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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7786441 | Tensiographic drophead A tensiographic drophead comprises a quartz body 10 having a terminal surface 18 with a peripheral drop suspension edge 20. A liquid feed bore 14 extends through the body for supplying a liquid to the terminal surface to form a drop 32... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7582874 | Probe for measuring light in a liquid, probe for detecting the flocculation threshold of a colloidal medium, related detection method and use for determining the flocculation of asphaltenes The device measures a light in a liquid by introducing in the liquid at least one emitting probe. The emitting probe includes a transmitter connected to a first waveguide, a second waveguide, and included in the second waveguide, at least one reflecting surface. The... | 09/01/2009 |
| 7351974 | Integrated circuit infrared sensor and associated methods An integrated circuit sensor may include at least one infrared sensing element on a substrate. The sensing element may include at least one first thermocouple junction heated from infrared radiation, at least one second thermocouple junction connected to the first t... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7244937 | Optical measurement apparatus with laser light source An optical measurement apparatus operable with a test specimen has a light source with a laser having an output beam, and a beam splitter that splits the output beam of the laser into a first split beam and a second split beam. A test specimen holder holds the test ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7211043 | Method, system and device for evaluating skin type A method, device and system for determining skin type. The method includes a step of applying at least one drop of substance onto a zone of the skin or on a collector member previously in contact with the zone of the skin. The substance can modify at least one physi... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7155356 | Quality and condition monitoring based on spectrum separating measurement A method of controlling the quality and/or condition of a fibre web in a process for manufacturing and/or finishing the fibre web, which includes, monitoring the fibre web with at least one optical spectrum separating measurement device, determining a quality variab... | 12/26/2006 |
| 7091254 | Analytical instruments for monitoring photopolymerization An apparatus for continuously monitoring a photopolymerization reaction in real time by optical pyrometry includes a housing having a chamber; a sample mount that may be disposed within the chamber; a light source for supplying light to induce a photopolymerization ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7064329 | Amplifier-enhanced optical analysis system and method An amplifier-enhanced optical analysis system and method to optically analyze a molecular component of a gas, liquid, or solid. The amplifier-enhanced optical system comprises a laser, a light amplifier, and an optical analysis means, all optically coupled so that l... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7013173 | Optical probe with reference fiber A system for characterizing tissue includes the steps of generating an emission signal, generating a reference signal, directing the emission signal to and from the tissue, directing the reference signal in a predetermined manner relative to the emission signal, and... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7012255 | Method of measuring the concentration of hydroperoxides of alkylaromatic hydrocarbons A method for measuring a concentration of a hydroperoxide of an alkylaromatic hydrocarbon in a process stream comprises immersing a probe into the process stream; wherein the probe is coupled to a spectrometer; collecting absorption data with the spectrometer at a w... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7009188 | Lift-out probe having an extension tip, methods of making and using, and analytical instruments employing same Extension tips for lift-out probes used in conjunction with focused ion beam (FIB) systems and analytical instruments employing such probes are disclosed. Methods of forming the extension tips from a variety of materials such as a silicon wafer, preformed whiskers o... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7005645 | Apparatus and methods for launching and receiving a broad wavelength range source An apparatus and method for simultaneous detection of N gas species through laser radiation attenuation techniques is disclosed. Each of the N species has a spectral absorption band. N laser sources operate at a wavelength λN in a spectral absorption ban... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7005990 | Motion detector and adapter therefor An object that can be sensed by a motion detector is equipped with a small, battery powered transponder. A motion detector has (either internally or externally) a transceiver adapted to provide a query signal. If the object is within range of the query signal, the t... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6977729 | Optical immersion probe incorporating a spherical lens This invention provides a spherical lens optical immersion probe for use in analysis of solids, liquids, gases, powders, suspensions, slurries, particles and other homogeneous or heterogeneous samples. The use of a spherical lens in an optical immersion probe confer... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6958480 | Sample desorption/ionization from mesoporous silica Mesoporous silica is shown to be a sample holder for laser desorption/ionization of mass spectrometry. Supported mesoporous silica was prepared by coating an ethanolic silicate solution having a removable surfactant onto a substrate to produce a self-assembled, orde... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6946157 | Method and apparatus for monitoring the coating on particle during manufacturing of a pharmaceutical product In a method of monitoring the formation of a coating on a single particle (P), an apparatus is used which comprises means (2,5,6,9) for arranging said particle (P) at a given spatial location, and a fluid supply unit (3) adapted to apply a coating flui... | 09/20/2005 |
| 6934576 | Determination of the ultrastructure of connective tissue by an infrared fiber-optic spectroscopic probe A method for the evaluation of the ultrastructure of connective tissue, such as cartilage, including (a) providing a probe operative in the near-infrared or mid-infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum, (b) positioning the probe either to be in contact with t... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6787776 | Gas sensor for ammonia, carbon dioxide and water A system and method utilizing a radiation source with a wavelength near 2 μm (preferably 1993 nm) to measure the presence of ammonia, carbon dioxide and water vapor using spectroscopic techniques and a reduced measurement pressure is provided. Using radiation subst... | 09/07/2004 |
| 6780284 | Method and apparatus for controlling moisture profile of moving paper web A method and an apparatus for controlling a moisture profile of a paper web, in which the moisture profile of the paper web prior to drying is measured. The measurement is carried out with a measuring device, which measures a cross-direction profile of the web subst... | 08/24/2004 |
