Abstract: A hair styling iron support includes a body for enclosing the heated barrel portion of a hair styling iron. In an exemplary support, the body has an entrance leading to an interior, with the heated barrel portion contained in the interior. A cradle and a plurality of ribs engage the styling iron to maintain a space between the heated barrel and the support body.

Abstract: A wrist supporter device which comprises four components; an elongated, shaped metal piece; a flexible material for covering said shaped metal piece; a mounting device and a L-shaped bracket, one leg of the L-shaped bracket being secured to the metal piece. The mounting device has a first knob for securing the device to a supporting member of varying thicknesses. In a first embodiment, a second knob is provided to adjust the device so that it can be secured to supporting members of various thicknesses. In a second embodiment, a second knob allows the metal piece to swivel to a predetermined position and then secure the metal piece to that position.

Abstract: A decoy stand that includes a base, a pivot rod extending substantially normal to the base, a mounting bracket configured to couple with a decoy and pivot about the pivot rod, and an arm extending from the base coupling the pivot rod to the base and configured to bend to provide a first motion to the decoy.

Abstract: A display apparatus having a display body displaying a picture, a stand supporting the display body, and a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly has a tilting hinge provided between the display body and the stand to allow the display body to tilt relative to the stand; a pivoting hinge provided between the display body and the tilting hinge to allow the display body to pivot relative to the stand; and a swiveling hinge provided between the tilting hinge and the stand to allow the display body to swivel relative to the stand. Additionally, the display body can be installed on various kinds of arm stands in accordance with the VESA FDMI standard.

Abstract: A stand for a display having a base, a supporting case mounted on the base, a supporting member mounted inside the supporting case and having an end seated on the base to support the weight of the display, and a mounting bracket engaged with the the other end of the supporting member, to mount the display. This stand supports the weight of a large-sized display and allows a user to swivel the display around an axis of the supporting member, and change the distance between the base and the display.

Abstract: Described is a removable assembly for use on a fixed surface. The assembly includes a post having a base (42) and an attachment assembly (8). The attachment assembly includes a base plate (10) and a magnet assembly (12), both capable of carrying a magnetic current. The magnet assembly includes a housing (20) and a magnet (22) disposed within the housing. To use, the magnet assembly is placed adjacent the base plate, the magnetic forces attracting and holding them together. The magnet is positioned apart from the base plate while the housing contacts the base plate to form the magnet circuit. An attachment plate (30) is connected to the housing upper wall adjacent its outer surface. The attachment plate includes one or more outwardly projecting attachment bolts (26). As assembled, the bolts engage corresponding openings (48) in the post base (42).

Abstract: A collapsible support includes at least three legs and a corresponding number of collapsible X-shaped structures each connected between adjacent two of the legs. Each of the collapsible X-shaped structures includes two connectors each having a lower end connected with one of the legs and an upper end connected with another one of the legs. Each of the X-shaped structures includes two lower joints connected between one of the legs and the lower end of one of the connectors and two upper joint connected between one of the legs and the upper end of one of the connectors. Each of the lower joints includes a sleeve for receiving one of the legs and a tab formed on the sleeve and connected with the lower end of one of the connectors. The lower joint includes a foot attached to the lower end of each of the legs. Each of the upper joints includes a sleeve for receiving one of the legs and a tab formed on the sleeve and connected with the upper end of one of the connectors. Each of the connectors is a strip or a tube.

Abstract: A cross-arm 5 for a utility pole 4 for use in low to medium voltage electricity distribution and transmission is disclosed. The cross-arm is metallic and coated with an insulatory coating. The steel cross-arm 5 is mounted to the utility pole 4 by way of a steel saddle 6 which incorporates a similar insulatory coating. The saddle extends about one of the pole or the cross-arm and is secured at its opposite ends to the other of the pole or cross-arm and is arranged to be elastically strained so as to cause the two members to be in clamping engagement. A tape 7 may be located between the cross-arm and the utility pole to provide a further insulatory barrier.

Abstract: In a cabinet having vertically extending side members (5) forming part of a chassis of the cabinet, panel mounts (1), also to extend vertically in the cabinet and to have panels mounted thereupon, are mountable to the side members (5) by integral members (3) which extend parallel to the outer face of the panel mount (1) at a spacing from the outer face and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the panel mount (1), i.e., horizontally. The integral members (3) are engaged in respective apertures in the side members (5) or in braces (7) extending between the side members (5) followed by forward or rearward movement to effect securement, retaining means such as pins or studs then being inserted in aligned bores (8, 9) in the panel mounts (1) and side members (5) to prevent return movement.

