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04-07-2018 дата публикации

Устройство безэталонного дифференциального термического анализа с управляемым ходом дифференциальной записи при настройке

Номер: RU0000181100U1

Полезная модель относится к физико-химическому анализу и может быть использовано при фазовом и химическом анализе в разнообразных областях науки и техники: геологии, металлургии, медицине, пищевой промышленности и т.д. Предложено устройство для дифференциального термического анализа, содержащее нагревательную печь, блок управления режимом нагрева с управляющей термопарой, измерительную термопару образца, блок задания режима нагрева печи, усилитель нагрева печи, блок дифференцирования, блок суммирования, блок вычитания и регистратор. Устройство дополнительно снабжено элементами внешнего управления коэффициентами их усиления: усилителем производного сигнала с настроечным регулятором и усилителем управляющего сигнала с настроечным регулятором. Технический результат - повышение информативности ДТА-кривой за счет повышения ее чувствительности при регистрации малых тепловых эффектов. 1 ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 181 100 U1 (51) МПК G01N 25/02 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК G01N 25/02 (2006.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2017115067, 27.04.2017 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: Дата регистрации: 04.07.2018 (45) Опубликовано: 04.07.2018 Бюл. № 19 1154601 A, 07.05.1985. SU 1376019 A1, 23.02.1988. SU 1125523 A1, 23.11.1984. FR 2260795 A,10.10.1975. (54) Устройство безэталонного дифференциального термического анализа с управляемым ходом дифференциальной записи при настройке (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к физиконагрева печи, блок дифференцирования, блок химическому анализу и может быть использовано суммирования, блок вычитания и регистратор. при фазовом и химическом анализе в Устройство дополнительно снабжено элементами разнообразных областях науки и техники: внешнего управления коэффициентами их геологии, металлургии, медицине, пищевой усиления: усилителем производного сигнала с промышленности и т.д. Предложено устройство настроечным регулятором и усилителем для ...

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12-01-2012 дата публикации

Nucleic Acid Abundance Ratio Measurement Device, Method, and Program Storage Medium, Determination Method and Nucleic Acid Abundance Ratio Measurement Kit

Номер: US20120010821A1
Принадлежит: Arkray Inc

A nucleic acid abundance ratio measurement device includes a detection section that detects a detection signal over different temperature ranges of a melting curve for a nucleic acid mixture having one or more melting temperatures, and an abundance ratio computation section that computes a nucleic acid abundance ratio based on a ratio of characteristic amounts obtained from the detection signal detected by the detection section and based on detection amount data.

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26-04-2012 дата публикации

Thermal Analysis Apparatus And Thermal Analysis Method

Номер: US20120096936A1
Принадлежит: Netzsch Geraetebau GmbH

A thermal analysis apparatus and method, including a sample space with a sample carrier, and heating devices, and an inert gas. Flow devices generate an inert gas flow to the sample carrier. Getter devices and/or oxygen traps disposed in the inert gas flow remove residual oxygen.

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15-11-2012 дата публикации

Hygrometer and dew-point instrument

Номер: US20120287961A1
Автор: Shinichirou Sakami
Принадлежит: Espec Corp

A hygrometer and dew-point instrument is provided that is structurally simple while reducing the workload during maintenance. The hygrometer measures relative humidity of a measurement space, and has a main body that encapsulates a working fluid therein and causes a heat-pipe phenomenon. The main body is disposed across the measurement space and an external space spaced from the measurement space by a heat-insulating part and has a temperature lower than the measurement space. A first temperature deriving part derives the temperature of the main body in a section where the working fluid evaporates. A space temperature detecting unit detects the temperature of the measurement space. A computation unit calculate relative humidity of the measurement space based on the temperature of the main body derived by the first temperature deriving part and the temperature of the measurement space detected by the space temperature detecting unit.

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06-12-2012 дата публикации

System and mehtod for measuring glass transition temperature

Номер: US20120307860A1
Принадлежит: Aerospace Corp

A system and method for measuring a glass transition temperature of a hydrophobic polymer having a surface tagged with an atmospheric plasma.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Monitoring the temperature change in the charging cable

Номер: US20130100982A1
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A method for determining the temperature change of a feeder cable of a charging device in that, in a first task, the electromagnetic input pulse is coupled into the feeder cable, the electromagnetic input pulse being able to be reflected in the feeder cable and the reflected portion returning to the charging device as reflected electromagnetic output pulse; in a second task, the pulse shape of the reflected electromagnetic output pulse is determined; in a third task, the pulse shape of the reflected electromagnetic output pulse is compared to a reference pulse shape of the reflected reference pulse; in a fourth task, the temperature change is determined by comparing the two pulse shapes. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for determining a temperature change of a feeder cable of a charging device , which includes an electronics system for generating an electromagnetic input pulse and evaluation electronics for determining a pulse shape , the method comprising:coupling the electromagnetic input pulse into the feeder cable, the electromagnetic input pulse being able to be reflected in the feeder cable and the reflected portion returning to the charging device as a reflected electromagnetic output pulse;determining the pulse shape of the reflected electromagnetic output pulse;comparing the pulse shape of the reflected electromagnetic output pulse to a reference pulse shape of the reflected reference pulse; anddetermining a temperature change from the comparison of the two pulse shapes.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein at a predefined instant of a charging process claim 11 , the pulse shape of the reflected electromagnetic output pulse is stored in the charging device as a reference pulse shape.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the predefined instant of the charging process corresponds to a start of the charging process.14. The method of claim 11 , wherein at least one of a pulse duration claim 11 , a pulse amplitude claim 11 , and a spectrum obtained from a spectral ...

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Method of Measuring Fictive Temperature of Optical Glass

Номер: US20130103342A1
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A heat treatment is performed at different temperatures for a plurality of calibration-line forming optical glass samples that can be considered as having the same composition as optical glass to be measured, any one of the longitudinal wave velocity, the LSAW velocity and the shear wave velocity of the samples is measured as an acoustic property AP, and a relationship between the fictive temperature Tand the acoustic property APis determined in the form of approximate straight line formula on the assumption that the heat treatment temperature is regarded as the fictive temperature Tin a range where the heat treatment temperature and the acoustic property APare in a linear relationship. The acoustic property APof the optical glass to be measured is measured, and the fictive temperature is calculated from the measured acoustic property APaccording to the approximate straight line formula. 1. A method of measuring a fictive temperature of optical glass , comprising:(1-A) a step of performing a heat treatment at different temperatures for a plurality of calibration-line forming glass samples having a same composition;{'sub': '1', '(1-B) a step of measuring any one of a longitudinal wave velocity, an LSAW velocity and a shear wave velocity of the samples obtained in said step (1-A) as an acoustic property AP;'} {'br': None, 'i': T', '=a', '+b, 'sub': f', '1, '×AP'}, '(1-C) a step of determining an approximate straight line formula{'sub': 1', 'f, 'that expresses a relationship between a fictive temperature and the acoustic property APmeasured in said step (1-B) on an assumption that a heat treatment temperature is a fictive temperature, provided that Tdenotes the fictive temperature, and a and b denote constants; and'}{'sub': 1', 'f, '(1-D) a step of measuring the acoustic property APof an optical glass sample to be measured having the same composition as said calibration-line forming glass samples and determining the fictive temperature Tby calculation according to said ...

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09-05-2013 дата публикации

Tempering Apparatus with Testing Device and Method for Testing a Tempering Apparatus

Номер: US20130114639A1
Принадлежит: Eppendorf AG

The invention relates to a tempering apparatus for tempering sample comprising: at least one tempering block configured for receiving at least one sample, at least one tempering device arranged for tempering the tempering block, at least one temperature measurement device assigned to the tempering device, at least one control loop to which the tempering device and temperature measurement device are assigned to, at least one control device configured for control of the tempering of the tempering block, wherein the tempering apparatus comprises at least two temperature measurement devices assigned to the control loop, and that to the tempering apparatus a testing device for performing a test method is assigned to, wherein the testing device comprises a signal-connection to at least one of the at least two temperature measurement devices, such that at least one testing quantity of the tempering apparatus is detectable, which characterizes the operational status of the tempering apparatus. the invention further relates to a method for testing of a tempering apparatus. 112131416181463839484986493242628285868887505167871424145474941517759575051678715177595. Tempering apparatus (; ; ; ; ; ) for the execution of a tempering program for at least one sample comprising: at least one tempering block () configured for the reception of at least one sample , at least one tempering device (; ; ; ; ; ) arranged for the tempering of said at least one tempering block () , at least one temperature measurement device assigned to said at least one tempering device , at least one control loop (; ; ; ; ) for the regulation of a temperature , to which said at least one tempering device and said at least one temperature measurement device , which is assigned to said at least one tempering device , are assigned to , at least one control device (; ; ; ) configured for the control of the tempering of the at least one tempering block , characterized in that the tempering apparatus comprises at ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Thermoelectric Component with Plasmonic Guide, Integrating a Device for Measuring the Power Coupled in the Guided Mode

Номер: US20130128917A1
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A thermoelectric component comprises integrated into the component: a plasmonic waveguide, an exciter element for the guided plasmonic mode, a device for measuring the power dissipated during propagation along the plasmonic waveguide, characterized in that the measurement device comprises, associated with the plasmonic guide, a thermocouple junction with two electrodes, one of the electrodes including the plasmonic waveguide. 1. A thermoelectric component which comprises integrated into the component:a plasmonic waveguide,an exciter element for the guided plasmonic mode, anda device for measuring the power dissipated during propagation along the plasmonic waveguide,wherein the measurement device comprises, associated with the plasmonic guide, a thermocouple junction with two electrodes, one of the electrodes including the plasmonic waveguide.2. The thermoelectric component according to claim 1 , wherein the plasmonic guide is a ring resonator claim 1 , and in that the exciter element is a plasmonic waveguide or a conventional waveguide.3. The thermoelectric component according to claim 1 , further comprising a second plasmonic guide and a second thermocouple junction with two electrodes claim 1 , one of the electrodes of this second junction including the second plasmonic waveguide claim 1 , the first plasmonic guide being disposed on one branch of a Y junction claim 1 , the second plasmonic guide being disposed on the other branch of the Y junction.4. The thermoelectric component according to claim 1 , further comprising a second thermocouple junction with two electrodes claim 1 , associated with the plasmonic guide claim 1 , one of these electrodes being common to the first thermocouple junction and including the plasmonic waveguide claim 1 , the first junction termed the hot junction being intended to be in the path of the plasmonic guided mode claim 1 , the second junction termed the cold junction being situated away from the path of the plasmonic guided mode.5. ...

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT APPARATUS, METHOD OF ESTIMATING TEMPERATURE PROFILE, RECORDING MEDIUM AND HEAT TREATMENT APPARATUS

Номер: US20130130187A1
Принадлежит: TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED

A temperature measurement apparatus for estimating a temperature profile in a process container, includes a radiation temperature measurement unit configured to measure the temperature of plural temperature measurement areas at a surface of the rotating table in a radius direction of the rotating table by scanning the surface of the rotating table in the radius direction; an operation control unit that controls to start heating of the process container by a heater while keeping the rotating table immobilized, and controls to repeat a scanning operation, in which the radiation temperature measurement unit scans the surface of the rotating table in the radius direction to obtain the temperature of the plural temperature measurement areas while the rotating table is rotated in a circumferential direction of the rotating table, after a predetermined period has passed from starting the heating of the process container. 1. A temperature measurement apparatus for estimating a temperature profile in a process container of a heat treatment apparatus including the process container , in which a rotating table for mounting a substrate is provided , and a heater for heating the process container , comprising:a radiation temperature measurement unit configured to measure the temperature of plural temperature measurement areas on a surface of the rotating table in a radius direction of the rotating table by scanning the surface of the rotating table in the radius direction;an instruction receiving unit that receives an instruction for measuring the temperature profile in the process container; controls to start heating of the process container by the heater while keeping the rotating table immobilized, when the instruction receiving unit receives the instruction for measuring the temperature profile in the process container, and', 'controls to repeat a scanning operation, in which the radiation temperature measurement unit scans the surface of the rotating table in the radius ...

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

LASER ANEMOMETRY PROBE SYSTEM AND METHOD EMPLOYING CONTINUOUS COHERENT DETECTION, WITH SINGLE-PARTICLE MODE, CAPABLE OF DETECTING ICE-FORMING CONDITIONS AND OF DETERMINING THE SEVERITY OF ICING

Номер: US20130142214A1
Принадлежит: THALES

The laser anemometry probe (LAP) system with continuous coherent detection, with single-particle mode, comprises means (AN) for analysing the measurement signals of the said probe (LAP) and means (MES_T) for measuring the temperature (T). 2. System according to claim 1 , in which the said laser anemometry probe (LAP) delivers a beam with circular polarization.31. System according to claim 1 , in which the said first threshold (S) of phase variation lies between 0.1 and 1 radian claim 1 , to take account of measurement noise.42. System according to claim 1 , in which the said second threshold (S) of amplitude discrepancy is less than 20% of the said expected amplitude.53. System according to claim 1 , in which the said third threshold (S) of temperature lies between 5° C. and 15° C.63. System according to claim 5 , in which the said third threshold (S) of temperature equals substantially 10° C.7. System according to claim 1 , comprising alerting means (AL) for forewarning of a risk of icing claim 1 , adapted so as to be activated by control means (CMD) when the said determining means (DET_CG) detect icing conditions.8. System according to claim 7 , in which the said control means (CMD) are adapted for monitoring the evolution of the said temperature (T) after detecting the presence of drops of liquid water.93. System according to claim 7 , in which the said control means (CMD) are adapted for monitoring the detection of the presence of drops of liquid water after measurement of the said temperature (T) below the said third threshold (S).10. System according to claim 1 , comprising claim 1 , furthermore claim 1 , means (CGEL) for counting the detected drops of liquid water claim 1 , and means (DET_SEV) for determining the severity of the icing on the basis of the said counting of the drops of liquid water detected per second.11. System according to claim 10 , comprising claim 10 , furthermore claim 10 , means for estimating the size of a detected liquid water drop ( ...

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13-06-2013 дата публикации

PM DETECTION APPARATUS

Номер: US20130145815A1
Автор: Nishijima Hiroki
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An object of the present invention is to reliably detect clogging in a cover even during a period corresponding to a dead zone of a detection apparatus. A PM sensor includes an element section, an element temperature detection section, a heater, and an element cover. An ECU detects clogging in the element cover based on a difference between an element temperature and an exhaust temperature when the exhaust temperature rises. Furthermore, the ECU detects clogging in the element cover based on temperature rising characteristics of the element section observed when the element section is heated by the heater. Thus, even during the period corresponding to the dead zone of the PM sensor, clogging in the element cover can be reliably detected, thus improving the reliability of the sensor. 15-. (canceled)6. A PM detection apparatus comprising:an element section comprising at least two electrodes arranged opposite each other in a channel for exhaust gas, the element section being configured such that particulate matter in exhaust gas accumulates between the electrodes;a detection processing section detecting an amount of the particulate matter contained in the exhaust gas based on a change in a value of resistance between the electrodes;an element cover formed as a cover with a vent hole and covering the element section;a heater heating the element section;an element temperature detection unit for detecting a temperature of the element section; anda clogging detection unit for detecting when the vent hole in the element cover is clogged based on the temperature of the element section,the clogging detection unit is configured to detect that the vent hole in the element cover is clogged based on speed of a change in the temperature of the element section observed when the element section is heated by the heater.7. A PM detection apparatus comprising:an element section comprising at least two electrodes arranged opposite each other in a channel for exhaust gas, the element ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

LOW TEMPERATURE IRREVERSIBLE THERMOCHROMIC COMPOSITIONS

Номер: US20130152848A1

Provided herein are novel polythiophene compounds having polyalkoxyl sidechains and low temperature irreversible upon activation (IUA) thermochromic compounds/compositions thereof. The IUA thermochromic compounds or compositions are activated and exhibit an IUA color by heating to or above a reversible thermochromic transition temperature (RTTT) and cooling to or below an irreversible thermochromic transition temperature (IRTTT) in less than 2 seconds. The activated IUA thermochromic compounds or compositions will retain their IUA color as long as the compounds or compositions are kept at or below about 5° C. below the IRTTT. The activated IUA thermochromic compounds or compositions will be deactivated and show a different color upon exposure to a temperature equal to or higher than about 5° C. below the IRTTT unless the compounds or compositions are activated again. The IUA thermochromic compounds/composition can be used to prepare IUA thermochromic indicators which can monitor subjects stored below a pre-determined temperature and detect the subjects that have been exposed to a temperature above the pre-determined temperature. 2. The compound according to claim 1 , wherein Ris CH.3. The compound according to claim 2 , wherein:{'sub': 3', 'm', '2m−1, 'Ris CH, wherein m of each monomer is an independently selected integer;'}the average of m of all monomers is 7 to 21;the average of n of all monomers is 0 to 6; and3n+m+1 is 20 to 40.4. The compound according to claim 3 , wherein{'sub': 2', '2', '2, 'Ris CHCH;'}m is 17 or 11;when m is 11, the average of n is 4 (monomer MOE-4-LET); andwhen m is 17, the average of n is 2 (monomer MOE-2-SET).5. A composition comprising a compound according to .6. The composition according to claim 5 , further comprising a carrier medium.7. The composition according to claim 5 , wherein Ris CH.8. The composition according to claim 7 , wherein:{'sub': 3', 'm', '2m+1, 'Ris CH, wherein m of each monomer is an independently selected integer ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20130160531A1
Автор: KATO Nobuhiro
Принадлежит: AISAN KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A sensor device may be configured to detect a level of liquid, a concentration of a specific substance included in the liquid, and a temperature of the liquid. The sensor device may comprise a substrate, a level electrode configured to be disposed on the substrate and detect the level, an electrode for liquid quality configured to be disposed on the substrate and detect the concentration, a temperature electrode configured to be disposed on the substrate and detect the temperature, and a reference electrode configured to be disposed on the substrate and maintain a reference electric potential. The reference electrode may be disposed at least between two of the level electrode, the electrode for liquid quality and the temperature electrode. 1. A sensor device configured to detect a level of liquid , a concentration of a specific substance included in the liquid , and a temperature of the liquid , the sensor device comprising:a substrate;a level electrode configured to be disposed on the substrate and detect the level;an electrode for liquid quality configured to be disposed on the substrate and detect the concentration;a temperature electrode configured to be disposed on the substrate and detect the temperature; anda reference electrode configured to be disposed on the substrate and maintain a reference electric potential, whereinthe reference electrode is disposed at least between Iwo of the level electrode, the electrode for liquid quality and the temperature electrode.2. The sensor device as in claim 1 , whereinthe level electrode, the electrode for liquid quality or a combination thereof and the reference electrode are disposed adjacently.3. The sensor device as in claim 1 , further comprising:a temperature detecting element configured to connect with the temperature electrode at one end of the temperature detecting element, whereinthe reference electrode connects with another end of the temperature detecting clement.4. The sensor device as in claim 1 , ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Heating in material testing apparatus

Номер: US20130163634A1
Принадлежит: MICRO MATERIALS LTD

A method of controlling the temperature of a probe in materials testing apparatus, and apparatus operating by that method are disclosed. The apparatus includes heating elements that can by supplied with energy to apply heat to the probe. The method has a heating phase. In the heating phase, closed-loop temperature control is used to supply energy to the heating elements to heat the probe to a target temperature. When the probe has reached the target temperature, the average power that is being supplied to the heating elements is determined. Then, in a temperature maintenance phase, a continuous constant source of energy at a power that is substantially equal to the determined average power is supplied to the heating elements to maintain the probe at the target temperature.

