Patents Issued in December 20, 2018
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Publication number: 20180364149Abstract: A method and an apparatus tier reaction loading at least one sample, comprising a loading chamber, which has a chamber air, for the sample, comprising at least one first and second saturated saline solution that, have different compositions, comprising a switching device as a function of whose switching position the loading chamber is operatively connected to the first or second saline solution in order to adapt the humidity of the chamber air in the loading chamber to the characteristic relative humidity by means of the respective saline solution, and comprising a device for influencing the humidity curve when the humidity of the chamber air in the loading chamber is being adapted to the characteristic relative humidity by means of the respective saline solution, characterized in that in addition to the respective saline solution, the device for influencing the humidity curve has a humidifier and/or dehumidifier that acts on the humidity of the chamber air.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Karl-Heinz Stellnberger, Gerald Haslehner, Gerald Luckeneder
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Publication number: 20180364150Abstract: An optical monitor includes a target disposed within the optical monitor and exposed to ambient air, wherein exposure to the ambient air produces a change in an optical property of the target. The optical monitor may also include a light emitter to illuminate the target and an optical detector to generate a signal based on light reflected from or transmitted through the target. A processing device may activate the light emitter and receive the signal from the optical detector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Cypress Semiconductor CorporationInventor: Darrin T. Vallis
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Publication number: 20180364151Abstract: A method for determining a strength of a bond and/or a material using a bond tester apparatus, said method comprising the steps of applying a mechanical force to said bond, determining, by a sensor component comprised by said bond tester apparatus, said applied force to said bond by measuring, by said sensor component, a displacement of said sensor component caused by said applied force and calculating, by said sensor component, said applied force on the basis of a first component which comprises a direct relationship with said measured displacement and on the basis of at least one of a second component, a third component and a fourth component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Robert John SYKES
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Publication number: 20180364152Abstract: A flow cell analyzes a fluid sample. A flow cell body contains a reference material and includes at least one hollow chamber to contain the fluid sample. Opposing surfaces of the flow cell body each have at least one transparent portion thereof. An optical path for light traversing through the flow cell body is defined in part by the transparent portions. A switching mechanism adjusts the amount of the reference material in the optical path to effect switching of the flow cell between a reference measurement state and a fluid sample measurement state. The reference measurement state corresponds to a first light intensity measurement and the fluid sample measurement state corresponds to a second light intensity measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Yoram Naor
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Publication number: 20180364153Abstract: An infrared spectrometer chip including a suspended micro-platform, the suspended micro-platform being configured as a thermal detector with integrated photonic and phononic structure. The chip in embodiments includes temperature controlled elements including a photonic source, filter, sensor and detector. Thermoelectric devices are disposed on the micro-platform.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: William N Carr
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Publication number: 20180364154Abstract: An apparatus for spectrally encoded endoscopy (SEE) comprising an illumination element, a detection light guiding element, a rotary element, and a two-dimensional sensor. The illumination element is configured to direct an illumination light beam towards a sample. The detection light guiding element is configured to collect a reflected light beam from the sample. At least one of the illumination element and the detection light guiding element is configured to spectrally dispersed the illumination light beam or the reflected light beam, respectively. The rotary element is configured to rotate or oscillate the reflected light beam. The reflected light beam is guided from the rotary element to the two-dimensional sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Tzu-Yu Wu, Mitsuhiro Ikuta, Dongkyun Kang, Guillermo J. Tearney
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Publication number: 20180364155Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for detecting agrochemicals in environments associated with agricultural equipment are described. Certain agrochemicals that are formulated for being detected using the systems, devices, and methods disclosed herein are also described. The devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein are generally configured to use spectral characteristics to detect agrochemicals in an environment associated with agricultural equipment. The spectral characteristics can be analyzed in various ways to provide different types of information about the agrochemicals and/or the environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Brian M. Thompson
