公开(公告)号：US08264681B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-11

申请号：US12639393

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Anupam Kumar Misra ,  Shiv Kumar Sharma ,  Paul Grandmont Lucey

Inventor： Anupam Kumar Misra ,  Shiv Kumar Sharma ,  Paul Grandmont Lucey

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/443

Abstract: An spectrometer including Raman and LIBS spectroscopy capabilities is disclosed. The spectrometer includes a laser source configurable to produce a lased light directable towards a target substance, the laser source having a single wavelength and having sufficient power to cause a portion of the target to emit Raman scattering and sufficient to ablate a portion of the target substance to produce a plasma plume. A separate remote light collector is optically configurable to collect light emitted from the portion of the target emitting Raman scattering and from the portion of the target producing the plasma plume. A filter is optically coupled to the remote light collector to remove reflected light and Rayleigh-scattered light, and a spectroscope is optically coupled to the filter and configured to separate the collected and filtered light into a frequency spectrum comprising a Raman spectrum and a laser-induced breakdown spectrum. Finally, an electronic light sensor is used to record the frequency spectrum.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括拉曼和LIBS光谱能力的光谱仪。 光谱仪包括可配置为产生可朝向目标物质定向的激光的激光源，激光源具有单一波长并具有足够的功率以使靶的一部分发射拉曼散射并足以消除目标物质的一部分 以产生等离子体羽流。 单独的远程收光器是可光学配置的，以收集从发射拉曼散射的目标的部分和从产生等离子体羽流的目标的部分发射的光。 滤光器光耦合到远程光收集器以去除反射光和瑞利散射光，并且光谱仪光学耦合到滤光器并且被配置为将收集的和经过滤光的光分离成包括拉曼光谱和激光 - 诱发击穿光谱。 最后，使用电子光传感器来记录频谱。

公开(公告)号：US20120147376A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US13199391

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russel W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russel W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US08184285B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US13157265

申请日：2011-06-09

Applicant: Christophe Moser ,  Frank Havermeyer

Inventor： Christophe Moser ,  Frank Havermeyer

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G02B5/32 ,  G03H1/0248

Abstract: The invention disclosed here teaches methods to fabricate and utilize a non-dispersive holographic wavelength blocker. The invention enables the observation of the Raman signal near the excitation wavelength (˜9 cm−1) with the compactness of standard thin film/holographic notch filter. The novelty is contacting several individual volume holographic blocking notch filter (VHBF) to form one high optical density blocking filter without creating spurious multiple diffractions that degrade the filter performance. Such ultra-narrow-band VHBF can be used in existing compact Raman instruments and thus will help bring high-end research to a greater number of users at a lower cost.

Abstract translation: 这里公开的发明教导了制造和利用非色散全息波长阻挡剂的方法。 本发明能够以标准薄膜/全息陷波滤波器的紧凑度观察激发波长（〜9cm -1）附近的拉曼信号。 新颖的是接触几个单独的体积全息阻塞陷波滤波器（VHBF）以形成一个高光密度阻塞滤波器，而不会产生降低滤波器性能的伪多重衍射。 这种超窄带VHBF可以用于现有的紧凑型拉曼仪器，从而有助于以更低的成本为更多的用户带来高端研究。

公开(公告)号：US20110013191A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12660696

申请日：2010-03-01

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J1/44 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0275 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/46 ,  G01J3/463 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/51 ,  G01J3/513

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于确定牙齿的颜色或其他光学特性的光学特性测量系统和方法。 周边接收机光纤优选地与源光纤间隔开，并且从被测量的物体/齿的表面接收光。 来自周边光纤的光通过各种滤光片。 该系统利用周边接收器光纤来确定关于探头相对于被测量物体/齿的高度和角度的信息。 在处理器控制下，可以以预定的高度和角度进行光学特性测量。 公开了各种颜色光谱光度计布置。 也可以获得半透明度，荧光，光泽度和/或表面纹理数据。 可以提供音频反馈以指导操作者使用该系统。 探头可能具有可移除或屏蔽的尖端，以防止污染。 还公开了一种基于测量数据生产牙科假体的方法。 测量的数据也可以存储和/或组织为患者数据库的一部分。 为了检测和防止伪造等目的，可以期望地使用这些方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100171951A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12639393

