公开(公告)号：US6062392A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-16

申请号：US191980

申请日：1998-11-13

Applicant: Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Alireza Shekarriz ,  Charles J. Call

Inventor： Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Alireza Shekarriz ,  Charles J. Call

IPC: B01D45/08 ,  B81B1/00 ,  G01N1/02 ,  G01N1/22 ,  G01N1/28 ,  G01N15/02 ,  B07B7/04 ,  B01D53/00

CPC classification number: G01N1/4077 ,  B01D45/08 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N2001/025 ,  G01N2015/0288

Abstract: A separation plate (10) includes a first surface and an opposing second surface. Plural pairs of a nozzle (14) and a virtual impactor (16) are provided on the first surface. Each nozzle tapers from an inlet end (14a) to an outlet end (14b). Each virtual impactor comprises a pair of generally fin-shaped projections (24). Each fin-shaped projection includes an inner wall (26) and a convex outer wall (28). The inner walls of the fin-shaped projections of a virtual impactor face each other to define a minor flow passage (30) therebetween. The convex outer walls of the fin-shaped projections of a virtual impactor cooperatively present a convex surface including a virtual impact void therethrough. The virtual impact void defines an inlet end of the minor flow passage. A virtual impactor body (33) is provided between adjacent virtual impactors (16). When a particle-laden fluid stream (23) is caused to flow through the nozzles and advance to the virtual impactors, a major portion of the fluid containing a minor portion of particles flows around the virtual impactors, is blocked by the virtual impactor bodies, and redirected from the first surface through a suitable major flow outlet. A minor portion of the fluid containing a major portion of particles enters the virtual impact voids, advances through the minor flow passages, and exits therefrom, where it can be collected, analyzed, or processed further in any other manner.

Abstract translation: 分离板（10）包括第一表面和相对的第二表面。 多个喷嘴（14）和虚拟冲击器（16）设置在第一表面上。 每个喷嘴从入口端（14a）到出口端（14b）逐渐变细。 每个虚拟冲击器包括一对大致为翅片状的突起（24）。 每个鳍状突起包括内壁（26）和凸形外壁（28）。 虚拟冲击器的翅片状突起的内壁彼此面对以在它们之间限定一个小流动通道（30）。 虚拟冲击器的翅片状突起的凸形外壁协同地呈现包括虚拟冲击空隙的凸表面。 虚拟冲击空隙限定了小流量通道的入口端。 在相邻的虚拟冲击器（16）之间设置虚拟冲击器主体（33）。 当使含有颗粒的流体流（23）流过喷嘴并进入虚拟冲击器时，包含少部分颗粒的流体的主要部分围绕虚拟冲击器流动，被虚拟冲击器体阻挡， 并从第一表面通过合适的主流出口重新定向。 含有主要部分颗粒的流体的一小部分进入虚拟冲击空隙，通过较小的流动通道前进，并从中流出，在那里可以以任何其他方式进一步收集，分析或处理。

公开(公告)号：US07759123B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US11385326

申请日：2006-03-21

Applicant: Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Eric Hanczyc ,  Andrew Kamholz

Inventor： Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Eric Hanczyc ,  Andrew Kamholz

IPC: G01M3/02

CPC classification number: B07B7/00 ,  Y10T436/118339 ,  Y10T436/163333 ,  Y10T436/17 ,  Y10T436/173076 ,  Y10T436/25

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing concentrated spots of collected particulates from an impact collection surface, and transferring those particulates into a container suitable for preparing a liquid sample. A jet of fluid can be utilized to remove and transfer the particulates. If a liquid jet is employed, care is taken to minimize the quantity of liquid to avoid unnecessarily diluting the sample. A mechanical scraper can alternatively be employed to remove and transfer the particulates into the container. The scraper can be rinsed with liquid or vibrated to remove the particulates. Alternatively, the portion of the surface containing a specific spot of particulates can be removed and placed into a container.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从冲击收集表面去除收集的颗粒的浓缩点并将这些颗粒转移到适于制备液体样品的容器中的方法和装置。 流体喷射可用于去除和转移微粒。 如果使用液体射流，则应注意尽量减少液体量，以避免不必要地稀释样品。 也可以使用机械刮板来移除并将颗粒转移到容器中。 刮刀可以用液体冲洗或振动以除去微粒。 或者，包含特定颗粒点的表面的部分可以被移除并放置在容器中。

公开(公告)号：US06938777B2

公开(公告)日：2005-09-06

申请号：US10366595

申请日：2003-02-11

Applicant: Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Eric Hanczyc ,  Andrew Kamholz

Inventor： Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Eric Hanczyc ,  Andrew Kamholz

