公开(公告)号：US07019518B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-28

申请号：US09981775

申请日：2001-10-16

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini ,  James R. Carl

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini ,  James R. Carl

IPC: G01B7/06 ,  G01R33/12

CPC classification number: G01B7/10

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method and apparatus for determining the thickness of a ferromagnetic or paramagnetic material when only one side of the material is accessible. In one embodiment, the invention provides a method for engaging a constant signal with the ferromagnetic material for inducing a changed signal, generating a stepped saturation signal over a range of currents for engagement with the ferromagnetic material, detecting the changed signal as the saturation signal is varied over the range of currents, determining the relationship between the changed signal and the stepped saturation signal, and evaluating the thickness of the material based upon the relationship between the changed signal and the stepped saturation signal. In another embodiment, the invention provides for an apparatus comprising a transmitter for engaging a constant signal with the ferromagnetic material for creating a changed signal, a saturation device for generating a saturation signal over a range of currents for engagement with the ferromagnetic material, a receiver for detecting the changed signal as the saturation signal is varied over the range of currents, such that the relationship between the changed signal and the saturation signal is determined, and the thickness of the material based upon the relationship is determined.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种仅当材料的一侧可接近时确定铁磁或顺磁性材料的厚度的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，本发明提供了一种用于将恒定信号与铁磁材料接合以引起改变的信号的方法，用于在与铁磁材料接合的电流范围内产生阶梯饱和信号，当饱和信号为 在电流范围内变化，确定改变的信号和阶梯式饱和信号之间的关系，并且基于改变的信号和阶梯式饱和信号之间的关系来评估材料的厚度。 在另一个实施例中，本发明提供了一种装置，其包括用于将恒定信号与铁磁材料接合以产生改变的信号的发射器，用于在与铁磁材料接合的电流范围内产生饱和信号的饱和装置， 用于在饱和信号在电流范围上变化时检测改变的信号，从而确定改变的信号与饱和信号之间的关系，并且确定基于该关系的材料的厚度。

公开(公告)号：US06351245B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-26

申请号：US09734525

申请日：2000-12-11

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: H01Q100

CPC classification number: G01V3/30 ,  H01Q1/04 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for obtaining measurements of induced resistivity of objects from confined spaces such as within the confined space of a down-hole hydrocarbon production well. It is well known that measuring the resistivity of an object or media can provide useful information regarding the composition and the location of object or media. The present invention utilizes the principles of Magnetic Antenna™ and Magnetic Lensing™ to obtain information regarding the location and properties of the target object.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从诸如在井下碳氢化合物生产井的密闭空间内的密闭空间获得物体的感应电阻率的方法和装置。 众所周知，测量物体或介质的电阻率可以提供关于物体或介质的组成和位置的有用信息。 本发明利用磁性天线（TM）和磁性Lensing TM的原理来获得关于目标物体的位置和性质的信息。

公开(公告)号：US5643470A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-01

申请号：US628505

申请日：1996-04-05

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: B01D21/26

CPC classification number: B01D21/265 ,  B01D2221/14

Abstract: A method of separating the constituents of a fluid where the constituents have different physical characteristics including mass, weight, coefficient of friction and the like. The method comprising impeding the flow of the fluid for causing the fluid to move in a curvilinear path. By moving in a curvilinear path, the fluid is effected by centrifugal forces. The centrifugal forces cause the separation of the constituents of the fluid. Further, the effected fluid is slowed for further enhancing separation of the constituents of the fluid.

Abstract translation: 一种分离流体成分的方法，其中组分具有不同的物理特性，包括质量，重量，摩擦系数等。 该方法包括阻止流体流动以使流体在曲线路径中移动。 通过以曲线路径移动，流体通过离心力实现。 离心力导致流体成分的分离。 此外，使受影响的流体减慢以进一步增强流体组分的分离。

公开(公告)号：US06744263B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US09734528

申请日：2000-12-11

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01R2704

CPC classification number: G01N27/023

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for measuring electrical properties of objects by the transmission of electromagnetic waves through a non-magnetizable material. The disclosure also describes a method of measuring changes in electromagnetic signals as the amplitude and frequency of the electromagnetic waves is varied to determine the thickness of an object.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于通过不可磁化材料传输电磁波来测量物体的电性能的方法和装置。 本公开还描述了当电磁波的幅度和频率被改变以确定物体的厚度时，测量电磁信号的变化的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06630831B2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-07

申请号：US09946692

申请日：2001-09-04

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01V318

CPC classification number: G01V3/28

Abstract: The invention subject of this specification utilizes the technique of inductive magnetic coupling of Electromagnetic waves to EM barrier materials in combination with transmission of Electromagnetic waves through non-permeable material to facilitate the measurement of resistivity of geologic formation beyond the well casing.

公开(公告)号：US06628118B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09672755

申请日：2000-09-28

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01N2782

CPC classification number: G01V3/28

Abstract: The invention subject of this invention pertains to device and methods for transmitting electromagnetic signals into or through magnetically permeable and electrically conductive materials. The invention also teaches the method and apparatus for receiving a return signal from or through the material, thereby permitting information to be collected on matter on the opposite side of the material. The subject invention teaches various techniques for creating EM wave transparencies in materials such as carbon steel and iron. The invention further teaches methods and apparatus for varying, in a controlled manner, the size of the transparency, the creation of multiple transparencies, the sequential opening and closing of the transparencies, utilization of one or more transmitting and receiving devices, each of which may be located at its own transparent opening. The invention also teaches methods and apparatus for controlling the dispersion of the magnetic flux field, thereby allowing the flux field to be focused in a controlled manner. This allows magnetic signals to be transmitted into or through such magnetically permeable and electrically conductive material with lowered power consumption.

