An environmental sensor device includes a detection assembly comprising at least one response component that is responsive to receipt by the detection assembly of an environmental stimuli exceeding a threshold. An arming assembly is configured to maintain the detection assembly in an unarmed state. The arming assembly includes a collecting element and a retention element coupled to the collecting element. The retention element is positioned to prevent the at least one response component from being responsive to the environmental stimuli. The collecting element is configured to collect energy that causes an ablation of the retention element to place the detection assembly in an armed state.
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An environmental sensor device includes a detection assembly comprising at least one response component that is responsive to receipt by the detection assembly of an environmental stimuli exceeding a threshold. An arming assembly is configured to maintain the detection assembly in an unarmed state. The arming assembly includes a collecting element and a retention element coupled to the collecting element. The retention element is positioned to prevent the at least one response component from being responsive to the environmental stimuli. The collecting element is configured to collect energy that causes an ablation of the retention element to place the detection assembly in an armed state.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes an impact indicator having a housing enclosing a detection assembly where the detection assembly is configured to detect an acceleration event. A module is configured to output data indicative of an activation state of the detection assembly. The indicator also includes logic configured to blockchain the data output by the module.
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A tilt indicator includes a housing having a tilt detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the tilt detection assembly being subjected to a tilt event exceeding a threshold, the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
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An impact indicator includes a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device comprising an element movable from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the element of an impact event. The MEMS device further comprises a first circuitry configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to movement of the element from the first position to the second position where the first circuitry is prevented from returning to the first state in response to changing to the second state. A second circuitry is coupled to the first circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating that the element is in the second position. An activator element configured to maintain the element in the first position until removal of the activator element from the MEMS device.
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A temperature indicator includes a housing having a temperature detection assembly including a malleable substance. Switch circuitry having at least a portion thereof is disposed within the malleable substance. The malleable substance maintains the portion in a biased position. A communication module is coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the temperature detection assembly being subjected to a temperature exceeding a threshold, the portion overcomes the biasing by the malleable substance such that the portion moves from the biased position relative to a conductive element that causes a change in a value output by the communication module when activated based on the portion either contacting the conductive element or disengaging from the conductive element.
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COLOR-CHANGE SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND TRANSPORTATION THEREOF
A color change sensor assembly which changes color depending on temperature or time since activation is disclosed. The sensor assembly comprises an indicator that changes color based on the concentration of a gas. The assembly comprises a porous material containing the gas at concentrations higher than the gas is found in the atmosphere and the assembly is configured to control diffusion of the gas for example carbon dioxide into the color change indicator. The assembly is enclosed in an impermeable container that has high concentrations of the gas found in the porous material, allowing the sensor assembly to be activated by removing it from the packaging, providing a time-sensitive and temperature-sensitive indicator.
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A tilt indicator includes a tilt detection assembly including a mass movable from a first position to a second position in response to a tilt event. A capacitance sensor circuit is disposed proximate the first position. The capacitance sensor circuit is configured to output a capacitance value based on the mass being in the first position. A module and logic integrated with and/or executable by the module is coupled to the capacitance sensor circuit, the module configured to output, when energized, an indication of an actuation state of the tilt indicator based on the capacitance value. The capacitance sensor circuit may be energized from by a wireless communication module, such as an RFID chip, by a remote reader device.
A tilt indicator includes a tilt detection assembly including a mass movable from a first position to a second position in response to a tilt event. A capacitance sensor circuit is disposed proximate the first position. The capacitance sensor circuit is configured to output a capacitance value based on the mass being in the first position. A module and logic integrated with and/or executable by the module is coupled to the capacitance sensor circuit, the module configured to output, when energized, an indication of an actuation state of the tilt indicator based on the capacitance value. The capacitance sensor circuit may be energized from by a wireless communication module, such as an RFID chip, by a remote reader device.
