CENTRIFUGE ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBER
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20170227676A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-10

    申请号:US15425501

    申请日:2017-02-06

    IPC分类号: G01V99/00 G01W1/06

    摘要: The present invention includes an apparatus, method and centrifuge environmental chamber system for use in a centrifuge to induce different atmospheric paths as boundary conditions to a soil model during a centrifuge test. The invention is configured to be mounted on top of a strongbox, is based on a convection design principle, with components adapted for use in a centrifuge, and software for continuous control and data acquisition. An apparatus for a centrifuge environmental chamber can include a model strongbox including a model space, an airflow channel configured to pull air from the model space and push back the air to the model space, and a humidity nozzle placed in the model space.

    SEPARATION SAMPLING MODULES FOR USE WITHIN A BUCKET OF A CENTRIFUGE
    3.
    发明申请
    SEPARATION SAMPLING MODULES FOR USE WITHIN A BUCKET OF A CENTRIFUGE 审中-公开
    在离心机中使用的分离采样模块

    公开(公告)号:US20170067812A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-09

    申请号:US15356023

    申请日:2016-11-18

    摘要: A separation sampling module for use within a bucket of a centrifuge for monitoring separation of a sample in a container includes a housing operable for supporting the container for containing the sample and removably positionable within the bucket of the centrifuge, at least one light source for illuminating the sample, at least one light detector for detecting light from the sample, an accelerometer for measuring acceleration of the housing, and at least one of a power source and a connector operably connectable to a power source for use in powering the at least one light source. Light from the at least one light source passing through the sample defines a light path disposed in a direction across the direction of a centrifugal force when the separation sampling module is disposed in the bucket and rotated in the centrifuge.

    摘要翻译: 用于离心机的桶中用于监测容器中的样品分离的分离取样模块包括壳体,其可操作以支撑容器以容纳样品并可移除地定位在离心机的桶中,至少一个用于照射的光源 样品,用于检测来自样品的光的至少一个光检测器,用于测量壳体的加速度的加速度计,以及可操作地连接到电源的电源和连接器中的至少一个,用于为至少一个光提供动力 资源。 来自穿过样品的至少一个光源的光限定了当分离采样模块设置在铲斗中并在离心机中旋转时沿着离心力方向设置的光路。

    Apparatus for measurement of spinning forces relating to molecules
    4.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measurement of spinning forces relating to molecules 有权
    用于测量与分子有关的纺丝力的装置

    公开(公告)号:US09354189B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-31

    申请号:US13701042

    申请日:2011-06-01

    摘要: An apparatus for measuring a characteristic of a sample includes a sample measurement apparatus (1404), which includes a light source (1406) configured to illuminate the sample; and a detector (1412) configured to receive light from the sample. The sample measurement apparatus is sized and dimensioned to fit within a centrifuge receptacle, the centrifuge receptacle (1416) coupled to a spindle configured to rotate the centrifuge receptacle to apply a force to the sample.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于测量样品特征的装置,包括样品测量装置(1404),其包括被配置为照射样品的光源(1406) 以及被配置为从所述样品接收光的检测器(1412)。 样品测量装置的尺寸和尺寸适于装配在离心机容器内,离心机容器(1416)联接到心轴,所述心轴构造成旋转离心机容器以向样品施加力。

    Spinning force apparatus
    5.
    发明授权
    Spinning force apparatus 有权
    旋转力装置

    公开(公告)号:US08491454B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-23

    申请号:US12326279

    申请日:2008-12-02

    IPC分类号: B04B5/00 C12Q1/68 G01N33/53

    摘要: A spinning force system and methods of operation are provided for measuring a characteristic of a sample. The system includes a detection module having a light source for illuminating the sample and an objective being aligned to the light source to define a light path for producing an image of the sample. A rotor is mechanically coupled to the detection module and configured to rotate the light path for applying a force to the sample. The force may include a centrifugal force and other forms of force (such as a viscous drag force) resulted from the rotation. In some examples, the force is applied in a direction that is not parallel to a surface of the sample.

