公开(公告)号：US08184287B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-22

申请号：US12547317

申请日：2009-08-25

Applicant: Mark A. Hamilton ,  John E. Goulter

Inventor： Mark A. Hamilton ,  John E. Goulter

IPC: G01N21/67 ,  G01N21/63

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/18

Abstract: An optical emission spectroscopic system contains multiple distinct light paths that provide increased light to a spectrometer, thereby increasing sensitivity and signal-to-noise of the system.

Abstract translation: 光发射光谱系统包含多个不同的光路，其向光谱仪提供增加的光，从而增加系统的灵敏度和信号对噪声。

公开(公告)号：US20110199606A1

公开(公告)日：2011-08-18

申请号：US12661419

申请日：2010-03-15

Applicant: Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

Inventor： Wayne D. Jung ,  Russell W. Jung ,  Alan R. Loudermilk

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/51 ,  A61B5/0088 ,  A61B2560/0233 ,  A61B2562/247 ,  A61C19/10 ,  G01J1/04 ,  G01J1/0411 ,  G01J1/0437 ,  G01J1/0474 ,  G01J1/06 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0216 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0251 ,  G01J3/0259 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0278 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/508 ,  G01J3/513 ,  G01N21/474 ,  G01N21/57 ,  G07D7/1205 ,  G07D7/17

Abstract: Optical characteristic measuring systems and methods such as for determining the color or other optical characteristics of teeth are disclosed. Perimeter receiver fiber optics preferably are spaced apart from a source fiber optic and receive light from the surface of the object/tooth being measured. Light from the perimeter fiber optics pass to a variety of filters. The system utilizes the perimeter receiver fiber optics to determine information regarding the height and angle of the probe with respect to the object/tooth being measured. Under processor control, the optical characteristics measurement may be made at a predetermined height and angle. Various color spectral photometer arrangements are disclosed. Translucency, fluorescence, gloss and/or surface texture data also may be obtained. Audio feedback may be provided to guide operator use of the system. The probe may have a removable or shielded tip for contamination prevention. A method of producing dental prostheses based on measured data also is disclosed. Measured data also may be stored and/or organized as part of a patient data base. Such methods and implements may be desirably utilized for purposes of detecting and preventing counterfeiting or the like.

公开(公告)号：US20110075146A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-31

申请号：US12569226

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Nathan Moroney ,  Jeffrey M. DiCarlo ,  Steven W. Trovinger ,  Melanie M. Gottwals ,  Glen E. Montgomery ,  Carl E. Picciotto ,  Miheer Bhachech

Inventor： Nathan Moroney ,  Jeffrey M. DiCarlo ,  Steven W. Trovinger ,  Melanie M. Gottwals ,  Glen E. Montgomery ,  Carl E. Picciotto ,  Miheer Bhachech

IPC: G01J3/46

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A device includes a housing; a color sensor within a first end of the housing, the color sensor configured to sense a color of a sample when the color sensor is placed proximate the sample; and a display within the housing, the display configured to display the color of the sample sensed by the color sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括壳体; 在所述壳体的第一端内的颜色传感器，所述颜色传感器被配置为当所述颜色传感器靠近所述样品放置时感测样品的颜色; 以及在所述外壳内的显示器，所述显示器被配置为显示由所述颜色传感器感测到的样本的颜色。

公开(公告)号：US20100078564A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12631574

申请日：2009-12-04

Applicant: Abraham McAllister ,  Malcolm Smith ,  Kostas Zafiriou ,  David Day ,  Michael Butler

Inventor： Abraham McAllister ,  Malcolm Smith ,  Kostas Zafiriou ,  David Day ,  Michael Butler

IPC: G01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/18 ,  G01J1/0228 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0262 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J3/2846 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J2003/1213 ,  G01J2003/1286

Abstract: According to one aspect, an IR spectrometer includes a light source adapted to illuminate a sample, a grating adapted to spectrally disperse a light that has illuminated the sample, a MEMS array adapted to be electrostatically actuated by a controller to control a diffraction of the light, a detector configured to detect the light, and a power source adapted to supply power to the light source and to the MEMS array, wherein the controller is adapted to control the MEMS array so as to manage a power consumption of the IR spectrometer. In one embodiment, the IR spectrometer includes a housing sized and arranged to house the light source, the grating, the MEMS array, the controller, the detector, to and the power source in a hand-held device.

