21st week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 36 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220163400 | PROBE SYSTEM FOR LOW-TEMPERATURE HIGH-PRECISION HEAT TRANSPORT MEASUREMENT AND MEASUREMENT DEVICE INCLUDING SAME - Provided is a probe system for low-temperature high-precision heat transport measurement, the probe system including a sample loader where a sample is loaded. In the probe system for low-temperature high-precision heat transport measurement, the sample loader includes a first frame including a sample loading space, and a second frame including an open end coupled to the first frame to accommodate the sample loading space. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163401 | TEMPERATURE DETECTION - A temperature detecting apparatus comprising: a first current reference for providing a first current to an intermediate node; and a second current reference for drawing a second current from the intermediate node; wherein at least one of the first current reference and the second current reference is temperature dependent; a resistor electrically connected to the intermediate node for enabling provision of a third current to the intermediate node or for drawing a third current from the intermediate node; and means for detecting the third current. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163402 | CMOS TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a CMOS temperature sensor for measuring a temperature and an operating method thereof. According to an embodiment, the CMOS temperature sensor for measuring the temperature may include a readout circuit that outputs a readout value by comparing a voltage value at a first end of a capacitor charging a charge based on a proportional current proportional to a temperature with an inverse proportional voltage inversely proportional to the temperature or comparing a voltage value at a second end of the capacitor formed at the other side of the first end with a ground voltage; and a control unit that determines a temperature based on an oscillation period of the readout value output from the readout circuit. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163403 | ISOLATED SINGLE WIRE TEMPERATURE SENSORS - A system for determining temperature includes a housing having an interior cavity defined by at least one electrically conductive wall having an inside surface exposed to the interior cavity, an outside surface opposite the inside surface, and a single sensor feed through hole defined from the inside surface to the outside surface. A temperature sensor is mounted to the inside surface, including an isolated single wire extending from the sensor to the outside surface via the single sensor feed through hole. The wall provides a first voltage signal responsive to a temperature change within the interior cavity to an electronic device, and the isolated single wire provides a second voltage signal, different from the first, responsive to the temperature change, to the electronic device such that the electronic device determines an interior cavity temperature based on a signal determined from the first and second voltage signals. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163404 | THERMISTOR BASED RESPIRATION MEASUREMENT - Various examples of methods and systems related to thermistor sensing for measurement of respiration are shown. In one example, a breath sensing system includes a self-heating temperature sensor that can be positioned in respiratory air of a subject and processing circuitry that can monitor operation of the self-heating temperature sensor. Respiratory information associated with physical or physiological properties of the subject can be communicated to a remotely located computing device. Electronic switching circuitry can be included to change operation of the self-heating temperature sensor between a temperature sensing mode and a heated power dissipation sensing mode. The processing circuitry can control switching between the modes. In another example, a method includes monitoring operational conditions of a self-heating temperature sensor positioned in respired air and determining, e.g., breath velocity, breath period, breath volume, breath carbon dioxide level, and heart rate based at least in part upon the operational conditions. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163405 | FLUORESCENCE TIME DECAY SENSING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A fluorescence sensor for use in phosphor thermometry is provided, the sensor comprising: an optical light guide which includes a distal end; and a sensing element, the sensing element attached to the distal end or located proximate to the distal end and in alignment with the distal end, the sensing element including a polycrystalline nanocomposite which includes at least one host, at least one dopant and at least one filler. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163406 | Fast Response Temperature Sensors - Provided herein is a differential temperature sensor which utilizes multiple temperature sensors to quickly and accurately calculate ambient fluid temperature with a reduced response time. The provided systems and methods utilize a first fluid temperature sensor and a second probe temperature sensor to account for the thermal impact of the device on the ambient fluid temperature and the effect of heat within the device, or temperature difference between the probe and fluid temperature, on the first fluid temperature sensor measurement. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163407 | Thermally Isolated Temperature Sensor in a Toilet Bowl - A urine temperature measuring apparatus comprising a receptacle adapted to fit into a front area of a toilet bowl for receiving urine; a channel positioned below the receptacle such that urine in the receptacle may flow into the channel; a temperature sensor in the channel; and an outlet from the channel draining into the toilet bowl is disclosed. An analytical toilet comprising a bowl adapted to receive excreta; a receptacle in a front area of a toilet bowl for receiving urine; a channel positioned below the receptacle such that urine in the receptacle may flow into the channel; a temperature sensor in the channel; and an outlet from the channel draining into the toilet bowl is also disclosed. A method of measuring body temperature using a toilet including the step of providing a receptacle adapted for placement in the front of a toilet bowl to receive urine. The receptacle includes a channel positioned below the receptacle such that urine in the receptacle may flow into the channel; a temperature sensor in the channel; and an outlet from the channel draining into the toilet bowl is also disclosed. The method further includes the steps of depositing urine in the toilet bowl so as to flow into the channel and sensing the temperature of the urine by the temperature sensor. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163408 | Enhanced Temperature Sensor - A calibration method of a temperature sensor is provided. The temperature sensor having a current source and a ring oscillator generating a square pulse signal with a temperature-dependent square pulse frequency. The acquisition of a first square pulse frequency measurement at a first temperature from the square pulse signal forms a first measurement point. A second square pulse frequency measurement at a second temperature from the second square pulse signal forms a second measurement point. The determination of the relation data being representative of an affine relation between square pulse frequency measurements and temperatures. The affine relation being defined by a used proportionality coefficient modified with respect to a measured proportionality coefficient of a measured affine relation linking the first measurement point and the second measurement point. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163409 | METHODS OF MEASURING FORCE USING A TRACKING SYSTEM - Methods of measuring a force using a tracking system are disclosed. A first vector is determined between a first tracking array and a second tracking array on a tool. The tool has a flexible portion that has a known modulus of elasticity and moment of inertia. A force is applied to the tool, and a second vector is determined between the first tracking array and the second tracking array. An amount of deflection is determined for the tool, and the magnitude and direction of the applied force are determined based on at least the amount of deflection, the modulus of elasticity and the moment of inertia. Information pertaining to the magnitude and direction of the applied force is provided to a user. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163410 | SENSOR, STRAIN DETECTION SENSOR, PRESSURE SENSOR, AND MICROPHONE - A sensor includes a film portion deformable by external force, a support body supporting the film portion, and a magnetoresistive element portion on the film portion and including a unit element that includes a first magnetic layer whose magnetization direction changes in accordance with deformation of the film portion, a second magnetic layer whose magnetization direction is fixed, and an intermediate layer between the first and second magnetic layers. The film portion includes a first side portion in a portion of an outer edge of the film portion. A slit portion is provided in the film portion and includes at least a portion along the first side portion, so that the film portion includes a connection portion in which the first side portion is partially connected to the support body. A magnetoresistive element portion is provided in the connection portion. