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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7402808 | Radiation imaging system and method An imaging system for generating an image of an object is provided. The imaging system comprises an X-ray source disposed in a spatial relationship to the object configured to transmit X-ray radiation through the object. The system further comprises at least one X-r... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7393135 | Moisture detection device Very small projections (10-2) are arranged on a mirror surface (10-1) of a mirror (10). The shape of a projection (10-2) is not limited to a circular cone, but it can be a hollow-cylindrical shape, semispherical shape... | 07/01/2008 |
| 7380980 | Detector for detecting state on detection surface The long-side surface of a triangular prism is a detection surface. The distal end portions of coaxial light-emitting/light-receiving optical fiber cables are joined to one short-side surface of the prism. A thermoelectric cooling element is mounted on the other sho... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7350970 | Dew point measurement method and device for carrying out said method The invention relates to measuring engineering. In order to increase accuracy by increasing sensitivity, for the inventive dew point measurement method a light flux polarized in the plane of incidence thereof is used and directed towards the condensation surface of ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7168850 | Mirror surface state detection device and moisture detection device In a mirror surface state detection device, a light-emitting element obliquely irradiates the mirror surface of a mirror with light. A light-receiving element is arranged adjacent to the light-emitting element to have an optical axis almost parallel to that of the l... | 01/30/2007 |
| 6966692 | Cloud point monitoring device A cloud point monitoring device which includes thermal conductive surface, cooler, temperature sensor, detection volume, detection wall unit, fiber optic cables for transmitting light, lighter emitter, light detector, and a data acquisition and control unit. The clo... | 11/22/2005 |
| 6926439 | Dew point hygrometers and dew sensors A dew point hygrometer for determining the dew point of a gas in which a displaceable transparent film is in contact with the gas and forms a condensation surface. The film is placed on a temperature control device controlling its temperature and an optic fiber, emi... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6250134 | Apparatus for determining the dew-point and/or the content of vapor in the air The apparatus for determining the dew-point and/or the content of vapor in the air, particularly for the use in radio sondes, comprises a dew-point mirror assembly, including a source of light, a reflector, a cooling element thermally coupled to the refle... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6164817 | Fiber optic hygrometer apparatus and method A fiber optic hygrometer apparatus and method for sensing and measuring the dew point of an atmosphere is disclosed that includes a controller for controlling the operation of the apparatus and a first optical fiber for transmitting light energy from a so... | 12/26/2000 |
| 6076959 | Total-internal-reflection type deposit point sensor A novel method for measuring a deposit point is provided, which makes it possible to quickly and accurately measure a cloud point. A test sample is irradiated at an angle of incidence θ with an incoming light beam which satisfies an expression θ | 06/20/2000 |
| 5641230 | Method of determining cloud points and cloud point meter A method of determining cloud points is provided which comprises: bringing a sample into contact with a high precision cloud point meter which includes a waveguide sensor of a total-reflection type connected to both incidence and emergence optical fibers ... | 06/24/1997 |
| 5288148 | Determining the temperature at which a substance changes state Infra-red light from an emitter is directed through a glass slide to an area on which a solid substance is located. Light reflected from the undersurface of the solid substance is received by a receiver. The substance is heated by a strip heater. When the... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5178462 | Method and apparatus for measurement of dewpoint of gases A method and an apparatus for measuring dewpoint of different kinds of gases, is based on cooling the measured gas, with the help of cold gas, down to the dewpoint and then detecting the generated mist by optical sensors. The cooling gas is routed to a me... | 01/12/1993 |
| 5092679 | Melting point determination apparatus and method A device and method for determining the melting point of a material having light reflective properties by determining changes in the reflective properties of the material while under pressure as it is being heated.... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5080494 | Method and apparatus for measurement of dewpoint of gases A method and an apparatus for measuring dewpoint of different kinds of gases is based upon cooling the measured gas by mixing it with a cold gas down to the dewpoint and then detecting the generated mist by optical sensors. The cooling gas is routed to a ... | 01/14/1992 |
| 4987950 | Method and apparatus for controlling the heat transfer of liquid coolant in continuous casting A method for continuously monitoring and/or controlling the cooling capacity of a liquid coolant containing gas bubbles. The method comprising the steps of: (a) measuring the size and number density of the gas bubbles it he liquid coolant by use of a sens... | 01/29/1991 |
| 4701052 | Dew point hygrometer A hygrometer utilizing condensation at the dew point to determine the water content of a gas. The presence of the condensate is determined using linear polarized light to distinguish the condensate from the metal surface on which it forms. A temperature g... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4605852 | Condensation prevention apparatus Apparatus for preventing the formation of condensation within a cabinet. A light reflective surface is mounted within the cabinet and thermally linked to the exterior of the cabinet so that the reflective surface temperature responds more rapidly to chang... | 08/12/1986 |
| 4602870 | Method and apparatus for determining the presence or absence of a pour point depressant additive in hydrocarbon liquids A method and apparatus for determining the presence or absence of a pour point depressant additive in hydrocarbon liquids includes cooling a sample of the liquid at a predetermined cooling rate from a temperature substantially above the cloud point temper... | 07/29/1986 |
| 4083224 | Phase transition detector A dewpoint detector has a mirror which clouds over when condensation forms on it and this is detected by attenuation of a light beam reflected from the mirror. The precise temperature of the mirror is ascertained by a thermister which is buried just benea... | 04/11/1978 |
