公开(公告)号：US20180217067A1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-02

申请号：US15747812

申请日：2016-10-14

Applicant: Scott M. GALLAGER ,  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Inventor： Scott M. Gallager

IPC: G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01N33/18

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/44 ,  G01J2003/102 ,  G01J2003/104 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G01N33/1826 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward the early detection of harmful algal blooms. The system employs the ability of whole cell non-contact micro Raman spectroscopy to detect cell pigmentation in such a way that distinct patterns or fingerprints can be assembled. Light field microscopy will provide a fundamentally innovative increase in image and sample volume. Furthermore, darkfield microscopy is employed to capture high-resolution, color images of the detected plankton to increase the accuracy of species identification and classification. Together, this new instrument will provide a powerful yet elegantly simple solution to detection of HAB cells and characterization of environmental conditions.

公开(公告)号：US09772293B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-26

申请号：US14655129

申请日：2013-12-25

Applicant: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology

Inventor： Yoshiyuki Nakano ,  Hideshi Kimoto ,  Takahiko Suzue ,  Shuji Murata

IPC: G01N21/78 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G01N21/80

CPC classification number: G01N21/78 ,  G01L11/02 ,  G01N21/0317 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/80 ,  G01N33/182 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/062 ,  G01N2201/0627

Abstract: An apparatus for accurately measuring carbon dioxide partial pressure even if the apparatus is disposed in an environment at a high ambient water pressure, such as in a deep sea environment. A through hole that penetrates a body portion is formed in the body portion. The body portion is connected to a light source unit and a light receiving element unit. A signal line is disposed to pass through the through hole formed in the body portion. The signal line electrically connects between an amplifier substrate of the light receiving element unit and a CPU substrate of the light source unit to transfer the detection result amplified by the amplifier substrate.

公开(公告)号：US08412469B1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US12698996

申请日：2010-02-02

Applicant: Brad Bebout ,  Erich Fleming ,  Matthew Piccini ,  Christopher Beasley ,  Leslie Bebout

Inventor： Brad Bebout ,  Erich Fleming ,  Matthew Piccini ,  Christopher Beasley ,  Leslie Bebout

IPC: G01B3/00

CPC classification number: A01G33/00 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N2201/0212 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  Y02A40/88 ,  Y02P60/247

Abstract: Mobile system and method for monitoring environmental parameters involved in growth or metabolic transformation of algae in a liquid. Each of one or more mobile apparati, suspended or partly or wholly submerged in the liquid, includes at least first and second environmental sensors that sense and transmit distinct first and second environmental, growth or transformation parameter values, such as liquid temperature, temperature of gas adjacent to and above the exposed surface, liquid pH, liquid salinity, liquid turbidity, O2 dissolved in the liquid, CO2 contained in the liquid, oxidization and reduction potential of the liquid, nutrient concentrations in the liquid, nitrate concentration in the liquid, ammonium concentration in the liquid, bicarbonate concentration in the liquid, phosphate concentration in the liquid, light intensity at the liquid surface, electrical conductivity of the liquid, and a parameter α(alga) associated with growth stage of the alga, using PAM fluorometry or other suitable parameter measurements.

Abstract translation: 用于监测涉及液体中藻类生长或代谢转化的环境参数的移动系统和方法。 悬浮或部分或完全浸没在液体中的一个或多个移动装置中的每一个包括至少第一和第二环境传感器，其感测和传输不同的第一和第二环境，生长或变换参数值，例如液体温度，气体温度 液体pH，液体盐度，液体浊度，溶于液体中的O2，液体中含有的CO2，液体的氧化还原电位，液体中的营养物浓度，液体中的硝酸盐浓度，铵 液体中的浓度，液体中的碳酸氢盐浓度，液体中的磷酸盐浓度，液体表面的光强度，液体的导电性和与藻类的生长阶段相关的参数α（藻类），使用PAM荧光测定法或其他 适当的参数测量。

公开(公告)号：US20120290208A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13104388

申请日：2011-05-10

Applicant: Li Jiang ,  Terizhandur S. Ramakrishnan ,  Timothy G.J. Jones ,  Roy Koveleski ,  Albert Perez, JR.

Inventor： Li Jiang ,  Terizhandur S. Ramakrishnan ,  Timothy G.J. Jones ,  Roy Koveleski ,  Albert Perez, JR.

IPC: G01V5/04 ,  G01J5/02 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/022

Abstract: A sensing apparatus (and corresponding method) for monitoring carbon dioxide dissolved in a liquid solution employs a crystal surrounded in part by a sample chamber such that, in use, the liquid solution is in direct contact with the crystal.

