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公开(公告)号:US09841362B2
公开(公告)日:2017-12-12
申请号:US14947266
申请日:2015-11-20
Applicant: TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C.
Inventor: Alan McMullen , Jason Lusk , Troy D. Nickel
CPC classification number: G01N3/08 , A61B17/56 , A61C8/00 , A61C19/04 , A61F2/36 , A61F2/468 , G01N3/32 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: An apparatus for fatigue testing an article includes a base having a platform for receiving an article to be tested, a shaft extending toward said platform for applying a force to said article, a coupling assembly connected to said shaft, said coupling assembly comprising a joint that pivots about an axis, and flex pivots disposed to be aligned with said axis about which said joint pivots.
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公开(公告)号:US09353345B2
公开(公告)日:2016-05-31
申请号:US13940948
申请日:2013-07-12
Applicant: TA INSTRUMENTS-WATERS L.L.C.
Inventor: Guangtian Zhang , Troy D. Nickel , Eugene Joseph Rausch , Aaron M. Owens
CPC classification number: C12M35/04 , C12M21/08 , C12N2527/00
Abstract: A securing apparatus includes a housing, a cam member, and a movable device that can be moved in a first direction to engage a first surface of the cam member to cause the cam member to move from a first position to a second position. When the cam member is in the first position, first and second movable members can be moved relative to the housing. When the cam member is in the second position, second and third surfaces of the cam member press respectively against the first and second movable members to trap the first and second movable members respectively between the second and third surfaces of the cam member and the housing such that the first and second movable members are fixed relative to the housing.
Abstract translation: 固定装置包括壳体,凸轮构件和可移动装置,其可沿第一方向移动以接合凸轮构件的第一表面,以使凸轮构件从第一位置移动到第二位置。 当凸轮构件处于第一位置时,第一和第二可移动构件可相对于壳体移动。 当凸轮构件处于第二位置时,凸轮构件的第二和第三表面分别压靠在第一和第二可动构件上,以将第一和第二可动构件分别夹在凸轮构件和壳体的第二和第三表面之间, 第一和第二可动构件相对于壳体是固定的。
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公开(公告)号:US20170163139A1
公开(公告)日:2017-06-08
申请号:US15349618
申请日:2016-11-11
Applicant: TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C.
Inventor: Tom Andrikowich , Troy D. Nickel
IPC: H02K33/00
Abstract: An electromagnetic motor includes a stator and an armature arranged to move substantially linearly relative to the stator in an intended direction during operation of the motor. A first and second flexure are connected to a first end of the armature. Each flexure has a longest portion which lies substantially in a plane that intersects a plane in which the armature lies at a substantially right angle. The flexures allow motion of the armature in the intended direction while resisting motion of the armature in one or more other degrees of freedom.
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公开(公告)号:US20160054403A1
公开(公告)日:2016-02-25
申请号:US14466163
申请日:2014-08-22
Applicant: TA INSTRUMENTS-WATERS L.L.C.
Inventor: Kyle P. Duffin , Jason L. Chinavare , Thomas M. Hays , Troy D. Nickel , Chrysanthi Williams , Anthony Blythe , Jeffrey Frank Dunn , Steven Michael Jones , Janet Lenore Ronsky
CPC classification number: G01R33/307 , G01N1/38 , G01N33/4833 , G01N2203/0089 , G01N2223/307
Abstract: A conditioning system includes a sample chamber capable of receiving a specimen as well as first and second specimen-holding fixtures positioned within the sample chamber and configured to apply mechanical stimulation to a specimen held by the fixtures. The system has at least one port capable of providing a fluid to the sample chamber. The chamber is sized and shaped so that it can be inserted into an imaging device which can record images of a specimen held by the fixtures.
Abstract translation: 调节系统包括能够接收样本的样品室以及位于样品室内的第一和第二样本保持固定装置,并且构造成对由固定装置保持的样本施加机械刺激。 该系统具有能够向样品室提供流体的至少一个端口。 该室的尺寸和形状使得其可以插入成像装置中,该成像装置可以记录由固定装置保持的标本的图像。
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公开(公告)号:US09726170B1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-08
申请号:US14452667
申请日:2014-08-06
Applicant: TA INSTRUMENTS-WATERS L.L.C.
