公开(公告)号：US09534996B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14238043

申请日：2012-08-03

Applicant: Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

Inventor： Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

IPC: G01N11/00 ,  G01N11/04 ,  G01N11/14

CPC classification number: G01N11/142 ,  G01N11/04 ,  G01N11/14 ,  G01N2011/0006 ,  G01N2011/0013

Abstract: A rheometer includes a drive shaft, a drag cup motor for rotating the drive shaft, a first measuring object supported by the drive shaft, a second measuring object, a linear position sensor, and processing and control electronics. The linear position sensor includes a target (e.g., an aluminum target) mounted to the drive shaft, and a pair of coils. The linear position sensor is configured to measure thermal expansion of the drive shaft based on a change in impedance of the coils resulting from a displacement of the target relative to the coils. The processing and control electronics are in communication with the coils and are configured to adjust a position of one of the measuring objects relative to the other based on a change in impedance of the coils resulting from a displacement of the target relative to the coils, thereby to maintain a substantially constant measurement gap therebetween.

Abstract translation: 流变仪包括驱动轴，用于旋转驱动轴的牵引杯马达，由驱动轴支撑的第一测量对象，第二测量对象，线性位置传感器和处理和控制电子装置。 线性位置传感器包括安装到驱动轴的目标（例如，铝靶）和一对线圈。 线性位置传感器被配置为基于由靶相对于线圈的位移导致的线圈阻抗的变化来测量驱动轴的热膨胀。 处理和控制电子设备与线圈连通，并且被配置为基于由目标物相对于线圈的位移导致的线圈的阻抗的变化来调整测量对象之一相对于彼此的位置，由此 以保持它们之间基本恒定的测量间隙。

公开(公告)号：US07500385B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11603086

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Matthew Liberatore ,  Norman Wagner ,  Peter Foster

Inventor： Matthew Liberatore ,  Norman Wagner ,  Peter Foster

IPC: G01N11/00

CPC classification number: G01N11/142 ,  G01N2011/002

Abstract: An optical rheometer system includes a rheometer chamber that can retain a fluid sample to be measured. A light source is provided that creates a light beam incident on the fluid sample. A Peltier heating plate is provided that has a channel region located within the plate. The channel region is configured to substantially transmit a light beam emitted from the light source and incident on the Peltier heating plate. In one embodiment, a rotating optical plate is provided opposed to a first surface of the Peltier plate. The rotating optical plate is substantially transparent such that light from a light beam emerging from the channel region of the Peltier plate can pass through the optical plate and be recorded at a detector. Peltier elements in the Peltier heating plate are arranged to provide uniform heating of sample fluid located on the first surface of the Peltier heating plate. The Peltier elements are further arranged to permit light to pass through the channel substantially unattenuated.

Abstract translation: 光学流变仪系统包括可以保持要测量的流体样品的流变仪室。 提供了一种产生入射在流体样品上的光束的光源。 提供了一个珀尔帖加热板，其具有位于板内的通道区域。 通道区域被配置为基本上透射从光源发射并入射到珀尔帖加热板上的光束。 在一个实施例中，旋转光学板被设置成与珀耳帖板的第一表面相对。 旋转的光学板基本上是透明的，使得从珀尔帖板的通道区域出射的光束的光可以通过光学板并记录在检测器上。 Peltier加热板中的珀尔帖元件布置成对位于珀尔帖加热板的第一表面上的样品流体均匀加热。 珀尔帖元件还被布置成允许光通过通道基本上未衰减。

公开(公告)号：US20070266776A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11603086

申请日：2006-11-22

Applicant: Matthew Liberatore ,  Norman Wagner ,  Peter Foster

Inventor： Matthew Liberatore ,  Norman Wagner ,  Peter Foster

IPC: G01N11/10

CPC classification number: G01N11/142 ,  G01N2011/002

Abstract: An optical rheometer system includes a rheometer chamber that can retain a fluid sample to be measured. A light source is provided that creates a light beam incident on the fluid sample. A Peltier heating plate is provided that has a channel region located within the plate. The channel region is configured to substantially transmit a light beam emitted from the light source and incident on the Peltier heating plate. In one embodiment, a rotating optical plate is provided opposed to a first surface of the Peltier plate. The rotating optical plate is substantially transparent such that light from a light beam emerging from the channel region of the Peltier plate can pass through the optical plate and be recorded at a detector. Peltier elements in the Peltier heating plate are arranged to provide uniform heating of sample fluid located on the first surface of the Peltier heating plate. The Peltier elements are further arranged to permit light to pass through the channel substantially unattenuated.