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Foreign object detection in inductive coupled wireless power transfer environment using thermal sensors

Номер: US20130163635A1
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A device for detecting a presence of a foreign object in an inductively coupled power transfer environment, including: a primary unit having a primary coil; a secondary unit having a secondary coil, which is adapted to receive power inductively from the primary coil; a sheet of thermal conductive material adapted to be placed between the primary unit and the secondary unit; at least one temperature sensor to sense the temperature of the sheet; and a control arrangement to control the supply of power to the secondary unit based on a temperature of the sheet measured by the temperature sensors. 15-. (canceled)6. A device for detecting a presence of a foreign object in an inductively coupled power transfer environment , comprising:a primary unit having a primary coil;a secondary unit having a secondary coil, which is adapted to receive power inductively from the primary coil;a sheet of thermal conductive material adapted to be placed between the primary unit and the secondary unit;at least one temperature sensor to sense the temperature of the sheet; anda control arrangement to control the supply of power to the secondary unit based on a temperature of the sheet measured by the temperature sensors.7. The device of claim 6 , wherein the sheet made of thermal conductive material is electrically non-conductive.8. The device of claim 6 , wherein the thermal conductive material for the sheet is selected from at least one of the following group of materials claim 6 , including boron nitride claim 6 , aluminum nitride claim 6 , ceramic coated with magnesium claim 6 , titanium and composite materials.9. The device of claim 6 , wherein there are a plurality of temperature sensors displaced over the entire area of the sheet of thermal conductive material.10. A method for detecting a presence of a foreign object in an inductively coupled power transfer environment claim 6 , the method comprising:placing a secondary unit on a primary unit having a thermal conducting sheet; ...

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04-07-2013 дата публикации

Quality Sensor Apparatus

Номер: US20130167622A1
Автор: Bjorn Frivik
Принадлежит: Wema System AS

An apparatus ( 100 ) for measuring quality of a urea solution is operated with at least a portion of the apparatus inserted into the urea solution. The apparatus ( 100 ) includes a configuration of sensors ( 180, 190, 200 ) for measuring mechanical and electrical properties within a volume of the urea solution, the measurements of mechanical and electrical properties being mutually differently influenced by components present in the urea solution. A data processing arrangement ( 230 ) of the apparatus ( 100 ) is operable to process the measurements of mechanical and electrical properties for generating output data ( 120 ) indicative of a quality of the urea solution. The apparatus ( 100 ) is also capable of being adapted to measure qualities of other types of solution.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DECREASING VARIABILITY IN A MOISTURE ANALYZER

Номер: US20130174634A1
Принадлежит: Frito-Lay North America, Inc.

A method for analyzing moisture content in an analyzer. In one embodiment a sample is introduced into an analyzer and an initial weight is obtained. The sample is then fortified where it is allowed to pick-up moisture. The temperature of the analyzer is increased and an initial fortified point is obtained wherein the sample has returned to its initial weight. Thereafter the analyzer obtains the final moisture content of the sample at a test finish time. In one embodiment satellite analyzers are biased against a standard analyzer so that more uniform results are obtained. 1. A method for biasing an analyzer in system , said system comprising:at least two analyzers, wherein said at least two analyzers comprises a standard analyzer and a first satellite analyzer, and wherein each analyzer comprises at least one process variable;said method comprising:a) obtaining a product set comprising a plurality of samples, wherein said plurality of samples comprises a first sample and a second sample;b) analyzing said first sample in said standard analyzer to obtain a standard analyzer profile;c) analyzing said second sample in said first satellite analyzer to obtain a first satellite analyzer profile;d) comparing said standard analyzer profile with said first satellite analyzer profile;e) biasing said first satellite analyzer to said standard analyzer.2. The method of wherein said biasing comprises utilizing projections on latent structures on set-point temperature and dehydration curves.3. The method of wherein said set-point temperature is an input and dehydration profile is an output.4. The method of further comprising:f) analyzing a plurality of samples on said first satellite analyzer to obtain a gold standard curve.5. The method of further comprising:g) obtaining a test of time from said gold standard curve.6. The method of further comprising:h) analyzing at least one sample by running said first satellite analyzer for a test of time.7. The method of wherein said analyzing ...

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

Micro-scale passive vapor preconcentrator/injector

Номер: US20130186174A1
Принадлежит: University of Michigan

A passive and reusable preconcentrator/injector device for measuring gas-phase analytes and methods of use. The device includes an upper plate defining an array of micro-scale diffusion channels and a lower plate secured to the upper plate. The lower plate defines a cavity for a reusable collection material in fluid communication with the micro-scale diffusion channels. An integral heating unit is provided adjacent the lower plate and configured for heating the cavity. A loading port may be included for introducing the reusable collection material into the cavity. An inlet port and an outlet port are provided, both in fluid communication with the cavity. The device may include a fluidic manifold system comprising a plurality of conduits disposed between the adsorbent cavity and the outlet port.

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25-07-2013 дата публикации

LASER HEATING OF AQUEOUS SAMPLES ON A MICRO-OPTICAL-ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20130186880A1
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A system of heating a sample on a microchip includes the steps of providing a microchannel flow channel in the microchip; positioning the sample within the microchannel flow channel, providing a laser that directs a laser beam onto the sample for heating the sample; providing the microchannel flow channel with a wall section that receives the laser beam and enables the laser beam to pass through wall section of the microchannel flow channel without being appreciably heated by the laser beam; and providing a carrier fluid in the microchannel flow channel that moves the sample in the microchannel flow channel wherein the carrier fluid is not appreciably heated by the laser beam. 1. A micro-optical-electro-mechanical system apparatus for heating a sample , comprising:a glass or polymer microarray slide;individual clusters or spots of the sample on said glass or polymer microarray slide; anda laser that directs a laser beam onto said individual clusters or spots of the sample on said glass or polymer microarray slide for heating the sample.2. The micro-optical-electro-mechanical system apparatus for heating a sample of including a system for directing said laser beam onto said individual clusters.3. The micro-optical-electro-mechanical system apparatus for heating a sample of including a system for directing said laser beam onto said individual spots.4. A method of heating a sample claim 1 , comprising the steps of:providing a glass or polymer microarray slide;locating individual clusters or spots of the sample on said glass or polymer microarray slide;providing a laser that directs a laser beam onto said individual clusters or spots of the sample on said glass or polymer microarray slide for heating the sample.5. The method of heating a sample of wherein said step of providing a laser directs said laser beam onto said individual clusters.6. The method of heating a sample of wherein said step of providing a laser directs said laser beam onto said individual spots. The ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

SENSOR DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE FLOW AND/OR THE LEVEL OF A FLUID OR OF A SUBSTANCE

Номер: US20130192352A1
Автор: Lanzani Federico
Принадлежит: ISANIK S.R.L.

A sensor device and a related method for measuring the flow of a fluid and/or for detecting the presence of a substance have such respective structural and functional features as to allow reliable measurements at very reduced costs. The sensor device includes at least a temperature difference sensor based on the Seebeck thermoelectric effect and integrated in a sensor device support, together with a heating element also integrated in this support. A method for measuring the flow of a fluid and/or the presence or the level of a substance uses the sensor device. 1. A sensor device for measuring the flow of a fluid and/or the presence or level of a substance comprising: at least one first insulating support,', 'a second insulating support,', 'an inner conductive layer of a first conductive material separating the first and second insulating supports,, 'a support being equipped with a sensor of a temperature difference based on the Seebeck thermoelectric effect and being a multi-layer printed circuit board support which includes first conductive tracks which are obtained in the first and second conductive layers, and', 'second conductive tracks which are realized in the inner conductive layer', 'through and metalized holes being provided in the first and second support elements to connect the first conductive tracks with the second conductive tracks, thus creating at least one thermocouple of the sensor,', 'a heating element being also associated to the sensor and being internally realized in the multi-layer printed circuit board support in the inner conductive layer of the first conductive material., 'the first and second insulating supports having their respective exposed surfaces coated with a first conductive layer of a second conductive material and with a second conductive layer of the second conductive material,'}2. The sensor device of claim 1 , wherein the first and second insulating supports are insulating supports made of a laminated material as used in the ...

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08-08-2013 дата публикации

Method for Monitoring Performance of Process Catalysts

Номер: US20130203179A1
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Disclosed is a method for determining when to replace a guard bed material used to remove one or more catalyst poisons from a feed based on a parameter change in a process. A guard bed having a guard bed material is in fluid communication with a catalyst bed having a catalyst. At least three monitors are positioned in said guard bed or said catalyst bed and at least one parameter of the guard bed or catalyst bed is monitored. A feed component comprising one or more catalyst poisons is supplied to said guard bed or said catalyst bed. The feed is contacted with said guard bed material or said catalyst to remove at least a portion of a catalyst poison and to form a product which produces an increase or a decrease in said parameter. The monitored parameters are compared to determine when to replace the guard bed material. 1. A method for determining when to replace a guard bed material used to remove a catalyst poison from a feed based on a parameter change in a process , said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a guard bed comprising a guard bed material, said guard bed having an inlet and a downstream outlet;(b) placing at least three guard bed monitors proximate said guard bed, wherein a first guard bed monitor is located proximate said inlet to said guard bed, a third guard bed monitor is located downstream of said outlet of said guard bed, and one or more second guard bed monitors is located downstream of said inlet of said guard bed and upstream of said outlet of said guard bed;(c) monitoring at least one guard bed parameter of said guard bed with each of said at least three guard bed monitors;(d) at least intermittently supplying a feed to said guard bed, wherein said feed comprises a catalyst poison;(e) contacting said feed with said guard bed material under suitable guard bed treatment conditions to remove at least a portion of said catalyst poison from said feed and to form a treated feed, wherein said contacting produces an increase or a decrease in ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

METHODS FOR THE ANALYSIS OF HIGH RESOLUTION MELT CURVE DATA

Номер: US20130218476A1
Принадлежит: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

The present application provides for various embodiments of methods for the analysis of high resolution melt (HRM) curve data; where statistical assay variations in melt curve data may result from system noise in an analysis system. Such system noise may arise from various sources, such as the thermal non-uniformity of a thermocycler block in a thermal cycler apparatus, a detection system, etc. Additionally, various methods for the analysis of HRM curve data may provide an identification of a sample without the need for a user inputted information. 1. A method for analyzing melt curve data , the method comprising:providing melt curve data for at least one test sample deposited in a plurality of support regions of a sample support device in thermal cycler system, wherein the melt curve data is an experimental set of melt curve data; andselecting a weighting function, wherein the weighing function selected is used for the construction of a dendrogram of the corrected experimental set of melt curve data;constructing a dendrogram of the corrected experimental set of melt curve data, wherein the dendrogram creates a set of at least one cluster from the corrected experimental set of melt curve data; anddetermining a cut level of the dendrogram, wherein the cut level determines a final number of clusters from the set of at least one cluster.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one test sample is a plurality of test samples.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the weighting function utilizes all data points in each of a corrected experimental set of melt curve data for each test sample.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:providing melt curve data for a calibration sample deposited in a plurality of support regions of a sample support device in a thermal cycler system, wherein the melt curve data is a calibration set of melt curve data; andcorrecting the experimental set of melt curve data using the calibration set of melt curve data.5. The method of claim ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE HEAT LOSS COEFFICIENT OF A PREMISES

Номер: US20130226503A1
Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER

A method determining heat loss coefficient K of a premises, includes: in unoccupied premises, performing a campaign of measurements of at least one temperature inside the premises Tat closely-spaced time intervals over at least two successive time periods Dcorresponding to distinct heating powers Pof the premises; determining temperature of outside air Tat the same closely-spaced times; for each time period D, on the basis of evolution T(t) of a quantity Tas a function of time, selecting a time interval Δtfor which the evolution T(t) is substantially linear, then determining the slope αof the tangent to the evolution T(t) over this time interval Δt, and deducing the value of the heat loss coefficient K of the premises on the basis of the slopes α. 116-. (canceled)18. The method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein claim 17 , for each time period D claim 17 , the heating power Pof the premises comprises a heating power Pimposed by a controlled power source.20. The method as claimed in claim 19 , wherein one power from among the first imposed heating power Pand the second imposed heating power Pis zero claim 19 , while the other power is non-zero.21. The method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the controlled power source is a fixed item of equipment of the premises.22. The method as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the controlled power source is a source brought into the premises specifically for implementation of the method.23. The method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein claim 17 , over each time period D claim 17 , the temperature of the outside air Tis stable.24. The method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein claim 17 , over each time period D claim 17 , solar radiation is weak claim 17 , or is zero.25. The method as claimed in claim 24 , carried out in its entirety over a single nocturnal period.26. The method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein claim 17 , over each time period D claim 17 , any fixed ventilation system fitted to the premises is deactivated.27. The method as ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

THERMAL ANALYZER

Номер: US20130235899A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI HIGH-TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

A thermal analyzer () includes: a furnace tube () made of a transparent material; a heating furnace (); a sample holding part () arranged inside the furnace tube; a first support base (); a second support base (); a measurement chamber () connected to the furnace tube; a first movement part () for moving the first support base and the second support base between a measurement position, at which the furnace tube is connected to the measurement chamber, and a sample setting position, at which the sample holding part is exposed on a rear end side with respect to the furnace tube and the heating furnace; and a second movement part () for moving only the second support base to a sample observation position, at which the heating furnace is advanced and the furnace tube is exposed. Accordingly, the sample is observable from outside the exposed furnace tube.

