公开(公告)号：US08323565B2

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US12055880

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Gordon C. Ford

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/0099 ,  B65G47/907 ,  F27B17/02 ,  F27D3/00 ,  F27D2099/0015 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: A crucible handling shuttle includes a pair of opposed dual crucible-gripping arms mounted on a rotatable head and moves between an induction furnace pedestal and a crucible loading station, such that one pair of arms pick up a crucible loaded with a preweighed sample, the shuttle moves to the induction furnace, where the other pair of arms grip and remove a spent crucible. The shutter head then rotates to deposit the new sample-holding crucible onto the pedestal and subsequently moves out of the furnace area to a sample disposal chute positioned between the crucible loading station and the furnace, whereupon the spent crucible is dropped for disposal. The shuttle head is then rotated and moved to the loading station to pick up a new crucible.

Abstract translation: 坩埚处理梭包括一对相对的双坩埚夹持臂，其安装在可旋转头部上并在感应炉底座和坩埚装载站之间移动，使得一对臂拾取装载有预称样品的坩埚，梭子 移动到感应炉，另一对手臂抓住并取出用过的坩埚。 然后，快门头旋转以将新的样品保持坩埚沉积到基座上，随后从炉区域移出到位于坩埚装载站和炉子之间的样品处理槽，然后将废坩埚放下以便处置。 然后将梭头旋转并移动到装载站以拾取新的坩埚。

公开(公告)号：US20120213244A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13358096

申请日：2012-01-25

Applicant: Octavio R. Latino ,  Gordon C. Ford ,  Lloyd A. Allen

Inventor： Octavio R. Latino ,  Gordon C. Ford ,  Lloyd A. Allen

IPC: H05B3/62

CPC classification number: G01N31/12 ,  F27B17/02 ,  H05B3/62

Abstract: An electrode for a resistance analytical furnace has a crucible-engaging surface and an end spaced from the crucible-engaging surface having a plurality of grooves formed therein. A manifold mounted on the end of the electrode defines a dust recovery plenum and includes an outlet communicating with the plenum for coupling to a vacuum source to remove debris from the electrode. The improved electrode and electrode cleaning manifold positioned on the electrode provides a turbulent airflow for removal of dust and debris from an analytical furnace.

Abstract translation: 用于电阻分析炉的电极具有坩埚接合表面和与坩埚接合表面间隔开的端部，其中形成有多个槽。 安装在电极端部的歧管限定了灰尘回收气室，并且包括与气室连通的出口，用于联接到真空源以从电极去除碎屑。 位于电极上的改进的电极和电极清洁歧管提供湍流气流，用于从分析炉中除去灰尘和碎屑。

公开(公告)号：US20080253870A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：US12055880

申请日：2008-03-26

Applicant: Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Gordon C. Ford

IPC: B65G65/02 ,  G01N31/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/0099 ,  B65G47/907 ,  F27B17/02 ,  F27D3/00 ,  F27D2099/0015 ,  Y02P10/253

Abstract: A crucible handling shuttle includes a pair of opposed dual crucible-gripping arms mounted on a rotatable head and moves between an induction furnace pedestal and a crucible loading station, such that one pair of arms pick up a crucible loaded with a preweighed sample, the shuttle moves to the induction furnace, where the other pair of arms grip and remove a spent crucible. The shutter head then rotates to deposit the new sample-holding crucible onto the pedestal and subsequently moves out of the furnace area to a sample disposal chute positioned between the crucible loading station and the furnace, whereupon the spent crucible is dropped for disposal. The shuttle head is then rotated and moved to the loading station to pick up a new crucible.

Abstract translation: 坩埚处理梭包括一对相对的双坩埚夹持臂，其安装在可旋转头部上并在感应炉底座和坩埚装载站之间移动，使得一对臂拾取装载有预称样品的坩埚，梭子 移动到感应炉，另一对手臂抓住并取出用过的坩埚。 然后，快门头旋转以将新的样品保持坩埚沉积到基座上，随后从炉区域移出到位于坩埚装载站和炉子之间的样品处理槽，然后将废坩埚放下以便处置。 然后将梭头旋转并移动到装载站以拾取新的坩埚。

公开(公告)号：US06291802B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US09705402

申请日：2000-11-03

Applicant: Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Gordon C. Ford

IPC: F27B938

CPC classification number: F27B17/02 ,  F27D1/18

Abstract: A sample introduction system includes a drop chamber which can be sealed and outgassed and which includes a movable jaw selectively holding the sample in position above a conduit communicating with an open crucible for receiving a sample once the jaw has been moved to an open position releasing the sample. The jaw is actuated by a magnetic field which moves the jaw in an entirely enclosed system, thereby preventing the introduction of atmospheric contaminants during the operation of the sample dropping jaw from a closed, sample holding position to an open sample releasing position. By providing a magnetic actuator, such as a solenoid, for operation of the jaw, the sample chamber remains sealed during the sample dropping operation preventing contaminants from interfering with the analytical results.