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Publication number: 20180364156Abstract: A processing system monitors and/or controls a surface modification process occurring on a substrate within a processing chamber. An optical processing module having a light emission submodule to output a generated light signal and an optical detection submodule to detect a resultant light signal, is connected via fiber optic cables to light illuminating and light receiving components located within the chamber. A processor determines an amount of atomic absorption by an atomic element encountered by a probing beam passing between the illuminating and receiving components, based on the intensity of the generated light signal, the intensity of the received light signal and optionally the spontaneous emission of the atomic element in the absence of illumination by a probing beam. Based on the determined amount, the system derives a plurality of parameters of the modified substrate, their spatial and temporal uniformity, and information about process conditions in the processing chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Accustrata, Inc.Inventors: George ATANASOFF, Christopher METTING, Hasso VON BREDOW
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Publication number: 20180364157Abstract: The apparatus (1) for the analysis and management of a field (2), cultivated or intended to be cultivated, comprises: a first detection device (3) adapted for acquiring electromagnetic radiation emitted by vegetation (21) and/or soil (20) of the field (2) and adapted for producing first measurement signals representative of acquisitions performed; a second detection device (4) adapted for spectroscopic analysis of the soil (20) and adapted for producing second measurement signals representative of analyses performed; and a processing unit (6) comprising: a first analysis module (61) configured to obtain first data representative of the vegetation (21) and/or the soil (20) of the field (2), as a function of the first measurement signals; a second analysis module (62) configured to obtain second data of the soil (20) subject to detection, as a function of the second measurement signals; and an evaluation module configured to determine evaluation states of the analysed vegetation and soil, based on the respectivType: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: ANDREA GHIRALDI, ALBERTO BARBI, ANNA GHIRALDI
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Publication number: 20180364158Abstract: A terahertz (THz) spectral imaging system includes a THz 2D imaging camera, a tunable THz bandpass filter before the THz camera, and a broadband THz light source. The tunable THz bandpass filter includes a visible or infrared laser source, a spatial light modulator modulating the light to generate a spatially structured light pattern, and a semiconductor plate onto which the light pattern is projected. The light pattern generates carriers in the semiconductor plate to turn it into a metamaterial THz bandpass filter, which is tunable by changing the light patterns. A controller controls the light patterns and the THz camera in a timing sequence to acquire multiple 2D THz images at different THz frequencies. Such THz spectral image data can be further combined with visible images and LiDAR images in a security surveillance system to automatically detect security threats using image fusion and deep learning techniques.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: KONICA MINOLTA LABORATORY U.S.A., INC.Inventors: Leiming Wang, Jun Amano
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Publication number: 20180364159Abstract: An example assembly includes a target holder that retains a target in a detection region. Areflective surface reflects at least part of a focused spot of light to provide resultant light. An irradiation system irradiates at least part of the detection region with the focused spot of light. A motion system causes motion of the focused spot of light relative to the reflective surface. A detection system detects the resultant light. An example device, e.g., a lab-on-chip, includes a substrate, a sample inlet, and a reflective grating. The grating is retains a fluidic sample in a detection region fluidically connected to the sample inlet. The detection region is operatively arranged with respect to the reflective grating so that at least a portion of light passing through the detection region towards the reflective grating also passes through the detection region after reflecting off the reflective grating.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Masanobu Yamamoto, J. Paul Robinson
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Publication number: 20180364160Abstract: The invention relates to a system for measuring light transmission and/or light reflection properties of a transparent sample sheet, the system comprising a detection assembly and a control unit, wherein the detection assembly comprises an integrating sphere having a sample port, an illumination port, a detection port, an internal light source positioned at the illumination port, and a photodetector coupled to a spectrometer and positioned at the detection port; means to detect radiation coming either directly from the sample port or from the wall of the integrating sphere; an external light source axially aligned with the sample port; means to illuminate with the internal light source or with the external light source; a reference standard, and means to position it at and from the sample port. This system is relatively compact, and can advantageously be used at existing sheet production lines for process and quality control.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Gerardus ABEN, Wolfgang THEISS