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163411 | FORCE DETECTION CIRCUIT AND DEVICE, AND FORCE INPUT DEVICE - The present invention provides a pressure detection circuit including an oscillator unit, configured to output an oscillation signal as a count clock signal of a counter unit; and the counter unit, connected to the oscillator unit and configured to acquire a frequency of the oscillation signal and count. The pressure detection circuit further includes a comparator unit, connected to the counter unit, and configured to detect a voltage variation obtained by a pressure conversion, and send a signal to control the counter unit to count or stop counting; a voltage converter unit, connected to one input terminal of the comparator unit, and configured to supply a fixed or variable comparable voltage to the comparator unit; a constant current source charging unit, connected to the other input terminal of the comparator unit, and configured to supply a linearly and gradually increased comparison voltage to the comparator unit; a charge/discharge control unit, connected to the constant current source charging unit, and configured to control the constant current source charging unit to charge or discharge, such that the comparable voltage output by the voltage converter unit is compared to cause an output terminal of the comparator unit to enable counting of the counter unit; wherein the oscillator unit or the voltage converter unit further includes a pressure acquiring unit, as a component of the voltage converter unit or the oscillator unit, configured to convert a pressure into a variation of the comparable voltage or the frequency of the oscillation signal. The invention also provides a pressure input device pressure detection device. The invention has the technical effects of high sensitivity and resolution, power saving, and wide applicability. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163412 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOLDABLE MULTI-MODE BEND SENSORS - Disclosed embodiments include systems and methods for additively manufacturing (e.g., by “printing” or the like) a bend sensor as a 2D structure that can then be configured into a 3D or stacked structure. Further disclosed embodiments include bend sensors with foldable sensing regions configurable into a 3D or stacked structure. A differential strain in a sensing region is linearly proportional to the displacement as measured from the endpoints of the sensing region. The differential strain is measurable as a differential change in the capacitance of the sensing regions. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163413 | ELECTRICAL STIFFNESS-BASED SENSOR - An on-chip strain measurement device that uses precision frequency measurements to precisely extract sub-nm displacements, allowing residual strain measurements in a given structural film. Strain-induced gap changes to resonance frequencies use differential strategies to remove bias uncertainty, allowing measurement of sub-nm displacements. Gap-dependent electrical stiffness is used to shift resonance frequencies as structural elements stretch or shrink to relieve strain. An output based on differential frequencies between two proximal structures with unequal stress arm lengths removes uncertainty on the initial gap spacing. The ability to precisely measure the frequency of the high-Q structures allows lifetime stress correction of micromechanical circuits, such as oscillators and filters. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163414 | LOAD SENSOR - A load sensor includes: an electrode; a dielectric formed on a lower surface of the electrode; and a conductive elastic body disposed so as to face a lower surface of the dielectric and having conductivity. A plurality of projecting portions are formed on an upper surface of the conductive elastic body. The conductive elastic body has a bending shape that is bent in an up-down direction, in at least a part thereof. Alternatively, at least either the conductive elastic body or the electrode has a bending shape that is bent in an up-down direction, in at least a part thereof. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163415 | Piezosensitive Sensor Having Criss-Crossed Electrodes - A piezosensitive sensor includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode formed on the first substrate, a second electrode formed on the second substrate, and a sensor array. The sensor array includes a plurality of sensing pixels arranged in rows and columns, each sensing pixel of the plurality of sensing pixels includes a piezosensitive element formed between the first electrode and the second electrode for generating an electrical parameter dependent upon a force applied thereto. A sensing pixel of the plurality of sensing pixels is coupled to an upper sensing pixel, a lower sensing pixel, a left sensing pixel and a right sensing pixel via the first electrode and the second electrode in an up direction, a down direction, a left direction and a right direction, respectively. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163416 | HIGH-SENSITIVITY FLEXIBLE STRAIN SENSOR BASED ON DIRECT PRINTING OF MIXTURE OF METAL NANOPARTICLES AND CARBON NANOTUBES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Disclosed are a flexible strain sensor and a method for manufacturing the same. A conductive line pattern is directly printed on a flexible substrate by jetting a printing material mixture of metal nanoparticles and CNTs at a high impact speed, and sandwiched between the flexible substrate and a flexible cover. The mixture is excited by aerodynamically controlling pumping timing and jetted onto the flexible substrate in an aerosolized state through a nozzle. The jetted mixture collides with the surface of the flexible substrate to create cracks, and then CNTs penetrate into the cracks and are mechanically locked with the flexible substrate. Subsequently, metal nanoparticles and CNTs are deposited thereon to a predetermined width and height, forming the conductive line pattern. This direct printing can be performed in a low pressure and at room temperature without using solvents or resins, thus no need for additional chemical post-treatment or heat treatment. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163417 | MULTIPOINT CONTACT DETECTION DEVICE AND METHOD - A multipoint contact detection device includes at least two capacitive or inductive sensitive structures associated with respective primary detection zones of a surface that a person is likely to contact. The sensitive structures are positioned with a separation that is small enough between them to define at least one intermediate detection zone that the person is likely to contact while exerting a capacitive or inductive disturbance on the adjacent sensitive structures. The device also includes a processing circuit configured to detect, for each sensitive structure, a disturbance induced by the person coming into proximity or into contact and locating the region or regions of the surface with which the person comes into contact relative to the primary detection zones and the one or more intermediate detection zones. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163418 | WIDE RANGE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PRESSURE SENSOR BASED ON HEATED MICROMACHINED ARCH BEAM - A device for measuring pressure includes a curved microbeam having opposing ends, a length extending between the pair of opposing ends, and a plurality of resonant frequencies, an actuating electrode extending along the length of the curved microbeam and spaced from the curved microbeam, an AC power source in communication with one of the opposing ends and the actuating electrode to deliver an AC signal at a first symmetric resonant frequency and a second symmetric resonant frequency selected from the plurality of resonant frequencies to the curved microbeam, a DC power source in communication with the opposing ends to pass an electrothermal voltage along a length of the curved microbeam, and a frequency monitoring device to monitor changes in the first symmetric resonant frequency and the second symmetric resonant frequency caused by an ambient pressure surrounding the curved microbeam. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163419 | PRESSURE SENSOR - A pressure sensor is proposed. The pressure sensor has a main body housing ( | 2022-05-26 |
20220163420 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A STRUCTURAL ANOMALY IN A PIPELINE NETWORK - A method for detecting a structural anomaly in a pipeline supply network is disclosed where the pipeline supply network is configured to supply fluid to multiple receiving locations. The method comprises receiving acoustic signal data from a selected location in the pipeline supply network and generating a first time window of acoustic signal data based on the acoustic signal data. The method then includes benchmarking the first time window of acoustic signal data with respect to historical background acoustic signal data characterising the pipeline supply network to generate a corresponding background benchmarked first time window of acoustic signal data and then determining an anomaly measure for the background benchmarked first time window of acoustic signal data where the anomaly measure indicates a presence of the structural anomaly. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163421 | URBAN NON-METALLIC PIPELINE LEAKAGE LOCATION METHOD - Disclosed is an urban non-metallic pipeline leakage location method, the method comprise the following steps: determining whether leakage occurs in a pipeline through numerical simulation law analysis or a Markov chain-based flow analysis method; for a leaking pipeline, establishing an inverse-transient control equation for non-metallic pipeline gas leakage, and obtaining pressure and flow rate data of each measuring point in different periods of time through experiments and substituting the data into the control equation to analyze experimental data; and defining a nonlinear programming problem of an objective function with a least squares criterion, and applying a sequential quadratic programming method to minimize the objective function, so as to determine the size and position of the leakage. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163422 | STATE ESTIMATION APPARATUS, STATE ESTIMATION METHOD, AND COMPUTER-READABLE RECORDING MEDIUM - A state estimation apparatus | 2022-05-26 |
