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6145391 Charged particle neutralizing apparatus and method of neutralizing charged particles  
A method for use in neutralizing a charged discharge includes providing a neutralizer housing having a longitudinal axis extending between an inlet and an outlet thereof. A charged discharge is...
6145390 Flat and elongated device for measuring particle sizes  
An apparatus for measuring dimensions of particles includes a base. At least three fixed posts are mounted to the base. A swinging arm is pivotally mounted to the base about a pivot point. The...
6145389 Pedometer effective for both walking and running  
A pedometer is disclosed that accurately calculates the length of the strides taken by a user when walking and running. The length of each stride is calculated using measurements of the...
6145378 Aided inertial navigation system  
The invention relates particularly to sensing devices and techniques which may be used to provide measurement data to aid an inertial navigation system, or attitude and heading reference system,...
6144928 Method and device for determining vehicular mass  
A vehicular mass is determined, or a signal indicative thereof is generated, in particular for a commercial vehicle having a towing vehicle and a trailer/semitrailer. The vehicle has actuatable...
6142026 Wheel information estimating apparatus  
A wheel information estimating apparatus, which includes: a detecting device for detecting a wheel motion state relating to a movement of a tired wheel of a motor vehicle; an estimating device for...
6142025 Method for determining particle characteristics  
The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for determining at least one of a plurality of particle physical characteristics. The particle physical characteristics include particle size,...
6138523 Method and apparatus for touch detection based on the current flow generated by object relative to a sensor panel  
A method and apparatus for determining when an approaching object has contacted a sensor panel. The method includes the steps of (a) using a controller which is connected to the sensor panel, (b)...
6137860 Digital radiographic weld inspection system  
Disclosed is a weld inspection system that utilizes an automated digital radiographic camera and control system to generate and review digital X-ray images of the weld seam. The weld inspection...
6134976 Method and apparatus for testing a spindle in a disc drive  
A method and apparatus are used for testing a spindle which is used to support a disc pack for rotation in a disc drive. The test apparatus is removably coupled to the spindle. The current...
6134975 Testing element  
A testing element for detecting positioning and mounting tolerances during ounting of electronic components on a printed circuit board has a protective housing and a transparent base body mounted...
6134957 Multiple degree-of-freedom tire modeling method and system for use with a vehicle spindle-coupled simulator  
A method for developing a tire model for use with an effective road profile in testing an automotive vehicle on a spindle-coupled road simulator defines a flat surface road plane in a multiple...
6134941 Method of testing sensors and apparatus therefor  
An apparatus for testing sensors in a media includes a chamber portion (240) for holding the sensors, tanks (320, 340) for supplying the media to the chamber portion (240) and coupled in parallel...
6131436 Method and system for wear testing a seat by simulating human seating activity and robotic human body simulator for use therein  
A method and system for wear testing a seat by simulating human seating movement are disclosed wherein load distributions and histories experienced by the seat are more accurately simulated. The...
6128966 Inspection method for endodontic files, and equipment for same  
An inspection equipment is provided by which the endodontic file is examined and judged as to if it reaches to its critical strength. When an appropriately selected endodontic file out of the...
6128951 Aircraft weight and center of gravity indicator  
An onboard system for use in measuring, computing and displaying the weight and center-of-gravity for aircraft, while keeping aircraft movement to a minimum. Pressure sensors are mounted in...
6122960 System and method for measuring movement of objects  
A device that measures the distance traveled, speed, and height jumped of a person while running or walking. Accelerometers and rotational sensors are placed in the sole of one shoe along with an...
6119535 Underground water level sensing unit and ground monitoring system using the same  
A plurality of sensing units are buried at suitable intervals in an area of ground or a snow accumulation section to be observed. Each of the sensing units includes a gyro-sensor for, when external...
6116778 Method and system for quantitative determination of seat climate on seat cushions  
A method and a system for quantitative determination of the seat climate of a seat cushion is provided. For this purpose, the seat surface is subjected, during realistic mechanical loading of the...
6116101 Method and apparatus for determining the intermateability of connector assemblies  
Method and apparatus for measuring both the contact force and ferrule length of a fiber optic connector and for measuring the length of an adapter versus the requirements of the TIA/EIA's...
6113262 Apparatus for testing electrical components  
An apparatus (10) for testing at least one article (160) comprises a first chamber (20) having a controllable first environment, a second chamber (30) having a controllable second environment, and...
6109119 Sample focusing device and method  
Sample focusing method and device for field-flow fractionation techniques that lead to improved detection, improved separation resolution, and a compressed sample plug while permitting a more...
6109098 Particle size distribution and zeta potential using acoustic and electroacoustic spectroscopy  
A device is described which combines Acoustic and Electroacoustic spectrometers to characterize both particle size distribution and zeta potential for concentrated dispersed systems. The Acoustic...
6105446 Measuring device for saw blades  
For the measuring of saw blades there is created a measuring device which has a receptacle for the turnable bearing of a saw blade as well as a measuring spindle which, with respect to the saw...
6105445 Method of obtaining an error signal in a positioning device  
In a method of obtaining an error signal (15) in a positioning device (1), with which a tool (4) is positioned relative to target object (3), the tool's (4) acceleration in the direction of at...