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Publication number: 20180364161Abstract: Oil spill detection is crucial, both from an environmental perspective and the associated economic losses. Current optical oil sensing techniques, such as underwater microscopy and light scattering methods, mainly focus on detecting the properties of particles or organisms in water and often require costly equipment and sophisticated data processing. Recent studies on graphitic foam show its extraordinary pollutant absorbing properties, with high absorption weight ratios. Here we propose to produce a graphene foam based ultra-light material that changes its optical properties on absorbing oil species. The results demonstrate clear changes in optical transmission and scattering properties of graphene foam when exposed to various oils. The effective graphene foam sorbent can be easily integrated with optic fibers systems to detect the optical property variations and also to monitor oil presence/spillages remotely. Such sensors can also be used for underground oil exploration.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Safyan A. Khan, Haider Butt, Manzar Sohail
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Publication number: 20180364162Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more light emitters for emitting light toward an object and one or more light detectors for collecting light exiting the object. A reflective coating, surface, or surface finish can be applied adjacent to the area to which light is emitted and/or through which light exits in order to increase the light collected by the light detector. The reflective coating can be oriented so as to reflect light back into the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Trevor J. Ness, Chin San Han, David I. Nazzaro, Marcelo M. Lamego, Naoto Matsuyuki, Wolf Oetting
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Publication number: 20180364163Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems, and apparatuses for non-invasive detection of colitis in a subject. The methods involve depositing a bodily fluid sample from the subject on an internal reflection element (IRE). A beam of infrared (IR) radiation can then be directed through the IRE under conditions such that the IR radiation interacts with the bodily fluid sample. An absorption spectrum can then be recorded over a range of preselected frequencies to detect peaks that are affected by colitis. In preferred embodiments, the methods and systems involve Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Jitto Titus, Emilie Viennois, A.G. Unil Perera, Merlin Didier
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Publication number: 20180364164Abstract: A method, apparatus and optical device for detecting a relationship between an evanescent field and Goos-Hänchen shift, said method comprising: obtaining a potential field function of an evanescent field acting on total-reflection light according to physical meanings of a force function and the potential field function of light in the evanescent field (S101); obtaining a wave function of the perturbed total-reflection light by means of the Schrödinger equation by combining with the potential field function of the evanescent field acting on total-reflection light (S102); and comparing the wave function of the perturbed total-reflection light with a wave function of free total-reflection light with no action from the evanescent field, and determining a momentum gained by the total-reflection light under the action of the evanescent field, which is the same in nature as a momentum of the evanescent field (S103).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Ping Chen, Ming Li, Weiwei Liu, Lie Lin
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Publication number: 20180364165Abstract: Solid-state spin sensor systems and methods of manufacturing are disclosed. A mounting structure may be provided in thermal contact with a solid-state spin sensor having a plurality of color center defects such that thermal energy flows from the solid-state spin sensor to the mounting structure. A microwave application structure may be disposed on a face of the mounting structure or a face of the solid-state spin sensor for applying microwave radiation to the solid-state spin sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: John Francis BARRY, Jennifer May SCHLOSS, Matthew James TURNER, Ronald Lee WALSWORTH
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Publication number: 20180364166Abstract: A system for remotely sensing light emanating from within a monitored environment. The system comprises one or more retro-reflective optical elements bearing a reflective optical coating upon a surface thereof and positionable within the environment to be monitored. A light source is arranged to direct a beam of light at the optical element(s), and a detector is arranged to receive from the optical element(s) light returned by the optical coating in response to the beam of light and to detect a property of the monitored environment according to said returned light. The optical element(s) includes a body comprising a core part of positive optical power and clad by a cladding part. The refractive index of the core is greater than that of the cladding. The optical coating is arranged over the cladding to receive light which has been at least partially converged by the core part for subsequent retro-reflection.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: LESLIE CHARLES LAYCOCK
