公开(公告)号：US4967095A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-30

申请号：US411910

申请日：1989-09-25

Applicant: Josef Berger ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  John L. Vaught

Inventor： Josef Berger ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  John L. Vaught

IPC: G01N15/02 ,  G01N15/06 ,  G01N21/94

CPC classification number: G01N15/02 ,  G01N21/94 ,  G01N2015/0681

Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting and classifying particles on a surface in which condensation is used to enlarge particles. An apparatus of the present invention includes a heatable wick disposed over a test surface and in fluid communication with a source of volatile liquid. A zone of vapor supersaturation is thus created in which condensation on particles on the surface can occur. A light beam directed onto the surface scans the surface. Droplets are detected by means of light scattered from the droplets. In an alternate embodiment a stream of carrier gas may be provided around the wick or bubbled through a jar of volatile liquid to direct a vapor toward the test surface. In another embodiment, multiple wicks communicate with different sources of volatile liquids. In a method of the invention, mulitple scans are made with either different levels of vapor supersaturation or different vapor compositions. Comparing particles in each scan allows one to classify particles into different size ranges or chemical type.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测和分类表面的颗粒的方法和装置，其中使用冷凝物来扩大颗粒。 本发明的装置包括设置在测试表面上并与挥发性液体源流体连通的可加热芯。 因此产生蒸气过饱和区，其中可以发生表面上的颗粒上的冷凝。 指向表面的光束扫描表面。 通过从液滴散射的光来检测液滴。 在替代实施例中，可以在芯周围提供载气流，或者通过一罐挥发性液体鼓泡，以将蒸气引向测试表面。 在另一个实施例中，多个芯与不同的挥发性液体源连通。 在本发明的方法中，多重扫描是用不同水平的蒸气过饱和或不同的蒸汽组成制成的。 比较每个扫描中的粒子可以将粒子分类成不同的粒度范围或化学类型。

公开(公告)号：US4384298A

公开(公告)日：1983-05-17

申请号：US358551

申请日：1982-03-16

Applicant: Lawrence J. LaBarre ,  Bernard M. Oliver ,  Charles E. Tyler ,  Dennis C. Thompson ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Douglass McManigill

Inventor： Lawrence J. LaBarre ,  Bernard M. Oliver ,  Charles E. Tyler ,  Dennis C. Thompson ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Douglass McManigill

IPC: G01D9/40 ,  G01D15/24 ,  G01D15/16

CPC classification number: G01D9/40 ,  G01D15/24 ,  G03G2215/0183

Abstract: An X-Y recorder for high speed plotting on a plain web, i.e., a web without registration holes or other special means to maintain alignment of the web during plotting. Two embodiments of these plotters are disclosed with one degree of motion being achieved by moving the web and the second degree of motion being obtained by moving a pen assembly substantially perpendicularly to the movement of the web. To enhance the repeatability of the plotting on the web as it is moved back and forth, a random rough surfaced drive wheel assembly is included with that wheel surface making indentations along one surface of the driven edge of the web as it is first passed through the drive wheel assembly. Then as the web is reversed, these indentations substantially remesh with the random rough surface of the drive wheels.

Abstract translation: 一种X-Y记录仪，用于在普通纸幅上进行高速绘图，即，没有记录孔的纸幅或其他特殊装置，以在绘图期间保持幅材的对准。 公开了这些绘图机的两个实施例，其中一个程度的运动是通过移动卷筒纸而获得的，而第二运动程度是通过基本上垂直于卷筒纸的运动移动笔组件而获得的。 为了提高在网上移动的绘图的重复性，随机的粗糙表面的驱动轮组件被包括在该轮表面中，沿着幅材的从动边缘的一个表面进行压痕，因为它首先通过 驱动轮总成。 然后当网反向时，这些压痕基本上与驱动轮的随机粗糙表面重新组合。

