Real-time on-site gas analysis network for ambient air monitoring and active control and response

Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.

Real-time air monitoring with multiple sensing modes

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-LINE MONITORING OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION AND PROCESS HEALTH

The disclosure describes embodiments of an airborne molecular contamination (AMC) monitoring apparatus. The AMC apparatus includes a manifold having a plurality of inlets and one or more outlets. A sampling tube bus fluidly is coupled to the manifold, the sampling tube bus comprising a plurality of individual sampling tubes, each individual sampling tube being fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of inlets. One or more analyzers are each fluidly coupled to one of the one or more outlets of the manifold to analyze fluid drawn into the manifold through one or more of the plurality of individual sampling tubes. A control and communication system coupled to the one or more analyzers. Other embodiments are described and claimed. 1. An airborne molecular contamination (AMC) monitoring apparatus comprising:a manifold having a plurality of inlets and one or more outlets;a sampling tube bus fluidly coupled to the manifold, the sampling tube bus comprising a plurality of individual sampling tubes, each individual sampling tube being fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of inlets;one or more analyzers, each fluidly coupled to one of the one or more outlets of the manifold to analyze fluid drawn into the manifold through one or more of the plurality of individual sampling tubes; anda control and communication system coupled to the one or more analyzers.2. The AMC monitoring apparatus of wherein each individual sampling tube is coupled a chamber of a process equipment station.3. The AMC monitoring apparatus of wherein the one or more sensors can include an individual or total volatile organic compounds (VOC) detector claim 1 , an acid compound detector claim 1 , a base compound detector claim 1 , a sulfide compound detector claim 1 , an amine compound detector claim 1 , an air particle or aerosol count detector claim 1 , a humidity detector claim 1 , a temperature detector claim 1 , a chemical coolant detector claim 1 , an anion detector claim 1 , a cation detector claim 1 ...

Gas collection and analysis system with front-end and back-end pre-concentrators and moisture removal

Embodiments of a front-end pre-concentrator module, a back-end pre-concentrator module and a gas analysis subsystem are disclosed, as well as gas analysis systems using combinations of the front-end pre-concentrator module, the back-end pre-concentrator module and the gas analysis subsystem. Embodiments of disposable and re-usable moisture removal filters are disclosed for use alone or in combination with a gas analysis system.

Cascaded gas chromatographs (CGCs) with individual temperature control and gas analysis systems using same

The disclosure describes a cascaded gas chromatograph including a first gas chromatograph having a first temperature control and a second gas chromatograph coupled to the first gas chromatograph. The first and second chromatographs have individual temperature controls that can be controlled independently of each other. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

REAL-TIME ON-SITE GAS ANALYSIS NETWORK FOR AMBIENT AIR MONITORING AND ACTIVE CONTROL AND RESPONSE

Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases; and monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices, and', 'if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices., 'a data and control center communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one anemometer positioned in the relevant area and communicatively coupled to the data and/or control center.3. The apparatus of wherein each anemometer is paired with a corresponding multiple-gas analysis device.4. The apparatus of wherein each anemometer is paired with a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.5. The apparatus of wherein a plurality of anemometers are paired with each multiple-gas analysis device.6. The apparatus of wherein the at least one anemometer can measure at least air speed and direction.7. The ...

GAS ANALYTE SPECTRUM SHARPENING AND SEPARATION WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-GC FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control; anda controller coupled to the first temperature control, wherein the controller includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph.2. The apparatus of wherein the first temperature profile comprises:a first time period during which the temperature control cools the gas chromatograph from an initial temperature to a first temperature; anda second time period during which the temperature control heats the gas chromatograph from the first temperature to a second temperature.3. The apparatus of wherein the first temperature profile further comprises a third time period during which the temperature control holds the gas chromatograph at the first temperature.4. The apparatus of wherein the initial temperature is substantially room temperature claim 2 , the first temperature is lower than room temperature claim 2 , and the second temperature is greater than room temperature.5. The apparatus of wherein the temperature change in the first time period and the temperature change in the second time period are both linear.6. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the temperature change in the first time period and the temperature change in the second time period is non-linear.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second gas chromatograph having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a second temperature control, the fluid inlet of ...