20220163423 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR AR METROLOGY TOOL - Embodiments described herein provide for light engines of a measurement system and methods of using the light engines. The measurement system includes a light engine operable to illuminate a first grating of an optical device. The light engine projects a pattern with a light from a light engine. The light engine projects a pattern to the first grating such that a metrology metric may be extracted from one or more images captured by a detector of the measurement system. The metrology metrics are extracted by processing the image. The metrology metrics determine if the optical device meets image quality standards. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163424 | OPTICAL POWER DETECTOR AND READER - An optical power detection system comprises a sensor and a reader. The sensor is configured to detect light in the cladding of an optical fiber. The sensor is positioned both within a ferrule of the optical fiber and proximate the cladding. The sensor is additionally configured to produce an output signal representative of the detected light. The reader is electrically coupled to the sensor and is configured to receive the sensor output signal. The reader is additionally configured to operation on the output signal to produce a corresponding visual and/or audible indication of the optical power in the optical fiber. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163425 | METHOD FOR ACQUIRING DATA FOR DETECTING DAMAGE TO A BEARING - Method for acquiring data for detecting damage to a bearing, comprising the following steps: obtaining a vibration signal from the bearing over a period of time, determining spectrograms of said vibration signal at various instants of the period of time, detecting the peaks on each spectrogram, from among the detected peaks, retaining the peaks which, in spectrograms corresponding to successive instants and transformed through synchronous resampling at a rotational speed of the bearing, would be present at the same frequency, with a predetermined tolerance, identifying spectral lines corresponding to the retained peaks, and storing information representative of said spectral lines in a record able to be used by a unit for detecting damage to the bearing. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163426 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING SERVICE LIFE OF BEARING - A method and apparatus for determining the service life of a bearing. By means of the load spectrum of electric motor output torques under various work conditions comprising different work durations, with respect to a target work condition, utilizing the electric motor output torque corresponding to each work duration, combined with the current vibration load and mesh load of a bearing, the equivalent average load under the target work condition is calculated; thus, the service life of the bearing is determined on the basis of the equivalent average load. As such, the calculated service life of the bearing is of increased accuracy, thereby allowing an improved determination to be made on an operating state of a transmission system, thus increasing the operational reliability of the transmission system. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163427 | ARTICULATED NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ACTUATION SYSTEMS AND A METHOD OF ARTICULATING THE DEVICE - A non-destructive testing device includes a tubular housing including a proximal end and a distal end. A conduit section is arranged at the proximal end, and a bendable articulation section secured to the conduit section and arranged at the distal end. A plurality of actuation systems each includes a control cable extending along the tubular housing and arranged at a respective circumferential position within the bendable articulation section, and an actuator disposed at the proximal end of the tubular housing and secured to the control cable. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163428 | DAMPER CONDITION MONITORING FOR A DAMPER OF A GAS TURBINE ENGINE - Systems, methods, and a gas turbine engine that includes features for condition monitoring of a damper thereof are provided. In one aspect, a gas turbine engine includes a rotary component, a bearing operatively coupled with the rotary component, and a damper associated with the bearing. The gas turbine engine also includes sensors and a controller. The controller receives data that includes sensed and/or calculated parameter values. The controller generates a damper severity index based on the parameter values. The damper severity index indicates a health state of the damper. The controller determines whether the damper severity index exceeds a threshold. When the damper severity index exceeds the threshold, a notification indicating the health state of the damper is generated. A computing system can determine a fault type and a remaining useful life of the damper and can update controller logic based on field data received from engines in a fleet. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163429 | NON-CONTACT CELL MANIPULATION SYSTEM, DEVICE AND METHOD - A non-contact cell manipulation system comprises a supporting member, a micro-positioner, a probe holder having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the micro-positioner, a probe adapter removably connected to the distal end of the probe holder and a non-contact multiphysics probe fluidly and electrically connected to the probe adapter, wherein the probe includes at least one electrode, at least one aperture, and wherein the probe is configured to utilize electropermealization and electroheating in combination with hydrodynamic flow confinement to perform non-contact cell manipulation. A non-contact multiphysics probe and non-contact cell manipulation method are also disclosed. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163430 | DILUTING DEVICE FOR AEROSOL MEASUREMENTS - The aerosol diluting apparatus includes
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20220163431 | GRAPHENE ENCAPSULATION OF BIOLOGICAL MOLECULES FOR SINGLE MOLECULE IMAGING - In a method of preparing a single molecule sample of a biological material for use in an imaging experiment, the single molecule sample is deposited on a graphene substrate using a method such as nanopipetting. Excess bulk fluid surrounding the molecule is then removed, for example, by mechanical blotting or controlled evaporation. An enclosing layer of graphene is then deposited and sealed to the graphene substrate so as to encapsulate the molecule. This sealing may include floating the enclosing layer in a water bath and moving it into contact with the graphene substrate. The molecule of interest may be deposited directly on the substrate, or a linker molecule may be first deposited to provide an attachment between the substrate and the molecule of interest. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163432 | PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR VAPORIZING PURGE LIQUID FROM A CRYOGENIC LIQUID VAPORIZER - Process for vaporizing purge liquid from a cryogenic liquid vaporizer, the liquid containing at least one impurity, in which the purge liquid is withdrawn from a bath of liquid surrounding the vaporizer or resulting from the vaporizer, all of the purge liquid is vaporized in a heater, characterized in that the content of the at least one impurity in at least one portion, or even all of the heated vaporized liquid is analysed and the flow rate of at least one portion, or even all of the heated vaporized liquid is measured. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163433 | TEST APPARATUS FOR FLEXIBLE SCREEN - A testing apparatus for a flexible screen includes a slide rail, a reel, and a clamping member. The reel is disposed at an end of the slide rail in the extension direction of the slide rail which the axial direction of the reel is perpendicular to. The reel has a hollow structure and is connected to a evacuating device through a gas path formed in the hollow structure to enable the evacuating device to vacuumize inside of the reel to fit the flexible screen and coil around the reel. The reel is configured to affix first end of flexible screen and rotate to coil the flexible screen. The clamping member is configured to clamp a second end of the flexible screen opposite to the first end. The reel is further configured to rotate to drive, through the flexible screen, the reel and the clamping member to slide towards each other along the slide rail. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163434 | STRENGTH EVALUATION DEVICE AND STRENGTH EVALUATION METHOD - A strength evaluation method is a strength evaluation method for a composite material in which a plurality of fiber layers are laminated and includes a meandering state measuring process of measuring a meandering state of fibers of the plurality of fiber layers in a direction along the fiber layers, a meandering thickness measuring process of measuring a meandering thickness that is a thickness in a lamination direction of a part in which meanderings of fibers of the plurality of fiber layers occur, and a strength evaluation process of evaluating a strength of the composite material based on the meandering state and the meandering thickness. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163435 | UNIVERSAL FOLDING TEST DEVICE FOR FOLDABLE DISPLAY - A universal folding test device for a foldable display is proposed. The universal folding test device includes: a support plate having a flat-plate shape, being arranged horizontally with a Z axis as a normal line in a space formed by three coordinate axes of X, Y, and Z that are orthogonal to each other, and having opposite sides thereof formed parallel to the Y axis; and a rotary plate being arranged symmetrically on each of the opposite sides of the support plate, being formed as a flat plate having a side thereof adjacent to the support plate and parallel to the Y axis, having a Y-axis rotation actuator formed thereon where the side adjacent to the support plate becomes a rotary shaft, and having a X and Z-axis transfer actuator coupled thereto, wherein a foldable display substrate is attached to the support plate and the rotary plate. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163436 | Method and System for Determining the Mechanical State of an Agricultural Land - The present disclosure relates to a method and a system for determining the mechanical state of an agricultural land, wherein sensors, arranged in a tillage element of an agricultural machine, obtain measurements of a vibratory signal which is the product of the tillage operation of the agricultural machine on the land. Communication means send said measurements in data packets to a processor module. The processor module transfers the measurements to the frequency domain and calculates energy measurements in order to finally determine the mechanical state of the agricultural land, based on the analysis of said calculated energies, wherein the mechanical state determined comprises a degree of hardness and a degree of plasticity. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163437 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME DETECTION OF AEROPATHOGENS - Disclosed herein are devices and methods for the real-time detection of aeropathogens. The device includes an aerosampler having an air inlet and at least one collector tube, a microfluidic system which includes a container, piping, a micro-pump for flowing a liquid, and a viral detection chamber. The viral detection chamber has an electrode which may be equipped with functionalized biosensors, a counter electrode, an electronic detection system connectable to the electrodes of the viral detection chamber, and an embedded electronic processing system for processing data from the electronic detection system. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163438 | MODULAR FLOW CYTOMETRY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PROCESSING SAMPLES - Modular flow cytometry systems and methods for processing samples are described herein. The systems include automated or semi-automated modules that are replaceable and removable. A sample pathway module may be removed and placed in a microfluidic device cleaning module for cleaning, and then reinstalled or stored for later use. The systems further include optical modules, electronics modules, and mixing and collection modules. The optical module includes a photo-damaging assembly and detection laser assembly that may be on the same side relative to a plane or surface of a flow cytometry device and opposite of a detection assembly. The laser beam may have a beam waist that is wider in a direction perpendicular to a flow direction than in the flow direction. The mixing and collection module can automatically mix a sample being collected in a sample tube and switch to another sample tube when the other tube is full. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163439 | SAMPLE CLASSIFICATION DEVICE, SAMPLE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, AND SAMPLE CLASSIFICATION METHOD - A sample classification device including a carrier, a first detection module, and a sample pipeline is provided. The first detection module includes a first light-emitting device, a second light-emitting device, and a first optical sensing device. The first light emitting device is located on the carrier and used to emit light of a first wavelength. The second light emitting device is located on the carrier and used to emit light of a second wavelength. The first wavelength is different from the second wavelength. The first optical sensing device is located on the carrier and between the first light emitting device and the second light emitting device. The sample pipeline is located above the carrier and passes above the first optical sensing device. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163440 | TARGET-LOCKING SINGLE-MOLECULE NANOSCOPY - A target may be tagged, and its position tracked to maintain the position of the target at the center (e.g., zero region) of a suppression beam, where suppression is minimal, so the signal from the target is not suppressed relative to signal from background molecules. Point scanning is not needed, as a pixelated detector of a camera can be used to acquire the position of the target in one shot. Images of the object from the pixelated detector can be analyzed to acquire the position of the target. To maintain the target in the zero, the beams may be steered onto the target. Alternatively or additionally, the sample may be moved to place the sample in the center. A correction signal may be sent to cause the sample and/or beams to be moved to maintain the target in position. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163441 | DETERIORATION PREDICTION METHOD - A degradation predicting method is a degradation predicting method for predicting degradation of a reinforced concrete structure buried in the ground, the method including: a condensation occurrence condition evaluating step (S | 2022-05-26 |
20220163442 | SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE SENSOR COMPRISING METAL COATED NANOSTRUCTURES AND A MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMER LAYER - A colorimetric sensor for detecting an analyte of interest that includes a metal layer disposed upon a substrate, a plurality of nanostructures, and a corresponding plurality of metal deposits spaced apart from the metal layer. The metal layer defines a plurality of holes, each nanostructure includes a first portion disposed within a respective hole, and each metal deposit is disposed upon a second portion of a respective nanostructure. The sensor also includes a molecularly imprinted polymer layer that may cover the metal layer, the nanostructures, and/or the metal deposits. The molecularly imprinted polymer layer defines a cavity shaped to receive the analyte of interest, and the sensor is configured such that, when an analyte contacts the molecularly imprinted polymer layer and becomes disposed within the cavity, an optical property of at least a portion of the sensor changes thereby to cause a detectable color change in and/or from the sensor. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163443 | FIRE DETECTION AND FEATURE EXTRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD BASED ON DUAL OPTICAL WAVELENGTH - Optical data is collected from an optical sensor of a dual wavelength, and in order to detect the fire from the collected optical data, an average value of a first wavelength, an average value of a second wavelength, and a ratio of the average values of the two wavelengths are calculated, and an amount of change of a slope of the ratio is used to detect the fire and determine the fire occurrence time. From the determined fire occurrence time, fire features are extracted from the optical data in real time according to defined rules to configure a data set. The data set may be used for learning and inference techniques to identify a fire or non-fire, a fire source, a combustion material, and the like. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163444 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGING VIA SCATTERING MEDIUM - A system for use in imaging through diffusive media is presented. The system comprising: an imaging unit comprising light source unit comprising light source(s) providing coherent illumination with selected wavelength range, and a spatial light modulator configured for selectively varying spatial pattern of wavefront of light generated by the light source(s); a collection unit comprising detector array(s) and located next to said light source unit for collecting light reflected from a sample illuminated by said light source unit. And a control system comprising processing unit(s) and connected to said light source unit and said collection unit, said control system is configured for selectively varying spatial pattern of wavefront of light generated by the light source(s) in accordance with spatial pattern of light collected by said detector array(s) of the collection unit to satisfy a reflectance condition indicative of relation between wavefront spatial pattern and collected light spatial pattern. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163445 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IN-SITU OPTICAL INSPECTION OF LASER-INDUCED SURFACE MODIFICATIONS AND LASER PROCESS CONTROL - The embodiments disclose a method for in-situ inspection and processing of an object including providing a pulsed laser source during the in-situ inspection of a surface of the object for modifying at least one of an optical, mechanical, or chemical property of a first region of the surface, directing the laser source through an optics path to shape, position and focus a pulsed laser beam at the first region, directing a probe illumination light beam to the optics path to produce a combined and collinear optical light path of the probe illumination light beam and the pulsed laser beam to focus and deliver the combined and collinear optical light path at a same region on the surface, superimposing a first focus spot of the probe illumination light beam over a second focus spot of the pulsed laser beam on an illuminated region of the surface. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163446 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSESSING A HEALTH STATE OF A LACTATING MAMMAL - Methods and systems for detecting the presence of irregularities in milk, and for assessing a health state of a lactating mammal, are provided. A sample of milk is illuminated with a light beam. Scattering data resulting from an interaction between the light beam and the sample of milk is collected. The scattering data is processed to detect the presence or absence of light scattered at a predetermined angle relative to a normal orientation, for instance to determine at least one characteristic of the sample of milk. Based on the presence or absence of light, the presence of irregularities in the sample of milk can be determined, for instance to assess the health state of the lactating mammal based on the at least one characteristic of the sample of milk. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163447 | System and Method for Determining the Reflectance of A Reflector of A Lamp of A Motor Vehicle - A system for determining the reflectance of a reflector of a lamp of a motor vehicle. The system comprises a light source designed to emit a predetermined light beam to illuminate the reflecting surface of the reflector, imaging capturing apparatus that is arranged so as to capture a series of images) containing the illuminated reflecting surface of the reflector, a processing device that is configured so as to digitally remove a first component (LS | 2022-05-26 |
20220163448 | TEMPORALLY-RESOLVED AND SPATIALLY-RESOLVED PUMP-PROBE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a temporally-resolved and spatially-resolved pump-probe control system and a method. The system includes an ultrafast femtosecond laser device, an optical parametric oscillator, a displacement delay module, a micro-drive rotation module, an objective lens, a sample stage, a coupled photoelectric amplifier and a computer terminal. The control system of the present disclosure integrates a temporally-resolved pump-probe function and a temporally-resolved and spatially-resolved pump-probe function. The present disclosure can realize pump-probe temporally-resolved scanning, one-dimensional temporally-resolved and spatially-resolved scanning, and two-dimensional temporally-resolved and spatially-resolved scanning under full-automatic control, and real-time data is visualized and synchronously written into batch files. The present disclosure aims to reduce complexity of temporally-resolved and spatially-resolved scanning, shorten a test period, improve probe efficiency, and ensure stability and reliability of data results. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163449 | MEASURING APPARATUS THAT MEASURES HEIGHT POSITION OR THICKNESS OF MEASUREMENT-TARGET OBJECT - A measuring apparatus includes a holding table that holds a measurement-target object and a measuring unit that measures a height or a thickness of the measurement-target object held by the holding table. The measuring unit includes a light source unit, an optical fiber that guides light emitted by the light source unit, and a light collector that focuses the light guided by the optical fiber on the measurement-target object held by the holding table. The light source unit includes an excitation light source, a fluorescent body that emits fluorescence when receiving excitation light emitted by the excitation light source, and a collecting lens that focuses the excitation light emitted by the excitation light source on the fluorescent body. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163450 | DEVICE FOR DETECTING CONTAMINATION WITH PHOTOSYNTHESIS INHIBITOR AND METHOD FOR DETECTING CONTAMINATION WITH PHOTOSYNTHESIS INHIBITOR - The present invention provides a device ( | 2022-05-26 |
20220163451 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CALCULATING ABUNDANCE OF SPECIFIC SPECIES OF PHYTOPLANKTON, AND METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SIGN OF RED TIDE OCCURRENCE CAUSED BY SPECIFIC SPECIES OF PHYTOPLANKTON TECHNICAL FIELD - An abundance of specific species of phytoplankton in a phytoplankton group in which a plurality of kinds coexists is calculated in a simple manner. Based on a reference sample intensity ratio r | 2022-05-26 |
20220163452 | SPECTROSCOPIC APPARATUS AND SPECTROSCOPIC METHOD USING TIME RESOLVED CODING - Disclosed is a spectroscopic apparatus includes a laser irradiation device that receives an orthogonal code including a series of bits each having a first value or a second value, generates a control signal having a pulse that has a width shorter than a width of a bit section in the bit section corresponding to a bit having the first value, generates a pulsed laser beam having a pulse width shorter than the bit section using the pulse as a trigger, and irradiates an incident beam including the generated pulsed laser beam to a sample, and a detector that receives a detection signal generated from the sample and the orthogonal code, generates an orthogonal code signal of the same waveform as that of the incident beam, based on the orthogonal code, and demodulates a Raman signal, based on a correlation between the generated orthogonal code signal and the Raman signal. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163453 | QUANTIFICATION OF THE MICRONUTRIENT PROFILE IN MORINGA OLEIFERA TREE LEAVES USING CALIBRATION FREE LASER INDUCED BREAKDOWN SPECTROSCOPY - Method for quantifying the micronutrient profile of | 2022-05-26 |
20220163454 | MODIFIED METAL NANOPARTICLE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, METHOD FOR DETECTING MANGANESE ION CONCENTRATION AND CONCENTRATION DETECTION DEVICE - A method for manufacturing modified metal nanoparticles includes steps as follows. Metal nanoparticles are provided, wherein each of the metal nanoparticles is a gold nanoparticle or a silver nanoparticle. An ascorbic acid solution is provided, wherein the ascorbic acid solution includes ascorbic acid molecules and/or ascorbic acid ions. A surface modification step is conducted, wherein the metal nanoparticles and the ascorbic acid solution are mixed, such that surfaces of the metal nanoparticles are modified by the ascorbic acid molecules and/or ascorbic acid ions to obtain the modified metal nanoparticles. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163455 | SYSTEM FOR ANALYZING A COMPOSITE OBJECT IN AN IMAGE TO DETERMINE RING CHARACTERISTICS USING STAGED MACHINE LEARNING MODELS - Users may provide images to the ring selection system via a ring selection interface of a client application. The ring selection system may analyze the images using one or more machine learning models to determine ring characteristics of rings depicted in the images. The ring selection system may determine a set of ring listings having the determined ring characteristics and display the set of ring listings in the ring selection interface. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163456 | METHOD FOR MARKING AND AUTHENTICATING DIAMONDS AND PRECIOUS STONES - Method and systems are presented for authentication of precious stones, according to their natural ID and/or predetermined markings created in the stones, based on unique characteristic radiation response of the stone to predetermined primary radiation. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163457 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING OPTICAL QUALITY OF GEMSTONES - Provided herein is an apparatus for assessing a color characteristic of a gemstone. The apparatus comprises an optically opaque platform for supporting a sample gemstone to be assessed, a daylight-approximating light source to provide uniform illumination to the gemstone, an image capturing component, and a telecentric lens positioned to provide an image of the illuminated gemstone to the image capturing component. Also provided are methods of color analysis based on images collected using such an apparatus. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163458 | METHOD FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF DEFECTS IN TRANSPARENT SLABS AND RELATED SYSTEM - A method (and system) for the identification of defects in transparent slabs comprises at least the phases of supply of at least one transparent slab to be inspected; acquisition of at least one image of at least one portion of the slab along an acquisition line; identification of at least one defect in the slab depending on the acquired image; at least one emission phase of at least one light radiation transmitted inside the slab along an emission line substantially transverse to the acquisition line and adapted to be incident with at least one defect in the slab in order to identify the position thereof, the light radiation incident with the defect being diffused by the latter at least in part outside the slab. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163459 | Generating a Holographic Image to Visualize Contaminants - Visualizing a contaminant is provided. A contaminant of a plurality of different contaminants included in a contaminant knowledgebase is identified based on analysis of contaminant-relevant data received from one or more sensors of a plurality of different sensor arrays regarding an enclosed physical space. A concentration and a type of the contaminant is identified based on the contaminant-relevant data and information included in the contaminant knowledgebase. A location of the contaminant is identified within the enclosed physical space based on location of the one or more sensors that obtained the contaminant-relevant data and a digital twin of the enclosed physical space. A visualization of the contaminant is projected at an area proximate to the location of the contaminant using a holographic image indicating the concentration and the type of the contaminant within the enclosed physical space. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163460 | WAFER INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION - A method can include obtaining a first reference image of a first wafer. The method can include obtaining a first image of the first wafer in a fabrication state. The first wafer can have a first verification structure. The method can include obtaining, when the first wafer is in the fabrication state, a first physical measurement. The first physical measurement can correspond to the first verification structure. The method can include determining that the first image matches the first reference image. The method can include obtaining an electrical parameter measurement corresponding to a verification structure of a received wafer in a post-fabrication state. The method can include calculating a physical parameter value based on the electrical parameter measurement. The method can include generating a verification response by comparing the physical parameter value to the first physical measurement. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163461 | Defective Soldering Point Intensive Extent Analysis System For Solder Paste Inspection And Method Thereof - A defective soldering point intensive extent analysis system for solder paste inspection and a method thereof are disclosed. After the circuit board is set with soldering pastes, the solder paste inspection can immediately detect a circuit board to generate a detection log, the information of defective soldering points in the detection log is analyzed to determine an aggregate of the defective soldering points set on the circuit board, so as to find a defective soldering point area, and generate and display defective soldering point alert information according to statistics of the defective soldering point area, thereby achieving the technical effect of conveniently analyzing the defective soldering points on the circuit board for accurate repair. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163462 | LOW-COST DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING RADAR TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTANCE OF COATED ARTICLES - Low-cost devices and methods for measuring radar transmission and/or reflectance of coated articles, as well as methods for forming coatings on articles are provided. An exemplary low-cost radar transmission and reflection measurement device includes a radar transmitter that emits a radar signal, a radar target to which the radar signal is directed, and a radar receiver that receives the radar signal. Further, the exemplary low-cost device includes a sample holder located between the radar transmitter and the radar target and between the radar target and the radar receiver. The sample holder receives a sample including a coating. The low-cost device also includes a controller connected to the radar transmitter and radar receiver. The controller measures a radar signal loss due to the coating. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163463 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM, METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - An apparatus includes a setting unit and an obtaining unit. The setting unit is configured to set an order of transmission for first data and second data, the first data being obtained by using radiation having first energy, the second data being obtained by using radiation having second energy that is lower than the first energy. The obtaining unit is configured to obtain the first data and the second data that have been transmitted in the set order of transmission. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163464 | APPARATUS FOR X RAY IRRADIATION - The present invention concerns an apparatus for irradiating goods with X-rays, comprising a first source of X-rays configured for emitting X-rays along a first irradiation volume centered on a longitudinal axis (X), and a conveyor configured for driving goods such as to expose a first portion of the goods through the first irradiation volume, | 2022-05-26 |
20220163465 | MEASURING ARRANGEMENT FOR X-RAY RADIATION HAVING REDUCED PARALLAX EFFECTS - A measuring arrangement ( | 2022-05-26 |
20220163466 | X-Ray beam shaping apparatus and method - A beam shaping apparatus ( | 2022-05-26 |
20220163467 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR VIRTUALLY EXECUTING AN OPERATION OF AN ENERGY DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROMETRY (EDS) SYSTEM IN REAL-TIME PRODUCTION LINE - Provided is a method for virtually executing an operation of an energy dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS) system in real time production line by analyzing a defect included in a material undergoing inspection based on computer vision, the method including receiving a scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the material including the defect, extracting an image-feature from the SEM image of the material; classifying the extracted image-feature under a predetermined label, predicting, based on the classified image-feature, an element associated with the defect included in the material and a shape of the predicted element, and grading the defect included in the material based on comparing the predicted element with a predetermined criteria. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163468 | DETECTION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT FREEZING HISTORY USING WATER PROTON NMR - A method of using the relaxation rate (R | 2022-05-26 |
20220163469 | ELECTROMAGNETIC IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY APPARATUS AND RELATED PLANAR SENSOR SYSTEM - According to various implementations, an apparatus for electromagnetic impedance spectrographic characterization of a material under test (MUT) includes: a planar array of at least two electrodes configured to be placed in electromagnetic communication with the MUT, wherein during operation of the planar array, at least one of the electrodes comprises a transmitting electrode for transmitting an electromagnetic signal over a range of frequencies through the MUT to at least one receiving electrode in the planar array; and a backer ground plate at least partially surrounding the at least two electrodes, the backer ground plate being electrically grounded and insulated from the at least two electrodes, wherein the backer ground plate extends from a plane formed by the at least two electrodes and separates the at least two electrodes to create an electrically isolated volume proximate to the at least two electrodes. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163470 | METHOD FOR CALCULATING LIQUID-SOLID INTERFACE MORPHOLOGY DURING GROWTH OF INGOT - The present invention provides a method for calculating the liquid-solid interface morphology during growth of the ingot. The method comprises providing a wafer, selecting plural sampling locations on the wafer and detecting electrical resistivity at the plural sampling locations, calculating height differences between the sampling locations based on the detected electrical resistivity, and illustrating the morphology of the liquid-solid interface based on the calculated height differences. The method of the invention has advantages including easy operation and low cost. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163471 | MOISTURE OR SATURATION ESTIMATION OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A method is provided for estimating the moisture or saturation level of an absorbent article, comprising: applying to a drive electrode embedded in the absorbent article a periodic drive signal; detecting a sense signal from a sense electrode embedded in the absorbent article, wherein the sense signal is a periodic pulse signal caused by the drive signal when there is moisture in the absorbent article; calculating variation rate or variation of the monotonically gradually varying envelop of the detected sense signal for a predetermined number of the periods of the periodic drive signal; and estimating the moisture level of the absorbent article based on the calculated variation rate or variation. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163472 | TUNGSTEN TRIOXIDE/SILICON NANOCOMPOSITE STRUCTURE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND GAS SENSING DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A method for manufacturing a tungsten trioxide/silicon nanocomposite structure includes steps as follows. A silicon substrate is provided, wherein a surface of the silicon substrate is formed with a plurality of microstructures. A tungsten trioxide precursor solution is provided, wherein the tungsten trioxide precursor solution is contacted with the silicon substrate. A hydrothermal synthesis step is conducted, wherein the tungsten trioxide precursor solution is reacted to form a plurality of tungsten trioxide particles on the plurality of microstructures, so as to obtain the tungsten trioxide/silicon nanocomposite structure. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163473 | RESISISTIVE METAL OXIDE GAS SENSOR, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SENSOR - A resistive metal oxide gas sensor comprises a support structure and a porous sensing layer ( | 2022-05-26 |
