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Test equipment in the nature of vehicle steering and pedal actuators; autonomous testing equipment, namely, steering and pedal robots

Goods & Services

Recorded and downloadable computer software for facilitating communication between test proving grounds, robots, vehicles, global navigation satellite systems, and target carriers for swarm testing and live monitoring; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer hardware and recorded software systems for data acquisition for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test software

Goods & Services

Test equipment in the nature of vehicle steering and pedal actuators; autonomous testing equipment, namely, steering and pedal robots

Goods & Services

Test equipment in the nature of vehicle steering and pedal actuators; autonomous testing equipment, namely, steering and pedal robots

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Recorded and downloadable computer software for providing a positioning tool for virtual models; Downloadable software for analyzing, assessing, and predicting injury to anthropomorphic test devices for safety and commercial purposes; downloadable software for integration with crash simulation software; downloadable software for use within virtual environments relating to crash simulation.

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Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer simulation software for modeling, measuring, and analyzing impact and injury values of crash test dummies and anthropomorphic crash test devices, and human body model simulations.

Goods & Services

Recorded and downloadable computer software for providing a positioning tool for virtual models relating to crash simulation; Downloadable software for analyzing, assessing, and predicting injury to anthropomorphic test devices for safety and commercial purposes; downloadable software for integration with crash simulation software; downloadable software for use within virtual environments relating to crash simulation

Abstract

A shape sensing system for an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes a plurality of body parts and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and parallel relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the body parts. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A spine adjustment joint for use in a spine assembly of an anthropomorphic device with the device used to achieve a human-like response in crash test simulations. The joint includes a lower bracket which is coupled to a lower spine assembly and an upper bracket which is coupled to an upper spine assembly. The spine adjustment joint also includes a joint member at least partially formed of an elastomeric material that is coupled to each of the upper and lower bracket with the joint member providing flexibility between the upper and lower spine assembly. The spine assembly also includes at least one fastener passing through one of the upper and lower brackets and mounted to the joint member to secure the upper spine assembly in the desired angular position relative to the lower spine assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A strain gauge applied to a component used in a crash test dummy is used to evaluate the performance of the component during a crash test simulation. The strain gauge may be directly applied onto the outer surface of the component using three-dimensional printing or may be applied to a polymeric sheet having an adhesive backing which is subsequently applied to the outer surface of the component. The strain gauge may then be electrically coupled to a controller through a wiring harness to measure a change in electrical signed of the strain gauge corresponding to a change in strain of the rib occurring during a crash test simulation in a time span from 10 to 200 milliseconds.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge

Goods & Services

Downloadable software for analyzing, assessing, and predicting injury to anthropomorphic test devices for safety and commercial purposes; downloadable software for integration with crash simulation software; downloadable software for use within virtual environments relating to crash simulation.

Goods & Services

Downloadable software for analyzing, assessing, and predicting injury to anthropomorphic test devices for safety and commercial purposes; downloadable software for facilitating the integration of virtual anthropomorphic human models in crash simulation software; downloadable software for the integration and use of virtual anthropomorphic human models within virtual environments relating to crash simulation

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Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer simulation software for modeling, measuring, and analyzing impact and injury values of crash test dummies and anthropomorphic crash test devices, and human body model simulations

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Recorded and downloadable computer software for facilitating communication between test proving grounds, robots, vehicles, global navigation satellite systems, and mesh networks; recorded and downloadable computer software for converting test simulation results into certification applicable data; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; computer hardware and recorded software systems for data acquisition for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test calibration software. Automotive safety testing and consultation, namely, conducting crash tests and providing advice, information and reports.

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Recorded and downloadable computer software for managing crash test dummies by monitoring performance and health of physical hardware of the crash test dummies, virtual and finite element models of the crash test dummies, and/or overall fleet of crash test dummies used in crash tests and crash test simulations; Recorded and downloadable computer software for facilitating the scheduling of crash test hardware and fleets of crash test dummies.

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes a spine assembly, a pair of clavicle assemblies coupled to the spine assembly, a pair of arms with a respective one arm coupled to a respective one clavicle assembly, and at least one pad assembly having a clavicle portion mounted to a respective one of the clavicle assemblies and positioned onto a respective one arm. Each pad assembly includes a clavicle portion, which includes an arm portion and a clavicle base region, and a neck portion, which includes a raised neck region and a neck base region. The neck portion and clavicle portion are each formed from materials with the neck portion being stiffer than the clavicle portion. The pad assembly is configured to provide a human-like response while reducing or eliminating entrapment of a shoulder belt during a crash test.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles

Goods & Services

Custom manufacture of optical fibers and fiber optic cables Fiber optic cables; Optical fibers

Goods & Services

Recorded and downloadable computer software for facilitating communication between test proving grounds, robots, vehicles, global navigation satellite systems, and mesh networks; recorded and downloadable computer software for converting test simulation results into certification applicable data; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; computer hardware and recorded software systems for data acquisition for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test calibration software Automotive safety testing and consultation, namely, conducting crash tests and providing advice, information and reports

Goods & Services

Recorded and downloadable computer software for managing crash test dummies by monitoring performance and health of physical hardware of the crash test dummies, virtual and finite element models of the crash test dummies, and/or overall fleet of crash test dummies used in crash tests and crash test simulations; Recorded and downloadable computer software for facilitating the scheduling of crash test hardware and fleets of crash test dummies