Abstract translation: 用于监测溶解在液体溶液中的二氧化碳的感测装置（和相应的方法）采用部分由样品室包围的晶体，使得在使用中，液体溶液与晶体直接接触。

公开(公告)号：US20120198921A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-09

申请号：US13392098

申请日：2010-07-28

Applicant: Ulrich Lundgreen ,  Aria Farjam

Inventor： Ulrich Lundgreen ,  Aria Farjam

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/8507 ,  B01L3/502715 ,  B01L3/50273 ,  B01L2200/10 ,  B01L2300/0627 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  F04B43/082 ,  F04B43/12 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/11 ,  G01N21/78 ,  G01N33/18 ,  G01N35/1095 ,  G01N2001/4016 ,  G01N2021/0321 ,  G01N2021/0325 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  G01N2021/054 ,  G01N2021/8411 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/024

Abstract: A process analysis unit includes a base module and an exchangeable cartridge module. The base module comprises at least one independent pump drive, and an analyte sensor without a fluidic measuring section. The cartridge module comprises a liquid reservoir tank, a sample taking device, at least one drive-less pump mechanism configured as a peristaltic membrane pump, a fluidic measuring section for the analyte sensor, and a plastic material plate with groove-like microfluidic channels configured to connect the liquid reservoir tank, the at least one drive-less pump mechanism, and a measuring section. The drive-less pump mechanism is driven pneumatically and pumps a liquid from the liquid reservoir tank. When the cartridge module is connected to the base module, the at least one drive-less pump mechanism is connected to and is driven by the at least one independent pump drive, and the fluidic measuring section is connected to the analyte sensor.

Abstract translation: 过程分析单元包括基本模块和可更换盒式模块。 基本模块包括至少一个独立的泵驱动器和不具有流体测量部分的分析物传感器。 盒式模块包括液体储存罐，取样装置，配置为蠕动膜泵的至少一个无驱动泵机构，用于分析物传感器的流体测量部分，以及配置有凹槽状微流体通道的塑料材料板 连接储液箱，至少一个无驱动泵机构和测量部。 无驱动泵机构被气动地驱动，并从液体储存罐泵送液体。 当墨盒模块连接到基座模块时，至少一个无驱动泵机构连接到并由至少一个独立泵驱动器驱动，并且流体测量部分连接到分析物传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20110156548A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12648698

申请日：2009-12-29

Applicant: Yen-Shih SHEN ,  Shiarng-Bin YOUR ,  Ta-Chuan WENG

Inventor： Yen-Shih SHEN ,  Shiarng-Bin YOUR ,  Ta-Chuan WENG

IPC: A47B81/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/01 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: A waterproof housing structure for portable optical analyzer mainly comprises a hard upper casing, a lower casing and a fastening element. The hard upper casing contains an outer rim and an inner rim. The lower casing contains a hard inner shell and a pliable cap. The hard inner shell has a trapezoidal rim which has a first trapezoidal surface and a second trapezoidal surface lower than the first trapezoidal surface. The pliable cap wraps a portion of outer surface of the hard inner shell, and has an outer edge and an inner edge mating the upper casing. The fastening element fastens the hard upper casing to the lower casing. Thus the two irregular rims and edges can be coupled to prevent liquid permeation. Fabrication and assembly during production or repair and maintenance are simpler. It also improves grasp feeling and anti-slipping effect on the handgrip of the portable optical analyzer.

Abstract translation: 用于便携式光学分析仪的防水外壳结构主要包括硬上壳体，下壳体和紧固元件。 硬上壳体包含外缘和内缘。 下壳体包含硬内壳和柔韧的帽。 硬内壳具有梯形边缘，其具有比第一梯形表面低的第一梯形表面和第二梯形表面。 柔性帽包裹硬内壳的外表面的一部分，并且具有与上壳体相配合的外边缘和内边缘。 紧固元件将硬上壳体固定到下壳体。 因此，可以联接两个不规则的边缘和边缘以防止液体渗透。 生产或修理和维护期间的制造和组装更简单。 它还提高了便携式光学分析仪手柄的抓握感和防滑效果。

公开(公告)号：US07416701B2

公开(公告)日：2008-08-26

申请号：US11299784

申请日：2005-12-13

Applicant: Eugene Tokhtuev ,  Anatoly Skirda ,  Viktor Slobodyan ,  Christopher Owen

Inventor： Eugene Tokhtuev ,  Anatoly Skirda ,  Viktor Slobodyan ,  Christopher Owen

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/66 ,  G01N15/06 ,  G01N33/00 ,  C12Q1/68

CPC classification number: G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/276 ,  G01N21/278 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N33/1826 ,  G01N2021/6417 ,  G01N2021/6419 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6478 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/024 ,  G01N2201/0627 ,  G01N2201/0693 ,  Y10T29/49 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T436/108331

Abstract: A multichannel fluorosensor includes an optical module and an electronic module combined in a watertight housing with an underwater connector. The fluorosensor has an integral calibrator for periodical sensitivity validation of the fluorosensor. The optical module has one or several excitation channels and one or several emission channels that use a mutual focusing system. To increase efficiency, the excitation and emission channels each have a micro-collimator made with one or more ball lenses. Each excitation channel has a light emitting diode and an optical filter. Each emission channel has a photodiode with a preamplifier and an optical filter. The electronic module connects directly to the optical module and includes a lock-in amplifier, a power supply and a controller with an A/D converter and a connector. The calibrator provides a response proportional to the excitation intensity, and matches with spectral parameter of fluorescence for the analyzed fluorescent substance.