6105444 Noise tester for an indoor unit of an air conditioner  
A noise tester for testing an operating noise level of an indoor air conditioner includes a casing which is installed between an assembly line for assembling the air conditioner unit, and a packing...
6105443 Dummy sound absorber representing a seated human for measuring sound absorption power of a theater chair  
There is provided a method for measuring a sound absorption power of a theater chair with a human being seated thereon. The method includes steps of disposing a theater chair which is an object of...
6105429 Isolation system for a high pressure steam pipe in a flooded structure  
An acoustic test assembly for testing an underwater vehicle includes a high pressure source joined by a high pressure pipe which extends into a fluid filled testing structure. A vibration shielding...
6101083 Method and apparatus for reducing electrostatic discharge during integrated circuit testing  
A method and apparatus for essentially eliminating ESD damage to integrated circuits being subjected to thermal shock testing includes the utilization of a static dissipative plastic carrier...
6098474 Enclosure for position transmitter  
The present invention relates to a enclosure for a control surface position transmitter used on aerospace vehicles. The enclosure has improved capability for protecting the components of the...
6098473 Precision temperature test chamber  
Milli-Kelvin temperature control in an air chamber by use of coarse and fine temperature control systems, and through the use of structure for handling air flow within the chamber. The coarse...
6098472 Device and method for inspection of electrical laminations  
A device and method are disclosed for inspecting core laminations of an electrical machine, such as an AC induction motor. The core laminations define inner diameter and outer diameter slots...
6098446 On head valve spring tester  
An apparatus for on head testing of a valve spring that biases a rocker arm assembly. The testing apparatus includes a trunnion body portion that is pivotally connected to a main body portion. A...
6089108 Hot bottle inspection apparatus and method  
A bottle inspection apparatus and method are disclosed in which an improved housing contains an imaging device which is focused at a target area through an unobstructed window opening formed in a...
6089107 Process for testing a semiconductor device  
A method for positioning a workpiece comprises the steps of providing a pedestal having a chamfered portion and a generally circular portion having a first diameter and providing a table having a...
6085604 Method and apparatus for determining success or failure of press fitting  
A method of determining the success or failure of the press fitting a workpiece into an object member having a contact end by a linearly-driven plunger is disclosed. In a predetermined stroke range...
6082205 System and device for determining particle characteristics  
The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for determining at least one of a plurality of particle physical characteristics. The particle physical characteristics include particle size,...
6079285 Robotic sampler for remote sampling of liquids in a process stream  
A robotic sampling device has a maneuverable, telescoping sample collector comprising a sample collecting arm and a propulsion module containing means for supporting and facilitating movement. Most...
6079284 Visual inspection apparatus for tablets  
There is provided a visual inspection apparatus wherein in the case where tablets are held on the outer peripheral surface of the right side inspection drum to be carried, the tablets are...
6078189 Dynamic test reordering  
A method of dynamically modifying a test program makes testing more efficient and less costly while avoiding errors from manual operations. In one embodiment the order of functional tests in the...
6076411 Method and apparatus for determining remaining life of conductor insulation systems through void size and density correlation  
A method of determining or assessing remaining life in insulation material includes using a computerized analytical model and supporting equipment to assess margin between an electrical insulation...
6073501 Apparatus and method for semiconductor wafer processing which facilitate determination of a source of contaminants or defects  
An apparatus and method are presented for performing a wafer fabrication operation upon each of a plurality of semiconductor wafers which facilitate determination of a source of semiconductor wafer...
6073500 Ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing  
Process and apparatus for providing ultra accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing of samples under controlled weathering without introducing unrealistic failure mechanisms in exposed...
6072308 Particle size analyzer  
The application describes a particle size analyser comprising a horizontally held close-coiled helical spring which is partly filled with the powder under test. The operation of the technique...
6070478 Removable fixture adapter with RF connections  
The inventive fixture adapter has installed RF connectors which are connected to the fixture during the installation of the adapter in the fixture. Thus, wear on the RF connectors from opening and...
6070477 Collapsible sheath fluid reservoirs for flow cytometers  
The present invention is a container in the form of a single housing for holding fluid, including a first collapsible reservoir having a first valve. The first reservoir initially contains a volume...
6069473 Stator bar jacking device for measuring radial movement of stator bar using an LVDT  
A pneumatic jacking device is used to measure radial movement of stator bars in their slots while the generator is in-situ. The jacking device is designed to pass through the radial gap between the...
6068821 Electronic device having a protective framework  
An electronic device (1), for example a test pack for use in determining the efficacy of a sterilization cycle in a sterilizer, is provided with a protective framework (10) comprising two...
6067866 Removable fixture adapter with pneumatic actuators  
The inventive fixture adapter has installed pneumatic actuators. Pneumatic connections for the actuators are made during installation of the adapter in the fixture. Thus, testing of a device can...
6067865 Method and device for determining particle size distribution in aerosol  
To increase the dynamic range when testing the particle size distribution of aerosols, the invention proposes a method whereby particles are detected in two measuring volumes connected in series in...