Abstract: A shelf includes upright columns and first and second horizontally-extending bars having ends connected to the columns. The column has side walls each defining at least one first hole and forming a first rib adjacent the first hole. The first bar is arranged in a first horizontal direction with the end thereof connected to the column. The end of the first bar forms an end tab in which at least one first hook is formed and fit into the first hole of one of the side walls. The first hook has a surface forming a second rib. The second rib receivingly engages the first rib to strength the connection between the end of the first bar and the column. The second bar is arranged in a second horizontal direction with the end thereof connected to the column. The end of the second bar forms an end tab in which at least one second hook is formed and fit into the first hole of another one of the side walls. The second hook has a surface in which a third rib is formed.

Abstract: A direction regulator H of display, comprising a frame M mounting a member 7 capable of elevating/lowering in the height direction X1. A display fixing part 1 is provided to an upper part of the elevating/lowering member 7. The display fixing part 1 comprises a base member 2 having a spherical receiving face 27A. In front of the base member 2, a cap support 3 comprising a spherical cap body 31 having a curvature substantially identical to that of the receiving face 27A is provided to be urged by a spring 9 through the receiving face 27A of the base member 2. A flange 4 is clamped between the base member 2 and the cap support 3. The flange 4 is slidable along the spherical receiving face 27A of the base member 2. The flange 4 is fixed with a display D through an angle regulating member 5.

Abstract: A mounting device for a display device comprising a mounting bracket coupled to the underside of a body and a pivot bracket coupled to the mounting bracket. A pivot bracket is coupled to the mounting bracket at one end thereof. A tilt block is coupled to the pivot bracket and is rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the body. A carriage bolt is coupled to the tilt block and is rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to the body. A display system bracket is operatively connected to the carriage bolt. An interface bracket is connected to the display system bracket and is capable of engaging a display device.

Abstract: A positionable support device includes a friction cylinder as a counterbalance in place of conventional gas springs. The support device includes a support arm pivotally secured between two endcaps to allow for vertical movement, the first endcap being mounted to a support structure such as a wall or desktop, the second endcap adapted to engage a mounting element for a device such as an electronic device. A friction cylinder is pivotally attached at one end to the first endcap, and at the other to an outward portion of the support arm. The friction cylinder includes a tubular member open at one end for receiving a friction bushing and a shaft. The friction bushing is secured to the tubular member and has a central passage which allows the shaft to slide through the friction bushing, extending and retracting in relation to the tubular member.

Abstract: A flat display with replaceable stand. The flat display comprises a first stand, a second stand detachably connected to the first stand, and a main body selectively supported by the second stand while the first stand is connected to the second stand or merely by the main body, wherein the first stand is hinged on the main body.

Abstract: There is disclosed a support extension for mounting stage equipment. The support extension may be attached to a rail. The support extension may include a body and a bolt. The bolt fits into a channel in the rail. The support extension may be quickly easily attached to and removed from the rail by rotating or otherwise engaging the support extension.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for transporting automotive instrument panels, comprising a frame, a pair of carry arms pivoted to the frame to carry opposite sides of an instrument panel, each carry arm having an outer end section which is provided with a carry formation for engaging a complementary carry formation on a corresponding side of the instrument panel; the instrument panel having a central column region with a lower column end portion, both of said carry arms having an inner end section which is positioned to lie in the path of the lower column end portion as it is lowered onto the frame, said carry arms being further arranged to be displaced downwardly as the instrument panel is lowered to a carry elevation relative to the frame, the downward displacement of the carry arms by the instrument panel causing the carry formations on the arms positively to engage the complementary carry formations on the instrument panel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bracket for mounting a speaker that allows a speaker to be easily mounted and removed without impairing the acoustic characteristics of the speaker used for a specific use such as car audio equipment, and that can reduce the possibility of the speaker being damaged during mounting or removal. The bracket of the present invention includes a base plate; and a plurality of hooks that are provided on one face of the base plate and can engage with a part of an edge of a speaker frame in cooperation with a mounting member from the back of the speaker.

Abstract: A multi-purpose holder for supporting an object in a vehicle includes a body structured and configured to receive an object. A support member is provided for supporting the object, and is vertically movably mounted relative to the body.

