公开(公告)号：US20080233391A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US12089286

申请日：2006-09-29

Applicant: Hans-Josef Sterzel ,  Klaus Kuhling

Inventor： Hans-Josef Sterzel ,  Klaus Kuhling

IPC: B32B5/16

CPC classification number: G02B6/1225 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0433 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J5/06 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  Y10T428/26 ,  Y10T428/269

Abstract: The invention relates to photonic crystals which have units having a refractive index of greater than 3 and units having a refractive index of less than 1.6 in a periodic sequence and separations of the individual units of from 1 to 20 μm, and also to the use of these photonic crystals.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有折射率大于3的单位的光子晶体和按照周期顺序具有小于1.6的折射率单位的光子晶体，以及单个单元的间隔为1至20μm，以及使用 这些光子晶体。

公开(公告)号：US20080014653A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11827731

申请日：2007-07-13

Applicant: Scott Harris Bloom ,  Eric Oscar Hemberg ,  Robert Bible

Inventor： Scott Harris Bloom ,  Eric Oscar Hemberg ,  Robert Bible

IPC: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G01N21/714 ,  G01N21/73 ,  G01N21/94

Abstract: A system and method for analysis of minute quantities of contaminants in water. Liquid water is converted to water vapor and then excited into a plasma state with microwave radiation. Optical emissions from the plasma are spectrally analyzed to provide qualitative and/or quantitative analyses of the contaminants in the water. Preferred embodiments provide special techniques for generating the water vapor from a water stream; exciting the water vapor to a plasma state; varying and controlling the plasma energy; introducing samples into an existing plasma; collecting emissions from the plasma from a variety of angles; selecting the optical collection angles; protecting the analysis optics from the plasma; exhausting the spent plasma gases back into the water stream; and analyzing the results to yield concentrations of elements and molecules in the sample.

Abstract translation: 用于分析水中微量污染物的系统和方法。 液态水转化为水蒸汽，然后用微波辐射激发成等离子体状态。 对等离子体的光发射进行光谱分析，以提供水中污染物的定性和/或定量分析。 优选实施例提供了用于从水流产生水蒸汽的特殊技术; 激发水蒸汽到等离子体状态; 改变和控制等离子体能量; 将样品引入现有的等离子体; 从各种角度收集等离子体的排放; 选择光学收集角度; 保护分析光学元件免受等离子体的影响; 将废等离子体气体排放回水流中; 并分析结果以产生样品中元素和分子的浓度。

公开(公告)号：US07250610B1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-31

申请号：US11062684

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Raleigh L. Cox ,  Christopher E. Cox ,  Michael David Catanzaro ,  Kevin Michael Comeaux

Inventor： Raleigh L. Cox ,  Christopher E. Cox ,  Michael David Catanzaro ,  Kevin Michael Comeaux

IPC: G01J1/00 ,  C02F1/32

CPC classification number: C02F1/325 ,  C02F2301/026 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: A UV disinfection device having a contact chamber, the chamber being a container with an interior, a top portion and a bottom portion. A partition is positioned in the interior to form a first and second chamber, where the first and second chambers are in fluid communication near the bottom portion of the container. The container has an inlet in one of the first or second chambers, where the inlet is formed in the container near the top portion. The device includes an outlet in the other of the first or second chambers, and an ultraviolet lamp is positioned in either the first or second chambers.

Abstract translation: 一种具有接触室的紫外消毒装置，该室是具有内部的容器，顶部和底部。 分隔件定位在内部以形成第一和第二室，其中第一和第二室在容器的底部附近流体连通。 容器在第一或第二室中的一个中具有入口，其中入口形成在靠近顶部的容器中。 该装置包括在第一或第二室中的另一个中的出口，并且紫外灯位于第一或第二室中。

公开(公告)号：US07166825B1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-23

申请号：US11130789

申请日：2005-05-17

Applicant: David Stanley Smith ,  Kimberly Ann Slack

Inventor： David Stanley Smith ,  Kimberly Ann Slack

IPC: G01C21/02 ,  G01N21/47

CPC classification number: G01N21/274 ,  B64G1/66 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/08 ,  G01J1/4228 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G01J2001/4266 ,  G01N2021/1793

Abstract: A solar calibration device for a remote sensor having a housing having a deployable door at one portion of the housing and an aperture at another portion of the housing is provided. Disposed in the housing is a solar diffuser for receiving solar irradiance when the deployable door is in an open position, and diffusely reflecting the received solar irradiance. A solar diffuser monitor also disposed within the housing receives diffusely reflected solar irradiance from the solar diffuser, for calibrating the solar irradiance reflected from the solar diffuser, and receives solar irradiance directly from the sun through the aperture to calibrate the spectral reflectance of the solar diffuser monitor detectors based on the solar irradiance received directly from the sun.