A temperature indicator includes a compound comprising an ionic fluid disposed in contact with an absorbent medium at a first location. Detection circuitry is coupled to the absorbent medium at a second location spaced apart from the first location. Communications circuitry is coupled to the detection circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating an actuation state of the temperature indicator indicated by the detection circuitry. Responsive to the temperature indicator being exposed to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold, the compound migrates along the absorbent medium from the first location toward the second location. The detection circuitry is configured to indicate the actuation state based on a presence of the compound at the second location.
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A temperature indicator includes a transparent substrate with a first code and a second code disposed on a first side of the transparent substrate. The first code comprises a first color and the second code comprises a second color different than the first color. An absorbent medium is disposed on a second side of the transparent substrate opposite the first side and comprises a third color that contrasts with only the second color of the first and second colors. A substance is disposed between the absorbent medium and the transparent substrate. The substance comprises a fourth color that contrasts with only the first color of the first and second colors and is meltable and absorbed by the absorbent medium in response to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.
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A temperature indicator includes a transparent substrate with a first code and a second code disposed on a first side of the transparent substrate. The first code comprises a first color and the second code comprises a second color different than the first color. An absorbent medium is disposed on a second side of the transparent substrate opposite the first side and comprises a third color that contrasts with only the second color of the first and second colors. A substance is disposed between the absorbent medium and the transparent substrate. The substance comprises a fourth color that contrasts with only the first color of the first and second colors and is meltable and absorbed by the absorbent medium in response to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold.
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A temperature indicator includes a compound comprising an ionic fluid disposed in contact with an absorbent medium at a first location. Detection circuitry is coupled to the absorbent medium at a second location spaced apart from the first location. Communications circuitry is coupled to the detection circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating an actuation state of the temperature indicator indicated by the detection circuitry. Responsive to the temperature indicator being exposed to a temperature exceeding a temperature threshold, the compound migrates along the absorbent medium from the first location toward the second location. The detection circuitry is configured to indicate the actuation state based on a presence of the compound at the second location.
A tilt indicator includes a housing having a face member and a back member. A movable mass member is disposed within the housing between the face member and the back member. A first encoded indicium is disposed on the mass member, and a second encoded indicium is located on the back member. In response to the tilt indicator being subjected to a tilt event exceeding a threshold, the mass member moves from a first position to a second position.
A tilt indicator includes a housing having a face member and a back member. A movable mass member is disposed within the housing between the face member and the back member. A first encoded indicium is disposed on the mass member, and a second encoded indicium is located on the back member. In response to the tilt indicator being subjected to a tilt event exceeding a threshold, the mass member moves from a first position to a second position.
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A temperature indicator includes a first element, a second element, and circuitry configured to detect whether the first element is in an open circuit condition or a closed circuit condition relative to a contact. Responsive to the indicator being subjected to a temperature exceeding a threshold, the second element changes in a size thereof to cause a change in engagement between the first element and the contact. The circuitry is configured to output a value based on whether the first element and the contact are in the open circuit condition or the closed circuit condition.
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An impact indicator includes a housing configured to enable movement of a mass member from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. The indicator also includes switch circuitry having a compressible switch element positionable between spaced apart contacts where the switch element is configured to be in spaced apart relationship to the mass member. A passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) module is coupled to the switch circuitry and, responsive to movement of the mass member from the first position to the second position, the mass member causes a positional change of the switch element relative to the first and second contacts, and the positional change causes a state change in the switch circuitry. The RFID module outputs a value based on the state of the switch circuitry when energized.
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Temperature monitoring devices, namely, devices for monitoring the environmental conditions a product or package is subjected to during shipping, storage or production; temperature indicators, namely, temperature indicator devices for indicating whether a temperature excursion of a product or package has occurred during shipping, storage or production; single-use temperature indicators, for non-medical use; irreversible temperature indicators, for non-medical use
A temperature indicator includes a micro-sensor having a sensing element with a first layer coupled to a second layer where the first and second layers have different coefficients of expansion. The sensing element is configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to exposure to a temperature event and has detection circuitry configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to movement of the sensing element to the second position. The detection circuitry is prevented from returning to the first state in response to changing to the second state. An RFID module is coupled to the detection circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating that the sensing element is in the second position. An activator element is configured to maintain the sensor element in the first position until removal of the activator element from the micro-sensor.
