公开(公告)号：US20070181818A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11350240

申请日：2006-02-08

Applicant: Robert Austin

Inventor： Robert Austin

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01N23/227 ,  G01N2201/0806

Abstract: A device for detecting impurities in a noble gas includes a detection chamber and a source of pulsed ultraviolet light. The pulse of the ultraviolet light is transferred into the detection chamber and onto a photocathode, thereby emitting a cloud of free electrons into the noble gas within the detection chamber. The cloud of electrons is attracted to the opposite end of the detection chamber by a high positive voltage potential at that end and focused onto a sensing anode. If there are impurities in the noble gas, some or all of the electrons within the cloud will bond with the impurity molecules and not reach the sensing anode. Therefore, measuring a lower signal at the sensing anode indicates a higher level of impurities while sensing a higher signal indicates fewer impurities. Impurities in the range of one part per billion can be measured by this device.

Abstract translation: 用于检测惰性气体中的杂质的装置包括检测室和脉冲紫外光源。 紫外光的脉冲被传送到检测室和光电阴极上，从而将自由电子云发射到检测室内的惰性气体中。 电子云被吸收到检测室的另一端，在该端处具有高的正电压电位并聚焦到感测阳极上。 如果稀有气体中存在杂质，云中的部分或全部电子将与杂质分子结合，而不会到达感应阳极。 因此，在感测阳极处测量较低的信号指示较高水平的杂质，同时感测较高的信号表示较少的杂质。 该装置可以测量十亿分之一的杂质。

公开(公告)号：US20080173595A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11841215

申请日：2007-08-20

Applicant: Daniel V. Lim ,  Elizabeth A. Kearns ,  Richard Darrell Sorrells ,  Timothy Arthur Postlewaite

Inventor： Daniel V. Lim ,  Elizabeth A. Kearns ,  Richard Darrell Sorrells ,  Timothy Arthur Postlewaite

IPC: B01D37/00 ,  B01D35/26 ,  B01D35/02

CPC classification number: G01N1/4077 ,  C02F1/44 ,  C02F2209/001 ,  C02F2209/003 ,  C02F2303/18 ,  G01N2001/4088

Abstract: An in-line water monitoring system for the detection of the accidental or intentional introduction of potentially harmful substances. The automated system comprises a water pressure driven concentration unit that filters drinking water through a hollow-fiber filter. Material collected on the filter is backflushed into a collection vessel by passing a sterile solution through the filter in the reverse direction. An electronic signal at the end of the backflush sequence triggers a sensor such as an array biosensor to begin processing and analyzing the sample. The array biosensor houses a slide prepared with antibodies to the test organism. The array biosensor is programmed to automatically run sample and detection reagents over the slide, analyze the resulting pattern for positive and negative data, and report the results.

Abstract translation: 一种在线水监测系统，用于检测潜在有害物质的意外或故意引入。 自动化系统包括通过中空纤维过滤器过滤饮用水的水压驱动浓缩单元。 通过使无菌溶液通过过滤器反向方向将在过滤器上收集的材料反冲洗至收集容器中。 在反冲洗序列结束时的电子信号触发诸如阵列生物传感器的传感器开始处理和分析样品。 阵列生物传感器容纳用测试生物体的抗体制备的载玻片。 阵列生物传感器被编程为通过幻灯片自动运行样品和检测试剂，分析正数和负数据的结果图案，并报告结果。

公开(公告)号：US06931913B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10761729

申请日：2004-01-21

Applicant: Lane L. Manoosingh

Inventor： Lane L. Manoosingh

IPC: G01N7/00 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/022 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N33/0031 ,  G01N2291/0256 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: A chemical agent detector utilizing surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors for detecting the presence of a multitude of chemical agents by sampling ambient air is provided. A pressure-differential manifold having an air intake port, an exhaust port, a valve and a pump is used to draw the ambient air into the manifold to be tested. A plurality of SAW sensors mounted on sensor driver boards which are in turn mounted on the manifold come into contact with the ambient air sample. Each SAW sensor is coated with a substance that has an affinity for detecting a particular chemical agent. Each SAW sensor driver board generates a continuous RF signal which emits a frequency shift if a particular chemical agent is detected. A power cycler module turns each sensor driver board on and off such that only one sensor driver board is powered-on at a given point in time. An RF multiplexor receives the continuous RF signals generated by the sensor driver boards and outputs one of the RF signals to a microprocessor based upon a timing signal generated by the microprocessor. The microprocessor interprets the frequency shift as the detection of a chemical agent and provides an alarm that a particular chemical agent has been detected.