Abstract translation: 多通道氟传感器包括光学模块和组合在具有水下连接器的防水壳体中的电子模块。 氟传感器具有用于氟传感器周期灵敏度验证的积分校准器。 光学模块具有一个或多个激发通道和使用相互聚焦系统的一个或多个发射通道。 为了提高效率，激发和发射通道各自具有由一个或多个球透镜制成的微型准直器。 每个激励通道都有一个发光二极管和一个滤光器。 每个发射通道具有带有前置放大器和光学滤波器的光电二极管。 电子模块直接连接到光模块，包括锁定放大器，电源和带有A / D转换器和连接器的控制器。 校准器提供与激发强度成比例的响应，并与分析的荧光物质的荧光光谱参数相匹配。

公开(公告)号：US07180594B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US10856885

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Paul C. Williams

Inventor： Paul C. Williams

IPC: G01N21/00 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01N21/534 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/4785 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2021/8535 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/024 ,  G01N2201/1242 ,  G01N2201/12746

Abstract: An in-situ technique is provided for automatically verifying proper operation of a photometric device, such as a cell density probe (CDP). The CDP has a first detector and a second detector. The first detector senses light that is transmitted from a light source of the CDP. The second detector senses light that has passed through an optical gap at a tip of the CDP, wherein the sensed light has been reduced in intensity due to light absorption. Electrical current provided to the light source is reduced, and the resultant values of a light characteristic (such as intensity) are sensed. These values from the detectors are compared against one or more predicted values. If the CDP is operating properly, the values from the detectors will be consistent with the predicted values. If there is a malfunction in the CDP, then the values from the detectors will be inconsistent with the predicted values.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于自动验证诸如细胞密度探针（CDP）的光度测量装置的正确操作的原位技术。 CDP具有第一检测器和第二检测器。 第一检测器感测从CDP的光源传输的光。 第二检测器感测已经通过CDP顶端的光学间隙的光，其中感测的光由于光吸收而被强度降低。 降低了提供给光源的电流，并且感测出光特性（如强度）的合成值。 来自检测器的这些值与一个或多个预测值进行比较。 如果CDP正常工作，检测器的值将与预测值一致。 如果CDP出现故障，则检测器的值将与预测值不一致。

公开(公告)号：US20050264816A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US10856885

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: Paul Williams

Inventor： Paul Williams

IPC: C12M1/34 ,  G01J1/32 ,  G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/53 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01N21/534 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/4785 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2021/8535 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/024 ,  G01N2201/1242 ,  G01N2201/12746

Abstract: An in-situ technique is provided for automatically verifying proper operation of a photometric device, such as a cell density probe (CDP). The CDP has a first detector and a second detector. The first detector senses light that is transmitted from a light source of the CDP. The second detector senses light that has passed through an optical gap at a tip of the CDP, wherein the sensed light has been reduced in intensity due to light absorption. Electrical current provided to the light source is reduced, and the resultant values of a light characteristic (such as intensity) at the first and second detectors are sensed. These values from the detectors are compared against one or more predicted values. If the CDP is operating properly, the values from the detectors will be consistent with the predicted values. If there is a malfunction in the CDP, then the values from the detectors will be inconsistent with the predicted values.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于自动验证诸如细胞密度探针（CDP）的光度测量装置的正确操作的原位技术。 CDP具有第一检测器和第二检测器。 第一检测器感测从CDP的光源传输的光。 第二检测器感测已经通过CDP顶端的光学间隙的光，其中感测的光由于光吸收而被强度降低。 提供给光源的电流减小，并且感测在第一和第二检测器处的​​光特性（例如强度）的合成值。 来自检测器的这些值与一个或多个预测值进行比较。 如果CDP正常工作，检测器的值将与预测值一致。 如果CDP出现故障，则检测器的值将与预测值不一致。

公开(公告)号：US6111249A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-29

申请号：US118405

申请日：1998-07-17

Applicant: William Garner, III

Inventor： William Garner, III

IPC: G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/85 ,  H01J40/14 ,  H01J5/02

CPC classification number: G01N21/8507 ,  G01N33/1886 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N2201/0218 ,  G01N2201/0648

Abstract: An apparatus for housing a submergible optical sensor is provided. The apparatus comprises a sensor body having a sensor opening. The sensor body is operable to protect a sensor when submerged in a fluid. A shutter is disposed above the sensor opening. A motor couples to the shutter and can rotate the shutter. A controller couples to the motor and is operable to cause the motor to rotate the shutter such that the sensor opening is exposed when the sensor takes a measurement. The controller is further operable to cause the motor to rotate the shutter such that the shutter covers the sensor opening when the sensor is not taking a measurement.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于容纳潜水光学传感器的装置。 该装置包括具有传感器开口的传感器主体。 传感器主体可操作以在浸没在流体中时保护传感器。 在传感器开口上方设有快门。 电机耦合到快门并可旋转快门。 控制器耦合到电动机并且可操作地使电动机旋转闸门，使得当传感器进行测量时传感器开口暴露。 控制器还可操作以使电动机旋转快门，使得当传感器未进行测量时，快门覆盖传感器开口。