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A temperature indicator includes a micro-sensor having a sensing element with a first layer coupled to a second layer where the first and second layers have different coefficients of expansion. The sensing element is configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to exposure to a temperature event and has detection circuitry configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to movement of the sensing element to the second position. The detection circuitry is prevented from returning to the first state in response to changing to the second state. An RFID module is coupled to the detection circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating that the sensing element is in the second position. An activator element is configured to maintain the sensor element in the first position until removal of the activator element from the micro-sensor.
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According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes a housing, switch circuitry having an omega-shaped switch element, and a mass member movable within the housing from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. Movement of the mass member to the second position causes the mass member to move the switch element to change a state of a circuit condition of the switch circuitry, and the change of the state of the switch circuitry indicates receipt of the acceleration event.
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An impact indicator includes a micro-sensor having a mass element configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the mass element of an impact event. The micro-sensor includes detection circuitry configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to movement of the mass element from the first position to the second position. The detection circuitry is prevented from returning to the first state in response to changing to the second state. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) module is coupled to the detection circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating that the mass element is in the second position. An activator element is configured to maintain the mass element in the first position until removal of the activator element from the micro-sensor.
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An impact indicator includes a micro-sensor having a mass element configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the mass element of an impact event. The micro-sensor includes detection circuitry configured to change from a first state to a second state in response to movement of the mass element from the first position to the second position. The detection circuitry is prevented from returning to the first state in response to changing to the second state. A radio-frequency identification (RFID) module is coupled to the detection circuitry and is configured to output a value indicating that the mass element is in the second position. An activator element is configured to maintain the mass element in the first position until removal of the activator element from the micro-sensor.
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According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes an impact indicator having a housing enclosing a detection assembly where the detection assembly is configured to detect an acceleration event. A module is configured to output data indicative of an activation state of the detection assembly. The indicator also includes logic configured to blockchain the data output by the module.
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A temperature indicator includes a housing having a temperature detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the temperature detection assembly being subjected to a temperature exceeding a threshold, the switch circuitry responds to a change in a malleable substance and causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
A tilt indicator includes a housing having a tilt detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the tilt detection assembly being subjected to a tilt event exceeding a threshold, the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
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A tilt indicator includes a housing having a tilt detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the tilt detection assembly being subjected to a tilt event exceeding a threshold, the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
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A temperature indicator includes a housing having a temperature detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the temperature detection assembly being subjected to a temperature exceeding a threshold, the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
G01K 7/38 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using magnetic elements, e.g. magnets, coils the variations of temperature influencing the magnetic permeability
G01K 7/30 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermal noise of resistances or conductors
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G01K 5/46 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a fluid contained in a hollow body having parts which are deformable or displaceable under the pressure developed by the material with electric conversion means for final indication
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes a housing and switch circuitry having an omega-shaped switch element. A passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) module is coupled to the switch circuitry and is configured to detect a state of a circuit condition of the switch circuitry. A mass member is movable within the housing from a first position to a second position in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. Movement of the mass member to the second position causes the mass member to move the switch element to change the state of the circuit condition of the switch circuitry.
G01P 15/135 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by making use of contacts which are actuated by a movable inertial mass
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According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for temperature detection includes a housing having a temperature detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the indicator being subjected to a temperature exceeding a threshold, the temperature detection assembly causes a change in the switch circuitry, wherein the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
G01K 1/02 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers
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According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for temperature detection includes a housing having a temperature detection assembly, switch circuitry, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to the indicator being subjected to a temperature exceeding a threshold, the temperature detection assembly causes a change in the switch circuitry, wherein the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
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G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes an impact indicator having a housing enclosing a detection assembly configured to detect an acceleration event. The indicator also includes switch circuitry and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to detecting the acceleration event, the detection assembly causes a change in the switch circuitry, wherein the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated. The indicator also includes logic configured to blockchain data output by the indicator.