Abstract: An article holder capable of containing and supporting various objects. Manufactured from a durable material in a variety of colors, the article holder comprises a sidewall which may be generally cylindrically shaped, open at one end, and a raised pad to which is attached a connector for removably securing the holder. At least one finger-receiving recess may be defined by the sidewall of the holder. The holder may be sized and shaped to organize any sized items.

Abstract: A clamping device for grasping and suspending a workpiece is disclosed. The clamping device comprises a clamp body, the clamp body comprises at least one slotted arcuate spring end portion; an intermediate spring spreading portion contiguous with and extending from the slotted arcuate spring end portion, the intermediate spring spreading portion having an eccentric bore; a jaw end portion contiguous with and extending from the intermediate spring spreading portion, the jaw end portion comprising a jaw clamping surface, and a bracket, the bracket having a beveled sidewall; wherein the jaw clamping surface and the bracket define a jaw opening; and a suspending means attached to the intermediate spring spreading portion; an eccentric wedge slideably mounted in the bracket; and an eccentric cam rotatably disposed within the eccentric bore.

Abstract: An adjustable display base primarily for use in retail stores such as supermarkets to hold merchandise. The adjustable display base includes four equal frame members, located at the corners of the device, that support the merchandise. The base can expand at least in the x- and y-directions to accommodate merchandise of various sizes. A system of telescoping dowels and legs permits such expansion. Expansion in the z-direction is also possible. A removable center plate, supported by the frame members, provides a flat surface in the horizontal (x-y) plane for supporting merchandise. The display base is mobile, permitting the merchandise to be moved easily without having to remove the merchandise from the base. Casters enable such movement of the display base.

Abstract: A support base for distributing a concentrated load over a contact surface is disclosed. The support base includes a body formed of moldable polymeric material having a top surface and a generally planar bottom surface. At least one recess is integrally formed in the top surface for receiving a support member. The support member transfers the concentrated load to the planar body. Furthermore, at least one through bore is provided in the support base, and the through bore extends from the top surface to the bottom surface of the support base for receiving a fastener. The through bore has a shaft portion and a relatively oversized cavity portion adjacent to the bottom surface for receiving fasteners such as nuts for securing bolts, as well as, bolt heads of different sizes and configurations. The support base has many advantages over the prior are for example, the base may be attached to different interface bracketry without be modified.

Abstract: A hanger comprising a base having a supported surface adapted to be positioned along a generally vertical surface, and an elongate peg having one end mounted on the base with a portion of the peg projecting from an outer surface of the base opposite its supported surface generally at a right angle with respect to the supported surface of the base. The peg has an axially extending surface portion adapted to be positioned uppermost when the supported surface of the base is positioned along a generally vertical surface, which axially extending surface portion restricts free movement axially of the peg of sheets of paper around and hanging on the peg. That axially extending surface portion can be defined by a layer of adhesive on the peg or by closely spaced sharp edges on the peg. Such sharp edges could be on screw threads around the peg, ridges extending transversely across the peg, serrations formed on the peg, or by abrasive granules adhered along the peg.

Abstract: A fastening device is provided for hanging a picture or other wall object on a wall. The fastening device including a carrier having at least two mounting hooks in parallel alignment which are secured to the carrier for engaging wire mounting means on the back of the picture or wall object. Affixation means in the form of either a nail or adhesive mounts are provided for affixing the carrier to the wall. A leveling device, preferably a bubble level, may be included in the carrier. A companion method for hanging the picture or other wall object on a wall using the subject fastening device is further provided.

Abstract: A mixing bucket holding means, subject of this petition for letters patent, consists of gripping jaws mounted on a platform/tray/frame holding a cylindrical bucket container in a manner to resist rotation of the container while a motor rotates a mixing paddle in the contents of the container. A human operator holds the mixing motor and space may be provided for the operator to stand on the frame.

Abstract: A vehicle-mounted unit (2) has two brackets (21) and (22) with bolt through-holes (23). The vehicle-mounted unit (2) is installed on an interior of a vehicle body by inserting stud bolts (3) into the bolt through-holes (23) and screwing hexagonal nuts (4) onto the stud bolts (3). Each of the brackets (21) and (22) has a slide passage (25) that extends from an outer periphery of the bracket to the bolt through-hole (23) to laterally guide the stud bolt (3). Each slide passage (25) is formed so that the vehicle-mounted unit (2) can detachably slide on each stud bolt (3) in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the bolt (3).

