公开(公告)号：US08293087B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US12158365

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Nader Engheta ,  Brian Edwards

Inventor： Nader Engheta ,  Brian Edwards

IPC: G01N27/26 ,  G01N27/447

CPC classification number: B03C5/026 ,  B03C5/005 ,  G01N3/40

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of dielectrophoretic forces for the arbitrary manipulation of micrometer- and nanometer-sized particles and to devices capable of arbitrarily manipulating micrometer- and nanometer-sized particles by means of dielectrophoretic forces within a two- or three-dimensional region. The devices and methods of the invention are capable of arbitrarily controlling the velocities, locations, and forces applied to a particle, arbitrarily specifying a force or set of forces at a location in space, and determining friction and/or drag coefficients of a particle, and are thus well-suited for a range of applications including cell sorting, drug delivery, as a diagnostic tool for determining membrane stiffness, and in the heterogeneous integration of micro- and nano-components through directed assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用介电电泳力来任意操纵微米级和纳米尺寸的颗粒，以及能够通过二维或三维内介电泳力任意操纵微米级和纳米级颗粒的装置 地区。 本发明的装置和方法能够任意地控制施加到颗粒的速度，位置和力，任意地指定在空间中的位置处的力或一组力，并且确定颗粒的摩擦和/或阻力系数， 并且因此非常适合于一系列应用，包括细胞分选，药物递送，用作确定膜刚度的诊断工具，以及通过有向组装的微组件和纳米组件的非均匀整合。

公开(公告)号：US08116009B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-14

申请号：US12300948

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Nader Engheta ,  Alessandro Salandrino ,  Brian Edwards

Inventor： Nader Engheta ,  Alessandro Salandrino ,  Brian Edwards

IPC: G02B3/00 ,  G02B5/18

CPC classification number: G02B27/58 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B1/007 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B2207/101 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: Far-field sub-diffraction optical lenses “FaSDOLs” comprise an anisotropic crystal having special dispersion characteristics such that it supports diffraction free propagation. An image with subwavelength features on the input surface is transferred through a propagation function to the output surface with effectively no, or minimal, loss in information. These special properties may be exploited in several ways, including but not limited to, magnification of an image at the input surface through the use an oblique cut at the output surface, magnification of an image at the input surface through use of a curved crystalline structure, and more generally near-field optical processing.

Abstract translation: 远场次级衍射光学透镜“FaSDOL”包括具有特殊色散特性的各向异性晶体，以支持衍射自由传播。 在输入表面上具有亚波长特征的图像通过传播函数传递到输出表面，有效地没有或最小的信息损失。 这些特殊性质可以以多种方式被利用，包括但不限于通过在输出表面使用倾斜切口在输入表面放大图像，通过使用弯曲晶体结构放大输入表面处的图像 ，和更一般的近场光学处理。

公开(公告)号：US20080289965A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-27

申请号：US12158365

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: Nader Engheta ,  Brian Edwards

Inventor： Nader Engheta ,  Brian Edwards

IPC: G01N27/26 ,  G01N27/00

CPC classification number: B03C5/026 ,  B03C5/005 ,  G01N3/40

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of dielectrophoretic forces for the arbitrary manipulation of micrometer- and nanometer-sized particles and to devices capable of arbitrarily manipulating micrometer- and nanometer-sized particles by means of dielectrophoretic forces within a two- or three-dimensional region. The devices and methods of the invention are capable of arbitrarily controlling the velocities, locations, and forces applied to a particle, arbitrarily specifying a force or set of forces at a location in space, and determining friction and/or drag coefficients of a particle, and are thus well-suited for a range of applications including cell sorting, drug delivery, as a diagnostic tool for determining membrane stiffness, and in the heterogeneous integration of micro- and nano-components through directed assembly.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用介电电泳力来任意操纵微米级和纳米尺寸的颗粒，以及能够通过二维或三维内介电泳力任意操纵微米级和纳米级颗粒的装置 地区。 本发明的装置和方法能够任意地控制施加到颗粒的速度，位置和力，任意地指定在空间中的位置处的力或一组力，并且确定颗粒的摩擦和/或阻力系数， 并且因此非常适合于一系列应用，包括细胞分选，药物递送，用作确定膜刚度的诊断工具，以及通过有向组装的微组件和纳米组件的非均匀整合。

公开(公告)号：US20090303578A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12300948

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: Nader Engheta ,  Alessandro Salandrino ,  Brian Edwards

Inventor： Nader Engheta ,  Alessandro Salandrino ,  Brian Edwards

IPC: G02B1/02 ,  G02B3/02 ,  G02B3/08 ,  H01S3/16 ,  G02B21/02

CPC classification number: G02B27/58 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B1/007 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B2207/101 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: Far-field sub-diffraction optical lenses “FaSDOLs” comprise an anisotropic crystal having special dispersion characteristics such that it supports diffraction free propagation. An image with subwavelength features on the input surface is transferred through a propagation function to the output surface with effectively no, or minimal, loss in information. These special properties may be exploited in several ways, including but not limited to, magnification of an image at the input surface through the use an oblique cut at the output surface, magnification of an image at the input surface through use of a curved crystalline structure, and more generally near-field optical processing.

