公开(公告)号：US08519595B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12874407

申请日：2010-09-02

Applicant: Scott R. Hunter ,  Panagiotis G. Datskos

Inventor： Scott R. Hunter ,  Panagiotis G. Datskos

IPC: H02N10/00

CPC classification number: H01L37/02

Abstract: A pyroelectric thermal energy harvesting apparatus for generating an electric current includes a cantilevered layered pyroelectric capacitor extending between a first surface and a second surface, where the first surface includes a temperature difference from the second surface. The layered pyroelectric capacitor includes a conductive, bimetal top electrode layer, an intermediate pyroelectric dielectric layer and a conductive bottom electrode layer. In addition, a pair of proof masses is affixed at a distal end of the layered pyroelectric capacitor to face the first surface and the second surface, wherein the proof masses oscillate between the first surface and the second surface such that a pyroelectric current is generated in the pyroelectric capacitor due to temperature cycling when the proof masses alternately contact the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract translation: 用于产生电流的热电收热装置包括在第一表面和第二表面之间延伸的悬臂式分层热电电容器，其中第一表面包括与第二表面的温度差。 层状热电电容器包括导电双金属顶电极层，中间热电介质层和导电底电极层。 此外，在分层热释电电容器的远端处固定一对检验质量块以面对第一表面和第二表面，其中证明质量块在第一表面和第二表面之间振荡，使得在 所述热电电容器由于当所述检验质量块交替接触所述第一表面和所述第二表面时由于温度循环。

公开(公告)号：US20120074321A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-29

申请号：US12889149

申请日：2010-09-23

Applicant: Scott R. Hunter

Inventor： Scott R. Hunter

IPC: H01L25/00

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G02B23/12 ,  G02F2/004

Abstract: A waveband imager includes an imaging pixel that utilizes photon tunneling with a thermally actuated bimorph structure to convert infrared radiation to visible radiation. Infrared radiation passes through a transparent substrate and is absorbed by a bimorph structure formed with a pixel plate. The absorption generates heat which deflects the bimorph structure and pixel plate towards the substrate and into an evanescent electric field generated by light propagating through the substrate. Penetration of the bimorph structure and pixel plate into the evanescent electric field allows a portion of the visible wavelengths propagating through the substrate to tunnel through the substrate, bimorph structure, and/or pixel plate as visible radiation that is proportional to the intensity of the incident infrared radiation. This converted visible radiation may be superimposed over visible wavelengths passed through the imaging pixel.

Abstract translation: 波段成像器包括利用具有热致动双压电晶片结构的光子隧穿将红外辐射转换成可见光的成像像素。 红外线辐射通过透明基板并被由像素板形成的双压电晶片吸收。 该吸收产生热量，其使双压电晶片结构和像素板朝向衬底偏转成由通过衬底传播的光产生的瞬逝电场。 将双压电晶片结构和像素板穿透到瞬逝电场允许通过衬底传播的可见波长的一部分穿过衬底，双晶片结构和/或像素板，作为与入射强度成比例的可见光辐射 红外辐射。 该转换的可见光可以叠加在通过成像像素的可见波长上。

公开(公告)号：USD319382S

公开(公告)日：1991-08-27

申请号：US270493

申请日：1988-11-14

Applicant: Scott R. Hunter

Designer： Scott R. Hunter

公开(公告)号：US4490650A

公开(公告)日：1984-12-25

申请号：US413588

申请日：1982-08-31

Applicant: Loucas G. Christophorou ,  James G. Carter ,  Scott R. Hunter

Inventor： Loucas G. Christophorou ,  James G. Carter ,  Scott R. Hunter

IPC: H01J17/20 ,  H01T1/20 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H01T1/20 ,  H01J17/20

Abstract: Gaseous medium in a diffuse-discharge switch of a high-energy pulse generator is formed of argon combined with a compound selected from the group consisting of CF.sub.4, C.sub.2 F.sub.6, C.sub.3 F.sub.8, n-C.sub.4 F.sub.10, WF.sub.6, (CF.sub.3).sub.2 S and (CF.sub.3).sub.2 O.

Abstract translation: 高能脉冲发生器的扩散放电开关中的气体介质由与CF4，C2F6，C3F8，n-C4F10，WF6，（CF3）2S和（CF3）2O 。

公开(公告)号：US20120211346A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13030535

申请日：2011-02-18

Applicant: John T. Simpson ,  Steve R. McNeany ,  Thomas V. Dinsmore ,  Scott R. Hunter ,  Ilia N. Ivanov

Inventor： John T. Simpson ,  Steve R. McNeany ,  Thomas V. Dinsmore ,  Scott R. Hunter ,  Ilia N. Ivanov

IPC: B01D3/00 ,  B01D5/00 ,  C02F1/14 ,  B01D1/00

CPC classification number: C02F1/048 ,  C02F1/06 ,  C02F1/14 ,  C02F1/18 ,  C02F2103/08 ,  Y02A20/128 ,  Y02A20/212

Abstract: Disclosed are examples of apparatuses for evaporative purification of a contaminated liquid. In each example, there is a first vessel for storing the contaminated fluid. The first vessel includes a surface coated with a layer of superhydrophobic material and the surface is at least partially in contact with the contaminated liquid. The contaminants do not adhere to the surface as the purified liquid evaporates, thus simplifying maintenance of the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于蒸发净化污染液体的装置的实例。 在每个实施例中，存在用于储存受污染流体的第一容器。 第一容器包括涂覆有超疏水材料层的表面，并且该表面至少部分地与污染液体接触。 当纯化液体蒸发时，污染物不粘附到表面，因此简化了设备的维护。

