Pulsed jet sampling of particles and vapors from substrates

    公开(公告)号:US10274404B1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-30

    申请号:US15434044

    申请日:2017-02-15

    申请人: SpecTree LLC

    发明人: Igor V Novosselov

    摘要: A non-contacting aerodynamic jet tool for collecting particles and vapors associated with surfaces. Opposing planar jets or planar jet arrays are used to liberate material from surfaces so that resuspended particulate matter and vapors can be collected for analysis. In operation, high-speed valves are triggered to create waveforms of high velocity pressurized planar jet bursts. The wall jets that traverse the surfaces exhibit unexpectedly high wall surface stress with velocity spikes characteristic of a chain of shock waves. Unlike axisymmetric jets, the wall jet tool flows over the target surface for a greater distance with wall shear stress having sufficient momentum to dislodge particles submerged in the boundary layer, dramatically improving sampling efficiency by lifting the particles and vapors from the boundary layer into a sampling intake for downstream analysis.

    Splitboard boot binding system with adjustable highback

    公开(公告)号:US09833686B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-05

    申请号:US15004085

    申请日:2016-01-22

    申请人: William J Ritter

    发明人: William J Ritter

    摘要: An improved highback adjustment system for a splitboard boot binding. A captive strut is mounted on the spine of the highback, the strut having a forward lean adjustor block such that rotation or sliding of the block lengthens or shortens the strut. The combination provides a broadly adjustable range of forward lean bias in small increments and the block is readily disengaged and stowed on the highback when not needed. Advantageously, the mechanism that can be operated and adjusted without tools, even with gloved hands, a significant benefit in winter conditions, and does not jam with snow. Methods of use of the improved forward lean adjustor and highback are also disclosed.

    Particle interrogation devices and methods
    4.
    发明授权
    Particle interrogation devices and methods 有权
    粒子询问装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08307723B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-13

    申请号:US12834860

    申请日:2010-07-12

    IPC分类号: G01N1/12

    CPC分类号: G01N1/2202 G01N2001/028

    摘要: Devices and methods are disclosed for non-contact pneumatic sampling of surfaces, persons, articles of clothing, buildings, furnishings, vehicles, baggage, packages, mail, and the like, for aerosols or vapor residues indicative of a hazard or a benefit, where the residues are chemical, radiological, biological, toxic, or infectious in character. A central orifice for pulling a vacuum is surrounded by an array of convergingly-directed gas jets, forming a “virtual sampling chamber”. The gas jets are configured to deliver millisecond pneumatic pulses that erode particles and vapors from solid surfaces at a distance. A curtain wall flow encloses the sampling area during pulse retrieval.

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于表示,人员,衣物,建筑物,家具,车辆,行李,包装,邮件等的非接触式气体取样的装置和方法,用于指示危险或益处的气溶胶或蒸气残留物,其中 残留物具有化学,放射性,生物,毒性或传染性。 用于拉动真空的中心孔被会聚指向的气体射流阵列包围,形成虚拟取样室。 气体喷射器被配置为传送毫秒气动脉冲,其从一定距离的实心表面侵蚀颗粒和蒸气。 在脉冲检索期间,幕墙流动包围采样区域。

    Biophysical geoengineering compositions and methods
    5.
    发明授权
    Biophysical geoengineering compositions and methods 有权
    生物物理地球工程组合物和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08033879B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-11

    申请号:US12463409

    申请日:2009-05-10

    申请人: Kal K Lambert

    发明人: Kal K Lambert

    IPC分类号: B63B22/00

    CPC分类号: A01G15/00 C12N1/00 G06Q40/04

    摘要: Described here are compositions, methods and apparatus for biological and physical geoengineering. Disclosed are inorganic particles, prill, pucks, or floats for dispersal on a body of water, the compositions having several properties: 1) positive buoyancy, 2) a sustained-release matrix for delivery of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, copper, molybdenum, manganese, cobalt, boron, selenium, vanadium, chromium, nickel, sulfur, nitrogen, phosphorus, silicon, preferably as a combination thereof, at biologically efficacious levels, and synergically, 3) a light-reflective surface for increasing planetary albedo when dispersed over large surfaces. These compositions are found to A) increase yields for pelagic aquaculture, B) increase carbon sequestration, and C) provide immediate relief from global warming by directly increasing surface albedo and indirectly by increasing cloud nucleation activity. A preferred composition comprises a mixture of inorganic salts and binders (such as a glass or ceramic) effective for increasing the growth of primary aquatic producers such as coccolithophorids, diatoms, silicoflagellates, dinoflagellates, and microalgae (and higher trophic levels) in a sustained-release composition having a T1/2 of 0.5-3 years. To validate resultant carbon fixation and sequestration, a vertical spar buoy is provided. The buoy is designed to resist wave motion while supporting a stable long-term platform and submerged spaceframe with laser particle counters suspended below the 100 year horizon. Validation of exsolation energy credits, issuance of an associated financial instrument, and trading markets for those instruments are also described.