公开(公告)号：US4030105A

公开(公告)日：1977-06-14

申请号：US617137

申请日：1975-09-26

Applicant: Armand P. Neukermans

Inventor： Armand P. Neukermans

IPC: B41J2/42 ,  B41J2/43 ,  G03G5/16 ,  G03G19/00 ,  G11B5/29

CPC classification number: B41J2/43 ,  G03G19/00

Abstract: A magnetographic printing apparatus is disclosed which uses an electronically generated information stream to produce a visually readable image on a copy output medium. The high speed transfer of input information to the copy medium is accomplished by the direct writing of information pages with a magnetic write head less than the width of a page onto a magnetic buffer web. The latent magnetic image on the buffer web is transferred to a copy web wherein the pages are developed onto the copy medium at speeds approximating the direct writing time.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用电子产生的信息流在复制输出介质上产生视觉上可读的图像的磁光印刷设备。 输入信息到复制介质的高速传送是通过将磁头写入头直接写入到磁缓冲卷筒纸上的页面宽度来实现的。 将缓冲网上的潜在磁图像转印到复印网上，其中以接近直接写入时间的速度将页面显影到复印介质上。

公开(公告)号：US4010366A

公开(公告)日：1977-03-01

申请号：US615612

申请日：1975-09-22

Applicant: Armand P. Neukermans ,  Dale R. Ims

Inventor： Armand P. Neukermans ,  Dale R. Ims

IPC: G01T1/29 ,  G01T1/38 ,  H01J49/40 ,  H01J39/34

CPC classification number: H01J49/40 ,  G01T1/29 ,  G01T1/38

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for the measurement of the mass and/or charge of a charged particle. The method involves injecting the particle into a sampling device made up of a tube comprising a Faraday cage with a region of a grounded conductive material on either end of it. The particle flows through the tube in a stream of gas and as it passes through the Faraday cage it induces a charge on the cage wall. By measuring the magnitude of the induced charge or its duration in the cage, the magnitude of the charge on the particle or the mass of the particle can be determined.

公开(公告)号：US08192488B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US11886134

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: S. George Lesinski ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Richard L. Grant ,  Kevyn Irving

Inventor： S. George Lesinski ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Richard L. Grant ,  Kevyn Irving

IPC: A61F2/18

CPC classification number: A61F11/004 ,  A61B17/1679 ,  H04R25/606

Abstract: A set of fenestration burrs, for fenestrating otic capsule bone (34), includes an initial burr (150) and a sequence of fenestration polishing burrs (180). A polishing burr (152, 1521), of each of the burrs (150, 180), carries at least one spiraling flute (166, 166′). Fenestrations (36) piercing the bone (34) formed using the burrs (150, 180) exhibit uniform diameters while excluding bone dust from the inner ear. An implantable casing (72) includes a hollow collar (76) from which projects a hollow sleeve (74) receivable into the fenestration (36). The casing (72) is secured there by at least one prong (92, 102) jutting from the sleeve (74). A therapeutic appliance (134) is insertable into the casing (72). A flange (116) extending from one end of the sleeve (74) carries at least one L-shaped slot (122) open at one end and extending circumferentially around the flange (116).

Abstract translation: 开窗眼胶囊（34）的一组开窗毛刺包括初始毛刺（150）和开窗抛光毛刺序列（180）。 每个毛刺（150,180）的抛光毛刺（152,1521）承载至少一个螺旋形槽（166,166'）。 刺穿使用毛刺（150,180）形成的骨头（34）的开窗（36）显示出均匀的直径，同时从内耳排除骨灰。 植入式外壳（72）包括一个中空套环（76），中空套管（74）可从中间套管（76）伸入开窗（36）。 壳体（72）通过从套筒（74）突出的至少一个尖头（92,102）固定在那里。 治疗用具（134）可插入壳体（72）中。 从套筒（74）的一端延伸的凸缘（116）承载至少一个在一端开口并围绕凸缘（116）周向延伸的L形槽（122）。

公开(公告)号：US20080215148A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11886134

申请日：2006-05-22

Applicant: S. George Lesinski ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Richard L. Grant ,  Kevyn Irving

Inventor： S. George Lesinski ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Richard L. Grant ,  Kevyn Irving

IPC: A61F2/18

CPC classification number: A61F11/004 ,  A61B17/1679 ,  H04R25/606

Abstract: A set of fenestration burrs, for fenestrating otic capsule bone (34), includes an initial burr (150) and a sequence of fenestration polishing burrs (180). A polishing burr (152, 1521), of each of the burrs (150, 180), carries at least one spiraling flute (166, 166′). Fenestrations (36) piercing the bone (34) formed using the burrs (150, 180) exhibit uniform diameters while excluding bone dust from the inner ear. An implantable casing (72) includes a hollow collar (76) from which projects a hollow sleeve (74) receivable into the fenestration (36). The casing (72) is secured there by at least one prong (92, 102) jutting from the sleeve (74). A therapeutic appliance (134) is insertable into the casing (72). A flange (116) extending from one end of the sleeve (74) carries at least one L-shaped slot (122) open at one end and extending circumferentially around the flange (116).

