Abstract: A passive amplifier for use with enhanced power supplies, signal preamplifiers and power amplifiers in communications systems particularly in mobile phones, laptop computers and other battery-powered and battery-limited devices. The passive amplifier can be used as an attachment to electric appliances or other power consuming equipment to significantly reduce the electric power requirements of such equipment. These passive amplifiers do not require an outside source of power and can be used to elevate battery power outputs and serve as either low noise signal preamplifiers or transmit power amplifiers for higher performance and extended battery life. Passive amplifier technology is either electromagnetic or dielectric in nature with component parts limited to inductive, capacitive and resistive components. Dielectric amplifier prototypes have gain values in the range of the 10 dB level so as to be useful in communications applications and power amplification.

Abstract: A passive amplifier for use with enhanced power supplies, signal preamplifiers and power amplifiers in communications systems particularly in mobile phones, laptop computers and other battery-powered and battery-limited devices. The passive amplifier can be used as an attachment to electric appliances or other power consuming equipment to significantly reduce the electric power requirements of such equipment. These passive amplifiers do not require an outside source of power and can be used to elevate battery power outputs and serve as either low noise signal preamplifiers or transmit power amplifiers for higher performance and extended battery life. Passive amplifier technology is either electromagnetic or dielectric in nature with component parts limited to inductive, capacitive and resistive components. Dielectric amplifier prototypes have gain values in the range of the 10 dB level so as to be useful in communications applications and power amplification.

Abstract: An antenna and associated magnetic preamplifier for use with UHF and Microwave wireless telecommunications devices operating at frequencies of greater than 0.3 gigahertz. The antenna may include a plurality of concentric loops about a core. The antenna may be made of a conductor wound helically about an air core with a circumference and a number of loops, and the spacing of the loops chosen based on the desired frequency of communication. The antenna may include a plurality of loops of conductor about a core with a ferrite rod positioned within the core. The antenna may be omnidirectional and provide a high gain at the desired frequency of communication. The magnetic preamplifiers may be based on either resonant or ferrite material-enhanced amplification. Resonant and ferrite enhancements may also be used in combination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of generating hydrogen or oxygen from an aqueous solution within a flow cell by applying a high frequency AC signal to the flow cell. The present invention further relates to an apparatus for generating hydrogen or oxygen from an aqueous solution, and a method of generating hydrogen peroxide in an aqueous solution.

Abstract: An antenna and associated magnetic preamplifier for use with UHF and Microwave wireless telecommunications devices operating at frequencies of greater than 0.3 gigahertz. The antenna may include a plurality of concentric loops about a core. The antenna may be made of a conductor wound helically about an air core with a circumference and a number of loops, and the spacing of the loops chosen based on the desired frequency of communication. The antenna may include a plurality of loops of conductor about a core with a ferrite rod positioned within the core. The antenna may be omnidirectional and provide a high gain at the desired frequency of communication. The magnetic preamplifiers may be based on either resonant or ferrite material-enhanced amplification. Resonant and ferrite enhancements may also be used in combination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroionic apparatus for treating an aqueous solution, including a flow cell through which the aqueous solution may flow, and a high frequency AC power source. A pair of electrodes within the flow cell are in contact with the aqueous solution and coupled to the AC power source. The AC power source generates a signal that is transmitted to the electrodes to generate an electromagnetic field and an ionic current within the aqueous solution in the flow cell. Each electrode includes a plurality of perforations defined through the plate electrode. Electrodes within the flow cell may be formed of materials having a catalytic effect upon the electroionic reactions within the flow cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroionic apparatus for treating an aqueous solution, including a flow cell through which the aqueous solution may flow, and a high frequency AC power source. A pair of electrodes within the flow cell are in contact with the aqueous solution and coupled to the AC power source. The AC power source generates a signal that is transmitted to the electrodes to generate an electromagnetic field and an ionic current within the aqueous solution in the flow cell. Each electrode includes a plurality of perforations defined through the plate electrode. Electrodes within the flow cell may be formed of materials having a catalytic effect upon the electroionic reactions within the flow cell.

