Apparatus for Improving Experience of Breastfeeding

    公开(公告)号:US20180289874A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-10-11

    申请号:US15925012

    申请日:2018-03-19

    Inventor: Sean Xiaolu Wang

    Abstract: The photo therapy apparatus of the present invention comprises one or more light sources which are integrated with a breast pump for providing photo therapy treatment to the breast and nipple of women during pumping of breast milk. The light sources can be lasers, light emitting diodes (LEDs), lamps, or any other types of light sources which produce therapeutic light in a desired wavelength range. The therapeutic light is delivered through the breast-shield or flange of the breast pump to the breast and nipple and produces a variety of photochemical processes, e.g. increase of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), triggering of photo neurological response and activation of enzymes, changes in local pressure, increases in temperature, and deformation of cellular membranes. Such photochemical reaction helps to reduce pain and promote healing of nipple lesion and in the meantime enhance yield of breast milk.

    Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) apparatus for the detection of mineral and metal contamination in liquid samples

    公开(公告)号:US09958395B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-05-01

    申请号:US15424931

    申请日:2017-02-06

    CPC classification number: G01N21/718 G01J3/443 G01N33/20 H01S5/0615

    Abstract: This invention discloses an improved laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) apparatus and method for the detection of mineral and metal contamination in liquid samples. The mineral and metal contaminant is first collected by filtering the liquid sample with a membrane filter. The membrane filter with the mineral and metal contaminant is then measured by a LIBS apparatus. The LIBS apparatus is based on a high repetition rate pulsed laser. The laser produces a train of laser pulses at a high repetition rate in the kHz (or even higher) range. When the laser beam hits the surface of the membrane filter, it generates several thousands of micro-plasma emissions per second. Synchronized miniature CCD array optical spectrometer modules collect the LIBS signal from these micro-plasma emissions. By adjusting the integration time of the spectrometer to cover a plurality of periods of the laser pulse train, the spectrometer integrates the LIBS signal produced by this plurality of laser pulses. Hence the intensity of the obtained LIBS spectrum can be greatly improved to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and lower the level of detection (LOD).

    Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) apparatus based on high repetition rate pulsed laser

    公开(公告)号:US09797776B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-24

    申请号:US15166374

    申请日:2016-05-27

    CPC classification number: G01J3/443 G01J3/0208 G01J3/06 G01J3/10 G01J3/28

    Abstract: This invention discloses a laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) apparatus based on a high repetition rate pulsed laser. The laser produces a train of laser pulses at a high repetition rate in the kHz or even higher range. When the laser beam hits the sample, it generates several thousands of micro-plasma emissions per second. Synchronized miniature CCD array optical spectrometer modules collect the LIBS signal from these micro-plasma emissions. By adjusting the integration time of the spectrometer to cover a plurality of periods of the laser pulse train, the spectrometer integrates the LIBS signal produced by this plurality of laser pulses. Hence the intensity of the obtained LIBS spectrum can be greatly improved to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and lower the limit of detection (LOD). In addition, the influence of pulse to pulse variation of the laser is minimized since the obtained LIBS spectrum is the spectrum of a plurality of micro-plasma emissions produced by a plurality of laser pulses. The high repetition rate laser also makes it possible to measure the LIBS signal at a short and a long integration time and mathematically combining the two spectra to obtain a LIBS spectrum with enhanced dynamic range.

    Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) Apparatus for the Detection of Mineral and Metal Contamination in Liquid Samples

    公开(公告)号:US20170234800A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-17

    申请号:US15424931

    申请日:2017-02-06

    CPC classification number: G01N21/718 G01J3/443 G01N33/20 H01S5/0615

    Abstract: This invention discloses an improved laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) apparatus and method for the detection of mineral and metal contamination in liquid samples. The mineral and metal contaminant is first collected by filtering the liquid sample with a membrane filter. The membrane filter with the mineral and metal contaminant is then measured by a LIBS apparatus. The LIBS apparatus is based on a high repetition rate pulsed laser. The laser produces a train of laser pulses at a high repetition rate in the kHz (or even higher) range. When the laser beam hits the surface of the membrane filter, it generates several thousands of micro-plasma emissions per second. Synchronized miniature CCD array optical spectrometer modules collect the LIBS signal from these micro-plasma emissions. By adjusting the integration time of the spectrometer to cover a plurality of periods of the laser pulse train, the spectrometer integrates the LIBS signal produced by this plurality of laser pulses. Hence the intensity of the obtained LIBS spectrum can be greatly improved to increase the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and lower the level of detection (LOD).

    Handheld Raman spectrometer
    5.
    发明授权
    Handheld Raman spectrometer 有权
    手持拉曼光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US08699020B1