Abstract translation: 提供了利用表面声波（SAW）传感器的化学试剂检测器，用于通过采样环境空气来检测多种化学试剂的存在。 使用具有进气口，排气口，阀和泵的压差歧管将环境空气吸入待测试的歧管中。 安装在传感器驱动板上的多个安装在歧管上的SAW传感器与环境空气样品接触。 每个SAW传感器涂覆有对检测特定化学试剂有亲和力的物质。 如果检测到特定的化学试剂，每个SAW传感器驱动器板产生连续的RF信号，其发射频移。 电源循环仪模块打开和关闭每个传感器驱动板，从而在给定的时间点只有一个传感器驱动板上电。 RF多路复用器接收由传感器驱动板生成的连续RF信号，并且基于由微处理器产生的定时信号将一个RF信号输出到微处理器。 微处理器将频移解释为化学试剂的检测，并提供已经检测到特定化学试剂的警报。

公开(公告)号：US06924487B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-02

申请号：US10261714

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: Alexander I. Bolozdynya ,  John D. Richards ,  Anatoli Arodzero

Inventor： Alexander I. Bolozdynya ,  John D. Richards ,  Anatoli Arodzero

IPC: G01T3/00 ,  G01T3/06 ,  H01S1/00

CPC classification number: G01T3/008 ,  G01T3/00 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A neutron detector is provided which is able to measure thermal neutron radiation within a gap filled with a substance that permits scintillation in the absorption of thermal neutron radiation, the gap being formed between at least a first and second spaced apart photodetector working in electrical coincidence. The substance disposed within the gap can be either a gas, liquid or solid. In the case of a gas, a shell is used so that the gas can be retained and kept under pressure. The neutron detector is able to differentiate between gamma radiation and neutron energy. An alternate embodiment of the novel detector includes a device which employs a plurality of detectors surrounding a moderator which can be used to measure both thermal and high energy neutrons.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种中子探测器，其能够测量填充有物质的间隙中的热中子辐射，所述物质允许在吸收热中子辐射时闪烁，该间隙形成在至少第一和第二间隔开的光电检测器之间，以电气重合工作。 设置在间隙内的物质可以是气体，液体或固体。 在气体的情况下，使用壳体，使得气体可以保持并保持在压力下。 中子检测器能够区分γ辐射和中子能量。 新型检测器的另一个实施例包括一个装置，该装置采用围绕调节器的多个检测器，该检测器可用于测量热能和高能量中子。

公开(公告)号：US20050155410A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US10761729

申请日：2004-01-21

Applicant: Lane Manoosingh

Inventor： Lane Manoosingh

IPC: G01N7/00 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N33/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/022 ,  G01N29/24 ,  G01N33/0031 ,  G01N2291/0256 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/106

Abstract: A chemical agent detector utilizing surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors for detecting the presence of a multitude of chemical agents by sampling ambient air is provided. A pressure-differential manifold having an air intake port, an exhaust port, a valve and a pump is used to draw the ambient air into the manifold to be tested. A plurality of SAW sensors mounted on sensor driver boards which are in turn mounted on the manifold come into contact with the ambient air sample. Each SAW sensor is coated with a substance that has an affinity for detecting a particular chemical agent. Each SAW sensor driver board generates a continuous RF signal which emits a frequency shift if a particular chemical agent is detected. A power cycler module turns each sensor driver board on and off such that only one sensor driver board is powered-on at a given point in time. An RF multiplexor receives the continuous RF signals generated by the sensor driver boards and outputs one of the RF signals to a microprocessor based upon a timing signal generated by the microprocessor. The microprocessor interprets the frequency shift as the detection of a chemical agent and provides an alarm that a particular chemical agent has been detected.

Abstract translation: 提供了利用表面声波（SAW）传感器的化学试剂检测器，用于通过采样环境空气来检测多种化学试剂的存在。 使用具有进气口，排气口，阀和泵的压差歧管将环境空气吸入待测试的歧管中。 安装在传感器驱动板上的多个安装在歧管上的SAW传感器与环境空气样品接触。 每个SAW传感器涂覆有对检测特定化学试剂有亲和力的物质。 如果检测到特定的化学试剂，每个SAW传感器驱动器板产生连续的RF信号，其发射频移。 电源循环仪模块打开和关闭每个传感器驱动板，从而在给定的时间点只有一个传感器驱动板上电。 RF多路复用器接收由传感器驱动板生成的连续RF信号，并且基于由微处理器产生的定时信号将一个RF信号输出到微处理器。 微处理器将频移解释为化学试剂的检测，并提供已经检测到特定化学试剂的警报。

公开(公告)号：US07351981B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11350240

申请日：2006-02-08

Applicant: Robert Austin

Inventor： Robert Austin

IPC: G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01N23/227 ,  G01N2201/0806

Abstract: A device for detecting impurities in a noble gas includes a detection chamber and a source of pulsed ultraviolet light. The pulse of the ultraviolet light is transferred into the detection chamber and onto a photocathode, thereby emitting a cloud of free electrons into the noble gas within the detection chamber. The cloud of electrons is attracted to the opposite end of the detection chamber by a high positive voltage potential at that end and focused onto a sensing anode. If there are impurities in the noble gas, some or all of the electrons within the cloud will bond with the impurity molecules and not reach the sensing anode. Therefore, measuring a lower signal at the sensing anode indicates a higher level of impurities while sensing a higher signal indicates fewer impurities. Impurities in the range of one part per billion can be measured by this device.