Abstract translation: 根据一个方面，一种IR光谱仪包括适于照射样品的光源，适于光谱分散已经照射样品的光的光栅;适于由控制器静电致动以控制光的衍射的MEMS阵列 ，被配置为检测光的检测器，以及适于向所述光源和所述MEMS阵列供电的电源，其中所述控制器适于控制所述MEMS阵列以便管理所述IR光谱仪的功率消耗。 在一个实施例中，IR光谱仪包括尺寸和布置成在手持式装置中容纳光源，光栅，MEMS阵列，控制器，检测器和电源的外壳。

公开(公告)号：US07492456B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-17

申请号：US12019234

申请日：2008-01-24

Applicant: Douglas V. Baker ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Bernard J. Berg ,  Stephen B. Rankin ,  James L. Mourey ,  Robert L. Winchester

Inventor： Douglas V. Baker ,  Mark A. Cargill ,  Bernard J. Berg ,  Stephen B. Rankin ,  James L. Mourey ,  Robert L. Winchester

IPC: G01J3/46 ,  G01N21/25

CPC classification number: G01J3/50 ,  G01J3/0202 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/501 ,  G01J3/524

Abstract: A color measurement system includes a hand held color measurement instrument, which may be provided with a wireless interface to a computer. The color measurement system includes a scanning guide for holding the hand held color measurement instrument in proper alignment with a color target. The scanning guide includes a calibration reference to allow convenient calibration of the hand-held color measurement instrument. The hand-held color instrument includes an illumination ring to provide visual feedback to the user. The color of the illumination ring changes in order to display a color similar to that being read by the hand-held color measurement instrument. Color management profiling of the hand held color measurement instrument illumination ring improves the color rendition capability of the illumination ring.

Abstract translation: 颜色测量系统包括手持式彩色测量仪器，其可以设置有与计算机的无线接口。 色彩测量系统包括用于将手持式颜色测量仪器保持与彩色目标正确对准的扫描引导件。 扫描指南包括校准参考，以方便校准手持式彩色测量仪器。 手持式彩色仪器包括用于向用户提供视觉反馈的照明环。 照明环的颜色发生变化，以显示类似于手持式彩色测量仪器读取的颜色。 手持式彩色测量仪器照明环的颜色管理分析提高了照明环的显色能力。

公开(公告)号：US07486395B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-03

申请号：US11544648

申请日：2006-10-10

Applicant: Patrick J. Treado ,  Thomas C. Voigt ,  Wesley H. Hutchison

Inventor： Patrick J. Treado ,  Thomas C. Voigt ,  Wesley H. Hutchison

IPC: G01J3/44

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0227 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0286 ,  G01J3/0289 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/2803 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/4406 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01N2021/656 ,  G01N2201/0846

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a portable and/or handheld bioagent detector and methodology described herein that is based in part on advanced Raman Chemical Imaging (“RCI”) technology. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the detection system may include a fiber array spectral translator (“FAST”) and may also include a probe which may include a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) camera. The probe alleviates the need to place the main instrument close to an unconfined release of a potentially hazardous material and facilitates analysis of a sample that is situated in a hard-to-reach location while minimizing contamination of the detector and operator.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及部分基于先进的拉曼化学成像（“RCI”）技术的本文描述的便携式和/或手持式生物代谢检测器和方法。 根据本公开的一个实施例，检测系统可以包括光纤阵列光谱转换器（“FAST”），并且还可以包括可以包括互补金属氧化物半导体（CMOS）照相机的探针。 探头减轻了将主仪器置于非限制性释放潜在危险物质的需要，并有助于分析位于难以到达的位置的样品，同时最大限度地减少检测器和操作者的污染。

公开(公告)号：US07440096B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US11366531

申请日：2006-03-03

Applicant: Charles W. Gardner, Jr. ,  John S. Maier ,  Matthew P. Nelson ,  Robert C. Schweitzer ,  Patrick J. Treado ,  G. Steven Vanni ,  Julianne Wolfe ,  Joseph E. Demuth ,  Jason H. Neiss ,  Chenhui Wang

Inventor： Charles W. Gardner, Jr. ,  John S. Maier ,  Matthew P. Nelson ,  Robert C. Schweitzer ,  Patrick J. Treado ,  G. Steven Vanni ,  Julianne Wolfe ,  Joseph E. Demuth ,  Jason H. Neiss ,  Chenhui Wang

IPC: G01J3/44 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2201/0846

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a portable system having a fiber array spectral translator (“FAST”) for obtaining a spatially accurate wavelength-resolved image of a sample having a first and a second spatial dimension that can be used for the detection of hazardous agents by irradiating a sample with light, forming an image of all or part of the sample using Raman shifted light from the sample, and analyzing the Raman shifted light for patterns characteristic of one or more hazardous agents.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及一种具有光纤阵列光谱转换器（“FAST”）的便携式系统，用于获得具有第一和第二空间尺寸的样品的空间准确的波长分辨图像，所述第一和第二空间尺寸可用于通过照射来检测危险物质 具有光的样品，使用来自样品的拉曼移动光形成全部或部分样品的图像，并且分析拉曼偏移光以获得一种或多种危险剂的特征。

