公开(公告)号：US20090216459A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12094553

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: David Goldberg ,  Wesley Cobb

Inventor： David Goldberg ,  Wesley Cobb

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01H9/008 ,  G01N2291/02827

Abstract: Meat tenderness is determined by analyzing backscattered ultrasound signals. A signal envelope function computed from the backscattered ultrasound signals is used to derive a number of different parameters, which comprise a unimodal decay factor, a bimodal decay factor, a quiescence time, an event frequency parameter, and an event asymmetry index. Two or more of these factors are combined using a decision algorithm, which can be a neural network, a fuzzy logic classifier, a Bayesian classifier, a regression, an instance-based classifier, a decision tree, or a learned rule. These methods can also be applied to determine characteristics of the physiology of a live organism.

Abstract translation: 通过分析反向散射超声信号确定肉嫩。 使用从后向散射超声信号计算的信号包络函数来导出多个不同的参数，其包括单峰衰减因子，双峰衰减因子，静止时间，事件频率参数和事件不对称指数。 这些因素中的两个或更多个使用可以是神经网络，模糊逻辑分类器，贝叶斯分类器，回归，基于实例的分类器，决策树或学习规则的决策算法组合。 这些方法也可以用于确定活生物体的生理学特征。

公开(公告)号：US20060266119A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11439018

申请日：2006-05-23

Applicant: Wesley Cobb

Inventor： Wesley Cobb

IPC: G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/07

CPC classification number: G01N29/07 ,  G01N9/24 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/30 ,  G01N2291/02458 ,  G01N2291/0251 ,  G01N2291/02854

Abstract: A method and apparatus for monitoring the quality of a material during die press manufacture. The material may be powder, a powder and binder mixture, a fluid or melted polymer or other material suitable for press manufacture. The method includes measuring a wave attribute of one or more ultrasonic waves transmitted through the material during or in certain instances before compaction. Information is derived from the measured wave attribute regarding a quality of the compaction of the material. The information regarding the quality of the compaction of the material may include but is not limited to, the density of the material, the uniformity of the material density, changes in the composition of the material, or the degree of consolidation of the material. The wave attribute measured may be but is not limited to, the time of flight of the ultrasonic waves traveling through one or more volumes of the material, the amplitude of the ultrasonic waves traveling through one or more volumes of material or the velocity of the ultrasonic waves traveling through one or more volumes of the material. An additional embodiment of the invention is an apparatus configured to perform the above method.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在压模制造期间监测材料质量的方法和装置。 该材料可以是粉末，粉末和粘合剂混合物，流体或熔融聚合物或其它适用于印刷机制造的材料。 该方法包括测量在压缩之前或在某些情况下在压实之前通过材料传输的一个或多个超声波的波属性。 信息来源于关于材料压实质量的测量波特性。 关于材料压实质量的信息可以包括但不限于材料的密度，材料密度的均匀性，材料组成的变化或材料的固结程度。 所测量的波特性可以是但不限于，穿过一个或多个体积的材料的超声波的飞行时间，超声波在一个或多个体积的材料中的振幅或超声波的速度 波浪穿过一个或多个体积的材料。 本发明的另一个实施例是被配置为执行上述方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060137816A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11315328

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Kevan Taylor ,  Wesley Cobb

Inventor： Kevan Taylor ,  Wesley Cobb

IPC: B32B37/00

CPC classification number: B29C63/36 ,  F16L55/1651 ,  F16L55/1654

Abstract: A method for inverting a tubular liner in a hollow conduit involves: forming a cuff from the tubular liner, the cuff having an opening through which the liner is fed; and while feeding the liner through the cuff opening, feeding a gas under pressure through a gas inlet port formed in the liner to a space between the cuff and the remainder of the liner, thereby causing inversion and inflation of the liner into and through the conduit. After a portion of the liner has been inverted in the conduit, a region of the cuff and liner upstream of the gas inlet port is sealed off, thereby causing inversion of the remainder of the liner in the conduit. Optionally, before a trailing end of the liner is fed through the opening of the cuff, the trailing end is sealed to prevent flow of gas therefrom. When the liner is intended to line the conduit, the liner resin-impregnated either outside or in the conduit and, after complete inversion of the liner in the conduit, the resin is cured and the ends of the liner are sealed to the inside surfaces of the conduit. An apparatus and system for conducting the method are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20050193818A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-08

申请号：US10906107

申请日：2005-02-03

Applicant: Wesley Cobb

Inventor： Wesley Cobb

IPC: G01N29/00 ,  G01S15/52 ,  G01V1/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/005 ,  G01S15/523

Abstract: A method and system provides for acoustic sensing of structures, including a general shape and/or configuration of the structure and movement within the structure. Acoustic waves are used to characterize structures, including any activity within. As waves from a sound source travel into the structure, they resonate within cavities and connecting tunnels or halls. This acoustic resonance is received at an acoustic receiver. The received signal is analyzed in comparison to the generated signal, and properties of the structure are determined, including the size and shape of the structure, as well as movement of objects within the structure.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统提供对结构的声学感测，包括结构的一般形状和/或结构以及结构内的运动。 声波用于表征结构，包括其中的任何活动。 由于来自声源的波浪进入结构，它们在空洞和连接隧道或大厅之间产生共鸣。 在声学接收器处接收该声共振。 与所生成的信号相比较，对接收到的信号进行分析，确定结构的特性，包括结构的尺寸和形状以及结构内物体的运动。

公开(公告)号：US5473934A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-12

申请号：US135530

申请日：1993-10-13

Applicant: Wesley Cobb

Inventor： Wesley Cobb

IPC: G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/30 ,  G01N29/02 ,  G01N29/28

CPC classification number: G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/30 ,  G01N2291/011 ,  G01N2291/0222 ,  G01N2291/02416 ,  G01N2291/02881 ,  G01N2291/0421 ,  G01N2291/101 ,  G01N2291/102

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for continuous monitoring of the composition of a fluid mixture traveling through a conduit. The relative component concentration of the fluid mixture of a liquid/liquid or solid/liquid mixture is monitored with a non-intrusive ultrasonic apparatus. The relative component concentration of the fluid mixture is determined by measuring ultrasonic propagation parameters and temperature and comparing these measured parameters to calibrated data based on analytical measurements of samples of the process fluid mixtures. The calibrated data is obtained by measuring propagation parameters and analyzing process fluid mixtures at a different time from the measurements of process fluid mixtures.

Abstract translation: 用于连续监测通过导管行进的流体混合物的组成的方法和装置。 用非侵入式超声波装置监测液体/液体或固体/液体混合物的流体混合物的相对成分浓度。 流体混合物的相对组分浓度通过测量超声波传播参数和温度并基于过程流体混合物的样品的分析测量将这些测量参数与校准数据进行比较来确定。 通过测量传播参数并在与处理流体混合物的测量不同的时间分析工艺流体混合物来获得校准数据。