公开(公告)号：US20140355179A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13909588

申请日：2013-06-04

Applicant: Spire Corporation

Inventor： Roger G. Little

IPC: H05K5/03 ,  H02N13/00

CPC classification number: H02N13/00 ,  G06F1/1626 ,  G06F1/1637 ,  G06F2200/1633 ,  G06F2200/1634 ,  H04M1/0266 ,  H04M1/185

Abstract: A portable electronic device housing portion is applied to a cover glass. The cover glass is heated to generate ionic conductivity therein and the method includes anodic bonding the cover glass to the housing portion. Cooling the assembly induces compressive stress within the cover glass to increase its tensile strength. The process which seals the cover glass to the housing also strengthens the cover glass.

Abstract translation: 将便携式电子设备外壳部分应用于盖玻璃。 盖玻片被加热以在其中产生离子传导性，并且该方法包括将盖玻璃阳极接合到壳体部分。 冷却组件会在盖玻璃内引起压应力，以提高其拉伸强度。 将盖玻璃密封到外壳的过程也加强了盖玻璃。

公开(公告)号：US20130328587A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13896768

申请日：2013-05-17

Applicant: Spire Corporation

Inventor： Kurt J. Linden ,  William R. Neal ,  Harvey B. Serreze

IPC: G01R31/26

CPC classification number: H02S50/10 ,  F21S8/006 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: An LED based solar simulator and method. An emitter plane includes an array of quarter panels below a test plane. Each quarter panel includes multiple close pitch LEDs of different wavelengths in an array, a plurality of LEDs for select wavelengths per quarter panel, and one or more different wavelength LEDs in a plurality of class A wavelength intervals in order to more closely match the solar spectrum.

Abstract translation: 一种基于LED的太阳能模拟器和方法。 发射器平面包括测试平面下方的四分之一面板阵列。 每个四分之一面板包括阵列中的不同波长的多个紧密间距的LED，用于每四分之一面板的选择波长的多个LED以及多个A类波长间隔中的一个或多个不同的波长LED，以便更紧密地匹配太阳光谱 。

公开(公告)号：US20030229399A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-11

申请号：US10166798

申请日：2002-06-11

Applicant: SPIRE CORPORATION

Inventor： Fereydoon Namavar

IPC: A61F002/28

CPC classification number: C23C8/02 ,  A61F2/30767 ,  A61F2/32 ,  A61F2/34 ,  A61F2/36 ,  A61F2/38 ,  A61F2/3804 ,  A61F2/3859 ,  A61F2/389 ,  A61F2/40 ,  A61F2002/30004 ,  A61F2002/30006 ,  A61F2002/30016 ,  A61F2002/30051 ,  A61F2002/30084 ,  A61F2002/30685 ,  A61F2002/30878 ,  A61F2002/30892 ,  A61F2002/30922 ,  A61F2002/30929 ,  A61F2002/30934 ,  A61F2002/3098 ,  A61F2002/3611 ,  A61F2002/3625 ,  A61F2250/0014 ,  A61F2250/0015 ,  A61F2250/0018 ,  A61F2250/0019 ,  A61F2250/0054 ,  A61F2310/00023 ,  A61F2310/00029 ,  A61F2310/00407 ,  A61F2310/00413 ,  A61L27/04 ,  A61L27/30 ,  C23C8/36 ,  C23C14/16 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C26/00

Abstract: The present invention provides orthopedic prosthesis having at least one metallic component that includes a metallic substrate on which an integrally formed nano-crystalline coating is formed. The coating and the substrate have at least one metallic constituent in common having an average atomic concentration in the coating that differs from an average atomic concentration in the substrate by less than about 10 percent. Further, the nano-crystalline coatings includes crystalline grains with an average size in a range of about 1 to 999 nanometers, and more preferably in a range of about 10 to 200 nanometers. A transition region that exhibits a graded reduction in average grain size separates the coating from the substrate. The coating advantageously exhibits an enhanced hardness, and a high degree of resistance to corrosion and wear. In one application, the nano-crystalline coatings of the invention are utilized to form articulating surfaces of various orthopedic devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供具有至少一种金属成分的矫形假体，所述金属成分包括形成有整体形成的纳米晶体涂层的金属基底。 涂层和基材具有共同的至少一种金属成分，其在涂层中的平均原子浓度不同于基材中的平均原子浓度小于约10％。 此外，纳米晶体涂层包括平均尺寸在约1至999纳米范围内，更优选在约10至200纳米范围内的晶粒。 显示出平均粒度分级降低的过渡区域使涂层与基板分离。 涂层有利地表现出增强的硬度和高耐腐蚀性和耐磨性。 在一个应用中，本发明的纳米晶体涂层用于形成各种矫形装置的关节表面。

公开(公告)号：US20140227653A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US13764917

申请日：2013-02-12

Applicant: SPIRE CORPORATION

Inventor： Nader M. Kalkhoran ,  Eric Tobin ,  Jason Burns

IPC: A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/14

CPC classification number: A61C7/20 ,  A61C7/14 ,  A61C2201/00

Abstract: A ceramic coated aesthetic orthodontic appliance is described as well as methods for making one. The appliance can be an archwire or a bracket. The ceramic coated aesthetic appliance can include an orthodontic archwire having a surface, an aesthetic coating covering at least a portion of the surface, and a ceramic coating layer covering at least a portion of the aesthetic coating. The aesthetic coating can be an aesthetic polymer coating and the ceramic coating layer can be deposited using a low temperature process such as ion beam assisted deposition. An ion beam surface cleaning step may also be added to enhance the adhesion of the ceramic coating layer.

