公开(公告)号：US11688997B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-27

申请号：US17379253

申请日：2021-07-19

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Alexander Jason Whitmore ,  Michael Pushkarsky ,  David P. Caffey ,  Francisco Javier Santos ,  Justin Motander Jones

IPC: H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/40 ,  H01S5/14 ,  H01S5/02255

CPC classification number: H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/143 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/02255 ,  H01S5/4087

Abstract: A laser assembly (1710) for generating an assembly output beam (1712) includes a laser subassembly (1716) including a first laser module (1716A) and a second laser module (1716B), a transform assembly (1744), and a beam combiner (1746). The first laser module (1716A) emits a plurality of spaced apart first laser beams (1720A). The second laser module (1716B) emits a plurality of spaced apart second laser beams (1720B). The transform assembly (1744) is positioned in a path of the laser beams (1720A) (1720B). The transform assembly (1744) directs the laser beams (1720A) (1720B) to spatially overlap at a focal plane of the transform assembly (1744). The beam combiner (1746) is positioned at the focal plane that combines the lasers beams (1720A) (1720B) to provide a combination beam. The laser beams (1720A) (1720B) directed by the transform assembly (1744) impinge on the beam combiner (1746) at different angles.

公开(公告)号：US20230061661A1

公开(公告)日：2023-03-02

申请号：US17792115

申请日：2021-01-28

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： H. T. Stinson ,  Rudy Bermudez ,  Mark Bermal ,  Jeremy Rowlette ,  David Francis Arnone ,  Edeline Fotheringham ,  Ronald Arp

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N29/30

Abstract: A fluid analyzer (214) that analyzes a sample (12) includes an analyzer frame (236); a test cell assembly (242) that receives the sample (12); a laser assembly (238) that generates a laser beam (239A) a signal detector assembly (232) and a self-check assembly (230). The self-check assembly (230) includes (i) a check frame (230A); (ii) a check substance (230E) with known spectral characteristics; and (iii) a check frame mover (230B) that selectively moves the check frame (230A) between a self-check position (231 B) and a test position (231 A) relative to the analyzer frame (236). In the self-check position (231 B), the laser beam (239A) is directed through the check substance (230E) to evaluate the performance of the fluid analyzer (214). In the test position (231 A), the laser beam (239A) is directed through the sample (12) in the test cell assembly (242) to evaluate the sample (12).

公开(公告)号：US11493432B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-08

申请号：US16940221

申请日：2020-07-27

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： David F. Arnone ,  Miles James Weida

IPC: G01N21/05 ,  G01N30/72 ,  G01N21/03 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N30/74 ,  G01N30/02 ,  G01N21/39

Abstract: A flow cell assembly (16) for a fluid analyzer (14) that analyzes a sample (12) includes (i) a base (350) that includes a base window (350B); (ii) a cap (352) having a cap window (352B) that is spaced apart from the base window (350B); and (iii) a gasket (360) that is secured to and positioned between the base (350) and the cap (352), the gasket (360) having a gasket body (360A) that includes a gasket opening (360B). The gasket body (360A), the base (350) and the cap (352) cooperate to define a flow cell chamber (362). Moreover, an inlet passageway (366) extends into the flow cell chamber (362) to direct the sample (12) into the flow cell chamber (362); and an outlet passageway (368) extends into the flow cell chamber (362) to allow the sample (12) to exit the flow cell chamber (362).

公开(公告)号：US11194143B2

公开(公告)日：2021-12-07

申请号：US17021263

申请日：2020-09-15

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Jeremy A. Rowlette ,  Miles James Weida

IPC: G02B21/00 ,  G01J3/28 ,  G02B21/36 ,  G01J3/12

Abstract: A spectral imaging device (12) includes an image sensor (28), a tunable light source (14), an optical assembly (17), and a control system (30). The optical assembly (17) includes a first refractive element (24A) and a second refractive element (24B) that are spaced apart from one another by a first separation distance. The refractive elements (24A) (24B) have an element optical thickness and a Fourier space component of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function. Further, the element optical thickness of each refractive element (24A) (24B) and the first separation distance are set such that the Fourier space components of the optical frequency dependent transmittance function of each refractive element (24A) (24B) fall outside a Fourier space measurement passband.

公开(公告)号：US20210135423A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US17146267

申请日：2021-01-11

Applicant: Daylight Solutions, Inc.

Inventor： Steven H. Macomber

IPC: H01S3/08 ,  H01S3/23 ,  H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/067 ,  G02B27/10

Abstract: A method of spectral beam-combining an array of fiber optics is disclosed. Each fiber may be coupled to a high-power, wavelength-stabilized, fiber-coupled, diode-laser module and has a fiber-by-fiber pre-selected wavelength. The wavelengths may be chosen such that the array can be spectrally combined on, for example a transmission grating and re-focused into an output fiber. This approach is scalable to, for example, 10 kW power and have a beam quality sufficient for metal cutting applications.