Handheld gas analysis systems for point-of-care medical applications

The disclosure describes a substrate with a fluid-handling assembly coupled to the substrate, the fluid-handling assembly including a plurality of fluid-handling components removably coupled to the substrate and removably coupled to each other. The plurality of fluid handling components includes a gas chromatograph having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, and a detector array having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, wherein the fluid inlet of the detector array is fluidly coupled to the fluid outlet of the gas chromatograph. A control circuit is communicatively coupled to at least one of the plurality of fluid-handling components, and a readout circuit communicatively coupled to the detector array and to the control circuit. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Real-time on-site gas analysis network for ambient air monitoring and active control and response

Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.

REAL-TIME MOBILE CARRIER SYSTEM FOR FACILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL

Embodiments of a mobile carrier monitoring apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility. A mobile carrier control system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, as are one or more sensors that are coupled to the mobile carrier control system. A communication system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, and an electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. A mobile carrier monitoring apparatus comprising:one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility;a mobile carrier control system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier;one or more sensors positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, the one or more sensors being coupled to the mobile carrier control system;a communication system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, wherein the communication system can transmit data from the one or more sensors to a location separate from the mobile carrier; andan electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the ...

Breath analysis systems and methods for asthma, tuberculosis and lung cancer diagnostics and disease management

Methods and systems are disclosed for the detecting of whether a subject has a lung disorder such as asthma, tuberculosis or lung cancer. Monitoring the subject's health and prognosis is also disclosed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IN-LINE MONITORING OF AIRBORNE CONTAMINATION AND PROCESS HEALTH

The disclosure describes embodiments of an airborne molecular contamination (AMC) monitoring apparatus. The AMC apparatus includes a manifold having a plurality of inlets and one or more outlets. A sampling tube bus fluidly is coupled to the manifold, the sampling tube bus comprising a plurality of individual sampling tubes, each individual sampling tube being fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of inlets. One or more analyzers are each fluidly coupled to one of the one or more outlets of the manifold to analyze fluid drawn into the manifold through one or more of the plurality of individual sampling tubes. A control and communication system coupled to the one or more analyzers. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Breath analysis system and methods for asthma, tuberculosis and lung cancer diagnostics and disease management

Methods and systems are disclosed for the detecting of whether a subject has a lung disorder such as asthma, tuberculosis or lung cancer. Monitoring the subject's health and prognosis is also disclosed.

GAS ANALYTE SPECTRUM SHARPENING AND SEPARATION WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-GC FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Real-time mobile carrier system for facility monitoring and control

Embodiments of a mobile carrier monitoring apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility. A mobile carrier control system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, as are one or more sensors that are coupled to the mobile carrier control system. A communication system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, and an electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

GAS COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM WITH FRONT-END AND BACK-END PRE-CONCENTRATORS AND MOISTURE REMOVAL

Embodiments of a front-end pre-concentrator module, a back-end pre-concentrator module and a gas analysis subsystem are disclosed, as well as gas analysis systems using combinations of the front-end pre-concentrator module, the back-end pre-concentrator module and the gas analysis subsystem. Embodiments of disposable and re-usable moisture removal filters are disclosed for use alone or in combination with a gas analysis system.

Gas collection and analysis system with front-end and back-end pre-concentrators and moisture removal

Embodiments of an apparatus including a front-end pre-concentrator module including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one valve to control flow through the inlet, the outlet, or both. The apparatus includes a back-end pre-concentrator module including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one valve to control flow through the inlet, the outlet, or both, and also includes a gas analysis module having an inlet and an outlet and including a gas chromatograph having an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the front-end pre-concentrator and the outlet of the back-end pre-concentrator are coupled to the inlet of the gas analysis module. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed.

System and method for in-line monitoring of airborne contamination and process health

The disclosure describes embodiments of an airborne molecular contamination (AMC) monitoring apparatus. The AMC apparatus includes a manifold having a plurality of inlets and one or more outlets. A sampling tube bus fluidly is coupled to the manifold, the sampling tube bus comprising a plurality of individual sampling tubes, each individual sampling tube being fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of inlets. One or more analyzers are each fluidly coupled to one of the one or more outlets of the manifold to analyze fluid drawn into the manifold through one or more of the plurality of individual sampling tubes. A control and communication system coupled to the one or more analyzers. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

INTEGRATED ION SEPARATION SPECTROMETER

An apparatus including an ion injector having an inlet and an outlet and a micro-corona ionizer positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the ion injector. A drift and separation channel having a first end and a second end is positioned with the first end coupled to outlet of the ion injector, and an ion detector is coupled to the second end of the ion separation and drift channel. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

SMART SENSING NETWORK

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.