申请日：2009-12-16

Applicant: Anupam Kumar MISRA ,  Shiv Kumar SHARMA ,  Paul Grandmont LUCEY

Inventor： Anupam Kumar MISRA ,  Shiv Kumar SHARMA ,  Paul Grandmont LUCEY

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/443

Abstract: An spectrometer including Raman and LIBS spectroscopy capabilities is disclosed. The spectrometer includes a laser source configurable to produce a lased light directable towards a target substance, the laser source having a single wavelength and having sufficient power to cause a portion of the target to emit Raman scattering and sufficient to ablate a portion of the target substance to produce a plasma plume. A separate remote light collector is optically configurable to collect light emitted from the portion of the target emitting Raman scattering and from the portion of the target producing the plasma plume. A filter is optically coupled to the remote light collector to remove reflected light and Rayleigh-scattered light, and a spectroscope is optically coupled to the filter and configured to separate the collected and filtered light into a frequency spectrum comprising a Raman spectrum and a laser-induced breakdown spectrum. Finally, an electronic light sensor is used to record the frequency spectrum.

Abstract translation: 公开了包括拉曼和LIBS光谱能力的光谱仪。 光谱仪包括可配置为产生可朝向目标物质定向的激光的激光源，激光源具有单一波长并具有足够的功率以使靶的一部分发射拉曼散射并足以消除目标物质的一部分 以产生等离子体羽流。 单独的远程收光器是可光学配置的，以收集从发射拉曼散射的目标的部分和从产生等离子体羽流的目标的部分发射的光。 滤光器光耦合到远程光收集器以去除反射光和瑞利散射光，并且光谱仪光学耦合到滤光器并且被配置为将收集的和经过滤光的光分离成包括拉曼光谱和激光 - 诱发击穿光谱。 最后，使用电子光传感器来记录频谱。

公开(公告)号：US07692786B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US11873718

申请日：2007-10-17

Applicant: James M. Tedesco ,  Joseph B. Slater

Inventor： James M. Tedesco ,  Joseph B. Slater

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0262

Abstract: Raman measurement apparatus optimized for gaseous and other low-concentration samples includes a focusing objective that uses only first-surface mirrors instead of lenses, thereby dramatically reducing background noise. In the preferred embodiment, the focusing and collimation functions performed by the objective section are performed by an off-axis parabolic mirror. A spherical first-surface mirror opposing the parabolic mirror re-images the counter-propagating beam back through the same focus for re-collimation by the parabolic mirror. A probe-head section operative to generate the counter-propagating beam has substrates and surfaces arranged such that the excitation beam does not pass through any substrates after it is filtered by the bandpass coating, thereby further decreasing background signals. Additionally, when the objective section includes the opposing spherical mirror, the excitation beam is collected substantially in its entirety and neutralized out of the collection path by the probe-head section.

Abstract translation: 针对气态和其他低浓度样品优化的拉曼测量装置包括仅使用第一表面镜而不是透镜的聚焦目标，从而显着降低背景噪声。 在优选实施例中，由目标部分执行的聚焦和准直功能由离轴抛物面镜执行。 与抛物面镜相对的球形第一表面镜将通过相同的焦点重新对反向传播的光束进行反像，以通过抛物面反射镜进行再准直。 可操作以产生反向传播光束的探针头部分具有布置成使得激发光束在被带通涂层过滤之后不通过任何基底的基板和表面，从而进一步减小背景信号。 此外，当目标部分包括相对的球面镜时，基本上整体地收集激发光束，并且通过探头部被中心到收集路径之外。

公开(公告)号：US07548311B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11475582

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Kevin J. Knopp ,  Peidong Wang ,  Masud Azimi ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori

Inventor： Kevin J. Knopp ,  Peidong Wang ,  Masud Azimi ,  Daryoosh Vakhshoori

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/656

Abstract: A Raman probe assembly comprises: a light source for generating laser excitation light; a camera for capturing an image; a light analyzer for analyzing a Raman signature; and a light path for (i) delivering the laser excitation light from the light source to the specimen so as to produce the Raman signature for the specimen, (ii) capturing an image of the specimen and directing that image to the camera, and (iii) directing the Raman signature of the specimen to the light analyzer. A method includes providing a Raman probe assembly carried by a remote controlled robot; navigating the remote control robot to a position adjacent to a specimen; opening a shutter/wiper disposed adjacent to a window of the Raman analyzer; using a camera to aim the probe body at the specimen; energizing a light source; and analyzing the return light passed to the light analyzer.