Abstract translation: 一种用于远程传感器的太阳能校准装置，其具有壳体，该壳体在壳体的一部分处具有可展开的门，并且在壳体的另一部分处设置有孔。 设置在壳体中的是用于在可展开的门处于打开位置时接收太阳辐射的太阳能扩散器，并且漫反射接收的太阳辐照度。 还设置在壳体内的太阳能扩散器监视器从太阳能扩散器接收漫反射的太阳辐射，用于校准从太阳能扩散器反射的太阳辐射，并且通过孔直接从太阳接收太阳辐射，以校准太阳能扩散器的光谱反射率 基于直接从太阳接收的太阳辐射的监视器。

公开(公告)号：US07138640B1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-21

申请号：US10688839

申请日：2003-10-16

Applicant: Gil Delgado ,  John McMurtry ,  James Wiley

Inventor： Gil Delgado ,  John McMurtry ,  James Wiley

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G02B27/0006 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/9501 ,  G01N21/956 ,  G01N2021/151 ,  G03F7/70883 ,  G03F7/70908 ,  G03F7/70916

Abstract: The invention pertains to mechanisms for protecting surfaces of optical components of an optical inspection system. One aspect of the invention relates to a gas purge system that produces a gas stream that blocks contaminants from reaching the optical surfaces of the optical components and that transports contaminants away from the optical surfaces of the optical components. Another aspect of the invention relates to a transparent cover that physically blocks contaminants from reaching the optical surfaces of the optical components. Yet another aspect of the invention relates to a combination of the gas purge system and the transparent cover.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于保护光学检查系统的光学部件的表面的机构。 本发明的一个方面涉及产生气流的气体净化系统，其阻止污染物到达光学部件的光学表面并将污染物从光学部件的光学表面传送出去。 本发明的另一方面涉及一种物理上阻挡污染物到达光学部件的光学表面的透明盖。 本发明的另一方面涉及气体吹扫系统和透明盖的组合。

公开(公告)号：US20060233498A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11444223

申请日：2006-05-31

Applicant: Yakov Soskind ,  James Struttman ,  Jeffrey Zack

Inventor： Yakov Soskind ,  James Struttman ,  Jeffrey Zack

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01B9/10 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0204 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/4206

Abstract: A high dynamic range integrated (HDRI) receiver includes a variable optical attenuator (VOA) for attenuating an incoming optical signal before the optical signal is directed to a photo-detector for conversion into an electrical signal. An optical block receives the optical signal from an optical fiber and includes optics for directing the optical signal to the VOA, and for directing the optical signal from the VOA to the photo-detector.

Abstract translation: 高动态范围集成（HDRI）接收机包括可变光衰减器（VOA），用于在将光信号引导到光检测器以转换成电信号之前衰减入射光信号。 光学块从光纤接收光信号，并且包括用于将光信号引导到VOA并将光信号从VOA引导到光检测器的光学装置。

公开(公告)号：US07095026B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-22

申请号：US10703136

申请日：2003-11-06

Applicant: John W. Devitt ,  Mark E. Greiner ,  Jeffrey J. Voelker ,  David R. Wade

Inventor： John W. Devitt ,  Mark E. Greiner ,  Jeffrey J. Voelker ,  David R. Wade

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/06 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/0414 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/0488 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  G02F1/0126 ,  G02F2203/11 ,  G02F2203/52

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively limiting undesired radiation from a scene which, in one embodiment, includes an optic that is operative to attenuate radiation by selectively losing transparency in response to radiation within a first wavelength band from a source. The loss of transparency affects the passage through the optic of radiation within a second wavelength band from that source. The optic can be positioned between a sensor and the scene such that the sensor is configured to receive radiation from the scene through the optic. In one embodiment, an optical limiter includes a plurality of such optics, wherein the optical limiter is configured to facilitate transmission of light corresponding to a scene, and wherein each optic is configured to receive a respective portion of the light corresponding to a respective portion of the scene. A light detector assembly and a method of limiting light energy are also included.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地限制来自场景的不需要的辐射的装置，在一个实施例中，该光学器件包括可操作地通过响应于来自源的第一波长带内的辐射选择性地损失透明度来衰减辐射的光学器件。 透明度的损失影响到来自该源的第二波长带内的辐射光通过。 光学元件可以位于传感器和场景之间，使得传感器被配置成通过光学器件从场景接收辐射。 在一个实施例中，光学限制器包括多个这样的光学器件，其中所述光学限制器被配置为促进对应于场景的光的透射，并且其中每个光学器件被配置为接收对应于相应部分的光的相应部分 现场。 还包括光检测器组件和限制光能的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07021548B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-04

申请号：US10906208

申请日：2005-02-09

Applicant: Jason A. Rocca

Inventor： Jason A. Rocca

IPC: G06K7/10

CPC classification number: H05B37/0218 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/0271 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0407 ,  G01J1/18 ,  G01J2001/0276 ,  Y02B20/46

