公开(公告)号：US08050875B2

公开(公告)日：2011-11-01

申请号：US11645821

申请日：2006-12-26

Applicant: Robert J. Karschnia

Inventor： Robert J. Karschnia

IPC: G01N25/60 ,  G01N27/14 ,  G01R21/02 ,  G01R22/00

CPC classification number: F16T1/48 ,  F22B37/428

Abstract: An electronic steam trap monitor includes an electric generator configure to couple to a stream trap proximate a potential leak location. The generator generates electricity in response to a process variable from the potential leak location. Communication circuitry provides an output when there is sufficient electricity from the electric generator.

Abstract translation: 一种电子疏水阀监测器包括配置成耦合到靠近潜在泄漏位置的流陷阱的发电机。 发电机响应于潜在泄漏位置的过程变量发电。 当发电机有足够的电力时，通信电路提供输出。

公开(公告)号：US08045333B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-25

申请号：US12008836

申请日：2008-01-14

Applicant: Christopher Lee Eriksen ,  Howard David Goldberg ,  John Charles Meyer

Inventor： Christopher Lee Eriksen ,  Howard David Goldberg ,  John Charles Meyer

IPC: H05K7/00 ,  H05K7/10 ,  H05K1/16

CPC classification number: H05K1/147 ,  H05K1/0256 ,  H05K2201/10204 ,  H05K2201/2036 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A compliant circuit element spacing system comprises a circuit board, a dummy spacer component, and a compliant circuit element. One or more active components are mounted to the circuit board. The dummy spacer component is also mounted to the circuit board, such that the dummy spacer component is electrically isolated from each active component mounted to the circuit board. The compliant circuit element is positionable proximate the circuit board, and spaced from the circuit board by the dummy spacer component. The spacing component isolates the compliant circuit element from each active component mounted to the circuit board.

Abstract translation: 兼容电路元件间隔系统包括电路板，虚拟间隔件部件和兼容电路元件。 一个或多个有源部件被安装到电路板。 虚拟间隔器部件也安装到电路板，使得虚拟间隔件部件与安装到电路板的每个有源部件电隔离。 柔性电路元件可靠近电路板定位，并且通过虚拟间隔器部件与电路板间隔开。 间隔部件将兼容电路元件与安装到电路板的每个有源部件隔离。

公开(公告)号：US08028588B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US12566996

申请日：2009-09-25

Applicant: Fabian Wenger

Inventor： Fabian Wenger

IPC: G01F1/46

CPC classification number: G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/66 ,  G01F1/667

Abstract: A flow meter for measuring flow rate and flow composition of a process fluid includes a microwave source configured to generate a microwave signal. A probe tip is coupled to the microwave source and in near field proximity to the process fluid. The probe tip is configured to apply the microwave signal to the process fluid. A microwave detector coupled to the probe tip is configured to detect a near field microwave signal from the process fluid in response to the applied microwave signal. Flow calculation circuitry determines flow rate and/or composition of the process fluid as a function of the detected microwave signal.

Abstract translation: 用于测量过程流体的流速和流量组成的流量计包括被配置为产生微波信号的微波源。 探针尖端耦合到微波源并且在接近工艺流体的近场中。 探针尖端被配置为将微波信号施加到过程流体。 耦合到探针尖端的微波检测器被配置为响应于所施加的微波信号来检测来自过程流体的近场微波信号。 流量计算电路确定作为检测到的微波信号的函数的过程流体的流速和/或组成。

公开(公告)号：US08015882B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-13

申请号：US12478174

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: Andrew J. Klosinski ,  David A. Broden ,  Fred C. Sittler

Inventor： Andrew J. Klosinski ,  David A. Broden ,  Fred C. Sittler

IPC: G01L7/00

CPC classification number: G01L19/0645 ,  G01L19/0007 ,  G01L19/0663

Abstract: A pressure transmitter for measuring a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process, includes a pressure sensor having an output related to an applied pressure. Measurement circuitry coupled to the pressure sensor is configured to provide a transmitter output related to sensed pressure. A pressure coupling face having an opening therein is arranged to transfer the applied pressure to the pressure sensor. A pressure coupling flange having a flange face abutting the pressure coupling face is configured to convey the process fluid to the opening of the pressure coupling face. Features are provided to control distribution of a leading force across the pressure coupling face and the flange face.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量工业过程中的工艺流体的压力的压力变送器，包括具有与所施加的压力相关的输出的压力传感器。 耦合到压力传感器的测量电路被配置为提供与感测到的压力相关的发射器输出。 其中具有开口的压力联接面布置成将施加的压力传递到压力传感器。 具有邻接压力联接面的凸缘面的压力联接凸缘构造成将过程流体输送到压力联接面的开口。 提供特征以控制穿过压力联接面和凸缘面的引导力的分配。