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Publication number: 20180364167Abstract: In the present invention, a detection device has a chip holder, an excitation-light radiation unit, and a heat source. The chip holder is used for positioning a detection chip that has: a prism; a metal film; a trapping body; and a substrate. The excitation-light radiation unit radiates excitation light at the reaction site via the light-entry surface of the detection chip, which is held by the chip holder. The heat source is disposed in a position so as to face, in a non-contacting manner, the surface of the prism of the detection chip held by the chip holder that is closest to the reaction site, and so as not to interfere with the optical path of the excitation light. The chip holder positions the detection chip while in contact with only the reverse surface of the substrate and/or a convex portion positioned on the prism.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Yuta SUZUKI
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Publication number: 20180364168Abstract: A system is described for remotely sensing light emanating from within a monitored environment. The system comprises retro-reflective optical elements bearing a photo-luminescent material upon a surface thereof. These elements are to be positioned within the environment to be monitored. A light source is arranged to direct a beam of light at the optical element(s), and a detector is arranged to receive from the optical element(s) photo-luminescent light generated by the photo-luminescent material in response to the beam of light. The detector detects a property of the monitored environment according to the photo-luminescent response. The photo-luminescent material is arranged such that its photo-luminescent response is variable according to changes in a property of the photo-luminescent material inducible by changes in the monitored property of the monitored environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS plcInventor: LESLIE CHARLES LAYCOCK
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Publication number: 20180364169Abstract: The invention is directed to devices and methods for optically based nanopore analysis which employ FRET signaling wherein at least one member of a FRET pair is mobile within a lipid bilayer containing one or more nanopores. In some embodiments, mobile FRET donors are constrained to a lipid bilayer so that they may continuously diffuse into and within a FRET distance of acceptor-labeled analytes entering or exiting a nanopore so that bleached or degraded FRET donors are continuously replaced.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Quantapore, Inc.Inventors: Brett N. ANDERSON, Martin HUBER, Daniel KOSLOVER, Jan F. SIMONS
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Publication number: 20180364170Abstract: A composition for detecting a bloodstain according to the present invention includes: 3-aminophthalhydrazide; glycine; sodium hydroxide; and sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Seung LIM, Si-Keun LIM
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Publication number: 20180364171Abstract: A detection device for lipids included in microalgae includes a flow cell 40 through, which a fluid containing microalgae flows; an excitation, light source 10 irradiating excitation light on the flow cell 40; and a first fluorescent light detector 102A detecting autofluorescence occurring in lipids included in microalgae irradiated with the excitation light. The lipids included in the microalgae are also called oil bodies. The detection device for lipids included in microalgae may further include a scattered light detector 105 detecting scattered light generated in the microalgae irradiated with the excitation light; and a comparison unit 301 comparing the intensify of the scattered light and the intensity of the autofluorescence occurring in the lipids.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Azbil CorporationInventor: Kanami IRIE
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Publication number: 20180364172Abstract: A method of monitoring for the presence of an oxidizing chemical species in an aqueous or non-polar environment includes steps of exposing a structured compound semiconductor material to the oxidizing chemical species in the environment and detecting electromagnetic radiation emitted by the structured compound semiconductor material upon exposure to the oxidizing chemical species. The structured compound semiconductor material is a phytate scaffold material and a metal dopant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: William L. Boatright
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Publication number: 20180364173Abstract: In an example, an apparatus is described that includes a light source, a holographic optical element, a sampling apparatus, and a detector. The light source is configured to emit a beam of excitation light. The holographic optical element is arranged to convert the beam of excitation light into a plurality of beams of excitation light. The sampling apparatus is arranged to project the plurality of beams of excitation light onto a surface outside the apparatus as a two-dimensional pattern of projection points. The sampling apparatus is further arranged to collect scattered radiation emitted by the surface in response to the two-dimensional pattern of projection points. The detector detects a frequency shift in the scattered radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Francesco Aieta, Anita Rogacs, Viktor Shkolnikov
