50th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 33 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210389213 | METHOD FOR MONITORING AT LEAST ONE BEARING OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, IN PARTICULAR OF A MOTORIZED VEHICLE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE - A method for monitoring at least one bearing of a motor vehicle which has the bearing and at least one electric machine, and can be operated by the electric machine supplying the electric machine with alternating electric current which is made available by power electronics, assigned to the electric machine, of the motor vehicle, as a result of which the electric machine is operated as an electric machine, by which the motor vehicle is operated, detecting the alternating current, made available by the power electronics, by at least one alternating current sensor; determining at least one torque which is made available by the electric machine in order to drive the motor vehicle, in accordance with the detected alternating current; and monitoring the bearing in accordance with the determined torque. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389214 | MACHINE HEALTH MONITORING - Devices, systems, and techniques are described that relate to the monitoring of various types of components in industrial systems. These include battery-less monitors that run on power harvested from their environments, systems for acquiring monitor data for the components in a facility, and/or techniques for processing monitor data to reliably determine the status of individual components and other system parameters. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389215 | DISPOSABLE BLOOD SAMPLER FOR BLOOD BRAID OF BLOOD BAG - A disposable blood sampler for a blood braid of a blood bag includes a blood taking needle cannula, a threaded cannula, a blood braid clamp, a connecting pipe, a needle inserting sheet and a blood braid. The blood taking needle cannula includes a tubular threaded structure at both ends, a bottom port of the threaded cannula is connected with the blood taking needle cannula, and an upper port of the threaded cannula includes symmetrically distributed clamping slots extending to a middle lower part of the wall. Grips are arranged on the outer wall surface of the blood braid clamp, and the blood braid clamp is arranged in the threaded cannula. The grip is arranged outside the clamping slot, and the connecting pipe is directly inserted into the upper port. An inner cavity in which the needle inserting sheet is placed is arranged inside the inner part of the connecting pipe. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389216 | FIXATION OF A BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL - The present invention relates to a method for the treatment of a biological material, comprising the steps
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20210389217 | SPECIAL VERTICAL EMBEDDING BOX FOR TOMOGRAPHIC PLASTINATION - A special vertical embedding box for tomographic plastination comprises two panels oppositely provided and a sealing part provided in the two panels. The two panels are fixed by fixing pieces, and the sealing part comprises vertical sealing strips and a horizontal sealing strip that are connected between the two panels in a fixed manner. The horizontal sealing strip is provided between the lower portions of the two vertical sealing strips, thus forming a flat vertical space with an open upper end and the other three sides sealed. The embedding box is placed vertically during use, so that liquid medicine will not be spilled out. Acetone will escape from the top of the embedding box in the form of air bubbles during an infiltration process, so that there is no need to add polymers twice before curing, thus reducing process steps and drug consumption. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389218 | UNIVERSAL MATERIAL TESTER WITH SEVERAL CONSECUTIVELY ARRANGED TEST UNITS - A universal material tester with two or more consecutively arranges test units has a test tool supporting carriage, which is provided with a removable partition that allows conversion of the test-unit installation socket from a multiple test unit holder into a single test-unit holder, or vice versa. An advantage of the tester is a possibility of expanding dynamic range of measurements by using two or more test units, which are installed in series at one setting and can be used in sequential tests without replacement but with different measurement ranges. This broadens the dynamic measurement ranges and allows revealing material properties otherwise unattainable. The test units may be combined with an imaging device installed in series with the test tools that engage the sample physically. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389219 | Coal Rock Three-dimensional Strain Field Visual System and Method under Complex Geological Structure - Coal rock three-dimensional strain field visual system and method are provided under a complex geological structure. The system includes a stress condition simulation system and a strain monitoring system. The stress condition simulation system includes a similar simulation experiment rack, a loading system and a circular slideway. The method includes preparing a 3D printing wire, printing a strain visual similar model, simulating a stratum dip angle and a gas-containing condition, applying stress fields, recording a cracking and dyeing condition of microcapsules inside the model, and the like. The system can realize tracing the generation and development of internal cracks in simulation models with complex geological conditions, and tracing the three-dimensional movement of internal ink dots to draw four-dimensional images of displacement fields. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389220 | Method For Measuring Counting Rates Or Measured Variables Dependent On The Counting Rates And Apparatus For Measuring Counting Rates Or Measured Variables Dependent On The Counting Rates - A method for measuring counting rates or measured variables dependent on the counting rates for determining a density profile of at least two substances with different densities arranged within a container by using a plurality of detectors is provided. The method includes recording respective gamma rays which have penetrated at least partially through at least one of the substances by using the detectors, and generating a respective counting rate or a respective measured variable dependent on the counting rate only on the basis of respectively recorded gamma rays of which the respective gamma energy is greater than or equal to an energy threshold value, the energy threshold value being a minimum of 0.5 times a Compton energy value of a Compton gap of the gamma rays. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389221 | INSTRUMENT AND METHOD FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENT OF SURFACE VISCOSITY OF VISCOUS LIQUID - A method is provided for determining the surface viscosity of a liquid in which a thread is formed from a drop of the liquid. The thread is lengthened and its minimum radius h | 2021-12-16 |
20210389222 | Sensor And Methods For Detecting and Quantifying Ions And Molecules - An apparatus comprises a housing defining a chamber that has a liquid disposed therein, and a sensor submerged in the liquid. The sensor comprises a porous conductive film on a substrate, and the film comprises chemiresistive semiconducting metal oxide structures. The sensor also comprises an electrode pair operably connected to the porous conductive film for generating electric current in the film and for detecting a change in an electrical property of the film. The apparatus can be used to detect, identify, and quantify ions and molecules in a liquid sample. Molecules and ions, in a liquid sample, that interact with the porous conductive film can cause a change in an electrical property of the film. The change in electrical property of the film can be correlated with the presence and amount of the molecules or ions. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389223 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING A PARTICLE ACCUMULATION ON A MEMBRANE, DEVICE FOR AUTOMATED ANALYSIS, AND SAMPLE-PREPARATION UNIT THEREFOR - A method for parallel determination of contrasting particles on a membrane when analyzing an accumulation of particles on the same membrane using an optical microscope is provided. The method involves increasing the transparency of the membrane to light radiation before analyzing particle accumulation. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389224 | A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING MICROBIAL CONTAMINANTS IN AN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS - An exemplary embodiment of an apparatus for detecting microbiological activity in an industrial process may include a plurality of satellite units, a processing unit, and a main analysis unit. Each satellite unit may be configured to sample a liquid from the industrial process at a plurality of respective locations, periodically analyse a sample, carry out an impedance analysis to count and measure the size of particles passing through an orifice, and generate sample results data corresponding to the number and size of particles in each sample. The processing unit may be configured to compare the sample results data to a predetermined criterion and to generate an alert signal if the particle data is outside of the predetermined criterion. The main analysis unit may be configured to carry out a combined impedance and electromagnetic emission analysis of a sample of liquid from the industrial process following generation of the alert signal. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389225 | A FLOW CYTOMETRIC DETECTION METHOD FOR LYMPHOCYTE IN IMMUNE CELLS - The present application relates to a flow cytometric detection method for lymphocytes in immune cells. The method includes steps of: a) lymphocyte samples stained with immunofluorescent antibodies were added into the pre-cooled PBS-EDTA solution, and the cells were mixed and prepared for flow cytometry detection; b) starting up and warming up a flow cytometer system, adjusting the flow speed, then adding PBS-EDTA solution into a sample tube, and flushing a nozzle system of liquid stream; c) the sample of homogenous cells obtained in step a) is added to the sample tube and then tested. The present detection method can separate cell subpopulations, so that the analysis and detection are more accurate, and is especially suitable for detecting cell subpopulations with small number of cells, thereby saving antibodies and reagents. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389226 | FLOW CYTOMETER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR SMART FLOW CYTOMETERS WITH SELF MONITORING - In some embodiments, a plurality of smart flow cytometers are coupled into communication with a computer communication network. A central repair server system is coupled into communication with the computer communication network and the plurality of smart flow cytometers. Each of the plurality of smart flow cytometers includes a monitoring system coupled to monitor differing operational parameters of the smart flow cytometer for possible failure. The monitoring system can detect an advanced failure of components based on the operational parameters being monitored. The monitoring system can also detect an advanced need for repair and maintenance based on the operational parameters being monitored. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389227 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CHARACTERIZING AN OBJECT - An optical method of characterizing an object comprises providing an object to be characterized, the object having at least one nanoscale feature; illuminating the object with coherent plane wave optical radiation having a wavelength larger than the nanoscale feature; capturing a diffraction intensity pattern of the radiation which is scattered by the object; supplying the diffraction intensity pattern to a neural network trained with a training set of diffraction intensity patterns corresponding to other objects with a same nanoscale feature as the object to be characterized, the neural network configured to recover information about the object from the diffraction intensity pattern; and making a characterization of the object based on the recovered information. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389228 | HIGH EFFICIENCY AND HIGH SENSITIVITY PARTICLE CAPTURE TYPE TERAHERTZ SENSING SYSTEM - Provided is a high efficiency and high sensitivity particle capture type terahertz sensing system. The particle capture type terahertz sensing system includes a sensing substrate to capture particles, and a terahertz sensor to emit terahertz electromagnetic waves to the sensing substrate to sense the particles, wherein the sensing substrate includes a base substrate and a particle capture structure layer formed on the base substrate, the particle capture structure layer includes a plurality of slits for focusing the terahertz electromagnetic waves, the particle capture structure layer captures the particles in the plurality of slits using dielectrophoresis, and an area in which the terahertz electromagnetic waves converge to the plurality of slits matches an area in which the particles are captured in the plurality of slits through the dielectrophoresis. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389229 | OPTICAL SYSTEM AND FLOW CYTOMETER - An optical system is provided which comprises: a light source ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389230 | Devices, Systems, And Methods For Testing Surface Covering Materials - An apparatus can comprise a basin that is configured to hold water. A heating source can be configured to heat the water in the basin to a temperature within a select range. A water-permeable substrate can extend across an upper surface of the basin, the water-permeable substrate simulating a subfloor (or other material upon which a covering material is positioned). Samples can be placed on the water-permeable substrate for a select duration to determine effects of moisture exposure from underneath, e.g., the subfloor. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389231 | FUEL/WATER SEPARATOR PROBE - A method and apparatus are provided for controlling a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary control system includes a controller, at least one monitor, an output, and a remediation system. The monitor of the control system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The output of the control system may automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action. The remediation system of the control system may take at least one corrective action to remediate the corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. One or more sensors may be employed to signal proper operation of the remediation system. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389232 | COUPLING LINK WITH INTEGRATED BEAM BLOCKING AND A BEARING ASSEMBLY USING AN AXIAL PRELOADING TECHNIQUE - An apparatus for providing an improved coupling link with integrated beam blocking and a bearing assembly using an axial preloading technique is disclosed. The apparatus may include a coupling link comprising a first end, a second end, and a middle section. The middle section may be connectable to a beam blocking element. The first end may include a first bearing assembly and may be connectable to a motor drive arm. The second end may include a second bearing assembly and may be connectable to an optical-mechanical element. In some examples, the apparatus may be used in various optical measurement and testing applications and environments. In some examples, the improved coupling link may also utilize an axial preloading technique to minimize excessive movement in bearings assemblies. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389233 | LATERAL FLOW ASSAY HOUSING AND METHOD OF CORRECTING COLOR, INTENSITY, FOCUS, AND PERSPECTIVE OF AN IMAGE OF THE TEST RESULTS - A lateral flow assay device includes several markers, a color bar, and/or a grayscale on the housing of the lateral flow assay device. The markers are used to assist in focusing a mobile device's camera on the control line of the lateral flow assay device. The markers may be used to adjust the perspective of an image taken from the control line and the test line of the lateral flow assay device. The markers may be used to locate the images of the control line, the test line, the color bar, and/or the grayscale on the image. The image of the color bar and the grayscale may be used to adjust the colors and intensity of the image. The images of the test line and the control line may then be used to determine the test results of the lateral flow assay device. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389234 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING ENHANCED TRUNCATED-CORRELATION PHOTOTHERMAL COHERENCE TOMOGRAPHY - Systems and methods are provided for performing thermophotonic imaging using cross-correlation and subsequent time-gated truncation. Photothermal radiation is detected with an infrared camera while exciting a sample with a chirped set of incident optical pulses and time-dependent photothermal signal data is processed using a method that involves performing cross-correlation and subsequent time-gated truncation. The post-cross-correlation truncation method results in depth-resolved images with axial and lateral resolution beyond the well-known thermal-diffusion-length-limited, depth-integrated nature of conventional imaging modalities. An axially resolved photothermal image sequence can be obtained, capable of reconstructing three-dimensional visualizations of photothermal features in wide classes of materials. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389235 | GAS MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND GAS MEASUREMENT METHOD - After a measurement-target gas has been introduced into a measurement cell ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389236 | PHASING CORRECTION - Memory efficient methods determine corrected color values from image data acquired by a nucleic acid sequencer during a base calling cycle. Such methods may: (a) obtain an image of a substrate (e.g., a portion of a flow cell) including a plurality of sites where nucleic acid bases are read; (b) measure color values of the plurality of sites from the image of the substrate; (c) store the color values in a processor buffer of the sequencer's one or more processors; (d) retrieve partially phase-corrected color values of the plurality of sites, where the partially phase-corrected color values were stored in the sequencer's memory during an immediately preceding base calling cycle; (e) determine a prephasing correction; and (f) determine the corrected color values. In various implementations, these operations are all performed during a single base calling cycle. In certain embodiments, the methods additionally include using the corrected color values to make base calls for the plurality of sites. Sequencers may be designed or configured to implement such methods. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389237 | LIGHT SOURCE FOR SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS, SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS METHOD - [Object] An optimal structure for spectroscopically analyzing a solid-phase or liquid-phase sample in a wavelength range of 1100 to 1200 nm by using supercontinuum light is provided. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389238 | SPECIMEN INSPECTION APPARATUS AND SPECIMEN INSPECTION METHOD - According to an embodiment of a specimen inspection apparatus, the specimen inspection apparatus may comprise: a radiation unit; a reflection unit; a focus adjusting unit; a reception unit; and a control unit. The specimen inspection apparatus may comprise: a radiation unit for emitting a terahertz wave; a reflection unit for changing the path of a terahertz wave emitted from the radiation unit; a focus adjusting unit for forming an irradiation region on a specimen according to the path of the terahertz wave; a reception unit for receiving individual terahertz waves obtained by reflection, by the specimen, of the terahertz wave irradiated onto the first region; and a control unit for controlling the distance between at least two elements among the plurality of elements, and detecting whether the specimen is defective, according to the reflectivity difference between the terahertz waves. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389239 | LASER DISPERSION SPECTROSCOPY FOR BOREHOLE ANALYSIS - This disclosure presents a process and system to determine characteristics of a subterranean formation proximate a borehole. Borehole material is typically pumped from the borehole, though borehole material can be used within the borehole as well. Extracted material of interest is collected from the borehole material and prepared for analyzation. Typically, the preparation can be a separation process, a filtering process, a moisture removal process, a pressure control process, a flow control process, a cleaning process, and other preparation processes. The prepared extracted material is placed in a laser dispersion spectroscopy device (LDS) where measurements can be taken. A LDS analyzer can generate results utilizing the measurements, where the results of the extracted material can include one or more of composition parameters, alkene parameters, and signature change parameters. The results can be communicated to other systems and processes to be used as inputs into well site operation plans and decisions. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389240 | OPTICAL DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS - The optical device for measuring at least one of reflected light (BRDF) and transmitted light (BTDF) from a sample, in all spherical directions of space around the sample, for each spherical direction of incident light includes a light source, and a goniophotometer configured to measure at least one of: directions of the incident light in spherical coordinates, and directions of the reflected light in spherical coordinates. The device further includes a dispersive screen, and a multi-sensor imaging device. The goniophotometer includes a first articulated arm supporting the light source; and a second articulated arm supporting the sample or a sample holder. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389241 | Highly Stable Semiconductor Lasers and Sensors for III-V and Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits - Building blocks are provided for on-chip chemical sensors and other highly-compact photonic integrated circuits combining interband or quantum cascade lasers and detectors with passive waveguides and other components integrated on a III-V or silicon. A MWIR or LWIR laser source is evanescently coupled into a passive extended or resonant-cavity waveguide that provides evanescent coupling to a sample gas (or liquid) for spectroscopic chemical sensing. In the case of an ICL, the uppermost layer of this passive waveguide has a relatively high index of refraction that enables it to form the core of the waveguide, while the ambient air, consisting of the sample gas, functions as the top cladding layer. A fraction of the propagating light beam is absorbed by the sample gas if it contains a chemical species having a fingerprint absorption feature within the spectral linewidth of the laser emission. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389242 | Highly Stable Semiconductor Lasers and Sensors for III-V and Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits - Building blocks are provided for on-chip chemical sensors and other highly-compact photonic integrated circuits combining interband or quantum cascade lasers and detectors with passive waveguides and other components integrated on a III-V or silicon. A MWIR or LWIR laser source is evanescently coupled into a passive extended or resonant-cavity waveguide that provides evanescent coupling to a sample gas (or liquid) for spectroscopic chemical sensing. In the case of an ICL, the uppermost layer of this passive waveguide has a relatively high index of refraction that enables it to form the core of the waveguide, while the ambient air, consisting of the sample gas, functions as the top cladding layer. A fraction of the propagating light beam is absorbed by the sample gas if it contains a chemical species having a fingerprint absorption feature within the spectral linewidth of the laser emission. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389243 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFICATION OF BACTERIA IN WATER USING FLUORESCENCE SPECTRA MEASUREMENTS AND MACHINE-LEARNING - The present invention provides a system and a method for rapid quantification of bacteria in high-quality water using fluorescence spectra measurements and machine- learning. The invention is applicable to drinking water distribution systems, water purification plants, food and beverage industry, and pharma and medical industry. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389244 | Wide-field nanosecond imaging methods using wide-field optical modulators - Improved resolution of a time-varying optical image is provided with a wide field optical intensity modulator having a bandwidth greater than that of the detector array(s). The modulator configuration can have high photon collection efficiency, e.g. by using polarization modulation to split the incident light into several timegated channels. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389245 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ALLERGEN DETECTION - The present disclosure is drawn to devices and systems for target detection in samples, particularly allergen detection in food samples. The allergen detection system includes a sampler, a disposable analysis cartridge and a detection device with an optimized optical system. The allergen detection utilizes nucleic acid molecules as detection agents and detection probes. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389246 | METHOD AND SYSTEM INCORPORATING BEAM SHAPING OPTICS AND BEAM STABILIZATION - This disclosure pertains to analytical instruments and related methods incorporating beam shaping optics for differentiating very bright and closely related signals over a wide range of operating conditions with an improved and uniform performance. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389247 | LUMINESCENCE IMAGING FOR GEMSTONE SCREENING - Systems and methods here may be used for a setup of image capturing of a gemstone, such as a diamond, exposed to different light sources. Some examples utilize a setup that both sends light and captures the image through multiple dichroic beam splitters at pre-selected timing. The multiple light source and multiple dichroic beam splitter arrangement allows for multiple gemstones to be analyzed using multiple methods with minimal moving, changing, or adjusting the equipment for different samples. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389248 | Method and Apparatus for Terahertz or Microwave Imaging - An apparatus and method for imaging using microwave or terahertz radiation are described. The apparatus ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389249 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND OPTICAL MEASUREMENT METHOD - An optical measurement device includes a light detection element for detecting detection light including fluorescence generated from an immuno-chromatography test piece irradiated with excitation light and scattered light caused by the excitation light and having a phase equivalent to that of the excitation light, and a cancel circuit for processing a detection signal corresponding to the detection light. The cancel circuit removes a signal component corresponding to the scattered light from the detection signal on the basis of a phase difference between the fluorescence and the scattered light. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389250 | BODILY EMISSION ANALYSIS - Apparatus and methods are described for use with feces of a subject that are disposed within a toilet bowl, and an output device. One or more light sensors are configured to receive light from the toilet bowl, while the feces are disposed within the toilet bowl. A computer processor analyzes the received light, and, in response thereto, detects a currently-occurring inflammatory bowel disease episode, and/or a predicted upcoming inflammatory bowel disease episode. The computer processor generates an output on the output device, at least partially in response thereto. Other applications are also described. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389251 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT SCREENING - Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is characterized by the progressive loss of renal function which eventually leads to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). CKD affects roughly 30 million Americans, costs billions of dollars in healthcare spending annually, and leaves thousands of patients reliant on burdensome dialysis treatments while waiting for a transplant. Fortunately, CKD may be controllable if diagnosed early in the disease progression. RAMETRIX™ is a novel public health screening technology for early diagnosis and detection of CKD. This technology uses Raman spectroscopy and chemometrics to analyze the molecular composition of urine and other biological fluids. RAMETRIX™ is a fast, non-invasive, accurate, and inexpensive diagnostic tool that can revolutionize the way healthcare providers detect and treat CKD. The RAMETRIX™ AutoScanner is a system enabling more efficient sample processing in large-scale settings such as hospitals and medical laboratories. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389252 | METHOD FOR PREPARING SOLID-STATE PHOTONIC CRYSTAL IPN COMPOSITE FUNCTIONALIZED WITH ENZYME, PHOTONIC CRYSTAL IPN COMPOSITE PREPARED BY THE METHOD AND BIOSENSOR USING THE PHOTONIC CRYSTAL IPN COMPOSITE - The present invention relates to a method for preparing a solid-state photonic crystal IPN composite functionalized with an enzyme, a photonic crystal IPN composite prepared by the method, and a biosensor using the photonic crystal IPN composite. The method of the present invention includes (1) mixing a nonreactive chiral dopant with a reactive nematic mesogen, curing the mixture, and removing the chiral dopant while maintaining a helical structure, to form a solid-state helical photonic crystal structure, (2) infiltrating a PAA hydrogel into the internal space of the photonic crystal structure, followed by curing to form an IPN-structured composite, and (3) immobilizing an enzyme in the IPN-structured composite. The PAA hydrogel is infiltrated into the solid-state helical photonic crystal structure and the enzyme is immobilized such that a pH change caused by the enzymatic reaction induces shrinkage and expansion of the PAA hydrogel, leading to a color change. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389253 | POLYMER-ENHANCED COLORIMETRIC DETECTION OF AMINE-BASED ADDITIVES - A method of detecting an amine-based additive in wellbore servicing fluid (WSF) comprising contacting an aliquot of WSF with an amine detector reagent and aqueous medium to form a detection solution; wherein the amine detector reagent comprises an amine detector compound, and a polar organic solvent (POS) with flash point >105° C.; wherein the WSF comprises the amine-based additive; and wherein the detection solution is characterized by at least one absorption peak wavelength in 380-760 nm; detecting an absorption intensity for detection solution at a wavelength within ±20% of the at least one absorption peak wavelength; comparing the absorption intensity of detection solution at the wavelength within ±20% of the at least one absorption peak wavelength with a target absorption intensity of amine-based additive to determine the amount of amine-based additive in WSF; and comparing the amount of amine-based additive in WSF with a target amount of amine-based additive. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389254 | METHOD FOR MEASURING CONCENTRATION OF POLYELECTROLYTE AND PHOSPHONATE BLENDS - The present invention relates to utilization of lanthanide time resolved fluorescence for determining total concentration of polyelectrolyte or phosphonate in a sample. In the method sample comprising two or more polyelectrolytes and/or phosphonates is acidified followed by admixing the acidified sample with a reagent comprising a lanthanide(lll) ion. The polyelectrolyte or phosphonate in the sample are allowed to interact with the reagent comprising the lanthanide(lll) ion, followed by exciting the sample and detecting a signal deriving from the lanthanide(lll) ion, and determining the concentration of the polyelectrolyte or phosphonate in the sample by using the detected signal. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389255 | Testing H2S Scavengers Polymerization Factors - Scavenging chemicals used in mitigation treatments of hydrogen sulfide in hydrocarbon streams often continue to react and form polymers that foul the processing system. Disclosed herein are methods for determining if a scavenging chemical mitigator, or its reaction or degradation product, will polymerized during or after mitigation treatments. This information allows for the optimization of mitigation treatments that pre-emptively control or prevent polymer formation. Such pre-emption measures reduce the cost and time related to remedial actions to treat polymer-fouled equipment. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389256 | FAILURE ANALYSIS METHOD WITH IMPROVED DETECTION ACCURACY FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY NODE - A method includes: determining a defective area in a semiconductor device of a semiconductor wafer; thinning the semiconductor wafer from a backside of the semiconductor wafer; bonding a first substrate to the backside of the semiconductor wafer, wherein the first substrate includes an opening and the defective area is exposed through the opening; and performing a test on the defective area by projecting a light beam from the backside through the opening. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389257 | MULTI-ARM ROBOT USED FOR TUNNEL LINING INSPECTION AND DEFECT DIAGNOSIS IN OPERATION PERIOD - A multi-arm robot used for tunnel lining inspection and defect diagnosis in an operation period, including a moving platform, where an environment detection device and a defect infection device are disposed on the moving platform, the defect infection device is disposed on the moving platform by using a multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm, and an attitude detection module is disposed on each multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm; a controller receives environmental data and mechanical arm attitude data sensed by the environment detection device and the attitude detection module, and sends a control instruction to the moving platform and the multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical arm according to the environmental data, to implement movement of the robot; and the controller receives tunnel lining structural data sensed by the defect infection device, and performs defect diagnosis. Overall automatic inspection can be implemented both on the surface and inside of the tunnel lining. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389258 | MATERIAL COUNTING METHOD AND COMPUTER DEVICE - A method for examining and counting incoming materials includes receiving three-dimensional scanned images of the incoming materials, wherein the three-dimensional scanned image is taken by an X-ray machine. The three-dimensional scanned image is preprocessed, each type of material is identified by a pre-trained material classification model and other information relevant thereto is collected, and a first total number of materials of each type is counted to obtain the total number of materials of each type. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389259 | LAMINATE STATE CALCULATION METHOD, LAMINATED STATE CALCULATION APPARATUS, AND LAMINATED STATE CALCULATION PROGRAM - A method for calculating a laminate state of a CFRP laminate according to an embodiment includes acquiring a plurality of images of a cross section of the CFRP laminate orthogonal to a lamination direction by imaging the CFRP laminate with X-rays at a plurality of different positions in the lamination direction, the CFRP laminate including first layers including carbon fibers oriented in a first direction orthogonal to the lamination direction and second layers including carbon fibers oriented in a second direction orthogonal to the lamination direction and different from the first direction, and calculating a parameter correlated with a quantity of voids formed in the first layers and the second layers from the plurality of acquired images, and distinguishing between the first layers and the second layers using the calculated parameter. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389260 | CT SCANNER AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING A CT EXAMINATION OF AN OBJECT - CT scanner comprising a scanning conveyor ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389261 | MUON TOMOGRAPHY FOR 3D NONDESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION - A system for non-destructive examination of three-dimensional (3D) printed objects includes a muon source directs muon particles at and through the 3D object and a muon detector receives the muon particles from the muon source to produce a muon signal which is representative of the 3D object. A first computing device executes an algorithm to analyze the muon signal. The analysis comprises creating a 3D rendering of the 3D object based upon the muon signal; preparing a physics-based digital model of the 3D object; and comparing the 3D rendered object to the digital model to identify defects within the 3D object. An augmented reality (AR) device and a second computing device may communicate with the first computing device and receive the 3d rendered object and the digital model. This can used on earth, in space, on a moon or asteroid or another planet as muons occur naturally in these environments. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389262 | X-RAY ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND X-RAY GENERATION UNIT - The X-ray analysis apparatus contains an X-ray generation unit. The X-ray generation unit includes a target plate having a target that is irradiated with an electron beam from an electron beam source and generates X-rays, X-ray convergence optics that converges X-rays generated from the target in conjunction with a movement of the target plate, and a driving unit that changes a position of the target plate or the X-ray convergence optics relative to the electron beam source. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389263 | METHOD OF CHARACTERIZING, DISTINGUISHING, AND MEASURING A CONTACT REGION - Methods of determining thermal properties of a contact region are provided. The method comprises receiving temperature data of a sensor; determining a temperature distribution of heat penetration from a sensor to at least one material; applying a correction to the temperature distribution; iteratively analyzing the corrected temperature distribution; and outputting thermal properties of a contact region, the contact region being a region between the sensor and the at least one material. The method may further comprise determining thermal properties of the at least one material; and determining corrected thermal properties of the material using the thermal properties of the contact region. The method may further comprise automatically determining an appropriate time window for measuring properties of the at least one material to minimize effects of the contact region. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389264 | GAS SENSOR, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING GAS SENSOR, AND FUEL CELL VEHICLE - A gas sensor includes a gas detecting element that includes a first electrode, a metal oxide layer, and a second electrode; and a first insulating film that has an opening allowing the second electrode to be partially exposed therethrough and covers the first electrode, the metal oxide layer, and another part of the second electrode. The metal oxide layer has a characteristic where its resistance value changes as the second electrode makes contact with gas molecules including hydrogen atoms. A first step is provided at a portion lying on an interface between the metal oxide layer and the second electrode and located within the opening as viewed in plan view. A local region is provided in the metal oxide layer and near the first step. A degree of oxygen deficiency of the local region is greater than a degree of oxygen deficiency of other regions in the metal oxide layer. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389265 | SELF-CALIBRATING POLYMER NANO COMPOSITE (PNC) SENSING ELEMENT - Aspects of the present application allow for measurement of a calibrated resistance for a resistive film in a sensing element, such that effects from contact resistance and background resistance drifts due to factors such as temperature, strain or aging can be reduced or eliminated. In some embodiments, by taking a plurality of two-terminal resistance measurements between various pairs of electrodes on a resistive film, a contact-resistance-independent resistance of a reference portion of the resistive film can be determined. Further, a contact-resistance-independent resistance of a sensing portion of the resistive film can be determined based on a plurality of two-terminal resistance measurements between pairs of electrodes. The resistance of the reference portion can be removed from the measured resistance of the sensing portion, such that variations in the reference portion resistance that are not caused by a sensed environmental condition may be compensated. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389266 | ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS MIXTURE DETECTION AND MEASURING SYSTEM - The invention relates to a mixture measuring system to detect and measure the composition of elements and compounds in a mixture. The system is connected to a cloud server, and it has a canister housing structure in which a sample taking cylinder is inserted to measure the capacitance of the mixture. The system comprises a sonar to measure the volume of the mixture in the cylinder, a gyroscope frame structure which supports a gyroscope stabilizer and other modules including a thermoelectric module, a heat dissipation device, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and data processing control. The system enables instant and accurate detection of the composition in the mixture. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389267 | SENSOR ELEMENT AND GAS SENSOR - A sensor element includes an element body and a porous protective layer arranged to cover a part of a surface of the element body. The protective layer includes an inlet protective layer arranged to cover a gas inlet formed in the surface of the element body, and at least a part of a face included in the surface of the element body, the face on which the gas inlet is opens, and an arithmetic average roughness Rap of an inner peripheral surface of an internal space of the inlet protective layer satisfies at least one of conditions below: the arithmetic average roughness Rap is 8 μm or more, and the arithmetic average roughness Rap is higher than an arithmetic average roughness Rac of a bonding surface of the protective layer, the bonding surface at which the protective layer is bonded to the element body. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389268 | SENSOR ELEMENT OF GAS SENSOR - A sensor element includes: an element base including a gas distribution part communicating from a gas inlet; and a leading-end protective layer including an inner layer covering an end portion and four side surfaces of the element base and an outer layer covering the inner layer and having a lower porosity than the inner layer, and a total thickness representative value, defined as an average of total thicknesses of the protective layer at a plurality of positions including a starting point, an intermediate position, and an innermost end of the gas distribution part, is 250 μm or more, and a film thickness variation degree, defined as a ratio of a difference between a maximum value and a minimum value of the total thicknesses with respect to the total thickness representative value when the value is based at 100, is 20 or less. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389269 | SENSOR ELEMENT OF GAS SENSOR - A leading-end protective layer of a sensor element includes: an inner layer covering a leading end surface and four side surfaces of an element base; and an outer layer covering the inner layer and having a lower porosity than the inner layer, and a film thickness variation degree, defined as a ratio of a difference between a maximum and a minimum value of total thicknesses of the leading-end protective layer at following positions with respect to an average value of the total thicknesses when the value is based at 100, is 20 or less: two positions to intersect with the protective layer, on planes passing through line intersections of an imaginary plane containing the end surface and imaginary planes containing main surfaces of the element base, and forming an angle of 45° with the former imaginary plane, and an intermediate position in an element thickness direction on the end surface. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389270 | SENSOR ELEMENT OF GAS SENSOR - A sensor element includes a porous leading-end protective layer disposed around an outer periphery of an element base in a predetermined range from an end portion on a side where a sensing part is disposed, the protective layer includes: a first layer disposed on two main surfaces of the element base; a second layer disposed to cover the end portion and four side surfaces of the element base including the two main surfaces on which the first layer is disposed; and a layer disposed to cover the second layer, the second layer has a porosity of 30% to 70% and a thickness of 6 to 30 times a thickness of the first layer, and the third layer has a porosity of 10% to 40% and a thickness of 2 to 15 times the thickness of the first layer. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389271 | SENSOR ELEMENT OF GAS SENSOR - A sensor element includes a porous leading-end protective layer disposed around an outer periphery of an element base in a predetermined range from an end portion on a side where a sensing part is disposed, wherein the protective layer includes: a first layer disposed on two main surfaces of the element base; a second layer disposed to cover the end portion and four side surfaces of the element base including the two main surfaces on which the first layer is disposed; and a third layer disposed to cover the second layer, and having a lower porosity than the second layer, the first layer has a porosity of 40% or more, and L1≥L2 and L1≥L3 where L1, L2, and L3 are extension lengths of the first layer, the second layer, and the third layer, respectively, from an end surface of the element base in a longitudinal direction of the element base. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389272 | BIOSENSORS USING CARBON NANOTUBES AND AN ELECTRONIC READER FOR USE WITH THE BIOSENSORS - Disclosed herein are biosensors, and, more particularly, biosensors using carbon nanotubes, an electronic reader for use with the biosensors, and systems and methods employing them. The biosensors employ preserved biologics on the carbon nanotubes which results in shelf-stable, robust biosensors. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389273 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - An integrated circuit device includes a device layer, an interconnect structure, a conductive layer, a passivation layer and a bioFET. The device layer has a first side and a second side and include source/drain regions and a channel region between the source/drain regions. The interconnect structure is disposed at the first side of the device layer. The conductive layer is disposed at the second side of the device layer. The passivation layer is continuously disposed on the conductive layer and the channel region and exposes a portion of the conductive layer. The bioFET includes the source/drain regions, the channel region and a portion of the passivation layer on the channel region. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389274 | SENSOR - The invention provides a physiological sensing device for the measurement of pCO2, the device comprising: (i) a closed chamber bounded, at least partially, by a carbon dioxide permeable membrane; and (ii) at least two electrodes within said chamber, wherein said chamber contains a substantially electrolyte-free liquid in contact with the electrodes and the membrane and wherein the liquid comprises at least one metal or metalloid ion. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389275 | ION MOBILITY SPECTROMETER CLEAR-DOWN - Method and systems for managing clear-down are provided. The method can include generating a clear-down trigger associated with an ion mobility spectrometer and operating the ion mobility spectrometer in fast clear-down mode in response to the clear-down trigger. Methods and systems can further provide that where the ion mobility spectrometer operates in fast-switching mode, the ion mobility spectrometer alternating a plurality of times between operation according to a positive ion mode and operation according to a negative ion mode, and further operating according to the positive ion mode for less than about 1 second before switching to the operation according to the negative ion mode, and operating according to the negative ion mode for less than about 1 second before switching to the operation according to the positive ion mode. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389276 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR EARLY FAULT DETECTION IN A WIND TURBINE GENERATOR - A method and system for early fault detection in a wind turbine generator ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389277 | GAS SENSOR, SENSOR ARRAY MODULE AND MOBILE DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A gas sensor includes a piezoelectric substrate; a resonator in an electrode region on an upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate, the resonator including interdigital transducer (IDT) electrodes and IDT pads connected to the IDT electrodes, the IDT electrodes configured to generate a surface acoustic wave in a center region of the electrode region, the surface acoustic wave propagating in a first horizontal direction; a sensing film in the center region of the electrode region on the upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate, the sensing film including a sensing material that interacts with a target gas; and a heater in an edge region surrounding the electrode region on the upper surface of the piezoelectric substrate, the heater including heater electrodes configured to heat the sensing film and heater pads connected to the heater electrodes, the heater electrodes and the heater pads forming a closed conduction loop. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389278 | APPLICATION SPECIFIC EXCITATION OF ULTRASONIC PROBES - Systems and methods for improved ultrasonic testing are provided. An ultrasonic testing system can include an ultrasonic probe and an ultrasonic controller in electrical communication with the ultrasonic probe. The ultrasonic probe can include a plurality of ultrasonic transducers. The ultrasonic controller can be configured to generate one or more driving signals operative to cause the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to generate respective ultrasonic waves. A combination of the ultrasonic waves can form an ultrasonic waveform having one or more characteristics specified by the one or more driving signals. The ultrasonic controller can be further configured to change the one or more driving signals to adjust at least one characteristic of the ultrasonic waveform. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389279 | INSPECTION SYSTEM, CONTROL UNIT, CONTROL METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - According to one embodiment, an inspection system includes a probe and a controller. The probe includes a plurality of ultrasonic sensors arranged in a first direction. The probe contacts a weld portion by moving in a second direction crossing the first direction. Each of the plurality of ultrasonic sensors transmits an ultrasonic wave toward the weld portion and receives a reflected wave. The controller detects a joint and a non-joint at a plurality of points along the first direction of the weld portion based on the plurality of reflected waves. The controller adjusts an angle of the probe around a third direction based on a number of the joints or the non-joints detected for the plurality of points. The third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and crosses the second direction. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389280 | Method and System for Neoantigen Analysis - A method for characterizing a target peptide through a detection approach such as mass spectrometry is provided, including: introducing at least one guard molecule to mix with the target peptide; and applying the detection approach for the characterization of the target peptide. Each guard molecule is configured to have similar characteristics as the target peptide, yet is still distinguishable therefrom by the detection approach, such as having a mass spectrometry-distinguishable different M/z value compared with the target peptide. The method can be used to characterize a neoantigen peptide through mass spectrometry, upstream of which the method can further include steps for tissue sample preparation, HLA molecules enrichment, elution, clean-up, and purification. Some or all of these steps can be configured to be executed in a substantially automatic manner with little or no manual intervention. A system for implementing the neoantigen analysis method is further provided. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389281 | GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS METHOD AND GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS SYSTEM - A gas chromatography analysis method includes separating a component in sample gas by introducing the sample gas into a separation column ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389282 | Injector Serving Multiple Sample Separation Apparatuses - An injector, for injecting a fluidic sample in at least one selected one of a first sample separation apparatus and a second sample separation apparatus, includes a valve arrangement fluidically connectable to the first sample separation apparatus and the second sample separation apparatus, a sample accommodation volume for accommodating the fluidic sample, and a control unit configured for controlling the valve arrangement so that fluidic sample in the sample accommodation volume is selectively injectable into the selected first sample separation apparatus and/or second sample separation apparatus. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389283 | AUTOSAMPLER - An autosampler includes an injection port for supplying a sample to an analysis device, a needle that collects the sample stored in a vial and injects the sample into the injection port, a cleaning unit that cleans the needle and a gas exhaust fan. The cleaning unit includes a cleaning container which stores a cleaning liquid and into which the needle is inserted, and a unit main body that has a space for storing the cleaning container and receiving the cleaning liquid overflowing from the cleaning container, and a unit gas exhaust passage for exhausting gas in the space outwardly of the cleaning unit. The unit main body has a unit opening through which the needle passes when accessing the cleaning container. The autosampler includes a boundary portion that separates a first region in which the injection port, the needle and the unit opening are arranged from a second region in which the gas exhaust fan is arranged, and a gas exhaust region which is connected to the unit gas exhaust passage via a gas exhaust opening provided at the boundary portion and into which gas exhausted from the space flows due to a negative pressure generated by the gas exhaust fan. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389284 | REDUCING THERMAL GRADIENTS IN CHROMATOGRAPHY COLUMNS WITH SUB-AMBIENT COOLING/SUPER-AMBIENT HEATING AND RADIAL DISTRIBUTION - Exemplary embodiments may compensate for expected frictional heating or Joule-Thomson cooling in chromatography columns. Frictional heating or Joule Thomson cooling are the same thing for a fluid decompressing along a porous material. Either heat is absorbed from or released to the external environment. The exemplary embodiments may cool the mobile phase to a sub-ambient temperature before the mobile phase passes through a chromatography column to compensate for the frictional heating or heat the mobile phase to a super-ambient temperature to compensate for Joule-Thomson cooling. The amount of temperature increase expected from the frictional heating or the amount of temperature decrease expected from the Joule-Thomson cooling may be calculated or estimated. Based on the amount of temperature increase or decrease expected, the set point for the heater/cooler may be determined and applied to the mobile phase. The analyte may be injected solely into a central portion of the chromatography column to further compensate for thermal gradients. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389285 | FLUID SUPPLY DEVICES AND FLUID MEMBER FOR FORMING A MOBILE PHASE FOR A SAMPLE SEPARATING DEVICE - A fluid supply device for providing a mobile phase for a sample separating device includes, a supply conduit for providing a fluid which forms at least a part of the mobile phase, a fluid valve which is fluidically coupled with the supply conduit and, depending on its switching state, enables or prevents a passing of the fluid from the supply conduit, an elastic buffer unit which is fluidically coupled upstream of the fluid valve with the supply conduit and which is configured for buffering the fluid, and a fluid conveying unit for conveying the fluid which passes the fluid valve. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389286 | A CHROMATOGRAPHY COMPONENT - A chromatography column fitting ( | 2021-12-16 |
