公开(公告)号：US09352317B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14591492

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: Yale University

Inventor： Hur Koser

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N27/26 ,  B01L3/00 ,  B03C1/253 ,  B03C1/23 ,  B01D35/06

CPC classification number: G01N15/1056 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/50273 ,  B01L3/502761 ,  B01L2200/0636 ,  B01L2200/0652 ,  B01L2300/06 ,  B01L2300/0848 ,  B03C1/023 ,  B03C1/23 ,  B03C1/253 ,  B03C1/288 ,  B03C1/32 ,  B03C2201/18 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/26 ,  C12M47/04 ,  C12N13/00 ,  G01N2015/0065 ,  G01N2015/1006 ,  G01N2015/1081

Abstract: A device for separating a sample of cells suspended in a bio-compatible ferrofluid is described, The device includes a microfluidic channel having a sample inlet, at least one outlet and a length between the same inlet and the at least one outlet, wherein a sample can be added to the sample inlet and flow along the microfluidic channel length to the at least one outlet. The device includes a plurality of electrodes and a power source for applying a current to the plurality of electrodes to create a magnetic field pattern along the microfluidic channel length. The present invention also includes a method of using said device for separating at least one cell type.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于分离悬浮在生物相容性铁磁流体中的细胞样品的装置，该装置包括具有样品入口，至少一个出口和相同入口与至少一个出口之间的长度的微流体通道，其中样品 可以添加到样品入口并沿着微流体通道长度流动到至少一个出口。 该装置包括多个电极和用于向多个电极施加电流以产生沿着微流体通道长度的磁场图案的电源。 本发明还包括使用所述装置来分离至少一种细胞类型的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09284869B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13814419

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

Inventor： Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

IPC: F01N3/02 ,  F01N3/021 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C3/68 ,  F01N9/00 ,  F01N11/00 ,  F02D41/14 ,  F01N3/01

CPC classification number: F01N3/021 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  B03C2201/32 ,  F01N3/01 ,  F01N9/00 ,  F01N11/00 ,  F01N2240/04 ,  F01N2900/0601 ,  F01N2900/1402 ,  F02D41/1459 ,  Y02T10/20 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: A concentration of HC in an exhaust gas is estimated with a high degree of accuracy by making use of a particulate matter processing apparatus (1). In the particulate matter processing apparatus (1) in which a processing part (3) with an electrode (5) installed therein is arranged in an exhaust passage (2) of an internal combustion engine, wherein particulate matter is caused to aggregate by generating a potential difference between the electrode (5) and the processing part (3), provision is made for a power supply (6) that is connected to the electrode (5) and applies a voltage thereto, an insulation part (4) that insulates electricity between the processing part (3) and the exhaust passage (2), and a ground part (53) that grounds the processing part (3), a detection device (9) that detects an electric current in the ground part (53), and an estimation device (7) that estimates a concentration of HC in an exhaust gas based on the electric current detected by the detection device (9) at the time when the voltage is applied to the electrode (5) by means of the power supply (6).

Abstract translation: 通过利用颗粒物处理装置（1），以高精度估计废气中的HC浓度。 在其中安装有电极（5）的处理部分（3）布置在内燃机的排气通道（2）中的颗粒物处理装置（1）中，其中使颗粒物质通过产生 电极（5）和处理部（3）之间的电位差设定为与电极（5）连接并对其施加电压的电源（6），将电力绝缘的绝缘部（4） 在处理部分（3）和排气通道（2）之间，以及接地部分（53），接地处理部分（3）;检测装置（9），其检测接地部分（53）中的电流; 以及估计装置（7），其基于在通过电源向电极（5）施加电压时由检测装置（9）检测到的电流来估计排气中的HC的浓度 （6）。

公开(公告)号：US20150001405A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-01

申请号：US14370548

申请日：2012-11-30

Applicant: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha

Inventor： Hideaki Fujita ,  Haruki Kamiyama ,  Tomonori Kamo ,  Akihiro Suzuki

IPC: G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/6486 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C2201/06 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  C12Q1/04 ,  F24F3/1603 ,  G01N15/0612 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N33/54313 ,  G01N2001/4038 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  G01N2201/0686

Abstract: There is provided a particle detector that detects biogenic particles with high sensitivity. The particle detector includes a collecting member having a principal surface and configured to electrostatically collect particles on the principal surface, an irradiation unit configured to irradiate the particles collected on the principal surface with excitation light, a light receiving unit configured to receive fluorescence emitted from the particles by irradiation of the particles with the excitation light, and a detection unit configured to detect biogenic particles from the particles collected on the principal surface on the basis of a fluorescence intensity in the light receiving unit. The particle detector further includes a filter disposed between the principal surface and the light receiving unit cut light with a wavelength emitted by irradiation of the excitation light from a substance that is generated on the principal surface when the particles are electrostatically collected.