Abstract translation: 远场次级衍射光学透镜“FaSDOL”包括具有特殊色散特性的各向异性晶体，以支持衍射自由传播。 在输入表面上具有亚波长特征的图像通过传播函数传递到输出表面，有效地没有或最小的信息损失。 这些特殊性质可以以多种方式被利用，包括但不限于通过在输出表面使用倾斜切口在输入表面放大图像，通过使用弯曲晶体结构放大输入表面处的图像 ，和更一般的近场光学处理。

公开(公告)号：US07628288B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-08

申请号：US10815324

申请日：2004-03-31

Applicant: Brian Edwards

Inventor： Brian Edwards

IPC: B65D53/00 ,  B65D43/04

CPC classification number: B65D43/021 ,  B29C45/1676 ,  B65D2543/00092 ,  B65D2543/00296 ,  B65D2543/0037 ,  B65D2543/00435 ,  B65D2543/00509 ,  B65D2543/00546 ,  B65D2543/00629 ,  B65D2543/00685 ,  B65D2543/0074 ,  B65D2543/00796 ,  B65D2543/00925

Abstract: A lid for a container comprises a groove for engagement with a rim of the container. The dimensions of the lid may be reduced sufficiently that the groove can be disengaged from the rim of the container without the use of a tool. An elastomeric section is moulded between two polypropylene sections such that when the recesses are squeezed together, the elastomeric section deforms and thereby allows a sufficient reduction in the diameter of the lid that the lid can be removed from the container without the use of a tool. A catch may be provided across the elastomeric section such that when the catch is in the closed position, the elastomeric section is prevented from deforming and the lid cannot be easily removed from the container.

Abstract translation: 用于容器的盖子包括用于与容器的边缘接合的凹槽。 可以充分减小盖的尺寸，使得槽不会使用工具而与容器的边缘分离。 在两个聚丙烯部分之间模制弹性体部分，使得当凹部被挤压在一起时，弹性体部分变形，从而允许盖子的直径充分减小，盖子可以从容器中取出而不使用工具。 可以跨越弹性体部分提供卡扣，使得当卡扣处于关闭位置时，防止弹性体部分变形，并且盖子不能容易地从容器移除。

公开(公告)号：US06547866B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09699662

申请日：2000-10-30

Applicant: Brian Edwards ,  Paul Higham ,  Joseph Zitelli

Inventor： Brian Edwards ,  Paul Higham ,  Joseph Zitelli

IPC: A61L2402

CPC classification number: A61L24/02 ,  A61L2430/02 ,  C04B28/344 ,  C04B38/02 ,  C04B2111/00836 ,  C04B22/10 ,  C04B24/04 ,  C04B24/06 ,  C04B22/165

Abstract: A kit and a method for making a porous cement which self sets to hydroxyapatite and has an interconnected porosity is produced by mixing a calcium source and a phosphate source with a carbonate source and mixing this powdered component with a liquid component having an acid component. The liquid component comprises water or an aqueous solution containing an acid. The acid and the carbonate react to form carbon dioxide thereby producing an interconnected porosity in the normally solid self-hardening bone cement. The method requires only a relatively low weight percent of the acid and base to be mixed with the liquid and powder cement components.

公开(公告)号：US20070194617A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-23

申请号：US11307742

申请日：2006-02-20

Applicant: Karl Moller ,  Brian Edwards

Inventor： Karl Moller ,  Brian Edwards

IPC: E01C23/06

CPC classification number: E01C23/0933 ,  B23D59/001 ,  B28D1/045

Abstract: The present invention provides a forward motion speed control system for a self-propelled concrete saw, a self-propelled concrete saw equipped with a forward motion speed control system and a method of controlling the forward motion speed of a concrete saw during a cutting or scoring operation. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the forward motion speed control system senses and monitors the speed of a power plant transmitting rotational energy to a saw blade and adjusts the forward motion speed of the self-propelled concrete saw to maximize the forward motion speed of the self-propelled concrete saw while maintaining the speed of the power plant in a peak operational range.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于自走式混凝土锯的前进运动速度控制系统，具有前进速度控制系统的自走式混凝土锯和在切割或刻痕期间控制混凝土锯的向前运动速度的方法 操作。 在本发明的一个优选实施例中，前进运动速度控制系统感测并监测向锯片传递旋转能量的发电厂的速度，并且调节自走式混凝土锯的向前运动速度以最大化前进运动速度 自走式混凝土锯，同时将发电厂的速度保持在最高的运行范围。