Abstract

A spine adjustment joint for use in a spine assembly of an anthropomorphic device with the device used to achieve a human-like response in crash test simulations. The joint includes a lower bracket which is coupled to a lower spine assembly and an upper bracket which is coupled to an upper spine assembly. The spine adjustment joint also includes a joint member at least partially formed of an elastomeric material that is coupled to each of the upper and lower bracket with the joint member providing flexibility between the upper and lower spine assembly. The spine assembly also includes at least one fastener passing through one of the upper and lower brackets and mounted to the joint member to secure the upper spine assembly in the desired angular position relative to the lower spine assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes a pelvis member. The pelvis member has a foam core and includes an abdomen region defining a first cavity and a pair of thigh regions extending from the abdomen region. The pelvis member also includes a buttock region positioned below the abdomen region and rearward of the pair of thigh regions. The buttock region defines a buttock cavity separate from the first cavity with the buttock region also defining at least one vent port. The buttock cavity compresses from an open condition to a collapsed condition when the anthropomorphic test device is placed onto a surface for approximating a force applied by a body weight of a human.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• A47F 8/00 - Dummies, busts, or the like, e.g. for displaying garments

Abstract

A shape sensing system for an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes a plurality of body parts and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and parallel relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the body parts. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G01B 11/24 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An optical fiber system for a body part of an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes at least one body part and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and helical relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the at least one body part. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An optical fiber system for a body part of an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes at least one body part and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and parallel relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the at least one body part. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A coupling design for an anthropomorphic test device includes mounting a base member to an anatomical component. The base member has opposing inner and outer surfaces and a peripheral edge connecting the base inner and outer surfaces with the base inner surface defining a first cavity. At least one base connector is coupled to the base inner surface and is at least partially disposed within the first cavity. The anatomical component has opposing inner and outer surfaces and a peripheral edge connecting the component inner and outer surfaces with the component inner surface defining a second cavity. At least one component connector is coupled to the anatomical component. The mounting is such that the component connector engages the base connector and the component and base peripheral edges abut and wherein the base and component outer surfaces align to define a smooth transition between the base and component outer surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes a spine assembly defining a spinal axis; a neck assembly coupled to a head assembly; and a neck bracket assembly coupling the neck assembly to the spine assembly. The neck bracket assembly has a base secured to the spine assembly with a base plane transverse to the spinal axis and a mount secured to the neck assembly and coupled to the base with the spinal axis passing through said mount. A pivot mechanism is secured to the base and mount with the neck and head assemblies pivoting relative to the base and spine assembly in a plurality of head positions. The mount has upper and lower surfaces angled to each other with one of the upper and lower surfaces being positioned at an angle relative to the base plane in all of the plurality of head positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

A cleaving assembly and a method for cleaving a glass body having a face at a desired angle greater than 0 degrees are disclosed. The assembly comprises a laser device for emitting a laser beam, a rotating device, and a positioning fixture. The rotating device has a head that rotates about a central axis that is orthogonal to the laser beam. The positioning fixture is operatively mounted to the head and centered axially along the central axis and is also rotatably driven by the rotating device. The positioning fixture has a tapered surface that is transverse to the central axis and that supports the glass body at a predetermined angle relative to the central axis. Rotation of the positioning fixture about the central axis when the glass body is exposed to the laser beam, cleaves the face of the glass body at the desired angle due to the glass body being supported transverse to the central axis.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/255 - Splicing of light guides, e.g. by fusion or bonding
• B23K 26/082 - Scanning systems, i.e. devices involving movement of the laser beam relative to the laser head
• B23K 26/10 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece using a fixed support
• C03B 33/10 - Glass-cutting tools, e.g. scoring tools
• G02B 6/25 - Preparing the ends of light guides for coupling, e.g. cutting
• B23K 26/08 - Devices involving relative movement between laser beam and workpiece

Abstract

A composite optical fiber is provided for permitting sensing of multiple parameters. The optical fiber is for incorporation into a sensing system, the optical fiber comprising: a single mode optical fiber core, a multimode optical fiber core, and an optical fiber cladding layer surrounding the single mode optical fiber core and the multimode optical fiber core. The optical fiber provided preferably enables multiple sensing and/or measurements to take place at a single location and at a single time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• G01H 9/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means
• G01K 11/32 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in transmittance, scattering or luminescence in optical fibres
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• E21B 47/113 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements using electrical indicationsLocating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements using light radiation
• G02B 6/028 - Optical fibres with cladding with core or cladding having graded refractive index

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes an abdomen component, a base member, and a resilient flange coupled to and extending from the base member. The base member has opposing inner and outer surfaces and peripheral edge, with the inner surface defining a first cavity. The resilient flange includes opposing flange inner and outer surfaces and a connecting flange peripheral edge surface, with the flange inner surface defining a second cavity and with the second cavity extending from and open with the first cavity. The abdomen component is partially contained within the first and second cavity and coupled to the pelvis and resilient flange such that a first portion of an outer surface of the abdomen component is engaged with the inner surface of the base member and such that a second portion of the outer surface of the abdomen component received is resiliently retained by the resilient flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A lumbar spine stretch limiter assembly for an anthropomorphic test device functions to limit the ultimate stretching of an elastic lumbar spine member during crash test simulations such as far side impact crash simulations. The lumbar spine stretch limiter assembly includes a belt assembly including one or more belts coupled to the thoracic spine and sacrum and disposed between the elastic lumbar spine member and a lumbar mounting wedge. During far side impact crash simulations, a portion of the belt assembly is brought into contact with the stretching elastic lumbar spine member to prevent further elongation of the lumbar spine member beyond a maximum allowable limit corresponding to a natural response of the lumbar spine region of a human to improve reproducibility of head excursion data and to prevent or minimize damage to the elastic lumbar spine member during far side impact crash simulations.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Goods & Services

Crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; impact simulation test equipment in the nature of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices, crash barriers, crash tracks, ultra-flat overrunable robot platforms, driving robots, crash targets to simulate other vehicles, apparatus for replicating and testing impacts with pedestrians, and apparatus for replicating and testing impacts between vehicle occupants and vehicle interiors; testing equipment for positioning crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic test devices; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; transducers; accelerometers; potentiometers; infra-red telescoping rods for the assessment of chest compression; crash test equipment other than for medical use; specialty sensors for use in the crash testing industry; data acquisition systems for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test calibration software. Installation, repair, and maintenance services for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; installation of data acquisition systems for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices. Engineering services; consulting in the field of engineering; engineering and consulting services relating thereto in the fields of crash testing and automotive safety and comfort, aerospace safety, and defense safety; calibration services; calibration of crash test dummies and impact simulation test equipment and related instruments, equipment, and systems; rental of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefore and related instruments, equipment and systems.

