Abstract: The respirator fit monitor described herein can be worn continuously by users so as to provide an indication as to how well their masks are fitting during use, thereby providing quantitative, wearable fit testers available for continuous use in real-life situations. The monitor includes a low-cost optical particle sensor assembly and controller unit for performing mask fit tests by comparing particle concentrations inside and outside of the mask. The fit test monitor is low cost and wearable, capable of dual sampling, capable of fit factor ratios well above 100, is battery powered and provides near real time measurements with a means for indicating the fit of the mask. The system includes wired or wireless communications for data logging, analysis and display capabilities.

Abstract: The respirator fit monitor described herein can be worn continuously by users so as to provide an indication as to how well their masks are fitting during use, thereby providing quantitative, wearable fit testers available for continuous use in real-life situations. The monitor includes a low-cost optical particle sensor assembly and controller unit for performing mask fit tests by comparing particle concentrations inside and outside of the mask. The fit test monitor is low cost and wearable, capable of dual sampling, capable of fit factor ratios well above 100, is battery powered and provides near real time measurements with a means for indicating the fit of the mask. The system includes wired or wireless communications for data logging, analysis and display capabilities.

Abstract: An approved method and apparatus for detecting partial discharge events within a transformer comprises asserting a MEMS acoustical probe through the wall of the transformer to optically measure partial discharge events. In an enhanced embodiment, temperature compensation is also possible, and detection may be confirmed via an independent electromagnetic or other sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tunnel barrier and to uses thereof, particularly in conjunction with devices and integrated circuits fabricated with silicon substrates, and including the preparation of tunnel diodes, dielectric structures, transistors, memory cells and the products embodying one or more of the same. The tunnel barrier of the invention is designed to confer effective and reliable charge transfer performance, and is particularly well suited for the fabrication of nonvolatile memory cells. In an embodiment of the invention, with the barrier incorporated in a diode, the present evacuee facilitates over 109 bi-directional charge transfers across the barrier without destroying it. The multiple layer nature of the barrier, coupled with the use of direct tunnel oxides, provides desirable functionality, stability, and resistance to dielectric degradation, thus improving operating, storage and retention characteristics over conventional nonvolatile devices.