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Publication number: 20180364174Abstract: A method for the detection of binding affinities comprises providing a device having a planar waveguide (2) arranged on a substrate (3) and an optical coupler (4). Coherent light (1) of a predetermined wavelength is coupled into the planar waveguide (2) such that the coherent light propagates along the planar waveguide (2), with an evanescent field (6) of the coherent light propagating along an outer surface (5) of the planar waveguide (2). Target samples (8) attached to binding sites (7) are arranged along a plurality of predetermined lines (9) on the outer surface (5) of the planar waveguide (2). At a predetermined detection location, light of the evanescent field which is scattered by target samples (8) bound to binding sites (7) arranged along the predetermined lines (9) is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Christof Fattinger
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Publication number: 20180364175Abstract: The disclosure concerns methods for the detection of an analyte in a sample by electrochemiluminescence using new reagent compositions. New reagent compositions, reagent kits for measuring electrochemiluminscence (ECL) and electrochemiluminescence detection methods using the new reagent compositions are disclosed. In particular, the disclosure relates to the use of novel combinations of compounds which can be used in said measurements to provide improved assay performance.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Hans-Peter Josel, Herbert Andres, Michaela Windfuhr, Oliver Larbolette, Stefan Quint
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Publication number: 20180364176Abstract: A fluid-flow contaminant indicator includes a container having a fluid-flow path having an upstream region and a downstream region. A colorimetric indicator, disposed in the fluid-flow path, has a surface adapted to change color when exposed to a contaminant of interest. The colorimetric indicator has at least one hole passing there through such that the fluid-flow path extends through the hole(s) in the colorimetric indicator. A fluid-impervious mask is adhered to all of the colorimetric indicator's surface except for a region of the surface that is adjacent to the hole(s) in the colorimetric indicator wherein this region is exposed to the upstream region of the fluid-flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Tesfa-Michael Tekleab
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Publication number: 20180364177Abstract: This system comprises an illumination optics subsystem for generating and directing an incident beam towards a defect on a surface of a wafer. The illumination optics subsystem includes a light source for generating the incident beam and one or more polarization components for adjusting a ratio and/or a phase difference for the incident beam's electric field components. The system includes a collection optics subsystem for collecting scattered light from the defect and/or surface in response to the incident beam, and the collection optics subsystem comprises an adjustable aperture at the pupil plane, a rotatable waveplate for adjusting a phase difference of electric field components of the collected scattered light, and a rotatable analyzer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: KLA-Tencor CorporationInventors: Sheng Liu, Guoheng Zhao
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Publication number: 20180364178Abstract: In a measurement device, an imaging unit generates a first image and a second image. A subject distance detection unit detects a subject distance. A motion detection unit detects an amount of motion of the imaging unit. A measurement availability determination unit determines whether or not measurement is executable by comparing the amount of motion with an allowable threshold value according to the subject distance. A measurement processing unit executes a measurement process on the basis of the first image and the second image when the measurement availability determination unit determines that the measurement is executable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: OLYMPUS CORPORATIONInventors: Munenori FUKUNISHI, Naoyuki MIYASHITA, Kiyotomi OGAWA
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Publication number: 20180364179Abstract: Designs for a hybrid overlay target design that includes a target area with both an imaging-based target and a scatterometry-based target are disclosed. The imaging-based overlay target design can include side-by-side grating structure. A scatterometry-based overlay target design at a different location in the target area can include grating-over-grating structure. A method of measuring the hybrid overlay target design and a system with both an imaging optical system and a scatterometry system for measuring the hybrid overlay target design are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: David Gready
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Publication number: 20180364180Abstract: A method for automated alignment of electronic components with respect to one or more inspection devices for inspecting the electronic components, each electronic component having a plurality of side surfaces. The method comprises: positioning each electronic component relative to an imaging device; determining, by the imaging device, an angular offset and a linear offset between each side surface of the electronic component and the one or more inspection devices; positioning each electronic component relative to the inspection devices; effecting alignment between each side surface and the one or more inspection devices in accordance with the respective angular and linear offsets; and inspecting each side surface after effecting alignment between the side surface and the inspection devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Chi Wah CHENG, Kai Fung LAU, Hoi Shuen TANG