公开(公告)号：US07996161B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12323863

申请日：2008-11-26

Applicant: Andrew J. Klosinski ,  Gregory J. LeCuyer ,  Dale H. Perry ,  David L. Wehrs ,  Steve VanderSanden

Inventor： Andrew J. Klosinski ,  Gregory J. LeCuyer ,  Dale H. Perry ,  David L. Wehrs ,  Steve VanderSanden

IPC: G01L11/00 ,  G06F17/00

CPC classification number: G01L19/00

Abstract: A process fluid pressure transmitter includes a process fluid pressure sensor, measurement circuitry, a controller and a loop communicator. The pressure sensor is coupleable to a source of process fluid pressure. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the process fluid pressure sensor and provides a signal indicative of the electrical characteristic of the process fluid pressure sensor. The controller receives the signal from the measurement circuitry and calculates a process fluid pressure based at least in part upon the signal. The controller is also configured to detect a process fluid pressure transient and store at least one parameter related to the process fluid pressure transient. The loop communicator is coupled to the controller and is configured to provide a signal over a process communication loop based upon the process fluid pressure. The process fluid pressure transmitter is also configured to provide an indication related to the at least one stored parameter.

Abstract translation: 过程流体压力变送器包括过程流体压力传感器，测量电路，控制器和回路通信器。 压力传感器可与过程流体压力源连接。 测量电路耦合到过程流体压力传感器并且提供指示过程流体压力传感器的电特性的信号。 控制器接收来自测量电路的信号，并且至少部分地基于该信号来计算过程流体压力。 控制器还被配置为检测过程流体压力瞬态并存储与过程流体压力瞬态相关的至少一个参数。 环路通信器耦合到控制器，并且被配置为基于过程流体压力在过程通信回路上提供信号。 过程流体压力变送器还被配置为提供与至少一个存储的参数有关的指示。

公开(公告)号：US07977924B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12263625

申请日：2008-11-03

Applicant: Robert C. Hedtke ,  David A. Broden ,  Liang-Ju Lu

Inventor： Robert C. Hedtke ,  David A. Broden ,  Liang-Ju Lu

IPC: H02K35/00 ,  G01F1/32

CPC classification number: G05B23/0256

Abstract: In a particular embodiment, a process device includes a fluid disruption generation element to generate a fluid disruption within process fluid flowing through a pipe associated with an industrial process and a process variable sensor coupled to the disruption generation element to measure a process parameter. The process device further includes a power generation element adapted to generate an electrical output signal in response to the fluid disruption and a power storage component coupled to the power generation element. The power storage component is adapted to accumulate a charge based on the electrical output signal.

Abstract translation: 在特定实施例中，过程装置包括流体破坏产生元件，以在流过与工业过程相关联的管道的过程流体中产生流体破裂，以及耦合到破坏产生元件的过程变量传感器以测量过程参数。 该处理装置还包括适于响应于流体中断而产生电输出信号的发电元件和耦合到发电元件的功率存储元件。 电力存储部件适于基于电输出信号累积电荷。

公开(公告)号：US07921734B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12464409

申请日：2009-05-12

Applicant: Scot R. Foss ,  William G. Totenhagen

Inventor： Scot R. Foss ,  William G. Totenhagen

IPC: G01F1/58 ,  G01F1/00 ,  G01R31/14

CPC classification number: G01F1/60 ,  G01F25/0007

Abstract: A magnetic flowmeter is disclosed that includes a pair of electrodes coupled to a process fluid and a diagnostic circuit coupled to the pair of electrodes to monitor a common mode signal. The diagnostic circuit is adapted to detect a poor ground connection associated with at least one electrode of the pair of electrodes based on line noise associated with the common mode signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种磁流量计，其包括耦合到过程流体的一对电极和耦合到该对电极的诊断电路以监测共模信号。 诊断电路适于基于与共模信号相关联的线路噪声来检测与一对电极中的至少一个电极相关联的不良接地连接。