    摘要翻译: 这里描述的是用于生物和物理地球工程的组合物,方法和装置。 公开了用于分散在水体上的无机颗粒,颗粒,圆盘或浮子,该组合物具有若干性质:1)正浮力; 2)用于输送铁,钙,镁,锌,铜, 钼,锰,钴,硼,硒,钒,铬,镍,硫,氮,磷,硅,优选作为其组合,在生物有效水平上,协同地,3)用于增加行星反照率的光反射表面, 分散在大面积上。 发现这些组合物A)提高中上层水产养殖的产量,B)增加碳封存,以及C)通过直接增加表面反照率,间接提供全球变暖,并通过增加云核化活动间接提供。 优选的组合物包括无机盐和粘合剂(例如玻璃或陶瓷)的混合物,其有效地用于增加初级水生生物如长春花碱,硅藻,硅藻病,鞭毛藻和微藻(以及更高营养水平)的生长, 释放组合物的T1 / 2为0.5-3年。 为了验证生成的碳固定和隔离,提供了垂直翼梁浮标。 浮标设计用于抵抗波浪运动,同时支持稳定的长期平台和淹没的空间框架,激光粒子计数器暂停在100年以下。 还说明了放弃能源信贷的确认,相关金融工具的发行以及这些工具的交易市场。

    Structural data ferry system
    6.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10050933B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-14

    申请号:US14545832

    申请日:2015-06-25

    申请人: Michael Froelich

    发明人: Michael Froelich

    IPC分类号: G06F15/16 H04L29/06 G06F1/16

    摘要: A system allowing computers to be un-connected to the internet or networks generally while still allowing computers to share data on networks. By creating a one-way secure data link from a primary computer not connected to a network to a intermediate buffer computer which is network connected, the primary computer can distribute data via the buffer computer over the network without the risks associated with a direct connection to the internet or other networks.

    Splitboard boot binding system and climbing bar combinations

    公开(公告)号:US09827481B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-28

    申请号:US15009604

    申请日:2016-01-28

    申请人: William J. Ritter

    发明人: William J. Ritter

    摘要: A splitboard boot binding system with single multi-angle climbing wire. The pivotable climbing wire is configured for use with any compatible ski tour interface, and folds away under the boot binding baseplate when the bindings are transferred to a ride mode interface. In ski tour mode, the baseplate pivots on a toe axis and is supported by the climbing wire when the heel is raised. Advantageously, the climbing wire is very lightweight and seats interchangeably in a plurality of detent positions on a compatible heelblock. There are no interferences with conjoint use of a slide-in crampon seated between the heelblock and the toe pivot or with use in systems having a heel locker. Surprisingly, in some combinations the climbing wire may also be used to retain the slider track in ride mode. The combinations and sub-combinations require no tools for adjustment or operation and operate cooperatively.

    Signal-activated circuit interrupter
    8.
    发明授权
    Signal-activated circuit interrupter 有权
    信号触发电路断路器

    公开(公告)号:US09444244B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-09-13

    申请号:US14552929

    申请日:2014-11-25

    摘要: The current invention is an automatic AC power interruption system built into a portable apparatus or integrated into electrical systems and appliance control circuitry. Power is interrupted in potentially hazardous conditions, for example, when a T3 smoke detector alarm signal is detected. Alternatively, a portable device may be plugged into a power outlet having a GFCI breaker and, when a hazard alarm condition is detected, trip off power to the outlet. Signal-activated circuit interrupters (SACIs) may be integrated into appliance control circuitry and interrupt power to a problematic device when a hazard alarm condition is detected. In addition to fire prevention, other hazard alarm conditions may include alarms indicating toxic fumes, motor overload, natural gas, radon, or carbon monoxide. Interconnected networks of signal-activated circuit interrupters are also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 本发明是一种内置于便携式设备中或集成到电气系统和设备控制电路中的自动交流电源中断系统。 在潜在的危险条件下,例如当检测到T3烟雾探测器报警信号时,电源中断。 或者,便携式设备可以插入具有GFCI断路器的电源插座中,并且当检测到危险警报状况时,将电源脱扣到出口。 当检测到危险警报条件时,信号激活的电路断路器(SACI)可以集成到设备控制电路中,并且对有问题的设备中断电源。 除了防火外,其他危险警报条件可能包括指示有毒烟雾,电机过载,天然气,氡气或一氧化碳的警报。 还公开了信号激活的电路断续器的互连网络。