Real-time air monitoring with multiple sensing modes

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors.

CASCADED GAS CHROMATOGRAPHS (CGCs) WITH INDIVIDUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND GAS ANALYSIS SYSTEMS USING SAME

The disclosure describes a cascaded gas chromatograph including a first gas chromatograph having a first temperature control and a second gas chromatograph coupled to the first gas chromatograph. The first and second chromatographs have individual temperature controls that can be controlled independently of each other. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first gas chromatograph including a separation column formed in or on a first substrate and a first thermoelectric cooler thermally coupled to the first substrate, wherein the first thermoelectric cooler can both heat and cool the separation column of the first gas chromatograph;a second gas chromatograph including a separation column formed in or on a second substrate and a second thermoelectric cooler thermally coupled to the second substrate, wherein the second thermoelectric cooler can both heat and cool the separation column of the second gas chromatograph, and wherein the second thermoelectric cooler is independent of the first thermoelectric cooler; anda fluid connection coupled between an outlet of the first gas chromatograph and an inlet of the second gas chromatograph.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a fluid connection coupled between an inlet of the first gas chromatograph and an outlet of the second gas chromatograph.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a pre-concentrator claim 2 , a trap claim 2 , or both coupled in the fluid connection between the outlet of the first gas chromatograph and the inlet of the second gas chromatograph.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a valve claim 1 , a flow splitter claim 1 , a pre-concentrator claim 1 , or a trap coupled in the fluid connection between the outlet of the first gas chromatograph and the inlet of the second gas chromatograph.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising one or more additional gas chromatographs claim 1 , each including an independent thermoelectric cooler ...

Low-temperature patterned wafer bonding with photosensitive benzocyclobutene (BCB) and 3D MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) structure fabrication

A method of low-temperature (150-300° C.) patterned wafer bonding of complex 3D MEMS comprising providing a first pre-processed wafer having a first surface and a second pre-processed wafer having a second surface. Photosensitive benzocyclobutene (BCB) polymer is then applied to the first surface of the first wafer in a predetermined pattern to define a bonding layer. The second wafer is then bonded to the first wafer only along the bonding layer.

Smart sensing network

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.

REAL-TIME AIR MONITORING WITH MULTIPLE SENSING MODES

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors. 1. A gas detector comprising:a first gas sensor having a fluid inlet for receiving a gas sample and a fluid outlet for exhausting the gas sample, the first sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time;a second gas sensor having a fluid inlet for receiving the gas sample and a fluid outlet for exhausting the gas sample, the second sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time, wherein the first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time;a readout and analysis circuit coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors; anda control circuit coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors, wherein the control circuit can execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors.2. The gas detector of wherein the first gas sensor is a fast- ...

Integrated ion separation spectrometer

An apparatus including an ion injector having an inlet and an outlet and a micro-corona ionizer positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the ion injector. A drift and separation channel having a first end and a second end is positioned with the first end coupled to outlet of the ion injector, and an ion detector is coupled to the second end of the ion separation and drift channel. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

SMART SENSING NETWORK

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes. 1. A sensing network comprising:one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node;a sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes; andone or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes;wherein the sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and wherein the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.2. The sensing network of wherein the sensor base collects air samples at or around the nodal coverage area of each ...

GAS ANALYTE SPECTRUM SHARPENING AND SEPARATION WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-GC FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

REAL-TIME AIR MONITORING WITH MULTIPLE SENSING MODES

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors. 1. A gas detector comprising:a first gas sensor having a fluid inlet for receiving a gas sample and a fluid outlet for exhausting the gas sample, the first sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time;a second gas sensor having a fluid inlet for receiving the gas sample and a fluid outlet for exhausting the gas sample, the second sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time, wherein the first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time;a readout and analysis circuit coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors; anda control circuit coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors, wherein the control circuit can execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors.2. The gas detector of wherein the first gas sensor is a fast- ...

BREATH ANALYSIS SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSTICS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Methods and systems are disclosed for the detecting of whether a subject has a lung disorder such as asthma, tuberculosis or lung cancer. Monitoring the subject's health and prognosis is also disclosed.