Abstract translation: 光学流变仪系统包括可以保持要测量的流体样品的流变仪室。 提供了一种产生入射在流体样品上的光束的光源。 提供了一个珀尔帖加热板，其具有位于板内的通道区域。 通道区域被配置为基本上透射从光源发射并入射到珀尔帖加热板上的光束。 在一个实施例中，旋转光学板被设置成与珀耳帖板的第一表面相对。 旋转的光学板基本上是透明的，使得从珀尔帖板的通道区域出射的光束的光可以通过光学板并记录在检测器上。 Peltier加热板中的珀尔帖元件布置成对位于珀尔帖加热板的第一表面上的样品流体均匀加热。 珀尔帖元件还被布置成允许光通过通道基本上未衰减。

公开(公告)号：US07168299B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-30

申请号：US11075338

申请日：2005-03-09

Applicant: Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

Inventor： Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

IPC: G01N11/00

CPC classification number: G01N11/14 ,  G01N2011/002

Abstract: A rotary rheometer having a an upper heating/cooling assembly and a lower heating/cooling assembly located opposite one another opposite a sample gap. The lower heating/cooling assembly may comprise a Peltier heater and the upper heating/cooling assembly preferably comprises a heating element that mates with a heat spreader for heating and cooling the area above the sample and providing more uniform heating and cooling across the sample gap while also minimizing any chimney effect within the rheometer and/or providing heating/cooling capability that is insensitive to changes in the gap between an upper geometry and the lower heating/cooling assembly. The upper heating/cooling assembly may further comprise a cooling channel for cooling the upper heating/cooling assembly.

Abstract translation: 具有上部加热/冷却组件和相对于样品间隙相对设置的下部加热/冷却组件的旋转流变仪。 下部加热/冷却组件可以包括珀尔帖加热器，并且上部加热/冷却组件优选地包括加热元件，其与散热器相配合，用于加热和冷却样品上方的区域，并且在样品间隙上提供更均匀的加热和冷却，同时 还使流变仪内的任何烟囱效应最小化和/或提供对上部几何形状和下部加热/冷却组件之间的间隙变化不敏感的加热/冷却能力。 上部加热/冷却组件还可以包括用于冷却上部加热/冷却组件的冷却通道。

公开(公告)号：US20060155725A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11288188

申请日：2005-11-29

Applicant: Peter Foster ,  John Brook ,  Nigel Eke

Inventor： Peter Foster ,  John Brook ,  Nigel Eke

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30908 ,  G06F17/3092

Abstract: Disclosed are arrangements which seek to update schemas in a controlled manner so that a device (3710) or service can accurately parse documents conforming to a new version of a schema (3724, 3734) without the need for translation services or extra information within the document to provide guides for translation. One embodiment provides a “best-effort” attempt to process documents of an unknown schema, based on a defined similarity threshold, instead of rejecting such documents as being invalid. The arrangements disclosed seek to provide a satisfactory output from an input document that conforms with an unexpected schema. A method for constraining evolution of a schema associated with a markup language includes the steps of defining the schema and defining a metaschema associated with the schema. The metaschema provides rules for valid changes to the schema.

Abstract translation: 公开了旨在以受控方式更新模式的安排，使得设备（3710）或服务可以准确地解析符合新版本的模式（3724,3734）的文档，而不需要文档内的翻译服务或额外信息 提供翻译指南。 一个实施例提供了基于所定义的相似性阈值来处理未知模式的文档的“尽力而为”的尝试，而不是拒绝这样的文档为无效。 所公开的安排旨在从符合意外模式的输入文档提供令人满意的输出。 用于约束与标记语言相关联的模式的演进的方法包括定义模式并定义与模式相关联的元空间的步骤。 Metaschema提供有关模式有效更改的规则。

公开(公告)号：US20060144128A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-06

申请号：US11364342

申请日：2006-03-01

Applicant: Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

Inventor： Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

IPC: G01N11/14

CPC classification number: F16C32/044 ,  G01N11/14 ,  G01N11/142

Abstract: A rotary rheometer having a magnetic thrust bearing. The thrust disk of the magnetic thrust bearing being situated between a pair of magnetic actuator assemblies and extending beyond the circumference of the actuator assemblies so as to encompass the magnetic flux lines generated by the actuator assemblies, thus minimizing likelihood of an undesirable preferential position or side load.