Abstract translation: 描述了陶瓷涂层的美学矫正器具以及制造方法。 设备可以是弓丝或支架。 陶瓷涂层美学器具可以包括具有表面的正畸弓丝，覆盖表面的至少一部分的美观涂层以及覆盖美观涂层的至少一部分的陶瓷涂层。 美学涂层可以是美学聚合物涂层，并且陶瓷涂层可以使用诸如离子束辅助沉积的低温工艺沉积。 还可以加入离子束表面清洁步骤以增强陶瓷涂层的粘合性。

公开(公告)号：US20130114239A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-09

申请号：US13682001

申请日：2012-11-20

Applicant: SPIRE CORPORATION

Inventor： Harvey B. Serreze ,  Jason E. Burns

IPC: F21V9/02

CPC classification number: F21V9/02 ,  F21S8/006 ,  F21V7/005 ,  F21V13/04 ,  F21Y2103/00

Abstract: A solar simulator includes a source producing radiation and filter material for the source having a higher transmittance at predetermined wavelengths for radiation incident at non-normal angles to the filter material. A collimator between the source and the filter material absorbs a fraction of the non-normal incident radiation to lower the amount of radiation at the predetermined wavelengths reaching the filter material. In one example, the collimator is a metallic honeycomb substrate. The collimator may also include baffles.

Abstract translation: 太阳模拟器包括产生用于源的辐射源和过滤材料的源，其具有在以与过滤材料非正交角度入射的辐射的预定波长的较高透射率。 源极和过滤材料之间的准直器吸收非正常入射辐射的一部分，以降低到达过滤材料的预定波长的辐射量。 在一个示例中，准直器是金属蜂窝基板。 准直器还可以包括挡板。

公开(公告)号：US20030210765A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-13

申请号：US10142288

申请日：2002-05-09

Applicant: Spire Corporation

Inventor： Anton C. Greenwald ,  Ward D. Halverson

IPC: H01J035/00

CPC classification number: H05G1/10 ,  H01J35/025 ,  H01J35/18 ,  H01J35/32 ,  H01J2235/0236

Abstract: The present invention provides a catheter having an x-ray generator unit at its tip which generates x-ray radiation having a wavelength in a range effective for treating biological tissue. In one embodiment, the x-ray generator unit includes a miniature x-ray generator and a miniature transformer that form, in combination, a monolithic device. The transformer includes a primary winding that receives an input voltage in a range of 100 V to 4 kV from a power source, via a flexible cable that runs from the proximal end of the catheter body to its distal end. The transformer further includes a secondary winding that up-converts the input voltage to generate an output voltage in a range of 10 kV to 40 kV to be applied to a cathode of the x-ray generator. The cathode emits electrons in response to the applied voltage, and an extraction electrode guides the emitted electrons to an anode, which is preferably formed of a high-Z refractory metal. The impact of the electrons with the anode effects generation of x-ray radiation, a portion of which is transmitted via an x-ray transmissive window to the outside environment. One significant advantage of the device of the invention is that by employing a lower voltage in the body of the catheter and confining a higher voltage to a short, rigid section at the distal end of the catheter, the device provides enhanced mechanical flexibility and lowers the likelihood of electrical breakdown.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种在其尖端处具有x射线发生器单元的导管，其产生具有在有效治疗生物组织的范围内的波长的x射线辐射。 在一个实施例中，x射线发生器单元包括组合形成单片器件的微型x射线发生器和微型变压器。 该变压器包括初级绕组，其通过从导管主体的近端延伸到其远端的柔性电缆从电源接收在100V至4kV的范围内的输入电压。 变压器还包括次级绕组，其对输入电压进行上变频以产生在10kV至40kV的范围内的输出电压以施加到x射线发生器的阴极。 阴极响应于施加的电压发射电子，并且提取电极将发射的电子引导到优选由高Z难熔金属形成的阳极。 具有阳极的电子的影响影响X射线辐射的产生，其一部分经由x射线透射窗口传输到外部环境。 本发明的装置的一个显着优点是通过在导管的主体中采用较低的电压并将更高的电压限制在导管远端处的短的刚性部分，该装置提供增强的机械灵活性并降低 电气故障的可能性。