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G01L 1/04 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring elastic deformation of gauges, e.g. of springs
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H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes an impact indicator having a housing enclosing a detection assembly configured to detect an acceleration event. The indicator also includes switch circuitry and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to detecting the acceleration event, the detection assembly causes a change in the switch circuitry, wherein the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated. The indicator also includes logic configured to blockchain data output by the indicator.
An environmental sensor device includes a processor unit, a monitor module for monitoring and collecting data corresponding to an environmental parameter, a radio module configured to enable wireless communication of the data to a remote system, and logic executable by the processor unit to convert the collected data into an unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) message. The radio module is configured to transmit the USSD message to a remote data processing system.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) impact monitoring includes a UAV having a propulsion system configured to fly the UAV to a destination; a retention mechanism for retaining and releasing a package carried by the UAV; and an indicator reader module configured to determine a status of an impact indicator attached to the package.
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According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes a housing enclosing a mass member where the housing is configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. The impact indicator also includes switch circuitry and a passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to movement of the mass member from the first position to the second position, the mass member causes a change in the switch circuitry where the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
G01P 15/135 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces with conversion into electric or magnetic values by making use of contacts which are actuated by a movable inertial mass
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G01P 1/07 - Indicating devices, e.g. for remote indication
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection includes a housing enclosing a mass member where the housing is configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. The impact indicator also includes switch circuitry and a passive radio-frequency identification (RFID) module coupled to the switch circuitry. Responsive to movement of the mass member from the first position to the second position, the mass member causes a change in the switch circuitry where the change in the switch circuitry causes a change in a value output by the RFID module when activated.
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Goods & Services
Temperature indicators and recorders; irreversible temperature indicators and recorders Print matter, namely, temperature indicating and recording labels
A wireless environmental sensor or monitoring device includes a sensor configured to detect an environmental parameter. A radio module is configured to wirelessly communicate data corresponding to the detected environmental parameter to a remote system. The device also includes logic executable by a processor unit to switch the radio module between a wireless access point (AP) operating mode and a wireless client operating mode.
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Goods & Services
Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic
monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning,
indication, recording, and transmission of data associated
with impacts; electronic monitors for the detection,
measurement, analysis, warning, indication, recording, and
transmission of data associated with vibrations; electronic
monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning,
indication, recording, and transmission of data associated
with temperatures; electronic detectors and sensors for the
collection and analysis of positional data associated with
detected impacts; electronic detectors and sensors for the
collection and analysis of positional data associated with
detected temperatures; impact indicators; tilt indicators;
temperature indicators. Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based
software for defining settings and accessing data associated
with electronic monitoring devices; cloud recording and
storage services, namely, providing cloud hosting provider
services and providing temporary use of online
non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in electronic
storage and retrieval of data.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic
monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning,
indication, and transmission of data associated with
impacts; electronic monitors for the detection, measurement,
analysis, warning, indication, recording, and transmission
of data associated with temperatures; electronic detectors
and sensors for the collection and analysis of positional
data associated with detected impacts; electronic detectors
and sensors for the collection and analysis of positional
data associated with detected temperatures.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, impact detectors for the detection of impacts during transit and handling; temperature detectors for the detection of temperatures during transit and handling
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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(1) Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, impact detectors for the detection of impacts during transit and handling; vibration detectors for the detection of vibrations; temperature detectors for the detection of temperatures during transit and handling; tilt detectors for the detection of tilts during transit and handling (1) Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for defining impact detection settings and accessing impact event information associated with impact indicators; providing temporary use of non- downloadable cloud-based software for defining vibration detection settings and accessing vibration event information associated with vibration indicators; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for defining temperature detection settings and accessing temperature event information associated with temperature indicators; cloud recording and storage services, namely, providing cloud hosting provider services and providing non-downloadable computer software for enabling cloud computing for electronic storage and retrieval of data
A wireless environmental sensor or monitoring device includes a processor unit, a monitor module for monitoring and collecting data corresponding to an environmental parameter, a radio module configured to enable wireless communication of the data to a remote system, and logic executable by the processor unit to: monitor wireless communication connectivity between the radio module and the remote system; and responsive to detecting a loss of wireless communication connectivity with the remote system, automatically enable a wireless access point (AP) mode of the radio module to initiate a broadcast of a local wireless network identifier to enable a client device to wirelessly locate and connect to the sensor device.
