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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8125224 | Method of and apparatus for in-situ measurement of degradation of automotive fluids and the like by micro-electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry A method of and miniaturized apparatus adapted for in-situ measurement of degradation of automotive fluids and the like by micro-electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry, wherein the use of a modulated constant magnetic field in an RF resonating variable frequency... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8067937 | Probe and system for electron spin resonance imaging ESR imaging probe, system, and method are described. The probe is an ex-situ probe, the system comprises the probe and configured for operating the probe, and the method comprises detecting ESR from outside a resonator of the probe. An exemplary embodiment of a prob... | 11/29/2011 |
| 7868616 | Method of and apparatus for in-situ measurement of changes in fluid composition by electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry A miniaturized instrument and method of using electron spin resonance spectrometry for measuring the degradation of lubricating fluids, and the like, that includes continuously passing a sample of such fluid through a resonating RF microwave cavity resonator during ... | 01/11/2011 |
| 7816917 | Permeability measurement apparatus A permeability measurement apparatus includes a magnetic field generation means applying an alternating magnetic field having a predetermined frequency to a magnetic substance to be measured; a probe needle placed in proximity or in contact to a microscopic area of ... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7589529 | Method of and apparatus for in-situ measurement of degradation of automotive fluids and the like by micro-electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry A method of and miniaturized apparatus adapted for in-situ measurement of degradation of automotive fluids and the like by micro-electron spin resonance (ESR) spectrometry, wherein the use of a modulated constant magnetic field in an RF resonating variable frequency... | 09/15/2009 |
| 7570055 | Molecular identification and electron resonance system and method A method of calculating an electron resonance spectra data value for each of one or more chemical constituents. In one embodiment, one or more potential electron capture orbitals is identified for each of the one or more chemical constituents; an electron orbital wa... | 08/04/2009 |
| 7403008 | Electron spin resonance microscope for imaging with micron resolution ESR microscope systems and methods for examining specimens using both continuous wave and pulsed modes in the 9 to 60 GHz range. The ESR microscope uses an image probe comprising gradient coils in addition to conventional modulation coils (in continuous wave mode) o... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7391212 | Resonator apparatus for electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements and method for measuring electron spin resonance (ESR) signals A resonator apparatus and a method for electron spin resonance (ESR) measurements are disclosed. The resonator apparatus comprises a dielectric resonator and a sample vessel extending through the resonator. The sample vessel is configured as one single flexible tube... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7378847 | Efficiently cryo-pumped NMR cryogenic probe The vacuum properties of a cryogenic NMR probe maintained at a desired operating temperature by a cold head heat exchanger are improved by a separate heat exchanger operating below the temperature of the cold head heat exchanger for maintaining cryo-pumping surfaces... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7366559 | Nuclear magnetic resonance apparatus and method for assessing whole body composition A method is disclosed for measuring whole body composition. The method includes confining movement of the body to a selected volume, inducing a static magnetic field in the volume, inducing a pulsed radio frequency magnetic field in the volume, and receiving nuclear... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7361893 | In situ scanning tunneling microscope tip treatment device for spin polarization imaging A tip treatment device for use in an ultrahigh vacuum in situ scanning tunneling microscope (STM). The device provides spin polarization functionality to new or existing variable temperature STM systems. The tip treatment device readily converts a conventional STM t... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7342229 | Spectroscopic signal processing methodology A spectrometer energizes a solid state oscillator to generate a submillimeter wave and to sweep a predetermined band of frequency. The submillimeter wave is introduced into a sample cell that contains a gas, and frequency markers are electrically generated during th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7332910 | Frequency detection system comprising circuitry for adjusting the resonance frequency of a high temperature superconductor self-resonant coil The use of a circuit to adjust the resonance frequency of a high temperature superconductor self-resonant transmit, receive, or transmit and receive coil results in improved performance. The circuit is useful in a frequency detection system, especially in a nuclear ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7292035 | NMR.ESR antennas and spectrometers using these An NMR/ESR antenna is inserted into a magnet device for generating a static magnetic field, and irradiates a sample with an electromagnetic wave to detect a signal generated from the sample. The NMR/ESR antenna comprises a sample tube, an NMR solenoid coil, an ESR m... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7288941 | Method and apparatus for measuring conductivity of powder materials using eddy currents A method and related apparatus for non-contact measurement of electrical conductivity of powder-like materials using eddy currents includes the steps of placing a powder to be measured in a hollow dielectric sampling container, the sampling container disposed and fr... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7285963 | Method and system for measurement of dielectric constant of thin films using a near field microwave probe A measurement technique based on a microwave near-field scanning probe is developed for non-contact measurement of dielectric constant of low-k films. The technique is non-destructive, non-invasive and can be used on both porous and non-porous dielectrics. The techn... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7271899 | Millimetre-wave detection device for discriminating between different materials A detection device that can be used for detecting objects behind clothing etc including a dielectric lens and a receive element sensitive to millimetre wave radiation. Prior art systems produce an image of a scene usually using scanning optics. This can be large and... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7268549 | Magnetic resonance spectrometer EPR spectrometer comprising a ferroelectric single crystal resonator, a rectangular channel with holes in its narrow sides for inserting a sample and wires, a permanent magnet with planar poles, and a coil within the channel connected through the holes by the wires ... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7268554 | RF coil for imaging system An RF coil suitable for use in imaging systems is provided which coil has a dielectric filled cavity formed by a surrounding conducting enclosure, the conducting enclosure preferably being patterned to form continuous electrical paths around the cavity, each of whic... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7246939 | Measurement of thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, specific heat, specific absorption rate, thermal power, heat transfer coefficient, heat of reaction and membrane permeability by nuclear magnetic resonance This invention utilizes the nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy to experimentally measure thermal diffusivity, thermal conductivity, specific heat, specific absorption rate, thermal power, heat transfer coefficient, heat of reaction and the membrane ... | 07/24/2007 |