公开(公告)号：US07755049B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-13

申请号：US11688745

申请日：2007-03-20

Applicant: Gregory Simelgor ,  Scott R. Hunter ,  Shankar Radhakrishnan

Inventor： Gregory Simelgor ,  Scott R. Hunter ,  Shankar Radhakrishnan

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J5/40 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/061

Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation sensor that exhibits improved performance by virtue of an ability to tune its sensitivity is disclosed. The electromagnetic radiation sensor incorporates thermal actuators that act in opposition to one another, but which have a slight difference in responsivity. A temperature controller is used to tune the sensitivity of the electromagnetic radiation sensor by controlling the temperature of the substrate on which the sensor is formed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种电磁辐射传感器，其通过调节其灵敏度的能力而表现出改进的性能。 电磁辐射传感器包含相互作用的热致动器，但响应性略有不同。 温度控制器用于通过控制形成传感器的基板的温度来调节电磁辐射传感器的灵敏度。

公开(公告)号：US07741603B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US11688752

申请日：2007-03-20

Applicant: Gregory Simelgor ,  Scott R. Hunter

Inventor： Gregory Simelgor ,  Scott R. Hunter

IPC: G01J5/00

CPC classification number: G01J5/02 ,  G01J5/023 ,  G01J5/024 ,  G01J5/061 ,  G01J5/40

Abstract: A radiation sensor array that exhibits improved fill factor is disclosed. The radiation sensor array incorporates sensors having support arms that are nested in vertical fashion with the support arms of neighboring sensors. This vertically-nested structure enables the radiation-sensing portions of the sensors to be more closely-packed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种展现出改善的填充因子的辐射传感器阵列。 辐射传感器阵列包括具有与相邻传感器的支撑臂垂直方式嵌套的支撑臂的传感器。 这种垂直嵌套结构使得传感器的辐射感测部分能够更加紧密地包装。

公开(公告)号：US20080122453A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-29

申请号：US11736274

申请日：2007-04-17

Applicant: Scott R. Hunter

Inventor： Scott R. Hunter

IPC: G01R27/26

CPC classification number: G01D5/2417 ,  G01D3/032

Abstract: A radiation sensor array that exhibits improved performance is disclosed. The radiation sensor array dissipates kinetic energy within a capacitive sensing element and establishes an electric field across a two capacitor bridge circuit that comprises the capacitive sensing element, wherein the electric field has substantially constant magnitude during both sensing and reset modes of operation. The electric field, however, has opposite polarity during the sense and reset modes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种展现出改进性能的辐射传感器阵列。 放射线传感器阵列消耗电容感测元件内的动能并且在包括电容感测元件的两个电容器电桥电路两端建立电场，其中在感测和复位操作模式期间，电场具有基本恒定的幅度。 然而，在感测和复位模式下，电场具有相反的极性。

公开(公告)号：US4896076A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-23

申请号：US186856

申请日：1988-04-27

Applicant: Scott R. Hunter ,  Loucas G. Christophorou

Inventor： Scott R. Hunter ,  Loucas G. Christophorou

IPC: H01J17/20 ,  H01T2/00

CPC classification number: H01J17/20 ,  H01T2/00

Abstract: Highly efficient binary and ternary gas mixtures for use in diffuse glow discharge closing switches are disclosed. The binary mixtures are combinations of helium or neon and selected perfluorides. The ternary mixtures are combinations of helium, neon, or argon, a selected perfluoride, and a small amount of gas that exhibits enhanced ionization characteristics. These mixtures are shown to be the optimum choices for use in diffuse glow discharge closing switches by virtue of the combined physio-electric properties of the mixture components.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于扩散辉光放电闭合开关的高效二元和三元气体混合物。 二元混合物是氦或氖和选定的全氟化物的组合。 三元混合物是氦，氖或氩的组合，选择的全氟化物和显示出增强的电离特性的少量气体。 这些混合物被证明是通过混合物组分的组合的物理电特性用于扩散辉光放电闭合开关的最佳选择。

公开(公告)号：US5834628A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-10

申请号：US748493

申请日：1996-11-08

Applicant: Scott R. Hunter ,  Harvel A. Wright

Inventor： Scott R. Hunter ,  Harvel A. Wright

IPC: G01T1/178 ,  G01T7/04 ,  G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01T1/178 ,  G01T7/04

Abstract: A system for measuring the size distribution of particles on which radioactive atoms are attached including: an air flow channel for receiving an influx of the radioactive atoms, a fan for controlling the air flow rate in the channel, one or more wire mesh screens in the channel, and alpha particle detectors located in the channel so as to detect the radioactive atoms. The outputs of the detectors may be connected to a computer for analysis of the outputs.

Abstract translation: 用于测量其上附着放射性原子的颗粒的尺寸分布的系统，包括：用于接收放射性原子的流入的空气流动通道，用于控制通道中的空气流速的风扇，在该通道中的一个或多个丝网筛 通道和位于通道中的α粒子检测器，以便检测放射性原子。 检测器的输出可以连接到计算机以分析输出。