Abstract: An antenna and associated magnetic preamplifier for use with UHF and Microwave wireless telecommunications devices operating at frequencies of greater than 0.3 gigahertz. The antenna may include a plurality of concentric loops about a core. The antenna may be made of a conductor wound helically about an air core with a circumference and a number of loops, and the spacing of the loops chosen based on the desired frequency of communication. The antenna may include a plurality of loops of conductor about a core with a ferrite rod positioned within the core. The antenna may be omnidirectional and provide a high gain at the desired frequency of communication. The magnetic preamplifiers may be based on either resonant or ferrite material-enhanced amplification. Resonant and ferrite enhancements may also be used in combination.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electroionic processing system having a high frequency alternating current (AC) power source for treating potable water, process water, wastewater, biosolids, sludge, primary effluent, secondary effluent, and other biochemical processing functions, including producing hydrogen peroxide and other useful chemicals. An electromagnetic field is generated and coupled to an electrolytic treatment apparatus by a direct coupling apparatus and method, a capacitive coupling apparatus and method, and an inductive coupling apparatus and method. The present invention further comprises a process controller and a plurality of analyzers for monitoring various treatment process variables to adjust and optimize the process as necessary.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the disinfection of water and wastewater contaminated with bacteria and other microorganisms. The apparatus includes an electrolytic flow cell including electrodes forming a part of flow pipe or open channel through which water or wastewater passes. The electrodes are formed of iron, stainless steel, carbon or copper and connected to a power supply voltage in the range of 20 to 100 volts and establishing a current in the range of 1 to 6 amperes. Disinfection results from either metal ions impacting microbial cells or through the generation of hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals and hypochlorous acid. When the electrodes are copper, toxic metal contamination limits are established through proper design of the flow cell. An ultrasonic transducer is connected to the electrodes and enhances hydroxyl radical generation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for the disinfection of water and wastewater contaminated with bacteria and other microorganisms. The apparatus includes an electrolytic flow cell including electrodes forming a part of flow pipe or open channel through which water or wastewater passes. The electrodes are formed of iron, stainless steel, carbon or copper and connected to a power supply voltage in the range of 20 to 100 volts and establishing a current in the range of 1 to 6 amperes. Disinfection results from either metal ions impacting microbial cells or through the generation of hydrogen peroxide, hydroxyl radicals and hypochlorous acid. When the electrodes are copper, toxic metal contamination limits are established through proper design of the flow cell. An ultrasonic transducer is connected to the electrodes and enhances hydroxyl radical generation.

Abstract: A computer-based instrument to produce a "number" for heart performance parameters and a positive-negative diagnosis of myocardial ischemia. A seismic sensor captures a substantial series of SCG waveforms within a short time frame. Digitized waveforms are created and processed to create signals in the range of 0 to 50 hertz and 0 to 100 hertz. The waveform are processed in the time domain. The 0 to 100 hertz signal is processed to determine the heart rate which is pulse adjusted and interpolated. The SCG waveforms are processed to synchronize the start point of each waveform. The 0 to 50 hertz signal is then processed for signal segmentation to produce waveform signals, each a heart beat or period in length. The segmented signals are then processed to produce linear prediction analysis (LPA) coefficients. The coefficients establish a numerical model-based representation of the waveform. The LPA coefficients in combination contain all of the information resident in the original SCG waveform.

Abstract: A number of optically active elements are provided that enable the performance of accurate, dependable chemical analysis in a medium having varying matrix backgrounds and substantial component interferences. Optical transfer cells are provided that include positive correlation filter systems adapted to accept near-IR radiation and to pass a wavelength from that radiation having high correlation with a particular analyte. A near-IR spectrometer apparatus for the measurement of analyte concentration in a complex medium is also provided. The apparatus features an optical transfer cell constructed according to the invention. The apparatus can be used in the non-invasive determination of blood analyte concentrations in a variety of mediums. Methods of measuring the concentration of a blood analyte in a mammalian subject are also provided. The methods entail the use of reflective near-IR radiation to interrogate a medium to obtain spectrally modified radiation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of atomic emission spectrometry includes confining a solution within an emission chamber for on-line analysis or individual sample analysis. An electrical discharge created within the liquid to directly excite an internal portion of the liquid within the liquid solution. The atomic emission is totally enclosed within a liquid solution pocket. A fiber optic probe is connected directly to the excited internal portion within the liquid and to a suitable analyzer which analyzes the atomic spectral lines to determine the atomic elements within the liquid solution. The system can be used for individual element analysis or a multiple element analysis by use of an array spectrometer, with a simultaneous display of the complete atomic spectrum of multiple elements in a liquid solution, all in less than a period of one second.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel method for analyzing aqueous systems to simultaneously quantify the concentrations of multiple active or inactive treating components which may be contained therein. The method comprises determining the absorbance or emission spectrum of the components in the aqueous system over the wavelength range of from 200 to 2500 nm, and then applying chemometrics algorithms to extract and analyze features in the spectrum that are specific to the qualitative and quantitative concentrations from the specific components to simultaneously determine the concentrations of the components.