公开(公告)号：US07431467B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-07

申请号：US11020122

申请日：2004-12-27

Applicant: Günther Nath ,  Klaus T. Dünkel

Inventor： Günther Nath ,  Klaus T. Dünkel

IPC: F21V19/04 ,  F21V7/04

CPC classification number: G01N21/6447 ,  F21L4/00 ,  F21L4/06 ,  F21V7/22 ,  F21V9/08 ,  F21V21/22 ,  F21V29/67 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06 ,  G01N2201/06186 ,  G01N2201/08 ,  G02B6/0006

Abstract: Crime scene lighting devices are used in forensic criminology for illumination and investigation at crime scenes using fluorescence excitation. High radiation powers are required both for white light in the so-called general search and for the criminologically relevant UVA-blue-green range. Moreover, it should be possible for the crime scene investigator to use the forensic lighting device portably and independent from the public power supply. The present disclosure relates to a suitable crime scene light device with a mercury ultra high pressure lamp as the light source, a light guide and terminals for operating the lamp selectively with an accumulator or the public power supply system. A suitable carrier bag, a so-called lorgnette with various longpass filters and a cross-section converter for visualizing shoeprints form useful accessories of the forensic lighting device.

Abstract translation: 犯罪现场照明装置用于法医犯罪学，用于使用荧光激发的犯罪现场进行照明和调查。 对于所谓的一般搜索中的白光以及与犯罪学相关的UVA-蓝绿色范围，需要高辐射功率。 此外，犯罪现场调查人员应该可靠地使用法医照明装置，独立于公共电源。 本公开涉及一种具有汞超高压灯作为光源的合适的犯罪现场灯装置，用于选择性地使用蓄电池或公共供电系统来操作灯的导光体和端子。 合适的载体袋，所谓的具有各种长通滤光器的lorgnette和用于可视化shoeprint的横截面转换器形成了法医照明装置的有用附件。

公开(公告)号：US20080088837A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11902613

申请日：2007-09-24

Applicant: Charles Gardner

Inventor： Charles Gardner

IPC: G01N21/01 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J3/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0224 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J2003/102 ,  G01J2003/2869 ,  G01J2003/2879 ,  G01N21/0303

Abstract: A container for holding a sample and a system and method for a handheld spectrometer using the container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the container includes a vial with an optical window at the base of the vial. A sample may be placed in the vial. A hollow plunger may be slidably inserted into the vial which seals the gap between the plunger and the walls of the vial. The plunger includes a filter element. When the plunger is inserted into the vial, the sample is forced against the optical window and the filter element vents liquid and/or gas that is in the vial into the hollow plunger. A portable or handheld system for detecting, for example, biothreat agents makes use of the container in order to determine a spectrum of the sample. The optical window of the container is preferably substantially transparent to photons illuminating the sample and to photons produced due to the interaction of the illuminating photons and the sample.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于保持样品的容器和使用该容器的手持式光谱仪的系统和方法。 在一个实施例中，容器包括在小瓶底部具有光学窗口的小瓶。 样品可以放在小瓶中。 中空柱塞可以可滑动地插入小瓶中，其密封柱塞和小瓶的壁之间的间隙。 柱塞包括过滤元件。 当柱塞插入小瓶中时，样品被迫靠在光学窗口上，过滤元件将液体和/或气瓶中的液体和/或气体排入空心柱塞。 用于检测例如生物降解剂的便携式或手持式系统利用容器来确定样品的光谱。 容器的光学窗口优选对照射样品的光子和由于照射光子和样品的相互作用而产生的光子基本上是透明的。

公开(公告)号：US20080087078A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11855144

申请日：2007-09-13

Applicant: Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Khalid Ouaaba ,  Tsutomu Yamate

Inventor： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Khalid Ouaaba ,  Tsutomu Yamate

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/433 ,  E21B47/102 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/4338 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2021/8521 ,  G01N2021/8528 ,  G01N2021/855 ,  G01N2201/06113

Abstract: A method for optically sampling characteristics of subsurface fluids within a wellhole using continuous, non-pulsed light transmitted downhole in optical fibers for both sampling and reference light channels for accurate attenuation compensation.

Abstract translation: 使用在光纤中透射的用于采样和参考光通道的井下连续的非脉冲光来对井眼内的地下流体的特征进行光学采样的方法，用于精确的衰减补偿。