| 7236816 | Biopsy and sampling needle antennas for magnetic resonance imaging-guided biopsies Herein is disclosed a magnetic resonance imaging antenna, including an inner conductor, an outer shield slideably displaceable with respect to the inner conductor, and an insulator electrically insulating the inner conductor from the outer shield. Herein is disclose... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7202664 | Method and apparatus for multiple spectroscopy analysis by using nuclear magnetic resonance An object of the present invention is to provide a method of controlling and observing binding of sample substances in an aqueous solution. An apparatus of the present invention has a unit applying a strong magnetic field to a sample and an oscillator applying an el... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7199581 | Magnetic resonance measuring system determining the mass of samples in a production line with monitored drift compensation Magnetic resonance measurement methods for determining the mass of samples are provided in which magnetic field homogeneity is determined, compensation is provided for potential drifts in the measuring system, and the presence of metal in samples is determined. The ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7199584 | Method and apparatus for high resolution nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy A probe, device, and methods for performing nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements on a suitable sample are provided. The probe includes a hyper polarized tip positioned to cause a dipolar interaction between the tip and sample. The nuclear magnetic spin of a... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7190175 | Orthogonal microwave imaging probe A microwave imaging microscope and associated probe, or a read head. The probe or the read head includes a sensor unit with three fixed electrodes, preferably a stimulating electrode surrounding a sensing electrode and isolated by a grounded electrode. Circuitry cou... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7166474 | Method for the ESR-spectroscopic detection of changes in the transport properties of albumin in an albumin-containing samples, ESR-spectrometer for carrying out said method, and use of the method for diagnostic purposes and for controlling albumin-containing preparations The invention relates to method for the ESR-spectroscopic detection of changes in the transport properties of albumin in an albumin-containing sample. Said method can be used in the medical, biological, biotechnological and veterinary praxis for diagnostic purposes ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7132829 | NMR RF coils with improved low-frequency efficiency According to one aspect, the low-frequency (e.g. lock channel) performance of a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) saddle-shaped, distributed-capacitance radio-frequency (RF) coil is improved by connecting a pair of auxiliary inductors across a plurality of leads exte... | 11/07/2006 |
| 7126337 | Reception unit for a magnetic resonance tomography apparatus A reception unit for a magnetic resonance tomography apparatus has an RF preamplifier connected at its signal input to a local coil with a PIN diode connected in parallel with the signal input and a supply voltage connection of the RF preamplifier being connected to... | 10/24/2006 |
| 7109706 | Integrated EWP-STM spin resonance microscope A novel spin resonance microscope is disclosed, the microscope design comprising an integrated evanescent wave probe and scanning tunneling microscope tip. The probe and tip may be either the same structure, or they may be separate structures. The integrated design ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105081 | Methods and apparatus for electrosmear analysis Methods and apparatus for preparing a smear for cytopathology or other analysis. In a representative embodiment, cells of a sample are subjected to a dielectrophoretic force to segregate the cells into two or more zones of a surface. The particles are attached to th... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7092706 | Apparatus and method for signal strength compensation of highly time-variant mobile radio channels and reception unit for mobile radio transmission A signal strength compensation unit for mobile radio receivers is connected upstream of the channel estimator and the channel equalizer and compensates for, in particular, the great, brief signal strength fluctuations within a data burst. Likewise, a method for sign... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088101 | Aqueous sample holder for EPR and MR spectroscopy A sample holder for use in an EPR spectrometer is extruded using a material having a low dielectric constant. The extruded sample holder has a plurality of channels formed in it for holding sample material for testing. The shape and orientation of these channels are... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084628 | Methods and apparatus for post-exposure determination of ionizing radiation dose The instant invention provides in-vivo methods and apparatus for radiation dosimetry assessment in individuals exposed to potentially harmful radiation, based on measurements in-situ of the teeth. The in vivo dosimetry assessment methods and apparatus utilize electr... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7081192 | Methods for manipulating moieties in microfluidic systems This invention relates generally to the field of moiety or molecule manipulation in a chip format. In particular, the invention provides a method for manipulating a moiety in a microfluidic application, which method comprises: a) coupling a moiety to be manipulated ... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7069067 | Method for operating a magnetic resonance apparatus and magnetic resonance apparatus for implementing the method A method is provided for operating a magnetic resonance apparatus comprising a magnetic stimulation device, the method comprising bearing a region of a central nervous system of a living examination subject in an imaging volume of the magnetic resonance apparatus, w... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7057390 | Linear beam raster magnet driver based on H-bridge technique An improved raster magnet driver for a linear particle beam is based on an H-bridge technique. Four branches of power HEXFETs form a two-by-two switch. Switching the HEXFETs in a predetermined order and at the right frequency produces a triangular current waveform. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7057398 | Microwave spectrometer An improved microwave spectrometer for measuring the concentration of ethylene oxide gas and the concentration of water vapor in one or more gas samples taken from an ethylene oxide sterilization chamber. ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7030704 | Method and apparatus for a solid-state atomic frequency standard The present invention relates generally to frequency standards. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for solid-state atomic frequency standard based on the hyperfine spectrum of paramagnetic dopants in solids. ... | 04/18/2006 |
| 7025499 | Device for testing a material that changes shape when an electric and/or magnetic field is applied A device for testing a material that changes shape when an electric and/or magnetic field is applied, in particular a piezoactive material, having a generator to generate an electric field and/or a magnetic field is described. This permits a rapid characterization o... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7012427 | Methods and devices for analysis of sealed containers This invention provides methods, NMR probes, and NMR systems for the analysis of the contents of sealed food and beverage containers and the like. ... | 03/14/2006 |