公开(公告)号：US20050103813A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10712972

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Brian Edwards

Inventor： Brian Edwards

IPC: A45F3/00 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A45F3/14 ,  A61G1/00 ,  A61G5/00 ,  B65G7/12

CPC classification number: B65G7/12 ,  A45F3/04 ,  A45F3/14

Abstract: A dual strap load carrying apparatus. The first strap has two shoulder loops with a length extending between the first and second shoulder loops. The first strap attaches to a second strap which also has shoulder loops. An object to be carried is positioned on the straps above the point where the two straps connect to each other. The straps will ordinarily extend around the sides of objects to be carried and are secured on the shoulders of two users, who then have their hands free to steady the object while the weight of the object is borne on the shoulders through the shoulder straps. Bulky or odd-shaped loads are easily carried using the dual strap load carrying apparatus.

Abstract translation: 双带式承载装置。 第一带具有两个肩环，其长度在第一和第二肩环之间延伸。 第一个表带附在第二个肩带上，肩带还有肩环。 要承载的物体位于两条带彼此连接的点上方的带上。 皮带通常会延伸到要携带的物体的两边，并固定在两个使用者的肩膀上，然后双手自由地稳定物体，同时物体的重量通过肩带承载在肩膀上。 使用双带承载装置容易携带大体积或奇怪的负载。

公开(公告)号：US06592251B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-15

申请号：US09771317

申请日：2001-01-26

Applicant: Brian Edwards ,  Paul Higham ,  Joseph Zitelli

Inventor： Brian Edwards ,  Paul Higham ,  Joseph Zitelli

IPC: B01F506

CPC classification number: B01F11/0082 ,  A61B17/8825 ,  A61C5/62 ,  A61C5/68 ,  A61J1/2055 ,  A61J1/2096 ,  A61M5/31596 ,  B01F5/0685 ,  B01F5/0688 ,  B01F13/002 ,  B01F15/0225 ,  B01F2215/0029

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mixing a liquid component and a powdered component to form a bone filler has first and second syringes each having a barrel, a plunger and an exit port. The plunger is moveable with the barrel of each syringe along a longitudinal axis of the barrel. An end portion of each plunger extends beyond the end of each barrel when the plunger tip is spaced from the exit port and can be activated to move the plunger tip toward the exit port. A mechanism for mixing the liquid and powdered components is operatively connected to each of the barrels and plungers of the first and second syringes so that the relative sliding movement of first and second parts of the mechanism simultaneously moves the plungers and barrels of the first and second syringes relative to one another to move the combined liquid and powdered components back and forth between the first and second syringe.

Abstract translation: 用于混合液体组分和粉末组分以形成骨填料的装置和方法具有每个具有筒，柱塞和出口的第一和第二注射器。 柱塞可以沿着每个注射器的枪管沿着镜筒的纵向轴线移动。 当柱塞尖端与出口间隔开时，每个柱塞的端部延伸超过每个筒的端部，并且可以被启动以使柱塞尖端朝向出口移动。 用于混合液体和粉末组分的机构可操作地连接到第一和第二注射器的每个桶和柱塞，使得机构的第一和第二部分的相对滑动运动同时移动第一和第二注射器的柱塞和桶 注射器相对于彼此在第一和第二注射器之间来回移动组合的液体和粉末组分。

公开(公告)号：US06494611B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-17

申请号：US09770982

申请日：2001-01-26

Applicant: Brian Edwards ,  Paul Higham ,  Joseph Zitelli

Inventor： Brian Edwards ,  Paul Higham ,  Joseph Zitelli

IPC: B01F1100

CPC classification number: B01F11/0014 ,  A61B2017/8838 ,  A61C5/68 ,  B01F3/12 ,  B01F11/0008 ,  B01F2215/0029

Abstract: An apparatus for mixing dry and liquid components is used to form a setting paste. A holder is mounted on the apparatus for reciprocating movement with respect to a base of the apparatus. The movement has an amplitude with components in first and second perpendicular directions. A drive system is operatively connected to the holder for imparting said reciprocating movement to said holder at a predetermined number of cycles per minute. A container having a mass of said dry and liquid components therein is mounted in the holder. The mass, amplitude and cycles per minute of reciprocation being chosen to produce an energy input of at least about 3×10−3 Joules per second per 3 cc of mixture.

Abstract translation: 用于混合干燥和液体组分的装置用于形成凝固糊。 保持器安装在设备上，用于相对于设备的基座往复运动。 运动具有在第一和第二垂直方向上的分量的振幅。 驱动系统可操作地连接到保持器，用于以每分钟预定数量的周期将所述往复运动传递到所述保持器。 其中具有所述干燥和液体成分的质量的容器安装在保持器中。 选择往复运动的每分钟的质量，振幅和循环以产生每3cc混合物至少约3×10 -3焦耳/秒的能量输入。