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

THERMAL EROSION TESTER

Номер: US20130243027A1
Автор: Ramrattan Sam N.
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A thermal erosion tester, comprising a rotating heated element, which is adapted to contact a sand specimen placed in the thermal erosion tester, a heating element to heat the rotating heated element, and a motor to drive rotation of the rotating heated element, wherein the rotating heated element is adapted to contact the sand specimen while the rotating heated element is rotating, causing erosion of the sand specimen, and a method of testing thermal erosion, and a method of testing erosion of a sand specimen when it is in contact with a heated element. 1. An apparatus for performing a thermal erosion test on a sand specimen , the apparatus comprising:a specimen holder which supports the sand specimen;a rotating heated element disposed below the specimen holder and operably rotated by a motor, wherein the rotating heated element is adapted to extend through an opening in the specimen holder to contact the specimen while the rotating heated element is being operably rotated by the motor;a funnel disposed below the specimen holder, wherein the funnel is adapted to catch loose sand abraded from the specimen by the contact of the rotating heated element with the specimen; anda weighing element adapted to detect the weight of the loose sand.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the motor which operably rotates the rotating heated element is a variable speed motor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the heated element further comprises a contact surface which comes into contact with the specimen claim 1 , and wherein the contact surface is textured.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the texture of the contact surface includes raised longitudinal ribs.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the weighing element is adapted to measure the weight of the loose sand from between at least two times during the thermal erosion test to about continuously during the thermal erosion test claim 1 , and to transmit the data to a data acquisition system.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PHASE EQUILIBRIUM WITH IN-SITU SENSING

Номер: US20130243028A1
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A technique facilitates the monitoring of thermodynamic properties of reservoir fluids. The technique utilizes a modular sensor assembly designed to evaluate a sample of a hydrocarbon-containing fluid within a cell body. A variety of sensors may be selectively placed into communication with a sample chamber within the cell body to evaluate the sample at potentially high pressures and temperatures. The sensors may comprise a density-viscosity sensor located in-situ to efficiently measure both the density and viscosity of the sample as a function of pressure and temperature. Other sensors, such as an optic sensor, may also be positioned to measure parameters of the sample while the sample is retained in the sample chamber. 1. An apparatus for measuring thermodynamic properties of reservoir fluids , comprising:a modular sensor assembly comprising a cell body having a sample chamber for receiving a sample of single phase or coexisting two-phase fluid, and a density-viscosity sensor located in-situ to measure the density and viscosity of the sample in the sample chamber as a function of pressure and temperature.2. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular sensor assembly further comprises an optic sensor positioned to measure parameters of the sample while in the sample chamber using optical spectroscopic and scattering techniques.3. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular sensor assembly further comprises a piston movable to adjust pressure in the sample chamber.4. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular sensor assembly further comprises a thermal management system to control temperature in the sample chamber.5. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular sensor assembly further comprises a pressure and temperature sensor.6. The apparatus as recited in claim 1 , wherein the modular sensor assembly further comprises an agitation mechanism to agitate the sample in the sample chamber.7. The apparatus as ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Thermal distortion tester

Номер: US20130243029A1

A thermal distortion tester for testing thermal distortion of a sand specimen, comprising a gimbal to support the sand specimen, an actuator to raise and lower the sand specimen, and a hot surface, wherein the sand specimen is brought into contact with the hot surface at a pre-determined pressure or pressure profile. The temperature of the hot surface is maintained at a pre-determined temperature or temperature profile. The distortion of the sand specimen while applied to the hot surface is directly measured through measurement of the longitudinal movement of the gimbal, and radial distortion is measured by a micrometer camera. The temperature gradient of the sand specimen is also measured throughout the duration of the test. A method of using the same is also described herein.

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03-10-2013 дата публикации

Detection of Carbon Nanotubes by Microwave-Induced Heating

Номер: US20130259085A1
Принадлежит: Texas Tech University System

The present invention includes a method, systems and devices for the detection of carbon nanotubes in biological samples by providing a sample suspected of having one or more carbon nanotubes; irradiating the sample with a microwave radiation, wherein the carbon nanotubes absorb the microwave radiation; and detecting and measuring the one or more thermal emissions from the carbon nanotubes. 1. A method of detection of carbon nanotubes in a sample comprising the steps of:providing a sample suspected of having one or more carbon nanotubes;irradiating the sample with one or more microwave radiations;adsorbing the one or more microwave radiations by the one or more carbon nanotubes absorb;generating one or more thermal emissions from the one or more carbon nanotubes; anddetecting the one or more thermal emissions from the one or more carbon nanotubes in the sample.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more microwave radiations comprises a first microwave radiation and a second microwave radiation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first microwave radiation is 30 W at 2.45 GHz frequency and the second microwave radiation is 50 W at 2.45 GHz frequency.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of contacting a thermocouple probe with the sample to measure a temperature change resulting from the one or more thermal emissions.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more thermal emissions is measured by a k-type beaded wire stainless steel thermocouple.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more carbon nanotubes detection have a detection limit of <0.05 μg.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of correlating the one or more thermal emissions to the concentration of one or more carbon nanotubes.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of comparing the one or more thermal emissions to a carbon nanotube temperature/concentration of standard.9. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of flowing a ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TESTING BLOCK FILTERS

Номер: US20130294478A1
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Testing devices and methods for detecting defects in block filters using temperature differences created by a fluid flow are provided. The testing is relatively fast, inexpensive, and non-destructive, which may allow for testing a relatively large sampling of filters, and possibly all filters produced in a manufacturing process. In one embodiment, the device includes a fluid drive system adapted to create a fluid flow through the filter media. A thermal imaging system is configured to take a thermal image of the filter media. A portion of the filter media without a defect may have a different temperature than a portion of the filter media with a defect. In this manner, a temperature difference detected by the thermal imaging system may indicate that the filter media has a defect. The device may include a fixture for supporting the filter, and may allow for manual or automatic rotation of the filter. 1. A device for testing a block filter having a filter media comprising:a fixture configured to support the block filter;a fluid drive system adjacent the fixture, the fluid drive system adapted to create a fluid flow through the filter media; anda thermal imaging system adjacent the fixture, the thermal imaging system configured to take at least one thermal image of the filter media, the at least one thermal image of the filter media configured to display an image representative of a temperature of the filter media.2. The device of wherein the fixture is connected to the fluid drive system.3. The device of wherein the fluid drive system is at least one of a vacuum and a blower claim 1 , and wherein the fluid flow is an airflow.4. The device of wherein the fixture is adapted to allow manual rotation of the block filter.5. The device of including an automatic rotation system having a motor configured to rotate the block filter.6. The device of including a heater adapted to heat the filter media to a temperature above an ambient temperature.7. The device of including a ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Thermal Analysis Device and Method for Thermal Analysis Comprising Gas Analysis

Номер: US20130298639A1
Автор: Blumm Juergen
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A thermoanalysis device, including a controllable temperature regulating device for the controlled change in the temperature of a sample to be investigated, a detection device for the continuous detection of at least one signal characteristic of a property of the sample during the change in the temperature, and a gas analysis device for investigating gases which are liberated from the sample. In order to enable an improved time- and temperature-resolved investigation of volatile components and decomposition products, provision is made according to the invention such that, during the change in the temperature of the sample, the temperature regulating device is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal and/or the gas analysis device is constituted so as to be controllable and is controlled according to a control algorithm taking account of the detected signal. 2. The thermoanalysis device according to claim 1 , wherein a sample chamber containing the sample to be investigated is connected via a heatable transfer line and a heatable valve/injection system to the gas analysis device.3. The thermoanalysis device according to claim 1 , wherein the control algorithm provides preliminary processing of the signal detected by the detection device for the continuous ascertainment of a change rate of this signal.4. The thermoanalysis device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one control parameter of the control algorithm can be preset by an operator.5. The thermoanalysis device according to claim 1 , wherein the control algorithm provides claim 1 , on the basis of predetermined criteria being met by the detected signal and/or by an ascertained rate of change of this signal claim 1 , a control process for the temperature regulating device and the gas analysis device.6. The thermoanalysis device according to claim 5 , wherein that the control process comprises a change in a rate of change of the temperature of the sample otherwise ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

TEMPERATURE SENSING ANALYTE SENSORS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND USING SAME

Номер: US20130298648A1
Принадлежит: Bayer HealthCare LLC

An analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base, a first electrode and a second electrode wherein a thermocouple portion is provided integral with the second electrode thereby enabling on-sensor temperature measurement capability. In some embodiments, two and only two electrical contact engagement portions are provided thereby simplifying electrical contact. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects. 1. An analyte sensor , comprising:a first electrode having a contact engagement portion and a sensing portion;a second electrode having a contact engagement portion and a sensing portion;an active region provided in contact with, and extending between, the sensing portions of the first electrode and the second electrode; anda thermocouple portion comprising at least part of a conducting path from the active region to the contact engagement portion of the second electrode.2. The analyte sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode comprises a working electrode claim 1 , and the second electrode comprises a counter or reference electrode.3. The analyte sensor of claim 1 , wherein the contact engagement portions are the only two contact engagement portions of the analyte sensor.4. The analyte sensor of claim 1 , comprising a base claim 1 , the first electrode and the second electrode extending along the base.5. The analyte sensor of claim 1 , wherein the first electrode comprises a different conductive material than the thermocouple portion of the second electrode.6. The analyte sensor of claim 1 , wherein the thermocouple portion comprises a carbon-based material.7. The analyte sensor of claim 4 , wherein the first electrode comprises a noble metal and the thermocouple portion comprises a carbon-based material.8. The analyte sensor of claim 1 , comprising a fuse member extending between the first electrode and the second ...

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Process to Create a Collision Between a Stream of Gas and Particles and a Target

Номер: US20130306154A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A process to create a collision in controlled conditions between a stream of gas and particles and a target includes the generation of a stream of gas and particles, of given composition, in the form of a unidirectional beam, using a supersonic burner comprising a combustion chamber and a gas gun, the combustion chamber being fed with a set of fluids comprising a set of gases comprising an oxidizer, and a specific liquid fuel. The generation of a collision between the beam and the target includes the adjustment of the fuel flow, the flow of each gas and the adjustment of the distance between the burner and the target, so as to obtain at the impact point the desired values of the following parameters: (i) the gas temperature or the temperature of the target, and (ii) the gas speed.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Optimum plant canopy temperature

Номер: US20130308675A1
Принадлежит: Smartfield Inc

An apparatus and method of determining the optimal plant canopy temperature of a plant by measuring chlorophyll a variable fluorescence is described. Leaf samples taken from the plant are placed on a temperature gradient device, exposed to light for an amount of time, and the variable fluorescence emitted from the leaves is measured along with the temperature. Calculations of Fv/Fo over a period of time are used to determine the optimal plant canopy temperature for a plant or a crop. The apparatus and method can be used to compare specific cultivars, to assess the results of plant breeding programs, and to assist in crop management procedures.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Method for Evaluating Additives Useful for Improving the Efficiency of Heat Transfer in a Furnace and Systems for Performing Same

Номер: US20130315277A1
Принадлежит: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Additives for improving furnace heat transfer efficiency may be effectively screened for effectiveness by heating the additive, optionally mixed with ash, to the operating temperature of the furnace and measuring its relative emissivity. Additives that have lower emissivity at furnace operating temperatures may be useful for improving furnace heat transfer efficiency as compared to those that have higher emissivity. 1. A process for evaluating a composition useful as an additive for improving heat transfer in furnaces comprising comparing an emissivity of an ash/additive admixture to an emissivity of the ash without the additive wherein the emissivities of the ash/additive admixture and the ash without the additive are measured at a temperature within an operating temperature range of a furnace of interest.2. The process of wherein the furnace of interest is selected from the group consisting of a stoker-fired furnace and a pulverized coal-fired furnace.3. The process of wherein the additive is a blend of two or more powdered metal oxides.4. The process of wherein the additive is in the form of a pellet.5. The process of wherein the additive/ash admixture is prepared by applying the additive to fuel used in a furnace.6. The method of wherein the fuel is coal.7. The method of wherein the operating temperature range of a furnace of interest is from about 700° C. to about 2000° C.8. A process for evaluating compositions useful as additives for improving heat transfer in furnaces comprising comparing an emissivity of a first ash/additive admixture to an emissivity of a second ash/additive wherein the emissivities of the first and second ash/additive admixtures are measured at a temperature within an operating temperature range of a furnace of interest.9. The process of wherein the furnace of interest is selected from the group consisting of a stoker-fired furnace and a pulverized coal-fired furnace.10. The process of wherein the additive is a blend of two or more ...

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Fuel composition identification system and method and fluid composition identification method

Номер: US20130315278A1
Принадлежит: Robert Bosch Ltda

This invention refers to a fuel composition identification system and method ( 2 ) for an automotive vehicle combustion engine. The system comprises at least a fuel heating resistor ( 3 ) arranged in any position in the fuel tank or along the fuel line, in direct contact and exchanging heat with the fuel ( 2 ), an electronic control unit ( 4 ) connected to the resistor ( 3 ), which applies constant power values during time intervals (tn) to the resistor ( 3 ), and the metering device ( 6 ) for a heating resistor parameter ( 3 ) between the current sent to the resistor ( 3 ) and the surface temperature of the resistor that sends the measured values to the electronic control unit ( 4 ), and monitors the current values measured in the heating resistor ( 3 ) during each time interval tn, and when the electronic control unit ( 4 ) detects a variation in the value of the heating resistor current in the course of the time interval (tn), it identifies the fuel composition corresponding to the critical heat flow resulting from the power applied to the resistor during that time interval. The method comprises the steps of applying constant power values during time intervals (tn) to the fuel heating resistor ( 3 ); heating fuel in contact with the heating resistor ( 3 ) through exchanging heat between the heating resistor and the fuel ( 2 ); measuring a heating resistor parameter ( 3 ) between the current sent to the resistor ( 3 ) and the surface temperature of the resistor; monitoring the heating resistor parameter values ( 3 ) measured in the course of each time interval (tn), and when a variation in the resistor parameter value is detected in the course of the time interval (tn); identifying the fuel composition corresponding to the critical heat flow resulting from the power applied to the resistor during that time interval.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Thermoanalysis Device

Номер: US20130336355A1
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A device for thermal analysis. This device includes at least one thermoanalytical measurement device and at least one infrared spectrometer, wherein the infrared spectrometer is fully integrated into the thermoanalytical measurement device. The thermoanalytical measurement device and the at least one infrared spectrometer are connected to one another by a lift-swivel unit. The at least one infrared spectrometer is disposed above the thermoanalytical measurement device. 1. A device for thermal analysis comprising at least one thermoanalytical measurement device and at least one infrared spectrometer , characterised in that the thermoanalytical measurement device and the at least one infrared spectrometer are connected to one another by means of at least one lift-swivel unit , wherein the at least one infrared spectrometer is disposed above the thermoanalytical measurement device.2. The device for thermal analysis according to claim 1 , characterised in that a furnace claim 1 , for heating a sample claim 1 , of the thermoanalytical measurement device and the infrared spectrometer are connected fixedly to one another by means of a coupling claim 1 , wherein the coupling is disposed between the furnace and the infrared spectrometer.3. The device for thermal analysis according to claim 1 , characterised in that the coupling can be heated.4. The device for thermal analysis according to claim 1 , characterised in that the infrared spectrometer and the furnace can be raised and swivelled by means of the lift-swivel unit.5. The device for thermal analysis according to claim 1 , characterised in that the device is provided with a sample changer and that the sample changer can to be traversed by means of the lift-swivel unit to the position (P) of the furnace.6. The device for thermal analysis according to claim 1 , characterised in that the lift-swivel unit is provided with at least one lifting device.7. The device for thermal analysis according to claim 6 , characterised in ...

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HIGH RESOLUTION MELT ANALYSIS OF A NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE

Номер: US20130338928A1
Принадлежит: THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC OY

Described herein are methods and systems for analyzing and visualizing HRM data from a double-stranded nucleic acid. The HRM data is generally characterized by a plurality of data points each including a signal value associated with the concentration of a double-stranded nucleic acid in a sample and a temperature value associated with a the temperature of the sample. Embodiments of the invention analyze the HRM curves from samples using the first negative derivative of the HRM curve or a virtual standard. The first negative derivative plot method may be used to identify the melting temperature of a homogenous double-stranded nucleic acid in a sample, as well as the presence and melting temperature of heterogeneous double-stranded nucleic acids in the sample. Data points associated with the melting temperature are plotted on a scatter plot for analysis. The virtual standard allows for visualization of HRM data across data sets. 1. A method of analyzing high resolution melt (HRM) data wherein the HRM data is characterized by a plurality of data points each including a signal value associated with the concentration of a double-stranded nucleic acid in a sample and a temperature value associated with a the temperature of the sample , the method comprising:generating a HRM curve from the HRM data;plotting the first negative derivative of the HRM curve;detecting the melt peak of the first negative derivative plot;plotting a data point associated with the melt peak on a scatter plot; andanalyzing the data point on the scatter plot.2. The method of wherein generating the HRM curve from the HRM data comprises at least one of smoothing the HRM data or removing exponential decay from the HRM data.3. The method of wherein the melt peak is a data point along the first negative derivative plot having the greatest amplitude.4. The method of further comprising fitting a Gaussian probability function to the first negative derivative plot; andthe melt peak is a data point along the ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Positive Controls

Номер: US20140011184A1
Принадлежит: CANON U.S. LIFE SCIENCES, INC.

