公开(公告)号：US20070291804A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11154264

申请日：2005-06-15

Applicant: Timothy Day ,  David Arnone

Inventor： Timothy Day ,  David Arnone

IPC: H01S3/04

CPC classification number: H01S5/02216 ,  G02B3/00 ,  G02B7/023 ,  H01S5/005 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/02492 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06226 ,  H01S5/3401

Abstract: A compact mid-IR laser device utilizes a quantum cascade laser to provide mid-IR frequencies suitable for use in molecular detection by signature absorption spectra. The compact nature of the device is obtained owing to an efficient heat transfer structure, the use of a small diameter aspheric lens and a monolithic assembly structure to hold the optical elements in a fixed position relative to one another. The compact housing size may be approximately 20 cm×20 cm×20 cm or less. Efficient heat transfer is achieved using a thermoelectric cooler TEC combined with a high thermal conductivity heat spreader onto which the quantum cascade laser is thermally coupled.

Abstract translation: 紧凑的中红外激光装置利用量子级联激光器提供适合用于通过特征吸收光谱进行分子检测的中红外频率。 由于有效的传热结构，使用小直径非球面透镜和单片组件结构来将光学元件保持在相对于彼此的固定位置，可以获得装置的紧凑性。 紧凑的外壳尺寸可以是大约20cm×20cm×20cm或更小。 使用与量子级联激光器热耦合的高导热散热器结合的热电冷却器TEC来实现有效的热传递。

公开(公告)号：US20070030865A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11198496

申请日：2005-08-05

Applicant: Timothy Day ,  David Arnone

Inventor： Timothy Day ,  David Arnone

IPC: H01S3/30 ,  H01S3/04 ,  H01S3/08

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01S3/1055 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/02252 ,  H01S5/02288 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/02438 ,  H01S5/02492 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06226 ,  H01S5/143 ,  H01S5/3402

Abstract: A compact mid-IR laser device utilizes an external cavity to tune the laser. The external cavity may employ a Littrow or Littman cavity arrangement. In the Littrow cavity arrangement, a filter, such as a grating, is rotated to provide wavelength gain medium selectivity. In the Littman cavity arrangement, a reflector is rotated to provide tuning. A quantum cascade laser gain medium provides mid-IR frequencies suitable for use in molecular detection by signature absorption spectra. The compact nature of the device is obtained owing to an efficient heat transfer structure, the use of a small diameter aspheric lens for both the output lens and the external cavity lens and a monolithic assembly structure to hold the optical elements in a fixed position relative to one another. The compact housing size may be approximately 20 cm×20 cm×20 cm or less. Efficient heat transfer is achieved using a thermoelectric cooler TEC combined with a high thermal conductivity heat spreader onto which the quantum cascade laser gain medium is thermally coupled. The heat spreader not only serves to dissipate heat and conduct same to the TEC, but also serves as an optical platform to secure the optical elements within the housing in a fixed relationship relative on one another. The small diameter aspheric output and external cavity lens each may have a diameter of 10 mm or less and each lens is positioned to provided a collimated beam output from the quantum cascade laser gain medium. The housing is hermetically sealed to provide a rugged, light weight portable MIR laser source.

Abstract translation: 紧凑的中红外激光器件利用外部腔来调谐激光器。 外腔可以采用Littrow或Littman腔布置。 在Littrow腔布置中，旋转滤光器，例如光栅，以提供波长增益介质选择性。 在Littman腔布置中，旋转反射器以提供调谐。 量子级联激光增益介质提供适合用于通过特征吸收光谱进行分子检测的中红外频率。 通过有效的传热结构，可以获得装置的紧凑性，使用用于输出透镜和外腔透镜的小直径非球面透镜和用于将光学元件保持在固定位置的单片组件结构 另一个。 紧凑的外壳尺寸可以是大约20cm×20cm×20cm或更小。 使用与量子级联激光增益介质热耦合的高导热散热器结合的热电冷却器TEC实现有效的热传递。 散热器不仅用于散热并将其传导到TEC，而且还用作光学平台，以将光学元件以相对于彼此的固定关系固定在壳体内。 小直径非球面输出和外腔透镜各自可以具有10mm或更小的直径，并且每个透镜被定位成提供从量子级联激光增益介质输出的准直光束。 外壳密封，提供坚固，轻便的便携式MIR激光源。

