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7310995 Method and device for determination of moisture content and solid state phase of solids using moisture sorption gravimetry and near infrared or Raman spectroscopy  
A method and apparatus for measuring isotherms and determining solid state phase changes comprising a humidity generator having a temperature controlled internal chamber, a microbalance mounted...
7284604 Methods for measurement of a dimensional characteristic and methods of predictive modeling related thereto  
A method of optically determining a change in magnitude of at least one dimensional characteristic of a sample in response to a selected chamber environment. A magnitude of at least one dimension...
7257990 Accelerated ultralow moisture permeation measurement  
By measuring ultralow moisture permeation through a barrier material sample at a temperature substantially above ambient, definitive values are produced on an accelerated basis that can be used to...
7254988 Method and apparatus for testing pulsatile endurance of a vascular implant  
A method for testing the pulsatile endurance of a vascular implant 3 comprises placing a resilient insert 4 into the implant and repeatedly expanding and contracting the insert, thereby...
7249530 Oil consumption simulating device  
An engine lubrication system simulating device is provided, having a reservoir configured to contain engine oil. The simulating device may also include an agitation device configured to agitate oil...
7246938 Apparatus and method for measuring the heating value of gases  
A heating value meter for gases has an outer cylindrical mantle with an outer thermostatic heating apparatus and at least one inlet for introduction of air and at least one inlet for introduction...
7246516 Device for coupling thermogravimetric analyses and acoustic emission measurements  
The present invention relates to a device comprising a thermobalance equipped with a detector ( 5 ) for measuring acoustic signals emitted by a sample ( 6 ) hanging from the balance beam and a...
7240545 Test apparatus for direct measurement of expansion and shrinkage of oil well cements  
A test apparatus for the measurement of expansion and/or shrinkage of a cement test sample during curing under pressure and temperature conditions that simulate downhole oil well conditions...
7237434 Slotted damping section for aerodynamic wind tunnel  
A damping section, for an aerodynamic wind tunnel having a test section defined by a nozzle mouth at an upstream end and a collector mouth at a downstream end, is adapted to conform to a perimeter...
7224475 Methods and apparatus for measurement of a dimensional characteristic and methods of predictive modeling related thereto  
A method of optically determining a change in magnitude of at least one dimensional characteristic of a sample in response to a selected chamber environment. A magnitude of at least one dimension...
7222548 Elevated black panel for accelerated weathering test device  
A black panel assembly for use in an accelerated weathering test device having a specimen table includes a platform disposed on the specimen table, the platform including a plurality of standoffs...
7213477 Quick disconnect interface for environmental testing  
An apparatus ( 10 ) tests different products ( 15 ). The apparatus ( 10 ) includes an environmental chamber ( 20 ) for providing thermal shock to the products ( 15 ), a conveyor ( 40 ) for...
7210338 Valve testing device having integrated purge circuit and method of valve testing  
A valve testing device and method for determining whether a fluid control valve, such as an automatic transmission valve, is operating acceptably. The device and method of the present invention...
7197950 System for temperature-controlled testing of hydraulically actuated devices  
A temperature controlled hydraulic fluid supply circuit ( 12 ) includes a first hydraulic fluid reservoir ( 18 ), that has an initial hydraulic fluid ( 20 ), and a temperature controlled housing (...
7191664 Testing of mechanical properties of materials  
Apparatus is disclosed for testing the mechanical properties of a material. The apparatus comprises a sample container ( 10 ) adapted to be filled with a sample of the material, and a housing ( 20...
7191656 Substrate crack inspecting method, substrate crack inspection apparatus, and solar battery module manufacturing method  
Certain example embodiments of the present invention provide a method for detecting a substrate crack by simple equipment and steps. A substrate crack inspecting method may include the steps of (1)...
7174797 High temperature and pressure testing facility  
A test facility is provided for testing materials under high temperature, pressure, and mechanical loads. The facility provides a physically scaled system that simulates conditions in hot sections...
7146868 Machine and process for carrying out quick tests on textile materials for accessing color fastness and/or ability to be dyed thereof  
A plate ( 1 ) supports a sample of the material under test, and a clamp or compressor ( 2; 7; 72 ) compresses the sample and a multifibre witness or fabric standard ( 4 ) on the plate ( 1 ). The...
7131320 Method and device for artificially ageing a catalytic converter  
The invention relates to a method for artificially ageing a catalyst device for use on a catalyst test bench for converting exhaust gases comprising at least one constituent from the group...
7127959 Process for assessing inhibition of petroleum corrosion  
The present invention is an apparatus for simulating corrosion activity in liquid and vapor/condensate corrosion environments. The apparatus includes a container, including a lower region...
7127958 Dust testing facility for motor vehicles  
A dust testing facility for static dust testing of a motor vehicle, wherein actual road dust is utilized, which dust is fully recirculated and reused, and wherein the dust testing of the motor...
7124651 Method of accelerated testing of illuminated device components  
Methods and devices for accelerated light stability testing are described. The method comprises exposing a component to light having a total irradiance at wavelengths between 300 nm and 500 nm...
7101068 Water cloud evaluating device for vehicle lighting fixture  
A water cloud evaluating device includes a partition member for partitioning an outer space of the vehicle lighting fixture into a front space and a rear space, vehicle outside environment...
7100428 Method and device for determination of moisture content and solid state phase of solids using moisture sorption gravimetry and near infrared or raman spectroscopy  
A method and apparatus for measuring isotherms and determining solid state phase changes comprising a humidity generator having a temperature controlled internal chamber, a microbalance mounted...