The present invention relates to the use of one or more amplicons as temperature calibrators. In some embodiments, the calibrators may be used to calibrate the temperature of a microfluidic channel in which amplification and/or melt analysis is performed. In some embodiments, the amplicons may be genomic, ultra conserved elements and/or synthetic. The amplicon(s) may have a known or expected melt temperature(s). The calibrators may be added to primers of study or may follow or lead the primers of study in the channel. The amplicon(s) may be amplified and melted, and the temperature(s) at which the amplicon(s) melted may be determined. The measured temperature(s) may be compared to the known temperature(s) at which the amplicon(s) was expected to melt. The difference(s) between the measured and expected temperatures may be used to calibrate/adjust one or more temperature control elements used to control and/or detect the temperature of the channel. In other embodiments, the UCE primers may function as a positive control to validate amplification has occurred. 1. A method for providing a positive control for a biological reaction using ultra-conserved elements (UCE) , the method comprising:providing a device configured to receive a biological sample to perform a biological reaction;providing a control sample and a test sample, each of which comprises a biological material sample and reagents for the biological reaction, and wherein the control sample comprises one or more reagents specific to UCE;loading the control and the test samples into the device and running the biological reaction on the test sample and on the control sample;analyzing a reaction result for the test sample using the control sample as a positive control, wherein (i) if the control sample produces an expected result the biological reaction on the test sample is determined to have been successful; and (ii) if the control sample produces an unexpected result, the biological reaction on the test ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE REMOTE NONDESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION OF AN OBJECT

Номер: US20140033799A1
Автор: NEWMAN John W.
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A method and apparatus for the remote nondestructive evaluation of an object such as a wind turbine blade involves applying mechanical and/or thermal stress to the object and then scanning the object using long-range thermographic and/or laser interferometric imaging. The laser interferometric imaging is preferably performed by a long range shearography camera capable of imaging deformation derivatives at long distances coupled with a blade stressing mechanism incorporating either thermal or internal blade pressurization for the purpose of detecting remotely and at high speed, changes in the structural integrity of an installed wind turbine blade. 1. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade , comprising steps of:pressurizing an internal space of a wind turbine blade;sensing a property of the wind turbine blade that is dependent upon internal pressurization to obtain data; andanalyzing the data.2. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 1 , wherein the step of pressurizing comprises coupling pressurization equipment to the internal space of the wind turbine blade.3. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 2 , wherein the pressurization equipment comprises an air blower.4. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 1 , wherein the pressurization is sufficient to cause crack opening.5. A method of testing structural integrity of a wind turbine blade according to claim 4 , wherein the pressurization relative to ambient pressure conditions is substantially within a range of about 0.01 psi to about 10 psi.6. A method of inspecting a wind turbine blade claim 4 , comprising steps of:stressing at least a portion of the wind turbine blade; andscanning at least a portion of the wind turbine blade using laser interferometric imaging.7. A method of inspecting a wind turbine blade according to claim 6 , wherein the step of ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR PERFORMING THERMAL MELT ANALYSES AND AMPLIFICATIONS

Номер: US20140038170A1
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The present disclosure provides apparatus, systems, and methods for conducting rapid, accurate, and consistent heated amplifications and/or thermal melt analyses. 1. An apparatus configured to apply thermal energy to the contents of a receptacle to increase the temperature of the contents of the receptacle and to detect an optical signal emitted by the contents of the receptacle as the temperature of the contents is rising , said apparatus comprising:a receptacle holder configured to receive and releasably hold a receptacle;a vessel-receiving thermal assembly including a portion thereof held at a constant elevated temperature relative to ambient temperature and configured to receive at least a portion of the receptacle and to apply thermal energy to the contents of the receptacle;a receptacle moving mechanism configured to effect relative movement between the receptacle holder and the vessel-receiving thermal assembly to place at least a portion of the receptacle held by the receptacle holder into the vessel-receiving thermal assembly and to remove the portion of the receptacle from the vessel-receiving thermal assembly; andan optical signal detecting device constructed and arranged to detect optical signals emitted by the contents of a receptacle held within the vessel-receiving thermal assembly while thermal energy is being applied to the contents by the vessel-receiving thermal assembly.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said receptacle holder comprises:a cover positioned over a receptacle carried in the receptacle holder; anda yoke comprising sides walls along opposed sides of the yoke and lateral support flanges extending along bottom edges of the sides walls.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a receptacle present detector configured to detect the presence of a receptacle in the receptacle holder.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the receptacle moving mechanism is controlled by a system controller configured to initiate the relative ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF SMALL VOLUMES

Номер: US20140064324A1

Systems and methods for controlling the temperature of small volumes such as yoctoliter volumes, are described. The systems include one or more plasmonic nanostructures attached at or near a nanopore. Upon excitation of the plasmonic nanostructures, such as for example by exposure to laser light, the nanoparticles are rapidly heated thereby causing a change in the ionic conductance along the nanopore. The temperature change is determined from the ionic conductance. These temperature changes can be used to control rapid thermodynamic changes in molecular analytes as they interact with the nanopore. 1. A system for measuring temperature at a nanopore , the system comprising:a substrate defining a surface and at least one nanopore;a plasmonic structure disposed proximate the nanopore;an ionic conducting solution which bathes the nanopore and the plasmonic structure;a light source capable of emitting light of sufficient intensity and wavelength to excite the plasmonic structure;an ionic current measuring assembly configured to measure changes in ionic conductance proximate to the nanopore;whereby upon excitation of the plasmonic structure resulting from emission of light from the light source, changes in ionic conductance measured by the ionic current measuring assembly are used to determine temperature or temperature changes at the nanopore.2. The system of where the substrate includes a biological layer disposed on the surface of the substrate claim 1 , the biological layer defining a second surface and at least one nanopore claim 1 , and the plasmonic structure including one or more metallic nanoparticles tethered to the second surface of the biological layer.3. The system of wherein the nanoparticles have a size within a range of from about 10 nm to about 1 claim 2 ,000 nm.4. The system of wherein the metallic nanoparticles are tethered to the biological layer by at least one oligomer.5. The system of wherein the oligomer is an oligonucleotide having from 10 to 500 ...

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

DEVELOPER AND TEST METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20140064750A1
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A color-fadable developer contains a binder resin, a color generation compound and a color developing agent. When the developer is heated from a temperature range of 0° C. to 20° C. to a temperature range of 150° C. to 180° C. at a temperature increase rate range of 5° C./min to 10° C./min a first time and a second time, a first differential scanning calorimetry curve based on a measurement by differential scanning calorimetry during the first heating has an endothermic peak that is missing from a second differential scanning calorimetry curve based on a measurement differential scanning calorimetry during the second heating, and has a different peak than the endothermic peak caused by a glass transition point of a binder resin. 1. A color-fadable medium having a binder resin , whereinwhen the color-fadable medium is heated from a temperature range of 0° C. to 20° C. to a temperature range of 150° C. to 180° C. at a temperature increase rate range of 5 degrees/min to 10 degrees/min a first time, a first differential scanning calorimetry curve based on the first heating step has an additional endothermic peak than a differential scanning calorimetry curve of the same medium heated a second time from the same starting temperature range to the same ending temperature range at the same temperature increase rate range as the first heating step, and that the additional endothermic peak is different from the endothermic peak caused by a glass transition point of a binder resin in the color fadable medium.2. The medium of claim 1 , whereinthe endothermic peak which is not present in the second differential scanning calorimetry curve is the highest temperature peak in the first differential scanning calorimetry curve.3. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the color in the medium can be faded by being heating by a heated roller in an MFP.4. The medium of claim 3 , wherein the color in the faded medium may be returned to visibility by maintaining the medium at −20° C. for an hour. ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

CANTILEVERED PROBE DETECTOR WITH PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT

Номер: US20140079093A1

A disclosed chemical detection system for detecting a target material, such as an explosive material, can include a cantilevered probe, a probe heater coupled to the cantilevered probe, and a piezoelectric element disposed on the cantilevered probe. The piezoelectric element can be configured as a detector and/or an actuator. Detection can include, for example, detecting a movement of the cantilevered probe or a property of the cantilevered probe. The movement or a change in the property of the cantilevered probe can occur, for example, by adsorption of the target material, desorption of the target material, reaction of the target material and/or phase change of the target material. Examples of detectable movements and properties include temperature shifts, impedance shifts, and resonant frequency shifts of the cantilevered probe. The overall chemical detection system can be incorporated, for example, into a handheld explosive material detection system. 1. A method for analyzing one or more chemical species samples , the method comprising:exposing a sensor probe in a chemical analysis system to one or more chemical species samples, the sensor probe comprising an integral resistive heater, a temperature sensing element, and a surface for contacting the one or more chemical species samples;heating the sensor probe to cause a change with the one or more chemical species samples;analyzing responses received from the sensor probe after interaction of the sensor probe with the heated one or more chemical species samples;detecting, identifying, and/or characterizing the one or more chemical species samples based on analyzing the responses from the sensor probe.2. The method of wherein the sensor probe is a cantilever.3. The method of wherein the integral resistive heater and the temperature sensing element are unitary.4. The method of wherein at least one response received from the sensor probe includes a temperature shift response received from the temperature sensing ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

TRANSIENT APPLICATIONS OF HEAT FLUX BIFURCATION IN POROUS MEDIA

Номер: US20140081591A1
Автор: Vafai Kambiz, Yang Kun
Принадлежит: Kambix Innovations, LLC

A method and system for analyzing transient thermal response of a packed bed under Local Thermal Non-Equilibrium is disclosed. Heat transfer performances in terms of the fluid, solid, and total Nusselt number are obtained. Qualitative analyses of the effects of thermal conduction at the wall on the total heat exchange between the solid and fluid phases within the heat flux bifurcation region are also performed. Both the transient and diffusion aspects are considered in the solid and fluid phases along with the convection and the fluid-solid interaction. The analytical solution for transient response of a packed bed subject to a constant temperature boundary condition is derived. The heat flux bifurcation phenomenon in a porous media is investigated for temporal conditions, and the analytical two-dimensional thermal behavior and the LTE model is examined under transient conditions. Further, the response time towards steady state conditions is investigated. 1. A method for analyzing transient thermal response of a porous medium under a local thermal non equilibrium condition , said method comprising:analyzing heat flux bifurcation phenomenon in a porous media for temporal conditions;deriving at least two primary types of heat flux bifurcations with respect to said porous media;deriving a plurality of exact solutions for both a fluid temperature distribution and a solid temperature distribution over a constant temperature boundary condition;analyzing fluid, solid, and total Nusselt numbers during a transient process;estimating an influence of interactions between solid phases and fluid phases through thermal conduction at a wall within a heat flux bifurcation region by introducing a heat exchange ratio;determining a region wherein heat transfer is described without considering a convection contribution in a fluid phase; andanalyzing a two-dimensional thermal behavior for said solid phases and said fluid phases.2. The method of further comprising evaluating ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Generating Thermal Melting Curves in a Microfluidic Device

Номер: US20140093879A1
Принадлежит: Canon US Life Sciences Inc

The present invention provides novel methods and devices that employ microfluidic technology to generate molecular melt curves. In particular, the devices and methods in accordance with the invention are useful in providing for the analysis of PCR amplification products.

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10-04-2014 дата публикации

METHODS FOR CHARACTERIZING PERFORMANCE OF AN ENERGY-EFFICIENT FILM IN FENESTRATION ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20140100906A1
Автор: MARCHAND Normand
Принадлежит: Clear Wall Corporation

A method of determining energy performance of a film component is disclosed. The method includes: (i) obtaining a glass heat loss value or a glass heat gain value of a glass body by measuring heat loss or heat gain from the glass body using a heat distribution measuring device; (ii) obtaining an assembly heat loss value or an assembly heat gain value of a film and glass assembly by measuring heat loss or heat gain from the film and glass assembly using a heat distribution measuring device; (iii) obtaining an assembly heat loss value or an assembly heat gain value of a film and glass assembly by measuring heat loss or heat gain from the film and glass assembly using a heat distribution measuring device; and (iv) subtracting the glass heat loss value from the assembly heat loss value to obtain a film heat loss value or subtracting the glass heat gain value from the assembly heat gain value to obtain a film heat gain value 1. A method of determining energy performance of a film component , said method comprising:obtaining a glass heat loss value or a glass heat gain value of a glass body by measuring heat loss or heat gain from said glass body using a heat distribution measuring device;obtaining an assembly heat loss value or an assembly heat gain value of a film and glass assembly by measuring heat loss or heat gain from said film and glass assembly using said or another heat distribution measuring device;subtracting said glass heat loss value from said assembly heat loss value to obtain a film heat loss value or subtracting said glass heat gain value from said assembly heat gain value to obtain a film heat gain value; andwherein said film and glass assembly includes a film component and a glass component, said film component directly contacts said glass component or is a certain distance off from said glass component and said glass component is same as or similar to said glass body, and said film heat loss value or said film heat gain value represent an energy ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

DELIVERY UNIT WITH FILL LEVEL SENSOR FOR A LIQUID ADDITIVE, TANK FOR STORING LIQUID ADDITIVE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A FILL LEVEL

Номер: US20150000396A1
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A delivery unit for extracting liquid additive from a tank can be mounted on the tank and includes a fill level sensor for measuring the fill level of liquid additive in the tank. The fill level sensor is set up to emit waves into an emission region of the tank, and the fill level can be measured by using a propagation time measurement of the waves reflected by a liquid surface and striking the fill level sensor again. At least one first reference surface extends at least partially into the emission region and is at a first distance from the fill level sensor. The at least one first reference surface is disposed on a separate calibration component mounted on an outer side of a housing of the delivery unit. A tank for storing liquid additive, a motor vehicle and a method for monitoring a fill level are also provided. 1. A delivery unit configured to be mounted on a tank for extracting liquid additive from the tank , the delivery unit comprising:a housing having an outer side;a separate calibration component mounted on said outer side of said housing;a fill level sensor configured to measure a fill level of liquid additive in the tank, said fill level sensor configured to emit waves into an emission region of the tank permitting the fill level to be measured by using a propagation time measurement of the waves being reflected by a liquid surface and striking said fill level sensor again; andat least one first reference surface disposed on said separate calibration component, extending at least partially into said emission region and being disposed at a first distance from said fill level sensor.2. The delivery unit according to claim 1 , which further comprises a second reference surface extending at least partially into said emission region and disposed at a second distance from said fill level sensor.3. The delivery unit according to claim 1 , wherein said fill level sensor is an ultrasound sensor.4. The delivery unit according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

MOLDING SUPPORT DEVICE FOR INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE

Номер: US20210001528A1
Автор: KOZUKA Makoto
Принадлежит: Nissei Plastic Industrial Co., Ltd.

Provided are a basic data input unit to input basic data including molding conditions data related to molding conditions and screw data related to the form of the screw; a calculation formula data setting unit to set solid phase rate calculation formula data to calculate the solid phase rate of the molten resin in a heating cylinder based on this basic data; a calculation processing function unit having a solid phase rate calculation processing unit to use calculation processing based on the basic data and the solid phase rate calculation formula data to calculate an estimated solid phase rate of the molten resin at the measurement completion; and an output processing function unit that performs display processing to display information related to the estimated solid phase rate on a display. 1. A molding support device for an injection molding machine for performing a molding support to an injection molding machine to inject plasticized molten resin with a screw to fill a metal mold with the resin , characterized in comprising:a basic data input unit that inputs basic data including molding conditions data related to at least molding conditions and screw data related to the form of the screw;a calculation formula data setting unit that sets solid phase rate calculation formula data to calculate, based on this basic data, the solid phase rate of the molten resin in the heating cylinder;a calculation processing function unit that has a solid phase rate calculation processing unit to use calculation processing based on the basic data and the solid phase rate calculation formula data to calculate an estimated solid phase rate of the molten resin at the measurement completion; andan output processing function unit that performs display processing to display information related to the estimated solid phase rate on a display.2. The molding support device for the injection molding machine according to claim 1 , wherein: the molding conditions data includes data related to ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

SAMPLE PHASE QUALITY CONTROL

Номер: US20200003053A1
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Systems and methods for subterranean formation testing. A method may include: lowering a formation testing tool into a subterranean formation, wherein the formation testing tool may include memory, a pump, a formation probe, at least two sample chambers, wherein the at least two sample chambers may include probes to measure pressure and temperature; extracting a fluid from the subterranean formation with the pump and the formation probe; flowing the fluid into the at least two sample chambers with the pump; storing pressure and temperature data of the fluid in the memory; and removing the at least two sample chambers from the formation testing tool. 1. A method comprising:lowering a formation testing tool into a subterranean formation, wherein the formation testing tool comprises memory, a pump, a formation probe, at least two sample chambers, wherein the at least two sample chambers comprise probes to measure pressure and temperature;extracting a fluid from the subterranean formation with the pump and the formation probe;flowing the fluid into the at least two sample chambers with the pump;storing pressure and temperature data of the fluid in the memory; andremoving the at least two sample chambers from the formation testing tool.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least two sample chambers comprise a cushioned sample chamber comprising a nitrogen section and a fluid sample section claim 1 , and an un-cushioned sample chamber comprising a fluid sample section.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising continuously monitoring pressure and temperature of the fluid within the un-cushioned sample chamber and the cushioned sample chamber from a time of recovery of the fluid to a time of opening the un-cushioned sample chamber and the cushioned sample chamber.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the memory comprises volatile memory or non-volatile memory.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the probes comprise feed through wires configured to allow communication and ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR MEASURING INSIDE A BLANKET OF MINERAL OR PLANT FIBRES

Номер: US20180003693A1
Принадлежит: SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER

A method measures inside a blanket of mineral and/or plant fibres being moved by at least one conveyor with a conveyor belt. The method uses a measuring system including a sensor and an actuator for introducing the sensor into the blanket, the actuator being mounted on the conveyor belt and able to move the sensor between a retracted position and a measuring position inside the blanket. The method also includes introducing the sensor into the blanket by the actuator under the effect of the movement of the conveyor belt. 1. A method for measuring inside a blanket of mineral and/or plant fibres being moved by at least one conveyor with a conveyor belt , the method comprising:using a measuring system comprising a sensor and an actuator for introducing the sensor into the blanket, the actuator being mounted on the conveyor belt and configured to be able to move the sensor between a retracted position and a measuring position inside the blanket; andintroducing the sensor into the blanket by the actuator under the effect of the movement of the conveyor belt.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising removal of the sensor from the blanket.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the measuring position claim 1 , the sensor projects out of the conveyor belt.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the retracted position claim 1 , the sensor is retracted inside the conveyor belt.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator is autonomous and passive.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the actuator comprises an actuating mass claim 5 , the movement of which under the effect of gravity and of the movement of the conveyor belt moves the sensor from the retracted position to the measuring position and/or from the measuring position to the retracted position.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a mechanism for adjusting a depth of the measuring position claim 1 , said mechanism being ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

HIGH THROUGHPUT INTERROGATION OF PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF A PROTEIN

Номер: US20200003714A1
Принадлежит: Just Biotherapeutics, Inc.