Goods & Services

Crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; impact simulation test equipment in the nature of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices, crash barriers, crash tracks, ultra-flat overrunable robot platforms, driving robots, crash targets to simulate other vehicles, apparatus for replicating and testing impacts with pedestrians, and apparatus for replicating and testing impacts between vehicle occupants and vehicle interiors; testing equipment for positioning crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic test devices; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; transducers; accelerometers; potentiometers; infra-red telescoping rods for the assessment of chest compression; crash test equipment other than for medical use; specialty sensors for use in the crash testing industry; data acquisition systems for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test calibration software. Installation, repair, and maintenance services for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; installation of data acquisition systems for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices. Engineering services; consulting in the field of engineering; engineering and consulting services relating thereto in the fields of crash testing and automotive safety and comfort, aerospace safety, and defense safety; calibration services; calibration of crash test dummies and impact simulation test equipment and related instruments, equipment, and systems; rental of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefore and related instruments, equipment and systems.

Abstract

Systems and methods for creating a customizable dummy finite element model for a dummy hardware model. First finite element factor profiles for the dummy hardware model that match certification corridors for the dummy hardware model are identified, a mapping function based on the first finite element factor profiles that allows second finite element model profiles for the dummy hardware model to be interpolated from the first finite element factor profiles is defined, and a customizable dummy finite element model for the dummy hardware model that incorporates the mapping function is generated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• G06F 30/12 - Geometric CAD characterised by design entry means specially adapted for CAD, e.g. graphical user interfaces [GUI] specially adapted for CAD
• G06T 17/20 - Wire-frame description, e.g. polygonalisation or tessellation
• G06F 111/16 - Customisation or personalisation

Goods & Services

Crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; Impact simulation test equipment in the nature of robotic target carriers; Impact simulation test equipment in the nature of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices, crash barriers, crash tracks, driving robots for enabling autonomous driving of vehicles for testing automotive safety, crash targets to simulate other vehicles, apparatus for processing data for replicating and testing impacts with pedestrians, and apparatus for processing data for replicating and testing impacts between vehicle occupants and vehicle interiors; Testing equipment for positioning crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic test devices; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; accelerometers; potentiometers being position sensor for measure displacement in any direction; infra-red sensors in the nature of telescoping rods for the assessment of chest compression; specialty sensors to capture and transmit crash test data for use in the crash testing industry; computer hardware and recorded software systems for data acquisition for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test calibration software Installation, repair, maintenance, and remolding services for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; Installation of data acquisition systems for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices Engineering services; Consulting in the field of engineering; Engineering and consulting services in the fields of conducting crash testing and automotive safety testing, aerospace spacecraft safety testing, and military defense aircraft safety testing; Calibration services; Rental of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices

Goods & Services

Optical fibers; fiber optic cables Custom manufacture of optical fibers and fiber optic cables Technological consulting services in the field of fiber optics; custom design of fiber optic cables; scientific and technological services, namely, testing in the field of fiber optic products and systems

Goods & Services

Crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; Impact simulation test equipment in the nature of robotic target carriers; Impact simulation test equipment in the nature of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices, crash barriers, crash tracks, driving robots for enabling autonomous driving of vehicles for testing automotive safety, crash targets to simulate other vehicles, apparatus for processing data for replicating and testing impacts with pedestrians, and apparatus for processing data for replicating and testing impacts between vehicle occupants and vehicle interiors; Testing equipment for positioning crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic test devices; recorded and downloadable computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; accelerometers; potentiometers being position sensor for measure displacement in any direction; infra-red sensors in the nature of telescoping rods for the assessment of chest compression; specialty sensors to capture and transmit crash test data for use in the crash testing industry; computer hardware and recorded software systems for data acquisition for use in crash tests; recorded and downloadable crash test calibration software Installation, repair, maintenance, and remolding services for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor; Installation of data acquisition systems for crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices Engineering services; Consulting in the field of engineering; Engineering and consulting services in the fields of conducting crash testing and automotive safety testing, aerospace spacecraft safety testing, and military defense aircraft safety testing; Calibration services; Rental of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device utilizes a mounting mechanism for coupling a hollow member including a simulated flesh to a support structure, with the simulated flesh including a foam core portion covered with a skin portion. The mounting mechanism includes inserts, such as plastic or metal inserts having a flange portion and an elongated tubular member, which are introduced in multiple places within the simulated flesh with the flange portion within the foam core portion and the elongated tubular member extending through the skin portion. A fastening member is inserted through an elongated opening in the insert and within a receiving cavity portion of the support structure to secure the hollow member to the support structure. The hollow member may be a hollow pelvic member, and the support structure may be a pelvic support structure, with the hollow pelvic member secured to the pelvic support structure via the mounting mechanism.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/00 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes

Abstract

A neck assembly for an anthropomorphic test device includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a joint element disposed between each pair of vertebra discs, and a torsion assembly coupled to one vertebra disc to allow rotation about an axis of the vertebra discs to simulate torsion response of a human neck during an impact condition. The torsion assembly includes a neck interface plate mounted to an uppermost one vertebra disc with the plate having a plurality of spaced torsion stops. The torsion assembly also includes an upper member coupled to the plate and a resilient member having a plurality of projections positioned between the upper member and plate, with the resilient member engaging the upper member for at least partial concurrent movement during the rotation of the upper member relative to the plate wherein the projections bend in a direction responsive to a direction of rotation of the upper member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles

Abstract

A system for detecting forces on and measuring deformation of an anthropomorphic test device (ATD) includes a plurality of body parts and at least one optical fiber supported by and in contact with at least one of the body parts. The body parts form the ATD and simulate at least a part of a human body and the articulation of the human body. The optical fiber extends between a first end and a second end and comprises a plurality of sensors disposed between the ends. An emitter is in communication with the optical fiber for emitting a light having a predetermined band of wavelengths through the optical fiber that is reflected by the sensors and an interrogator is in communication with the optical fiber for detecting the reflected light from the sensor such that changes to the reflected light indicate a strain on the at least one body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An optical fiber system for a body part of an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes at least one body part and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and parallel relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the at least one body part. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• A47F 8/00 - Dummies, busts, or the like, e.g. for displaying garments
• A63B 69/34 - Boxing or football dummies
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

An optical fiber system for a body part of an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes at least one body part and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and helical relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the at least one body part. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/00 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes

Abstract

A system for calibrating an optical fiber measurement system is disclosed that can be used with deformable body parts of an anthropomorphic test device. The system includes a deformable body part and an optical fiber that has a plurality of grating sensors between first and second ends is supported about the deformable body part to generate optical strain data. The deformable body part is loaded into a testing fixture and a load is applied. At least one camera is positioned toward the testing fixture to record the deformable body part as the load is applied thereto and to capture images generating image deformation data for comparison with the optical strain data to determine a correlation, or correction, factor for the optical fiber and the body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 18/00 - Testing or calibrating apparatus or arrangements provided for in groups
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre

Abstract

A shape sensing system for an anthropomorphic test device is disclosed that includes a plurality of body parts and at least one optical fiber that has a plurality of cores in a spaced and parallel relationship with one another that extend between ends of the optical fiber for sensing positions of the body parts. Each of the cores have a plurality of grating sensors disposed along a length thereof capable of determining a position and orientation of the body parts.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01B 5/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. mechanical strain gauge
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/00 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding

Abstract

A neck assembly for an anthropomorphic test device (ATD) includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between the vertebra discs, and a torsion assembly coupled to one of the vertebra discs to allow rotation about an axis of the one of the vertebra discs to simulate torsion response of a human neck.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing

Abstract

A bulk material drilling system is described, the drilling system arranged to allow accurate directional control of a drill bit through bulk material via non-mechanical means, while providing real-time feedback on drill bit positioning. A drilling system (22) comprising; a bulk material drill bit (10) having; a sensing portion (18), one or more ports (16) for discharging output energy, the drilling system further comprising; an input portion (30) arranged to detect input parameters from the sensing portion, a controller (32) arranged to control output energy to the port; wherein the controller is further arranged to determine one or more ports to which the output energy is provided; wherein the controller is further arranged to control the discharge of the output energy; wherein the output energy discharge is non-uniformly applied to bulk material; wherein the discharge of the output energy is used to control the drill bit direction. The invention aims to prevent mechanical wear while providing effective steering of a drill bit through bulk material.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 7/15 - Drilling by use of heat, e.g. flame drilling of electrically generated heat
• E21B 7/06 - Deflecting the direction of boreholes
• E21B 10/60 - Drill bits characterised by conduits or nozzles for drilling fluids
• E21B 44/02 - Automatic control of the tool feed

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes a spine assembly, a pair of clavicle assemblies coupled to the spine assembly, a pair of arms with a respective one arm coupled to a respective one clavicle assembly, and at least one pad assembly having a clavicle portion mounted to a respective one of the clavicle assemblies and positioned onto a respective one arm. Each pad assembly includes a clavicle portion, which includes an arm portion and a clavicle base region, and a neck portion, which includes a raised neck region and a neck base region. The neck portion and clavicle portion are each formed from thermosetting materials, with the neck portion being stiffer than the clavicle portion, and with the neck and clavicle portions coupled together with mechanical locking features. The pad assembly is configured to provide a human-like response while reducing or eliminating entrapment of a shoulder belt during a crash test.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes an abdomen component, a base member, and a resilient flange coupled to and extending from the base member. The base member has opposing inner and outer surfaces and peripheral edge, with the inner surface defining a first cavity. The resilient flange includes opposing flange inner and outer surfaces and a connecting flange peripheral edge surface, with the flange inner surface defining a second cavity and with the second cavity extending from and open with the first cavity. The abdomen component is partially contained within the first and second cavity and coupled to the pelvis and resilient flange such that a first portion of an outer surface of the abdomen component is engaged with the inner surface of the base member and such that a second portion of the outer surface of the abdomen component received is resiliently retained by the resilient flange.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/00 - Testing of vehicles
• A41H 5/01 - Dress formsBust formsStands with means for adjustment, e.g. of height
• A47F 8/00 - Dummies, busts, or the like, e.g. for displaying garments
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An anthropomorphic test device includes a spine assembly defining a spinal axis; a neck assembly coupled to a head assembly; and a neck bracket assembly coupling the neck assembly to the spine assembly. The neck bracket assembly has a base secured to the spine assembly with a base plane transverse to the spinal axis and a mount secured to the neck assembly and coupled to the base with the spinal axis passing through said mount. A pivot mechanism is secured to the base and mount with the neck and head assemblies pivoting relative to the base and spine assembly in a plurality of head positions. The mount has upper and lower surfaces angled to each other with one of the upper and lower surfaces being positioned at an angle relative to the base plane in all of the plurality of head positions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

