公开(公告)号：US07275430B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-02

申请号：US11246349

申请日：2005-10-07

申请人： Marco Zuleta ,  William W. Li ,  Elgardo Echevarria ,  Tan Nguyen ,  Rongchang Xin

发明人： Marco Zuleta ,  William W. Li ,  Elgardo Echevarria ,  Tan Nguyen ,  Rongchang Xin

IPC分类号： G01F23/24

CPC分类号： G01F23/26 ,  G01F23/243

摘要： A method and apparatus for sensing different levels of liquids in their respective containers in a liquid-consuming and/or producing instrument system. According to a preferred embodiment, an elongated liquid-sensing probe having axially spaced electrodes adapted to sense liquid at multiple levels is arranged in each container of liquid. A controller, e.g. a suitably programmed microprocessor, operates to selectively poll different pairs of electrodes carried by the probe to determine whether or not the polled electrode pairs are immersed in the contained liquid. Preferably, the polling circuit comprises an electronically-controlled resistor that serves to normalize the level-sensing output signal for liquids of different bulk resistivity.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在耗液和/或产生的仪器系统中检测其各自容器中的不同液面的液体的方法和装置。 根据优选实施例，具有轴向间隔开的电极的细长液体检测探针被布置在每个液体容器中。 控制器，例如 适当编程的微处理器操作以选择性地轮询由探针承载的不同电极对，以确定被轮询的电极对是否浸没在所容纳的液体中。 优选地，轮询电路包括电子控制电阻器，其用于对不同体积电阻率的液体的电平检测输出信号进行归一化。

公开(公告)号：US20060175359A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-10

申请号：US11052270

申请日：2005-02-07

申请人： Rongchang Xin ,  William Li

发明人： Rongchang Xin ,  William Li

IPC分类号： B67D5/60

CPC分类号： B67D7/061 ,  B67D7/0277 ,  G01N1/14

摘要： A liquid aspiration device comprises an aspiration tube that slideably engages an opening in a cap such that a head on the end of the aspiration tube is moveable with respect to the opening in the cap. A tube cover is positioned between the opening in the cap and the head of the tube. The tube cover is operable to collapse into the cap when the head is moved into the cap. When the head and the tube cover are moved into the cap they are shielded from potential contamination that may occur when the aspiration device is moved from one container to the next. A lock is positioned in the cap. The lock is operable to move between an engaged position where the head may be retained within the cap and a disengaged position where the head is free to pass into or out of the cap.

公开(公告)号：US06823686B2

公开(公告)日：2004-11-30

申请号：US10194501

申请日：2002-07-12

申请人： Eugene Chumley ,  Larry G. Pippin ,  Pantelis V. Hatzikazakis ,  William Z. Sun ,  Timothy M. Wampler ,  Charles E. Zimmerman ,  Rongchang Xin ,  David T. Monk

发明人： Eugene Chumley ,  Larry G. Pippin ,  Pantelis V. Hatzikazakis ,  William Z. Sun ,  Timothy M. Wampler ,  Charles E. Zimmerman ,  Rongchang Xin ,  David T. Monk

