公开(公告)号：US5437837A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-01

申请号：US193799

申请日：1994-02-08

Applicant: Robert J. Olson ,  Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison

Inventor： Robert J. Olson ,  Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison

IPC: B01D53/22 ,  B01D53/30 ,  G05B15/00 ,  A01K43/00 ,  A61L9/00 ,  B01J19/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/30 ,  B01D53/22

Abstract: The present invention is a device for maintaining a controlled atmosphere within a sealed container. The device is utilized to control the oxygen and the carbon dioxide levels within the container and utilizes permeable membrane technology to control such levels. An oilless compressor is used in conjunction with the device so as to not subject the permeable membranes to the derogatory effects associated with the presence of oil within an airstream that circulates through the permeable membranes. Additionally, the compressor is preferably mounted within the sealed container so as to not subject the compressor to the effects of temperature variation and corrosive marine environments. The present device further includes an air sampling system which is used to periodically measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels within the container. Control logic is included with the system which is operable to adjust the oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in accordance with the particular readings obtained by the sampling system.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种用于将受控气氛保持在密封容器内的装置。 该装置用于控制容器内的氧气和二氧化碳水平，并利用渗透膜技术来控制这些水平。 无油压缩机与装置结合使用，以便不使渗透膜受到与通过可渗透膜循环的气流中的油的存在相关的贬义效应。 此外，压缩机优选安装在密封容器内，以便不使压缩机受到温度变化和腐蚀性海洋环境的影响。 本装置还包括空气采样系统，其用于周期性地测量容器内的氧气和二氧化碳水平。 控制逻辑包括在系统中，其可操作以根据由采样系统获得的特定读数来调节氧气和二氧化碳水平。

公开(公告)号：US5355781A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-18

申请号：US843545

申请日：1992-02-28

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  Sy J. Banaitis ,  Robert J. Olson

Inventor： Max D. Liston ,  Sy J. Banaitis ,  Robert J. Olson

IPC: A01M17/00 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  B60H3/00 ,  B61D5/00 ,  B60H1/32

CPC classification number: A01M17/008 ,  A01M13/003 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  B60H3/0007 ,  B60H3/0035 ,  B61D5/00

Abstract: The present invention is a system for maintaining a controlled oxygen atmosphere within a transport container vessel, such as a bulk rail car through the use of permeable membrane technology. An oilless compressor is used in conjunction with the system so as not to subject the permeable membranes to the derogatory effects associated with the presence of oil within an air stream that circulates through the permeable membranes. The present system further includes an air-sampling system which is used to continuously measure the oxygen levels within the rail car so as to provide verification that the oxygen levels are maintained at 5% or less to kill insects, larvae, or eggs which may be within the bulk materials transported by the rail car.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种通过使用渗透膜技术来保持运输集装箱容器（例如散装轨道车辆）内的受控氧气氛的系统。 无油压缩机与系统结合使用，以便不使渗透膜受到与通过可渗透膜循环的空气流中油的存在相关的贬义效应。 本系统还包括一个空气取样系统，用于连续地测量轨道车厢内的氧含量，以便提供氧气含量保持在5％或更低的检验，以杀死昆虫，幼虫或鸡蛋，这些昆虫，幼虫或鸡蛋可能是 在轨道车运输的散装物料内。

公开(公告)号：US4935106A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-19

申请号：US798791

申请日：1985-11-15

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  Paul K. Hsei ,  David G. Dickinson ,  George M. Daffern ,  James G. Fetty

Inventor： Max D. Liston ,  Paul K. Hsei ,  David G. Dickinson ,  George M. Daffern ,  James G. Fetty