Abstract translation: 样品引入系统包括可以密封和脱气的液滴室，其包括可动夹爪，其可选地将样品保持在与开放坩埚连通的导管上方的位置，一旦颚已经移动到打开位置，释放 样品。 钳口由磁场驱动，该磁场使颚板在完全封闭的系统中移动，从而防止在将样品滴下钳口从关闭的样品保持位置操作到打开的样品释放位置期间引入大气污染物。 通过提供诸如螺线管的磁性致动器，用于钳口的操作，在样品滴下操作期间样品室保持密封，防止污染物干扰分析结果。

公开(公告)号：US4579313A

公开(公告)日：1986-04-01

申请号：US703829

申请日：1985-02-21

Applicant: Keith J. Adani ,  Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Keith J. Adani ,  Gordon C. Ford

IPC: B24B37/30 ,  B29C70/72

CPC classification number: B24B37/30 ,  B29C70/72 ,  B29L2031/3425

Abstract: A sample mounting system includes a coupon holder having a plurality of apertures defining in part mold cavities for supporting a plurality of printed circuit board coupons on the holder. A removable mold is also provided and engages the coupon holder to define mold cavities into which molding resin is poured. The mold is then removed from the coupon holder which is secured in an annular stop ring and mounted to a polishing machine for polishing coupons molded in place with respect to the holder.

Abstract translation: 样品安装系统包括具有多个孔的试样保持器，多个孔部分限定模腔，用于支撑保持器上的多个印刷电路板试样。 还提供了一个可移除的模具，并且与试样盒夹持件接合以限定模制树脂浇注到其中的模腔。 然后将模具从固定在环形止动环中的固定件保持器上取下，并安装到抛光机上，以抛光相对于保持器成型在适当位置的试样。

公开(公告)号：US08884193B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-11

申请号：US12889628

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Gordon C. Ford

IPC: F27B14/00 ,  H05B3/62 ,  F27B17/02 ,  F27B14/14 ,  F27B14/08

CPC classification number: F27D7/06 ,  F27B14/061 ,  F27B14/08 ,  F27B14/14 ,  F27B17/02 ,  F27B2014/066 ,  F27B2014/0825 ,  F27D11/06 ,  F27D99/0073 ,  F27D2007/063 ,  F27D2201/00 ,  H05B6/26

Abstract: A combustion tube mounting system releasably mounts a combustion tube to an aperture in the floor of a furnace housing. The combustion tube has a base assembly with a cam and can be manually or automatically unlocked by cam pins in the floor for selectively engaging the cam for lowering the combustion tube from the floor of the furnace. When a new combustion tube is placed on the lower seal assembly and raised, it automatically aligns and engages the upper furnace seal and engages cams on the floor of the furnace housing which lock the combustion tube in place as it is introduced into the furnace.

Abstract translation: 燃烧管安装系统将燃烧管可释放地安装到炉壳的地板中的孔。 燃烧管具有带凸轮的基座组件，并且可以通过地板中的凸轮销来手动或自动地解锁，用于选择性地接合用于将燃烧管从炉底降低的凸轮。 当新的燃烧管放置在下密封组件上并升起时，它自动对准并接合上炉密封件，并接合炉壳的地板上的凸轮，该燃烧管将其引入到炉中时将燃烧管锁定就位。

公开(公告)号：US08377397B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US13223589

申请日：2011-09-01

Applicant: Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Gordon C. Ford

IPC: B01L3/14 ,  G01N31/12

CPC classification number: G01N31/12 ,  F27B17/02

Abstract: A combustion tube comprises a generally cylindrical body with an outwardly extending annular tube stop spaced from one end of the combustion tube for engaging a combustion tube mounting assembly and fixing the tube in a precise position. Near the opposite end of the tube is an enlarged opening for receiving an upper seal assembly of a combustion furnace with the outer annular shoulder of the upper end of the tube having a rolled edge to facilitate the insertion of the tube through the seal in the upper seal assembly of the furnace. The combustion tube is made of quartz glass to withstand the temperatures encountered in the furnace. The combustion tube is specifically designed and adapted to be precisely positioned in an induction furnace with an easy tube removal system for the furnace.

