公开(公告)号：US10302616B2

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US15632726

申请日：2017-06-26

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Inventor： Elijah Lyle Scott ,  Steven Collin Sewell ,  Duane B. McKee

IPC: G01N33/18 ,  G01D11/24

Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.

公开(公告)号：US09835554B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-05

申请号：US14937170

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Inventor： Elijah Lyle Scott ,  Duane B. McKee ,  Steven Collin Sewell

IPC: G01N27/07 ,  G01N21/53

CPC classification number: G01N21/532 ,  G01N27/07 ,  G01N2201/068

Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.

公开(公告)号：USD787964S1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US29558419

申请日：2016-03-17

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Designer： Elijah Lyle Scott ,  Steven Collin Sewell

公开(公告)号：US10989657B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-27

申请号：US16457481

申请日：2019-06-28

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Inventor： Nathan T. Baltz ,  Steven Collin Sewell

IPC: G01N21/53 ,  G01N27/07

Abstract: Provided are turbidometers and fluorometers having a unique form-factor to accommodate a number of optical components in a confined geometry. This provides the ability to compensate for change in light intensity from an optical source even in a closed-loop manner. The ability to package reference and signal detectors, along with a relatively large diameter LED light source in a confined geometry is particularly suited for applications requiring small-diameter sensors, such as multi-parameter sonde devices having a total diameter that is in the sub-two inch range.

公开(公告)号：US10914718B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-09

申请号：US16298866

申请日：2019-03-11

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Inventor： Elijah Lyle Scott ,  Steven Collin Sewell ,  Duane B. McKee

IPC: G01N33/18 ,  G01D11/24

Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.

公开(公告)号：US10890526B2

公开(公告)日：2021-01-12

申请号：US15794495

申请日：2017-10-26

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Inventor： Elijah Lyle Scott ,  Duane B. McKee ,  Steven Collin Sewell

IPC: G01N21/53 ,  G01N27/07

Abstract: Provided is a cleanable conductivity sensor and related methods having a distal sensing end in which active sensing elements are positioned and an outer fin specially configured to minimize unwanted interference without impacting the ability for automated cleaning of the distal sensing end. A rotatable wiper or brush may be periodically rotated over the distal sensing end, thereby removing unwanted biological build-up and avoiding fouling, thereby increasing the sensor deployment time without active intervention and maintenance.

公开(公告)号：US20160139101A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-19

申请号：US14937138

申请日：2015-11-10

Applicant: In-Situ, Inc.

Inventor： Elijah Lyle Scott ,  Steven Collin Sewell ,  Duane B. McKee

IPC: G01N33/18

CPC classification number: G01N33/1886 ,  G01D11/24 ,  G01N33/18

Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有独特外形的多参数探空仪系统，其中多个传感器以紧密配置配置布置。 这提供单个远程感测表面和相邻传感器之间的最小间隔距离。 传感器可以是具有互锁特征的饼形，以将传感器紧紧地保持在一起，传感器防护件设置在互锁传感器的外表面上。 本文公开的传感器保护罩可以具有集成的传感器存储和传感器保护配置，从而避免对单独的存储杯的需要，并且被配置为最小化不希望的生物生长。 还提供了具有互锁特征的独特形状的单独传感器，以将多个传感器保持在一个探头中。