公开(公告)号：US20070019702A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-25

申请号：US11525384

申请日：2006-09-22

Applicant: Timothy Day ,  David Arnone

Inventor： Timothy Day ,  David Arnone

IPC: H01S5/00 ,  H01S3/08 ,  H01S3/04

CPC classification number: G02B3/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B7/023 ,  H01S5/02288 ,  H01S5/02476 ,  H01S5/3401

Abstract: A lens may operate in the mid-IR spectral region and couple highly divergent beams into highly collimated beams. In combination with a light source having a characteristic output beam, the lens may provide highly stable, miniaturized mid-IR sources that deliver optical beams. An advanced mounting system may provide long term sturdy mechanical coupling and alignment to reduce operator maintenance. In addition, devices may also support electrical and thermal subsystems that are delivered via these mounting systems. A mid-IR singlet lens having a numerical aperture greater than about 0.7 and a focal length less than 10 mm may be combined with a quantum well stack semiconductor based light source such that the emission facet of the semiconductor lies in the focus of the lens less than 2 mm away from the lens surface. Together, these systems may provide a package that is highly portable and robust, and easily integrated with external optical systems.

Abstract translation: 透镜可以在中红外光谱区域中操作，并将高度发散的光束耦合到高度准直的光束中。 结合具有特征输出光束的光源，透镜可以提供高度稳定的，小型化的中红外光源，其传送光束。 先进的安装系统可以提供长期坚固的机械联接和对准，以减少操作人员的维护。 此外，设备还可以支持通过这些安装系统传送的电气和热系统。 具有大于约0.7的数值孔径和小于10mm的焦距的中红外单透镜可以与基于量子阱堆叠半导体的光源组合，使得半导体的发射小面位于透镜的焦点较少 距镜头表面2毫米以外。 一起，这些系统可以提供高度便携和坚固的包装，并且容易地与外部光学系统集成。

公开(公告)号：US20070255957A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11824115

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: David Arnone ,  Alex Kosoy ,  David Olivares ,  Gunjan Samtani ,  David Sexton

Inventor： David Arnone ,  Alex Kosoy ,  David Olivares ,  Gunjan Samtani ,  David Sexton

IPC: H04L9/00

CPC classification number: H04L12/1895 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L43/0811 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04L67/327 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: An alert messaging system and method to securely transmit and receive alert messages via secure connection among one or more messaging servers and at least one client user station using a token-based, one-way handshake mechanism.

公开(公告)号：US20060266895A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-30

申请号：US11436927

申请日：2006-05-15

Applicant: David Arnone

Inventor： David Arnone

IPC: F16M11/32

CPC classification number: H05K7/20

Abstract: A mounting assembly (16) for securing a device (12) to a mounting base (14) includes a mounting platform (18) and a temperature adjuster assembly (20). The mounting platform (18) is coupled to the mounting base (14). The mounting platform (18) includes a mounting surface (28) and a plurality of spaced apart mounting components (30) that are used to secure the device (12) to the mounting platform (18). The mounting components (30) are arranged in a mounting array. The temperature adjuster (20) adjusts the temperature of the mounting platform (18). The temperature adjuster (20) is in intimate thermal communication with the mounting platform (18).