Gas analyte spectrum sharpening and separation with multi-dimensional micro-GC for gas chromatography analysis

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

GAS ANALYTE SPECTRUM SHARPENING AND SEPARATION WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-GC FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Cascaded gas chromatographs (CGCs) with individual temperature control and gas analysis systems using same

The disclosure describes a cascaded gas chromatograph including a first gas chromatograph having a first temperature control and a second gas chromatograph coupled to the first gas chromatograph. The first and second chromatographs have individual temperature controls that can be controlled independently of each other. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

REAL-TIME ON-SITE GAS ANALYSIS NETWORK FOR AMBIENT AIR MONITORING AND ACTIVE CONTROL AND RESPONSE

Embodiments of an apparatus comprising a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases. A data and control center is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices and if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices. 1. An apparatus comprising:a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices positioned within a relevant area, each multiple-gas analysis device capable of detecting the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more gases; and monitor readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices, and', 'if any readings indicate the presence of one or more contaminants, identifying the source of the contaminants based on the readings from the plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices., 'a data and control center communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of multiple-gas analysis device, the data and control system including logic that, when executed, allows the data and control center to2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one anemometer positioned in the relevant area and communicatively coupled to the data and/or control center.3. The apparatus of wherein each anemometer is paired with a corresponding multiple-gas analysis device.4. The apparatus of wherein each anemometer is paired with a plurality of multiple-gas analysis devices.5. The apparatus of wherein a plurality of anemometers are paired with each multiple-gas analysis device.6. The apparatus of wherein the at least one anemometer can measure at least air speed and direction.7. The ...

CASCADED GAS CHROMATOGRAPHS (CGCs) WITH INDIVIDUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND GAS ANALYSIS SYSTEMS USING SAME

The disclosure describes a cascaded gas chromatograph including a first gas chromatograph having a first temperature control and a second gas chromatograph coupled to the first gas chromatograph. The first and second chromatographs have individual temperature controls that can be controlled independently of each other. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Gas analyte spectrum sharpening and separation with multi-dimensional micro-GC for gas chromatography analysis

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Real-time air monitoring with multiple sensing modes

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors.

Smart sensing network

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.

REAL-TIME AIR MONITORING WITH MULTIPLE SENSING MODES

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors. 1. A gas detector assembly comprising:a first gas detection system including a first sample conditioner with a first pre-concentrator, a first external pre-concentrator, or both, fluidly coupled to a first gas sensor, the first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time;a second gas detection system including a second sample conditioner with a second pre-concentrator, a second external pre-concentrator, or both, fluidly coupled to a second gas sensor, the second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time, wherein the first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time;a readout and analysis circuit coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors; and activates sample collection by the first pre-concentrator, the first external pre-concentrator, or both, and activates analysis by the first gas sensor, and', 'if the ...

SMART SENSING NETWORK

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.

Real-time mobile carrier system for facility monitoring and control

Embodiments of a mobile carrier monitoring apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility. A mobile carrier control system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, as are one or more sensors that are coupled to the mobile carrier control system. A communication system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, and an electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

REAL-TIME MOBILE CARRIER SYSTEM FOR FACILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL

Embodiments of a mobile carrier monitoring apparatus are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility. A mobile carrier control system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, as are one or more sensors that are coupled to the mobile carrier control system. A communication system is positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, and an electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the communication system. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. A mobile carrier monitoring apparatus comprising:one or more mobile carriers configured to receive items being manufactured in its interior and configured be moved by a transport system to multiple positions within a manufacturing facility;a mobile carrier control system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier;one or more sensors positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier, the one or more sensors being coupled to the mobile carrier control system;a communication system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and communicatively coupled to the at least one sensor and to the mobile carrier control system, wherein the communication system can transmit data from the one or more sensors to a location separate from the mobile carrier; andan electrical power system positioned in the interior or on the exterior of each mobile carrier and coupled to deliver electrical power to the mobile carrier control system, to the one or more sensors, and to the ...