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-15

    申请号:US13711668

    申请日:2012-12-12

    Abstract: This invention discloses a handheld Raman spectrometer. The handheld Raman spectrometer comprises: (i) a handheld enclosure; (ii) a volume Bragg grating stabilized laser mounted in the handheld enclosure for producing laser light; (iii) a Raman probe for delivering the laser light to a subject to produce Raman scattered light from the subject and collecting the Raman scattered light; (iv) a spectrometer mounted in the handheld enclosure for measuring the Raman scattered light and obtaining a Raman spectrum; (v) a high brightness display mounted in the handheld enclosure for displaying the obtained Raman spectrum; (vi) a multi-touch screen mounted on top of the high brightness display for receiving user inputs; (vii) a central processing unit mounted in the handheld enclosure for processing user inputs and controlling operation of the handheld Raman spectrometer; and (viii) a user interface based on the high brightness display, the multi-touch screen, and the central processing unit, the user interface is programmed to be capable to respond to user inputs incurring at least two points of contact with the multi-touch screen.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种手持拉曼光谱仪。 手持拉曼光谱仪包括:(i)手持式外壳; (ii)安装在手持式外壳中用于产生激光的体积布拉格光栅稳定激光; (iii)拉曼探头,用于将激光发射到被摄体以产生来自被摄体的拉曼散射光并收集拉曼散射光; (iv)安装在手持式外壳中用于测量拉曼散射光并获得拉曼光谱的光谱仪; (v)安装在手持式外壳中的高亮度显示器,用于显示所获得的拉曼光谱; (vi)安装在高亮度显示器顶部的用于接收用户输入的多点触摸屏; (vii)安装在手持式外壳中的中央处理单元,用于处理用户输入并控制手持拉曼光谱仪的操作; 和(viii)基于高亮度显示器,多点触摸屏幕和中央处理单元的用户界面,用户界面被编程为能够响应于与多重触摸屏幕的至少两个接触点的用户输入, 触摸屏。

    LED lighting fixture
    7.
    发明授权
    LED lighting fixture 有权
    LED照明灯具

    公开(公告)号:US08167459B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-01

    申请号:US12478096

    申请日:2009-06-04

    Inventor: Sean Xiaolu Wang

    CPC classification number: F21V29/51 F21S8/081 F21Y2115/10

    Abstract: An LED lighting fixture compatible with existing incandescent lamp lighting fixtures. The heat produced by the LED light source is dissipated through a heat pipe into a ground hole to maintain an optimum operation temperature of the LED light source.

    Abstract translation: 一个LED照明灯具与现有的白炽灯照明灯具兼容。 由LED光源产生的热量通过热管散发到接地孔中,以维持LED光源的最佳工作温度。

    Laser Disinfection Apparatus with Spectroscopic Sensor
    8.
    发明申请
    Laser Disinfection Apparatus with Spectroscopic Sensor 审中-公开
    激光消毒设备与光谱传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20110020173A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-27

    申请号:US12843117

    申请日:2010-07-26

    Abstract: A laser disinfection apparatus with a spectroscopic sensor for performing real-time monitoring of the apparatus's effectiveness. The spectroscopic sensor measures optical spectra of the biological tissue and obtains the concentration of the bacterial/fungal cells by tracking the intensity variation of a fingerprint region of the optical spectra. The acquired bacterial concentration information is used to evaluate the effectiveness of the laser treatment as well as to provide feed-back control of the laser parameters to obtain the optimum disinfection result.

    Abstract translation: 一种具有光谱传感器的激光消毒设备,用于对设备的有效性进行实时监控。 光谱传感器测量生物组织的光谱,并通过跟踪光谱的指纹区域的强度变化来获得细菌/真菌细胞的浓度。 获得的细菌浓度信息用于评估激光治疗的有效性,并提供激光参数的反馈控制以获得最佳的消毒结果。

    Photo Therapy and Massage Apparatus for Relieving Pain in Body Cavities
    9.
    发明申请
    Photo Therapy and Massage Apparatus for Relieving Pain in Body Cavities 审中-公开
    照片治疗和按摩器具减轻身体穴位的疼痛

    公开(公告)号:US20100286576A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12775313

    申请日:2010-05-06

    Abstract: A photo therapy and massage apparatus for relieving pain in a patient's body cavity. The photo therapy and massage apparatus comprises a light source to produce therapeutic light and a hollow massage wand capable to be inserted into the patient's body cavity to provide mechanical massage to the tissue inside the body cavity. An optical light guide with its proximal end coupled to the light source and its distal end embedded in the hollow massage wand is used to deliver the therapeutic light from the light source to the massage wand. The distal end of the optical light guide is configured to emit the therapeutic light from a side surface. The therapeutic light then transmits through the hollow massage wand to treat the tissue inside the body cavity.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于缓解患者体腔疼痛的光疗和按摩器具。 照相疗法和按摩装置包括产生治疗光的光源和能够插入到患者体腔中的中空按摩棒,以向体腔内的组织提供机械按摩。 光导管的近端与光源连接,其远端嵌入中空的按摩棒,用于将治疗光从光源传送到按摩棒。 光导体的远端构成为从侧面发射治疗光。 然后,治疗光透过中空的按摩棒来处理体腔内的组织。

    Photo Therapy Apparatus Utilizing Embedded Optical Fibers
    10.
    发明申请
    Photo Therapy Apparatus Utilizing Embedded Optical Fibers 审中-公开
    利用嵌入式光纤的照相疗法设备

    公开(公告)号:US20100256541A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-07

    申请号:US12754842

    申请日:2010-04-06

    Abstract: A photo therapy apparatus utilizing optical fibers embedded in a cast bandage. The optical fibers are used to deliver therapeutic light to the treatment area after the cast bandage is applied. The therapeutic light helps to decrease inflammation, pain, and irritation as well as to promote healing of the broken bones or sprained/strained muscles of the patient.

    Abstract translation: 使用嵌入铸造绷带中的光纤的光疗法装置。 在施加cast band之后,光纤用于将治疗光递送到治疗区域。 治疗光有助于减轻炎症,疼痛和刺激,并有助于促进患者骨折或扭伤或紧张肌肉的愈合。

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