公开(公告)号：US07889710B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US11803953

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Kelly M. Orth ,  Philip G. Ostby

Inventor： Kelly M. Orth ,  Philip G. Ostby

IPC: H04J3/06

CPC classification number: H04W28/10 ,  H04L47/26 ,  H04L47/30 ,  H04W28/0278 ,  H04W48/16 ,  H04W72/1205

Abstract: A wireless mesh network is formed by nodes having a regular active schedule for transmitting and receiving messages, and a fast active schedule mode that is locally activated when a demand exists for transmission of a larger number of messages. As each node transmits a message to another node, the transmitting node includes a message buffer queue parameter that indicates the number of messages in the transmitting nodes, pending message queue. The receiving node determines, based upon the message buffer queue parameter received and its own capacity, whether to continue on the regular schedule, or to activate the fast active schedule. If the fast active schedule is activated, the receiving node sends a special acknowledge message back to the sending node, so that both nodes will transmit and receive messages over a fast active schedule link until the message buffer of the sending node has been reduced and the fast active schedule can be deactivated in favor of the regular active schedule.

Abstract translation: 无线网状网络由具有用于发送和接收消息的规则活动调度的节点形成，以及当需要存在用于传送更多数量消息的需求时，本地激活的快速活动调度模式。 当每个节点向另一个节点发送消息时，发送节点包括指示发送节点中的消息数量的消息缓冲器队列参数，等待消息队列。 接收节点根据接收到的消息缓冲器队列参数及其自身的容量，是否定期继续运行，或者激活快速活动调度。 如果快速活动的时间表被激活，则接收节点向发送节点发送特殊的确认消息，使得两个节点将通过快速活动的调度链路发送和接收消息，直到发送节点的消息缓冲器已被减少，并且 可以停用快速活动计划，以有利于正常的活动时间表。

公开(公告)号：US07847703B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-07

申请号：US12313226

申请日：2008-11-18

Applicant: Dirk Bauschke ,  Todd Larson ,  Douglas Wayne Arntson ,  Nga Doan

Inventor： Dirk Bauschke ,  Todd Larson ,  Douglas Wayne Arntson ,  Nga Doan

IPC: G08B21/00

CPC classification number: H01R31/065 ,  H01R13/527 ,  H01R13/6641 ,  H01R13/6658 ,  H01R13/6666 ,  H01R13/6675 ,  H01R13/6691 ,  H01R13/7175 ,  H05K7/1462

Abstract: An electrical connector apparatus for use with a field device includes a housing having a first end and a second end, an electrical feedthrough subassembly, and a visual indicator viewable from outside the housing. The first end of the housing is configured to mechanically connect to the field device. The electrical feedthrough subassembly extends through at least a portion of the housing and includes a plurality of electrical conductors configured to provide a removable electrical connection at the second end of the housing and a flameproof barrier disposed between the first and second ends of the housing. The visual indicator has a plurality of illumination modes indicative of a power state of the electrical feedthrough subassembly.

公开(公告)号：US07826991B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-02

申请号：US11881109

申请日：2007-07-25

Applicant: Mark S. Schumacher

Inventor： Mark S. Schumacher

IPC: G01K15/00

CPC classification number: G01K7/16 ,  G01D3/0365 ,  G01K3/06

Abstract: An average-temperature compensated field device comprises a field module, a temperature-averaging sensor, a microprocessor, and an interface. The field module is configured to characterize a process parameter. The temperature-averaging sensor is configured to generate a compensation signal characterizing an extended region of the field device. The microprocessor is configured to compensate a process signal as a function of the compensation signal. The interface is configured to communicate the process signal via a field device communication protocol.

Abstract translation: 平均温度补偿的现场设备包括现场模块，温度平均传感器，微处理器和接口。 现场模块配置为表征过程参数。 温度平均传感器被配置为产生表征现场设备的扩展区域的补偿信号。 微处理器被配置为补偿作为补偿信号的函数的过程信号。 接口被配置为通过现场设备通信协议来传送过程信号。