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Publication number: 20180364181Abstract: Disclosed is a wafer inspection apparatus. The wafer inspection apparatus includes: a magnetic field generating unit forming a magnetic field such that magnetic lines of force flow in a direction perpendicular or parallel to a first surface of a wafer on which a magnetic thin film is formed; a microwave guide unit emitting microwaves to a measurement region that is at least a partial region of the wafer and is a region affected by the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field generating unit; and a sensing unit receiving waves reflected or transmitted after the microwaves are emitted to the measurement region from the microwave guide unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicants: KOREA BASIC SCIENCE INSTITUTE, KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYInventors: Seung-young Park, Sang-il Kim, Younghun Jo, Byoung-Chul Min
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Publication number: 20180364182Abstract: An X-ray phase-contrast imaging device capable of easily performing imaging of an object using X-rays of plural energies is provided. The disclosed exemplary configuration includes an X-ray source of a dual energy output type, and an FPD having a high energy X-ray detection surface and a low energy X-ray detection surface so that two types of imaging, imaging by high energy X-ray and imaging by low energy X-ray, can be performed. By imaging so as to scan the object while changing the relative position of the imaging system and the object, two types of imaging can be completed at once.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Koichi TANABE, Shingo FURUI, Hiroyuki KISHIHARA, Kenji KIMURA, Taro SHIRAI, Takahiro DOKI, Satoshi SANO, Akira HORIBA
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Publication number: 20180364183Abstract: Provided are an operation guide system, an operation guide method, and an operation guide program, which are capable of allowing a user to easily understand measurement of an X-ray optical system to be selected. A crystalline quantitative phase analysis device includes qualitative phase analysis result acquisition means for acquiring information on a plurality of crystalline phases contained in a sample, and weight ratio calculation means for calculating a weight ratio of the plurality of crystalline phases based on a sum of diffracted intensities corrected with respect to a Lorentz-polarization factor, a chemical formula weight, and a sum of squares of numbers of electrons belonging to each of atoms contained in a chemical formula unit, in the plurality of crystalline phases.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Hideo Toraya, Akihiro Himeda
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Publication number: 20180364184Abstract: An apparatus (and method) for automated NMR relaxation measurements on borehole materials (e.g., drill cuttings, sidewall cores and whole cores) includes a sample cassette and a sample transfer system operating synchronized with the NMR experiment. The apparatus implements an automatic calibration, adaptive data stacking and automated measurements of the sample volume for irregular shaped samples. The measurements throughput may be increased by creating more than one excitation/detection volume during a measurement cycle. The NMR surface data may be interpreted together with other bulk sensitive measurement data (e.g. natural gamma ray spectroscopy) or/and downhole data to evaluate earth formations while drilling an oil well.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Arcady Reiderman
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Publication number: 20180364185Abstract: Provided is a gas concentration length measurement device into which image data (moving image data) representing a plurality of infrared images is input, the image data being obtained by taking infrared images of a gas leakage monitoring target at a plurality of times. The gas concentration length measurement device generates chronological pixel data in which pieces of pixel data for pixels that are at the same positions in the plurality of infrared images are arranged chronologically, then uses the chronological pixel data for a predetermined pixel among the plurality of pixels constituting the infrared images as a basis to determine a with-gas background temperature indicating the background temperature when a gas is present in a predetermined region corresponding to the predetermined pixel and a without-gas background temperature indicating the background temperature when gas is not present in the predetermined region.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Motohiro ASANO, Takashi MORIMOTO
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Publication number: 20180364186Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and devices to count particles of interest, such as cells. The methods include obtaining a fluid sample that may contain particles of interest; counting all types of particles in a portion of the sample using a first electrical differential counter to generate a first total; removing any particles of interest from the portion of the fluid sample; counting any particles remaining in the portion of the fluid sample using a second electrical differential counter after the particles of interest are removed to generate a second total; and calculating a number of particles of interest originally in the fluid sample by subtracting the second total from the first total, wherein the difference is the number of particles of interest in the sample. These methods and related devices can be used, for example, to produce a robust, inexpensive diagnostic kit for CD4+ T cell counting in whole blood samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Nicholas Watkins, Rashid Bashir, William Rodriguez, Xuanhong Cheng, Mehmet Toner, Grace Chen, Aaron Oppenheimer