IPC: B01D45/08 ,  G01N1/22 ,  G01N1/40 ,  B07B7/00 ,  B07B13/00

CPC classification number: B01D45/08 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N1/2273 ,  G01N1/40

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing concentrated spots of collected particulates from an impact collection surface, and transferring those particulates into a container suitable for preparing a liquid sample. A jet of fluid can be utilized to remove and transfer the particulates. If a liquid jet is employed, care is taken to minimize the quantity of liquid to avoid unnecessarily diluting the sample. A mechanical scraper can alternatively be employed to remove and transfer the particulates into the container. The scraper can be rinsed with liquid or vibrated to remove the particulates. Alternatively, the portion of the surface containing a specific spot of particulates can be removed and placed into a container.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从冲击收集表面去除收集的颗粒的浓缩点并将这些颗粒转移到适于制备液体样品的容器中的方法和装置。 流体喷射可用于去除和转移微粒。 如果使用液体射流，则应注意尽量减少液体量，以避免不必要地稀释样品。 也可以使用机械刮板来移除并将颗粒转移到容器中。 刮刀可以用液体冲洗或振动以除去微粒。 或者，包含特定颗粒点的表面的部分可以被移除并放置在容器中。

公开(公告)号：US06698592B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-02

申请号：US10202210

申请日：2002-07-22

Applicant: Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Christopher L. Moler ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Patrick T. Call

Inventor： Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Christopher L. Moler ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Patrick T. Call

IPC: B07B704

CPC classification number: G01N1/4077 ,  B01D45/08 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N1/2273 ,  G01N1/40 ,  G01N15/0255 ,  G01N2001/022 ,  G01N2015/0046 ,  G01N2015/0088 ,  G01N2015/0288

Abstract: A separation plate separates a major flow of fluid from a minor flow of fluid. The major flow includes a minor portion of particles greater than a “cut size,” while the minor flow includes a major portion of particles greater than the cut size. Plates define a laterally extending passage between a front of the separation plate and its rear. The passage telescopes or converges from an initial height at its inlet, to a substantially smaller height at its outlet. A slot extends transversely into the plates from within a minor flow portion of the passage and connect into major flow outlet ports. The flow of fluid into the outlet is thus divided into the major flow, which flows from the major flow outlet ports and the minor flow that exits the outlet of the passage. To accommodate a desired flow of fluid, the width of the passage can be changed, or an array of stacked separation plates can be employed.

Abstract translation: 分离板将主流体流与少量流体分开。 主要流量包括小于“切割尺寸”的较小部分的颗粒，而较小的流量包括大于切割尺寸的大部分颗粒。 板在分隔板的前部和其后部之间限定横向延伸的通道。 通道从其入口处的初始高度望远镜或会聚到其出口处的基本较小的高度。 狭槽从通道的小流动部分内横向延伸到板中并且连接到主流出口。 因此，进入出口的流体流被分成从主要流出口流出的主要流量和离开通道出口的小流量。 为了适应期望的流体流动，可以改变通道的宽度，或者可以使用堆叠的分隔板阵列。

公开(公告)号：US6110247A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US191979

申请日：1998-11-13

Applicant: Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Charles J. Call

Inventor： Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Charles J. Call

IPC: B01D45/08 ,  B01D47/14

CPC classification number: B01D45/08 ,  Y10S55/39

Abstract: A plurality of micropillars (2) arranged in a plurality of rows (4, 6, 8) are provided. When a particle-laden fluid stream is caused to flow through the micropillars, at least a portion of the particles impacts and becomes deposited on the micropillars' surfaces while the fluid stream is deflected aside. The deposited particles may subsequently be collected.

Abstract translation: 设置有多个排（4,6,8）的多个微柱（2）。 当使含有颗粒的流体流通过微柱时，至少一部分颗粒撞击并沉积在微柱表面上，同时流体流被偏转。 随后可以收集沉积的颗粒。

公开(公告)号：US06951147B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-04

申请号：US10601315

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Charles J. Call

Inventor： Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Charles J. Call

IPC: G01N1/02 ,  G01N1/22 ,  G01N1/24 ,  G01N1/00

CPC classification number: G01N1/2273 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N1/24 ,  G01N2001/022 ,  G01N2001/2276 ,  G01N2001/245 ,  Y10T29/49245

