公开(公告)号：US08885161B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US13596242

申请日：2012-08-28

Applicant: Alexander Scheeline ,  Thu Anh Bui

Inventor： Alexander Scheeline ,  Thu Anh Bui

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G02B27/44 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/1804 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01K13/00 ,  G02B27/4244 ,  G02B27/4272 ,  G02B27/44

Abstract: The invention provides an energy dispersion device, spectrograph and method that can be used to evaluate the composition of matter on site without the need for specialized training or expensive equipment. The energy dispersion device or spectrograph can be used with a digital camera or cell phone. A device of the invention includes a stack of single- or double-dispersion diffraction gratings that are rotated about their normal giving rise to a multiplicity of diffraction orders from which meaningful measurements and determinations can be made with respect to the qualitative or quantitative characteristics of matter.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种能量分散装置，光谱仪和方法，可用于现场评估物质的组成，而无需专门培训或昂贵的设备。 能量分散装置或光谱仪可与数码相机或手机一起使用。 本发明的装置包括一组单分散或双分散衍射光栅，其围绕其正常旋转，产生多个衍射级，从该衍射级可以对物质的定性或定量特性进行有意义的测量和确定 。

公开(公告)号：US08872112B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13251255

申请日：2011-10-02

Applicant: Dan Corcos ,  Michel Despont ,  Danny Elad ,  Lukas Kull ,  Thomas Morf ,  Benny Sheinman

Inventor： Dan Corcos ,  Michel Despont ,  Danny Elad ,  Lukas Kull ,  Thomas Morf ,  Benny Sheinman

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01N21/35 ,  B81B3/00 ,  H01L31/09 ,  G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/00 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/3581 ,  B81B3/0081 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J5/0837 ,  G01J2005/0077 ,  H01L31/09

Abstract: A THz radiation detector comprising a vertical antenna separated from a suspended platform by an isolating thermal air gap for concentrating THz radiation energy into a smaller suspended MEMS platform upon which a thermal sensor element is located. THz photon energy is converted into electrical energy via a thermally isolated air gap between plates of a coupling capacitor that couples energy from the antenna to the thermal sensor. The capacitor plates used for capacitive coupling of the received signal realize an electro-static actuator whereby the application of a DC bias varies the coupling capacitor gap. The DC bias causes the actuator to pull the suspended platform close to the antenna to reduce the capacitive gap, increasing the coupling capacitance, to touch the antenna array thus quickly discharging the heat induced in the sensor platform or to perform advanced readout operations, such as amplitude modulation and correlated double sampling.

Abstract translation: 一种太赫兹辐射检测器，包括通过隔离热空气间隙与悬浮平台分离的垂直天线，用于将太赫兹辐射能量集中到位于热传感器元件的较小悬置MEMS平台上。 太赫兹光子能量通过将能量从天线耦合到热传感器的耦合电容器的板之间的隔热气隙转换成电能。 用于接收信号的电容耦合的电容器板实现静电致动器，由此施加直流偏压改变耦合电容器间隙。 DC偏置使致动器将悬挂平台拉近靠近天线，以减小电容间隙，增加耦合电容，以便触摸天线阵列，从而快速放出传感器平台中感应的热或执行高级读出操作，例如 幅度调制和相关双重采样。

公开(公告)号：US08857779B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US13262251

申请日：2010-03-29

Applicant: Mikael Hornqvist ,  Patrik Akerstrom ,  Stig Tormod

Inventor： Mikael Hornqvist ,  Patrik Akerstrom ,  Stig Tormod

IPC: F16M13/00 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/1838 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J2003/2866 ,  G02B7/004

Abstract: An adjustable holder (1) for a concave holographic grating (2) for enabling the correct positioning of the grating vis-à-vis a light entrance port (15) and a light exit port (20), characterized in, that it comprises a grating hinge (10) fixed to said grating, said grating hinge (10) enabling rotational adjustment of the grating position with respect to said holder (1), the center point of the rotational adjustment being located at the vertex of said grating (2).

Abstract translation: 一种用于凹面全息光栅（2）的可调节保持器（1），用于相对于光入口（15）和光出口（20）能够正确定位光栅，其特征在于，其包括 固定到所述光栅的光栅铰链（10），所述光栅铰链（10）能够相对于所述保持器（1）旋转调节所述光栅位置，所述旋转调节的中心点位于所述光栅（2）的顶点处， 。

公开(公告)号：US08848196B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US13650439

申请日：2012-10-12

Applicant: Seiko Epson Corporation

Inventor： Teruyuki Nishimura ,  Nozomu Hirokubo

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J2003/2879 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: A spectrophotometer includes a fixed substrate having a fixed reflecting film, a movable substrate having a movable reflecting film, a tunable interference filter having a static actuator changing the gap distance of an inter-reflecting film gap between the fixed reflecting film and the movable reflecting film, a detecting section detecting the light intensity of a light extracted by the tunable interference filter, a voltage setting section and a voltage controlling section that apply a continuously-varying analog voltage to the static actuator, a voltage monitoring section monitoring the voltage applied to the static actuator, and a light intensity obtaining section obtaining the light intensity detected by the detecting section when the voltage monitored by the voltage monitoring section becomes a predetermined voltage to be measured.

