G01N27/048

CONSTRUCTION FOIL AND SYSTEM WITH AT LEAST ONE CONSTRUCTION FOIL
20230048096 · 2023-02-16 ·

The present invention relates to construction foil (1), in particular for use in the flat roof area, with a single- or multilayer structure (3) comprising a carrier layer (2), wherein the carrier layer (2) comprises an electronic unit (4) and at least one first connecting means (7) projecting beyond the outer side (8) of the carrier layer (2) and electrically connected to the electronic unit (4), and wherein the first connecting means (7) is designed in such a way that the electronic unit (4) can be detachably connected electrically to an external connection device (9) via the first connecting means (7), preferably without tools.

ABSORBENT ARTICLES COMPRISING SENSORS
20180000660 · 2018-01-04 ·

A sensor system for detecting a property of or within an absorbent article may comprise an absorbent article and a sensor. The absorbent article may comprise a garment-facing layer and an absorbent assembly. The sensor may be disposed in and/or on the absorbent article. The sensor may be separable from the absorbent article. The sensor may be configured to sense a change in condition within the absorbent article.

INTEGRATED WATERPROOFING AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM WITH INTRINSIC LEAK DETECTION FOR BUILDING STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF USE

The inventive disclosures are directed to a factory-controlled process for making improved, risk-optimized commercial-building waterproofing systems. The improved waterproofing-panel systems also include improved intrinsic leak-detection capabilities.

Device for determining the moisture and/or the conductivity of a medium
11561189 · 2023-01-24 · ·

The invention includes a device for determining the moisture or conductivity of a medium in a container. A measurement probe is plunged into the medium and consists of a conductive material, a conductive rod, and a first feed-through component designed such that the conductive rod can be fastened to an electrically conductive wall or holder. A rod of a non-conductive material and a second feed-through component are provided, where the non-conductive rod can be fastened to the wall, the conductive rod and the non-conductive rod are dimensioned and oriented that the measurement probe is oriented parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container and a signal-processing unit designed such that high-frequency measurement signals are conducted via the measurement line to the measurement probe and that the moisture or the conductivity of the medium is determined by means of a TDR method.

Online surface resistance measuring of primed substrates to evaluate drying state

Apparatus and methods are provided for measuring the dryness of primer on a substrate in an inline priming system. In implementations, the apparatus comprises a plurality of measurement electrodes spaced laterally to extend across and contact a primed surface of a substrate following application of a primer to the substrate as it is fed through the inline priming system. A resistance measurement unit is provided as part of the dryness measuring apparatus to, in use, measure the surface resistance of the primed substrate between different measurement electrodes across the primed surface of a substrate. A controller is provided in the dryness measurement apparatus, the controller arranged to, in use: receive the measured surface resistance value and to generate, based on the measured surface resistance values, a dryness profile indicative of the dryness of the primer at locations across the substrate in the direction of the spacing of the electrodes.

MOISTURE SENSOR, POLISHING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING THE MOISTURE IN A POLISHING PAD
20220390403 · 2022-12-08 ·

A moisture sensor (100) that comprises a contact surface (105) for contacting a polishing pad (503), and a first, a second and a third electrical contact element (101, 102, 103) electrically isolated from each other, the electrical contact elements (101, 102, 103) being disposed within the moisture sensor (100) so that they are exposed at the contact surface (105). Also a polishing device and a method for measuring the moisture in a polishing pad (503) is disclosed using the moisture sensor (100).

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FLUID SENSING
20220373492 · 2022-11-24 ·

A system and method for moisture sensing and methods for making and using same. The present disclosure describes a fluid sensing array that comprises a first and second set of conducting lines with a fluid layer disposed between the first and second set of conducting lines. Proximate intersections of the sets of conducting lines define a plurality of sensing regions. Reading the plurality of sensing regions may provide for calculating a value for fluid volume present, a value for surface area where fluid is present, or a determination of the identity, class or a characteristic of a fluid present.

Liquid detection in a sensor environment and remedial action thereof

A device includes a sensor die, an electrical coupling, a substrate, a liquid detection unit, and a housing unit. The sensor die is coupled to the substrate via the electrical coupling. The liquid detection unit electrically is coupled to the sensor die. The housing unit and the substrate are configured to house the sensor die, the liquid detection unit, and the electrical coupling. The housing unit comprises an opening that exposes the sensor die to an environment external to the housing unit. The liquid detection unit detects presence of liquid within an interior environment of the housing unit. In some embodiments, the device further includes a gel filled within the interior environment of the housing unit covering the sensor die and the substrate. The gel, e.g., silicone, fluoro silicone, etc., is configured to protect the sensor die, the electrical coupling, and the substrate from exposure to the liquid.

Method for detecting moisture in an integrated circuit, and associated integrated circuit

Moisture that is possibly present in an integrated circuit is detected autonomously by the integrated circuit itself. An interconnect region of the integrated circuit includes a metal level with a first track and a second track which are separated by a dielectric material. A detection circuit applies a potential difference between the first and second tracks. A current circulating in one of the first and second tracks in response to the potential difference is measured and compared to a threshold. If the current exceeds the threshold, this is indicative of the presence of moisture which renders said dielectric material less insulating.

METHODS, SYSTEMS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR DETERMINING A PROPERTY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL
20230094204 · 2023-03-30 ·

Methods, systems, and computer program products for determining a property of construction material. According to one aspect, a material property gauge operable to determine a property of construction material is disclosed. The gauge may include an electromagnetic sensor operable to measure a response of construction material to an electromagnetic field. Further, the electromagnetic sensor may be operable to produce a signal representing the measured response by the construction material to the electromagnetic field. An acoustic detector may be operable to detect a response of the construction material to the acoustical energy. Further, the acoustic detector may be operable to produce a signal representing the detected response by the construction material to the acoustical energy. A material property calculation function may be configured to calculate a property value associated with the construction material based upon the signals produced by the electromagnetic sensor and the acoustic detector.