| 6765212 | System and method for combining reflectance data 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 ligh... | 07/20/2004 |
| 6756591 | Method and device for photothermal imaging tiny particles immersed in a given medium A method and device for photothermal imaging tiny metal particles which are immersed in a given medium like a living cell deposited onto a transparent glass slide. The given medium and immersed tiny metal particles are illuminated through separate phase reference la... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6671582 | Flexible agricultural automation Agricultural operations by applying flexible manufacturing software, robotics and sensing techniques to agriculture. In manufacturing operations utilizing flexible machining and flexible assembly robots, work pieces flow through a fixed set of workstation... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6608672 | Soil survey device and system for precision agriculture An optical soil survey device to survey the optical characteristics of a given underground soil, a soil survey device to survey the soil, a soil survey system and a mobile soil survey vehicle to survey the soil are disclosed. The disclosed devices and sys... | 08/19/2003 |
| 6335527 | Device for monitoring latex properties during emulsion polymerization Device for monitoring the quality of latex in a reactor during emulsion polymerization, including essentially a measuring probe placed in the reactor, an optical coupling of the said probe with a near-infrared spectrophotometer provided with means for emi... | 01/01/2002 |
| 6310348 | Spectroscopic accessory for examining films and coatings on solid surfaces An accessory for an FTIR spectrometer comprises fiber-optic cables connected to a framework within which two mirrors are housed. The mirrors, which are preferably off-axis parabolas, are positionable with respect to each other and with respect to the ends... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6252230 | Refraction type non-destruction measuring apparatus The refraction type non-destruction measuring apparatus of the present invention has a prism having a predetermined refractive index, projecting means for projecting near infrared light onto an object to be examined through the prism, a contact material f... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6137108 | Instrument and method for spectroscopic analysis by reflectance and transmittance A probe for a spectrometer has a slot for receiving a sample, an illuminating fiber optic bundle directing light to the sample in the slot, and first and second collecting fiber optic bundles transmitting light from the sample to the spectrometer, wherein... | 10/24/2000 |
| 6100528 | Analytical quantification and process control A method and device for high speed spectroscopic constituent verification. The method includes the steps of illuminating a sample with broadband light and measuring two preselected wavelengths of reflected light: a first narrow-range of wavelengths λ1 th... | 08/08/2000 |
| 5933082 | Passive alarm system for blind and visually impaired individuals The device assists those who are visually handicapped and, in particular, warns blind or visually impaired travellers that they have entered a potentially dangerous area proximal to the edge of boarding platforms of the type typically found in public rail... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5923036 | Spatially-multiplexed imaging microscope An infrared imaging microscope uses spatial encoding to divide an sample being examined into a plurality of pixel regions. The spatial encoding is provided by a digitally controlled mask, which is preferably a multiple mirror array, and which masks the im... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5844239 | Optical measuring apparatus for light scattering Light of a specific wavelength is introduced into respective optical fiber members forming a light projecting optical fiber member group (14a) through a condensing lens (26). A second end of an optical fiber light guide path (10) whose first end is brough... | 12/01/1998 |
| 5773825 | Bi-layer attenuated total reflectance device providing optimized absorbance linearity A sensing apparatus for spectral analysis in which the sensing head is bi-layered. The layer contacting the sample is formed of corrosion-resistant material, e.g., diamond. It is engaged by a supporting layer formed of infrared transparent material, e.g.,... | 06/30/1998 |
| 5760399 | Measurement of transmission spectra of pharmaceutical tablets In an instrument for making an NIR spectrographic transmission measurement of a pharmaceutical tablet, masking structure is provided to prevent or reduce leakage of radiation around the edge of the tablet. The masking structure (30, 44) constricts the bou... | 06/02/1998 |
| 5750996 | Apparatus for nondestructively inspecting a coated article and associated method Apparatus and an associated method are provided for nondestructively inspecting a coated article which may be a coated drug unit to determine the extent of coating on the exterior thereof. A probe may be received within a housing wherein the article is co... | 05/12/1998 |
| 5739536 | Fiber optic infrared cone penetrometer system A system for the in-situ detection of chemicals, including water, in soil comprises: a penetrometer for penetrating the soil, the penetrometer including interior and exterior surfaces, and a window for allowing infrared radiation to be transmitted between... | 04/14/1998 |
| 5731582 | Surface sensor device A surface sensor device (1) with an electromagnetic radiation emitter (3) and a radiation detector (2) disposed on opposite sides of an instrument outlet (6), which instrument outlet (6) is required to be placed in close proximity to a surface (30). The s... | 03/24/1998 |
| 5717210 | Measuring device A device for measuring the mass of solids contained in a fluid with light. The device includes at least two pairs of light transmitters arranged crosswise. The light transmitters in each pair are able to, at the same time, transmit pulses of light with a ... | 02/10/1998 |
| 5708273 | Transflectance probe having adjustable window gap adapted to measure viscous substances for spectrometric analysis and method of use An infrared spectroscopy instrument having a transflectance type probe with an adjustable path length is disclosed. The instrument is adaptable to take both reflectivity and transmission type measurements. According to a method of use of the instrument di... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5705815 | Device for the detection of liquid surfaces Device for the detection of liquid surfaces including a light source sending light onto a liquid surface, an oscillation element which is moved toward the liquid surface and causes the liquid surface to oscillate upon contact with the surface. The surface... | 01/06/1998 |
| 5703366 | Optical sensing with crystal assembly sensing tip A crystal assembly for optical analyzation of samples includes a first crystal member and a second crystal member, the latter of which is preferably a diamond. The first and second crystal members, which have substantially the same index of refraction for... | 12/30/1997 |