Abstract translation: 燃烧管包括大致圆柱体，其具有与燃烧管的一端间隔开的向外延伸的环形管止动件，用于接合燃烧管安装组件并将管固定在精确位置。 在管的相对端附近是用于容纳燃烧炉的上密封组件的扩大开口，其中管的上端的外环形肩部具有卷边，以便于管穿过上部的密封件 密封组装炉。 燃烧管由石英玻璃制成，以承受炉中遇到的温度。 燃烧管是专门设计和适于精确定位在感应炉中，具有用于炉的容易的管道去除系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110150609A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US13032844

申请日：2011-02-23

Applicant: Gordon C. Ford ,  Raghu Murthy

Inventor： Gordon C. Ford ,  Raghu Murthy

IPC: B65G47/90

CPC classification number: G01N35/0099

Abstract: A crucible handling shuttle includes a pair of opposed dual crucible-gripping arms mounted on a rotatable head. The shuttle is removably plugged into a sliding block of a carriage to move between a furnace and a crucible loading station. The carriage includes mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic plugs or sockets which couple to mating sockets or plugs of the shuttle. A linear actuator extends between the carriage and the furnace base to raise and lower the carriage and shuttle coupled thereto.

Abstract translation: 坩埚处理梭包括一对安装在可旋转头上的相对的双坩埚夹持臂。 梭子可移除地插入滑架的滑动块中，以在炉和坩埚装载站之间移动。 滑架包括耦合到梭子的配合插座或插头的机械，电气和气动插头或插座。 线性致动器在托架和炉基座之间延伸，以升高和降低与其相连的托架和梭。

公开(公告)号：US5313047A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-17

申请号：US025228

申请日：1993-03-02

Applicant: Larry S. O'Brien ,  Gordon C. Ford ,  Peter M. Willis ,  Ronald A. Klemm

Inventor： Larry S. O'Brien ,  Gordon C. Ford ,  Peter M. Willis ,  Ronald A. Klemm

IPC: B01L3/04 ,  G01N1/44 ,  F27B17/02

CPC classification number: B01L3/04 ,  G01N1/44

Abstract: An interchangeable module for supporting a receptacle into which a molten sample, prepared by a fluxer, can be poured for analysis. One module can support a resistively heated casting dish into which a molten sample can be poured and cooled to form a solid sample for instrumental analysis. This module includes an insulator having a depression for receipt of a casting dish. A heating coil is positioned below the recession. A cooling gas conduit extends through the insulator support. The insulator is supported on a frame. The frame is supported on a back plate.

Abstract translation: 用于支撑容器的可互换模块，由熔剂制备的熔融样品可以倒入其中进行分析。 一个模块可以支持电阻加热的铸造盘，熔融样品可以倒入并冷却，形成固体样品进行仪器分析。 该模块包括具有用于接收铸造盘的凹部的绝缘体。 加热线圈位于经济衰退之下。 冷却气体导管延伸穿过绝缘体支撑件。 绝缘体支撑在框架上。 框架支撑在背板上。

公开(公告)号：US5155547A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-13

申请号：US485173

申请日：1990-02-26

Applicant: Ted J. Casper ,  Joel C. Mitchell ,  Gordon C. Ford

Inventor： Ted J. Casper ,  Joel C. Mitchell ,  Gordon C. Ford

IPC: G01N21/73 ,  H05H1/46

CPC classification number: H01J37/32165 ,  H05H1/46

Abstract: A multiple frequency plasma torch activation circuit includes a system driver circuit with a pair of different frequency sources and a selector switch which allows one of the sources to be coupled to a splitter assembly which applies signals to a pair of independent power amplifiers having their outputs applied to a combiner assembly and to the plasma torch inductor. A detector circuit provides signals to a power control circuit which includes forward and reflected power monitoring and an impedance matching circuit for optimum coupling of the frequencies to the inductive load.

Abstract translation: 多频等离子体焰炬激活电路包括具有一对不同频率源的系统驱动器电路和选择器开关，该选择开关允许一个源耦合到分离器组件，该分离器组件将信号施加到其输出应用的一对独立功率放大器 到组合器组件和等离子体焰炬电感器。 检测器电路向功率控制电路提供信号，该电源控制电路包括正向和反射功率监测以及阻抗匹配电路，用于将频率最佳耦合到感性负载。