Abstract: A vertical mount rubber bushing including a rubber elastic body elastically connecting inner and outer sleeve, wherein the rubber elastic body having cross sectional shapes viewed in a first direction of prizing force input where rubber legs are affixed to an axially center portion of the inner sleeve and extend towards opposite axial ends of the inner sleeve, towards the outer sleeve and away from the inner sleeve to either axial side of the axially center portion, thereby forming depressed spaces partially defined by the rubber legs and situated on either axial side of the axially center portion, and viewed in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, where main body rubber portions thicker than the rubber legs elastically connect the inner and outer sleeves while extending in the second direction with a shape generally increasing in length in an axial direction moving from the outer sleeve toward the inner sleeve.

Abstract: A drive device for a household appliance, in which an electromotor is fixed by a fixing screw. An insulation layer of a material with a defined conductivity is located between the fixing screw and the electromotor. The fixing screw is tightened with a defined torque such that, due to the resultant defined contact pressure, a defined resistance for discharging electrostatic charges from the electromotor is obtained. This simultaneously ensures the suppression of leakage currents. A method for mounting an electric motor is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of assembling formwork for casting a concrete component (14) firstly includes arranging on a casting substrate (2), a plurality of elongate casting elements (AA, BB, CC, DD) to define the outline of the component (14) to be cast. A plurality of wall portions (4) are then selected having a width commensurate with the width of the sides of the component (14) to be cast. The casting elements (AA, BB, CC, DD) each have locating portions (3) to receive at least an edge of one or more of said wall portions (4). The plurality of wall portions (4) are located with the locating portions (3) of the casting elements to define a continuous wall along the outline of the component to be cast and to thereby delimit the sides of the component (14) to be cast. The casting elements (AA, BB, CC, DD) are then anchard to the casting substrate (2). The concrete castin elements (AA, BB, CC, DD) may include a chamfering portion (5A) adapted to chamfer an edge of the component.

Abstract: A forming panel and method for using the same in construction of self-sustaining concrete wall structures is provided wherein a flexible barrier element is provided along a margin on the forming panel for impeding the flow of water and fine particles of a concrete mix pour past the barrier element. The margin may be along the perimeter edge of the forming panel or along an opening interior to the perimeter of the forming panel. When located near the perimeter, the flexible barrier element may be positioned in a slot extending parallel to the margin and located in the frame. When located near an interior opening, the barrier element may be provided on a reinforcing member positioned around the opening or on a door which shifts to improve access through the opening during placement of forming ties or the like.

Abstract: A light source for an optical apparatus comprises a light emitting device, a light receiving device (300) for detecting the amount of light of the light emitting device, and light emission control means (400) for controlling the amount of light of the light emitting device in accordance with the amount of light detected by the light receiving device, wherein the light receiving device is disposed on one side of the light emitting device to form an optical pair, and a plurality of such optical pairs are arranged on a substrate. The plurality of optical pairs, each consisting of the light receiving device and the light emitting device, are arranged in a substantially straight line on a first substrate (120), and the light emission control means are arranged in a substantially straight line on a second substrate (130).

Abstract: The present invention provides an image reading apparatus including a module, a base, a first guide rail, and a second guide rail. The module is provided to detect the images and has at least an image sensor. The base is provided to support the module. The first rail is used to guide the base to move along the first direction so as to provide the module detecting the first row of a document. The second rail is used to guide the base to move along the second direction so as to provide the module detecting the next row of the document. The image reading apparatus of the present invention is applied to a scanner or a fax machine.

Abstract: A laser machining apparatus machines a workpiece at uniform intensity by converting a CO2 laser beam to uniform intensity using an intensity-converting element and a phase-matching element. The optical transmission system is configured such that the starting point of the laser beam pointing vector and the exit face of the intensity-converting element are mutually conjugated with respect to the optical transmission system. This structure offers stable machining by ensuring that the laser beam always enters the intensity-converting element at its center, even if the pointing vector of the laser beam shifts.

Abstract: An active safety barrier circuit is disposable in series with an electrical conductor at a barrier between an adverse environment and an outside environment for passing an analog signal over the electrical conductor across the barrier while preventing potentially dangerous electrical threats from entering the adverse environment over the electrical conductor.