IPC: G01N27/26 ,  G01N27/28 ,  G01N33/487

CPC classification number: G01N27/3271

Abstract: A modular multi-channel automated medical analyzer device is disclosed, characterized by use of an ion selective electrode and/or enzymatic electrode/wash cell system which permits rapid analysis of various substances of interest contained within undiluted body fluids such as whole blood, serum and/or plasma. The ion selective electrode and/or the enzymatic electrode are disposed upon a probe which automatically axially reciprocates downwardly in a simple manipulative motion between an open-ended reference wash cell and a sample cup bearing the body fluid specimen to be analyzed. The wash cell includes an inlet port and one or more outlet ports through which is circulated an aqueous solution bearing a known concentration of the substance to be measured to provide a reference calibration medium as well as a probe washing medium. The probe is lowered directly into the sample cup to physically contact the specimen to be measured and, after analysis, is lifted upwardly into the wash cell wherein any attendant portion of the specimen remaining on the probe is stripped off by suction and the aqueous solution flow through the wash cell is initiated to thoroughly wash the probe and establish a new calibration medium for subsequent specimen analysis. The wash cell/probe assembly is specifically designed to prevent any leakage or drooling of the aqueous solution from the wash cell into the sample cup throughout manipulation of the probe. Operation of each of the modules of the analyzer is facilitated through common processing and control electronics and test measurements are accomplished initially on a dual point calibration procedure and subsequently on a single point calibration procedure.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种模块化多通道自动医学分析仪装置，其特征在于使用离子选择性电极和/或酶电极/洗涤细胞系统，其允许快速分析未稀释体液中所含的各种感兴趣物质，例如全血，血清和 /或等离子体。 离子选择电极和/或酶电极设置在探针上，该探针在开放式参考洗涤池和承载待分析体液样品的样品杯之间的简单操作运动中向下自动轴向往复运动。 洗涤池包括入口端口和一个或多个出口端口，循环具有已知浓度待测量物质的水溶液以提供参考校准介质以及探针洗涤介质。 将探针直接放入样品杯中以物理接触要测量的样品，并且在分析之后，将其向上提升到洗涤池中，其中留在探针上的样品的任何附加部分通过抽吸被剥离，并且水溶液流 通过洗涤池开始彻底清洗探针并建立新的校准介质，用于随后的样品分析。 洗涤池/探针组件被专门设计成防止在操纵探针时水溶液从洗涤池中渗入或流出到样品杯中。 通过共同的处理和控制电子装置便于分析器的每个模块的操作，并且测试测量最初在双点校准程序上完成，随后在单点校准程序上完成。

公开(公告)号：US4528159A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-09

申请号：US400191

申请日：1982-07-20

Applicant: Max D. Liston

Inventor： Max D. Liston

IPC: B01L3/00 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: B01L3/505 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N2035/023 ,  Y10S435/805

Abstract: An automated instrument system for analyzing constituents of a patient sample while reacting a reagent specific for the selected constituent within the sample. The analyzer includes: a continuous flexible cuvette belt having a series of parallel discrete reaction compartments thereon, a carousel for dispensing solid tabletted reagents into the compartments, a means for effecting ultrasonic dissolution of the tabletted reagent in the reaction compartment, means for dispensing sample from a source thereof into a reaction compartment, including a sample source transport carousel assembly, and means for transporting the cuvette belt through a plurality of analysis stations located in a linear relationship along the path of travel of the cuvette belt.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化仪器系统，用于分析患者样品的成分，同时使样品中所选组分特异的试剂反应。 分析仪包括：连续柔性比色杯带，其上具有一系列平行的离散反应室，用于将固体压片试剂分配到隔室中的转盘，用于将压片试剂超声溶解在反应室中的装置， 其来源进入反应室，包括样品源运输转盘组件，以及用于通过沿着比色皿带的行进路径以线性关系位置的多个分析台运送比色杯带的装置。

公开(公告)号：US4477190A

公开(公告)日：1984-10-16

申请号：US284841

申请日：1981-07-20

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  David G. Dickinson ,  William A. Stark

Inventor： Max D. Liston ,  David G. Dickinson ,  William A. Stark

IPC: G01J3/08 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/25 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01J3/50