IPC分类号： F25B4100

CPC分类号： F04C28/06 ,  F04B49/035 ,  F25B31/00 ,  F25B41/04 ,  F25B2500/26 ,  F25B2500/27

摘要： A pressure equalization method and system is provided for starting a compressor while maintaining the condenser at a high pressure and includes a valve and a bleed port. The compressor has a compressor inlet for receiving a fluid at a first pressure and a compressor outlet for discharging the fluid at a second pressure, and is operable to compress the fluid from the first pressure to the second pressure. The valve is proximate to and in fluid communication with the compressor outlet and is movable to an open position when the compressor is operating to permit the fluid at the second pressure to flow through the valve and is movable to a closed position when the compressor stops operating to prevent backflow of the fluid at the second pressure through the valve toward the compressor inlet. The bleed port is upstream of the valve and in fluid communication with the compressor inlet to equalize the pressure of the fluid contained in the compressor when the compressor stops operating.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种压力平衡方法和系统，用于启动压缩机，同时保持冷凝器处于高压，并包括阀和排气口。 压缩机具有用于接收处于第一压力的流体的压缩机入口和用于在第二压力下排出流体的压缩机出口，并且可操作以将流体从第一压力压缩至第二压力。 阀门与压缩机出口接近并且与压缩机出口流体连通，并且当压缩机运行时可移动到打开位置，以允许处于第二压力的流体流过阀门，并且当压缩机停止运行时可移动到关闭位置 以防止在第二压力下的流体通过阀朝向压缩机入口的回流。 泄放口位于阀的上游并与压缩机入口流体连通，以在压缩机停止运行时使包含在压缩机中的流体的压力相等。

公开(公告)号：US07794666B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-14

申请号：US11349445

申请日：2006-02-07

申请人： William W. Li ,  Rongchang Xin ,  Wing S. Pang ,  Dobson M. Okawa

发明人： William W. Li ,  Rongchang Xin ,  Wing S. Pang ,  Dobson M. Okawa

IPC分类号： G05D23/00 ,  B01L3/02 ,  B01J19/00

CPC分类号： G01N1/38 ,  B01F13/0222 ,  B01F13/0233 ,  B01J2219/00495 ,  B01L7/00 ,  G01N2035/00425

摘要： Method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of one or more reaction vessels in a bio-chemical analyzer comprises a heat-exchange block, preferably made of cast aluminum or the like, and a thermoelectric device for heating or cooling the block to within a desired temperature range. The heat-transfer block cradles one or more reaction vessels in a thermal energy-transferring relationship, and further supports, in a thermal energy-transferring relationship, one or more fluid conduits serving to transmit a liquid or gas to the interior of the reaction vessels. Preferably, the heat-transfer block is cast from aluminum, and the fluid conduits are disposed inside the casting. By supporting the reaction vessel(s) and fluid conduit(s) in a common block, a single thermoelectric device and controller can be used to simultaneously control the respective temperatures of multiple fluid reagents and/or gases, as well as one or more reaction vessels, thereby reducing the power requirements of the thermal control system.

摘要翻译： 用于控制生物化学分析仪中一个或多个反应容器的温度的方法和装置包括优选由铸铝等制成的热交换块和用于将块加热或冷却至所需温度的热电装置 范围。 热传递块以热能传递关系支撑一个或多个反应容器，并且在热能传递关系中进一步支撑用于将液体或气体传输到反应容器内部的一个或多个流体导管 。 优选地，传热块从铝铸造，并且流体导管设置在铸件内部。 通过将反应容器和流体导管支撑在共同的块中，可以使用单个热电装置和控制器来同时控制多个流体试剂和/或气体的相应温度，以及一个或多个反应 容器，从而降低了热控制系统的功率要求。

公开(公告)号：US20090206176A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12033254

申请日：2008-02-19

申请人： Rongchang Xin ,  Eric M. Grace ,  William W. Li ,  Santos Vargas

发明人： Rongchang Xin ,  Eric M. Grace ,  William W. Li ,  Santos Vargas

IPC分类号： B05B7/26 ,  F01N3/20

CPC分类号： G01F23/74 ,  B05B9/0403 ,  G01F11/006 ,  G01F11/028 ,  G01F25/0061

摘要： A method for preventing either the introduction of air into a liquid aspirated from a container through an aspiration line passing through a container cap, or the over-filling or non-filling of a container by a liquid dispensed through a dispensing line passing through a container cap. Such method comprises the steps of simultaneously detecting that (a) the container cap is properly positioned on and secured to a liquid container from which liquid is to be aspirated, or into which a liquid is to be dispensed, and (b) detecting that the level of liquid in the container is either above or below a predetermined level

