公开(公告)号：US09939383B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-10

申请号：US15016489

申请日：2016-02-05

Applicant: SciAps, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Day

IPC: G01J3/30 ,  G01N21/71 ,  G01J3/443

CPC classification number: G01N21/718 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0264 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/0833

Abstract: An analysis (e.g., LIBS) system includes a source of radiation, an optical emission path for the radiation from the source of radiation to a sample, and an optical detection path for photons emitted by the sample. A detector fiber bundle transmits photons to the spectrometer subsystem. At least one fiber of the fiber bundle is connected to an illumination source (e.g., an LED) for directing light via at least a portion of the detection path in a reverse direction to the sample for aligning, sample presence detection, localizing, and/or focusing based on analysis of the resulting illumination spot on the sample.

公开(公告)号：US09664565B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-30

申请号：US14632419

申请日：2015-02-26

Applicant: SciAps, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Day ,  Donald W. Sackett

IPC: G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/10

Abstract: A LIBS analyzer, preferably handheld, includes a laser configured to produce a plasma on a sample and a spectrometer responsive to radiation emitted from the plasma and configured to produce a spectrum. A controller subsystem is configured to control energizing the laser and to analyze the resulting spectrum from each laser pulse to determine if the laser is aimed at a sample. If the analyzed spectrum reveals the laser is not aimed at the sample, the controller subsystem halts the laser puke sequence.

公开(公告)号：US09568430B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-14

申请号：US14983933

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: SciAps, Inc.

Inventor： David Day

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01N21/71 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/718 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/063

Abstract: An analysis system includes a moveable focusing lens, a laser (typically an eye safe laser) having an output directed at the focusing lens, and a spectrometer outputting intensity data from a sample. A controller system is responsive to the spectrometer and is configured to energize the laser, process the output of the spectrometer, and adjust the position of the focusing lens relative to the sample until the spectrometer output indicates a maximum or near maximum intensity resulting from a laser output focused to a spot on the sample.

Abstract translation: 分析系统包括可移动聚焦透镜，具有指向聚焦透镜的输出的激光器（通常是眼睛安全激光器）以及从样本输出强度数据的光谱仪。 控制器系统响应于光谱仪并且被配置为激励激光器，处理光谱仪的输出，并且调整聚焦透镜相对于样品的位置，直到光谱仪输出指示由激光产生的最大或接近最大强度 输出集中在样品上的一个点。

公开(公告)号：US20160252398A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US14800888

申请日：2015-07-16

Applicant: SciAps, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Day ,  Donald W. Sackett

IPC: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/10

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/027 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/069

Abstract: A LIBS analyzer and method includes a laser configured to produce a plasma on a sample at a focal point on the sample and a spectrometer responsive to radiation emitted from the plasma and configured to produce an output spectrum. A detector is positioned to detect low intensity pre-firing radiation produced by the laser and reflected off the sample from the focal point. The intensity of the low intensity pre-firing radiation is compared to a predetermined minimum and the laser pump sequence is halted if the intensity of the low intensity pre-firing radiation is less than the predetermined minimum.

Abstract translation: LIBS分析仪和方法包括配置成在样品上的焦点处的样品上产生等离子体的激光器，以及响应于从等离子体发射的辐射并被配置为产生输出光谱的光谱仪。 定位探测器以检测由激光产生的低强度预发射辐射并从焦点反射出样品。 将低强度预燃射辐射的强度与预定的最小值进行比较，并且如果低强度预燃射辐射的强度小于预定的最小值，则停止激光泵的顺序。

公开(公告)号：US20160238535A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-18

申请号：US15140707

申请日：2016-04-28

Applicant: SciAps, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Day ,  Konstantin Derman ,  John Francis Egan ,  Paul Edward Soucy

IPC: G01N21/71 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01J2003/2879 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/0633

Abstract: A handheld LIBS spectrometer includes an optics stage movably mounted to a housing and including a laser focusing lens and a detection lens. One or more motors advance and retract the optics stage, move the optics stage left and right, and/or move the optics stage up and down. A laser source in the housing is oriented to direct a laser beam to the laser focusing lens. A spectrometer subsystem in the housing is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the detection lens and to provide an output. A controller subsystem is responsive to the output of the spectrometer subsystem and is configured to control the laser source and motors. In this way, auto-calibration, auto-clean, and auto-focus, and/or moving spot functionality is possible.

Abstract translation: 手持式LIBS光谱仪包括可移动地安装到壳体并包括激光聚焦透镜和检测透镜的光学台。 一个或多个电机推进和缩回光学平台，左右移动光学台，和/或上下移动光学平台。 壳体中的激光源被定向成将激光束引导到激光聚焦透镜。 外壳中的光谱仪子系统被配置为从检测透镜接收电磁辐射并提供输出。 控制器子系统响应于光谱仪子系统的输出，并被配置为控制激光源和电动机。 这样就可以进行自动校准，自动清理和自动对焦，和/或移动点功能。

公开(公告)号：US09267842B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US13746110

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: SCIAPS, INC.

Inventor： David Day

IPC: G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/71 ,  G01N21/65

CPC classification number: G01N21/718 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/063

Abstract: An analysis system includes a moveable focusing lens, a laser (typically an eye safe laser) having an output directed at the focusing lens, and a spectrometer outputting intensity data from a sample. A controller system is responsive to the spectrometer and is configured to energize the laser, process the output of the spectrometer, and adjust the position of the focusing lens relative to the sample until the spectrometer output indicates a maximum or near maximum intensity resulting from a laser output focused to a spot on the sample.