Inventor: Troy D. Nickel , Jason Chinavare
CPC classification number: F04B53/143 , F04B49/065 , F04B53/164 , F16J3/06 , F16J15/16
Abstract: This document provides mechanical seals that include one or more rolling diaphragms. In one example embodiment, this document provides double rolling diaphragm seals that are usable in conjunction with various types of equipment including, but not limited to, accelerated life testing systems. In such a context, the double rolling diaphragm seals facilitate high-speed linear modulation of a variable volume pressure vessel, while maintaining precise volumetric control. Such an arrangement can facilitate an essentially frictionless linear actuation system having a long stroke, long service life, and precise volumetric control. In addition, this document provides linear actuator systems that can be used in adverse environmental conditions.
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公开(公告)号:US20160076983A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-17
申请号:US14947266
申请日:2015-11-20
Applicant: TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C.
Inventor: Alan McMullen , Jason Lusk , Troy D. Nickel
IPC: G01N3/08
CPC classification number: G01N3/08 , A61B17/56 , A61C8/00 , A61C19/04 , A61F2/36 , A61F2/468 , G01N3/32 , Y10T29/49826
Abstract: An apparatus for fatigue testing an article includes a base having a platform for receiving an article to be tested, a shaft extending toward said platform for applying a force to said article, a coupling assembly connected to said shaft, said coupling assembly comprising a joint that pivots about an axis, and flex pivots disposed to be aligned with said axis about which said joint pivots.
Abstract translation: 一种用于对物品进行疲劳试验的装置,包括具有用于接收待测试物品的平台的基座,朝向所述平台延伸以向所述物品施加力的轴,连接到所述轴的联接组件,所述联接组件包括接头, 围绕轴线枢转,并且弯曲枢轴设置成与所述接头枢转的所述轴线对齐。
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公开(公告)号:US20150359633A1
公开(公告)日:2015-12-17
申请号:US14306508
申请日:2014-06-17
Applicant: TA INSTRUMENTS-WATERS L.L.C.
Inventor: David L. Dingmann , Troy D. Nickel , Andrew D. White , Kyle P. Duffin , Ryan Siskey , Michael Liebschner , Andrew Rau , Sunoj Narayanan , Lito Cruz Mejia
CPC classification number: A61F2/2472
Abstract: This document provides systems and methods for testing of various kinds of valves. For example, this document provides systems and methods for accelerated life testing of prosthetic heart valves.
Abstract translation: 本文档提供了各种阀门测试的系统和方法。 例如,本文档提供了用于假体心脏瓣膜加速寿命测试的系统和方法。
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公开(公告)号:US10105227B2
公开(公告)日:2018-10-23
申请号:US15603961
申请日:2017-05-24
Applicant: TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C.
Inventor: David L. Dingmann , Troy D. Nickel , Andrew D. White , Kyle P. Duffin , Ryan Siskey , Michael Liebschner , Andrew Rau , Sunoj Narayanan , Lito Cruz Mejia
Abstract: This document provides systems and methods for testing of various kinds of valves. For example, this document provides systems and methods for accelerated life testing of prosthetic heart valves.
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公开(公告)号:US20170252164A1
公开(公告)日:2017-09-07
申请号:US15603961
申请日:2017-05-24
Applicant: TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C.
Inventor: David L. Dingmann , Troy D. Nickel , Andrew D. White , Kyle P. Duffin , Ryan Siskey , Michael Liebschner , Andrew Rau , Sunoj Narayanan , Lito Cruz Mejia
IPC: A61F2/24
CPC classification number: A61F2/2472
Abstract: This document provides systems and methods for testing of various kinds of valves. For example, this document provides systems and methods for accelerated life testing of prosthetic heart valves.
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公开(公告)号:US09768675B2
公开(公告)日:2017-09-19
申请号:US15349618
申请日:2016-11-11
Applicant: TA Instruments-Waters L.L.C.
Inventor: Tom Andrikowich , Troy D. Nickel
Abstract: An electromagnetic motor includes a stator and an armature arranged to move substantially linearly relative to the stator in an intended direction during operation of the motor. A first and second flexure are connected to a first end of the armature. Each flexure has a longest portion which lies substantially in a plane that intersects a plane in which the armature lies at a substantially right angle. The flexures allow motion of the armature in the intended direction while resisting motion of the armature in one or more other degrees of freedom.
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