Thermochromic sensing for nanocalorimetry

    公开(公告)号:US11543303B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-03

    申请号:US16801479

    申请日:2020-02-26

    Abstract: A nanocalorimeter device includes a substrate having test cells, each test cell comprising a sample location. Each sample location includes a reaction surface suitable for an enthalpic reaction of constituents of liquid droplets, droplet movement and configured to merge the droplets, and a layer of thermochromic material thermally coupled to the reaction surface. The thermochromic material is configured to exhibit a spectral shift in light emanating from the thermochromic material in response to a change in temperature of the merged droplets.

    APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING OPTICAL FIBER TO A STRUCTURE

    公开(公告)号:US20220332103A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-10-20

    申请号:US17235123

    申请日:2021-04-20

    Abstract: An apparatus includes one or more stamps configured to install an optical fiber on a surface of a structure. Each stamp includes a backing. A first adhesive is disposed on one or more first regions of the backing and is configured to provide a temporary bond between the optical fiber and the surface. A second adhesive is disposed on at least a second region of the backing and is configured to provide a substantially permanent bond between the optical fiber and the surface. A liner is removably adhered to the first adhesive.

    Monitoring transportation systems

    公开(公告)号:US10317256B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US15488021

    申请日:2017-04-14

    Abstract: A monitoring system includes optical sensors disposed on one or more fiber optic waveguides. Each optical sensor is spaced apart from other optical sensors and is disposed at a location along a route defined by a transportation structure that supports a moveable conveyance. The plurality of optical sensors are mechanically coupled to one or both of the transportation structure and the moveable conveyance. Each optical sensor provides an optical output signal responsive to vibrational emissions of one or both of the transportation structure and the conveyance. The monitoring system includes a detector unit configured to convert optical output signals from the optical sensors to electrical signals. A data acquisition controller synchronizes recordation of the electrical signals with movement of the conveyance.

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