A coupling design for an anthropomorphic test device includes mounting a base member to an anatomical component. The base member has opposing inner and outer surfaces and a peripheral edge connecting the base inner and outer surfaces with the base inner surface defining a first cavity. At least one base connector is coupled to the base inner surface and is at least partially disposed within the first cavity. The anatomical component has opposing inner and outer surfaces and a peripheral edge connecting the component inner and outer surfaces with the component inner surface defining a second cavity. At least one component connector is coupled to the anatomical component. The mounting is such that the component connector engages the base connector and the component and base peripheral edges abut and wherein the base and component outer surfaces align to define a smooth transition between the base and component outer surfaces.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

A composite optical fiber is provided for permitting sensing of multiple parameters. The optical fiber is for incorporation into a sensing system, the optical fiber comprising: a single mode optical fiber core, a multimode optical fiber core, and an optical fiber cladding layer surrounding the single mode optical fiber core and the multimode optical fiber core. The optical fiber provided preferably enables multiple sensing and/or measurements to take place at a single location and at a single time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G01D 5/353 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light with attenuation or whole or partial obturation of beams of light the beams of light being detected by photocells influencing the transmission properties of an optical fibre
• G02B 6/028 - Optical fibres with cladding with core or cladding having graded refractive index
• G02B 6/036 - Optical fibres with cladding core or cladding comprising multiple layers
• E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
• G01H 9/00 - Measuring mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves by using radiation-sensitive means, e.g. optical means

Abstract

A system for detecting forces on and measuring deformation of an anthropomorphic test device (ATD) includes a plurality of body parts and at least one optical fiber supported by and in contact with at least one of the body parts. The body parts form the ATD and simulate at least a part of a human body and the articulation of the human body. The optical fiber extends between a first end and a second end and comprises a plurality of sensors disposed between the ends. An emitter is in communication with the optical fiber for emitting a light having a predetermined band of wavelengths through the optical fiber that is reflected by the sensors and an interrogator is in communication with the optical fiber for detecting the reflected light from the sensor such that changes to the reflected light indicate a strain on the at least one body part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G09B 23/00 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A bulk material drilling system is described, the drilling system arranged to allow accurate directional control of a drill bit through bulk material via non-mechanical means, while providing real-time feedback on drill bit positioning. A drilling system (22) comprising; a bulk material drill bit (10) having; a sensing portion (18), one or more ports (16) for discharging output energy, the drilling system further comprising; an input portion (30) arranged to detect input parameters from the sensing portion, a controller (32) arranged to control output energy to the port; wherein the controller is further arranged to determine one or more ports to which the output energy is provided; wherein the controller is further arranged to control the discharge of the output energy; wherein the output energy discharge is non-uniformly applied to bulk material; wherein the discharge of the output energy is used to control the drill bit direction. The invention aims to prevent mechanical wear while providing effective steering of a drill bit through bulk material.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 7/06 - Deflecting the direction of boreholes
• E21B 7/15 - Drilling by use of heat, e.g. flame drilling of electrically generated heat

Abstract

A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine

Abstract

A system for generating a customized response finite element model for a crash test dummy and the system is configured to implement a method of creating the customized response finite element model for the crash test dummy including the steps of selecting a plurality of finite element factors associated with a crash test dummy, selecting a performance parameter associated with the crash test dummy, and identifying a certification test value associated with the selected performance parameter. The method also includes the steps of determining a performance parameter value as a function of the plurality of finite element factors, determining an optimized factor value for each of the finite element factors to minimize a difference between the performance parameter value and the certification test value, and generating a customized response finite element model for the crash test dummy using the determined optimized value of each of the finite element factors.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design
• G06F 17/16 - Matrix or vector computation
• G06F 30/15 - Vehicle, aircraft or watercraft design
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]

Abstract

A head assembly for a crash test dummy includes a skull, a head skin disposed over the skull, and a facial insert disposed between the skull and the head skin and having a plurality of defined cell structures to achieve a biomechanical response that provides for evaluation of potential head injuries during vehicle crash testing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

A customized chest response finite element model for a crash test dummy is disclosed. A method of creating the customized chest response finite element model for the crash test dummy includes the steps of identifying two borderline sets that match with certification test data profiles for a chest of the crash test dummy, varying material properties of components of the chest for the crash test dummy, defining a mapping function and allowing intermediate sets to be interpolated from the certification test data profiles, and creating a single chest response finite element model for the crash test dummy with a user-defined input parameter for the customized chest response finite element model that defines the customized response.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G06F 30/23 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using finite element methods [FEM] or finite difference methods [FDM]
• G06F 111/10 - Numerical modelling

Abstract

An electric monitoring optical fiber package for an electrical monitoring sensing system is described, the system is used for monitoring and adjusting the electric or magnetic properties of an electric system or cable. The optical fiber package comprises at least one optical fiber, a portion of the optical fiber being coated with a coating material selected from the range of; electrostrictive material, magnetostrictive material, polarisation sensitive material, piezo-electric material; wherein the coating material is a polymeric material. The coated portion of the optical fiber is arranged to provide at least one sensing portion; the sensing portion comprising a sensing portion diameter. The invention aims to provide a low- cost, simpler electrical monitoring sensing system capable of sensing disturbances and anomalies in an adjacent electric system or cable.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 33/032 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux using magneto-optic devices, e.g. Faraday
• G01R 15/24 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using light-modulating devices