CPC classification number: G01N21/253 ,  G01N2021/3174

Abstract: A multichannel spectrophotometer has a single radiant energy source formed into a multiplicity of radiant energy beams which are each simultaneously intercepted by segments of a rotary source filter wheel, the spectral radiant energy output selected by each filter segment being directed into a separate source radiant energy conduit and transmitted to a remote sample station where a cuvette containing a sample to be analyzed is located, the radiant energy outputs of each cuvette being directed into a separate detector radiant energy conduit where each conduit is intercepted by a filter segment of a second rotating detector filter wheel identical to the source filter wheel and rotated in aligned synchronism therewith, the spectral radiant energy outputs of each segment of the detector filter wheel being further directed into a separate radiant energy detector and signal processing electronics associated with that sample station or spectrophotometer channel from which the radiant energy signal being detected and analyzed has been received. Central control, timing and display electronics are shared by each channel and may be overall programmed and controlled by computer. In one application involving the measurement of fluorescence, the filters of the detector filter wheel will be different from the filters of the source filter wheel so as to excite the sample cuvette at one wavelength and to measure fluorescent response at another.

Abstract translation: 多通道分光光度计具有形成多个辐射能量束的单个辐射能量源，每个辐射能量束都被旋转源滤光轮的各个部分同时截取，由每个滤光片段选择的光谱辐射能输出被引导到单独的光源辐射能导管 并传输到远程采样站，其中包含要分析的样品的比色杯位于其中，每个比色杯的辐射能输出被引导到单独的检测器辐射能导管中，其中每个导管被第二旋转检测器滤光片的滤光片截取 车轮与源滤光轮相同并与其同步旋转，检测器滤光轮的每个部分的光谱辐射能输出被进一步导向到与该样品台或分光光度计通道相关联的单独的辐射能量检测器和信号处理电子器件 辐射能量 已经接收到检测和分析的点火。 中央控制，定时和显示电子设备由每个通道共享，可以由计算机进行整体编程和控制。 在涉及荧光测量的一个应用中，检测器滤光轮的滤光器将不同于源滤光轮的滤光片，以便在一个波长处激发样品比色皿并测量另一个波长的荧光响应。

公开(公告)号：US5801317A

公开(公告)日：1998-09-01

申请号：US840331

申请日：1997-04-28

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison ,  Paul K. Hsei

Inventor： Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison ,  Paul K. Hsei

IPC: A23L3/3418 ,  F25D17/04 ,  G05D11/13 ,  G05D21/02 ,  G05B15/00 ,  A61L9/00

CPC classification number: G05D11/132 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  F25D17/042 ,  G05D21/02

Abstract: A controller for use in a system employing selective permeable membrane technology to maintain a controlled atmosphere within a refrigerated container. The controller is electrically interfaced to an oxygen and carbon dioxide sensing device which is disposed within the container and capable of withstanding severe environmental conditions to measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the container. The controller maintains preset levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the container and is adapted to calibrate the carbon dioxide and oxygen sensing devices as well as check for proper operation of the sensing devices and default to safety conditions when a failure is detected. The controller is further adapted to control the atmosphere maintenance system in a manner adapted not to increase the peak power requirements of the system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用选择性渗透膜技术的系统中的控制器，以将受控气氛保持在冷藏容器内。 控制器电连接到氧气和二氧化碳感测装置，氧气和二氧化碳感测装置设置在容器内并且能够承受严格的环境条件以测量容器内氧气和二氧化碳的含量。 控制器在容器内保持预设的氧气和二氧化碳浓度，适用于校准二氧化碳和氧气感测装置，并检查感测装置的正常运行情况，并在检测到故障时默认为安全条件。 控制器还适用于以不增加系统的峰值功率要求的方式来控制大气维护系统。

公开(公告)号：US5357113A

公开(公告)日：1994-10-18

申请号：US977662

申请日：1992-11-18

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison ,  Paul K. Hsei ,  Wayne F. Blackburn

Inventor： Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison ,  Paul K. Hsei ,  Wayne F. Blackburn

IPC: G01N21/37

CPC classification number: G01N21/37

Abstract: A pneumatic detector, non-dispersive infrared analyzer employing detector cell chambers in optical series. The invention having an auxiliary chamber communicating with the front chamber to increase the rear chamber's signal so as to balance the signals from the front and rear chambers. The use of xenon as a diluent gas in the detector chambers in combination with a mass flow detector to improve the sensitivity. The use of an improved synchronous detection method employing a voltage-to-frequency circuit to convert the detector signal to a synchronous high resolution digital signal. The use of an improved source electrically pulsed having low thermal mass and a large radiating area.