摘要翻译： 一种防止通过穿过容器盖的抽吸线从容器吸入空气的空气的方法，或者通过通过容器的分配管线分配的液体来填充或不填充容器的方法 帽。 这种方法包括以下步骤：同时检测（a）容器盖适当地定位在液体容器上并被固定到液体容器上，或者液体被分配到其中，以及（b）检测到 容器中的液体水平高于或低于预定水平

公开(公告)号：US20070079653A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-12

申请号：US11246349

申请日：2005-10-07

申请人： Marco Zuleta ,  William Li ,  Elgardo Echevarria ,  Tan Nguyen ,  Rongchang Xin

发明人： Marco Zuleta ,  William Li ,  Elgardo Echevarria ,  Tan Nguyen ,  Rongchang Xin

IPC分类号： G01F23/26

CPC分类号： G01F23/26 ,  G01F23/243

摘要： A method and apparatus for sensing different levels of liquids in their respective containers in a liquid-consuming and/or producing instrument system. According to a preferred embodiment, an elongated liquid-sensing probe having axially spaced electrodes adapted to sense liquid at multiple levels is arranged in each container of liquid. A controller, e.g. a suitably programmed microprocessor, operates to selectively poll different pairs of electrodes carried by the probe to determine whether or not the polled electrode pairs are immersed in the contained liquid. Preferably, the polling circuit comprises an electronically-controlled resistor that serves to normalize the level-sensing output signal for liquids of different bulk resistivity.

公开(公告)号：US07546936B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11052270

申请日：2005-02-07

申请人： Rongchang Xin ,  William Weigong Li

发明人： Rongchang Xin ,  William Weigong Li

IPC分类号： B67D5/60

CPC分类号： B67D7/061 ,  B67D7/0277 ,  G01N1/14

摘要： A liquid aspiration device comprises an aspiration tube that slideably engages an opening in a cap such that a head on the end of the aspiration tube is moveable with respect to the opening in the cap. A tube cover is positioned between the opening in the cap and the head of the tube. The tube cover is operable to collapse into the cap when the head is moved into the cap. When the head and the tube cover are moved into the cap they are shielded from potential contamination that may occur when the aspiration device is moved from one container to the next. A lock is positioned in the cap. The lock is operable to move between an engaged position where the head may be retained within the cap and a disengaged position where the head is free to pass into or out of the cap.

摘要翻译： 液体抽吸装置包括可滑动地接合帽中的开口的抽吸管，使得吸引管的端部上的头部相对于帽中的开口可移动。 管盖位于盖的开口和管的头部之间。 当头部移动到盖中时，管盖可操作以塌缩到盖中。 当头部和管盖移动到帽中时，它们被屏蔽以防止当吸液装置从一个容器移动到下一个容器时可能发生的潜在污染。 盖子上有一个锁。 锁可操作以在头部可以保持在盖中的接合位置和头部自由进入或离开帽的脱离位置之间移动。

公开(公告)号：US06663358B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10058147

申请日：2002-01-29

申请人： Joe Frank Loprete ,  David Turner Monk ,  Eugene Karl Chumley ,  Tyrone Scott Simerly ,  John K. Narney, II ,  Mark Randall Trent ,  Panteleimon V. Hatzikazakis ,  Tom Evans Goodnight ,  Rongchang Xin ,  Robert Desmond Douglas

发明人： Joe Frank Loprete ,  David Turner Monk ,  Eugene Karl Chumley ,  Tyrone Scott Simerly ,  John K. Narney, II ,  Mark Randall Trent ,  Panteleimon V. Hatzikazakis ,  Tom Evans Goodnight ,  Rongchang Xin ,  Robert Desmond Douglas

IPC分类号： F04B2300

CPC分类号： F04C28/18 ,  F04B49/16 ,  F04B49/24 ,  F04C28/16 ,  F04C28/24 ,  F25B49/022 ,  F25B2600/02

摘要： A compressor for providing automatic capacity modulation is disclosed. The compressor comprises a compression chamber, a compressing member, a reexpansion area, a flow passage, a valve member, and a biasing member. The flow passage is in fluid communication with the compression chamber and the reexpansion area. In one position, the valve member permits flow through the flow passage and in a second position it prevents flow. The valve member is subjected to a first operating condition of fluid on one side and a second operating condition of the fluid on the other side. The biasing member exerts a biasing force on the valve member. When the first operating condition reaches a predetermined point relative to the second operating condition, the valve member moves and effects a change in the capacity of the compressor.