Abstract: A washroom device sensor uses at least one infrared beam that forms a longitudinal, rather than spot-shaped, sensing zone for detecting the presence of a user. The increased detection area of the longitudinal sensing zone ensures that at least a portion of the beam will contact a user using the washroom device. The beam may be adjustable in two or more directions to generate two or more sensing zones in different positions, allowing optimization of the sensing zone location with respect to a particular washroom device and the anticipated position of the device user.

Abstract: An optical navigation sensor apparatus for an optical mouse includes an optical navigation sensor having an electronic chip, an aperture plate and an imaging lens integrated into a single package. The imaging lens includes a lens housing surrounding the aperture and providing a barrier to the entry of foreign matter into the aperture. In one form, the optical navigation sensor also includes a light emitting diode (LED) for illuminating a small area of a surface under the sensor and generating a reflected image that is detected by the electronic chip. In a sensor having an integral LED, an integral collimating lens is included for receiving light from the LED and focusing the light from the LED on the surface to be illuminated. The collimating lens is incorporated into a lens housing surrounding the LED and protecting the LED from exposure to foreign material.

Abstract: A method for screening fiber polarization mode dispersion using a polarization optical time domain reflectometer. A pulse radiation is emitted into the fiber under test, and the backscattered radiation is measured by the POTDR and used to obtain a POTDR trace. The POTDR trace is then analyzed to compare the variation of signals along the length of the fiber, the variation in signals relating to the level of PMD along the length of the fiber. Because high levels of PMD correspond to localized levels of low variability, by setting the variability of signal threshold sufficiently low, fibers having unacceptably high localized PMD can be identified and removed.

Abstract: A self-calibrating scanning system and method are used in the analysis of biomolecules on a microarray. The self-calibrating scanning system comprises an excitation light source, an optical portion, a detection portion and a calibration portion that includes a calibration apparatus and compensation portion. The calibration apparatus comprises a light source having a highly reproducible or calibrated light based on a preselected or reference light level. The calibration apparatus emits the calibrated light that is measured by the detection portion of the scanning equipment. If the detection components are stable, the components will measure a constant output value for the calibrated light over time. As a detection component changes with time, the output value will change for the same calibrated light. The method comprises the steps of initially calibrating the detection portion of the scanning system and subsequently calibrating the detection portion to compensate for sensitivity changes.

Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed wherein a z-lens upstream of an orthogonal acceleration Time of Flight mass analyser is repeatedly switched between a first mode wherein ions are transmitted to the mass analyser for subsequent mass analysis with a relatively high transmission and a second mode wherein ions are transmitted with a relatively low transmission. If it is determined that mass spectral data obtained when the mass analyser is in the first mode is suffering from saturation, then suitably scaled mass spectral data obtained when the mass analyser is in the second mode is used instead. If the saturation is severe then the mass spectral data obtained in the first mode may be replaced in its entirety with mass spectral data obtained in the second mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a chemical agent, capable of increasing a detection speed of a chemical agent, decreasing a false alarm rate, pinning down the kind of a chemical agent, and meeting specifications for unattended continuous monitoring equipment suitable for detecting sarin or soman. This detection apparatus comprises a sample introduction unit for introducing a sample, an ionizing unit for positively ionizing the sample from the sample introduction unit, a mass spectrometer unit for analyzing ions of the sample, and a computer for analyzing data, and is best suited for identifying a dangerous substance by detecting signals peculiar to chemical agents, such as sarin or soman.

Abstract: The invention relates to the structure of sample support plates for the mass spectrometric analyses of samples with ionization by matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization (MALDI). The invention consists in combining a very even substructure made from a mechanically stable material with a flush mounted cover made of plastic material of constant thickness to produce a composite sample support plate with a very even surface. The plastic cover is inexpensive to make, must only be used once and helps prevent the substance-memory problem. The surface and material of the plastic cover can be optimized for MALDI. The preferred embodiment of the composite plate has the overall dimensions of a microtitre plate.

Abstract: A reflection type ion attachment mass spectrometry apparatus is provided with a metal ion generation region, an attachment region and a mass spectrometry region. The metal ion generation region and the mass spectrometry region are formed as a common compartment and the attachment region is provided adjoining the common compartment. The attachment region has an electrostatic field generation unit for forming an electrostatic field in order to reflect the metal ions introduced from the metal ion generation region so as to guide them to the mass spectrometry region. Thereby, a trace ingredient can be detected with a high measurement sensitivity, the problems of disturbance of the mass spectrometer, deterioration of the metal ion emitter, the size of the apparatus, direct sampling, etc. are solved, and broad use in industry is possible.