Disclosed are methods for interrogating the physiochemical properties of a protein of interest, including method for predicting the stability of a protein at low pH, such as may be encountered during a manufacturing viral inactivation step. 1. A method for predicting the stability of a protein at low pH , comprising: (i) detecting fluorescence of the dye over the range of temperatures to obtain a first fluorescence curve;', '(ii) obtaining the first derivative of the first fluorescence curve; and', '(iii) determining the temperature transitions of the protein of interest, at the first pH value, from the first derivative of the first fluorescence curve;, '(a) heating to a continuous set of temperatures in the range of about 20° C. to about 95° C. a first reaction mixture comprising a hydrophobic fluorescent dye and a protein of interest, at a first pH value in the range of about pH 4.0 to about pH 4.2, and (i) detecting fluorescence of the dye in each of the one or more second reaction mixture(s) over the range of temperatures to obtain a second fluorescence curve for each second reaction mixture;', '(ii) obtaining the first derivative of each second fluorescence curve; and', '(iii) determining the temperature transitions of the protein of interest, at the one or more different second pH value(s), from the first derivative(s) of the second fluorescence curve(s); and, '(b) heating to a continuous set of temperatures in the range of about 20° C. to about 95° C. one or more second reaction mixture(s) comprising the hydrophobic fluorescent dye and the protein of interest, at one or more different second pH value(s) between about pH 2.9 to about pH 4.0, each different second pH value being lower than the first pH value, and(c) comparing the temperature transition peaks of the protein of interest at the first pH value and at the one or more different second pH value(s), wherein, if a temperature transition peak present at the first pH value is absent or shifted at one or ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

FUSED QUARTZ GLASS REACTION CHAMBER AND RELATED METHODS SYSTEMS, AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20200003715A1
Автор: Barney Jason Locke
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Reaction vessels which allow visualization while speeding vaporization or other reactions. In one illustrative embodiment, a reaction vessel may have sidewalls formed from a transparent material such as a clear quartz glass having relatively smooth surface and relatively low thermal transfer properties while allowing for visualization into the vessel. The vessel floor may be formed from a porous textured opaque quartz glass bottom. Liquids in the vessel will more readily react due to the numerous pores on the surface of the material of the bottom which serve as active nucleation sites during a chemical reaction process. Additionally, an unexpectedly higher rate of thermal diffusivity into the vessel interior may further increase reaction speeds. Methods of conducting and analyzing reactions using such vessels are further included in the present disclosure. 1. A reaction vessel for visualization of reactions involving the vaporization of liquids , comprising:a surrounding sidewall defining the sides of a reaction chamber; the surrounding sidewall formed of a clear quartz glass material that is substantially transparent to allow visualization; anda vessel floor joined to a lower end of the surrounding sidewall to define a bottom of the reaction chamber, the vessel floor formed of an opaque quartz glass material containing gas bubbles that scatter light rays passing therethrough, the vessel floor having an exposed surface in the reaction chamber containing pores defined by voids from gas bubbles that resided at the portion of the material cut to form the exposed surface.2. The reaction vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel floor is formed of an opaque quartz glass material containing gas bubbles having a diameter ranging from about 100 to about 200 micrometers.3. The reaction vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel floor is formed of an opaque quartz glass material having an apparent density ranging from 1.7 to 2.1 g/cm claim 1 , and an average bubble diameter ranging ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

Device And Method For Measuring The Total Organic Carbon Content Of A Sample Fluid

Номер: US20200003747A1
Принадлежит: Merck Patent GmBH, Millipore SAS

A device for measuring the total organic carbon content (TOC) of a sample fluid comprises a measuring cell (2) defining a volume (3) for containing a sample fluid and an excimer lamp (20) arranged to cause an oxidation reaction of the sample fluid by emitting radiation onto the sample fluid in the volume (3). A pair of electrodes is arranged to measure the conductivity of the sample fluid during the oxidation reaction and at least one temperature senor (31) is arranged on the measuring cell (2) to measure a temperature that is related to the sample fluid. The total organic carbon content (TOC) of the sample fluid is determined on the basis of the measured conductivity compensated by the temperature related to the sample fluid.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

OPERATION METHOD FOR FLOW SENSOR DEVICE

Номер: US20190003993A1
Автор: Hornung Mark
Принадлежит: SENSIRION AG

Method of operating a flow sensor device () with a first sensor arrangement () for measuring a flow (F) of a fluid (g) and a further first fluid property (p), and with a second sensor arrangement () for measuring a further second fluid property (p); said method comprising the steps of operating said flow sensor device () for determining said further first fluid property (p) by means of said first sensor arrangement (), operating said flow sensor device () for determining said further second fluid property (p) by means of said second sensor arrangement (), comparing said further first fluid property (p) and further second fluid property (p) and producing a comparison result (R), and monitoring said comparison result and producing a fault signal (FS) in case of a fault state. The present invention relates to such a sensor device. 1. Method of operating a flow sensor device , said flow sensor device comprising:at least one first sensor arrangement configured and arranged for measuring a flow of a fluid and at least one further first fluid property;at least one second sensor arrangement in contact with said fluid and configured and arranged for measuring at least one further second fluid property; wherein at least one of said at least one further first fluid property corresponds to one of said at least one further second fluid property such as to enable a comparison by means of said flow sensor device;said method comprising the steps of:a) to operate said flow sensor device for determining said flow of the fluid and said at least one further first fluid property by means of said first sensor arrangement;b) to operate said flow sensor device for determining said at least one further second fluid property by means of said second sensor arrangement;c) to compare at least one of said at least one further first fluid property and at least one of said at least one further second fluid property with one another and to produce a comparison result;d) to monitor said comparison ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Increasing Harvest (Yield) of Crop Plants Utilizing Thermodynamic Laws on a Whole Plant Basis to Detect Optimal Periods for Exothermic Energy Versus Endothermic Energy Needs

Номер: US20160007541A1
Принадлежит: Stoller Enterprises Inc

The present invention relates to the exogenous application of signaling chemicals, such as minerals and/or small signaling molecules, to change the delta T in differing tissues of a plant, such as a crop plant, to increase development and/or productivity of the plant.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

METHOD TO OBTAIN UNBIASED IDENTIFICATION OF INTERACTION OF TEST COMPOUNDS WITH THE PROTEOME

Номер: US20170010229A1
Принадлежит: Institute for Systems Biology

The invention provides an unbiased method to assess the binding of a test compound to a multiplicity of proteins in the same sample, including samples from living cells by applying the unbiased determination technique of SWATH-MS or the biased technique of SRM-MS to a thermal shift assay to evaluate drug target interactions. In addition, the results created by SWATH-MS can be analyzed by SRM-MS in a biased manner to assess the binding of a test compound to a multiplicity of proteins in the same sample, including samples from living cells. 1. A multiplexed method to identify proteins to which a test compound binds in a sample containing numerous proteins or for identifying a compound capable of binding to a target protein contained in a sample comprising numerous proteins , including said target protein , which method comprises:(a) subjecting a first portion of the sample that contains test compound and a second portion of the sample that does not contain test compound to at least one temperature at which at least some of the proteins in said sample are more soluble when bound to the test compound and less soluble when not bound to said test compound;(b) separating each of said first and second portions to obtain a soluble fraction and an insoluble fraction of each;(c) determining the concentration of a multiplicity of proteins in either the soluble fraction or the insoluble fraction of each portion or both;wherein said determining is performed in an unbiased manner by Sequential Windowed data independent Acquisition of the Total High resolution Mass Spectroscopy (SWATH-MS); orwherein said determining is performed in a biased manner by Selected Reaction Monitoring (SRM-MS);wherein a protein whose concentration in the soluble fraction of the first portion is increased at said temperature as compared to the soluble fraction of the second portion and/or whose concentration in the insoluble fraction of the first portion is decreased at said temperature as compared to the ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Method and device for dissolved gas analysis

Номер: US20170010250A1
Принадлежит: General Electric Co

A system, comprising at least one source for irradiating electromagnetic radiation into a sample fluid and a reference fluid resulting in a change in a temperature of the sample fluid and a change in a temperature of the reference fluid, and a processing subsystem that monitors and determines a concentration of a gas of interest dissolved in the sample fluid based upon a difference between the change in the temperature of the sample fluid and the change in the temperature of the reference fluid, wherein the reference fluid does not contain the gas of interest, and the electromagnetic radiation has a wavelength range corresponding to a spectral absorption range of the gas of interest.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING TURBOMACHINES

Номер: US20160010505A1
Принадлежит:

A method for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The method includes the steps of, attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine, inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount, and adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount. A removing step removes the probe from the turbomachine. An attaching step attaches a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount. The traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system. A reinserting step is used to reinsert the probe back into the turbomachine. An inspecting step is used to inspect or test the turbomachine. 1. A method for inspecting a turbomachine , the method comprising the steps of:attaching a gimbal mount to the turbomachine;inserting a probe into the turbomachine through the gimbal mount;adjusting a position of the probe via the gimbal mount;removing the probe from the turbomachine;attaching a traverse actuator system to the gimbal mount, the traverse actuator system is connected to the gimbal mount through a pressure isolation system;reinserting the probe back into the turbomachine; andinspecting or testing the turbomachine.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gimbal mount further comprises:a plurality of turnbuckles located at equal intervals around the gimbal mount; and wherein the gimbal mount is configured to be mounted to a port or a vessel flange of the turbomachine, and adjustment of the turnbuckles translates into a tangential or axial adjustment of a sensor head position for the probe.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein there are four turnbuckles located at 90 degree intervals around the gimbal mount claim 2 , the adjusting a position of the probe step further comprising:adjusting a first set of turnbuckles spaced by 180 degrees to move the probe in an axial direction with respect to the turbomachine, and adjusting a second set of turnbuckles spaced by 180 degrees to move the probe in a tangential direction with respect to the ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING TURBOMACHINES

Номер: US20160010506A1
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A system for inspecting a turbomachine is provided. The system includes a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe. The pressure isolation system has a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal. The probe bearing is configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction. A gimbal mount is connected to the pressure isolation system. The pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal. The valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal. The system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine. 1. A system for inspecting a turbomachine , the system comprising:a pressure isolation system configured to maintain a pressure resistant seal around a probe, the pressure isolation system having a probe bearing located adjacent to a pressure seal, the probe bearing configured to facilitate back and forth movement of the probe by reducing friction;a gimbal mount connected to the pressure isolation system; andwherein the pressure isolation system has a valve seal located between the gimbal mount and the pressure seal, the valve seal is configured to isolate the pressure seal from the gimbal mount when the probe is not in the valve seal, and the system is configured to move the probe into and out of the turbomachine.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the valve seal is at least one of:a ball valve seal or a guillotine seal.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the probe bearing is comprised of at least one of:roller bearings, ball bearings, or low friction material.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pressure seal is connected to a pressurized source or a vacuum source.5. The system of claim 1 , the gimbal mount further comprising:a plurality of turnbuckles located at equal intervals around the gimbal mount; andwherein the gimbal mount is configured to be mounted ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MULTIPLE SAMPLE PREPARATION AND SIMULTANEOUS LOSS ON IGNITION/GAIN ON IGNITION ANALYSIS, FOR USE IN X-RAY FLUORESCENCE SPECTROMETRY

Номер: US20160011128A1
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The analyzer mixes the material to be analyzed and the flux in sample holders supported by a moveable platform within the furnace. A tilt member is provided having multiple stations. Each station has an upstanding pin offset from the center point of the station in a different direction. The platform is indexed relative to the tilt member such that the sample holder aligns with each station, in sequence. As the sample holder aligns with each station, the platform is moved toward the tilt member such that the pin of the aligned station abuts and tilts the sample holder in a different direction. The repeated tilting of the sample holder in different directions mixes the material and flux. The contents of the sample holder may also be agitated by rapidly moving the platform back and forth with sudden stops. The analyzer can be used with a special sample holder. 1. A method for preparing a sample for X-ray spectrometry analysis in a thermogravimetric analyzer of the type including a furnace , a movable platform within said furnace , a tilt member having a plurality of stations each station having a center point and an upstanding pin mounted at a location offset from the center point of said station in a different direction , said method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a sample holder suitable for use in X-ray spectrometric analysis containing the material to be analyzed and the flux;(b) placing the sample holder onto the platform within the furnace to heat the sample and flux;(c) mixing the material to be analyzed and the flux in the sample holder within said furnace to form a substantially homogeneous mixture by moving the platform relative to the tilt member such that the sample holder aligns with said successive stations of said tilt member, and the pin of each aligned station abuts and tilts the sample holder in a direction determined by the location of said pin of said aligned station;(d) removing the sample holder from the furnace; and(e) allowing the ...

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10-01-2019 дата публикации

ENVIRONMENTAL TEST APPARATUS

Номер: US20190011352A1
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An object of the invention is to provide an environmental test apparatus which can directly set an environmental change rate and hardly causes input errors. Change amount information associated with a total change amount and change rate information associated with a change amount per unit time can be input. A target locus of change can be set by using a change amount/change rate setting method of setting the target locus of change based on a combination of change amount information and change rate information. When setting the target locus of change by the change amount/change rate setting method, input of time information is inhibited. 1. An environmental test apparatus capable of placing a test object in a desired test environment to perform an environmental test ,wherein the environmental test apparatus is capable of changing the test environment during execution of the environmental test,wherein the environmental test apparatus is capable of inputting change rate information associated with a change amount of environmental factor per unit time, andwherein the environmental test apparatus is capable of setting a target locus of change using the change rate information as one item of input information.2. The environmental test apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the environmental test apparatus is capable of inputting time information associated with a time required for an environmental change, andwherein the environmental test apparatus inhibits input of the time information when the target locus of change is set by the change rate information as one item of input information.3. The environmental test apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the environmental test apparatus inhibits input of the change rate information when the target locus of change is set by the time information as one item of input information.4. The environmental test apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the environmental test apparatus is capable of inputting time information ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

METHOD AND MAGAZINE FOR HOLDING IN READINESS, TRANSPORTING, PROCESSING AND ARCHIVING THERMOANALYTICAL SAMPLES

Номер: US20150013479A1
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A method and a device for holding in readiness, transporting, processing and archiving thermoanalytical samples are disclosed. The sample containers, into which the thermoanalytical samples to be investigated are to be introduced, are provided in a magazine. 1. A method for holding in readiness , transporting , processing and archiving thermoanalytical samples , characterised by the following steps:a. that sample containers for the thermoanalytical samples are provided in a magazine;b. that the sample containers are removed from the magazine for loading;c. that one sample is put in each case into one sample container;d. that data of the samples are entered in an electronic and/or an analog data list for the magazine;e. that a fixed place in the magazine is assigned to each filled sample container;f. that the magazine is firmly closed for transport;g. that the re-opened magazine is introduced into a measuring device for thermal analysis;h. that the magazine is identified by detection means, the position of each sample container at the same time being determined;i. that each sample together with the respective sample container is automatically or manually removed from the magazine and transferred for the given measurement;j. that each sample is transferred back again into the magazine after the measurement andk. that, after completion of all the measurements, the samples are archived together with the magazine.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the magazine is unequivocally identifiable claim 1 , wherein the identification is carried out by the detection means.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein an RFID chip claim 2 , a barcode claim 2 , a 2D-code or a text box is used as a detection means.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the identification is carried out automatically by the detection means or manually by the operator.5. The method according to claim 1 , characterised in that an empty sample container with a cover is held in readiness ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

System and method for melting curve clusterting

Номер: US20180011969A1
Принадлежит: Canon US Life Sciences Inc

The present invention relates to methods and systems for the analysis of nucleic acids present in biological samples, and more specifically, relates to clustering melt curves derived from high resolution thermal melt analysis performed on a sample of nucleic acids, the resulting clusters being usable, in one embodiment, for analyzing the sequences of nucleic acids and to classify their genotypes that are useful for determining the identity of the genotype of a nucleic acid that is present in a biological sample.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

PROCESSING DEVICE

Номер: US20200011820A1
Принадлежит: Omron Corporation

The processing device includes: a temperature transition acquisition unit that acquires rising transition of the temperature of the winding in a state in which a first voltage is applied in order to raise a temperature of the winding to a first temperature and further acquires falling transition of the temperature of the winding in a state in which a second voltage is applied in order to lower the temperature of the winding to a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature after the temperature of the winding converges to the first temperature; and a decision unit that calculates stator-related parameters on the basis of the falling transition to decide a stator temperature characteristic mode and further calculates winding-related parameters on the basis of the rising transition and a stator temperature characteristic model to decide a winding temperature characteristic model. 1. A processing device that decides a calculation model , the calculation model being included in an electronic thermal of a motor that has a stator around which a winding is wound and a rotor to estimate a temperature of the winding and including a winding temperature characteristic model that includes winding-related parameters in relation to temperature characteristics of the winding and a stator temperature characteristic model that includes stator-related parameters in relation to temperature characteristics of the stator , the processing device comprising:a temperature transition acquisition unit that acquires a rising transition of the temperature of the winding in a state in which a first voltage is applied in order to raise the temperature of the winding to a first temperature and further acquires a falling transition of the temperature of the winding in a state in which a second voltage is applied in order to lower the temperature of the winding to a second temperature that is lower than the first temperature after the temperature of the winding converges on the first ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Electroluminescent Methods And System For Real-Time Measurements Of Physical Properties