Abstract translation: 分光光度计包括具有固定反射膜的固定基板，具有可移动反射膜的可移动基板，具有静电致动器的可调谐干涉滤光器，其改变固定反射膜和可移动反射膜之间的反射膜间隙的间隙距离 检测由可调干扰滤波器提取的光的光强度的检测部分，向静态致动器施加连续变化的模拟电压的电压设定部分和电压控制部分，监测施加到静电致动器的电压的电压监视部分， 静电致动器和光强度获取部分，当由电压监视部分监视的电压成为要测量的预定电压时，获得由检测部分检测的光强度。

公开(公告)号：US08847163B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US12744404

申请日：2008-11-21

Applicant: Kevin Anthony Foster

Inventor： Kevin Anthony Foster

IPC: G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/17 ,  G01J3/42 ,  C02F1/00 ,  G01N21/31 ,  C02F1/76 ,  G01N33/18

CPC classification number: G01N21/33 ,  C02F1/008 ,  C02F1/76 ,  C02F2209/29 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/17 ,  G01N21/314 ,  G01N33/1826 ,  Y02A20/206

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for resolving absorption spectra such as ultraviolet or visible spectra having individual peaks attributable to more than one component in a sample mixture. The invention exploits the observation that the peak wavelength varies according to the component concentrations, providing the basis for an initial estimate of these. A curve fitting exercise is performed for a range of possible concentrations encompassing the initial estimates so that the a theoretical spectrum having the closest match to that observed provides for a refined estimate of component concentrations.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种解析吸收光谱的方法和装置，例如紫外或可见光谱，其具有可归因于样品混合物中多于一种组分的单独峰。 本发明利用了峰值波长根据组分浓度而变化的观察结果，为这些初步估计提供了依据。 对包含初始估计值的一系列可能的浓度进行曲线拟合运动，使得具有与观察到的最接近匹配的理论光谱提供了组分浓度的精确估计。

公开(公告)号：US08842282B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13712923

申请日：2012-12-12

Applicant: Lutz Keller ,  Alfred Feitisch ,  Peter Scott ,  Mathias Schrempel ,  Nathan St. John

Inventor： Lutz Keller ,  Alfred Feitisch ,  Peter Scott ,  Mathias Schrempel ,  Nathan St. John

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/09

CPC classification number: G01N21/0303 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/031 ,  G01N21/09 ,  G01N21/3504

Abstract: A spectrometer cell can include a spacer, at least one end cap, and at least one mirror with a reflective surface. The end cap can be positioned proximate to a first contact end of the spacer such that the end cap and spacer at least partially enclose an internal volume of the spectrometer cell. The mirror can be secured in place by a mechanical attachment that includes attachment materials that are chemically inert to at least one reactive gas compound. The mechanical attachment can hold an optical axis of the reflective surface in a fixed orientation relative to other components of the spectrometer cell and or a spectrometer device that comprises the spectrometer cell. The mirror can optionally be constructed of a material such as stainless steel, ceramic, or the like. Related methods, articles of manufacture, systems, and the like are described.

Abstract translation: 光谱仪单元可以包括间隔物，至少一个端盖和至少一个具有反射表面的反射镜。 端盖可以定位成靠近隔离物的第一接触端，使得端盖和间隔件至少部分地包围光谱仪单元的内部体积。 镜子可以通过机械附件固定在适当的位置，该机械附件包括对至少一种反应性气体化合物具有化学惰性的附着材料。 机械附件可以将反射表面的光轴相对于分光计单元的其他部件和包括光谱仪单元的光谱仪装置固定在一定方向。 镜子可以任意地由诸如不锈钢，陶瓷等的材料构成。 描述了相关方法，制品，系统等。

公开(公告)号：US20140264032A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13841316

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Mohammad Neshat ,  N. Peter Armitage

Inventor： Mohammad Neshat ,  N. Peter Armitage

IPC: G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/453

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/211 ,  G01N21/3586

Abstract: A terahertz time-domain spectroscopic ellipsometry system includes a sample stage, a terahertz emitter configured to provide pulses of terahertz radiation with preselected polarization components to illuminate a sample on the sample stage along an incident direction, and a coherent terahertz detection system arranged to coherently detect pulses of terahertz radiation from the terahertz emitter along an emerging direction after at least one of reflecting from or passing through the sample. The sample stage is rotatable to vary a relative angle between the incident direction and the emerging direction, and the coherent terahertz detection system substantially maintains alignment for amplitude and polarization detection as the relative angle is varied.

Abstract translation: 太赫兹时域分光椭圆测量系统包括样本级，太赫兹发射器，被配置为提供具有预选偏振分量的太赫兹辐射脉冲，以沿着入射方向照射样本台上的采样;以及相干太赫兹检测系统，被布置成相干检测 从反射或通过样品的至少一个之后沿着新兴方向从太赫兹发射器的太赫兹辐射的脉冲。 样品台可旋转以改变入射方向和出射方向之间的相对角度，并且当相对角度变化时，相干太赫兹检测系统基本上保持用于幅度和偏振检测的对准。

公开(公告)号：US20140264031A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14178985

申请日：2014-02-12

Applicant: IMRA AMERICA, INC.

