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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8188446 | Fluorescence imaging apparatus The distribution of abnormal tissue, such as lesions, in an observed object is precisely detected regardless of the distribution of absorbing material present in a living organism. Provided is a fluorescence imaging apparatus (1) including an excitation-light... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8119998 | Methods and systems for in situ physicochemical property testing An apparatus for evaluating physicochemical properties of sample materials contained in an array of vessels includes: a light detector; a light source for transmitting a light beam through the sample material in a vessel to the light detector; an analyzer for proces... | 02/21/2012 |
| 8084756 | UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavel... | 12/27/2011 |
| 7989780 | UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavel... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7872244 | Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method A source configured to generate radiation for a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The source includes an anode, and a cathode. The cathode and the anode are configured to create a discharge in a fuel in a discharge space between the anode and the cathode so as to... | 01/18/2011 |
| 7825387 | Method for quantitative determination of the suitability of crystals for optical components exposed to high energy densities, crystals graded in this way and uses thereof A method is described for quantitative determination of suitability of an optical material, especially alkali halide and alkaline earth halide single crystals, for optical components exposed to high energy densities, especially of pulsed laser light at wavelengths u... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7700929 | Remote laser assisted biological aerosol standoff detection in atmosphere A system for detecting atmospheric contamination, the system comprising a laser operable to generate an infrared light beam comprising a longitudinal component and a transverse component, the laser remote from the atmospheric contamination, and a processor operable ... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7683346 | Remote laser assisted biological aerosol standoff detection in atmosphere A method used to detect and identify biological substances suspended in air in the form of aerosols or clouds including generating a remote infrared light beam directed toward the atmospheric contamination, producing an ultraviolet light beam from the infrared light... | 03/23/2010 |
| 7652267 | UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavel... | 01/26/2010 |
| 7646001 | Fake ID finder A device for the identification of security features on an identification card, wherein the device includes a housing having a pair of circuit boards, a pair of light-emitting diodes and a magnification apparatus to allow for operation during both daylight and darkn... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7608841 | System and method for a fluorescence excitation and detection having distinct optical paths A system and method for fluorescence excitation and detection having distinct optical paths is disclosed. A system for detecting fluorescence comprises a light source that emits an excitation light into an illumination tube; a plurality of collection optics located ... | 10/27/2009 |
| 7592608 | Apparatus and method for measuring and/or controlling ultraviolet-activated materials in a paper-making process A method includes illuminating a mixture of materials in a wet-end of a paper process, where the mixture includes an ultraviolet-activated material. The method also includes measuring light from the mixture and determining a property of the ultraviolet-activated mat... | 09/22/2009 |
| 7589330 | Ultraviolet microscope apparatus A camera obtains an observation image of a sample by capturing the image of the sample on which an ultraviolet light generated by a light source device is irradiated. An image processing unit of a controlling device generates a synthesis observation image of the sam... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7560711 | Multiple fingerprinting of petroleum oils using normalized time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence spectral subtractions A method based on spectral subtractions of normalized time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence (TRLIF) spectra produces multiple fingerprints of petroleum oils simultaneously. The method utilizes the simultaneous excitation of the TRLIF spectra of six oil samples us... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7560710 | Method and apparatus for increasing illuminator brightness in a liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) based video projection system Ultra Violet (UV) light produced by a light source is converted to visible light and utilized in a visible light output of the light source. The light source is, for example, a light source in an illuminator of a projection device. UV light that is typically filtere... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7550746 | UV fluorometric sensor and method for using the same An ultraviolet (UV) fluorometric sensor measures a chemical concentration in a sample based on the measured fluorescence of the sample. The sensor includes a controller, at least one UV light source, and at least one UV detector. The sensor emits UV light in a wavel... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7550745 | Sensing device A luminescence sensing device, comprising a plurality of optical sensor subunits, each said subunit comprising UV-illumination means for illuminating a sample; digital camera means, comprising a camera head; mirror means for directing light emitted from said sample ... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7547894 | Phosphorescent compositions and methods for identification using the same Methods of identification or detection utilizing photoluminescent compositions containing photoluminescent phosphorescent materials and photoluminescent fluorescent materials whose emission signature lies partly or fully in the infrared region of the electromagnetic... | 06/16/2009 |
| 7425718 | Lighting system, point source lights therefor and methods of making the same A lighting system comprising at least one lighting assembly, the lighting assembly comprising at least one ultraviolet light source, means for separately controlling ultraviolet light source and a mounting base, the mounting base carrying the ultraviolet light sourc... | 09/16/2008 |