INTEGRATED ION SEPARATION SPECTROMETER

An apparatus including an ion injector having an inlet and an outlet and a micro-corona ionizer positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the ion injector. The micro-corona ionizer includes a planar electrode and a sharp knife-edged electrode spaced apart from the planar electrode and positioned with the sharp knife edge pointing toward the planar electrode. A drift and separation channel having a first end and a second end is positioned with the first end coupled to outlet of the ion injector, and an ion detector is coupled to the second end of the ion separation and drift channel. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. An apparatus comprising:an ion injector having an inlet and an outlet; a planar electrode; and', 'a sharp knife-edged electrode spaced apart from the planar electrode and positioned with the sharp knife edge pointing toward the planar electrode;, 'a micro-corona ionizer positioned between the inlet and the outlet of the ion injector, the micro-corona ionizer includinga drift and separation channel having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to outlet of the ion injector; andan ion detector coupled to the second end of the ion separation and drift channel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a voltage source coupled to the planar electrode and the sharp knife-edged electrode.3. The apparatus of wherein the ion injector comprises:a first pair of injection electrodes; anda second pair of injection electrodes spaced apart from the first pair of injection electrodes.4. The apparatus of wherein the micro-corona ionizer is positioned between the first pair of injection electrodes and the second pair of injection electrodes.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a voltage source coupled between the first pair of injection electrodes and the second pair of injection electrodes.6. The apparatus of wherein the drift and separation channel comprises:a first channel wall having a first set of separation ...

Gas analyte spectrum sharpening and separation with multi-dimensional micro-GC for gas chromatography analysis

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Gas analyte spectrum sharpening and separation with multi-dimensional micro-GC for gas chromatography analysis

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

GAS COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEM WITH FRONT-END AND BACK-END PRE-CONCENTRATORS AND MOISTURE REMOVAL

Embodiments of an apparatus including a front-end pre-concentrator module including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one valve to control flow through the inlet, the outlet, or both. The apparatus includes a back-end pre-concentrator module including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one valve to control flow through the inlet, the outlet, or both, and also includes a gas analysis module having an inlet and an outlet and including a gas chromatograph having an inlet and an outlet. The outlet of the front-end pre-concentrator and the outlet of the back-end pre-concentrator are coupled to the inlet of the gas analysis module. Other embodiments are also disclosed and claimed. 1. An apparatus comprising:a front-end pre-concentrator module including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one valve to control flow through the inlet, the outlet, or both;a back-end pre-concentrator module including an inlet, an outlet, and at least one valve to control flow through the inlet, the outlet, or both; anda gas analysis module having an inlet and an outlet and including a gas chromatograph having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the front-end pre-concentrator and the outlet of the back-end pre-concentrator are coupled to the inlet of the gas analysis module.2. The apparatus of wherein the front-end pre-concentrator module comprises:a pre-concentrator having an inlet and an outlet;a first three-way valve coupled to the inlet of the pre-concentrator and a second three-way valve coupled to the outlet of the pre-concentrator;a trap coupled to the first three way valve;a second switch valve coupled to the second three-way valve, anda pump coupled to the second switch valve.3. The apparatus of wherein the front-end pre-concentrator module further comprises a filter coupled to the first three-way valve.4. The apparatus of wherein the front-end pre-concentrator module further comprises a switch valve coupled between the filter and the first three-way valve.5. The apparatus of ...

BREATH ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ASTHMA, TUBERCULOSIS AND LUNG CANCER DIAGNOSTICS AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Methods and systems are disclosed for the detecting of whether a subject has a lung disorder such as asthma, tuberculosis or lung cancer. Monitoring the subject's health and prognosis is also disclosed. 1. A method for the detecting whether a subject has asthma or monitoring a subject with asthma , said method comprising:contacting breath from said subject with an apparatus, said apparatus having a gas chromatograph, wherein said gas chromatograph is fluidly coupled to a detector array to produce a signal; andanalyzing said signal from the detector array to determine whether said subject has asthma.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said apparatus is a handheld apparatus.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grade and severity of asthma is determined.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said exhaled breath contains nitric oxide.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said exhaled breath contains volatile organic compounds (VOC).6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said VOC is a member selected from the group consisting of 4-methyloctane claim 5 , 2 claim 5 ,4-dimethylheptane claim 5 , isopropanol claim 5 , toluene claim 5 , isoprene claim 5 , alkane claim 5 , acetic claim 5 , acetone claim 5 , 2 claim 5 ,6 claim 5 ,11-trimethyl dodecane claim 5 , 3 claim 5 ,7-dimethyl undecane claim 5 , 2 claim 5 ,3-dimethyl heptane and a combination thereof.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein efficacy of a therapeutic is monitored with periodic breath samples.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein said handheld apparatus further comprises a spirometer.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the volume and speed of airflow from the breath is measured and/or controlled.10. The method of claim 8 , wherein the flow rate of exhaled breath is increased.11. The method of claim 8 , wherein the flow rate of exhaled breath is decreased.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the measured breath of said subject is from inhaled breath claim 1 , exhaled breath or both.13. The method of claim 1 , wherein the breath ...