Номер: US20200011824A1
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Methods of producing luminescence by application of a time-varying electrical signal to an electroluminescent device are disclosed whereby the entire system remains at open circuit. At least one article, substance or material, the “object”, is employed to alter the electrical signal to the area of the electroluminescent device to a level sufficient to change light emission. Methods are disclosed to relate the light intensity thus produced to a property of the object thereby allowing a measurement of the property. The method may optionally use one or more additional circuit components. 1. An electroluminescent method for measuring a physical property of an object comprising:a. transmitting a time-varying electrical signal from a power source to a first terminal of an electroluminescent device, wherein the electroluminescent device remains at open circuit in relation to the power source;b. positioning an object in close proximity to the electroluminescent device while the time-varying electrical signal is transmitted to the electroluminescent device, such that the physical property of the object alters the time-varying electrical signal across the electroluminescent device and thereby changes electromagnetic radiation emitted by the electroluminescent device;c. measuring the change in electromagnetic radiation emitted by the electroluminescent device; andd. relating the measured change in electromagnetic radiation to the physical property of the object.2. The method of wherein more than one physical property is measured.3. The method of wherein more than one time-varying electrical signal is used.4. The method of wherein more than one electroluminescent device is used.5. The method of wherein the object is separated from the electroluminescent device by a dielectric material.6. The method of wherein the electroluminescent device has more than two terminals.7. The method of is coupled with a closed-circuit electroluminescent method.8. The method of wherein the physical ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

REMOTE ELECTROMIGRATION MONITORING OF ELECTRONIC CHIPS

Номер: US20150016486A1
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A method of remotely monitoring electromigration in an electronic chip includes sensing, at a first location, at least one temperature value of the electronic chip, sending the at least one temperature value to a remote monitoring system, accumulating a plurality of temperature values of the electronic chip at the monitoring system during a reporting period, calculating an Electromigration Life Consumed (EMLC) value of the electronic chip for the reporting period based on the plurality of temperature values, determining whether the EMLC of the electronic chip is above a predetermined threshold, and providing a signal when the EMLC of the electronic chip is above the predetermined threshold. 1. A method of remotely monitoring electromigration in an electronic chip , the method comprising:sensing, at a first location, at least one temperature value of the electronic chip;sending the at least one temperature value to a remote monitoring system;accumulating a plurality of temperature values of the electronic chip at the monitoring system during a reporting period;calculating an Electromigration Life Consumed (EMLC) value of the electronic chip for the reporting period based on the plurality of temperature values;determining whether the EMLC of the electronic chip is above a predetermined EMLC threshold; andproviding a signal when the EMLC of the electronic chip is above the predetermined threshold.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein sensing the at least one temperature value of the electronic chip includes sensing a plurality of temperature values claim 1 , each of the plurality of temperature values being at a different position on the chip.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining a high temperature value of the plurality of temperature values;setting the at least one temperature value of the electronic chip at the high temperature value.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: sending the plurality of temperature values to the remote monitoring ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

DETECTION OF A TARGET NUCLEIC ACID SEQUENCE USING TWO DIFFERENT DETECTION TEMPERATURES

Номер: US20170016049A1
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The present invention relates to detection of a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample using two different detection temperatures. The present invention using difference between signals detected at two detection temperatures enables to decrease well-to-well variation or sample-to-sample variation generated in real-time PCR processes in more convenient and effective manner. 1. A method for detecting a target nucleic acid sequence in a sample using two different detection temperatures , comprising:(a) incubating a reaction mixture containing the sample and a signal-generating means for detection of the target nucleic acid sequence in a reaction vessel and detecting signals generated at a relatively high detection temperature and at a relatively low detection temperature; and(b) determining the presence of the target nucleic acid sequence by a processed signal obtained from a difference between the signal detected at the relatively high detection temperature and the signal detected at the relatively low detection temperature.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the signals detected at the relatively high and low detection temperatures are signals influenced by conditions during the incubation and/or the detection claim 1 , and the processed signal obtained from a difference between the signals decreases the influences of the conditions.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the reaction mixture comprises a plurality of reaction mixtures that are prepared similarly using the sample.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is performed in a signal amplification process concomitantly with a nucleic acid amplification.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step (a) is performed in a signal amplification process without a nucleic acid amplification.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the signal-generating means is a signal-generating means to generate a signal in a dependent manner on the formation of a duplex.7. The ...

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19-01-2017 дата публикации

Measuring instrument for thermogravimetrically determining the moisture content of a material

Номер: US20170016810A1

A measuring instrument for thermogravimetrically determining the moisture content of a material, which includes a base ( 12 ), configured as a balance, with a base surface ( 22 ), and a hood ( 14 ) pivotably connected to the base. The hood has a weighing chamber lid ( 50 ), weighing chamber walls ( 52 - 56 ) and a heating element ( 44 ). The hood consists of an electronics module ( 36 ) that includes the heating element and an electronic power unit, and of a mechanical module ( 48 ) that includes the weighing chamber lid and all of the weighing chamber walls. The mechanical module ( 48 ) is rigidly and reversibly coupled to the electronics module so that the heating element, protrudes from a main body ( 42 ) of the electronics module and rises through a corresponding opening ( 58 ) in the rearward weighing chamber wall ( 56 ), with the main body being pivotably connected to the base and surrounding the electronic power unit.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

INTEGRATED AIR QUALITY SENSOR

Номер: US20180017536A1
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A microelectronic device capable of detecting multiple gas constituents in ambient air can be used to monitor air quality. The microelectronic air quality monitor includes a plurality of temperature-sensitive gas sensors tuned to detect different gas species. Each gas sensor is tuned by programming an adjacent heater. An insulating air pocket formed below the sensor helps to maintain the sensor at a desired temperature. A temperature sensor may also be integrated with each gas sensor to provide additional feedback control. The heater, temperature sensor, and gas sensors are in the form of patternable thin films integrated on a single microchip. The device can be incorporated into computer workstations, smart phones, clothing, or other wearable accessories to function as a personal air quality monitor that is smaller, more accurate, and less expensive than existing air quality sensors. 1. An electronic multi-species gas sensing device , comprising;a plurality of gas species sensors arranged as elements of a single integrated circuit array, each gas species sensor includinga gas sensitive material tuned to detect a particular gas species, the gas sensitive material being formed in a reactive layer of a metal-oxide-semiconductor structure;a resistive heater adjacent to the gas sensitive material; anda temperature sensor adjacent to the gas sensitive material that senses a temperature of the gas sensitive material.2. The device of wherein the reactive layer is less than 500 nm thick.3. The device of wherein the gas sensitive material is a ceramic.4. The device of wherein the ceramic includes one or more of SnO claim 3 , ZnO claim 3 , or InO.5. The device of wherein the gas sensitive material is less than 200 nm thick.6. An indoor fixture equipped with the gas sensing device of .7. The indoor fixture of claim 6 , including one or more of a desktop computer claim 6 , a display claim 6 , or a wall-mounted unit.8. A mobile unit equipped with the gas sensing device of .9. ...

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22-01-2015 дата публикации

NON-DESTRUCTIVE SUGAR CONTENT MEASURING APPARATUS

Номер: US20150021478A1
Принадлежит: DAESUNG TECH CO., LTD.

A non-destructive sugar content measuring apparatus is provided and includes a measuring sensor portion for including a spectral sensor which receives a near infrared ray from the light which is reflected by the flesh FB of the fruit F of which the sugar content is measured, an LED light source which has LEDs circularly arranged, an optical sensor which receives light reflected by a flesh of a fruit F, and a temperature sensor; a casing including a measuring sensor portion and has a panel portion which has a digital display for displaying a brix value as a digital value and operational switches, the panel portion and the operational switches being mounted on a front face thereof; a main circuit board PB for including a Central Processing Unit (CPU) which is embedded in the casing and processes electric signals from the light sensor and performs a calculation and determination 1. A non-destructive sugar content measuring apparatus , comprising:{'b': 30', '32', '32', '1', '32', '2', '32', '3', '32', '4', '32', '5', '40', '61', '40', '32, 'a measuring sensor portion for including an LED light source which has LEDs -, -, -, - and - circularly arranged, an optical sensor which receives light reflected by a flesh of a fruit F, and a temperature sensor , in order to predict sugar content through a statistical analysis method in which the optical sensor to be used as a spectral sensor receives a near infrared ray from the light which is emitted from the light source and reflected by the flesh FB of the fruit F of which the sugar content is measured;'}{'b': 20', '30', '1', '20', '100', '1', '10', '11, 'a casing including a rear half body on which the measuring sensor portion extends outwardly and a front half body combined with the rear half body to constitute the casing of the sugar content measuring apparatus , the front half body having a panel portion which has a digital display for displaying a brix value as a digital value and operational switches, the panel portion ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Nanowire Structural Element

Номер: US20160024673A1
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A template based process is used for the production of the nanowire structural element, wherein the nanowires are electrochemically depositioned in the nanopores. The irradiation is carried out at different angles, such that a nanowire network is formed. The hollow chamber-like structure in the nanowire network is established through the dissolving of the template foil and removal of the dissolved template material. The interconnecting of the nanowires provides stability to the nanowire structural element and an electrical connection between the nanowires is created thereby. 11. A process for the production of a nanowire structural element () , comprising the steps of:{'b': '12', '(a) preparing a template (),'}{'b': 12', '14', '16, '(b) irradiation of the template () with energetic radiation () at, at least, two different angles to the surface of the template for the purpose of generating numerous latent tracks () permeating the template,'}{'b': 12', '16', '33', '32, '(c) etching the template () in order to etch the radiation induced latent tracks () into a network () of intersecting, interconnected nanopores (),'}{'b': 32', '37', '34', '33', '37, '(d) deposition of matter in the nanopores () to generate a network () of intersecting, interconnected nanowires () in the nanopore network () such that the nanowire network () permeates the template,'}{'b': 12', '37, '(e) dissolving and removal of the template () from the resulting nanowire network ().'}212. A process according to claim 1 , wherein in the step (b) the template () is irradiated from at least three different directions with the high-energy radiation and herein the three directions do not lie in the same plane.3261212373326aaa. A process according to claim 1 , wherein prior to the step (d) an electroconductive cathode layer () is applied to a first side () of the template () and in the step (d) the nanowire network () develops in the nanopore network () by means of electrochemical deposition to the cathode ...

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

TESTING SYSTEM FOR ESTIMATING THERMAL PROPERTIES OF A MATERIAL

Номер: US20140107965A1
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A testing system for use in measuring thermal properties of material is described herein. The testing system includes a testing apparatus and monitoring system coupled to the testing apparatus. The testing apparatus includes a housing assembly that is configured to receive a material. A heating assembly is coupled to the housing assembly to supply a heat to at least a portion of the material to increase the temperature of the material. A sensing assembly is coupled to the housing assembly and is configured to sense a temperature of the material. The monitoring system comprises a controller having a processor comprising computer-readable instructions for operating the heating assembly to apply a heat to the material volume, receiving signals from the sensing assembly indicative of a temperature of the material, and estimating at least one thermal property of the material utilizing the sensed temperature of the material volume. 1. A testing system for use in measuring at least one thermal property of material , the testing system comprising: a housing assembly having a sidewall comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner surface that defines a cavity extending between the first and second ends along a longitudinal axis, the housing assembly configured to receive a material;', 'a fluid supply system coupled to the housing assembly and configured to supply a pressurized fluid into the cavity to pressurize the housing;', 'a heating assembly coupled to the housing assembly and comprising at least one heating element positioned within the cavity, the at least one heating element extending along the longitudinal axis and at least partially through the material, the heating assembly configured to supply a heat to at least a portion of the material to increase a temperature of the material; and', 'a sensing assembly coupled to the housing assembly comprising at least one sensing element positioned within the cavity and within the material, the at least one sensing ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Thermal flow sensor for determining a gas or the composition of a gas mixture as well as its flow velocity

Номер: US20160025660A1
Принадлежит: Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG

A thermal flow sensor for determining a gas or the composition of a gas mixture as well as its flow velocity, comprising: a substrate onto which at least a first dielectric layer is applied; at least one heating structure that is applied onto the first dielectric layer and serves to heat the gas or the gas mixture; at least a first temperature sensor element that is applied onto the first dielectric layer at a distance from the heating structure and captures the temperature of the gas or gas mixture heated at the heating structure; a control device that controls the heating structure in a first operating mode in such a way that the heating structure shows a predetermined temperature, and controls the heating structure in a second operating mode in such a way that a power input into the heating structure corresponds to a predetermined power; and an evaluation unit which determines at least one physical characteristic of the gas present or the gas mixture on the basis of the operating modes and determines the gas present or the composition of the gas mixture as well as its flow velocity on the basis of this physical characteristic. 119-. (canceled)20. A thermal flow sensor for determining a gas or the composition of a gas mixture as well as its flow velocity , comprising:a substrate onto which at least a first dielectric layer is applied;at least one heating structure that is applied onto said first dielectric layer and serves to heat the gas or the gas mixture;at least a first temperature sensor element that is applied onto said first dielectric layer at a distance from said at least one heating structure and captures the temperature of the gas or gas mixture heated at said at least one heating structure;a control device that controls said at least one heating structure in a first operating mode in such a way that said at least one heating structure shows a predetermined temperature, and controls said at least one heating structure in a second operating mode in such ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Probe station for the simultaneous measurement of thermal and electrical characteristics of thermoelectric module

Номер: US20160025801A1

The present invention relate to a probe station system which can measure thermal distribution and thermographic images, and more particularly, to such an probe station which can detect an electrical characteristics change according to the supply of heat to an element, for example a thermoelectric element to measure the characteristics of the element. The probe station for the simultaneous measurement of thermal and electrical characteristics of a thermoelectric element includes: a chamber, a base, a platform, a probe unit, a heat source, and an infrared image detection unit and the thermographic image and the voltage signal of the element are synchronized in real time.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

THERMOELECTRIC SENSOR FOR ANALYTES IN A GAS AND RELATED METHOD

Номер: US20180024113A1
Автор: Ahmad Lubna
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An apparatus is provided for sensing an analyte in a fluid. The apparatus includes a fluid collecting device configured to collect the fluid containing the analyte; a fluid input in fluid communication with the fluid collecting device configured to input the fluid containing the analyte into the fluid collecting device, an analyte interactant in fluid communication with the fluid collecting device, wherein the analyte interactant, when contacted by the analyte, reacts to cause a first change in thermal energy within the fluid collecting device; a modulator that causes a second change in thermal energy; a thermal sensing device comprising at least one pyroelectric device thermally coupled to the fluid collecting device to generate a first signal in response to at least one of the first change in thermal energy and the second change in thermal energy; a control device operatively coupled to the thermal sensing device and the modulator that generates a second signal, wherein the second signal comprises information useful in characterizing the analyte. A related method also is disclosed. 1. A biosensor for detecting at least one analyte in breath , the biosensor comprising:a) a capture apparatus; andb) a thermoelectric sensor without a power source, the sensor comprising a layer of at least one analyte interactant that increases or decreases in temperature and at least one thermopile, said at least one thermopile having a first contact pad and a second contact pad; andwherein the passage of breath containing the analyte through the capture apparatus brings the analyte into contact with the interactant and produces or consumes heat, which is transmitted to the thermopile that then produces a voltage difference and measures the analyte.2. The biosensor of claim 1 , wherein the interactant is selected from a chemical reactant claim 1 , catalyst claim 1 , adsorbent claim 1 , absorbent claim 1 , vaporization agent or a combination thereof.3. The biosensor of claim 1 , ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