Abstract translation: 开窗眼胶囊（34）的一组开窗毛刺包括初始毛刺（150）和开窗抛光毛刺序列（180）。 每个毛刺（150,180）的抛光毛刺（152,1521）承载至少一个螺旋形槽（166,166'）。 刺穿使用毛刺（150,180）形成的骨头（34）的开窗（36）显示出均匀的直径，同时从内耳排除骨灰。 植入式外壳（72）包括一个中空套环（76），中空套管（74）可从中间套管（76）伸入开窗（36）。 壳体（72）通过从套筒（74）突出的至少一个尖头（92,102）固定在那里。 治疗用具（134）可插入壳体（72）中。 从套筒（74）的一端延伸的凸缘（116）承载至少一个在一端开口并围绕凸缘（116）周向延伸的L形槽（122）。

公开(公告)号：US07087035B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-08

申请号：US09733506

申请日：2000-12-08

Applicant: Joseph C. Trautman ,  Michel J. N. Cormier ,  Kellee Eng ,  Wei-Qi Lin ,  Hyunok L. Kim ,  Sara L. Sendelbeck ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Bruce P. Edwards ,  Wai-Loong Lim ,  Andrew I. Poutiatine ,  J. Richard Gyory

Inventor： Joseph C. Trautman ,  Michel J. N. Cormier ,  Kellee Eng ,  Wei-Qi Lin ,  Hyunok L. Kim ,  Sara L. Sendelbeck ,  Armand P. Neukermans ,  Bruce P. Edwards ,  Wai-Loong Lim ,  Andrew I. Poutiatine ,  J. Richard Gyory

IPC: A61B17/20 ,  A61B17/22

CPC classification number: A61M37/0015 ,  A61B17/205 ,  A61M5/425 ,  A61M2037/0023 ,  A61M2037/0046

Abstract: A device and method for enhancing skin piercing by microprotrusions involves pre-stretching the skin to enhance pathway formation when the microprotrusions are pressed into the skin. An expandable device includes skin engaging opposite ends that contact the skin surface so that when the device is expanded the skin is stretched. The skin is placed under a tension of about 0.01 to about 10 megapascals, preferably about 0.05 to 2 megapascals. The device has a plurality of microprotrusions which penetrate the skin while the skin is being stretched by the expanded device. Another stretching device employs suction for skin stretching.

公开(公告)号：US06272907B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09234177

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: Armand P. Neukermans ,  Timothy G. Slater

Inventor： Armand P. Neukermans ,  Timothy G. Slater

IPC: G01B734

CPC classification number: G01Q60/38 ,  G01B7/34 ,  G01Q10/04 ,  Y10S977/872 ,  Y10T24/44923

Abstract: A topographic head for profilometry and AFM supports a central paddle by coaxial torsion bars projecting inward from an outer frame. A tip projects from the paddle distal from the bars. The topographic head's frame, bars and paddle are monolithically fabricated by micromachining from a semiconductor wafer. The torsion bars preferably include an integrated paddle rotation sensor. The topographic head may be carried on an XYZ stage for X, Y and Z axis translation. In a preferred embodiment, the XYZ stage is also monolithically fabricated by micromachining from a semiconductor wafer with a fixed outer base that is coupled to an X-axis stage via a plurality of flexures, and with the X-axis stage supporting a Y-axis stage also via a plurality of flexures.