Abstract

A neck assembly for an anthropomorphic test device (ATD) includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between the vertebra discs, and a torsion assembly coupled to one of the vertebra discs to allow rotation about an axis of the one of the vertebra discs to simulate torsion response of a human neck.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts
• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing

Abstract

There is provided a method of manufacturing a coated glass fiber containing at least one optical grating, the method comprising the steps of drawing a glass fiber from a drawing tower, providing a phase mask to generate an interferometric pattern, providing a laser, transversely exposing said glass fiber to light from said laser through said phase mask, writing an optical grating on said glass fiber with said transverse exposure, and further comprising the step of coating said glass fiber with a protective coating layer, wherein said protective coating layer is arranged to provide protection at high temperatures of up to around 300°C. The protective coating layer may comprise polyimide. The optical grating may be a fiber Bragg grating. A coated glass fiber and apparatus for carrying out the method of manufacture are also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding

Abstract

An optical fiber package is described comprising a light transmitting core having a core diameter, a coating layer surrounding the core, and wherein the amount of chlorine in the light transmitting core region is homogeneous and comprises at least 3000 ppm. The fiber package is such that the optical fiber core exhibits a reduction in the hydrogen induced attenuation losses. A method for fabricating the optical fiber package is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• C03B 37/018 - Manufacture of preforms for drawing fibres or filaments made entirely or partially by chemical means by glass deposition on a glass substrate, e.g. by chemical vapour deposition
• C03B 37/025 - Manufacture of glass fibres or filaments by drawing or extruding from reheated softened tubes, rods, fibres or filaments
• G02B 6/028 - Optical fibres with cladding with core or cladding having graded refractive index

Abstract

A three-dimensionally printed internal organ for a crash test dummy is made of a foam type material and has a plurality of defined and varied cell structures and is adapted to be disposed within a torso area of the crash test dummy to measure a regional pressure for the crash test dummy that provides for evaluation of potential abdominal injuries during vehicle crash testing.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 50/02 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing for controlling or regulating additive manufacturing processes
• B33Y 70/00 - Materials specially adapted for additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing
• B29C 44/02 - Shaping by internal pressure generated in the material, e.g. swelling or foaming for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
• G09B 9/00 - Simulators for teaching or training purposes
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts
• B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material
• B29C 64/386 - Data acquisition or data processing for additive manufacturing
• B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
• B29K 105/04 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cellular or porous
• B29L 31/00 - Other particular articles

Abstract

A three-dimensional rib for a crash test dummy includes at least two layers of a band material and a layer of damping material sandwiched in between the at least two layers of the band material.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G09B 23/00 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes
• G01L 5/24 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for determining value of torque or twisting moment for tightening a nut or other member which is similarly stressed
• B29C 64/106 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material
• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• B33Y 10/00 - Processes of additive manufacturing
• B33Y 80/00 - Products made by additive manufacturing

Abstract

A customized chest response finite element model for a crash test dummy is disclosed. A method of creating the customized chest response finite element model for the crash test dummy includes the steps of identifying two borderline sets that match with certification test data profiles for a chest of the crash test dummy, varying material properties of components of the chest for the crash test dummy, defining a mapping function and allowing intermediate sets to be interpolated from the certification test data profiles, and creating a single chest response finite element model for the crash test dummy with a user-defined input parameter for the customized chest response finite element model that defines the customized response.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design
• G01B 5/30 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of mechanical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. mechanical strain gauge

Abstract

A customized chest response finite element model for a crash test dummy is disclosed. A method of creating the customized chest response finite element model for the crash test dummy includes the steps of identifying two borderline sets that match with certification test data profiles for a chest of the crash test dummy, varying material properties of components of the chest for the crash test dummy, defining a mapping function and allowing intermediate sets to be interpolated from the certification test data profiles, and creating a single chest response finite element model for the crash test dummy with a user-defined input parameter for the customized chest response finite element model that defines the customized response.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01C 3/22 - Measuring distances in line of sightOptical rangefinders using a parallactic triangle with variable angles and a base of fixed length at, near, or formed by, the object
• G01C 15/00 - Surveying instruments or accessories not provided for in groups
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

An adjustable spine joint assembly for a crash test dummy includes an upper member adapted to be operatively connected to an upper thoracic portion of a spine of the crash test dummy, a lower member adapted to be operatively connected to a lower thoracic portion of the spine of the crash test dummy, a center pivot bolt pivotally connected to the lower member and the upper member to allow rotational movement therebetween, and a self-locating adjustment mechanism cooperating with the upper member and the lower member to allow adjustment of a plurality of fixed joint angles between the upper member and the lower member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

An adjustable spine joint assembly for a crash test dummy includes an upper member adapted to be operatively connected to an upper thoracic portion of a spine of the crash test dummy, a lower member adapted to be operatively connected to a lower thoracic portion of the spine of the crash test dummy, a center pivot bolt pivotally connected to the lower member and the upper member to allow rotational movement therebetween, and a self-locating adjustment mechanism cooperating with the upper member and the lower member to allow adjustment of a plurality of fixed joint angles between the upper member and the lower member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine

Abstract

An adjustable lumbar spine assembly for a crash test dummy includes an upper member adapted to be connected to an upper thoracic portion of a spine of the crash test dummy, a lower member adapted to be connected to a lower thoracic portion of the spine of the crash test dummy, an upper abdomen interface connected to the lower member and adapted to be connected to an upper abdomen portion of the crash test dummy, and an adjustment mechanism cooperating with the upper member and the lower member to allow adjustment of varying fixed joint angles between the upper member and the lower member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts

Abstract

An omnidirectional neck assembly for a crash test dummy includes a plurality of vertebra discs, a plurality of ligament joints each having a joint element disposed between the vertebra discs, the vertebra discs having a profile that can simulate angles of a human neck in all directions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A spacecraft or satellite optical transmission apparatus (10) including an optical fiber (11) and at least one optical pump source (14) operatively coupled to provide pump energy to the optical fiber (11), the optical fiber (11) comprising an active trivalent dopant such as erbium and at least one passive trivalent dopant such as lanthanum. A method for transmitting electromagnetic radiation in a high radiation environment is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01S 3/00 - Lasers, i.e. devices using stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation in the infrared, visible or ultraviolet wave range
• H04B 10/118 - Arrangements specific to free-space transmission, i.e. transmission through air or vacuum specially adapted for satellite communication
• H01S 3/067 - Fibre lasers
• H01S 3/094 - Processes or apparatus for excitation, e.g. pumping using optical pumping by coherent light
• H01S 3/16 - Solid materials
• H01S 3/17 - Solid materials amorphous, e.g. glass

Abstract

A testing device for carrying out investigations on a test body, which testing device comprises a rail guide with a slide unit coupled to a drive unit for acceleration, on which slide unit the test body is arranged, wherein the drive unit is connected to a control unit and at least one image capturing unit is provided for capturing image data of the test body. The at least one image capturing unit is arranged on a further slide unit, which is arranged on a further rail guide running parallel to the rail guide of the slide unit of the test body, wherein the further slide unit of the at least one image capturing unit comprises a separate drive unit for accelerating the further slide unit, which drive unit is connected to the control unit. Further, embodiments of the invention relate to a use of such a testing device.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 9/47 - Colour synchronisation for sequential signals
• H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast

Abstract

A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An internal organ assembly for a crash test dummy includes an organ sac having at least one internal organ to measure a regional pressure for the crash test dummy that provides for evaluation of potential abdominal injuries during vehicle crash testing. The internal organ assembly further includes an abdominal muscle layer to hold the organ sac in place and provides human-like interaction with vehicle restraints.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models
• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing
• G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes

Abstract

A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a movable clavicle adapted for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a scapula non-rigidly adapted mounted for attachment to the spine for freedom of movement in three-dimensional space, a shoulder cup member adapted for attachment to the spine in a plurality of axes for a shoulder joint, and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the shoulder cup member to allow an impact on the shoulder of the dummy to move the shoulder assembly towards the spine.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine

Abstract

A shoulder kit assembly for a crash test dummy includes a spine interface member for attachment to a spine of the crash test dummy and a scapula for attachment to the spine interface member. The shoulder kit assembly includes a load cell for attachment to the spine interface member for measuring load in a plurality of axes on a shoulder joint and an upper arm assembly having an arm bone made of a plastic material for operative attachment to the scapula. In addition, the shoulder kit assembly also includes a two axis rotational shoulder joint, a relatively soft molded flesh around the plastic arm bone, and provisions for two accelerometers at the shoulder and at the neck T1 location.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/34 - Anatomical models with removable parts
• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine

Abstract

An optical fiber package is described comprising a light transmitting core having a core diameter, a coating layer surrounding the core, and wherein the amount of chlorine in the light transmitting core region is homogeneous and comprises at least 3000ppm. The fiber package is such that the optical fiber core exhibits a reduction in the hydrogen induced attenuation losses. A method for fabricating the optical fiber package is also disclosed, which comprises carrying out chemical vapour deposition reactions in a substrate tube and collapsing the tube in a C12 atmosphere to form a preform.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 37/018 - Manufacture of preforms for drawing fibres or filaments made entirely or partially by chemical means by glass deposition on a glass substrate, e.g. by chemical vapour deposition
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding

Abstract

An optical fiber(10) for detecting ionising radiation, the optical fiber(10) comprising an inorganic glass central core (11) surrounded by a cladding layer(12), wherein the cladding layer (12) comprises an organic scintillating component and the core (11) is preferably substantially non-scintillating, and wherein the refractive index of the core is greater than the refractive index of the cladding.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01T 1/00 - Measuring X-radiation, gamma radiation, corpuscular radiation, or cosmic radiation
• G01T 1/20 - Measuring radiation intensity with scintillation detectors

Abstract

An adjustable friction joint assembly for a crash test dummy includes a first joint member for connection to a first member of the crash test dummy and a second joint member for connection to a second member of the crash test dummy. The adjustable friction joint assembly also includes a shaft operatively connected to the first joint member and the second joint member to allow rotation therebetween. The adjustable friction joint assembly further includes an adjustable friction assembly operatively connected to the shaft and operatively cooperating with the first joint member and the second joint member to adjust a friction tightness of the joint assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

An improved polarisation maintaining optical fiber package is described. The fiber comprises a core having a core diameter, a first protective coating layer surrounding the core, the first protective coating layer having a first protective coating inner diameter, a first protective coating outer diameter and a first protective coating thickness between the first protective coating inner diameter and the first protective coating outer diameter, a second protective coating layer surrounding the first protective coating layer, the second protective coating layer having a second protective coating inner diameter and a second protective coating outer diameter, the first protective coating layer comprising a material having a first hardness and the second protective coating layer comprising a material having a second hardness, wherein the thickness of the first protective coating layer is in the range from 6% to 33% of the core diameter. The thickness of the coatings in the package is such that the optical fiber core exhibits a reduction in strain and stress sensitivity over a wide range of temperatures, even down to around minus 20 degrees C.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G02B 6/024 - Optical fibres with cladding with polarisation-maintaining properties