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Publication number: 20180364187Abstract: A system for testing for contaminants in an assembly line grow pod includes a tray moving along a track arranged in an assembly line grow pod, a plurality of cells arranged on the tray and a contaminant sensor. Each cell supports seeds, plants, or both, and a selected cell includes side walls and a base that define a cavity. The contaminant sensor is arranged in the cavity of the selected cell. The contaminant sensor includes a sensing device and a control device. The sensing device directly senses a characteristic of a content present in association with the selected cell. The control device is coupled to the sensing device and operable to receive a signal from the sensing device. The control device may determine a likelihood of contamination based on the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Gary Bret Millar
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Publication number: 20180364188Abstract: A sensor array comprising multiple discrete sensors for providing detection and prognosis of various diseases. The array is made up of multiple discrete sensors, each of which has a first and a second noble metal electrode on a silicon substrate, said electrodes separated by a gap. An electrically conductive pathway across the gap between the first and second noble electrodes is provided by a nano-network of functionalized polymer nanowires or carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) the arrangement providing a sensor. The multiple discrete sensors comprise a reference cell and multiple detection sensors functionalized using a panel of capture molecules to detect the same or different diseases or biological functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Anamika Ray, Yifan Tang, Maksudul M. Alam, Jeffrey Paul, Corey Selman, Uma Sampathkumaran
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Publication number: 20180364189Abstract: An example system includes an array of capacitive elements, a measurement lead, and a ground plane lead. One or more respective capacitive elements of the array of capacitive elements include a dielectric substrate and a corresponding top conductive layer, with each dielectric substrate configured to be positioned between the top conductive layer and a common ground plane. The measurement lead is coupled to the top conductive layer of each of the one or more respective capacitive elements. The ground plane lead is configured to be coupled to the common ground plane. The capacitive elements are structured such that the capacitive elements have varying respective capacitances, and the capacitive elements are arranged positionally within the array of capacitive elements such that a change in total capacitance is indicative of damage to a particular capacitive element at a particular position within the array of capacitive elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventor: Robert A. Smith
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Publication number: 20180364190Abstract: An electrochemical measurement system includes an electrochemical measurement plate configured to have first and second biological samples placed thereon and an electrochemical measurement device connected to the electrochemical measurement plate. The electrochemical measurement plate includes a first well configured to have the first biological sample placed therein, a first measurement electrode group including first measurement electrodes provided within the first well, a second well configured to have the second biological sample placed therein, and a second measurement electrode group including second measurement electrodes provided within the second well.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: KAORU HIRAMOTO, MASAHIRO YASUMI
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Publication number: 20180364191Abstract: A disposable electrochemical test sensor designed to facilitate sampling of fluid samples. It has a fluid chamber having a novel extra wide sampling entrance, but no additional air escape vent. The chamber provides a reservoir from which a sample fluid can be drawn into the chamber through capillary action. The extra wide sampling entrance provided by the present invention can draw blood into the chamber through any part of the opening, thus it allows easy targeting the samples with small volume, picking up smeared samples and it is more tolerant to users who jam the tip of the sensor into users'finger.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Xiaohua Cai, Hongli Che, Shaobo Li
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Publication number: 20180364192Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system for detecting neurotransmitters. A non-limiting example of the system includes a porous electrode. A system can also include a pH sensor attached to the porous electrode, wherein the pH sensor includes a sensing electrode and a reference electrode. The system can also include electronic circuitry in communication with the pH sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: QING CAO, HARIKLIA DELIGIANNI, FEI LIU
