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7388381 High resolution geoelectrical probe  
A in situ probe for the measurement of the geoelectrical properties of a geological formation. The probe serves as the interface between a standard acquisition system and the earth. The probe is...
7387040 Methods and systems for mounting sensors for use in a harsh vibration environment  
A sensor is associated with a mounting surface. An O-ring is then positioned between the sensor and the mounting surface, such that the O-ring is compressible when the sensor is fixed to the...
7383746 Compliance module, particularly for a manipulator for positioning a test head, and one such manipulator  
A compliance module, particularly for a manipulator for positioning a test head, comprising a housing that is securable to a component. The compliance module furthermore comprises an inner sleeve...
7383691 Modular networked sensor assembly  
The invention provides a modular network sensor assembly operable to sense environmental conditions at a computer or equipment rack. The network sensor assembly includes a flexible body operable to...
7380457 Mechanical retainer for SAW torque sensor button  
A device for mounting a sensor on a device being subjected to torque such as a shaft or plate in the form of a retaining ring having an opening or chamber sized to hold the sensor. The ring has a...
7377689 Transformer temperature monitoring and control  
According to one embodiment an apparatus to monitor the temperature of a transformer is disclosed. The apparatus includes a fiber optic cable having a temperature sensing probe on one end embedded...
7373852 Protected length measuring system  
What is described is a length measurement system and method for measuring relative movements between first and second machine parts, said measurement system comprising a sensing head and a rule...
7370545 Oxygen sensor  
An oxygen sensor includes a sensing element detecting an oxygen concentration in a measurement gas that flows in a pipe, a cylindrical protector which covers an outside of the sensing element and...
7363695 Method of fabricating a temperature sensing tube  
A temperature sensor temperature sensing tube and its fabrication method comprised of a step that provides for a tubular blank of an appropriate length, a step in which a curvilinear semifinished...
7360421 Detachable angular speed sensing system  
A system for sensing velocity of a wheeled vehicle has a flexible arm connected to a speed sensor and wireless transmitter at one end and to an adjustable strap or clamp at the other end. The strap...
7341097 Coolant sensor and bleed valve  
A coolant sensor doubles as a bleed valve for purging trapped air from a cooling system. The sensor slides into a port placing a sensor element in contact with the coolant. The sensor includes a...
7340972 Apparatus and method for balancing and for providing a compliant range to a test head  
A load, such as an electronic test head, is supported. A force sensor detects a force received from the load, the force resulting from the load being imbalanced such that a torque is created about...
7331233 Method and apparatus for ultrasonic sizing of particles in suspensions  
A particle size distribution monitor, comprising: a transducer adapted to be a source of ultrasonic energy and positioned in contact with a suspension containing a percent by volume of particles in...
7329338 Conductivity sensor for an ion exchange water softener  
A water treatment system includes a tank that contains a particle bed for removing minerals from water flowing through the tank. The regeneration of the particle bed is conducted in response to...
7328630 End effector inspection apparatus and method  
A method for using an end effector for inspecting a structure is provided. An end effector includes a magnetically coupled attachment member for connecting the end effector to a control system...
7322249 Mounting for a probe sensor  
A robust, easy to mount probe sensor includes an elongated body enclosing a sensor element and an integral flange extending away from the body. The body and flange are formed of material having a...
7320245 Corrosion testing apparatus  
A rotational test electrode assembly for use in a corrosive fluid environment as shown in FIG. 1 that includes a generally cylindrical heat and electrically conductive member ( 110 ) having an...
7300203 Non-contacting sensor multichip module with integral heat-sinks  
A sensor assembly having a housing including a first portion and a second portion. One of the portions of the housing includes a plurality of walls. The walls at least partially define a chamber....
7296488 System and method for accessing ferrous surfaces normally accessible only with special effort  
A system incorporating a robot to inspect ferrous surfaces. Preferably, the robot is an articulated device having a tractor module for motive power and steering, a power module for electrical power...
7293479 Speed and temperature sensing in separate cavities in a single sensing head  
A sensor apparatus includes a sensor assembly for maintaining multiple and varying sensor components, wherein the sensor assembly comprises a molded sensor head configured to include a first cavity...
7284456 Apparatus for moving a measuring device along a pipe  
The apparatus is for displacing a measurement device along a pipe. The apparatus comprises a bracelet; a support device for supporting the measurement device in relation to the bracelet; at least...
7283086 Fill level measuring device working with microwaves  
A fill level measuring device working with microwaves is provided, with which, with very small inventory cost, many applications having a wide variety of different measuring conditions can be...
7278320 Omni-directional pressure pickup probe  
A pressure pickup probe assembly includes a probe housing, a plurality of openings, and a pickup probe. The probe housing is configured to be mounted within, and extend at least substantially...
7272983 Probe-holder armature with a sensor probe  
A probe-holder armature contains a sensor probe that is removably arranged in the forward portion of an immersion tube which is axially movable in a housing between a retracted rest position and a...
RE39843 Apparatus to attach sensors on equipment with rotating shafts  
An apparatus for attaching sensors to rotating shafts on equipment includes a cup magnet and a housing for receiving the cup magnet. A target rotor is displaced within the housing which rotates...