Abstract translation: 用于将装置（12）固定到安装基座（14）的安装组件（16）包括安装平台（18）和温度调节器组件（20）。 安装平台（18）联接到安装基座（14）。 安装平台（18）包括用于将装置（12）固定到安装平台（18）上的安装表面（28）和多个间隔开的安装部件（30）。 安装部件（30）被布置成安装阵列。 温度调节器（20）调节安装平台（18）的温度。 温度调节器（20）与安装平台（18）紧密地热连通。

公开(公告)号：US20050284249A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10881947

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: David Arnone

Inventor： David Arnone

IPC: F16H25/20 ,  F16H25/24 ,  G05G11/00 ,  H02K7/06

CPC classification number: H02K7/06 ,  F16H25/20 ,  F16H25/24 ,  F16H2025/204 ,  F16H2025/2084 ,  F16H2025/209 ,  Y10T74/20341

Abstract: A mover assembly (16) that moves or positions an object (12) includes a mover output (32), a gear (238), and an assembly output (28) that is coupled to the object (12). The mover output (32) is rotated. The gear (238) engages the mover output (32) so that rotation of the mover output (32) results in rotation of the gear (238). The assembly output (28) is coupled to the gear (238) so that rotation of the gear (238) results in movement of the assembly output (28) along an axis (28A). The mover assembly (16) can include a rotation inhibitor (30) that inhibits rotation of the assembly output (28) and allows for movement of the assembly output (28) along the axis (28A). The mover output (32) can include a worm (236) that engages the gear (238) so that rotation of the worm (236) about a worm axis (236A) results in rotation of the gear (238) about a gear axis (238A) that is different than the worm axis (236A).

Abstract translation: 移动或定位物体（12）的移动器组件（16）包括移动器输出（32），齿轮（238）和联接到物体（12）的组件输出（28）。 移动器输出（32）旋转。 齿轮（238）接合动子输出（32），使得动子输出（32）的旋转导致齿轮（238）的转动。 组件输出（28）联接到齿轮（238），使得齿轮（238）的旋转导致组件输出（28）沿轴线（28A）的移动。 移动器组件（16）可以包括阻止组件输出（28）的旋转并允许组件输出（28）沿轴线（28A）运动的旋转抑制器（30）。 移动器输出（32）可包括接合齿轮（238）的蜗杆（236），使得蜗杆（236）围绕蜗杆轴线（236A）的旋转导致齿轮（238）围绕齿轮轴线 （238A）不同于蜗杆轴（236A）。

公开(公告)号：US20050006982A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-13

申请号：US10888028

申请日：2004-07-09

Applicant: Eric Williams ,  David Arnone

Inventor： Eric Williams ,  David Arnone

IPC: H01L41/053 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H02N2/00

CPC classification number: H02N2/043 ,  H02N2/005

Abstract: A mover assembly (16) that moves or positions an object (12) includes a mover output (222), an actuator (344), and a mover housing assembly (220). The mover output (222) is connected to the object (12), and the actuator (344) causes the mover output (222) to move. The mover housing assembly (220) seals many of the other components of mover assembly (16), including the actuator (344) within a clean, nonvolatile, housing chamber (420) that isolates all contaminants from the outside working environment.

Abstract translation: 移动或定位物体（12）的移动器组件（16）包括移动器输出（222），致动器（344）和移动器壳体组件（220）。 移动器输出（222）连接到物体（12），致动器（344）使移动器输出（222）移动。 移动器壳体组件（220）将许多移动器组件（16）的其它部件密封在包括致动器（344）在干净，不挥发的壳体室（420）内，该室将所有污染物与外部工作环境隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20070139755A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11636143

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: David Arnone ,  Xin Luo

Inventor： David Arnone ,  Xin Luo

IPC: G02B26/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/0305 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4257 ,  G02B6/4267 ,  G02B6/4277 ,  G02B6/4279 ,  G02B6/4284 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02F1/0102

Abstract: A beam modulator (14) for modulating a beam (20) includes a modulator element (26) and a housing assembly (24). The modulator element (26) is positioned in the path of the beam (20). The housing assembly (24) retains the modulator element (26). The housing assembly (24) can include a housing (234), a first retainer assembly (342), and a second retainer assembly (344). The first retainer assembly (342) flexibly secures the modulator element (26) to the housing (24) and the second retainer assembly (344) fixedly secures the modulator element (26) to the housing (234) with the modulator element (26) positioned between the retainer assemblies (342) (344). With this design, the retainer assemblies (342) (344) can cooperate to retain the modulator element (26) in a fashion that applies a substantially uniform and small pressure across the modulator element (26).