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Publication number: 20180364193Abstract: A gas sensor includes a pump cell unit that regulates the oxygen concentration of a measured gas using a pump electrode, a monitor cell unit that detects the residual oxygen concentration of the measured gas using a monitor electrode, and a sensor cell unit that detects the concentration of a specific gas component in the measured gas using a sensor electrode. Between a pump electrode lead part and the sensor electrode, there is arranged the monitor electrode. Between an upstream portion of the pump electrode lead part and a monitor electrode lead part, there is provided an interval w1 of 0.5 mm or more.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Keigo MIZUTANI, Keisuke MIZUTANI, Mitsunobu NAKATO, Takashi ARAKI
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Publication number: 20180364194Abstract: Provided is a field-effect transistor that can reduce noise, be produced by a simplified manufacturing method, and also have a plurality of active patterns and gate patterns designed to be combinable according to a detection purpose. The field-effect transistor includes a lower silicon layer and a buried oxide layer disposed on the lower silicon layer; an active pattern disposed on the buried oxide layer and including a channel region, a source region, and a drain region; a gate pattern disposed on the active pattern to at least partially overlap the active pattern; a source electrode disposed in direct contact with the source region on the active pattern, and a drain electrode disposed in direct contact with the drain region on the active pattern; and a gate insulating film disposed between the active pattern and the gate pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Kwan Hyi LEE, Minhong JEUN, Seok LEE, Sang Kyung KIM, Sungwook PARK
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Publication number: 20180364195Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a gate structure over a first surface of the substrate, and a source region and a drain region in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a channel region interposing the source and drain regions and underlying the gate structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a first layer over a second surface opposite to a first surface of the substrate, and a second layer over the first layer. The semiconductor structure further includes a sensing film over the channel region. The first opening and the second opening form a contiguous opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: SHIH-WEI LIN, CHANG-MING WU, LEE-CHUAN TSENG, SHIH-CHANG LIU
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Publication number: 20180364196Abstract: A method for improving the accuracy of oxygen concentration detection comprises the following steps: in a first step, when a gas to be detected enters a gas tube, the gas tube is connected to a detection channel and the gas enters the detection channel, the detection channel being a relatively-fixed sealed space only provided with a gas inlet and outlet; in a second step, initiate an ultrasonic wave generator located at one end of the detection channel, and initiate an ultrasonic wave receiver at the other end of the detection channel; and in a third step, in a fixed time segment ranging from 0.001 s to 0.01 s, a control chip records accurate reception time in which an ultrasonic sensor sends a startup to the ultrasonic wave receiver, and calculates the oxygen concentration in the time segment by using an calculation formula.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Jack ONG, Leon ZHANG, Bill DENG
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Publication number: 20180364197Abstract: In order to detect a road surface condition, a road surface condition estimation device extracts a detection signal of a portion that detects vibration in a tire tangential direction in a vibration detection and power generation unit which is in a ground contact section, for example, a vibration power generation element. In this case, it is identified that the vibration detection and power generation unit is in the ground contact section, based on whether a centrifugal force acting on the vibration detection and power generation unit is generated, or not, and it is identified that a time when no centrifugal force is generated is in the ground contact section. As a result, even if a pulse level of an output voltage of the vibration detection generation unit changes according to a traveling speed of the vehicle, the ground contact section can be accurately identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: Youichirou SUZUKI, Akira TAKAOKA, Takatoshi SEKIZAWA
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Publication number: 20180364198Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method for detection of contraband such as concealed explosives, drugs, smuggled goods, etc., through the use of an acoustic frequency detector having a crystalline transducer module and mass comparator. The present invention can be employed in a non-destructive manner for the mobile and stationary inspection of object such as luggage, person, containers, etc., through a combination of computer-aided electron counting and mass analysis techniques combined with a crystalline and oil enhanced transducer that, upon return of a system-generated acoustic signal, are used to screen and confirm explosive threats and/or other contraband.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: December 20, 2018Applicant: GTBM, Inc.Inventors: Vincent Totoriello, Richard Picolli