Abstract translation: 用于检测惰性气体中的杂质的装置包括检测室和脉冲紫外光源。 紫外光的脉冲被传送到检测室和光电阴极上，从而将自由电子云发射到检测室内的惰性气体中。 电子云被吸收到检测室的另一端，在该端处具有高的正电压电位并聚焦到感测阳极上。 如果稀有气体中存在杂质，云中的部分或全部电子将与杂质分子结合，而不会到达感应阳极。 因此，在感测阳极处测量较低的信号指示较高水平的杂质，同时感测较高的信号表示较少的杂质。 该装置可以测量十亿分之一的杂质。

公开(公告)号：US20040061047A1

公开(公告)日：2004-04-01

申请号：US10261714

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: CONSTELLATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Alexander I. Bolozdynya ,  John D. Richards ,  Anatoli Arodzero

IPC: H01S001/00

CPC classification number: G01T3/008 ,  G01T3/00 ,  G01T3/06

Abstract: A neutron detector is provided which is able to measure thermal neutron radiation within a gap filled with a substance that permits scintillation in the absorption of thermal neutron radiation, the gap being formed between at least a first and second spaced apart photodetector working in electrical coincidence. The substance disposed within the gap can be either a gas, liquid or solid. In the case of a gas, a shell is used so that the gas can be retained and kept under pressure. The neutron detector is able to differentiate between gamma radiation and neutron energy. An alternate embodiment of the novel detector includes a device which employs a plurality of detectors surrounding a moderator which can be used to measure both thermal and high energy neutrons.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种中子探测器，其能够测量填充有物质的间隙中的热中子辐射，所述物质允许在吸收热中子辐射时闪烁，该间隙形成在至少第一和第二间隔开的光电检测器之间，以电气重合工作。 设置在间隙内的物质可以是气体，液体或固体。 在气体的情况下，使用壳体，使得气体可以保持并保持在压力下。 中子检测器能够区分γ辐射和中子能量。 新型检测器的另一个实施例包括一个装置，该装置采用围绕调节器的多个检测器，该检测器可用于测量热能和高能量中子。

公开(公告)号：US20040056206A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10254465

申请日：2002-09-25

Applicant: CONSTELLATION TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Inventor： Alexander I. Bolozdynya ,  Aleksey E. Bolotnikov ,  Stephen M. Schindler

IPC: G01T001/18

CPC classification number: G01T1/185 ,  G01T1/1642 ,  H01J47/005

Abstract: An ionization chamber is provided for the detection of nuclear radiation. The chamber is a vessel which acts as a cathode wherein at least one anode is disposed within the chamber and off-set from a center axis of the chamber. The chamber can be made from variety of shapes but is cylindrical in the preferred embodiment. The device contains two anodes in the preferred embodiment which are both off-set from the center axis. One anode collects the free floating electrons which are produced in response to particle ionization and therefore has a collected charge applied thereto. The second anode has the charge induced by immobile ions. The induced charge is subtracted from the collected charge thereby providing an improved resolution for the ionization chamber which translates into a more accurate result. In the preferred embodiment, a pressurized noble gas, such as xenon, is used. In some special geometries of the chamber, one of the anodes becomes part of the cathode and the charge induced by immobile ions becomes negligibly low. Thus the subtraction of the induced charge is not required.

Abstract translation: 提供电离室用于检测核辐射。 该室是用作阴极的容器，其中至少一个阳极设置在室内并且从室的中心轴线偏离。 腔室可以由各种形状制成，但在优选实施例中为圆柱形。 该装置在优选实施例中包含两个从中心轴偏离的阳极。 一个阳极收集响应于颗粒电离而产生的自由浮动电子，因此施加了收集的电荷。 第二阳极具有由固定离子引起的电荷。 从收集的电荷中减去感应电荷，从而为电离室提供改进的分辨率，从而转化为更准确的结果。 在优选实施例中，使用诸如氙的加压惰性气体。 在室的一些特殊几何形状中，一个阳极成为阴极的一部分，并且由固定离子引起的电荷变得可忽略不计。 因此，不需要减去感应电荷。