Abstract: The present invention relates to optimizing the configuration of rotary impact collectors and devices in which such rotary impact collectors are employed. Rotary impact collectors are formed out of base plate upon which a plurality of vanes are mounted. One aspect of the present invention is a combined impact collector and fan in which the ratio of vane height to impeller diameter is in the range of about 0.01 to about 0.2. Preferably, the vanes are evenly spaced around the impeller so as to present a balanced load to the motor. Other performance enhancing elements include the use of truncated vanes, configurations optimized for injection molding fabrication, controlling the orientation of the vanes to reduce the formation of vortex forces, and enhancements configured to increase the ability to collected particles rinsed off such impellers.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及优化使用这种旋转冲击收集器的旋转式冲击收集器和装置的结构。 旋转式冲击收集器由安装有多个叶片的基板形成。 本发明的一个方面是组合的冲击收集器和风扇，其中叶片高度与叶轮直径的比率在约0.01至约0.2的范围内。 优选地，叶片围绕叶轮均匀地间隔开，以便向马达提供平衡的载荷。 其他性能增强元件包括使用截顶叶片，针对注射成型制造优化的构造，控制叶片的取向以减少涡流力的形成，以及被配置为增加从这种叶轮冲洗掉的收集颗粒的能力的增强。

公开(公告)号：US06695146B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09955481

申请日：2001-09-17

Applicant: Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Andrew Kamholz

Inventor： Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Andrew Kamholz

IPC: B07B700

CPC classification number: G01N1/4077 ,  B01D21/2455 ,  B01D45/08 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N1/2273 ,  G01N1/34 ,  G01N1/40 ,  G01N15/0255 ,  G01N35/00009 ,  G01N2001/022 ,  G01N2015/0026 ,  G01N2015/0046 ,  G01N2015/0088 ,  G01N2015/0288

Abstract: The present invention employs a virtual impactor to separate a flow of fluid into a major flow and a minor flow, such that the minor flow contains a higher concentration of particulates of a desired size. The minor flow is directed toward an archival surface, causing the particulates to impact against and be deposited on the archival surface. Over time, the archival surface and the virtual impactor are moved relative to one another such that particulates collected at different times are deposited as spaced-apart spots on different portions of the archival surface. The particulates are stored on the archival surface until analysis of the particulates is required. The archival surface can be coated with a material that enhances the deposition and retention of the particulates and can further be coated with materials that sustain the life of biological organism particulates deposited on the archival surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明使用虚拟冲击器将流体流分离成主流和小流，使得次流含有较高浓度的所需尺寸的颗粒。 微小的流动指向档案表面，导致微粒冲击并沉积在档案表面上。 随着时间的推移，归档表面和虚拟冲击器相对于彼此移动，使得在不同时间收集的微粒被沉积成在档案表面的不同部分上的间隔开的斑点。 颗粒存储在档案表面上，直到需要分析颗粒物。 归档表面可以涂覆有增强颗粒的沉积和保留的材料，并且可以进一步涂覆保持沉积在档案表面上的生物体微生物的寿命的材料。

公开(公告)号：US06267016B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09265619

申请日：1999-03-10

Applicant: Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Charles Call ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Donald J. Hammerstrom

Inventor： Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Charles Call ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Donald J. Hammerstrom

IPC: G01N3120

CPC classification number: G01N1/2273 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N1/24 ,  G01N2001/245

Abstract: A particle collector includes a combined impact collector and fan, which is usable for both drawing air or other gaseous fluid in which particulates are entrained into a cavity, and then separating the particulates from the gaseous fluid by providing a rotating surface that impacts the particulates. The particulates also impact on other surfaces within the cavity, including its inner surface, and are washed from these surfaces, which are wetted with water or other liquid injected into the cavity. The cavity is defined by a housing having an inlet port through which the air or other gaseous fluid is drawn. The combined impact collector and fan includes a plate on which a plurality of spaced-apart impeller vanes are disposed. The shape of the impeller vanes produces a centrifugal fan effect when they are rotated within the cavity. The water or other liquid is either continuously or intermittently injected into the cavity to wash the particulates from the impeller vanes and other surfaces on which they have impacted. The particulates are carried by the liquid through a threaded drain port, into a receiver that includes an exhaust port for the air or gaseous fluid. A pump recirculates the liquid from the receiver through a conduit that sprays the liquid into the cavity through the inlet port. The particulates collected in the receiver provide a specimen that can be analyzed to detect or identify the particulates that were entrained in the air or other gaseous fluid.

