Infrared spectrometer for the measurement of isotopic ratios
    11.
    发明授权
    Infrared spectrometer for the measurement of isotopic ratios 有权
    用于测量同位素比率的红外光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US06486474B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-11-26

    申请号:US09374719

    申请日:1999-08-13

    IPC分类号: G01N110

    摘要: An infrared spectrometer for the determination of isotopic ratios of gaseous compounds includes a broad-band infrared light source, a spectral selector, a sample compartment, an infrared detector, and a processor. The spectral selector selectively transmits a wavelength window of infrared light covering a range of wavelengths in which the wavelength window can be selected alternatively to overlap with a wavelength range primarily absorbed by a compound with a first isotope or by the compound with a second isotope. The sample compartment holds a gas sample and includes a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The infrared spectrometer can be used to detect isotopic ratios of carbon dioxide, where enhancement of 13CO2 can indicate metabolic activity of an infection, for example by H. pylori, or of specific enzymes. Preferred embodiments use a particular multipass optical cell that includes a field mirror and a multi-segment objective mirror.

    摘要翻译: 用于测定气体化合物的同位素比率的红外光谱仪包括宽带红外光源,光谱选择器,样品室,红外检测器和处理器。 频谱选择器选择性地透射覆盖波长范围的红外光的波长窗口,其中波长窗口可以选择性地与主要被具有第一同位素的化合物吸收的波长范围重叠,或者与具有第二同位素的化合物重叠。 样品室容纳气体样品,并包括气体入口和气体出口。 红外光谱仪可用于检测二氧化碳的同位素比例,其中13CO2的增强可以指示感染的代谢活动,例如幽门螺杆菌或特异性酶。 优选实施例使用包括场反射镜和多分段物镜反射镜的特定多通道光学单元。

    ACOUSTIC FLUID PRESENCE/ABSENCE DETECTION
    14.
    发明申请
    ACOUSTIC FLUID PRESENCE/ABSENCE DETECTION 有权
    声学流体存在/不检测

    公开(公告)号:US20100141460A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:US12329788

    申请日:2008-12-08

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00 G01F23/296

    摘要: An acoustic sensor detects presence and/or absence of fluid in a fluid delivery medium. The acoustic sensor detects fluid absence based on the difference of the speed of sound between air and a fluid. For example, the acoustic sensor may detect fluid absence based on a phase shift between acoustic signals transmitted through the fluid delivery medium when fluid is present as compared to acoustic signals transmitted through the fluid delivery medium when fluid is absent, e.g., when air or bubbles are present in the fluid delivery medium.

    摘要翻译: 声传感器检测流体输送介质中流体的存在和/或不存在。 声学传感器基于空气和流体之间的声速的差异来检测流体不存在。 例如,当存在流体时,声传感器可以基于通过流体输送介质传输的声信号之间的相移来检测流体不存在,与当流体不存在时通过流体输送介质传播的声信号相比,例如当空气或气泡 存在于流体输送介质中。

    Portable multi-channel device for optically testing a liquid sample
    15.
    发明授权
    Portable multi-channel device for optically testing a liquid sample 有权
    用于光学测试液体样品的便携式多通道设备

    公开(公告)号:US07491366B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-17

    申请号:US11070647

    申请日:2005-03-03

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    CPC分类号: G01N21/251 G01N21/51

    摘要: A portable multi-channel device for optically testing of a liquid sample includes a controller; and a sample holder with a cylindrical sample compartment and at least two optical channels respectively for measuring turbidity of the sample liquid and for measuring one other optical property of the sample liquid. Each of the optical channels including: a light source placed at one end of the channel, a main detector placed across the sample compartment from the light source, a reference detector for measuring an intensity of light emitted by the light source, and an excitation focusing optic for directing a light emitted by the light source through the sample compartment towards the main detector. Signals from the reference detector of the channel, the main detector of the channel, and another main detector of another channel perpendicular to the channel are processed by the controller to evaluate the turbidity of the liquid sample.

    摘要翻译: 用于光学测试液体样品的便携式多通道装置包括控制器; 以及分别具有圆柱形样品室和至少两个光学通道的样品保持器,用于测量样品液体的浊度并测量样品液体的另一个光学性质。 每个光通道包括:放置在通道一端的光源,从光源穿过样品室放置的主检测器,用于测量由光源发射的光的强度的参考检测器,以及激发聚焦 用于将由光源发射的光引导通过样品室朝向主检测器。 来自信道的参考检测器,通道的主检测器和垂直于通道的另一个通道的另一个主检测器的信号由控制器处理以评估液体样品的浊度。

    Multiplexed sensor array
    16.
    发明授权
    Multiplexed sensor array 失效
    多路传感器阵列