Abstract translation: 提供了以高灵敏度检测生物颗粒的颗粒检测器。 粒子检测器包括具有主表面并被构造为在主表面上静电收集颗粒的收集构件，被配置成用激发光照射收集在主表面上的颗粒的照射单元，被配置为接收从主表面发射的荧光的光接收单元 通过用激发光照射粒子的粒子，以及检测部，其基于所述受光部中的荧光强度来检测从所述主面上收集的粒子的生物源粒子。 粒子检测器还包括设置在主表面和光接收单元之间的过滤器，其中当通过静电收集颗粒时，通过从主表面上产生的物质照射激发光而发出波长的光。

公开(公告)号：US20140042028A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13568886

申请日：2012-08-07

Applicant: Gary W. Sams ,  Everett Kamandala Minga

Inventor： Gary W. Sams ,  Everett Kamandala Minga

IPC: B03C5/02

CPC classification number: B03C11/00 ,  B03C2201/02 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  C10G1/002 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G33/02

Abstract: A high temperature high pressure electrostatic treater and method of use are described for removing water from heavy crude oil. The electrostatic treater is comprised of a vessel with a wet bitumen inlet and water outlet in the upper portion of the vessel, a dry bitumen outlet in the lower portion of the vessel, a plurality of electrodes on an electrically isolating support inside the vessel, an entrance bushing, and an interface control to regulate the flow of water through the water outlet. The water outlet is located above the dry bitumen outlet. The electrostatic treater and method reduce the amount of diluent needed to process the heavy crude when compared to the prior art.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于从重质原油中去除水的高温高压静电处理器和使用方法。 静电处理器包括容器上部具有湿沥青入口和出水口的容器，容器下部的干燥沥青出口，容器内电隔离支架上的多个电极， 入口套管和接口控制，以调节通过出水口的水流。 出水口位于干沥青出口上方。 与现有技术相比，静电处理器和方法减少了处理重质原油所需的稀释剂的量。

公开(公告)号：US20140000244A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US14005125

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

Inventor： Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

IPC: F01N3/021

CPC classification number: F01N3/021 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  B03C2201/32 ,  F01N3/01 ,  F01N9/00 ,  F01N11/00 ,  F01N2550/22 ,  F01N2560/025 ,  F01N2560/07 ,  F01N2900/0601 ,  F01N2900/1411 ,  F01N2900/16 ,  Y02T10/20 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: An excessively large electric current is suppressed from flowing to an electrode. Provision is made for an electrode arranged in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine, a power supply connected to the electrode for applying a voltage thereto, an air fuel ratio detection device for detecting or estimating an air fuel ratio of an exhaust gas which flows through the exhaust passage, and a power upper limit setting device for setting an upper limit for electric power supplied to the electrode from the power supply in cases where the air fuel ratio detected or estimate.

Abstract translation: 抑制过大的电流流向电极。 对于配置在内燃机的排气通道中的电极，连接到用于施加电压的电极的电源，设置用于检测或估计流过的排气的空燃比的空燃比检测装置 通过排气通道，以及功率上限设定装置，用于在检测或估计空燃比的情况下，从供电设定供给电极的电力的上限。

公开(公告)号：US20130340416A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13703573

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

Inventor： Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

IPC: F01N3/021

CPC classification number: F01N3/021 ,  B03C3/0175 ,  B03C3/383 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/06 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  F01N3/01 ,  F01N9/00 ,  F01N11/00 ,  F01N2240/04 ,  F01N2900/0404 ,  F01N2900/08 ,  Y02T10/20 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: Aggregation of particulate matter is facilitated. Provision is made for an electrode that is arranged in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine with a voltage to be applied thereto being able to be changed, a detection device that detects an electric current passing through the electrode, a determination device that determines whether a pulse current has been generated in the electric current detected by the detection device, and a control device that reduces the voltage to be applied more than that at this time in cases where a determination has been made by the determination device that a pulse current has been generated.

