Patents by Inventor Robert J. Faus
Robert J. Faus has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Apparatus, system and method for scanning monochromator and diode array spectrometer instrumentation
Patent number: 9207118Abstract: A system and method for determining bias in a spectrometer is described. One embodiment includes a method for determining bias in a spectrometer system, the method comprising over-scanning a grating in a near-zero-response wavelength range; and determining a bias based on the over-scanning. This methodology allows for over-scanning a grating in a near-zero-response wavelength range as a substitute for using shutters or other mechanisms to block light from entering a detector in the system.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Inventors: Robert J. Faus, Leonid G. Feldman, Alexander F. H. Goetz -
APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCANNING MONOCHROMATOR AND DIODE ARRAY SPECTROMETER INSTRUMENTATION
Publication number: 20120242991Abstract: A system and method for determining bias in a spectrometer is described. One embodiment includes a method for determining bias in a spectrometer system, the method comprising over-scanning a grating in a near-zero-response wavelength range; and determining a bias based on the over-scanning. This methodology allows for over-scanning a grating in a near-zero-response wavelength range as a substitute for using shutters or other mechanisms to block light from entering a detector in the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2012Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: ASD Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Faus, Leonid G. Feldman, Alexander F. H. Goetz -
Patent number: 8164747Abstract: A system and method for optical spectroscopic measurements is described. One embodiment includes a measurement head for optical spectroscopic measurements, the measurement head comprising an illumination source configured to illuminate a sample, a collection optic configured to view the sample, and an internal reference, wherein the internal reference can be illuminated by the illumination source and viewed by the collection optic.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: ASD, IncInventors: Alexander F. H. Goetz, Leonid G. Feldman, Thomas Ciupak, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss
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Publication number: 20080144012Abstract: A system and method for optical spectroscopic measurements is described. One embodiment includes a measurement head for optical spectroscopic measurements, the measurement head comprising an illumination source configured to illuminate a sample, a collection optic configured to view the sample, and an internal reference, wherein the internal reference can be illuminated by the illumination source and viewed by the collection optic.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2007Publication date: June 19, 2008Inventors: Alexander F. H. Goetz, Leonid G. Feldman, Thomas Ciupak, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss
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Patent number: 7317525Abstract: An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription is disclosed, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound and the method includes associating the prescription with identifying information, determining a property of the pharmaceutical, counting tablets of the pharmaceutical and utilizing the determined property in connection with the identifying information to verify the prescription.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Analytical Spectral DevicesInventors: David M. Rzasa, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Alexander F. H. Goetz, John Enterline
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Patent number: 7006214Abstract: An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2004Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc.Inventors: David M. Rzasa, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Alexander F. H. Goetz, John Enterline
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Patent number: 6894772Abstract: A method of identifying non-conforming groups of items within a package, the package containing a plurality of groups of items, comprises obtaining a reference signal corresponding to a package containing conforming groups of items, obtaining a signal corresponding to each of the plurality of groups of items in the package, comparing the signal corresponding to each of the plurality of groups of items with the reference signal, determining whether any of the plurality of groups of items is nonconforming, and segregating the package based on whether the package contains a nonconforming group of items.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 17, 2005Assignee: Analytical Spectral DevicesInventors: Alexander Goetz, Brian Curtiss, Robert J. Faus, Leonid G. Feldman
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Publication number: 20040207842Abstract: An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: David M. Rzasa, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Alexander F. H. Goetz, John Enterline
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Patent number: 6771369Abstract: An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2002Date of Patent: August 3, 2004Assignee: Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc.Inventors: David M. Rzasa, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Alexander F. H. Goetz, John Enterline
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Patent number: 6765212Abstract: An inspection system for verifying package contents comprises a spectrometer having an input for receiving light energy and a light energy aggregator. The light energy aggregator comprises a light energy input terminal, a light energy output terminal, where the light energy output terminal is coupled to the spectrometer input, and at least two sample probes coupled to the light energy input terminal. Each of the sample probes is configured to direct light energy from a source to the light energy input terminal.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc.Inventors: Alexander Goetz, Brian Curtiss, Robert J. Faus, Leonid G. Feldman
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Patent number: 6667802Abstract: A method of calibrating a spectrographic inspection system, comprises providing a plurality of packages, each of the plurality of packages containing a group of items, wherein each of the groups of items has a known composition, measuring the reflectance value of each of the groups of items and thereby obtaining a reference reflectance value set, normalizing the reference reflectance value set and thereby creating a normalized reference reflectance value set, and storing the normalized reference reflectance value set.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc.Inventors: Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Daniel A. Powell
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Publication number: 20030174326Abstract: An apparatus for verifying the identity of a dispensed pharmaceutical comprises an analysis unit adapted to determine a property of the dispensed pharmaceutical, an input device adapted to receive predetermined identifying information corresponding to the dispensed pharmaceutical, and a comparison unit adapted to compare the determined property of the dispensed pharmaceutical with the predetermined identifying information. In addition, a method of verifying a prescription, wherein the prescription comprises a pharmaceutical compound, comprises associating the prescription with a unique identifier, storing the unique identifier, determining the identity of the pharmaceutical compound, and comparing the identity of the pharmaceutical compound with the unique identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2002Publication date: September 18, 2003Inventors: David M. Rzasa, Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Alexander F.H. Goetz, John Enterline
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Publication number: 20020159709Abstract: A fiber optic cable coupler comprises a housing adapted to receive a first fiber optic cable and a cable connector having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end of the cable connector is adapted to engage the housing and the proximal end of the cable connector is adapted to receive a second fiber optic cable. The first and second fiber optic cables each have an exposed end. The cable connector retains the second fiber optic cable so that the second fiber optic cable exposed end is opposed to and in longitudinal alignment with the first fiber optic cable exposed end. The cable connector is also adapted to maintain a user selectable distance between the first fiber optic cable exposed end and the second fiber optic cable exposed end.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2001Publication date: October 31, 2002Inventor: Robert J. Faus
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Publication number: 20020108892Abstract: A method of identifying non-conforming groups of items within a package, the package containing a plurality of groups of items, comprises obtaining a reference signal corresponding to a package containing conforming groups of items, obtaining a signal corresponding to each of the plurality of groups of items in the package, comparing the signal corresponding to each of the plurality of groups of items with the reference signal, determining whether any of the plurality of groups of items is nonconforming, and segregating the package based on whether the package contains a nonconforming group of items.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Alexander Goetz, Brian Curtiss, Robert J. Faus, Leonid G. Feldman
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Publication number: 20020109094Abstract: An inspection system for verifying package contents comprises a spectrometer having an input for receiving light energy and a light energy aggregator. The light energy aggregator comprises a light energy input terminal, a light energy output terminal, where the light energy output terminal is coupled to the spectrometer input, and at least two sample probes coupled to the light energy input terminal. Each of the sample probes is configured to direct light energy from a source to the light energy input terminal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Alexander Goetz, Brian Curtiss, Robert J. Faus, Leonid G. Feldman
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Publication number: 20020109839Abstract: A method of calibrating a spectrographic inspection system, comprises providing a plurality of packages, each of the plurality of packages containing a group of items, wherein each of the groups of items has a known composition, measuring the reflectance value of each of the groups of items and thereby obtaining a reference reflectance value set, normalizing the reference reflectance value set and thereby creating a normalized reference reflectance value set, and storing the normalized reference reflectance value set.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2002Publication date: August 15, 2002Inventors: Robert J. Faus, Brian Curtiss, Daniel A. Powell