20210389287 | Analysis Apparatus Having a Plurality of Liquid Chromatographs and Its Analysis Method - The present invention makes it possible to realize an analysis apparatus having a plurality of liquid chromatographs capable of judging separation performance and the like at the right timing and improving analysis performance early. Analysis starts and a mixed sample is prepared by adding a non-retaining ingredient to a measurement object sample and is introduced into an analysis flow path (S | 2021-12-16 |
20210389288 | TECHNIQUES FOR ANALYTICAL SYSTEM DATA ACQUISITION - Techniques and apparatus for an analytical data acquisition process are described. In one embodiment, for example, an apparatus may include logic to submit a sample list for acquisition via an instrument system, the sample list comprising a plurality of injections for a mass analysis system, generate a queue element in a queue for the sample list, the queue element representing the plurality of injections of the sample list to be performed by the at least one instrument system, the queue comprising a plurality of queue elements submitted by a plurality of users and to indicate a progress of each of the plurality of queue elements, and perform a control function on at least one of the plurality of queue elements responsive to user input, the control function comprising one of stopping, starting, or editing the at least one of the plurality of queue element. Other embodiments are described. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389289 | FAST STARTUP ION CHROMATOGRAPHY SYSTEM AND METHODS - Systems and methods for inhibiting translocation of ions across ion exchange barriers include an eluent generator having an ion source reservoir with a first electrode, an eluent generation chamber with a second electrode, an ion exchange barrier disposed therebetween, and means for reversing the polarity of a voltage or current applied across the first and second electrodes. A first polarity voltage or current applied across the electrodes generates an electric field that promotes translocation of eluent counter ions from the reservoir across the barrier, where the counter ions combine with eluent ions electrolytically generated in the chamber. By reversing the polarity of the voltage or current across the electrodes, the resulting electric field inhibits translocation of counter ions across the barrier from the reservoir into the chamber. Reverse voltage or current bias reduces counter ion concentration in the resting chamber to prevent exhaustion of ion suppressor capacity during start up. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389290 | Intelligent Monitoring and Analysis Method for Air Pollution and Device Thereof - Embodiments of the present application relate to methods, devices, apparatuses, and storage media for monitoring and analyzing air pollution. The methods includes acquiring air quality data of a monitored area, where the air quality data includes ground air quality data corresponding to the monitored area and N-component data collected by an air sensor in the monitored area; inputting the air quality data into a pollution analysis model, where the pollution analysis model is previously trained according to the ground air quality data and the N-component data; and determining whether the air quality data of the monitored area is abnormal according to an output result of the pollution analysis model. The methods may solve the technical problem of inaccurate monitoring results caused by the susceptibility of air quality monitoring in related technologies to human intervention. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389291 | A DISTRIBUTION UNIT FOR MILK SAMPLES COMPRISING TWO SEPARATE PARTS - A distribution unit for milk samples that includes a first distribution portion with a first flow channel and a plurality of ports adjoining and communicating with the first flow channel, the ports configured to permit various media to be delivered to and from the first flow channel, and a second distribution portion that includes a second flow channel and a plurality of ports adjoining and communicating with the second flow channel, including at least a milk inlet port permitting milk to be delivered from the first flow channel to the second flow channel, and including a milk outlet port permitting milk samples to be delivered from the second flow channel to a further milk analyzing unit. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389292 | METHOD FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE DETECTION OF EGG FRESHNESS BASED ON CENTROID MEASUREMENT - A method for non-destructive detection of egg freshness based on centroid measurement. A real-time distance between the centroid position of an egg and the top of a small end of the egg is measured, the ratio of the distance to the length of the egg is defined as a centroid ratio, models are respectively established regarding a centroid ratio change and the number of days the egg has been stored, and regarding the centroid ratio change and the egg freshness, and the number of the days the egg has been stored and the egg freshness are predicted by means of the established models. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389293 | Methods and Systems for Water Area Pollution Intelligent Monitoring and Analysis - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a water area pollution intelligent monitoring and analysis method and system. The method includes: acquiring, by a receiving module of a water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, water quality data of a monitored water area; inputting, by a processing module in the water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, the water quality data into a water quality feature extraction model in the processing module to obtain water quality features of the monitored water area, where the water quality feature extraction model is previously trained; determining, by an encoding module in the water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, a state diagram of the monitored water area according to the water quality features; and sending, by a routing module in the water area pollution monitoring and analysis device, the state diagram to a preset server. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389294 | HIGH PRESSURE CORE CHAMBER AND EXPERIMENTAL VESSEL - A high pressure core chamber for use in collecting pressurized core samples from a reservoir is equipped with at least two high pressure access valves, allowing the core chamber to also function as a vessel for various high pressure experiments. In some embodiments, the core chamber is also equipped with a heater, allowing high pressure, high temperature experiments, and thus duplicating reservoir conditions. Various assays using the core chamber are also described. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389295 | FLUID MONITORING - Methods of evaluating mixing are disclosed relating to the preparation and mixing of materials. Materials prepared may transition from heterogeneous mixtures to homogenous mixtures while the current of a motor is monitored. Quantities relating to the rate of change of power or the rate of change of entropy may be calculated in evaluating the sufficiency of mixing. Methods of evaluating lubricant degradation are also disclosed. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389296 | NON-HYDROGEN-BONDING UNIVERSAL READER FOR DNA SEQUENCING - The present disclosure provides apparatus and methods for determining the sequence of a nucleic acid. The apparatus comprises electrodes that form a tunnel gap through which the nucleic acid can pass. The electrodes comprise a reagent that is capable of selectively interacting with a nucleobase of the nucleic acid sequence. When the reagent interacts with a nucleobase, a detectable signal is produced and used to identify the nucleobase of the nucleic acid. Advantageously, the apparatus of this disclosure is specific to identifying nucleic acids. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389297 | New Apparatus and Methods for Disease Detection and Treatment - The invention relates to apparatus and methods for apparatus for simultaneously detecting presence or monitoring progression of two or more types of cancer in a biological subject, comprising: a channel or chamber in which the biological subject passes through; and at least one detector placed partially or completely alongside one or more side walls of the channel or chamber, wherein the at least one detector is configured to detect at least one bio-physical or physical property of the biological subject. The invention also relates to apparatus and methods for apparatus for treating the detected diseases or cancers. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389298 | Alzheimer's Disease Assay in a Living Patient - An assay for Alzheimer's disease pathology (AD) in a living patient is disclosed wherein an amount of α7nAChR or TLR4 in a FLNA-captured protein complex or α7nAChR in an Aβ-captured protein complex or α7nAChR-FLNA, TLR4-FLNA and/or α7nAChR-Aβ | 2021-12-16 |