Abstract translation: 本发明的发明主题涉及用于将电磁信号传送到或通过导磁导电材料的装置和方法。 本发明还教导了用于从材料接收或通过材料的返回信号的方法和装置，从而允许在材料的相对侧上的物质上收集信息。 本发明教导了用于在诸如碳钢和铁的材料中产生EM波透镜的各种技术。 本发明进一步教导了以受控的方式改变透明度的大小，多个透明度的产生，透明胶片的顺序打开和关闭以及一个或多个发送和接收装置的利用的方法和装置，其中每一个可以 位于自己的透明开口。 本发明还教导了用于控制磁通场分散的方法和装置，从而允许以受控的方式聚焦磁通场。 这允许磁信号通过具有降低的功率消耗的这种导磁导电材料传输或穿过这些导磁材料。

公开(公告)号：US06657440B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US09332202

申请日：1999-06-12

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01R2732

CPC classification number: G01V3/28

Abstract: A method for creating a full or partial transparency in a material comprising the steps of creating a first electromagnetic wave adjacent to the material, saturating the material with the first electromagnetic wave, creating a second electromagnetic wave having a frequency higher than the first electromagnetic wave, engaging the second electromagnetic wave with the material when the material is saturated for creating a transparency in the material with respect to the electromagnetic waves. An apparatus for creating a transparency in a material comprising a large coil, a small coil, a switch, a low noise amplifier (LNA), a receiver, a frequency generator, a pulsar, at least one or more capacitors and a power source.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在材料中产生全部或部分透明度的方法，包括以下步骤：产生与材料相邻的第一电磁波，用第一电磁波使材料饱和，产生频率高于第一电磁波的第二电磁波， 当材料饱和时使第二电磁波与材料接合，以产生相对于电磁波的材料中的透明度。 一种用于在包括大线圈，小线圈，开关，低噪声放大器（LNA），接收器，频率发生器，脉冲星，至少一个或多个电容器和电源的材料中产生透明度的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06553838B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09940364

申请日：2001-08-27

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01N2904

CPC classification number: B61L23/044 ,  B61K9/10 ,  B61L23/045 ,  B61L23/048 ,  B61L2205/04 ,  G01N27/902

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for detecting anomalies, defects or electromagnetic properties of electrically conductive and magnetically permeable materials by using a magnet to partially saturate the material, thereby lowering its permeability, and sending a second, higher frequency oscillating electromagnetic wave into the material. The oscillating magnetic flux field permeating into the electrically conductive material induces eddy waves. As the apparatus passes over the material, the properties of the induced eddy currents, and the corresponding magnetic flux field induced by such eddy currents, changes as the properties of the material change. These changes can be the result of defects or anomalies in the material or in connecting welds.

公开(公告)号：US5852404A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US688395

申请日：1996-07-30

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01N22/00 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G08B21/00

CPC classification number: G01N22/00 ,  G01N33/2847 ,  G01N33/2858

Abstract: An apparatus for the detection and identification of metal particles, coolant or water in engine oil or hydraulic fluid. The apparatus comprising means for generating a high frequency oscillating field within the fluid, means for generating an electric field within the fluid, means for measuring the real and imaginary part of the complex impedance associated with the interaction of the electric field and the fluid, and means for determining at least one of the presence, the absence or the variation of metal particles, coolant or water in the fluid based upon the impedance measured. The high frequency oscillating field has a frequency range of approximately 2 megahertz to 10 gigahertz. Also, apparatus for the detection and characteristic identification of contaminants in engine oil or hydraulic fluid is provided. The apparatus for the characteristic identification of contaminants in engine oil or hydraulic fluid comprises means for generating a high frequency oscillating field within the fluid, means for generating an electric field within the fluid, means for measuring the real and imaginary part of the complex impedance associated with the interaction of the electric field and the fluid, identifying the real and complex parts of the complex impedance associated with the contaminants for providing a signature of the contaminants in the fluid, and means for determining at least one of the presence, the absence or the variation of metal particles, coolant or water in the fluid based upon the impedance measured.

Abstract translation: 用于检测和识别发动机油或液压油中的金属颗粒，冷却剂或水的装置。 该装置包括用于在流体内产生高频振荡场的装置，用于在流体内产生电场的装置，用于测量与电场和流体的相互作用相关联的复数阻抗的实部和虚部的装置，以及 用于基于测量的阻抗确定流体中金属颗粒，冷却剂或水的存在，不存在或不可变的至少一个的装置。 高频振荡场的频率范围约为2兆赫兹至10千兆赫兹。 另外，还提供了用于检测和特征识别发动机油或液压油中的污染物的装置。 用于特征识别发动机油或液压流体中的污染物的装置包括用于在流体内产生高频振荡场的装置，用于在流体内产生电场的装置，用于测量相关复数阻抗的实部和虚部的装置 与电场和流体的相互作用，识别与污染物相关联的复阻抗的真实和复杂部分，以提供流体中的污染物的签名，以及用于确定存在，不存在或不存在 基于测得的阻抗，流体中金属颗粒，冷却剂或水的变化。

公开(公告)号：US06597177B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US09716340

申请日：2000-11-20

Applicant: Bijan K. Amini

Inventor： Bijan K. Amini

IPC: G01V318

CPC classification number: G01V3/28

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring changes in the media within a geologic formation by transmitting magnetic flux through a section of ferromagnetic well casing and measuring the change in flux received back through the casing. The flux transmitter and receiving components may be permanently installed in a hydrocarbon production well.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量地质构造中的介质的变化的方法和装置，该方法和装置通过将磁通量穿过铁磁井套管的一部分并测量通过套管回收的通量的变化来测量。 通量发射器和接收部件可以永久地安装在烃生产井中。