7267020 Apparatus for structural testing  
An inspection device for performing nondestructive testing on a test subject includes a manually controlled inspection cart. The inspection device also includes a nondestructive testing platform...
7263889 Non-destructive stringer inspection apparatus and method  
A hat stringer inspection device permits continuous inspection of hat stringers as one or more probes are moved along the length of the hat stringer. Probes may be magnetically coupled to opposing...
7261010 Adjustable temperature correction device  
A temperature correction device may allow ready calibration. In certain implementations, a temperature correction device may include a torsion transmission element and a temperature responsive...
7255002 Tank seal for guided wave radar level measurement  
A microwave level gauge for measuring a level of a process material in a tank includes a ceramic seal and a microwave conductor. The ceramic seal is disposed adjacent to an opening in the tank and...
7252304 Positioning vehicle for positioning a test probe  
Described is a method for operating a positioning vehicle for positioning a test probe in defined intervals along a travel line, as well as to a positioning vehicle for carrying out the method. The...
7250753 Sensor attachment mechanism for fluid pressure cylinder  
Exemplary embodiments of the invention provide a sensor attachment mechanism capable of attaching a position detecting sensor having directivity in a proper direction to a fluid pressure cylinder...
7249504 Level meter  
The invention relates to a level meter for metering the level of a filling substance in a container by means of electromagnetic signals that are guided into and out of the container along a...
7247979 Device and apparatus for holding a transducer  
A holder for a transducer having a mounting portion, a coupler, and a clamping portion is disclosed. The mounting portion has a through hole with a conical seat disposed therein, with at least a...
7240576 Corrosion resistant weldable bosses  
A corrosion resistant weldable boss includes a body portion having a lower portion formed of a sintered powder, e.g., ferrous powder, which is readily welded to a vehicle structure surface. A...
7231826 Non-destructive inspection device for inspecting limited-access features of a structure  
There is provided a non-destructive inspection device having an actuating portion and at least one inspecting portion. The inspecting portion(s) are magnetically coupled to the actuating portion so...
7226207 Temperature gauge for use with sanitary conduit  
A standard industrial temperature gauge is adapted for a sanitary conduit that has been provided with a tubular stub for mounting the temperature gauge. A disk flange mates with an upper flange of...
7225692 Integrated system for attachment and connection of a sensor  
This invention concerns a system for the attachment of an information sensor opposite to, and at an air gap's distance from, the coder of a bearing, with the system including a cap to be associated...
7216558 Wheel sensor assembly for rail base mounting  
A rail-mounted, wheel-sensing system is shown having a wheel sensor and a rail mounting platform. The system includes a rugged steel rail clamp including two blocks mounted on the base of the rail...
7211795 Method for manufacturing single wall carbon nanotube tips  
A method for fabricating assembled structures. The method includes providing a tip structure, which has a first end, a second end, and a length defined between the first end and the second end. The...
7207230 High-stability instrument mounting system for repeatable field testing of equipment  
An instrument mounting system for repeatable field testing of equipment or other test object, comprising a frame and an inner surface defined at least in part by the frame. Exactly three object...
7201513 Temperature sensor  
In a temperature sensor for an engine, abutting surfaces of two parts that form a compartment for a temperature sensing element of the sensor is interposed with a sealing material being compressed...
7194919 Acoustically coupled ultrasonic transit time flow sensors  
A transit time ultrasound sensor is employed for the measurement of liquid flow in a conduit, the sensor having an acoustic path formed of materials matched in ultrasound properties to the flow...
7191851 Unattended ground sensor assembly  
There is provided a ground sensor assembly adapted for deployment from air to a selected ground location. The ground sensor assembly comprises an aerially deployable sensor housing which has upper...
7188568 Self-propelled vehicle for movement within a tubular member  
A self-propelled vehicle ( 20 ) for movement within a tubular member ( 22 ) includes propulsion mechanisms ( 28 ) distributed about a core element ( 24 ). Each of the propulsion mechanisms ( 28 )...
7185410 Robotic apparatus and method for mounting a valve stem on a wheel rim  
An apparatus and method for mounting a valve stem to the rim of an vehicle wheel includes engaging a valve stem with a robotic manipulator, moving the valve stem relative to the rim along a...
7181968 Configurable accelerometer assembly  
An improved accelerometer assembly including a circuit board and an accelerometer is provided. The accelerometer is configured to sense acceleration along a sensing axis. The accelerometer is...
7178776 Mounting device for sensors  
A mounting device for contactlessly-operating proximity switches includes a continuous cylindrical or cuboidal recess for holding the proximity switch which is formed by at least two legs. The...
7178418 Segment of a sensor-supporting element for a scraper-type device  
Disclosed is a segment ( 15 ) of a sensor-supporting element for a scraper-type device, which comprises at least two pairs of runners ( 16 a, 16 b ) that are arranged essentially parallel behind...
7174798 Alignment device for positioning liquid flow tube  
A combined liquid flow tube alignment and liquid sensing system includes flow tube mounting and alignment hardware including a clip for fastening the hardware to a substrate; and a sensor for...
7171865 Device for determining at least one parameter of a medium flowing in a conduit  
A device for determining at least one parameter of a medium which flows in a conduit has a fluid conduit part having a wall which forms a fluid conduit passage and has an insertion opening, a plug...