Abstract translation: 一种采用光学系列的探测器室的气动探测器，非分散红外分析仪。 本发明具有与前室连通的辅助室，以增加后室的信号，以平衡来自前室和后室的信号。 在检测器室中使用氙气作为稀释气体，与质量流量检测器结合使用，以提高灵敏度。 使用采用电压 - 频率电路的改进的同步检测方法将检测器信号转换成同步高分辨率数字信号。 使用具有低热质量和大的辐射面积的电脉冲改进源。

公开(公告)号：USD277788S

公开(公告)日：1985-02-26

申请号：US400103

申请日：1982-07-20

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  Paul K. Hsei

Designer： Max D. Liston ,  Paul K. Hsei

公开(公告)号：US4270564A

公开(公告)日：1981-06-02

申请号：US927372

申请日：1978-07-24

Applicant: Wayne E. Blackburn ,  Max D. Liston ,  William A. Stark

Inventor： Wayne E. Blackburn ,  Max D. Liston ,  William A. Stark

IPC: A61B5/08 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/16

CPC classification number: A61M16/00 ,  A61B5/08 ,  A61B5/082 ,  A61M1/0037 ,  A61M16/161 ,  Y10T137/4259 ,  Y10T137/86389

Abstract: There is disclosed a purging system for removing foreign matter from a fluid conducting conduit in which a sensor detects the presence of the foreign matter and produces an electrical signal which activates a timer which, in turn, connects a pump to the conduit for a given time duration to purge the conduit of the foreign matter. A counter also maybe connected to periodically activate the timer and purge the conduit, whether or not the sensor has detected foreign matter.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从流体导电管道中除去异物的清洗系统，其中传感器检测异物的存在并产生启动定时器的电信号，定时器又将泵连接到管道一段给定的时间 清除异物管道的持续时间。 计数器还可以连接以周期性地激活定时器并清除导管，无论传感器是否检测到异物。

公开(公告)号：US5623105A

公开(公告)日：1997-04-22

申请号：US374876

申请日：1995-01-19

Applicant: Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison ,  Paul K. Hsei

Inventor： Max D. Liston ,  Todd I. Harrison ,  Paul K. Hsei

IPC: A23L3/3418 ,  F25D17/04 ,  G05D11/13 ,  G05D21/02 ,  G05B15/00 ,  A61L9/00

CPC classification number: G05D11/132 ,  A23L3/3418 ,  F25D17/042 ,  G05D21/02

Abstract: A controller for use in a system employing selective permeable membrane technology to maintain a controlled atmosphere within a refrigerated container. The controller is electrically interfaced to an oxygen and carbon dioxide sensing device which is disposed within the container and capable of withstanding severe environmental conditions to measure the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the container. The controller maintains preset levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the container and is adapted to calibrate the carbon dioxide and oxygen sensing devices as well as check for proper operation of the sensing devices and default to safety conditions when a failure is detected. The controller is further adapted to control the atmosphere maintenance system in a manner adapted not to increase the peak power requirements of the system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用选择性渗透膜技术的系统中的控制器，以将受控气氛保持在冷藏容器内。 控制器电连接到氧气和二氧化碳感测装置，氧气和二氧化碳感测装置设置在容器内并且能够承受严格的环境条件以测量容器内氧气和二氧化碳的含量。 控制器在容器内保持预设的氧气和二氧化碳浓度，适用于校准二氧化碳和氧气感测装置，并检查感测装置的正常运行情况，并在检测到故障时默认为安全条件。 控制器还适用于以不增加系统的峰值功率要求的方式来控制大气维护系统。