Abstract:
Magneticaly-responsive microspheres having Protein A associated with the outer surfaces thereof are reacted with antibodies selective to the cells, bacteria, or viruses to be separated from a mixed population to attach the antibodies in oriented relation with their Fab arms extending outwardly, and the microspheres are then used in a magnetic separation procedure. The preferred microspheres are prepared from a mixture of albumin, Protein A, and magnetic particles, the microspheres being prepared so that the Protein A is present in the exterior surfaces for antibody binding.
Abstract:
A follower mechanism is used to determine the precise location of a moveable mirror in an Abbe Refractometer to provide the necessary information for converting mirror position to index of refraction. The mechanism is particularly suitable for conversion and readout by electronic means.
Abstract:
The effect of angular errors or mismatching indices of refraction of color-compensation prisms of Abbe refractometers can be virtually eliminated by decentration of the lens used to image light on the refractometer reticle.
Abstract:
An apparatus for continuously measuring the density of a liquid within prespecified limits, utilizing the law of refraction, particularly an apparatus for measuring the acid density of a motor vehicle storage battery for the purpose of determining its state of charge. The apparatus has an optical system with a photosensitive element and a light transmissive body with a measuring surface which is in contact with the liquid, and with a light source which illuminates the measuring surface.The light source has an illuminated surface with a non-directional transmission.The illuminated surface facing the measuring surface is spaced therefrom.The illuminating surface together with said measuring surface define an open container filled with the said liquid. A frosted glass disc illuminated by a lamp forms the illuminated surface.The optical system contains a convergent lens whose main plane, together with the measuring surface encloses a precisely defined acute angle.
Abstract:
An apparatus for measuring the index of refraction of a specimen includes a stage plate having a small exposure opening behind which are located a point source infra-red light emitting diode and a photoresistor. A first lens focusses the LED point source along a first optical axis at the exposure opening on the plane of the specimen receiving face of the stage plate defining a sensing area and a second lens focusses the image on the sensing area along a second optical axis onto the photoresistor. The optical axes form equal angles to the perpendicular to the exposure plane at the center of the sensing area. The light emitting diode and the photoresistor are connected through a common normally open switch to a battery.
Abstract:
The consistency of solid particles in an aqueous fluid suspension may be measured over the range of 0.20 to 20% from the magnitude of electrical power generated by a 0.35 to 1.05 micron light spectrum responsive silicon photocell that is energized by a low, constant power incandescent light source. Light from the source is reflected from the suspension flow stream. The reflected light is filtered to block passage of wave-lengths less than 0.70 microns to the photocell. Angular disposition of the photocell relative to the light path is adjusted to emphasize either a direct relationship between cell power and consistency changes or an inverse relationship thereof.
Abstract:
Tank filling monitor based on the attenuation of a light signal transmitted by an isosceles prism with total internal reflection as the prism is progressively immersed in a liquid of differing refractive index from the atmosphere. Optical fibres of appropriate length may be used to convey the incident light from the source to the prism and from the prism to a light detector.
Abstract:
Glass ophthalmic lenses which have been treated by a process of ion exchange provide increased impact resistance and durability. It is necessary that these lenses be inspected to ascertain that the desired penetration of the ion exchange process has occurred prior to dispensing the lenses to the public. This may now be accomplished by introducing into the hardened exterior layer light waves at essentially grazing refraction. Because the hardened outer layer is of compressively stressed nature, the resulting index of refraction is generally higher than that of the interior of the lens. These light waves which were introduced at essentially grazing refraction are confined to the compressively stressed layer and are guided along the surface in a surface wave mode. The surface wave mode energy may be refracted out of the surface layer to provide a positive output signal. If the hardened layer is not present, these rays will not be guided along the surface of the lens but rather will penetrate into the interior of the lens and will provide no output.
Abstract:
A critical angle refractometer for measuring the refractive index of a liquid of the type having a light source arranged to direct a light beam through a prism to a prism-liquid interface, and a detector for receiving light reflected from the interface and producing a signal indicative of the position of the critical angle, is improved by having mounting structure providing linear guides spaced from the prism and extending substantially parallel to the outer surface of the prism, a carrier member for the detector, and adjusting means for moving the carrier member along the guides, thereby moving the detector in a path substantially perpendicular to the mean reflected light path from the prism. Where moving streams are being monitored, structure is provided for directing the stream at and away from the prism face at acute angles thereto and establishing a continuously moving liquid stream across the prism face therebetween. A novel sample-type refractometer is also described.
Abstract:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR OPTICAL SENSING OF SUPERSONIC FLOWS BY CORRELATING DEFLECTIONS IN LASER BEAMS THROUGH THE FLOW. DEFLECTIONS IN THE LASER BEAMS ARE CONVERTED INTO MEANINGFUL ELECTRICAL SIGNALS BY USE OF A KNIFE-EDGE BEFORE A PHOTODETECTOR, AND THE KNIFE-EDGE IN ROTATABLE WHEREBY BOTH THE TRANSLATIONAL AND ROTATIONAL MOTION OF TURBULENT FLOW STRUCTURES MAY BE DETERMINED