Abstract translation: 用于轮廓测量和AFM的地形头通过从外框向内突出的同轴扭力支撑中心桨。 尖端从杆的远端突出。 通过从半导体晶片进行微机械加工，地形头的框架，杆和桨是单片制造的。 扭杆优选地包括集成的桨式旋转传感器。 地形头可以承载在XYZ平台上用于X，Y和Z轴平移。 在优选实施例中，XYZ平台也通过从具有固定外部基座的半导体晶片进行微加工而单片地制造，所述固定外部基座经由多个挠曲件与X轴平台连接，并且X轴平台支撑Y轴 舞台也可以通过多个弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US06224445B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US09615006

申请日：2000-07-12

Applicant: Armand P. Neukermans ,  Timothy G. Slater

Inventor： Armand P. Neukermans ,  Timothy G. Slater

IPC: B32B3124

CPC classification number: H05H6/00 ,  G21G1/10 ,  H01J5/18 ,  H01J33/04

Abstract: An actinic radiation source (20) includes an anode (36) upon which an electron beam from a cathode ray gun (24) impinges. The anode (36) includes a window area (52) formed by a silicon membrane. The electron beam upon striking the anode (36) permeates the window area (52) to penetrate into medium surrounding actinic radiation source (20). A method for making an anode (36) uses a substrate having both a thin first layer (44) and a thicker second layer (46) of single crystal silicon material between which is interposed a layer of etch stop material (48). The second layer (46) is anisotropically etched to the etch stop material (48) to define the electron beam window area (52) on the first layer (44). That portion of the etch stop layer (48) exposed by etching through, the second layer (46) is then removed. The anode (36) thus fabricated has a thin, monolithic, low-stress and defect-free silicon membrane electron beam window area (52) provided by the first layer of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 光化辐射源（20）包括阳极（36），来自阴极射线枪（24）的电子束撞击该阳极。 阳极（36）包括由硅膜形成的窗口区域（52）。 撞击阳极（36）时的电子束渗透窗口区域（52）以穿透到围绕光化辐射源（20）的介质中。 用于制造阳极（36）的方法使用具有薄的第一层（44）和较厚的单晶硅材料第二层（46）的衬底，在衬底之间插入有一层蚀刻停止材料（48）。 第二层（46）被各向异性蚀刻到蚀刻停止材料（48）上以限定第一层（44）上的电子束窗口区域（52）。 然后去除通过蚀刻暴露的蚀刻停止层（48）的部分，第二层（46）。 由此制造的阳极（36）具有由基板的第一层提供的薄的，整体的，低应力和​​无缺陷的硅膜电子束窗口区域（52）。

公开(公告)号：US6140755A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US872697

申请日：1997-06-11

Applicant: Armand P. Neukermans ,  Timothy G. Slater

Inventor： Armand P. Neukermans ,  Timothy G. Slater

IPC: G21G5/00 ,  D21H19/02 ,  G21G1/10 ,  G21K5/00 ,  G21K5/04 ,  H01J1/02 ,  H01J5/18 ,  H01J9/24 ,  H01J33/04 ,  H05H6/00 ,  H01J29/70

CPC classification number: H05H6/00 ,  G21G1/10 ,  H01J33/04 ,  H01J5/18

Abstract: An actinic radiation source (20) includes an anode (36) upon which an electron beam from a cathode ray gun (24) impinges. The anode (36) includes a window area (52) formed by a silicon membrane. The electron beam upon striking the anode (36) permeates the window area (52) to penetrate into medium surrounding actinic radiation source (20). A method for making an anode (36) uses a substrate having both a thin first layer (44) and a thicker second layer (46) of single crystal silicon material between which is interposed a layer of etch stop material (48). The second layer (46) is anisotropically etched to the etch stop material (48) to define the electron beam window area (52) on the first layer (44). That portion of the etch stop layer (48) exposed by etching through the second layer (46) is then removed. The anode (36) thus fabricated has a thin, monolithic, low-stress and defect-free silicon membrane electron beam window area (52) provided by the first layer of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 光化辐射源（20）包括阳极（36），来自阴极射线枪（24）的电子束撞击该阳极。 阳极（36）包括由硅膜形成的窗口区域（52）。 撞击阳极（36）时的电子束渗透窗口区域（52）以穿透到围绕光化辐射源（20）的介质中。 用于制造阳极（36）的方法使用具有薄的第一层（44）和较厚的单晶硅材料第二层（46）的衬底，在衬底之间插入有一层蚀刻停止材料（48）。 第二层（46）被各向异性蚀刻到蚀刻停止材料（48）上以限定第一层（44）上的电子束窗口区域（52）。 然后去除通过蚀刻通过第二层（46）暴露的蚀刻停止层（48）的那部分。 由此制造的阳极（36）具有由基板的第一层提供的薄的，整体的，低应力和​​无缺陷的硅膜电子束窗口区域（52）。