20210389299 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR CHARACTERIZATION OF GLIOBLASTOMA MULTIFORME TUMORS AND CANCER STEM CELLS - A method of characterizing a glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) stem cell (GSC), comprising culturing the GSC to provide a culture, contacting a first set of aliquots of the culture with individual compounds selected from a panel of compounds, identifying two or more of the selected compounds that cause more than a threshold level of cell death in the first set of aliquots, and characterizing the GSC as suitable for treatment with one or more combinations comprising the two or more identified compounds. A panel of anti-GBM chemotherapeutic compounds, the compounds selected by a method comprising surgically resecting the tumor, culturing a GSC derived from GBM tissue derived from a GBM tumor, contacting aliquots thereof with individual compounds selected from a panel of compounds, and identifying two or more of the selected compounds that cause more than a threshold level of cell death in the aliquots, thereby identifying the compounds. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389300 | METHODS FOR DETECTING NEUTRALIZING ANTIBODIES TO PARATHYROID HORMONE (PTH) AND PARATHYROID HORMONE-RELATED PEPTIDE (PTHRP) ANALOG - The present disclosure is directed to methods (e.g., in vitro methods) for detecting the presence of neutralizing antibodies to PTH or PTHrP analog in a sample. The in vitro method comprises the steps of obtaining a sample from a subject; contacting the sample with a cell; measuring cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) levels; and detecting the presence of neutralizing antibodies when cAMP levels are reduced relative to a negative control sample without neutralizing antibodies. An in vitro method of detecting the presence of neutralizing antibodies in a sample from a subject treated with Abaloparatide, is also provided. Further provided herein is a kit for carrying out the methods described herein comprising components required to carry out the obtaining, contacting, measuring and detecting steps and instructions for use. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389301 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR USING CROSS-DRESSING TO ENHANCE ANTI-TUMOR IMMUNE RESPONSES - Provided herein are compositions and methods of use relating to a novel class of dendritic cells, referred to herein as ISG+ DC, having anti-tumor activity. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389302 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SCREENING THERAPEUTIC COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION - Methods and systems for screening therapeutic compositions for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) or for the prevention of progression of AMD, wherein retinal pigment epithelium cells (RPE) are cultured and the level of hypoxia-induced exosome release from the RPE cells is subsequently measured. In the present invention, the level of hypoxia-induced exosome release can be correlated with AMD onset and severity. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389303 | TRANSIENT REPORTERS AND METHODS FOR BASE EDITING ENRICHMENT - Provided herein are compositions and methods for real-time identification and isolation of base-edited cell populations. Also provided herein are methods for producing enriched isogenic lines of genetically modified cells, including base-edited human pluripotent stem cells. In particular, provided herein are methods utilizing transient expression of reporter proteins, the detectable signal of which is altered following base editing. Using the transient reporter with a base editor permits enrichment of isogenic populations of base-edited cells. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389304 | METHODS FOR ISOLATING SURFACE MARKER DISPLAYING AGENTS - The invention relates to method and kits for highly specific isolation of extracellular vesicles (EVs) by targeting at least two EV surface markers. The invention further relates to methods and kits for analyzing EVs and their contents. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389305 | AUTOMATED IMMUNOASSAY - An instrument for detecting signal from a biological sample includes a pipettor module configured to hold a plurality of pipettes in respective pipette positions, to hold liquid in one or more pipette tips, and to pipette liquid in and out of the one or more pipette tips. Each of the one or more pipette tips has a pipette tip point. The instrument further includes one or more magnets positioned such that each of the one or more pipette tips is adjacent one of the one or more magnets. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389306 | GLYCATED HEMOGLOBIN (%) ASSAY METHOD - A problem to be solved is to provide a glycated hemoglobin (%) assay method and assay reagent capable of accurate measurement of glycated hemoglobin (%) in blood even when a blood specimen containing hemoglobin contains abnormal hemoglobin such as HbS or HbC. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389307 | METHODS FOR DETECTING HOOK EFFECT(S) ASSOCIATED WITH ANAYLTE(S) OF INTEREST DURING OR RESULTING FROM THE CONDUCTANCE OF DIAGNOSTIC ASSAY(S) - Devices and methods for the hook effect detection associated with analytes of interest in the conductance of one or more diagnostic assays, including, without limitation, immunoassays. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389308 | DETECTING ADAPTIVE IMMUNITY TO CORONAVIRUS - Provided are devices, systems, methods and kits for determining whether a subject is immune to an infection by a disease-causing pathogen by measuring neutralizing antibodies against the disease-causing pathogen in a biological sample from the subject. The devices, systems, methods, and kits described herein are useful for confirming whether a vaccine against the disease-causing pathogen has elicited enough neutralizing antibodies to prevent a later infection, or lessen severity of disease caused by, the disease-causing pathogen. Such devices, systems, methods, and kits are also useful for detecting an infection in the subject. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389309 | ASSESSMENT METHOD AND DIAGNOSTIC KIT FOR PREDICTING LONG-TERM PROGNOSIS OF ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH DEPRESSION - A diagnostic method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for determining prognosis including recurrence and/or death, which commonly occurs after acute coronary syndrome. A method of determining long-term prognosis of acute coronary syndrome according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is capable of determining the risk of incidence of major adverse cardiac events including recurrence and/or death after acute coronary syndrome in acute coronary syndrome patients suffering from depression by analyzing the extent of NR3C1 methylation. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389310 | OXIDIZED CARDIOLIPIN AS A PRO-INFLAMMATORY FACTOR - Low levels of antibodies reactive with oxidised Cardiolipin (oxCL) in mammals are related to an increased risk of developing cardivacular diseases, auto-immune diseases or inflammatory conditions. High levels can have a protective function and in general there is a negative association between manifestations of these conditions and antibodies against oxCL. Thus, based on their relations methods of monitoring, determining and diagnosing as well as methods of immunisation and therapy of these diseases and conditions are provided. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389311 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING URINE OF A SUBJECT TO ESTIMATE THE FERTILE WINDOW BY EVALUATING FOR THE PRESENCE OF ANALYTES OF ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE - Disclosed herein are devices, systems, methods and kits for performing immunoassay tests to detect for at least progesterone or analytes of progesterone on a sample in association with diagnosing problems and issues associated with corpus luteum functionality. The immunoassay devices and methods may be used in conjunction with diagnostic reader systems and/or a base unit for obtaining a sensitive readout of the immunoassay results. The methods disclosed herein may also incorporate steps associated with evaluating the urine of a sample for the presence of an estrogen metabolite and/or luteinizing hormone. | 2021-12-16 |
20210389312 | METHOD FOR DETECTING TARGET SUBSTANCE, REAGENT FOR DETECTING TARGET SUBSTANCE - Disclosed is a method for detecting a target substance, comprising: forming on a carrier a complex comprising | 2021-12-16 |