Abstract translation: 有利于颗粒物聚集。 对于能够改变能够施加电压的内燃机的排气通道中设置的电极，检测通过电极的电流的检测装置，确定是否 在由检测装置检测到的电流中已经产生脉冲电流，以及控制装置，在确定装置已经确定脉冲电流具有的情况下，减少施加电压比此时更多的电压 被生成。

公开(公告)号：US20130340415A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13637098

申请日：2011-03-16

Applicant: Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

Inventor： Shinichi Mitani ,  Hiroshi Nomura ,  Eiji Murase

IPC: F01N11/00

CPC classification number: F01N11/00 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/49 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  B03C2201/32 ,  F01N3/01 ,  F01N9/00 ,  F01N2560/025 ,  F01N2900/08 ,  Y02T10/20 ,  Y02T10/47

Abstract: An excessively large electric current is suppressed from flowing to an electrode. A particulate matter processing apparatus in which a processing part with an electrode installed therein is arranged in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine, wherein particulate matter is caused to aggregate by generating a potential difference between the electrode and the processing part, is provided with a power supply that is connected to the electrode and applies a voltage thereto, a current detection device that detects an electric current which passes through the electrode, an air fuel ratio detection device that detects or estimates an air fuel ratio of an exhaust gas which flows through the exhaust passage, and a voltage control device that makes the voltage applied to the electrode from the power supply smaller in cases where the air fuel ratio detected by the air fuel ratio detection device is a rich air fuel ratio, than in cases where it is a stoichiometric air fuel ratio or a lean air fuel ratio.

Abstract translation: 抑制过大的电流流向电极。 在其中安装有电极的处理部件的颗粒物处理装置设置在内燃机的排气通道中，其中通过在电极和处理部件之间产生电位差而使颗粒物质聚集， 连接到电极并施加电压的电源，检测通过电极的电流的电流检测装置，检测或估计流过的排气的空燃比的空燃比检测装置 通过排气通道，以及电压控制装置，其在由空燃比检测装置检测的空燃比为浓空燃比的情况下，使来自电源的电极施加电压变小的情况下 是化学计量空燃比或稀空燃比。

公开(公告)号：US08608826B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13084447

申请日：2011-04-11

Applicant: Zakariya Mahmoud Al-Hamouz

Inventor： Zakariya Mahmoud Al-Hamouz

IPC: B03C3/68

CPC classification number: B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/368 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C2201/04 ,  B03C2201/24

Abstract: The method of modeling fly ash collection efficiency in wire-duct electrostatic precipitators provides for the optimization of fly ash collection through the generation of numerical solutions to the electrostatic and electrodynamic equations associated with the particular geometry of the wire-duct electrostatic precipitator. Particularly, the solutions are developed through use of the finite element method and a modified method of characteristics.

Abstract translation: 在线管静电除尘器中建立飞灰收集效率的方法，通过产生与线路静电除尘器的特定几何形状相关的静电和电动力学方程的数值解决方案来优化飞灰收集。 特别地，通过使用有限元方法和修改的特征方法来开发解决方案。

公开(公告)号：US20130269518A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13977816

申请日：2011-07-14

Applicant: Veikko Ilmari Ilmasti

Inventor： Veikko Ilmari Ilmasti

IPC: B03C3/014

CPC classification number: B03C3/014 ,  B01D47/06 ,  B03C3/16 ,  B03C3/383 ,  B03C2201/24 ,  B03C2201/32

Abstract: A device for purifying air from non-desired gases and particles, in the case of nuclear power plants from radiating particles and gaseous iodine, and for extermination of microorganisms and removal from the air. The device includes a purifying chamber through which the air to be purified is arranged to flow. In the structurally grounded purifying chamber ionized air (1) is led to a water dust or vapor which can be oxidized with hydrogen peroxide (6) and by increasing the voltage level of the ionization to produce ozone and to be led further to high voltage operated ion blast tips (8) producing a continuous ion jet, which is directed onto collecting surfaces (9) and taking with it droplets, particulate materials and gaseous components connected to them. The volume of the air to be purified determines the shape and volume of the purifying device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从核辐射颗粒和气态碘的核电站的情况下净化来自非所需气体和颗粒的空气，以及用于灭菌和从空气中排出的装置。 该装置包括净化室，净化空气通过该净化室布置成流过。 在结构接地的净化室中，电离空气（1）被引导到可以用过氧化氢（6）氧化的水尘或蒸汽，并且通过增加电离的电压来产生臭氧并进一步被引导到高电压操作 产生连续离子射流的离子鼓风尖端（8），其被引导到收集表面（9）上并且与其接触，连接到它们的液滴，颗粒材料和气体组分。 要净化的空气的体积决定了净化装置的形状和体积。

公开(公告)号：US08552326B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-08

申请号：US12875792

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: Bruce E. MacKay ,  Bulent Sert

Inventor： Bruce E. MacKay ,  Bulent Sert

IPC: B03C7/00

CPC classification number: B03C3/30 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/24

Abstract: A process control system, more particularly, a process control system for controlling electrostatic separation for the separation of particulate materials is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种过程控制系统，更具体地，提供了一种用于控制用于分离颗粒材料的静电分离的过程控制系统。