公开(公告)号：US10024740B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-17

申请号：US14088016

申请日：2013-11-22

Applicant: Nike, Inc.

Inventor： Jordan M. Rice ,  Steven H. Walker

IPC: A63F13/00 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  A43B3/00 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A43C19/00 ,  H01L41/04 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/14

CPC classification number: G01L1/2206 ,  A43B3/0005 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B13/14 ,  A43C19/00 ,  A63B24/0062 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  H01L41/04

Abstract: Various sensor systems are described herein, including inserts having sensors thereon, which are configured to be received in an article of footwear. The inserts may be connected to a sole member of the footwear, or may function as a sole member. The sensors may be bonded to an outer surface of the insert in some configurations. The system may also include an electronic module that is overmolded into the sole structure and includes a connector for external access.

公开(公告)号：US20180195916A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15914832

申请日：2018-03-07

Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.

Inventor： Alberto Pagani ,  Federico Giovanni Ziglioli ,  Bruno Murari

IPC: G01L5/00 ,  F16B31/02 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20

CPC classification number: G01L5/0038 ,  F16B31/028 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/20

Abstract: A pressure sensing device may include a body configured to distribute a load applied between first and second parts positioned one against the other, and a pressure sensor carried by the body. The pressure sensor may include a support body, and an IC die mounted with the support body and defining a cavity. The IC die may include pressure sensing circuitry responsive to bending associated with the cavity, and an IC interface coupled to the pressure sensing circuitry.

公开(公告)号：US20180195914A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15740407

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: UNIVERSITE DE BRETAGNE SUD

Inventor： Gabriel BENECH ,  Jean-Marc LEGRAND ,  Jean-François FELLER ,  Mickaël CASTRO ,  Tran Than TUNG

IPC: G01L1/22 ,  H01B1/24 ,  C08J5/04 ,  C08L83/04 ,  C08L47/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08K5/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/2287 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C08J5/042 ,  C08K5/0025 ,  C08L47/00 ,  C08L75/04 ,  C08L83/04 ,  C08L2203/20 ,  G01D21/00 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/2293 ,  H01B1/22 ,  H01B1/24

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for a physical feature, comprising a structure, preferably a multilayer structure, comprising: at least one electrically conductive layer, comprising nanofillers in a polymer matrix including at least one polymer, and electrical connection means, said structure being thermosetting, thermoplastic, or being a cross-linkable elastomer, characterised in that, when the structure is thermosetting, the degree of cross-linking thereof is higher than 80%, better still higher than 90%, or even 95%; when the structure is a cross-linkable elastomer it includes an amount of cross-linking agent ranging from 5 mol. % to 20 mol. % relative to the number of moles in the structure; and when the structure is thermoplastic, it has a constant resistivity value and preferably a degree of crystallinity ranging from 0% to 60%.

公开(公告)号：US09975250B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15631511

申请日：2017-06-23

Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation

Inventor： Toshiyuki Kamiya ,  Hiroki Kawai

IPC: G01L1/22 ,  B25J13/08 ,  G01L5/16 ,  G01L5/22 ,  G01P15/09 ,  G01P15/18 ,  H01L41/113 ,  H01L41/083 ,  B25J9/16 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/16

CPC classification number: B25J13/085 ,  B25J9/1633 ,  B25J9/1694 ,  G01L1/16 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L5/00 ,  G01L5/009 ,  G01L5/167 ,  G01L5/226 ,  G01P15/09 ,  G01P15/18 ,  H01L41/042 ,  H01L41/083 ,  H01L41/1132 ,  H02N2/0095 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: A force detecting device includes a first base section, a second base section, and a charge output element arranged between the first base section and the second base section. The charge output element includes a first board formed by a Y-cut quartz plate and a second board formed by a Y-cut quartz plate. The boards are laminated in a direction orthogonal to the normal an attachment surface of the second base section. The force detecting device detects an external force on the basis of a first output corresponding to a shearing force in a first detection direction orthogonal to the laminating direction of the first board and a second output corresponding to a shearing force in a second detection direction orthogonal to the laminating direction of the second board and crossing the first detection direction.