Abstract

A joint assembly for a crash test dummy includes a first joint member for connection to a first member of the crash test dummy. The joint assembly also includes a first ball member received by the first joint member. The joint assembly includes a second ball member spaced from the first ball member. The joint assembly also includes a second joint member for connection to a second member of the crash test dummy. The second joint member receives the second ball member and is operatively connected to the first joint member. The joint assembly further includes an adjustable member operatively cooperating with the first ball member and the second ball member to move the first ball member and the second ball member toward and away from each other to adjust a friction tightness of the joint assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 11/06 - Ball-jointsOther joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• F16M 11/14 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting in more than one direction with ball-joint

Abstract

A shoulder and upper arm assembly for a crash test dummy includes a shoulder assembly having a spring housing and a shoulder pivot member pivotally connected to the spring housing. The shoulder assembly includes a spring element disposed in the spring housing and an adjustable member to adjust the friction of the spring element. An upper arm assembly includes a bone assembly having one end connected to the shoulder assembly and another end for connection to a lower arm assembly. The bone assembly includes a bone member made of metal and a load cell connected to the bone member to measure a load on the bone member.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A shoulder assembly for a crash test dummy includes a shoulder assembly having a spring housing and a shoulder pivot member pivotally connected to the spring housing. The shoulder assembly includes a spring element disposed in the spring housing and an adjustable member to adjust the friction of the spring element.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts

Abstract

A chest band assembly for a crash test dummy includes a chest band adapted to be disposed about a rib cage of the crash test dummy and a sensor cooperating with the chest band and the rib cage. The sensor is made of a carrier and a plurality of optical fibers bonded to the carrier, wherein each of the optical fibers has at least one sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/32 - Anatomical models with moving parts
• G09B 23/30 - Anatomical models

Abstract

A device for investigating a test body, wherein the device comprises a mounting unit for fixedly mounting the test body during the entire investigation, an electric drive unit adapted for mechanically driving the mounting unit and the test body mounted thereon, and a control unit adapted for controlling the electric drive unit to accelerate the test body mounted on the mounting unit, wherein the device is adapted so that the mounting unit and the test body mounted thereon are mechanically driven exclusively by the electric drive unit, wherein the electric drive unit comprises an electric linear motor.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01M 17/007 - Wheeled or endless-tracked vehicles
• G01M 7/08 - Shock-testing

Abstract

An ankle assembly for a crash test dummy includes an ankle clevis assembly for attachment to a leg assembly of the crash test dummy, an ankle base assembly for attachment to a foot assembly of the crash test dummy and cooperating with the ankle clevis assembly, a fastener to connect the clevis assembly and the ankle base assembly together to allow proper ankle positions for different ankles and also allow friction adjustment to simulate human bracing in impact conditions, and a plurality of elastomeric elements disposed between the clevis assembly and the ankle base assembly that allow proper inversion and eversion performance of the ankle assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 23/28 - Models for scientific, medical, or mathematical purposes, e.g. full-sized device for demonstration purposes for medicine

Abstract

A system and method for designing a crashworthiness system is taught. The system utilizes computer models of anthropomorphic dummies having material properties which change as a function of time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06G 7/48 - Analogue computers for specific processes, systems, or devices, e.g. simulators

Abstract

A device for investigating a collision between a test body and a physical structure, wherein the device comprises a mounting unit for mounting the test body, an electric drive unit adapted for mechanically driving the mounting unit and the test body mounted thereon, and a control unit adapted for controlling the electric drive unit to accelerate the test body mounted on the mounting unit and for controlling release of the test body from the mounting unit to direct the accelerated test body towards the physical structure for collision, wherein the device is adapted so that the mounting unit and the test body mounted thereon are mechanically driven exclusively by the electric drive unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 15/00 - Digital computers in generalData processing equipment in general
• G01M 7/00 - Vibration-testing of structuresShock-testing of structures

Goods & Services

Crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices [ and parts and fittings therefor ] ; impact simulation test equipment in the nature of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices [, crash barriers and crash tracks ] ; [ crash test walls, poles and trolleys with sensors to detect and measure force; computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; transducers; accelerometers; potentiometers; infra-red telescoping rods for the assessment of chest compression; ] crash test equipment other than for medical use [ ; data acquisition systems for use in crash tests; crash test calibration software ] [ repair and remolding services for crash test dummies ] [ engineering and consulting services in the fields of crash testing, and automotive safety and comfort; calibration of crash test dummies and related instruments, equipment and systems; rental of crash test dummies and other anthropomorphic crash test devices and parts and fittings therefor ]

Goods & Services

Live saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; crash test dummies and other test devices, parts and fittings therefore; impact simulation test equipments, sensors and devices to detect and measure force; computer software for simulation, data acquisition, modeling, analysis and reporting in crash tests; computer apparatus for transmitting data; transducers, accelerometers; potentiometers; infra-red telescoping rods, data acquisition systems; test equipment for live saving; crash test calibration software. Vehicle seats and their parts. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software; consultancy services relating to scientific and technological areas.

Goods & Services

Crash test dummies

Goods & Services

Electronic crash test data acquisition equipment, namely crash test dummies, electronic data acquisition systems comprising sensors and controls therefor, and electronic and data cabling and cable connectors therefor

Goods & Services

Electronic crash test data acquisition equipment, namely crash wall load cells, electronic data acquisition systems comprising sensors and controls therefor, and electronic and data cabling and cable connectors therefor

Goods & Services

Electronic crash test data acquisition equipment, namely computer and electronic docking stations, electronic data acquisition systems comprising sensors and controls therefor, and electronic and data cabling and cable connectors therefor

Goods & Services

Development of new technology for others in the fields of vehicle compatibility testing, genomics, and biotechnology

Goods & Services

Optical fibers; parts and accessories for the aforesaid goods.