7089816 Method and apparatus for testing cement slurries  
A method and apparatus for testing cement comprising introducing cement into a curing vessel that is at least partially inside a test vessel, curing the cement at a selected temperature and...
7066038 Material stability test system  
A material stability test system has a plurality of sealed test containers mounted in an environmental chamber. Each container has a humidifier for generating a desired humidity within the...
7048435 Humidity-controlled chamber for a thermogravimetric instrument  
Embodiments of the present invention relate to apparatus, systems and methods for adding a humidity-controlled system to a thermogravimetric instrument. A humidity-controlled chamber incorporates a...
7043974 Multiple-blower relative humidity controlled test chamber  
An accelerated weathering apparatus includes a test chamber ( 30 ), a specimen supporting means ( 34 ), a light source ( 60 ) powered by a power source controlled by a ballast, at least one chamber...
7038196 Accelerated weathering test apparatus with full spectrum calibration, monitoring and control  
An accelerated weathering test apparatus and method for calibration and operation thereof including a spectroradiometer for monitoring a full spectrum power distribution of a light source....
7013742 Accelerated artificial weathering test systems  
The invention concerns a device for exposing samples to photonic radiation for accelerated artificial weathering tests, comprising: chamber ( 30 ), a sample-holding cage ( 40 ) rotating about a...
6990868 Accelerated weathering apparatus having sealed weathering chamber  
An accelerated weathering apparatus of the type used to concentrate solar radiation upon test specimens includes a frame supporting a reflecting solar concentrator disposed in opposition to a...
6981401 Method for testing properties of corrosive lubricants  
A method of testing corrosive lubricating media using a wear testing apparatus without a mechanical seal. The wear testing apparatus and methods are effective for testing volatile corrosive...
6946652 Accelerated weathering apparatus  
An apparatus for accelerated weathering testing specimens including discharge lamps as a concentrated light source for accelerating the deterioration of color, composition and/or structure of test...
6945130 Balance comprising a housing with an excess pressure  
An electronic balance with a housing ( 1 ) that can be put under an above-ambient pressure, for example for the purpose of using the balance in a hazardous environment where a risk of explosion...
6928877 High throughput microbalance and methods of using same  
A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a...
6918292 Cement expansion/contraction test method  
An apparatus for measuring volumetric changes in cement as the cement is exposed to pressures and temperatures to simulate down-hole conditions, in a high-pressure high-temperature chamber is...
6902532 Reduced-noise plethysmograph  
The accuracy of measurements of changes in air volumes within a plethysmograph is improved by addition of a manifold to provide a common source of exterior air to the plethysmograph test and...
6892591 Multiple-blower relative humidity controlled test chamber  
An accelerated weathering apparatus includes a test chamber ( 30 ), a specimen supporting means ( 34 ), a light source ( 60 ) powered by a power source controlled by a ballast, at least one chamber...
6881224 Fatigue test for prosthetic stent  
An improved method for testing a stent for a prosthetic valve includes applying a load with a fluid against a stented test structure in a backward direction with the stented test structure...
6863123 Flexible and mobile high transition rate of temperature test devices  
A high thermal change rate of test apparatus aims to realize test equipment requirement of highly accelerated life test(HALT) and highly accelerated stress screening(HASS). Structurally, the...
6860163 Device allowing measurement of photosyntesis of a whole small plant  
The present invention is related to a device for the measurement of the photosynthesis of a whole small plant, which comprises: a rigid base of very low thickness that fits between the plant...
6860057 Swimming device  
The present invention relates to a swimming device for testing a lure ( 12 ) used in rod-fishing. This type of a device comprises two substantially parallel pipe-like means ( 1, 2 ) and arranged in...
6845679 Fixture for hood slam simulation  
A test fixture includes a weighted frame incorporating air-filled bellow feet for simulating a vehicle suspension and tires. A hood-simulating support is pivoted to the frame and includes a mount...
6843144 Device for exposing a sample to electromagnetic radiation, for testing the aging of samples  
A device for exposing samples to radiation to test their ageing includes a chamber having a sample-holder cage rotating about an axis, and a lamp holder for placing at least one electromagnetic...
6830372 Thermal testing control system  
A thermal testing control system for notebook computers, remotely controlled by a control means, is described. An enclosure can test notebook computers in its inner space under a predetermined...
6823726 Method and system of simulating a cold or hot start automobile emissions test  
A method of simulating a cold start automobile emissions test on an automobile is provided. The automobile includes an emissions system. The emissions system includes an engine and at least one...
6820509 Ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing facilities  
A multi-faceted concentrator apparatus for providing ultra-accelerated natural sunlight exposure testing for sample materials under controlled weathering conditions comprising: facets that receive...
6817238 Cement expansion/contraction test apparatus  
An apparatus for measuring volumetric changes in cement as the cement is exposed to pressures and temperatures to simulate down-hole conditions, in a high-pressure high-temperature chamber is...
6810728 Kit-based wire evaluation  
To provide an evaluation of the remaining life (level of insulation degradation) of wire in an installation, a kit-based approach avoids the need for technical personnel to visit a customer...
6799471 System and method for conditioning and detection of moisture damage in asphalt mixes  
Apparatus and methods for detection of susceptibility to moisture damage for asphalt mixes. A sample of asphalt mix is placed inside a chamber, which is partially filled with water. An increased...