    摘要翻译: 提供旋转力系统和操作方法来测量样品的特性。 该系统包括具有用于照亮样品的光源和与光源对准的物镜的检测模块,以限定用于产生样品图像的光路。 转子机械耦合到检测模块并且被配置为旋转光路以向样品施加力。 该力可以包括由旋转产生的离心力和其他形式的力(例如粘滞阻力)。 在一些实例中,力在不平行于样品表面的方向施加。

    Blood Processing Apparatus with Robust Automated Process Control
    9.
    发明申请
    Blood Processing Apparatus with Robust Automated Process Control 有权
    具有鲁棒自动过程控制的血液处理设备

    公开(公告)号:US20130107043A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-05-02

    申请号:US13679089

    申请日:2012-11-16

    申请人: TERUMO BCT, INC.

    IPC分类号: B04B13/00 H04N7/18

    摘要: A centrifuge for separating blood having a camera observing fluid flow, and a controller controlling the flow. The location of an interface is detected by image processing steps, which may comprise the steps of “spoiling” the image, “diffusing” the image, “edge detection”, “edge linking”, “region-based confirmation”, and “interface calculation”. “Spoiling” reduces the number of pixels to be examined preferentially on orthogonal axis oriented with respect to the expected location of the interface or phase boundary. “Diffusing” smoothes out small oscillations in the interface boundary, making the location of the interface more distinct. “Edge detection” computes the rate of change in pixel intensity. “Edge linking” connects adjacent maxima. “Region-based confirmation” creates a pseudo image of the regions that qualify as distinct. “Final edge calculation” uses the points where the shade changes in the pseudo image, averages the radial displacement of these points for the interface position.

    摘要翻译: 一种离心机,用于分离具有观察流体流动的相机的血液,以及控制该流量的控制器。 通过图像处理步骤检测接口的位置,其可以包括“破坏”图像,“扩散”图像,“边缘检测”,“边缘链接”,“基于区域的确认”和“接口 计算“。 “Spoiling”减少了相对于接口或相位边界的预期位置定向的正交轴上优先检查的像素数。 “扩散”平滑了界面边界的小振荡,使界面的位置更加明显。 “边缘检测”计算像素强度的变化率。 “边缘连接”连接相邻的最大值。 “基于区域的确认”创建了符合条件的区域的伪图像。 “最终边缘计算”使用伪图像中阴影变化的点,平均这些点对于界面位置的径向位移。

    Multi-Unit Blood Processor With Temperature Sensing
    10.
    发明申请
    Multi-Unit Blood Processor With Temperature Sensing 有权
    多单位血液处理器温度检测

    公开(公告)号:US20110294640A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-01

    申请号:US13093999

    申请日:2011-04-26

    申请人: Victor D. DOLECEK

    发明人: Victor D. DOLECEK

    IPC分类号: B04B13/00

    摘要: Method and apparatus for centrifugal blood component separation including temperature sensing in each of a plurality of separation cells. The temperature of unit of bloods over time is recorded. If the temperature of any of the units exceeds a pre-determined maximum, portions of the blood separation device may be cooled. A controller may determine which of the units to process first, generally proceeding from the warmest unit to the coolest. The order of unit processing may be changed during processing. The detected temperature may be used to calibrate a pressure sensor used to predict the volume of a component separated from a composite fluid by predicting the volume of the composite fluid from sensed pressure and predicting the volume of other separated components from sensed movement of the other components to collection bags.

    摘要翻译: 用于离心血液成分分离的方法和装置,包括在多个分离单元中的每一个中的温度感测。 记录随时间变化的血液单位温度。 如果任何单元的温度超过预定的最大值,则可以冷却血液分离装置的部分。 控制器可以确定首先处理哪些单元,通常从最暖的单元进行到最冷的单元。 处理过程中可能会改变单位处理顺序。 检测到的温度可用于校准用于预测从复合流体分离的组分的体积的压力传感器,其通过从感测到的压力预测复合流体的体积并预测其它分离组分的体积与其它组分的感测运动 收集袋子。