    公开(公告)号:US06494616B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-17

    申请号:US09632405

    申请日:2000-08-04

    IPC分类号: G01K300

    CPC分类号: G01K1/026 G01D3/02

    摘要: A sensor array includes a plurality of sensors connected to two or more groups of wires such that individual sensors can be addressed. No two sensors are connected to the same two wires. The groups of wires are connected to multiplexers or the like to address particular wires connecting a unique sensor. Dramatically improved accuracy is obtained by connecting rectifiers in series with the sensors to significantly reduce reverse current through a sensor that can lead to significant errors. In some preferred embodiments, the array includes a plurality of temperature sensors, especially for use in measuring temperature at different depths in a body of water

    摘要翻译: 传感器阵列包括连接到两组或多组电线的多个传感器,使得各个传感器可被寻址。 没有两个传感器连接到相同的两根电线。 电线组连接到多路复用器等以寻址连接独特传感器的特定电线。 通过将整流器与传感器串联连接获得显着提高的精度,以显着减少通过传感器的反向电流,从而导致严重的误差。 在一些优选实施例中,阵列包括多个温度传感器,特别是用于测量水体不同深度处的温度

    Acoustic fluid presence/absence detection
    18.
    发明授权
    Acoustic fluid presence/absence detection 有权
    声流体存在/不存在检测

    公开(公告)号:US08120500B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-02-21

    申请号:US12329788

    申请日:2008-12-08

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00 G01F23/296

    摘要: An acoustic sensor detects presence and/or absence of fluid in a fluid delivery medium. The acoustic sensor detects fluid absence based on the difference of the speed of sound between air and a fluid. For example, the acoustic sensor may detect fluid absence based on a phase shift between acoustic signals transmitted through the fluid delivery medium when fluid is present as compared to acoustic signals transmitted through the fluid delivery medium when fluid is absent, e.g., when air or bubbles are present in the fluid delivery medium.

    摘要翻译: 声传感器检测流体输送介质中流体的存在和/或不存在。 声学传感器基于空气和流体之间的声速的差异来检测流体不存在。 例如,当存在流体时,声传感器可以基于通过流体输送介质传输的声信号之间的相移来检测流体不存在,与当流体不存在时通过流体输送介质传播的声信号相比,例如当空气或气泡 存在于流体输送介质中。

    HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MONITORING
    19.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20100315244A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-16

    申请号:US12787097

    申请日:2010-05-25

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    摘要: A system and associated processes monitor hand hygiene compliance. The system includes hand hygiene product dispensers positioned within areas of concern (AOC) in a facility in which hand hygiene events are to be monitored. The dispensers detect dispense events initiated at the dispenser and transmit a dispense event signal indicative that a dispense event occurred along with dispenser identification information. The system also includes a plurality of compliance badges, each worn by a different person in the facility. Each compliance badge receives dispense event signals corresponding dispenser identification information associated with dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. The badges store dispense event records associated with each dispense event initiated by the wearer and thus keep track of all dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. One or more data gathering stations positioned at various locations through the facility receive the dispense event information from the individual badges when they come within range. The dispense event information may then be transferred to a local or remote computer for analysis and reporting on hand hygiene events taking place within the facility.

    HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MONITORING
    20.
    发明申请
    HAND HYGIENE COMPLIANCE MONITORING 有权
    手卫生监察

    公开(公告)号:US20100315243A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-16

    申请号:US12787064

    申请日:2010-05-25

    IPC分类号: G08B21/00

    摘要: A system and associated processes monitor hand hygiene compliance. The system includes hand hygiene product dispensers positioned within areas of concern (AOC) in a facility in which hand hygiene events are to be monitored. The dispensers detect dispense events initiated at the dispenser and transmit a dispense event signal indicative that a dispense event occurred along with dispenser identification information. The system also includes a plurality of compliance badges, each worn by a different person in the facility. Each compliance badge receives dispense event signals corresponding dispenser identification information associated with dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. The badges store dispense event records associated with each dispense event initiated by the wearer and thus keep track of all dispense events initiated by the wearer of the compliance badge. One or more data gathering stations positioned at various locations through the facility receive the dispense event information from the individual badges when they come within range. The dispense event information may then be transferred to a local or remote computer for analysis and reporting on hand hygiene events taking place within the facility.

    摘要翻译: 系统和相关过程监控手卫生合规性。 该系统包括在需要监控手卫生事件的设施中定位在关注区域(AOC)内的手卫生产品分配器。 分配器检测在分配器处发起的分配事件,并发送指示分发事件发生的分配事件信号以及分配器识别信息。 该系统还包括多个合规徽章,每个符合徽章由设备中的不同人员佩戴。 每个合格标准接收与由合规徽章的佩戴者发起的分配事件相关联的分配标识信息的分配事件信号。 徽章存储与佩戴者发起的每个分配事件相关联的事件记录,并且因此跟踪佩戴者遵守徽章发起的所有分发事件。 通过设施定位在不同位置的一个或多个数据收集站当它们进入范围内时,从个体徽章接收分配事件信息。 分配事件信息随后可被传送到本地或远程计算机,用于分析和报告在设施内发生的手卫生事件。