Abstract: A fluorescence decay time method and apparatus directly measuring the time decay function resulting from a plurality of fluorescing bodies, including background, and analytically determines the presence and concentration of the fluorescing bodies homogeneously and simultaneously is disclosed.The fluorescently labelled reaction product of a target ligand, such as an antigen, with a binding molecule for the ligand, such as an antibody, exhibits a fluorescent decay time curve which bears a direct straight line relationship to the concentration of the target antigen, in that the value for fluorescent intensity at time zero for the decay time curve is a measure of said concentration.The time zero intensity is proportional to the concentration of the target ligand in the unknown sample which can then be compared to the concentrations from a standard curve.

Abstract: A non-invasive apparatus and related method for measuring the concentration of glucose or other blood analytes utilizes both diffuse reflected and transmissive infrared absorption measurements and may be applied to either in vitro or in vivo sampling. The apparatus and method utilize non-dispersive correlation spectrometry and apply it to liquid blood serum analysis. Spectrally-modified near infrared light from the sample containing the analyte is split into two beams, one of which is directed through a negative correlation filter which blocks light in the absorption bands for the analyte to be measured, and the other of which is directed through a neutral density filter capable of blocking light equally at all wavelengths in the range of interest. Differencing the light intensity between the two light paths provides a measure proportional to analyte concentration.

Abstract: Conventional omnidirectional lamp light is converted into a narrowly focused, highly intense beam with a power comparable to certain types of lasers. The lamp light is collected and focused with conventional means into an optical coupling cone which condenses the conventionally-focused beam to a very small diameter for launching into a fiber optic cable. An optical terminator at the end of the optical fiber retains collimation of the beam and a power density comparable to certain types of lasers, such as those used in medical applications.

Abstract: A non-invasive clinical instrument provides for in vivo detection of a restriction in an artery. A microphone is applied to the body over the artery and generates a complex electrical signal which is processed to remove noise and amplified. A digital bandpass filter circuit includes a plurality of individual bandpass filters, each of which covers 1/3 of an octave and covers adjacent octaves to cover the complete spectrum between about 2 to 2,000 hertz. Switched-capacitor bandpass filters are used. Each three bandpass filters separated by one-third of an octave are connected such that setting the center bandpass filter automatically resets the two adjacent bandpass filters to cover a single octave in steps of one-third. The sensed signal which is an AC analog signal is transmitted by an analog low pass filter to block undesirably higher frequency components from the digital filters. Digital low-pass filters connect the analog low-pass filter to the bandpass filters.

Abstract: A passive thermographic analytical method of determining the presence of cancer by scaning of the left and right and of reference body portion of a patient with a breast scanner array which includes a matrix of infra-red energy sensors and reflectors mounted in a close spaced array for producing a pattern of temperature measurements. The array is mounted within an adjustable support to permit spatial positioning and alignment with the left and right breast and the body portion of the arrays. Each sensor produces an analog voltage proportional to the body temperature of the aligned portion of the body. The sensor output voltages are sequentially read and converted into appropriate digital form for storage in a RAM memory of a microprocessor, which includes a pattern recognition program to directly create an automated diagnosis of the radiation pattern from which the normality or abnormality of the breasts can be diagnosed. The various parameters are reduced to a multiple digit number which is displayed.