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
A wireless environmental sensor or monitoring device includes a processor unit, a monitor module for monitoring and collecting data corresponding to an environmental parameter, a radio module configured to enable wireless communication of the data to a remote system, and logic executable by the processor unit to: monitor wireless communication connectivity between the radio module and the remote system; and responsive to detecting a loss of wireless communication connectivity with the remote system, automatically enable a wireless access point (AP) mode of the radio module to initiate a broadcast of a local wireless network identifier to enable a client device to wirelessly locate and connect to the sensor device.
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42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
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Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning, indication, recording, and transmission of data associated with impacts; electronic monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning, indication, recording, and transmission of data associated with vibrations; electronic monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning, indication, recording, and transmission of data associated with temperatures; electronic detectors and sensors for the collection and analysis of positional data associated with detected impacts; electronic detectors and sensors for the collection and analysis of positional data associated with detected temperatures; impact indicators; tilt indicators; temperature indicators Providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for defining settings and accessing data associated with electronic monitoring devices; cloud recording and storage services, namely, providing cloud hosting provider services and providing temporary use of online non-downloadable cloud-based software for use in electronic storage and retrieval of data
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Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning, indication, and transmission of data associated with impacts; electronic monitors for the detection, measurement, analysis, warning, indication, recording, and transmission of data associated with temperatures; electronic detectors and sensors for the collection and analysis of positional data associated with detected impacts; electronic detectors and sensors for the collection and analysis of positional data associated with detected temperatures
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Tilt detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined degree of tilt has been received by an article to which it is associated
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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Tilt detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a predetermined degree of tilt has been received by an article to which it is associated
An impact switch includes a first member having a reservoir for holding a conductive fluid and a second member having a first conductive portion disconnected from a second conductive portion. The second member is coupled to the first member over the reservoir. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the conductive fluid moves from the reservoir to an interface between the first and second members to conductively connect the first conductive portion with the second conductive portion.
H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
H01H 29/00 - Switches having at least one liquid contact
H01H 29/22 - Switches having at least one liquid contact operated by tilting contact-liquid container wherein contact is made and broken between liquid and solid
An impact indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; a second member couplable to the first member; and a third member disposed between an opening of the reservoir and the second member. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, at least a portion of the indicator fluid exits the reservoir, and wherein the third member causes the portion of the indicator fluid to be distributed across a surface of the first member adjacent the opening and facing the third member, the portion of the indicator fluid located on the surface of the first member providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
An impact indicator for impact detection and indication includes: a housing; and a detection assembly configured to detect receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. The detection assembly comprises first and second indicias displayable thereby, wherein the first indicia is displayed in an unactivated state of the impact indicator, and wherein in response to detecting the acceleration event, the second indicia is displayed, the second indicia further comprising an indication of a direction of the acceleration event.
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
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G01N 3/30 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force
G01L 23/00 - Devices or apparatus for measuring or indicating or recording rapid changes, such as oscillations, in the pressure of steam, gas, or liquidIndicators for determining work or energy of steam, internal-combustion, or other fluid-pressure engines from the condition of the working fluid
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G01P 15/04 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces for indicating maximum value
H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for tilt detection and indication is disclosed. The tilt indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for retaining a granular indicating media therein; and a second member coupled to the first member and having an adhesive portion located corresponding to an indicating area of the first member. Responsive to a tilt event, at least a portion of the indicating media exits the reservoir and travels to the indicating area where the adhesive portion retains at least a portion of the indicating media within the indicating area. A blocking element located within a buffering area located between the reservoir and the indicating area is configured to impede travel of the indicating media from the reservoir toward the indicating area when the tilt indicator is in an activated state.