Abstract translation: 拉曼探针组件包括：用于产生激光激发光的光源; 用于捕获图像的相机; 用于分析拉曼签名的光分析器; 以及用于（i）将激光激发光从光源传送到样本以产生用于样本的拉曼特征的光路，（ii）拍摄样本的图像并将该图像引导到相机，以及（ iii）将样品的拉曼标记引导到光分析仪。 一种方法包括提供由遥控机器人携带的拉曼探针组件; 将远程控制机器人导航到与样本相邻的位置; 打开与拉曼分析仪的窗口相邻设置的快门/刮水器; 使用相机将探针主体对准样本; 激励光源; 并分析通过光分析器的返回光。

公开(公告)号：US07411672B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11824878

申请日：2007-07-03

Applicant: David Tuschel ,  Thomas Voigt

Inventor： David Tuschel ,  Thomas Voigt

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/05 ,  B01L3/5027 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2021/0325 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  G01N2021/651

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system for detecting a change in an attribute of a substance. The system may include a photon source for producing a first of a plurality of photons which interact with the substance while an attribute of the substance changes to produce a second plurality of photons. The system may also include a filter for receiving the collected photons and providing filtered photons; a photon detector for receiving the filtered photons and obtaining therefrom a spectrum of the substance; and a processor for detecting an aspect of the filtered photons wherein the aspect of the filtered photons is the function of the attribute of the substance.

Abstract translation: 本发明一般涉及用于检测物质属性变化的系统。 该系统可以包括用于产生与物质相互作用的多个光子中的第一个的光子源，同时物质的属性改变以产生第二多个光子。 该系统还可以包括用于接收所收集的光子并提供经滤光的光子的滤光器; 光子检测器，用于接收经滤光的光子并从中获得物质的光谱; 以及用于检测滤光光子的方面的处理器，其中滤光光子的方面是物质属性的函数。

公开(公告)号：US07408636B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-05

申请号：US10879636

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: David Tuschel ,  Wesley H. Hutchison ,  Myles P. Berkman

Inventor： David Tuschel ,  Wesley H. Hutchison ,  Myles P. Berkman

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/0227

Abstract: The disclosure is generally directed to a method and apparatus for providing an image of a sample. The apparatus includes an illuminating source for transmitting photons to a sample. The transmitted photons illuminate the sample or are scattered upon reaching the sample. A lens collects the scattered photons and transmits the scattered photons to a tunable filter for forming an image. The illuminating photons traveling from the illuminating source to the sample do not pass through the lens.

Abstract translation: 本公开一般涉及用于提供样品图像的方法和装置。 该装置包括用于将光子传送到样品的照明源。 透射的光子照射样品或在到达样品时散射。 透镜收集散射的光子并将散射的光子传输到可调滤光器以形成图像。 从照明光源传播到样品的照明光子不能通过透镜。

公开(公告)号：US06956648B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-18

申请号：US10169032

申请日：2000-12-21

Applicant: Martin Loicht ,  Andreas Weingartner ,  Wendelin Weingartner ,  Nikolaus Fleischmann ,  Thomas Zipper ,  Bernhard Weingartner

Inventor： Martin Loicht ,  Andreas Weingartner ,  Wendelin Weingartner ,  Nikolaus Fleischmann ,  Thomas Zipper ,  Bernhard Weingartner

IPC: G01J3/08 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/85

CPC classification number: G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2021/3509

Abstract: Miniaturized spectrometer in the form of a probe for determining ingredients of a gaseous or liquid fluid with a light source and a spectrometer, at least one measurement beam, and at least one reference beam. Light from the light source is optionally fanned out and focused, by at least one optical lens, in an essentially parallel beam. At least one measurement beam is passed through a light transparent window from the probe into the fluid being investigated and through an additional light transparent window back in to the probe, and at least one reference beam is guided in the probe interior. A collecting optics device, comprising at least one lens, diverts the beams to the impingement point of the light guide or the inlet of the spectrometer, and a beam selector in the area of the collecting optics device passes through one of the partial beams and interrupts all the others.

Abstract translation: 用于利用光源和光谱仪，至少一个测量光束和至少一个参考光束来测定气体或液体流体的成分的探针形式的小型化光谱仪。 来自光源的光可选择地通过至少一个光学透镜扇出并聚焦在基本上平行的光束中。 至少一个测量光束从探针通过透光窗口进入正在研究的流体，并通过另外的透光窗口返回到探头中，并且至少一个参考光束在探头内部中被引导。 包括至少一个透镜的收集光学装置将光束转移到光导的入射点或光谱仪的入口，并且收集光学装置的区域中的光束选择器通过部分光束和中断之一 所有其他人