an elongate strand, such as a textile yarn, is instantaneously measured, even at very low levels of tension and at fine incremental changes in tension, by a tension...
5345826 Static load tester with I-beam support column  
A static load tester is shown that provides tensile testing of plated test specimens to detect hydrogen embrittlement damage from plating processes. The functional components of the device are...
5299462 Racquet string actual tension measuring device  
A method for measuring the actual tension in an elastic string such as in a strung racquet. The method comprises holding one length of string (42) substantially a constant length, and measuring the...
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