Abstract translation: 具有磁力推力轴承的旋转流变仪。 磁力推力轴承的推力盘位于一对磁性致动器组件之间并且延伸超过致动器组件的圆周，以便包围由致动器组件产生的磁通线，从而最小化不期望的优先位置或侧面的可能性 加载。

公开(公告)号：US20060064522A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11271799

申请日：2005-11-14

Applicant: Adam Weigold ,  Patrick Klovekorn ,  Peter Foster ,  Clive Goldsmith

Inventor： Adam Weigold ,  Patrick Klovekorn ,  Peter Foster ,  Clive Goldsmith

IPC: G06F5/00

CPC classification number: G06F13/4278 ,  G06F13/426 ,  H04J3/0682 ,  H04L7/0008

Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for providing a synchronized multichannel universal serial bus, the method in one aspect comprising supplementing the signal channels in the USB specification to provide synchronization information from an external source, and in another aspect comprising observing USB traffic and locking a local clock signal of a USB device to a periodic signal contained in USB data traffic, wherein the locking is in respect of phase and/or frequency.

公开(公告)号：US06952950B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-11

申请号：US10382589

申请日：2003-03-07

Applicant: Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

Inventor： Nigel Doe ,  Peter Foster

IPC: G01D3/02 ,  G01N11/00 ,  G01N11/14 ,  G01N11/16

CPC classification number: G01D3/022 ,  G01N11/14 ,  G01N11/142 ,  G01N2011/0006 ,  G01N2011/002

Abstract: A system and method for automatic identification of a detachable component of an instrument is disclosed. The detachable component includes a machine-readable device that contains information associated with the detachable component. The machine-readable device can be a bar code, a variable depth pattern, a magnetic stripe, or the like. The information contained within the machine-readable device can include one or more of serial number, type, material, dimensions, and calibration data of the detachable component. The instrument includes a reader that is configured to obtain the information from the machine-readable device.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动识别仪器的可拆卸部件的系统和方法。 可拆卸组件包括包含与可拆卸组件相关联的信息的机器可读设备。 机器可读装置可以是条形码，可变深度图案，磁条等。 包含在机器可读设备中的信息可以包括可拆卸组件的序列号，类型，材料，尺寸和校准数据中的一个或多个。 该仪器包括被配置为从机器可读设备获取信息的读取器。

公开(公告)号：US5987498A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US602630

申请日：1996-02-16

Applicant: William David Athing ,  Peter Foster Van Horne

Inventor： William David Athing ,  Peter Foster Van Horne

IPC: G07F7/00 ,  G07F17/16 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/58 ,  H04L29/08 ,  G06F13/362 ,  G06F13/42

CPC classification number: G07F17/0014 ,  G07F17/16 ,  H04L12/14 ,  H04L12/1464 ,  H04L12/583 ,  H04L51/063 ,  H04L67/306 ,  H04M2215/22

Abstract: A computer network communication system collects messages from multiple electronic sources comprising network service providers and presents them to a system user in a common format that is selectable by the user. The system receives charge account information from the user and thereby recoups costs associated with providing the computer network communication access. Charge account and associated identification information for a user are stored at a central control site, along with a user's preferred display settings. The central control site is connected to an interconnected computer network and to multiple remote sites comprising computer terminals that communicate with the central control site over the computer network. The remote user sites also are capable of direct communication with network service providers independently of the central control site over conventional telephone line connections.

Abstract translation: 计算机网络通信系统从包括网络服务提供商的多个电子源收集消息，并以可由用户选择的通用格式将它们呈现给系统用户。 该系统从用户接收费用账户信息，从而收回与提供计算机网络通信访问相关的成本。 用户的费用帐户和相关联的识别信息将与用户的首选显示设置一起存储在中央控制站点。 中央控制站点连接到互连的计算机网络，并连接到包括通过计算机网络与中央控制站点进行通信的计算机终端的多个远程站点。 远程用户站点还能够通过常规电话线路连接与中央控制站点独立地与网络服务提供者直接通信。

公开(公告)号：US5931972A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-03

申请号：US737653

申请日：1996-11-22

Applicant: Peter Foster ,  Rajesh Kumar Aggarwal

Inventor： Peter Foster ,  Rajesh Kumar Aggarwal

IPC: D06B3/10 ,  D02G1/02 ,  D02J13/00 ,  D06B23/16 ,  D06C7/00 ,  D06B3/02

CPC classification number: D06C7/00 ,  D02J13/006 ,  D06B23/16

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for thermally processing a textile structure in which the structure is run through a treatment zone in which the structure temperature is changed by heat exchange by contact with a flowing liquid.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB95 / 01170 Sec。 371日期：1996年11月22日 102（e）日期1996年11月22日PCT提交1995年5月23日PCT公布。 公开号WO95 / 32325 日期：1995年11月30日公开了一种热处理织物结构的方法，其中结构通过处理区域运行，其中结构温度通过与流动液体接触进行热交换而改变。