Jiang Zhe - Copley OH, US Li Du - Akron OH, US Joan E. Carletta - Broadview Heights OH, US Robert J. Veillette - Akron OH, US
Assignee:
The University of Akron - Akron OH
International Classification:
G01N 27/74
US Classification:
73 6171, 73 5305, 73 5307, 324204
Abstract:
An apparatus and a method for detection of wear particles in a lubricant are disclosed. The apparatus includes a microfluidic device including a microchannel sized for a lubricant containing wear particles to pass therethrough and first and second electrodes extending into the microchannel. A detection system is coupled with the electrodes for detection of wear particles passing through the microchannel, based on a change in capacitance of the electrodes.
A weighing apparatus capable of actively weighing a load in a rapid and accurate manner is presented. The weighing device includes an electromechanical linear actuator coupled to a load cell, wherein the output of the load cell is received by a feedback controller that generates an input signal received by the electromechanical linear actuator. A processor receives both the output signal and a measured value of the input signal and derives therefrom a weight for the load coupled to the weighing device. By employing the load cell output for feedback, the need for a position sensor is eliminated. The response time of the apparatus is enhanced by the electromechanical linear actuator which functions to quickly bring the load being weighed to a mechanical equilibrium position. Weight values may also be obtained by forcing one of the input or output signals to zero and then measuring the other of the signals.
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Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Mr. Robert A. Veillette Owner / President
Gro-Net Financial Tax & Pension Planners Ltd. David Ingram & Associates. Centra Real Estate Ltd. Taxes-Consultants & Representatives. Investment Advisory Service. Financial Planning Consultants
329 Waverley Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 0V9 613-234-8023, 613-234-8925
Robert E. Veillette ASST. SECRETARY
Electron Fusion Devices, Inc MANUFACTURER
40 Catamore Blvd, East Providence, RI 02914 28601 Clemens Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
Robert Veillette (1958-1962), Marc Rajotte (1980-1984), Samra Zaman (1992-1996), Gilles Lemire (1957-1961), Daniel Larue (1964-1968), marc Pineau (1961-1965)