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G01C 9/16 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using more than one pendulum
G01C 9/08 - Means for compensating acceleration forces due to movement of instrument
G01C 9/10 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using rolling bodies
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Scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic monitors for the detection, measurement, recording, collection, analyzing, warning and indication of variable characteristics, namely, acceleration, climatic changes, environmental conditions, impact, vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, pH, pressure, speed, position, and flow; electric detectors and sensors for the detection, measurement, recording, collection, analyzing, warning and indication of variable characteristics, namely, acceleration, climatic changes, environmental conditions, impact, vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, pH, pressure, speed, position, and flow; programmable electronic data recording, storing and transmitting devices, namely, shock monitors, electronic vibration monitors, accelerometers, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, pressure sensors, and electric transducers in the nature of vibration transducers, shock transducers, and velocity transducers; computer software for computer operating systems for use with scientific apparatus and instruments, namely, electronic monitors, electric detectors and sensors and programmable electronic data recording, storing and transmitting devices; boxes and cases specially adapted for scientific measuring equipment, namely, electronic monitors, detectors and sensors for the detection, measurement, recording, collection and analyzing of variable characteristics, namely, acceleration, climatic changes, environmental conditions, impact, vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, pH, pressure, speed, position, and flow; component parts for scientific measuring equipment, namely, electronic monitors, detectors and sensors for the detection, measurement, recording, collection, analyzing, warning and indication of variable characteristics, namely, acceleration, climatic changes, environmental conditions, impact, vibration, shock, temperature, humidity, pH, pressure, speed, position, and flow; and component parts for scientific measuring equipment, namely, programmable electronic data recording, storing and transmitting devices, namely, shock monitors, electronic vibration monitors, accelerometers, temperature sensors, humidity sensors, pressure sensors, and electric transducers in the nature of vibration transducers, shock transducers, and velocity transducers
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for tilt detection and indication is disclosed. The tilt indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for retaining a granular indicating media therein; and a second member coupled to the first member and having an adhesive portion located corresponding to an indicating area of the first member. Responsive to a tilt event, at least a portion of the indicating media exits the reservoir and travels to the indicating area where the adhesive portion retains at least a portion of the indicating media within the indicating area.
G01C 9/20 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids the indication being based on the inclination of the surface of a liquid relative to its container
G01C 9/16 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using more than one pendulum
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for tilt detection and indication is disclosed. The tilt indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for retaining a granular indicating media therein; and a second member coupled to the first member and having an adhesive portion located corresponding to an indicating area of the first member. Responsive to a tilt event, at least a portion of the indicating media exits the reservoir and travels to the indicating area where the adhesive portion retains at least a portion of the indicating media within the indicating area.
G01C 9/18 - Measuring inclination, e.g. by clinometers, by levels by using liquids
G01B 13/18 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of fluids for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements characterised by the use of fluids for testing the alignment of axes
A system and technique for visual indicator status recognition includes an imaging system configured to capture a first optical data of an indicator, the imaging system configured to verify indicator code indicia is derivable from the first optical data. Responsive to verifying that the indicator code indicia is derivable from the first optical data, the imaging system is configured to capture a second optical data of the indicator. The system and technique also includes a detection module executable by a processing unit to analyze the second optical data and derive status information of the indicator.
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G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for an impact switch is disclosed. The impact switch includes a first member having a reservoir for holding a conductive fluid and a second member having a first conductive portion disconnected from a second conductive portion. The second member is coupled to the first member over the reservoir. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the conductive fluid moves from the reservoir to an interface between the first and second members to conductively connect the first conductive portion with the second conductive portion.