STABLE BINARY NANOCRYSTALLINE ALLOYS AND METHODS OF IDENTIFYING SAME

Номер: US20200025697A1
Принадлежит: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Identifying a stable phase of a binary alloy comprising a solute element and a solvent element. In one example, at least two thermodynamic parameters associated with grain growth and phase separation of the binary alloy are determined, and the stable phase of the binary alloy is identified based on the first thermodynamic parameter and the second thermodynamic parameter, wherein the stable phase is one of a stable nanocrystalline phase, a metastable nanocrystalline phase, and a non-nanocrystalline phase. In different aspects, an enthalpy of mixing of the binary alloy may be calculated as a first thermodynamic parameter, and an enthalpy of segregation of the binary alloy may be calculated as a second thermodynamic parameter. In another example, a diagram delineating a plurality of regions respectively representing different stable phases of at least one binary alloy is employed, wherein respective regions of the plurality of regions are delineated by at least one boundary determined as a function of at least two thermodynamic parameters associated with grain growth and phase separation of the at least one binary alloy. 143-. (canceled)44. An alloy comprising:a solvent element and a solute element;the alloy comprising at least one of Al—Pb, Co—Bi, Co—Cd, Co—Pb, Cr—Au, Cr—Bi, Cr—La, Cr—Na, Cr—Pb, Cr—Sc, Cr—Sn, Cr—Th, Cr—Y, Cu—Y, Fe—Ba, Fe—Bi, Fe—Ca, Fe—Cd, Fe—In, Fe—La, Fe—Mg, Fe—Pb, Hf—Mg, Hf—Ti, Ir—Cu, Ir—Ni, Ir—Rh, La—Mn, Mn—Ba, Mn—Ca, Mn—Cd, Mn—La, Mn—Mg, Mn—Pb, Mn—Sr, Mn—Tl, Mo—Au, Mo—Cr, Mo—In, Mo—Na, Mo—Sc, Mo—Th, Mo—V, Mo—Y, Nb—Bi, Nb—Cu, Nb—Ti, Nb—Tl, Nb—V, Ni—Pb, Ni—Sn, Ni—Tl, Os—Bi, Os—Co, Os—Ni, Os—Pb, Os—Pt, Os—Rh, Os—Ru, Pb—Al, Pd—Au, Pt—Au, Re—Bi, Re—Co, Re—La, Re—Ni, Re—Pd, Re—Rh, Re—Sb, Re—Sn, Re—Tc, Rh—Au, Rh—Co, Rh—Cu, Rh—Ni, Ru—Bi, Ru—Co, Ru—Hg, Ru—Ni, Ru—Pt, Ru—Sb, Ta—Bi, Ta—Cu, Ta—Hf, Ta—In, Ta—Ti, Ta—Tl, Ta—Zr, Tc—Ni, Tc—Pd, Tc—Rh, Th—La, Th—Sc, Th—Y, V—Bi, V—Cd, V—In, V—Ti, V—Tl, W—Au, W—Cr, W—In, W—Mn, W—Sb, W—Sc, W—Sn, W—Sr, W—Th, W—Ti, W—V, W ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

METHODS OF SCREENING FOR ONYCHOMYCOTIC FUNGI

Номер: US20170029906A1
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Provided herein is a method of detecting an onychomycotic fungus in a sample, wherein the onychomycotic fungus belongs to a secondary clade member including one or more primary clade members. The method may include the steps of i) screening a sample using a first and second sets of secondary clade-specific primers to determine whether a secondary clade member among a plurality of secondary clade members is present or absent in the sample, where the plurality of secondary clade members includes (a) a dermatophyte, (b) a , and (c) a saprophyte, and ii) after determining the presence of the secondary clade member, screening the sample to determine whether an onychomycotic fungus is present or absent in the sample using primary clade-specific primers that are specific to a primary clade member that belongs to the secondary clade member. Also provided is a kit that finds use in implementing the present method. 1. A method of detecting an onychomycotic fungus in a sample , wherein the onychomycotic fungus belongs to a secondary clade member comprising one or more primary clade members , the method comprising: (a) a dermatophyte;', {'i': 'candida', '(b) a ; and'}, '(c) a saprophyte; and, 'i) screening a sample using a first and second sets of secondary clade-specific primers to determine whether a secondary clade member among a plurality of secondary clade members is present or absent in the sample, wherein the plurality of secondary clade members comprisesii) after determining that the secondary clade member is present in the sample, screening the sample to determine whether an onychomycotic fungus is present or absent in the sample using primary clade-specific primers that are specific to a primary clade member that belongs to the secondary clade member.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the screening step i) comprises:performing a first polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using the first set of secondary clade-specific primers in a first reaction mixture; andperforming a ...

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02-02-2017 дата публикации

VISCOMETER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Номер: US20170030818A1
Автор: BAEK Seong-Gi
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A viscometer includes a viscosity sensor with a liquid flow channel and at least two pressure sensors positioned along the liquid flow channel and configured to measure a pressure drop of a liquid flowing through the liquid flow channel, and a dispensing mechanism configured to cause dispensing of a liquid from the syringe to the viscosity sensor at a known flow rate. The dispensing mechanism and the viscosity sensor are configured to couple with a syringe configured to contain a liquid. The viscometer further includes an electronic controller configured to control operations of the dispensing mechanism and receive and process data from the viscosity sensor. The viscometer includes a sample loading interface, included in the syringe, through which the viscometer is configured to receive the liquid. The sample loading interface includes a selection valve coupled with, and located between, the viscosity sensor and the syringe. 1. A viscometer , comprising:a viscosity sensor with a liquid flow channel and at least two pressure sensors positioned along the liquid flow channel and configured to measure a pressure drop of a liquid flowing through the liquid flow channel;a dispensing mechanism configured to cause dispensing of a liquid from the syringe to the viscosity sensor at a known flow rate, wherein the dispensing mechanism is configured to couple with a syringe, and the syringe is coupled with the viscosity sensor and configured to contain a liquid;an electronic controller configured to control operations of the dispensing mechanism and receive and process data from the viscosity sensor; anda sample loading interface through which the viscometer is configured to receive the liquid, wherein the syringe includes the sample loading interface and the sample loading interface includes a selection valve coupled with the viscosity sensor and the syringe and located between the viscosity sensor and the syringe.2. The viscometer of claim 1 , wherein the sample loading ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

THERMAL DIFFUSIVITY MEASURING DEVICE

Номер: US20160033431A1
Принадлежит: BETHEL CO., LTD.

In a periodic heating radiation temperature measuring technique thermophysical property measuring device that is equipped a heating laser beam irradiator to irradiate laser beams periodically to a sample at a frequency f and an infrared light condenser to condense infrared light radiated from a certain point of the sample, wherein the heating laser beam irradiator and the infrared light condenser being arranged to face each other across the sample, and measures a thermal diffusivity based on a periodic temperature change of the sample, and an infrared fiber that guides infrared light condensed by the infrared light condenser up to a radiation thermometer; and a controller that measures a phase difference θ between a period of a temperature change of the radiation thermometer and a period of the heating laser beams, and calculates a thermal diffusivity based on the phase difference θ and the frequency f. 1. A thermal diffusivity measuring device , comprising:in a periodic heating radiation temperature measuring technique thermophysical property measuring device that is equipped a heating laser beam irradiator to irradiate laser beams periodically to a sample at a frequency f and an infrared light condenser to condense infrared light radiated from a certain point of the sample, wherein the heating laser beam irradiator and the infrared light condenser being arranged to face each other across the sample, and measures a thermal diffusivity based on a periodic temperature change of the sample, andan infrared fiber that guides infrared light condensed by the infrared light condenser up to a radiation thermometer; and{'b': '60', 'a controller that measures a phase difference θ between a period of a temperature change of the radiation thermometer and a period of the heating laser beams, and calculates a thermal diffusivity based on the phase difference θ and the frequency f,'}wherein the heating laser beam irradiator includes a unit that performs irradiation with a ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

SKIN TOUCH TEMPERATURE TEST APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20160033432A1
Автор: Han Qian
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A method for simulating an effect of surface temperature of an electronic device on skin of a human being when the electronic device is touched by the human being. The method comprises applying heat to a material within a cavity of a body, the body comprising a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface that defines the cavity extending between the first end and the second end. The outer surface and the material have heat and thermal conductivity properties similar to human skin. The method comprises sensing a temperature of the material, and sensing a temperature of at least a portion of the outer surface when the portion of the outer surface contacts the electronic device. 1. A testing apparatus for simulating an effect of surface temperature of an electronic device on skin of a human being when the electronic device is touched by the human being , the testing apparatus comprising:a body comprising a first end, a second end, an outer surface, and an inner surface that defines a cavity extending between the first end and the second end, the cavity configured to receive a material, the outer surface and the material having heat and thermal conductivity properties similar to human skin;a heating system coupled to the body and comprising at least one heating element, the at least one heating element extending at least partially through the material, the heating system configured to supply heat to at least a portion of the material to increase a temperature of the material; and a first sensing element positioned within the material, the first sensing element configured to sense a temperature of the material, and', 'a second sensing element coupled to the outer surface, the second sensing element configured to sense a temperature of at least a portion of the outer surface when the portion of the outer surface contacts the electronic device., 'a sensing system coupled to the body, the sensing system comprising2. The testing apparatus in accordance ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

Gas Sensor

Номер: US20160033433A1
Принадлежит: Hitachi Automotive Systems, Ltd.

In order to prevent deterioration and a breakdown of a sensor element when the sensor element is activated in a state where liquid is attached thereto, and to remove the liquid in a short period of time with lower power consumption, there is provided a gas sensor including a first heating element and a second heating element that is formed around the periphery of the first heating element and has a wider forming area than the first heating element, and measuring a gas amount by heating the first heating element to a predetermined temperature, in which the second heating element is heated when the gas sensor is activated, and the first heating element is heated to the predetermined temperature after a heat value of the first heating element is restricted for a predetermined period of time. 1. A gas sensor comprising:a first heating element; anda second heating element that is formed around the periphery of the first heating element and has a wider forming area than the first heating element,wherein the first heating element is heated to a predetermined temperature to measure a gas amount, andwherein the second heating element is heated when the gas sensor is activated, and the first heating element is heated to the predetermined temperature after a heat value of the first heating element is restricted for a predetermined period of time.2. The gas sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein, when the gas sensor is activated, the heat value per area of the first heating element is restricted to be equal to or smaller than a heat value per area of the second heating element.3. The gas sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein, when the gas sensor is activated, the first heating element is driven after the second heating element is driven.4. The gas sensor according to claim 1 ,wherein, when the gas sensor is activated, and when the second heating element is driven, and a voltage applied to or a current flowing to the second heating element exceeds a predetermined threshold value, ...

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04-02-2016 дата публикации

PROCESS MAPPING OF AVERAGE TEMPERATURES AND PROCESS SENSITIVITY

Номер: US20160033434A1
Автор: Beuth Jack Lee
Принадлежит:

In one aspect, a method includes conducting a plurality of tests on process variables of a thermal process, with a test of the plurality of tests being conducted on two or more process variables, the test comprising: locally heating a region of a structure, wherein the local heating results in formation of a thermal field in the structure; assessing one or more temperature integrals of the thermal field; and based on results of the plurality of tests, generating a process map of the one or more temperature integrals of the thermal field, with the one or more temperature integrals based on a function of the two or more process variables. 1. A method comprising: locally heating a region of a structure, wherein the local heating results in formation of a thermal field in the structure;', 'assessing one or more temperature integrals of the thermal field; and, 'conducting a plurality of tests on process variables of a thermal process, with a test of the plurality of tests being conducted on two or more process variables, the test comprisingbased on results of the plurality of tests, generating a process map of the one or more temperature integrals of the thermal field, with the one or more temperature integrals based on a function of the two or more process variables.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two or more process variables are each selected from a group comprising a power (P) variable associated with the thermal process claim 1 , a translation speed (V) variable associated with the thermal process claim 1 , a material feed rate (MFR) variable (or variable related to MFR) used in the thermal process claim 1 , one or more structure geometry variables claim 1 , and a structure temperature (T) variable.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more temperature integrals of the thermal field comprise an average temperature across a volume of the thermal field claim 1 , an average temperature across a surface area of the thermal field claim 1 , an average ...

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05-02-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR REMOTELY MEASURING OUTDOOR WATER QUALITY AND METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20150033832A1
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Disclosed are an apparatus for measuring outer water quality in a remote place, which is fixedly provided at a specific region having a water source so that a position of a water quality sensor is controlled in a remote place based on a real-time moving picture transmitted from a measurement area and the water quality sensor is inserted into water, thereby measuring water quality, and a method thereof. A horizontal position of a sensor holder is determined by adjusting a horizontal length variable rod in a remote place, a sensing part of at least one water quality sensor provided in the sensor holder is inserted into water by adjusting a first vertical length variable rod and a second vertical length variable rod in the remote place, a measurement value measured from the water quality sensor is transmitted to a terminal in the remote place, and the measurement value is displayed. 1. An apparatus for remotely measuring outdoor water quality , the apparatus comprising:a sensor holder having at least one water quality sensor;a camera to photograph the sensor holder in real time;a first vertical length variable rod provided at one end portion thereof with the sensor holder to move the sensor holder up or down;a horizontal length variable rod having one end portion provided at an opposite end portion of the first vertical length variable rod to move the sensor holder back and forth in a horizontal direction;a second vertical length variable rod provided at an opposite end portion of the horizontal length variable rod to move the sensor holder up or down in a vertical direction;a control box that receives commands of controlling lengths of the first vertical length variable rod, the horizontal length variable rod, and the second vertical length variable rod according to a moving picture photographed by the camera from a remote place to insert the sensor holder into water and performs the commands; anda battery that supplies power,wherein a terminal comprising a second ...

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

Evaluating method for coal and producing method for coke (as amended)

Номер: US20180031501A1
Принадлежит: JFE Steel Corp

A method for accurately measuring the thermoplasticity of a coal whose thermoplasticity has been difficult to evaluate and determining whether the coal that is to be measured does not significantly reduce the coke strength when used for a coal blend is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for evaluating a coal used as a raw material for coke and includes using a physical property value relating to a thermoplasticity of a coal as an index for evaluating the coal, wherein a primary or secondary amine including an aromatic ring have been added to the coal, thereby enhancing the thermoplasticity of the coal.

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01-02-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CHARACTERISING AN ANALYTE

Номер: US20180031530A1
Автор: LABRECHE Saïd
Принадлежит: ALPHA M.O.S

A method and apparatus are provided for characterizing a product sample for example in comparison to a reference sample using a sensor such as a gas chromatograph or a MOS sensor. This characterization may comprise an indication of whether or not the product sample conforms to a quality criterion. The comparison of the sensor output measurements for the product sample is compared to maximum and minimum value curves, which may be derived from measurements of the reference sample, whereby adjacent samples outside the envelope defined by these maximum and minimum values are grouped together. A dissimilarity index may be determined for the anomalous values as a whole, or on a per group basis. The groups may be classified depending on the shape they describe, in particular the presence, or not, of peaks, and correspondingly the shape of the corresponding part of the envelope. These determinations may then be used as the basis of the conformity indication, and also the basis for attempting to identify the cause of any anomalies, in particular the identification of foreign components. 1. A method for characterizing an analyte of a specified category , said method comprising:receiving a first series of measurements of a physical parameter from a sensor,comparing each said measurement in said first series with a corresponding minimum value in a second series defined for said specified category and a corresponding maximum value in a third series defined for said specified category,grouping any adjacent said measurements where each said measurement in said group exceeds said corresponding maximum value or where each said measurement in said group each falls below said corresponding minimum value,and flagging each said group as anomalous.2. The method of wherein said characterization comprises an indication of whether said analyte meets a quality criterion claim 1 , and wherein said method further comprising determining whether said groups reflect a departure from said quality ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

Method to Monitor and Control the Temperature of a Sample Holder of a Laboratory Instrument

Номер: US20200030807A1
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A method to monitor and control the temperature of a sample holder of a laboratory instrument during execution of a temperature profile on the sample holder is presented. The laboratory instrument comprises a sample holder with high temperature uniformity and at least three identical temperature sensors. The measured actual temperatures of the sample holder are processed in order to determine if the execution of the temperature profile should be continued or aborted. Furthermore, temperature sensors which measure actual temperatures that do not fulfil certain requirements are excluded from further monitoring and controlling the temperature of a sample holder. 1. A method to monitor and control the temperature of a sample holder of a laboratory instrument during execution of a temperature profile on the sample holder , the laboratory instrument comprises a sample holder with high temperature uniformity , a thermoelectric element which is in thermal contact with the sample holder , and a control device , wherein the sample holder comprises at least three identical temperature sensors , wherein the temperature profile comprises at least one set-point temperature , wherein the execution of the temperature profile on the sample holder comprises heating or cooling of the sample holder to the at least one set-point temperature for a predefined time duration and at a predefined time point ,the method comprising the following steps:a) controlling, via the control device, the thermoelectric element to heat or cool the sample holder to the at least one set-point temperature of the temperature profile;b) measuring, via the at least three identical temperature sensors, at least three actual temperatures of the sample holder and transmit the at least three measured actual temperatures to the control device;c) comparing, via the control device, the at least three measured actual temperatures with a predefined maximum permissible temperature deviation range from the at least one ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

VISCOMETER AND METHODS FOR USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200033241A1
Автор: BAEK Seong-Gi
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A viscometer includes a viscosity sensor with a liquid flow channel and at least two pressure sensors positioned along the liquid flow channel and configured to measure a pressure drop of a liquid flowing through the liquid flow channel, and a dispensing mechanism configured to cause dispensing of a liquid from the syringe to the viscosity sensor at a known flow rate. The dispensing mechanism and the viscosity sensor are configured to couple with a syringe configured to contain a liquid. The viscometer further includes an electronic controller configured to control operations of the dispensing mechanism and receive and process data from the viscosity sensor. The viscometer includes a sample loading interface, included in the syringe, through which the viscometer is configured to receive the liquid. The sample loading interface includes a selection valve coupled with, and located between, the viscosity sensor and the syringe. 1. (canceled)2. A viscometer , comprising:a viscosity sensor with a liquid flow channel and at least two pressure sensors positioned along the liquid flow channel and configured to measure a pressure drop of a liquid flowing through the liquid flow channel;a dispensing mechanism configured to couple with a syringe coupled with the viscosity sensor and containing a liquid; andan electronic controller configured to control operations of the dispensing mechanism and receive and process data from the viscosity sensor so that the dispensing mechanism, controlled by the electronic controller, causes dispensing of the liquid from the syringe to the viscosity sensor and retrieval of the liquid from the viscosity sensor to the syringe at a known rate.3. The viscometer of claim 2 , wherein the syringe includes a barrel and a plunger and the dispensing mechanism includes an adaptor coupled to the plunger so that the plunger is pushed by moving the adaptor of the dispensing mechanism and the plunger is pulled by moving the adaptor of the dispensing ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETERMINING AN AMOUNT OF DEPOSITION OF SCALE ON A HEATING ELEMENT AND HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE COMPRISING A HEATING ELEMENT

Номер: US20200033277A1
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A household appliance and method for determining if an amount of deposition of scale exceeds a reference amount of deposition of scale may include obtaining a start temperature of a heating element, turning on the heating element at first point in time to heat the liquid from the liquid start temperature and simultaneously starting measuring a time interval from the first point in time, monitoring, at a second point in time, a behavior of the measured temperature of the heating element during heating of the liquid in the heating space in order to determine if a boiling temperature of the liquid has been reached, comparing the measured time interval with a reference heating duration and determining if the amount of deposition of scale on the heating element exceeds the reference amount of deposition of scale. 1. A method for determining if an amount of deposition of scale , on a heating element arranged for heating a liquid in a heating space of a household appliance , exceeds a reference amount of deposition of scale or not , the method comprises:measuring temperature (T) of said heating element,{'b': 0', '0', '0, 'obtaining a start temperature (T) of said heating element, wherein said start temperature (T) of the heating element corresponds to a liquid start temperature (TL) of said liquid in said heating space,'}{'b': 1', '0', '1, 'turning on said heating element at first point in time (t) to heat the liquid from said liquid start temperature (TL) and simultaneously starting measuring a time interval (tint) from said first point in time (t),'}{'b': 2', '2, 'monitoring, at a second point in time (t), a behavior (TBE) of the measured temperature (T) of said heating element during heating of the liquid in the heating space in order to determine if a boiling temperature of said liquid has been reached or not, wherein said time interval (tint) is measured to said second point in time (t),'}{'b': '0', 'comparing said measured time interval (tint) with a reference ...