20220163474 | GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor comprises a gas separation membrane comprising substituted polyacetylene where a substituent group is combined to a double-bonded carbon atom in the backbone chain of the substituted polyacetylene and a sensing element configured to detect gas permeated through the gas separation membrane. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163475 | Gas-Sensitive Device - In accordance with an embodiment, a gas-sensitive device includes a substrate structure, and a gas sensitive capacitor. The gas sensitive capacitor a first capacitor electrode in form of a gas-sensitive layer on a first main surface region of an insulation layer, and a second capacitor electrode in form of a buried conductive region below the insulation layer, so that the insulation layer is arranged between the first and second capacitor electrode. The gas-sensitive layer comprises a sheet impedance which changes in response to the adsorption or desorption of gas molecules. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163476 | BIOCHEMICAL TEST CHIP - The present disclosure provides a biochemical test chip, including an insulating substrate, an electrode unit, a first insulating septum, a reactive layer and a second insulating septum. The electrode unit is located on the insulating substrate. The electrode unit includes a working electrode and a counter electrode. A current density of the counter electrode is greater than a current density of the working electrode. The first insulating septum is located on the electrode unit. The first insulating septum has an opening, which at least partially exposes the electrode unit. The reactive layer is located in the opening and is electrically connected to the electrode unit. The second insulating septum is located on the first insulating septum. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163477 | NFC-ENABLED TEST SENSORS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING THE SAME - An electrochemical test sensor is adapted to receive a fluid sample including an analyte. The electrochemical test sensor includes a base. The base includes an enzyme adapted to react with the analyte. The electrochemical test sensor further includes a plurality of electrodes, a near field communication (NFC) tag chip, an analog front end (AFE) and a microcontroller. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163478 | APPARATUS, METHODS AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS FOR DETERMINING ELECTRICAL OUTPUT SIGNALS FOR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Examples of the disclosure relate to apparatus, methods and computer programs for analysis of biological samples. The apparatus comprising means for: obtaining a model representing electrical properties of a biological sample where the biological sample comprises a plurality of different cell types and the model comprises a plurality of different sub-circuits where the sub-circuits represent individual structures within cells of the biological sample such that the sub-circuits have electrical properties corresponding to the electrical properties of the cells; using the obtained model to determine expected output signals obtained in response to an electrical signal provided between two or more electrodes positioned on the biological sample; and using the expected output signals to adjust one or more settings of the electrodes. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163479 | ELECTROCHEMICAL SENSOR AND METHOD OF FORMING THEREOF - Electrochemical sensors typically include capillaries or openings in a substrate which allow the gas present in the environment to make its way into the sensor. The present disclosure proposes the use of a hydrophobic layer, coating or surface in various arrangements around these openings in order to help prevent or restrict electrolyte leaving the sensor and also prevent moisture or other liquids entering the sensor. In some such electrochemical sensors, the hydrophobic layer acts to prevent or restrict electrolyte from drying out or leaving the sensor. In other such electrochemical sensors, there is a porous electrode and a liquid electrolyte, with the hydrophobic layer repelling the electrolyte from passing through the electrode and out of the electrochemical sensor. In yet other such electrochemical sensors, the sensor is manufactured forming at least one layer of hydrophobic material in order to help prevent or restrict electrolyte from drying out or from leaving the sensor, and also prevent or restrict moisture or other liquids entering the sensor. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163480 | METHOD OF SELECTING IONS BY ION MOBILITY SEPARATION AND ISOLATION OF IONS - A method of selecting ions comprises selecting ions corresponding to a target ion of interest by separating analyte ions according to their ion mobility, isolating first ions of the analyte ions, separating the first ions according to their ion mobility, and isolating second ions of the first ions. Preferably, the separation is accomplished by using a cyclic or closed-loop separator. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163481 | ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETER AND METHOD OF ANALYZING IONS - An ion mass spectrometer that has an ion channel shaped to modify the speed of a carrier gas as the carrier gas traverses the ion channel. In one case, the ion channel has segments of constant diameter in which the speed of the flowing gas is constant but different than the speed in other segments of the ion channel. This controlled variation in speed from segment to segment, together with the control of the axial electric field in the ion channel, provide greater control on the separation of ions in the ion channel. A method of analyzing ions based on a variation of at least one of axial electric field and of the speed of the flowing gas in the ion channel is also disclosed. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163482 | Method of Manufacture for an Ion Mobility Filter - The present techniques relate to methods of manufacturing MEMS gas sensors, for example, an ion mobility filter which may be used as a field asymmetric ion mobility spectrometry filter. The method comprises a step of providing a support with an aperture (S | 2022-05-26 |
20220163483 | METHOD FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE ASSESSMENT OF STEEL - An embodiment identifies a cause of change in magnetic permeability of an object under inspection and evaluates the state of surface treatment(s) of the object under inspection with high accuracy. An embodiment of the method includes preparing a non-destructive inspection apparatus; placing the object under inspection; generating eddy current in the object under inspection; continuously changing the penetration depth of an AC magnetic field in the object under inspection; calculating the value of impedance at each penetration depth in the object under inspection; and evaluating the state of the surface treatment(s) by: calculating the ratio between the value of impedance at each penetration depth in the object under inspection and the value of impedance at a corresponding penetration depth in steel which has not been subjected to a surface treatment; and identifying a cause of a change in magnetic permeability of the object under inspection based upon the calculated ratio. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163484 | EDDY CURRENT SENSOR - An eddy current sensor for detecting an eddy current that can be generated in a wafer includes a magnetic core. The core has a base, a central wall provided on the base in the center of the base in a first direction, and end walls provided on the base at either end portion of the base in the first direction. The eddy current sensor includes exciting coils which are disposed on the end walls and which generates an eddy current in the wafer, and a detecting coil which is disposed on the central wall and which detects the eddy current. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163485 | ULTRASONIC TESTING DEVICE AND ULTRASONIC TESTING METHOD - An ultrasonic testing device having a packaged semiconductor device as a testing target, the device including: an ultrasonic oscillator disposed to face the semiconductor device; a pulse generator generating a driving signal that is used in the generation of an ultrasonic wave to be output from the ultrasonic oscillator; and an analysis unit analyzing an output signal that is output from the semiconductor device in accordance with the irradiation of the ultrasonic wave from the ultrasonic oscillator, in which the pulse generator sets an optimal frequency of the driving signal such that the absorption of the ultrasonic wave in the semiconductor device is maximized. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163486 | ULTRASONIC DEVICE - An ultrasonic device, the device comprising at least one flexible ultrasonic transducer; and a clamp configured to mount the at least one transducer to a test object. Optionally, the clamp may comprise one or more bands and wherein the one or more bands can optionally be metal or at least part of the one or more bands may be formed of a conformable material such that the one or more bands comprises a conformable band or band portion. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163487 | ULTRASONIC SENSOR FOR GUIDED WAVE TESTING - An ultrasonic sensor for guided wave testing is disclosed. The sensor comprises a flexible circuit board ( | 2022-05-26 |