H01H 29/00 - Switches having at least one liquid contact
H01H 29/22 - Switches having at least one liquid contact operated by tilting contact-liquid container wherein contact is made and broken between liquid and solid
A device and technique for impact detection and indication includes a housing; a mass member located within the housing, the housing configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event; and first and second biasing members disposed within the housing and biased toward each other to retain the mass member in the first position. In response to receipt by the housing of the acceleration event, the mass member is configured to overcome the biasing force of the first biasing member and move from the first position to the second position, and wherein the first and second biasing members each comprises a leaf spring member having a length greater than a width of the mass member and disposed transversely to a direction of movement of the mass member.
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H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
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G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
G01P 15/02 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces
G01P 15/00 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration
G01L 23/00 - Devices or apparatus for measuring or indicating or recording rapid changes, such as oscillations, in the pressure of steam, gas, or liquidIndicators for determining work or energy of steam, internal-combustion, or other fluid-pressure engines from the condition of the working fluid
G01N 3/30 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying a single impulsive force
H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; and a second member couplable to the first member over the reservoir and configured to form a capillary gap between at least a portion of an interface between the first and second members. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the indicator fluid moves from the reservoir to the interface between the first and second members and wicks into the capillary gap via capillary action, the indicator fluid disposed within the capillary gap providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.
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G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection and indication is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; a second member couplable to the first member; and a disc member disposed at least partially between the first and second members and extending over the reservoir. A capillary gap is formed at an interface between the disc member and a surface of the first member facing the disc member. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the indicator fluid moves from the reservoir to the interface between the disc member and the first member and wicks into the capillary gap via capillary action, the indicator fluid disposed within the capillary gap providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.
G01P 15/02 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces
G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a tube having a first fiuid and a second fluid disposed therein, wherein a viscosity of the second fluid is greater than a viscosity of the first fluid, and wherein, responsive to a predetermined level of impact received by the impact indicator, at least a portion of the first fluid mixes into the second fluid to create a change in color of the second fluid to provide a visual indication of the received impact.
G01P 15/02 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces
G01N 21/78 - Systems in which material is subjected to a chemical reaction, the progress or the result of the reaction being investigated by observing the effect on a chemical indicator producing a change of colour
G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a first member having a reservoir for holding an indicator fluid; and a second member couplable to the first member over the reservoir and configured to form a capillary gap between at least a portion of an interface between the first and second members. Responsive to receiving a predetermined level of impact, the indicator fluid moves from the reservoir to the interface between the first and second members and wicks into the capillary gap via capillary action, the indicator fluid disposed within the capillary gap providing a visual indication of the received predetermined level of impact.
A device and technique for impact detection includes a tube having a first fluid and a second fluid disposed therein, wherein a viscosity of the second fluid is greater than a viscosity of the first fluid, and wherein, responsive to a predetermined level of impact received by the impact indicator, at least a portion of the first fluid mixes into the second fluid to create a change in color of the second fluid to provide a visual indication of the received impact.
G01N 3/08 - Investigating strength properties of solid materials by application of mechanical stress by applying steady tensile or compressive forces
G01P 15/06 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces for indicating maximum value using members subjected to a permanent deformation
G01P 15/04 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces for indicating maximum value
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection and indication is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a housing; a mass member located within the housing where the housing is configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event; and first and second biasing members disposed within the housing and biased toward each other to retain the mass member in the first position. In response to receipt by the housing of the acceleration event, the mass member is configured to overcome the biasing force of the first biasing member and move from the first position to the second position.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection is disclosed. The impact indicator includes a housing and a mass member located within the housing. The housing is configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt of an acceleration event by the housing. The impact indicator also includes a spring member disposed within the housing and configured to bias the mass member to the first position, and wherein in response to receipt by the housing of the acceleration event, the mass member is configured to overcome the bias and move from the first position to the second position. The mass member is configured to rotate within the housing in the second position to enable retention of the mass member in the second position.