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

MELT TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20180036929A1
Автор: Bleck Richard A.
Принадлежит: Procon Training and Consulting, LLC

A melt temperature sensing kit includes a housing and a cup. The housing defines a cavity and has an outer periphery configured to be received by a platen of an injection molding machine. The cup has a proximate end and a distal end and is configured to be received within at least a portion of the cavity. The cup includes a base enclosing the distal end of the cup and a sidewall extending from the base, the sidewall defining a first aperture at the proximate end of the cup, a second aperture disposed between the proximate end and the distal end of the cup, and an internal volume. The first aperture, the second aperture, and the internal volume cooperate to define a flow path. At least one of the housing and the cup facilitate measurement of a shot flow temperature as part of a melt temperature measurement process. 1. A melt temperature sensing kit , comprising:a housing defining a cavity and having an outer periphery configured to be received by a platen of an injection molding machine; and a base enclosing the distal end of the cup; and', 'a sidewall extending from the base, the sidewall defining a first aperture at the proximate end of the cup, a second aperture disposed between the proximate end and the distal end of the cup, and an internal volume, wherein the first aperture, the second aperture, and the internal volume cooperate to define a flow path,, 'a cup having a proximate end and a distal end and configured to be received within at least a portion of the cavity, the cup comprisingwherein at least one of the housing and the cup are configured to position a temperature probe along the flow path and thereby facilitate measurement of a shot flow temperature as part of a melt temperature measurement process.2. The melt temperature sensing kit of claim 1 , wherein the housing defines a third aperture extending laterally inward from the outer periphery and forming a portion of the flow path.3. The melt temperature sensing kit of claim 2 , wherein the sidewall of ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

PROCESS MAPPING OF TRANSIENT THERMAL RESPONSE DUE TO VALUE CHANGES IN A PROCESS VARIABLE

Номер: US20160041111A1
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A method includes conducting a plurality of tests on process variables of a manufacturing process, with a test of the plurality of tests being associated with two combinations of process variables, the test having first values for a first combination of process variables at a first time and second values for a second combination of process variables at a second time, the test comprising: locally heating a region of a structure, wherein the local heating results in formation of a thermal field in the structure; assessing one or more thermal characteristics of the thermal field during a transition between the first combination of process variables and the second combination of process variables; and based on results of the plurality of tests, generating a process map of a transient response of the one or more thermal characteristics of the thermal field. 1. A method comprising: locally heating a region of a structure, wherein the local heating results in formation of a thermal field in the structure;', 'assessing one or more thermal characteristics of the thermal field during a transition between the first combination of process variables and the second combination of process variables; and, 'conducting a plurality of tests on process variables of a thermal process, with a test of the plurality of tests being associated with two combinations of process variables, the test having first values for a first combination of process variables at a first time and second values for a second combination of process variables at a second time, the test comprisingbased on results of the plurality of tests, generating a process map of a transient response of the one or more thermal characteristics of the thermal field, with the transient response based on a function of the first combination of process variables and the second combination of process variables.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process variables of each of the first and second combinations are selected from a ...

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11-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF DETERMINING AND UTILIZING SCALE AND SHAPE FACTOR EQUATION COEFFICIENTS FOR RESERVOIR FLUIDS

Номер: US20160041142A1
Принадлежит: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

An apparatus for estimating conditions of reservoir fluid in an underground reservoir that includes a sensor for measuring one or more measured parameters of that fluid, the measured parameters including at least one of: temperature, pressure and density of the fluid and a processor. The processor is configured to: receive data representing the one or more measured parameters; determine or receive coefficients for an extended corresponding states (XCS) model, wherein propane is used as a reference fluid in determining the coefficients or was used in the forming of the received coefficients; and solve the XCS model with the coefficients to form estimates of the fluid conditions. 1. An apparatus for estimating conditions of reservoir fluid in an underground reservoir , the apparatus comprising:a sensor for measuring one or more measured parameters of that fluid, the measured parameters including at least one of: temperature, pressure and density of the fluid; and receive data representing the one or more measured parameters;', 'determine or receive coefficients for an extended corresponding states (XCS) model, wherein propane is used as a reference fluid in determining the coefficients or was used in the forming of the received coefficients; and', 'solve the XCS model with the coefficients to form estimates of the fluid conditions., 'a processor, the processor configured to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor determines the coefficients by:estimating a saturated liquid density for a component of interest;calculate saturation pressure of the component of interest;form an initial estimate of a first scale factor;form a propane equivalent temperature based on the initial estimate of the first scale factor and a measured temperature;iteratively revising the initial estimate until convergence is reached to form a first scale factor;calculate a second scale factor; andregress the first and second scale factors.4. A computer based method estimating conditions ...

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04-02-2021 дата публикации

Method for forming history of natural gas accumulation by using carbon isotopes by pyrolysis experiment

Номер: US20210035659A1
Принадлежит: Chengdu Univeristy of Technology

The present invention provides a method for forming a history of natural gas accumulation by using carbon isotopes by a pyrolysis experiment. The method includes: obtaining activation energy distribution and a frequency factor of light carbon methane; carrying out carbon isotope kinetics simulation of natural gas in a study area by using a spreadsheet function of Excel to obtain activation energy, a mass fraction and a frequency factor of heavy carbon methane; establishing a burial history and a thermal history of the study area based on geological data; and combining the activation energy distribution and frequency factor of the heavy carbon methane with the burial history and thermal history of the study area, and establishing an instantaneous curve, a cumulative curve and a stage cumulative curve of natural gas under geological conditions on a geologic time scale.

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08-02-2018 дата публикации

DETERMINATION OF FLUID PARAMETERS

Номер: US20180038811A1
Принадлежит: SENSIRION AG

A method for determining fluid parameters, such as a heat capacity cp, a calorific value Hp, a methane number MN, and/or a Wobbe index WI, of an unknown fluid (g). An unknown flow () of the fluid (g) is set in a sensor device (), the sensor device () comprising a thermal flow sensor () and a pressure sensor device () for measuring at least one temperature value T, T, a further parameter, and differential pressure value Δρ over a flow restrictor (). Using these measurement parameters T, T, Δp and calibration data, the calorific value Hp, and/or the Wobbe index WI, or parameters indicative thereof, of an unknown fluid (g) are calculated. The invention also relates to such a sensor device () and to a computer program product for carrying out such a method. 116-. (canceled)17. A method for determining a characteristic parameter of a fluid , said fluid flowing in a fluid flow through a sensor device , the sensor device comprising:a thermal flow sensor device with a heater element and at least one temperature sensor,a flow restrictor arranged between first and second positions in said fluid flow, anda pressure sensor device for determining a pressure difference in the fluid between said first and second positions,the method comprising:establishing the fluid flow with an unknown value through said sensor device with at least part of the fluid overflowing said thermal flow sensor;(ii) activating the heating element of said thermal flow sensor and measuring at least one first temperature with said at least one temperature sensor and at least one second temperature;(iii) measuring first and second absolute pressures in the fluid at the first and second positions, respectively, ormeasuring a differential pressure in the fluid between the first and second positions with said pressure sensor device; and(iv) determining from the measured first and second temperatures and calibration data a heat conductivity of said fluid of the fluid;(v) determining from the measured first and ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

DEVICES AND METHODS TO EVALUATE TISSUE COOLING

Номер: US20200041430A1
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The present invention provides devices, systems, and methods for using them to monitor therapeutic cooling of blood perfused tissues or organs such as the brain. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a device for evaluating tissue cooling comprising a container that contains a polymer-fluid matrix having a thermal cooling property that is substantially similar to a tissue or organ such as a human brain. In another embodiment, the invention comprises a system for evaluating tissue cooling comprising: (a) a device for evaluating tissue cooling as described above and (b) a warm loop. In another embodiment, the invention comprises a method for evaluating a technique for cooling a tissue or organ comprising (a) providing a device comprising a container that contains a polymer-fluid matrix having a thermal cooling property that is substantially similar to a tissue or organ such as human brain, and (b) perfusing the polymer-fluid matrix with a fluid. 1. A device for evaluating tissue or organ cooling , comprising a container that contains a polymer-fluid matrix having a thermal cooling property that is substantially similar to a blood perfused human tissue or organ.2. The device of claim 1 , having an inlet for pumping fluid into the container and an outlet for removing fluid out of the container.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid perfuses the polymer-fluid matrix.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fluid pumped in and out of the container is water.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the polymer is a super absorbent polymer that claim 2 , when hydrated claim 2 , has thermal properties similar to water.6. The device of claim 2 , wherein the polymer comprises two or more sizes of particles arranged in layers.7. The device of claim 2 , wherein the polymer is a co-polymer of acrylic acid and acrylamide.8. The device of claim 2 , wherein the polymer-fluid matrix has a density from about 950 to about 1 claim 2 ,100 kg/m.9. The device of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR

Номер: US20200041435A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

A sensor is disclosed. The sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a substrate; a first electrode pattern disposed on one side of the substrate to form a layer; a second electrode pattern disposed on the one side of the substrate to form a layer and separated from the first electrode pattern; a sensing layer located on the one side of the substrate and covering the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern and containing a semiconductor; a protective layer located on the one side of the substrate and covering at least a part of the sensing layer, and containing a material different from that of the sensing layer; a first electrode pad disposed on the one side of the substrate to form a layer and electrically connected to the first electrode pattern; a second electrode pad disposed on the one side of the substrate and electrically connected to the second electrode pattern; and a housing accommodating the substrate and including a filter spaced apart from the substrate, wherein the substrate includes an opening formed adjacent to an outer boundary of the first and second electrode patterns. 1. A sensor comprising:a substrate;a first electrode pattern disposed on one side of the substrate to form a layer;a second electrode pattern disposed on the one side of the substrate to form a layer and separated from the first electrode pattern;a sensing layer located on the one side of the substrate and covering the first electrode pattern and the second electrode pattern and containing a semiconductor;a protective layer located on the one side of the substrate and covering at least a part of the sensing layer, and containing a material different from that of the sensing layer;a first electrode pad disposed on the one side of the substrate to form a layer and electrically connected to the first electrode pattern;a second electrode pad disposed on the one side of the substrate and electrically connected to the second electrode pattern ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

Sensor for determining the thermal capacity of natural gas

Номер: US20210048401A1
Принадлежит: SENSIRION AG

The disclosure concerns a sensor device for determining the thermal capacity of a natural gas. The sensor device comprises a substrate, a recess or opening arranged in the substrate, a first heating component and a first sensing component. The first heating component comprises a first heating structure and a temperature sensor and the first sensing component comprises a temperature sensor. The sensor device is configured to measure the thermal conductivity of the natural gas at a first measuring temperature and at a second measuring temperature. The sensor device is configured to determine a first, in particular a constant, and a second, in particular a linear temperature coefficient of a temperature dependency function of the thermal conductivity and to determine the thermal capacity of the natural gas based on a fitting function. The fitting function is dependent on the first and the second temperature coefficient.

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

Methods, device and apparatus for evaluating electrical current threat effects at joints

Номер: US20160047734A1

A method and device is disclosed for measuring one or more physical properties of, and/or induced by, out-gassing products released from and/or trapped within a joint in response to a lightning strike or other electrical current threat. A device for measuring one or more physical properties of, and/or induced by, gases, plasma and/or particles released from a joint in response to an electrical current threat. The joint includes a fastener passing through a structure so that an end of the fastener protrudes from the structure. The device includes a containment member having a base surrounding an opening into a cavity, the containment member being arranged to be mounted over the end of the fastener to enclose the end of the fastener within the cavity and to seal the opening; and one or more sensors arranged to measure physical properties of gases, plasma and/or particles contained by the cavity.

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR DETECTING NON-SUPERCONDUCTING TRANSITION OF SUPERCONDUCTING WIRE

Номер: US20160047763A1
Принадлежит: FUJIKURA LTD.

A method for detecting a non-superconducting transition of a superconducting wire including a substrate, a superconducting layer having a critical temperature of 77 K or more, and a metal stabilization layer includes, adhesively attaching an optical fiber where a plurality of fiber Bragg gratings are formed in a core along a longitudinal direction thereof to the superconducting wire; measuring in advance a Bragg wavelength shift of the fiber Bragg gratings for a temperature variation of the superconducting wire, and determining a relational expression based on the shift for a temperature calculation of the superconducting wire; determining temperature variations of the fiber Bragg gratings before and after the non-superconducting transition of the superconducting wire using the relational expression; and calculating a propagation rate of the non-superconducting transition based on both a time difference of temperature increases of the fiber Bragg gratings, and an interval between each of the fiber Bragg gratings. 1. A method for detecting a non-superconducting transition of a superconducting wire comprising a substrate , a superconducting layer that has a critical temperature of 77 K or more , and a metal stabilization layer , the method comprising:adhesively attaching an optical fiber in which a plurality of fiber Bragg gratings are formed in a core along a longitudinal direction thereof to the superconducting wire;measuring in advance a Bragg wavelength shift of the fiber Bragg gratings with respect to a temperature variation of the superconducting wire, and determining a relational expression based on the Bragg wavelength shift for a temperature calculation of the superconducting wire;determining temperature variations of the plurality of fiber Bragg gratings before and after the non-superconducting transition of the superconducting wire using the relational expression; andcalculating a propagation rate of the non-superconducting transition based on both a time ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

MONITORING OF THE FREEZING STATE OF A BIOPHARMACEUTICAL FLUID FOUND IN A CONTAINER

Номер: US20160047764A1
Автор: CUTTING Jonathan
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A device for monitoring the freezing state of a biopharmaceutical fluid in a container intended to receive a biopharmaceutical fluid that must pass between the liquid state and the frozen state, includes a peripheral envelope () made of plastic, to be connected to a heat treatment receptacle (), a sensor () suitable for detecting a control parameter which is a macroscopic parameter of the container, and an analysis system () suitable for determining a freezing state of the biopharmaceutical fluid on the basis of the macroscopic parameter of the container. 121-. (canceled)22. Monitoring device for monitoring the freezing state of a biopharmaceutical fluid in a container intended to receive a biopharmaceutical fluid that is to transition between the liquid state and the frozen state , wherein the device comprises a peripheral envelope made of plastic , intended and suitable for association with a thermal treatment receptacle ,wherein the device further comprises a sensor suitable for detecting a control parameter which is a macroscopic parameter of the container, and an analysis system suitable for determining a freezing state of the biopharmaceutical fluid on the basis of the macroscopic parameter of the container.23. Monitoring device according to claim 22 , wherein the sensor is adapted to detect a value of the control parameter repeatedly over time during the thermal treatment process.24. Monitoring device according to claim 23 , wherein the parameter values over time show an abrupt change when there is a change in the freezing state of the biopharmaceutical fluid claim 23 , and wherein the analysis system is adapted to detect this abrupt change.25. Monitoring device according to claim 24 , wherein the parameter values over time show an abrupt change when transitioning between a state where a portion of the biopharmaceutical fluid is not frozen and a state where the entire biopharmaceutical fluid is frozen.26. Monitoring device according to claim 24 , wherein the ...

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