Abstract translation: 颗粒收集器包括组合的冲击收集器和风扇，其可用于将空气或其它气体流体抽吸到其中，其中颗粒被夹带到空腔中，然后通过提供影响颗粒的旋转表面将颗粒与气态流体分离。 颗粒也影响腔体内的其他表面，包括其内表面，并从这些表面洗涤，这些表面被注入空腔的水或其他液体润湿。 空腔由具有入口的壳体限定，空气或其它气态流体通过该入口吸入。 组合的冲击收集器和风扇包括其上设置有多个间隔开的叶轮叶片的板。 当叶轮叶片在空腔内旋转时，叶轮叶片的形状产生离心风扇效应。 水或其他液体连续地或间歇地注入空腔中以从叶轮叶片和其所撞击的其它表面洗涤微粒。 颗粒由液体通过螺纹排放口承载到包括用于空气或气体流体的排气口的接收器中。 泵将来自接收器的液体通过导管将液体通过入口喷射到空腔中。 收集在接收器中的颗粒提供可以分析以检测或识别被夹带在空气或其它气态流体中的颗粒的样品。

公开(公告)号：US06290065B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US09494962

申请日：2000-01-31

Applicant: Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Christopher L. Moler ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Patrick T. Call

Inventor： Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Christopher L. Moler ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Patrick T. Call

IPC: B07B704

CPC classification number: G01N15/0255 ,  B01D45/08 ,  G01N1/2208 ,  G01N1/4077 ,  G01N2001/025 ,  G01N2015/0046 ,  G01N2015/0088 ,  G01N2015/0288

Abstract: A separation plate separates a major flow of fluid from a minor flow of fluid. The major flow includes a minor portion of particles greater than a “cut size,” while the minor flow includes a major portion of particles greater than the cut size. Plates define a laterally extending passage between a front of the separation plate and its rear. The passage telescopes or converges from an initial height at its inlet, to a substantially smaller height at its outlet. A slot extends transversely into the plates from within a minor flow portion of the passage and connect into major flow outlet ports. The flow of fluid into the outlet is thus divided into the major flow, which flows from the major flow outlet ports and the minor flow that exits the outlet of the passage. To accommodate a desired flow of fluid, the width of the passage can be changed, or an array of stacked separation plates can be employed.

Abstract translation: 分离板将主流体流与少量流体分开。 主要流量包括小于“切割尺寸”的较小部分的颗粒，而较小的流量包括大于切割尺寸的大部分颗粒。 板在分隔板的前部和其后部之间限定横向延伸的通道。 通道从其入口处的初始高度望远镜或会聚到其出口处的基本较小的高度。 狭槽从通道的小流动部分内横向延伸到板中并且连接到主流出口。 因此，流入出口的流体被分成从主要流出口流出的主要流量和离开通道出口的小流量。 为了适应期望的流体流动，可以改变通道的宽度，或者可以使用堆叠的分隔板阵列。

公开(公告)号：US6120573A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US191982

申请日：1998-11-13

Applicant: Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Donald J. Hammerstom

Inventor： Charles J. Call ,  Patrick T. Call ,  Vanessa M. Kenning ,  Joseph G. Birmingham ,  Donald J. Hammerstom

IPC: B01D45/08

CPC classification number: B01D45/08 ,  Y10S55/39

Abstract: A separation plate (10) includes a first surface (10a) and an opposing second surface. A plurality of teardrop-shaped virtual impactor projections (12) are provided on the first surface, preferably in a plurality of rows (13a, 13b, 13c). Each projection includes a convex leading profile (18) facing a fluid stream (16), and two concave side surfaces (19) that are positioned to define a tapered downstream portion. The convex leading profile may include a concave portion (20). The concave portion defines a virtual impact void therethrough. The virtual impact void defines a terminal end of a passageway that extends through the separation plate to communicate with the second surface. When particle-laden fluid is caused to flow along the first surface, a major portion of the fluid containing a minor portion of particles flows around the teardrop-shaped virtual impactor projections along the first surface. A minor portion of the fluid containing a major portion of particles is collected near the convex leading profiles of the projections, and enters the concave portions and the virtual impact voids of the projections. The minor portion of the fluid then travels through the passageways to the second surface of the separation plate, where it can be collected, analyzed, or processed further.

Abstract translation: 分离板（10）包括第一表面（10a）和相对的第二表面。 多个泪滴形虚拟冲击器突起（12）设置在第一表面上，最好是多排（13a，13b，13c）。 每个突起包括面向流体流（16）的凸起的引导轮廓（18）和定位成限定锥形下游部分的两个凹入侧表面（19）。 凸起的引导轮廓可以包括凹部（20）。 凹部限定穿过其中的虚拟冲击空隙。 虚拟冲击空隙限定了延伸通过分隔板以与第二表面连通的通道的终端。 当使含有颗粒的流体沿着第一表面流动时，含有少部分颗粒的流体的主要部分沿着第一表面围绕泪珠状虚拟冲击器突起流动。 含有大部分颗粒的流体的一小部分被收集在凸起的凸起引导轮廓附近，并进入凸起的凹部和虚拟冲击空隙。 然后液体的小部分通过通道进入分离板的第二表面，在那里可以进一步收集，分析或处理。