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G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
H01H 35/14 - Switches operated by change of acceleration, e.g. by shock or vibration, inertia switch
H01H 9/16 - Indicators for switching condition, e.g. "on" or "off"
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection and indication is disclosed. The device includes a housing; a mass member located within the housing, the housing configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event; and first and second spring members disposed within the housing and configured to bias the mass member to the first position, wherein, in response to receipt by the housing of the acceleration event, the mass member is configured to overcome the biasing force of the first spring member and move from the first position to the second position, and wherein each of the first and second spring members extends across a medial portion of the mass member.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection and indication is disclosed. The device includes a housing and a detection assembly configured to detect receipt by the housing of an acceleration event. In response to detecting the acceleration event, the detection assembly causes a display element coupled to the housing to provide an encoded indication of impact status.
G01P 15/03 - Measuring accelerationMeasuring decelerationMeasuring shock, i.e. sudden change of acceleration by making use of inertia forces by using non-electrical means
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for impact detection and indication is disclosed. The device includes a housing; a mass member located within the housing, the housing configured to enable movement of the mass member from a first position to a second position within the housing in response to receipt by the housing of an acceleration event; and first and second spring members disposed within the housing and configured to bias the mass member to the first position, wherein, in response to receipt by the housing of the acceleration event, the mass member is configured to overcome the biasing force of the first spring member and move from the first position to the second position, and wherein each of the first and second spring members extends across a medial portion of the mass member.
According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a device and technique for monitoring temperature of an environment of a sensitive object is disclosed. The device includes a housing configured to be disposed within or affixed to a transport container for the object, a sensor coupled to the housing and configured to obtain a plurality of temperature readings, and monitor logic configured to compare the plurality of temperature readings to a temperature threshold. The device also includes counter logic configured to generate an excursion count indicating a quantity of time periods the temperature readings exceeded the temperature threshold, generate a consecutive count indicating a quantity of consecutive temperature readings exceeding the temperature threshold, and generate a cumulative count indicating a cumulative quantity of temperature readings exceeding the temperature threshold.
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Temperature measuring devices, namely, contact and non-contact thermometers; laser-sighted infrared thermometers; infrared thermometers; electronic transit data thermometers and loggers; time lapse and temperature indicators; reversible and irreversible contact thermometers which adhere to surfaces; temperature indicators in the nature of color sticks; personal thermometers; thermocouple thermometers
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Impact detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a pre-determined physical impact has been received by an article to which it is associated; [ Temperature detectors, namely, detectors for monitoring the environmental conditions a product or package is subjected to during shipping, storage or production and indicating when the product or package has been subjected to predetermined environmental conditions; Electronic temperature recorders; Electronic impact recorders; ] Tilt detectors, namely, detectors for measuring and indicating when a pre-determined degree of tilt has been received by an article to which it is associated [; Equipment monitors, namely, electronic devices for monitoring and limiting operation of forklifts, vehicle pushers, trailer movers, tugs and other motorized material handling equipment, impact detection and recording, access control, operator certification tracking, battery voltage monitoring, safety checklist tracking and vehicle activity and maintenance alerts ]
The tilt detector (14) has a container with a receptacle (36) located therein. The receptacle has open and closed ends (44, 40). In its normal, upright orientation, a first mass (38) is located inside of the receptacle. A second mass (26) is located adjacent to the open end of the receptacle. When the receptacle is in its normal, upright orientation, the second mass is located above the receptacle and blocks the exit of the first mass from the receptacle even when the first mass moves in response to vibration frequencies to which the first mass is sensitive. When the receptacle is tilted beyond a predetermined angle, the second mass moves from its blocking position so as to allow the first mass to exit the receptacle. A tilting indication occurs when the first mass has exited the receptacle.
The tilt detector has a container with a receptacle located therein. The receptacle has open and closed ends. In its normal, upright orientation, a first mass is located inside of the receptacle. A second mass is located adjacent to the open end of the receptacle. When the receptacle is in its normal, upright orientation, the second mass is located above the receptacle and blocks the exit of the first mass from the receptacle even when the first mass moves in response to vibration frequencies to which the first mass is sensitive. When the receptacle is tilted beyond a predetermined angle, the second mass moves from its blocking position so as to allow the first mass to exit the receptacle. A tilting indication occurs when the first mass has exited the receptacle.