Inventor： Martin E. FERMANN ,  Kevin F. Lee ,  Andrew A. Mills

IPC: G01J3/42 ,  A61B5/00 ,  G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  A61B5/082 ,  A61B5/097 ,  G01J3/453

Abstract: The present invention relates to a trace gas detection system. At least one embodiment includes a frequency spectrum comprising a 1st comb and an enhancement cavity characterized by having a 2nd comb of spectral resonances. The enhancement cavity contains a sample gas for spectroscopic measurement. A dither mechanism is configured to modulate the relative spectral position between the combs at a dither frequency, fd. The dither mechanism, in conjunction with a feedback mechanism, stabilizes the location of said 1st comb lines with respect to the resonances of said 2nd comb over a time scale much greater than a dither period, Td=1/fd. A time-averaged output from the enhancement cavity is provided to a spectroscopic measurement tool, for example a Fourier transform spectrometer. The system is capable of detecting volatile organic compounds, endogenous compounds, and may be configured for cancer detection.

Abstract translation: 痕量气体检测系统技术领域本发明涉及痕量气体检测系统。 至少一个实施例包括包括第一梳状物和增强腔体的频谱，其特征在于具有第二梳状光谱谐振。 增强腔包含用于光谱测量的样品气体。 抖动机构被配置为以抖动频率fd调制梳之间的相对光谱位置。 抖动机构结合反馈机制，稳定了所述第一梳状线相对于所述第二梳状体的谐振在比抖动周期Td = 1 / fd大得多的时间尺度上的位置。 来自增强腔的时间平均输出被提供给光谱测量工具，例如傅里叶变换光谱仪。 该系统能够检测挥发性有机化合物，内源性化合物，并可配置用于癌症检测。

公开(公告)号：US08835854B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US12102256

申请日：2008-04-14

Applicant: Thomas A. Dean ,  Paul H. Shelley

Inventor： Thomas A. Dean ,  Paul H. Shelley

IPC: G01J5/02 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  G01J1/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J2003/425 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A method of non-destructively determining the condition of a material, said method including providing an elongated probe containing a plurality of optical fibers, said elongated probe coupled to an infrared spectrometer, said tip of said elongated probe positioned near said material, said elongated probe including said tip having a width of less than about 2.0 mm; and, making an infrared spectroscopy measurement of said material by providing infrared light from said infrared spectrometer through at least one of said plurality of optical fibers and collecting at least a portion of said infrared light reflected from a material juxtaposed near said tip through at least another of said plurality of optical fibers to provide said reflected light to said infrared spectrometer.

Abstract translation: 一种非破坏性地确定材料状态的方法，所述方法包括提供包含多个光纤的细长探针，所述细长探针耦合到红外光谱仪，所述细长探针的所述尖端位于所述材料附近，所述细长探针 包括所述尖端具有小于约2.0mm的宽度; 以及通过从所述红外光谱仪中提供的红外光通过所述多个光纤中的至少一个进行所述材料的红外光谱测量，并收集从靠近所述尖端并排的材料反射的所述红外光的至少一部分至少另一个 的所述多个光纤以向所述红外光谱仪提供所述反射光。

公开(公告)号：US08834720B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-16

申请号：US13148371

申请日：2010-02-05

Applicant: Joern Ahrens

Inventor： Joern Ahrens

IPC: B01D61/30 ,  B01D61/32 ,  G01J3/02 ,  A61M1/16 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: A61M1/16 ,  A61M1/1609 ,  A61M2205/3313 ,  A61M2205/3317 ,  A61M2205/3324 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/278

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for the extracorporeal treatment of blood are described. The apparatus includes a dialyzer which is separated into a first and second chamber by a semipermeable membrane, wherein the first chamber is disposed in a dialysis fluid path and the second chamber can be connected to the blood circulation of a patient by way of a blood inflow conduit and a blood outflow conduit, a feed for fresh dialysis fluid, a discharge for spent dialysis fluid, a measuring device disposed within the discharge for determining the absorption of the spent dialysis fluid flowing through the discharge, wherein the measuring device has at least one radiation source for substantially monochromatic electromagnetic radiation, and a detector system for detecting the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation, wherein means are provided to compensate for changes that occur in the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation of the radiation source and/or the sensitivity of the detector system.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于体外血液处理的装置和方法。 所述装置包括透析器，所述透析器通过半透膜分离成第一和第二腔室，其中所述第一腔室设置在透析流体路径中，并且所述第二腔室可通过血液流入物连接到患者的血液循环 管道和血液流出管道，用于新鲜透析液体的进料，用于废透析液体的排出物;设置在排放物内的测量装置，用于确定流过排放物的废透析液体的吸收，其中测量装置具有至少一个 用于基本单色电磁辐射的辐射源，以及用于检测电磁辐射强度的检测器系统，其中提供了用于补偿在辐射源的电磁辐射的强度和/或检测器的灵敏度中发生的变化的装置 系统。