Abstract translation: 分析系统包括可移动聚焦透镜，具有指向聚焦透镜的输出的激光器（通常是眼睛安全激光器）以及从样本输出强度数据的光谱仪。 控制器系统响应于光谱仪并且被配置为激励激光器，处理光谱仪的输出，并且调整聚焦透镜相对于样品的位置，直到光谱仪输出指示由激光产生的最大或接近最大强度 输出集中在样品上的一个点。

公开(公告)号：US09036146B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13746095

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: SCIAPS, INC.

Inventor： David Day

IPC: G01J3/30 ,  G01J3/443

CPC classification number: G01J3/443 ,  G01J3/0205 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0237 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/0221

Abstract: An analysis system includes a laser source generating a laser beam for creating a plasma at a location on a sample. A spectrometer is responsive to photons emitted by the sample at said location and has an output. At least one nozzle is configured to deliver inert gas from a source locally to the location on the sample. A controller is responsive to a trigger signal and is configured to activate the laser source generating a series of laser pulses, open a valve to purge the location locally on the sample, and close the valve after one or more laser pulses.

Abstract translation: 分析系统包括产生用于在样品上的位置处产生等离子体的激光束的激光源。 光谱仪响应于在所述位置处由样品发射的光子并且具有输出。 至少一个喷嘴构造成将惰性气体从源局部输送到样品上的位置。 控制器响应于触发信号并被配置为激活产生一系列激光脉冲的激光源，打开阀以在样本上局部清除位置，并且在一个或多个激光脉冲之后关闭阀。

公开(公告)号：US20140268127A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13826102

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: SCIAPS, INC.

Inventor： David Day

IPC: G01N21/25 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: G01J3/0229 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/14 ,  G01J3/16 ,  G02B26/0833

Abstract: Featured is a spectral analysis method and a wide spectral range spectrometer including a source of electromagnetic radiation and an optical subsystem configured to disperse radiation into a plurality of wavelengths. A pixilated light modulator receives the radiation wavelengths and is configured to direct one or more selective wavelengths to a sample.

Abstract translation: 特征是光谱分析方法和包括电磁辐射源的宽光谱范围光谱仪和被配置为将辐射分散成多个波长的光学子系统。 像素化光调制器接收辐射波长并且被配置为将一个或多个选择波长指向样品。

公开(公告)号：US20140204378A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US13746110

申请日：2013-01-21

Applicant: SCIAPS, INC.

Inventor： David Day

IPC: G01J3/02

CPC classification number: G01N21/718 ,  G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/063

Abstract: An analysis system includes a moveable focusing lens, a laser (typically an eye safe laser) having an output directed at the focusing lens, and a spectrometer outputting intensity data from a sample. A controller system is responsive to the spectrometer and is configured to energize the laser, process the output of the spectrometer, and adjust the position of the focusing lens relative to the sample until the spectrometer output indicates a maximum or near maximum intensity resulting from a laser output focused to a spot on the sample.

Abstract translation: 分析系统包括可移动聚焦透镜，具有指向聚焦透镜的输出的激光器（通常是眼睛安全激光器）以及从样本输出强度数据的光谱仪。 控制器系统响应于光谱仪并且被配置为激励激光器，处理光谱仪的输出，并且调整聚焦透镜相对于样品的位置，直到光谱仪输出指示由激光产生的最大或接近最大强度 输出集中在样品上的一个点。

公开(公告)号：US20140204377A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14179670

申请日：2014-02-13

Applicant: SciAps, Inc.

Inventor： David R. Day ,  Konstantin Derman ,  John Francis Egan ,  Paul Edward Soucy

IPC: G01J3/443

CPC classification number: G01J3/0272 ,  G01J3/0208 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/2823 ,  G01J3/443 ,  G01J2003/2879 ,  G01N21/718 ,  G01N2201/0221 ,  G01N2201/06113 ,  G01N2201/0633

Abstract: A handheld LIBS spectrometer includes an optics stage movably mounted to a housing and including a laser focusing lens and a detection lens. One or more motors advance and retract the optics stage, move the optics stage left and right, and/or move the optics stage up and down. A laser source in the housing is oriented to direct a laser beam to the laser focusing lens. A spectrometer subsystem in the housing is configured to receive electromagnetic radiation from the detection lens and to provide an output. A controller subsystem is responsive to the output of the spectrometer subsystem and is configured to control the laser source and motors. In this way, auto-calibration, auto-clean, and auto-focus, and/or moving spot functionality is possible.

Abstract translation: 手持式LIBS光谱仪包括可移动地安装到壳体并包括激光聚焦透镜和检测透镜的光学台。 一个或多个电机推进和缩回光学平台，左右移动光学台，和/或上下移动光学平台。 壳体中的激光源被定向成将激光束引导到激光聚焦透镜。 外壳中的光谱仪子系统被配置为从检测透镜接收电磁辐射并提供输出。 控制器子系统响应于光谱仪子系统的输出，并被配置为控制激光源和电动机。 这样就可以进行自动校准，自动清理和自动对焦，和/或移动点功能。