GAS ANALYTE SPECTRUM SHARPENING AND SEPARATION WITH MULTI-DIMENSIONAL MICRO-GC FOR GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY ANALYSIS

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control; anda controller coupled to the first temperature control, wherein the controller includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph.2. The apparatus of wherein the first temperature profile comprises:a first time period during which the temperature control cools the gas chromatograph from an initial temperature to a first temperature; anda second time period during which the temperature control heats the gas chromatograph from the first temperature to a second temperature.3. The apparatus of wherein the first temperature profile further comprises a third time period during which the temperature control holds the gas chromatograph at the first temperature.4. The apparatus of wherein the initial temperature is substantially room temperature claim 2 , the first temperature is lower than room temperature claim 2 , and the second temperature is greater than room temperature.5. The apparatus of wherein the temperature change in the first time period and the temperature change in the second time period are both linear.6. The apparatus of wherein at least one of the temperature change in the first time period and the temperature change in the second time period is non-linear.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a second gas chromatograph having a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a second temperature control, the fluid inlet of ...

Low-temperature patterned wafer bonding with photosensitive benzocylobutene (bcb) and 3d microelectromechanical systems fabrication

A method of low-temperature (150-300°C) patterned wafer bonding of complex 3D MEMS comprising providing a first pre-processed wafer (100) having a first surface and a second pre-processed wafer (102) having a second surface. Photosensitive benzocyclobutene (BCB) polymer (106) is then applied to the first surface of the first wafer (100) in a predetermined pattern to define a bonding layer. The second wafer (102) is then bonded to the first wafer (100) only along the bonding layer.

Gas analyte spectrum sharpening and separation with multi-dimensional micro-gc for gas chromatography analysis

The disclosure describes embodiments of an apparatus including a first gas chromatograph including a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, and a first temperature control. A controller is coupled to the first temperature control and includes logic to apply a first temperature profile to the first temperature control to heat, cool, or both heat and cool the first gas chromatograph. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Real-time air monitoring with multiple sensing modes

Embodiments of a gas detector with a first gas sensor having a first gas specificity and a first response time and a second gas sensor having a second gas specificity and a second response time. The first gas specificity is different than the second gas specificity, the first response time is different than the second response time, or both the first gas specificity and the first response time are different than the second gas specificity and the second response time. A readout and analysis circuit is coupled to the first and second gas sensors to read and analyze data from the first and second gas sensors, and a control circuit is coupled to the readout and analysis circuit and to the first and second gas sensors to execute logic that operates the first gas sensor, the second gas sensor, or both the first and second gas sensors.

Real-time air monitoring with multiple sensing modes

System and method for in-line monitoring of airborne contamination and process health

The disclosure describes embodiments of an airborne molecular contamination (AMC) monitoring apparatus. The AMC apparatus includes a manifold having a plurality of inlets and one or more outlets. A sampling tube bus fluidly is coupled to the manifold, the sampling tube bus comprising a plurality of individual sampling tubes, each individual sampling tube being fluidly coupled to one of the plurality of inlets. One or more analyzers are each fluidly coupled to one of the one or more outlets of the manifold to analyze fluid drawn into the manifold through one or more of the plurality of individual sampling tubes. A control and communication system coupled to the one or more analyzers. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Smart sensing network

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.

Smart sensing network

Embodiments are described of a sensing network including one or more sensor nodes, wherein each of the one or more sensor nodes includes a gas sensor that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants in a nodal coverage area surrounding the sensor node. A sensor base that can measure the presence, concentration, or both, of one or more airborne pollutants is positioned in the nodal coverage area of each of the one or more sensor nodes, wherein the sensor base includes a gas sensor with higher accuracy, higher sensitivity, or both, than the gas sensors of the one or more sensor nodes. One or more servers communicatively coupled to the sensor base and the one or more sensors nodes. The sensor base and the sensor nodes can communicate their measurements to the server and the measurements of the sensor base are used by the server as a reference to correct the measurements of the one or more sensor nodes.

Smart sensing network

System and method for in-line monitoring of airborne contamination and process health

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離子分離光譜儀裝置、電離程序與氣體分析系統

本發明揭示一種裝置，其包含具有一入口及一出口的一離子注入器及置於該離子注入器之該入口與該出口之間的一微電暈電離器。具有一第一末端及一第二末端之一漂移及分離通道將該第一末端耦接至該離子注入器之出口而放置，且一離子偵測器耦接至該離子分離及漂移通道的該第二末端。本發明揭示且主張其他實施例。