Abstract: Apparatus and method to improve the filtering action of a quadrupole mass filter by reducing a precursor fault caused by an asymmetric electrical field between a pair of opposing electrode rods in a y-axis of the quadrupole mass filter. Processing means for processing detector data determine the filtering action of the quadrupole mass filter by checking for a precursor fault. If a precursor fault is detected then power supply control means introduce an AC potential difference across the electrode rods in the y-axis in order to reduce asymmetry in the electrical field in the y-axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for creating the image of a sample surface to be analysed, with a resolution which is better than 1 &mgr;m laterally in relation to the sample surface and better than 100 nm vertically in relation to said surface. According to the invention, the surface is scanned on a point-by-point basis by a scanning probe, the distance between the scanning probe and the sample surface at each scanning point being periodically modulated, in such a way that a force-time curve of the probe is produced for this point. The force-time curve is recorded at each scanning point, digitised using an A/D converter, evaluated online in real-time and stored, together with the entire data stream, in a first area of a memory device.

Abstract: A metrology tool, such as a scanning electron microscope, includes a control unit that calculates the dimension of a feature on the basis of a plurality of measurement results obtained with different resolution conditions. A mathematical function may be determined that represents the measurement results and an extreme value of the function may be calculated to obtain a final dimension of the feature. The actual dimension may thus be estimated more precisely than by a single measurement with an automatically determined “optimum” resolution of the metrology tool.

Abstract: A lens (15) for a scanning electron microscope is adapted to be removably mounted on a specimen stage (1). The lens (15) includes a magnetic circuit (2, 3, 4, 7) having a first magnetic pole piece (7) and a second magnetic pole piece (4), and a specimen holder (5). The specimen holder (5) is located between the first and second magnetic pole pieces (4, 7). The magnetic circuit (2, 3, 4, 7) also includes a lens bore (18) to permit an electron beam (9) to strike a surface of a specimen mounted on the specimen holder (5), in use. The lens bore (18) has a width of greater than 1 mm.

Abstract: An electron microscopy system comprises an objective lens (19) which images a field displaceable in x-direction on a fixed beam axis (17). The objective lens has an astigmatic effect which is compensated for by a beam shaper (63) on the fixed axis. Furthermore, lens configurations can selectively act on the primary electron beam or the secondary electron beam.

Abstract: A method for process monitoring includes receiving a sample having a first layer that is at least partly conductive and a second layer formed over the first layer, following production of contact openings in the second layer. A beam of charged particles is directed along a beam axis that deviates substantially in angle from a normal to a surface of the sample, so as to irradiate one or more of the contact openings in each of a plurality of locations distributed over at least a region of the sample. A specimen current flowing through the first layer is measured in response to irradiation of the one or more of the contact openings at each of the plurality of locations. A map of at least the region of the sample is created, indicating the specimen current measured in response to the irradiation at the plurality of the locations.

Abstract: A method is described for providing rapid on-line analyses of chemical compositions such as chemical process streams, utilizing near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in combination with chemometrics. In the method, for each type of analysis to be conducted, a database is provided by analyzing a series of samples using standard laboratory analytical procedures, utilizing the results as reference values to establish quantitative calibration models from NIR spectroscopy using chemometric techniques and storing this information in a computer database. An NIR spectroscopic system is also provided comprising a transflectance or a transmittance probe coupled via fiber-optic cables to a stable white light source and a spectrograph. The probe is inserted into a test sample or chemical process stream to be analyzed, a stable white light of selected wavelength range is beamed to the probe and the spectra obtained on the spectrograph are recorded.

Abstract: Method and system for generating an image of the radiation density of a source of photons located in an object wherein Compton scattering and non-Compton scattering events are detected and contained within data used for image reconstruction. The system includes a multiple pinhole collimator, a position sensitive scintillation detector as used in standard Gamma cameras, and a silicon pad detector array inserted between the collimator and the scintillation detector. The problem of multiplexing, normally associated with multiple pinhole systems, is reduced by using the extra information from the detected Compton scattering events. For properly selected pinhole spacing, this leads to a significantly improved image quality. A valuable enhancement can be achieved when adding only a small fraction of gamma rays with reduced angular ambiguity. The system does not require a highly optimized Compton camera behind the collimator.