公开(公告)号：US08146625B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12033254

申请日：2008-02-19

申请人： Rongchang Xin ,  Eric M. Grace ,  William W. Li ,  Santos Vargas

发明人： Rongchang Xin ,  Eric M. Grace ,  William W. Li ,  Santos Vargas

IPC分类号： G01F23/30 ,  B65B3/04

CPC分类号： G01F23/74 ,  B05B9/0403 ,  G01F11/006 ,  G01F11/028 ,  G01F25/0061

摘要： A method for preventing either the introduction of air into a liquid aspirated from a container through an aspiration line passing through a container cap, or the over-filling or non-filling of a container by a liquid dispensed through a dispensing line passing through a container cap. Such method comprises the steps of simultaneously detecting that (a) the container cap is properly positioned on and secured to a liquid container from which liquid is to be aspirated, or into which a liquid is to be dispensed, and (b) detecting that the level of liquid in the container is either above or below a predetermined level.

摘要翻译： 一种防止通过穿过容器盖的抽吸线从容器吸入空气的空气的方法，或者通过通过容器的分配管线分配的液体来填充或不填充容器的方法 帽。 这种方法包括以下步骤：同时检测（a）容器盖适当地定位在液体容器上并被固定到液体容器上，或者液体被分配到其中，以及（b）检测到 容器中的液体水平高于或低于预定水平。

公开(公告)号：US20070183945A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11349445

申请日：2006-02-07

申请人： William Li ,  Rongchang Xin ,  Wing Pang ,  Dobson Okawa

发明人： William Li ,  Rongchang Xin ,  Wing Pang ,  Dobson Okawa

IPC分类号： B01J19/00

CPC分类号： G01N1/38 ,  B01F13/0222 ,  B01F13/0233 ,  B01J2219/00495 ,  B01L7/00 ,  G01N2035/00425

摘要： Method and apparatus for controlling the temperature of one or more reaction vessels in a bio-chemical analyzer comprises a heat-exchange block, preferably made of cast aluminum or the like, and a thermoelectric device for heating or cooling the block to within a desired temperature range. The heat-transfer block cradles one or more reaction vessels in a thermal energy-transferring relationship, and further supports, in a thermal energy-transferring relationship, one or more fluid conduits serving to transmit a liquid or gas to the interior of the reaction vessels. Preferably, the heat-transfer block is cast from aluminum, and the fluid conduits are disposed inside the casting. By supporting the reaction vessel(s) and fluid conduit(s) in a common block, a single thermoelectric device and controller can be used to simultaneously control the respective temperatures of multiple fluid reagents and/or gases, as well as one or more reaction vessels, thereby reducing the power requirements of the thermal control system.

摘要翻译： 用于控制生物化学分析仪中一个或多个反应容器的温度的方法和装置包括优选由铸铝等制成的热交换块和用于将块加热或冷却至所需温度的热电装置 范围。 热传递块以热能传递关系支撑一个或多个反应容器，并且在热能传递关系中进一步支撑用于将液体或气体传输到反应容器内部的一个或多个流体导管 。 优选地，传热块从铝铸造，并且流体导管设置在铸件内部。 通过将反应容器和流体导管支撑在共同的块中，可以使用单个热电装置和控制器来同时控制多个流体试剂和/或气体的相应温度，以及一个或多个反应 容器，从而降低了热控制系统的功率要求。