Abstract translation: 用于调制光束（20）的光束调制器（14）包括调制器元件（26）和壳体组件（24）。 调制器元件（26）位于梁（20）的路径中。 壳体组件（24）保持调制器元件（26）。 壳体组件（24）可以包括壳体（234），第一保持器组件（342）和第二保持器组件（344）。 第一保持器组件（342）将调制器元件（26）柔性地固定到壳体（24），并且第二保持器组件（344）用调制器元件（26）将调制器元件（26）固定地固定到壳体（234） 定位在保持器组件（342）（344）之间。 通过这种设计，保持器组件342可协作以在调制器元件26上施加基本均匀和小的压力的方式保持调制器元件26。

公开(公告)号：US20070103802A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11585548

申请日：2006-10-24

Applicant: David Arnone ,  Ken Wallace ,  Carl Iacono

Inventor： David Arnone ,  Ken Wallace ,  Carl Iacono

IPC: G02B7/182

CPC classification number: G02B7/003 ,  G02B7/008 ,  G02B7/1822

Abstract: An optical assembly (16) for a precision apparatus (10) includes an optical element (234) and a housing (230) that defines a housing cavity (244). The housing (230) includes a body section (238), a removable section (240) and a fastener assembly (242). The body section (238) is secured to an apparatus frame (12) of the precision apparatus (10). The removable section (240) retains the optical element (234) with the optical element (234) positioned in the housing cavity (244). The fastener assembly (242) selective secures the removable section (240) to the body section (238). With this design, the removable section (240) can be selectively removed to repair or replace the optical element (234) and the optical element (234) is supported by a rigid mechanical housing (230) so that the optical element (234) is less susceptible to long term or operating misalignments.

Abstract translation: 用于精密设备（10）的光学组件（16）包括限定壳体空腔（244）的光学元件（234）和壳体（230）。 壳体（230）包括主体部分（238），可移除部分（240）和紧固件组件（242）。 主体部（238）固定在精密装置（10）的装置框架（12）上。 可拆卸部分（240）将光学元件（234）保持在光学元件（234）位于壳体空腔（244）中。 紧固件组件（242）选择性地将可移除部分（240）固定到主体部分（238）。 利用这种设计，可以选择性地去除可拆卸部分（240）以修复或更换光学元件（234），并且光学元件（234）由刚性机械壳体（230）支撑，使得光学元件（234） 不太容易长期或经营不对准。

公开(公告)号：US20060104595A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10993058

申请日：2004-11-18

Applicant: David Arnone

Inventor： David Arnone

IPC: G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/1825 ,  G02B7/004

Abstract: A precision apparatus (10) includes a constraint joint (256) having a contact (258A) and a contact engager (258B). The contact (258A) includes a contact region (268) that is rounded, and the contact engager (258B) includes a first wall (270A), a second wall (270B), and a third wall (270C). Further, the walls (270A) (270B) (270C) are arranged so that the contact region (268) simultaneously contacts only one location on each wall (270A) (270B) (270C) to create a true three point contact that provides three degrees of constraint. One or more of the walls (270A), (270B), (270C) includes a contact pad (274) that engages the contact (258A). Each contact pad (274) can be made of a hard, relatively low friction material with a low friction surface (273).

Abstract translation: 精密设备（10）包括具有触点（258A）和触点接合器（258B）的约束接头（256）。 接触件（258A）包括圆形的接触区域（268），接触接合器（258B）包括第一壁（270A），第二壁（270B）和第三壁（270C） 。 此外，壁（270A）（270B）（270℃）（270℃）布置成使得接触区域（268）同时仅接触每个壁（270A）（270B）（270℃）上的一个位置（270℃）以产生真实的 三点接触提供三度约束。 壁（270A），（270B），（270C）中的一个或多个包括接合触点（258A）的接触垫（274）。 每个接触垫（274）可以由具有低摩擦表面（273）的硬的，较低摩擦的材料制成。