| 7423738 | Inspecting system for security documents An inspecting system for security documents is disclosed, wherein a rotating cylinder provided with transparent sectors is apt to transport the document past an image acquiring device, and in which a transparency inspecting device is placed partially inside and part... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410793 | Optical instrument including excitation source An optical instrument is provided for simultaneously illuminating two or more spaced-apart reaction regions with excitation beams generated by a light source. The light source can include an area light array of light emitting diodes, one or more solid state lasers, ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7411200 | U.V. sterilizer for dental handpiece Disclosed herein is a sterilizer used at dental clinics to sterilize handpieces by the irradiation of ultraviolet rays. When inserting a contaminated handpiece into a sterilizer, an ultraviolet barrier is opened confirming the approach of the handpiece by a sensor. ... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7405417 | Lithographic apparatus having a monitoring device for detecting contamination A lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a projection system configured to project a first radiation beam onto a target portion of a substrate, and at least one monitoring device for detecting contamination in a interior space. The monitoring de... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7405414 | Method and apparatus for patterning a workpiece The present invention relates to a method for creating a pattern on a workpiece sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. Electromagnetic radiation is emitted onto a computer controlled reticle having a multitude of modulating elements (pixels). The pixels are arrange... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7394542 | Method and apparatus for chemical imaging in a microfluidic circuit The disclosure generally relates to a system for detecting a change in an attribute of a substance. The system may include a photon source for producing a first of a plurality of photons which interact with the substance while an attribute of the substance changes t... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7391035 | Method and device for monitoring oil oxidation in real time by measuring fluorescence There is provided a method and a device of monitoring oil oxidation in real time. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of: irradiating ultraviolet light into oil to be monitored; measuring fluorescence emission intensity of the oil in red, green a... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7381973 | Analyzer system and method incorporating excimer UV fluorescence detection A system for measuring the amount of sulfur in a sample is provided comprising a UV fluorescence detector for determining the sulfur dioxide content of the sample and an analyzer for receiving the sulfur dioxide content of the sample from the UV fluorescence detecto... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7372044 | UV sterilization of user interface fomites Techniques for sterilizing a fomite are disclosed. A UV sterilization apparatus includes a housing for enveloping a fomite inside the housing. The housing is composed of a material that prevents transmission of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet range. Att... | 05/13/2008 |
| 7368743 | Device for detecting fluorescent trace material A fluorescent trace material is provided within at least a portion of an electrical contact or interrupter assembly component, or a cavity defined therein. At least a portion of the fluorescent trace material is exposed or released from the electrical contact or int... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7365344 | Scanning fluorescent microscope A scanning fluorescent microscope includes a light source which irradiates a sample with an exciting light pulse, and a splitter which splits fluorescent photons emitted from the sample excited by the exciting light pulse, in at least first and second groups. The sc... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7366338 | Automated document processing system using full image scanning A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past a full image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7362109 | Gem tester using electrical photoconductivity Diamond look-alikes like cubic zirconium, moissanite and other synthetic stones, are distinguishable from nature diamonds based on their thermal and/or electrical conductivities. Germ testers that are on the market are capable of evaluating these two parameters as i... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7362891 | Automated document processing system using full image scanning A document processing system comprises an input receptacle for receiving documents. A transport mechanism receives the documents from the input receptacle and transports the documents past an image scanner and a discrimination unit. An output receptacle receives the... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7359040 | Simultaneous capture of fluorescence signature and raman signature for spectroscopy analysis A system and method are provided for analyzing a substance using spectroscopy techniques. Raman scattered energy and fluorescence scattered energy are simultaneously excited in the substance from a beam of ultraviolet light. The Raman scattered energy and the fluore... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7359116 | Microscope turret mounted laser EPI-illumination port An optical injection system for use in conjunction with a microscope having a turret supporting an objective having an optical path is provided. The optical injection system includes a dichroic mirror disposed between the turret and the objective, along the optical ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7354553 | Method and apparatus for detecting the presence of elemental mercury in a gas sample An improved elemental mercury analyzer utilizes a fluorescence assembly in combination with a fluorescence quenching reduction mechanism to detect the concentration of elemental mercury within an emission gas sample, via fluorescence of the mercury within the gas sa... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7355140 | Method of and apparatus for multi-stage sorting of glass cullets A method and system for sorting different colored objects, preferably glass cullets, into separate groups of same colored objects comprising a plurality of sorting devices for receiving an input feed of different colored objects and sorting the different colored obj... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351929 | Method of and apparatus for high speed, high quality, contaminant removal and color sorting of glass cullet A system for sorting a mixed stream of different colored cullet into separate groups of same colored cullet comprises a light emitting source for transmitting light, such as white light, through a cullet, and a camera having a plurality of pixels for receiving light... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7349566 | Image processing network An image processing network for processing image files and coupled to an outside data communication network comprising a plurality of remote image capture units, the units scanning documents and creating a plurality of image files of said documents; the image proces... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7348565 | Illumination system particularly for microlithography There is provided a projection exposure apparatus for microlithography using a wavelength less than or equal to 193 nm. The apparatus includes an optical element with a pupil raster element, and a projection objective with a real entrance pupil. The optical element ... | 03/25/2008 |