20220163488 | FULL TRAIN WHEEL CONTROL - An inspection system for inspecting an article, such as a railway wheel, is provided. The inspection system includes a robotic arm and a bath having a couplant. The inspection system has three sensors in the bath and in fluid communication with the couplant. The first sensor couples with the bath and is positioned within the bath to inspect a first area of an article. The second sensor couples with the bath different from the first sensor and is positioned to inspect a second area of the article. The third sensor is coupled with the bath and is positioned within the bath to inspect a third area of the article. One of the sensors couples with the bath such that during an inspection of the article within the bath the sensor may be adjusted to inspect a fourth area of the article. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163489 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ACOUSTIC MODELING OF DEFECTS IN COMPOSITE MATERIALS USING CALIBRATION PANELS FORMED BY ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - Disclosed herein is a calibration panel that models acoustic properties of defects in vehicle components made of composite materials. The calibration panel includes a body formed by additive manufacturing from a first digital material having an acoustic property selected to approximate an acoustic property of a composite material and an insert embedded within the body. The insert is formed of at least a second digital material having an acoustic property selected to approximate an acoustic property of a defect within the composite material. Also disclosed is a method for manufacturing vehicle components that are non-destructive evaluation (NDE)-compliant. The method includes receiving a proposed design of a component, manufacturing the calibration panel, and testing the calibration panel to determine if the insert is detectable using acoustic emission testing. The method also includes rejecting, in response to a not-detectable status of the insert, the proposed design of the component. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163490 | Methods and Devices of Detecting Frictional Interference of a Mechanical Component Within a Vehicle - Methods and devices for detecting frictional interference of one or more mechanical components within a vehicle that are driven by an electric motor. The testing includes: determining that an amount of current drawn by the electric motor while driving the one or more mechanical components is above a predetermined threshold; detecting vibrations caused by the one or more mechanical components while being driven by the electric motor; analyzing the vibrations by a Fast Fourier Transform (FFT); and based on an output from the FFT, determining the frictional interference of the one or more mechanical components. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163491 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COMPONENT INTERCONNECTION IN HPLC - A system for component interconnection for use in liquid chromatography includes a first switching valve and a second switching valve. A first connecting line fluidly connects the first switching valve to the second switching valve. A second connecting line fluidly connects the first switching valve to the second switching valve. A metering device is located in the first connecting line. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163492 | CONNECTION ASSEMBLY FOR CHROMATOGRAPH - A connection assembly for a chromatograph is used for connection to a flow path of the chromatograph, and includes a tube, a housing and a ferrule. The housing has an opening into which an end portion of the tube forming the flow path is insertable. The ferrule is formed of resin having chemical resistance and holds the tube in the opening of the housing while surrounding the tube. The ferrule has an inner peripheral surface coming into contact with the tube and an outer peripheral surface coming into contact with the housing. The friction coefficient between the inner peripheral surface of the ferrule and the tube, and the friction coefficient between the outer peripheral surface and the housing are equal to or larger than 0.3. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163493 | A CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM - Disclosed is a chromatography system arranged to perform automated chromatography column efficiency testing for a specific column to determine efficiency parameters such as h and As and optionally to further provide guidance to the user with respect to column efficiency, the system having a controller arranged to automatically access data to enable the calculation of a column compression plate height, said data being derived from at least stored parameters of the specific column and the resin to be used in that column, thereby to calculate the efficiency of the column. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163494 | METHODS FOR DETECTING CHROMOGRANIN A BY MASS SPECTROMETRY - Provided are methods for detecting chromogranin A by mass spectrometry. In another aspect, provided herein are methods for quantitating chromogranin A by mass spectrometry. In another aspect, provided herein are methods for prognosis of or measuring the size of neuroendocrine tumors by mass spectrometry. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163495 | ION CHROMATOGRAPH - In an ion chromatograph, a sample that is included in an eluent and is to be measured is separated into ion species components by a separation column. An electrode liquid to be introduced into an input port is branched by a three-way valve and is discharged from each of a first output port and a second output port. An eluent from the separation column passes through an eluent flow path of an ion suppressor. An electrode liquid from the first and second output ports passes through each of an anode-side flow path and a cathode-side flow path of the ion suppressor. Ion exchange is performed by electrolysis between an eluent that passes through the eluent flow path and an electrode liquid that passes through the anode-side flow path and the cathode-side flow path, and a sample that passes through the eluent flow path and is separated by the separation column is detected by a detector. A backward flow of an electrode liquid in the cathode-side flow path is suppressed by a backward flow suppression mechanism. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163496 | Chemical Hydrogen Peroxide Indicator - The disclosed hydrogen peroxide indicator includes a substrate on which is disposed an indicator composition that includes at least one of a select group of indicator compounds and a catalyst. As a result of contact with hydrogen peroxide, the indicator composition changes color, even from colorless to having a visually observable color, thereby providing an indication of the presence of hydrogen peroxide. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163497 | GAS SENSOR TESTING APPARATUS AND METHODS - The technology relates to transportable gas detector and associated methods. The transportable gas detector comprises a gas sensor housed within a chamber and configured to detect gas in the environment surrounding the chamber. To test the gas sensor, test gas is pumped from a gas source directly into the chamber from the one or more inlets. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING ENERGY OF NATURAL GAS COMPONENTS - The disclosure provides a method for measuring energy of natural gas components. The method may comprise obtaining, at a plurality of time points, the natural gas components at a target position in a natural gas transmission channel to obtain a distribution of the natural gas components in an area that the natural gas energy is to be measured. The method may comprise determining, based on the calorific value of natural gas at the each time point in each subarea of the plurality of subareas, a calorific value distribution function corresponding to the each subarea. The method may comprise determining, based on the calorific value distribution function corresponding to the each subarea, natural gas energy of the each subarea. The method may comprise determining, based on the natural gas energy of the each subarea, the natural gas energy of the area that the natural gas energy is to be measured. | 2022-05-26 |
20220163499 | ELECTRICAL IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE, REAL-TIME, TRACKING OF RELATIVE WATER CONTENT AND STRESS RESPONSES IN PLANTS - Methods and apparatus for electrical impedance spectroscopy for non-destructive, real-time, tracking of relative water content and stress responses in plants. | 2022-05-26 |