公开(公告)号：US10559943B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-11

申请号：US16242921

申请日：2019-01-08

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Alexander Jason Whitmore ,  Michael Pushkarsky ,  David P. Caffey

IPC: H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/40 ,  H01S5/14

Abstract: A laser assembly (10) for generating an assembly output beam (12) includes a laser subassembly (16) that emits a plurality of spaced apart laser beams (20), a beam adjuster (42), a transform lens (44A), a beam combiner (46), and an output coupler (48). The beam adjuster (42) adjusts the spacing between the plurality of laser beams (20). The transform lens (44A) focuses the laser beams (20) at a focal plane (54) and the beam combiner (46) is positioned at the focal plane (54). The beam combiner (46) combines the lasers beams (20) to provide a combination beam (58). Further, the output coupler (48) redirects at least a portion of the combination beam (58) back to the beam combiner (46) as a redirected beam (60), and transmits a portion of the combination beam (58) as the assembly output beam (12).

公开(公告)号：US20190131769A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US16160822

申请日：2018-10-15

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Miles James Weida ,  William Chapman ,  Bruce Coy

IPC: H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/024

Abstract: An assembly (14) for analyzing a sample (15) includes a detector assembly (18); a tunable laser assembly (10); and (iii) a laser controller (10F). The detector assembly (18) has a linear response range (232) with an upper bound (232A) and a lower bound (232B). The tunable laser assembly (10) is tunable over a tunable range, and includes a gain medium (10B) that generates an illumination beam (12) that is directed at the detector assembly (18). The laser controller (10F) dynamically adjusts a laser drive to the gain medium (10B) so that the illumination beam (12) has a substantially constant optical power at the detector assembly (18) while the tunable laser assembly (10) is tuned over at least a portion of the tunable range.

公开(公告)号：US10054782B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US15270676

申请日：2016-09-20

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Jeremy Rowlette ,  Eric Kim

IPC: G02B21/36 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G02B21/34 ,  G02B21/06 ,  G02B27/56 ,  G02B21/02 ,  G02B21/26 ,  G02B7/00

CPC classification number: G02B21/361 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B21/02 ,  G02B21/06 ,  G02B21/26 ,  G02B21/34 ,  G02B21/365 ,  G02B27/56 ,  H04N5/33

Abstract: An imaging microscope for spectrally analyzing a sample includes (i) a laser source that generates an interrogation beam; (ii) an attenuated total reflection assembly that includes an ATR crystal and a sample holder that holds the sample in intimate contact with the ATR crystal; (iii) an objective lens assembly that collects a reflected beam and focuses the reflected beam; and (iv) a two dimensional image sensor that receives the focused, reflected beam and captures two dimensional image information that is used to generate an image of the sample, the image sensor being operable in the mid-infrared range.

公开(公告)号：US20180045926A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：US15796684

申请日：2017-10-27

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Jeremy Rowlette

IPC: G02B13/14 ,  G02B21/26 ,  G02B21/02 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B9/60

CPC classification number: G02B13/14 ,  G02B9/60 ,  G02B21/02 ,  G02B21/26 ,  G02B27/0062

Abstract: A mid-infrared objective lens assembly (10) includes a plurality of spaced apart, refractive lens elements (20) that operate in the mid-infrared spectral range, the plurality of lens elements (20) including an aplanatic first lens element (26) that is closest to an object (14) to be observed. The first lens element (26) has a forward surface (36) that faces the object (14) and a rearward surface (38) that faces away from the object (14). The forward surface (36) can have a radius of curvature that is negative.

公开(公告)号：US09780531B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15287633

申请日：2016-10-06

Applicant: DAYLIGHT SOLUTIONS, INC.

Inventor： Miles Weida ,  David F. Arnone ,  Eric Kim ,  Edeline Fotheringham

IPC: H01S5/14 ,  H01S3/08 ,  H01S3/082 ,  H01S3/139 ,  H01S5/022 ,  H01S5/34 ,  H01S5/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  H01S3/08 ,  H01S3/08004 ,  H01S3/08009 ,  H01S3/082 ,  H01S3/139 ,  H01S5/022 ,  H01S5/02208 ,  H01S5/02236 ,  H01S5/1039 ,  H01S5/3401

Abstract: A laser assembly for generating an output beam includes a first module assembly, a second module assembly, and a module fastener assembly. The second module assembly is selectively movable relative to the first module assembly to selectively adjust a cavity length, and a pivot axis of a grating in the laser. Further, an arm assembly that retains the grating can be adjusted to adjust the cavity length, and to adjust the plane of the grating face. Moreover, the grating is movable relative to the arm assembly to align the grating.