公开(公告)号：US09945739B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15166824

申请日：2016-05-27

Applicant: KOREA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND BUSINESS FOUNDATION

Inventor： Sang Hun Jeon ,  Kung Won Rhie ,  Dong Seuk Kim ,  Bum Jin Kim ,  Tae Ho Kim ,  Min Hyun Jung

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L1/18 ,  A61B34/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/14 ,  A61B34/00 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G06F2203/04105 ,  Y10S901/46

Abstract: Provided are a flexible pressure sensor using an amorphous metal and a flexible bimodal sensor for simultaneously sensing a pressure and a temperature. The sensors according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention include a conductive layer formed of the amorphous metal to have stretchable characteristics so that it may be used for an electronic skin. Therefore, these sensors may firmly maintain conductivity and sense a pressure or simultaneously sense a pressure and a temperature even in a state in which various kinds of physical external force are present. In addition, the flexible bimodal sensor according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is a novel element for an electronic skin that may simultaneously sense a pressure and a temperature using the amorphous metal.

公开(公告)号：US20180100802A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15832511

申请日：2017-12-05

Applicant: The Regents of the University of California

Inventor： Aliaksandr Zaretski ,  Darren J. Lipomi ,  Alex Savtchenko ,  Elena Molokanova ,  Mark Mercola

IPC: G01N21/65 ,  C23C16/26 ,  C23C14/18 ,  G01N27/02 ,  C23C16/02 ,  C23C16/01 ,  C23C14/30 ,  G01L1/18

CPC classification number: G01N21/658 ,  C23C14/024 ,  C23C14/04 ,  C23C14/18 ,  C23C14/30 ,  C23C16/01 ,  C23C16/0227 ,  C23C16/26 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01N27/028 ,  G01N2021/651

Abstract: A method for fabricating a composite film structure, the method includes determining a desired morphology for a metallic layer of the composite film structure, selecting a first metal substrate based on the determining, transferring a graphene layer onto the first metal substrate, depositing the metallic layer on the graphene layer to achieve the desired morphology, and removing the first metal substrate from the graphene and the deposited metallic layer to form the composite film structure. A surface energy difference between the first metal substrate and the deposited metallic layer results in the desired morphology of the metallic layer.

公开(公告)号：US20180087978A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15276211

申请日：2016-09-26

Applicant: tecsis GmbH

Inventor： Mark JONES ,  Bruce YOHR ,  Reinhold OST ,  Hasan MUSTAFA

IPC: G01L1/04

CPC classification number: G01L1/04 ,  G01L1/12 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L1/2243 ,  G01L1/24

Abstract: A load pin configured for measuring a force, the load pin including two sensors spaced apart from each other for measuring stress or tension. An axis includes a lateral surface configured to be subjected to a load from an upside in an area of the axis between the two sensors. A slot divides the axis into a lower portion and an upper portion, the slot extending essentially in an axial direction of the axis.

公开(公告)号：US20180010937A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：US15643360

申请日：2017-07-06

Applicant: CIRQUE CORPORATION

Inventor： Jared G. Bytheway ,  J. Douglas Moore ,  Ethan Sturm

IPC: G01F1/38 ,  G01B7/16

CPC classification number: G01F1/383 ,  G01B7/18 ,  G01B7/22 ,  G01F1/28 ,  G01L1/142 ,  G01L1/18

Abstract: A system and method for providing a fluid flow strain gauge that may be mounted inside a pipe and connected to a base unit that uses capacitive or resistive technology to determine a direction and a rate of flow of a fluid through the pipe by measuring the force applied to the strain gauge by the flow of fluid.

公开(公告)号：US09857246B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14856235

申请日：2015-09-16

Applicant: SENSABLE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

Inventor： Anton E. Bowden ,  David T. Fullwood ,  Daniel A. Baradoy

IPC: G01L1/18

CPC classification number: G01L1/18 ,  G01B7/18

Abstract: In one general aspect, an apparatus can include a sensing membrane including a plurality of conductive fillers included in a matrix. The apparatus can include a plurality of electrical leads coupled to an outer portion of the sensing membrane where the conductive fillers have a volumetric percentage of less than 25% of the volume of the sensing membrane.

公开(公告)号：US20170371330A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15619928

申请日：2017-06-12

Applicant: Shimadzu Corporation

Inventor： Junichiro KOZAKI

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01K13/08 ,  F04D19/04 ,  F04D29/26

CPC classification number: G05B23/0283 ,  F04D19/04 ,  F04D27/001 ,  F04D29/26 ,  F05D2270/303 ,  G01K13/08 ,  G01L1/18

Abstract: A rotor life estimation device of a vacuum pump including a rotor rotatably driven by a motor and a rotor temperature detection section configured to detect a temperature of the rotor, comprises: an arithmetic section configured to calculate a strain equivalent corresponding to creep strain of the rotor based on a correlation between a creep strain speed equivalent and the temperature of the rotor and the temperature detected by the rotor temperature detection section; an estimation section configured to estimate a rotor life based on the calculated strain equivalent; and a providing section configured to provide information on the estimated rotor life.