Abstract: A photosensor cover and kit for detecting a malfunction in a lighting system, wherein the lighting system comprises an illuminator and a photosensor. The photosensor comprises a photocell that detects a threshold amount of light and electronic circuitry in communication with the photocell that signals the illuminator to turn on/off when the threshold amount of light has been detected by the photocell. The photosensor cover comprises a cap comprising: a barrier layer comprising an opening, wherein the barrier layer is disposed over the housing body such that the barrier layer covers the photocell. The photosensor cover further comprises an adjustment element that allows for the expansion or contraction of the opening, and wherein the adjustment element assists in preventing the threshold amount of light from reaching the photocell.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测照明系统故障的光电传感器盖和套件，其中所述照明系统包括照明器和光电传感器。 光传感器包括光电管，其检测阈值量的光和与光电池通信的电子电路，所述光电单元在光电池已经检测到阈值光量时发出指示照明器打开/关闭的信号。 光传感器盖包括盖，包括：包含开口的阻挡层，其中阻挡层设置在壳体上方，使得阻挡层覆盖光电池。 光电传感器盖还包括允许开口的膨胀或收缩的调节元件，并且其中调节元件有助于防止阈值量的光到达光电池。

公开(公告)号：US07005624B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US11054927

申请日：2005-02-10

Applicant: Thomas Joe Hamilton

Inventor： Thomas Joe Hamilton

IPC: G01J1/32

CPC classification number: A61F9/061 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: An auto darkening eye protection device including a shutter assembly, a light sensing circuit, a control circuit and a power supply source. The shutter assembly is adjustable to a plurality of shade levels. The phototransistor of the light sensing circuit senses light from a welding arc and provides an output of the light sensing circuit indicative of the shade level at which the shutter assembly should be operated. The phototransistor is configured for surface mount and has an external base connection connected to the base of the phototransistor. The control circuit is configured to receive the output from the light sensing circuit and provide a drive signal to the shutter assembly responsive to said output, drives the shutter assembly to one of said plurality of shade levels. The present invention provides reduced power consumption, improved attenuation of low intensity light signals, a sharp rise time from the phototransistor in response to high intensity light, and allows implementation into a smaller sleeker eye protection device.

Abstract translation: 一种自动变暗眼保护装置，包括快门组件，感光电路，控制电路和电源。 快门组件可调节到多个阴影层。 光感测电路的光电晶体管感测来自焊接电弧的光，并且提供光感测电路的输出，其指示应该操作快门组件的色阶。 光电晶体管被配置为表面安装，并且具有连接到光电晶体管的基极的外部基极连接。 控制电路被配置为接收来自光感测电路的输出，并响应于所述输出向快门组件提供驱动信号，将快门组件驱动到所述多个色阶中的一个。 本发明提供了降低的功率消耗，改善的低强度光信号的衰减，响应于高强度光从光电晶体管的急剧上升时间，并且允许实现到较小的时尚眼睛保护装置中。

公开(公告)号：US20050133685A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US11054927

申请日：2005-02-10

Applicant: Thomas Hamilton

Inventor： Thomas Hamilton

IPC: G01J1/02 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J1/20

CPC classification number: A61F9/061 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0418 ,  G01J1/26 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01J1/46 ,  G01J2001/0276

Abstract: An auto darkening eye protection device including a shutter assembly, a light sensing circuit, a control circuit and a power source. The shutter assembly is adjustable to a plurality of shade levels. The light sensing circuit senses light from a welding arc and providing an output indicative of the shade level at which the shutter assembly should be operated, the light sensing circuit includes a phototransistor operative to receive the light from the welding arc and produce a phototransistor output representative thereof. The phototransistor output from the phototransistor is used to form the output of the light sensing circuit. The phototransistor is configured for surface mount and has an external base connection connected to the base of the phototransistor. The control circuit is configured to receive the output from the light sensing circuit and provide a drive signal to the shutter assembly responsive to said output. The drive signal is operative to drive the shutter assembly to one of said plurality of shade levels. The power source is coupled to the light sensing circuit and control circuit for powering same. The present invention provides reduced power consumption, improved attenuation of low intensity light signals, a sharp rise time from the phototransistor in response to high intensity light, and allows implementation into a smaller sleeker eye protection device.

Abstract translation: 一种自动变暗眼保护装置，包括快门组件，感光电路，控制电路和电源。 快门组件可调节到多个阴影层。 光感测电路感测来自焊接电弧的光，并且提供指示快门组件应该被操作的阴影电平的输出，光感测电路包括可操作以接收来自焊接电弧的光并产生光电晶体管输出代表的光电晶体管 其中。 光电晶体管输出的光电晶体管用于形成光感测电路的输出。 光电晶体管被配置为表面安装，并且具有连接到光电晶体管的基极的外部基极连接。 控制电路被配置为接收来自光感测电路的输出，并响应于所述输出向快门组件提供驱动信号。 驱动信号可操作以将快门组件驱动到所述多个色阶中的一个。 电源耦合到光感测电路和控制电路以为其供电。 本发明提供了降低的功率消耗，改善的低强度光信号的衰减，响应于高强度光从光电晶体管的急剧上升时间，并且允许实现到较小的时尚眼睛保护装置中。