47th week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 37 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20210364451 | OPTICAL PHASE MEASUREMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - A measurement system for use in measuring parameters of a patterned sample, the system including a broadband light source, an optical system configured as an interferometric system, a detection unit, and a control unit, where the interferometric system defines illumination and detection channels having a sample arm and a reference arm having a reference reflector, and is configured for inducing an optical path difference between the sample and reference arms, the detection unit for detecting a combined light beam formed by a light beam reflected from the reflector and a light beam propagating from a sample's support, and generating measured data indicative of spectral interference pattern formed by spectral interference signatures, and the control unit for receiving the measured data and applying a model-based processing to the spectral interference pattern for determining one or more parameters of the pattern in the sample. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364452 | PLASTIC LENS ELEMENT AND IMAGING LENS ASSEMBLY - A plastic lens element includes an optical effective portion and a peripheral portion. The peripheral portion surrounds the optical effective portion and includes a peripheral surface and an optical inspecting structure. The optical inspecting structure is disposed between the optical effective portion and the peripheral surface and includes a first optical inspecting surface and a second optical inspecting surface. The first optical inspecting surface and the second optical inspecting surface are disposed on two sides of the peripheral portion respectively and correspond to each other. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364453 | X-RAY PHASE IMAGING SYSTEM - This X-ray phase imaging system ( | 2021-11-25 |
20210364454 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR X-RAY SCATTERING MATERIAL ANALYSIS - A method for X-Ray Scattering material analysis, in particular Small Angle X-ray Scattering material analysis for generating and directing an incident X-ray beam along a propagation direction to a sample held in a sample environment executing a sample measurement process. An apparatus adapted to carry out such a method is also disclosed. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364455 | BACK SCATTERING INSPECTION SYSTEM AND BACK SCATTERING INSPECTION METHOD - The present disclosure provides a back scattering inspection system and a back scattering inspection method. The back scattering inspection system includes a frame and a back scattering inspection device. The rack includes a track arranged vertically or obliquely relative to the ground, and a space enclosed by the track forms an inspection channel; and the back scattering inspection device includes a back scattering ray emitting device and a back scattering detector, and the back scattering inspection device is movably disposed on the track for inspecting an inspected object passing through the inspection channel. The back scattering inspection system can perform back scattering inspection on a plurality of surfaces of the inspected object. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364456 | Method for Determining the Deuterium Substitution Rate According to Substitution Positions - The present disclosure relates to a method for analysis of a deuterium substitution rate of a deuterium-substituted sample according to substitution positions using information of a | 2021-11-25 |
20210364457 | METHOD FOR ON-SITE MONITORING OF THE QUALITY OF THE GASES DELIVERED TO AN INDUSTRIAL CONSUMER SITE USING THE THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY TECHNIQUE - The invention provides a method for on-site monitoring of the quality of the gases delivered to a consumer site, the monitoring being carried out during the delivery, in order to declare the delivery compliant or non-compliant with specifications, being characterized in that, during the delivery, a monitoring of the gas(es) delivered is carried out by the thermal conductivity technique. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364458 | GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor includes a substrate, a support layer, a base layer, a heater layer disposed on or above the base layer, a gas sensing layer that is disposed on or above one of the heater layer and the base layer and that has a gas concentration dependent electrical impedance, and a detection electrode that is electrically connected to the gas sensing layer and that detects the impedance of the gas sensing layer. The substrate has a cavity and an opening formed by the cavity. The support layer is disposed on the substrate so as to cover at least an entire periphery of the opening. The base layer is supported by the support layer above the cavity so as to be separated from the substrate. A portion of the support layer in contact with the cavity has a first phononic crystal structure structured by a plurality of regularly arranged through-holes. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364459 | Crack Detection Device and Method Therefor - A crack detection device includes: a sensor unit that has a three-layer structure of conductor-insulator-conductor and is attached to a structure; a frequency characteristics acquisition unit that sweeps a predetermined frequency range to acquire a plurality of frequencies at which the impedance of the sensor unit is maximum or minimum; a crack presence/absence determination unit that determines the presence or absence of a crack based on a nonuniformity of the plurality of frequencies; a crack position table in which a relationship between crack positions and frequency shift directions is recorded; and a crack position detection unit that, when the crack presence/absence determination unit determines that there is a crack, takes a difference between two frequencies acquired by the frequency characteristics acquisition unit to determine a sign, and then refers to the crack position table in accordance with the sign to detect a crack position. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364460 | System and method for measuring conductivity - The present disclosure relates to a conductivity measuring system of a fluid including a solvent and an ionic solute, comprising: —a holder comprising an isolated holder wall defining a fluid channel for holding fluid, wherein the holder is shaped to allow an electrical current induced in the fluid to form a current loop; —an excitation device configured to excite an electric field inside a first part of the fluid channel, the excitation device comprising an electrical signal generator configured to generate an alternating current signal and a conducting slab; —a sensing device arranged at a position remote from the first part of the fluid channel and configured to sense a voltage signal (V) resulting from the changing magnetic field resulting from the current generated inside the fluid by the excitation device. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364461 | CHEMICALLY SENSITIVE SENSOR COMPRISING MICRO-BARRIER AND METHOD OF FABRICATION THEREOF - The present invention relates to a chemically sensitive sensor for detecting volatile organic compounds, the sensor comprising a substrate, an electrode array, a micro-barrier, and a sensing layer comprising a multiplicity of core-shell particles in close-packed orientation, the particles comprising a metal nanoparticle (MNP) core and an organic ligand shell, wherein the MNP core has a mean particle size below about 15 nm. The invention further provides a method for fabrication of the chemically sensitive sensor. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364462 | SOIL MOISTURE ESTIMATION - A method of calculating a soil moisture profile includes obtaining a capacitance measurement of a soil surface at a location, applying a preselected calibration to the capacitance measurement to obtain a top surface moisture estimate, obtaining local climatic and hydrological data correlated with the location, the local climatic and hydrological data, which includes at least local water input data, and calculating an estimate of the soil moisture at the location by applying a preselected evapotranspiration model to the top surface moisture estimate and the local climatic and hydrological data. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364463 | Single-use disposable reference sensor - A single-use disposable potentiometric reference sensor includes an insulating base substrate, a reference electrode disposed on the insulating base substrate where the reference electrode is a silver-silver chloride electrode, an internal layer disposed on the reference electrode where the internal layer is an amorphous salt layer that includes an amorphous polysaccharide and a salt having equi-mobility cations and anions, and a semipermeable cover membrane disposed over the internal layer where the semipermeable cover membrane has water vapor and ion permeability. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364464 | MEMBRANE ENHANCED SENSORS - A sensing device for detecting a characteristic of an analyte in a sample solution and method of making the same is provided. The device includes one or more sensors configured to measure a characteristic of an analyte in a sample. The device further includes a sample solution that contains the analyte and one or more interfering solutes, wherein the interfering solute reduces a performance characteristic of the one or more sensors. The device further includes a sensor solution in fluidic communication with the one or more sensors. The device further includes a hydrophobic barrier that separates the sample solution from the one or more sensors, wherein the hydrophobic barrier is permeable to the analyte and impermeable to the interfering solute, and wherein the hydrophobic barrier is in fluidic communication with the sample solution and the sensor solution. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364465 | GAS SENSOR - A gas sensor includes a measurement chamber, a reference gas chamber, a first cell that includes a first electrode in the measurement chamber and a second electrode in the reference gas chamber, and a second cell that includes a third electrode in the measurement chamber and a fourth electrode in the reference gas chamber. The gas sensor detects a first current that flows through the first cell, detects a second current that flows through the second cell, calculates a concentration of a specific gas component based on a detected value of the second current, determines whether a change has occurred in an oxygen concentration in the reference gas chamber based on a detected value of the first current, and corrects the detected value of the second current when the gas sensor determines that a change has occurred in the oxygen concentration in the reference gas chamber. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364466 | FUNCTIONALIZED FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR COMPRISING A MOLECULARLY IMPRINTED POLYMER OR A PROBE MATERIAL FOR SENSING BIOMARKERS - Presented herein are systems, methods, and architectures related to functionalization of the metallic gates of field-effect transistors (FETs) and the use of the functionalized FETs as biochemical sensors in liquid samples. The functionalization can either be a molecularly imprinted polymer or a probe material. The functionalized FETs can be used in devices for analyte detection/quantification. In particular, the functionalized FETs are used in devices for the detection and/or quantification of cytokines (e.g. interleukin) and/or cholesterol (LDL or HDL). | 2021-11-25 |
20210364467 | Methods and Apparatus for Trapping and Accumulation of Ions - Methods and apparatus for ion accumulation are disclosed. An apparatus for ion accumulation includes multiple regions. A first region receives and transfers ions to a second region using a first drive potential. The second region is switchable between a first state where it generates a first electric field preventing ions from further movement and entering a third region, and a second state where it generates a second electric field that guides the ions toward the third region. When in the first state, the ions are prevented from further movement by the first electric field, which causes the ions to accumulate in the second region. When in the second state, the ions are moved from the second region to the third region by the second electric field. A method of accumulating ions involves switching an electric field applied to a region between a trap state and a release state. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364468 | OPTOGALVANIC EFFECT DETECTION SYSTEM - An optogalvanic effect (OGE) detection system utilizes an intracavity sample cell and a circuit that provides low noise stable excitation and maintenance of a radio frequency (rf) driven gas discharge within the sample cell and a direct current output proportional to the if driving voltage, associated monitoring devices and software. When an optical stimulus interacts with the discharge, any electrical change in the discharge can be simply determined with high precision and accuracy by measuring the impedance of the discharge via a measurement of the direct current output. In a preferred embodiment the rf gas discharge is created with a series resonant oscillator with two push pull sections connected together to generate the high voltage signal. A current source provides a low noise stable current to power the oscillator sections. A band pass amplifier filters the current of the discharge prior to measuring it. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364469 | EDDY CURRENT PROBE, NOTABLY FOR A ROLLING BEARING - An eddy current probe providing a first sensor element having a first body and a first induction coil mounted onto a distal portion of the first body, a second sensor element having a second body and a second induction coil mounted onto a distal portion of the second body, a probe casing provided with first and second through-holes inside which are respectively mounted proximal portions of the first and second bodies of the first and sensor elements, the distal portions of the first and second bodies protruding outwards with regard to the probe casing, and a cap mounted onto the probe casing and covering the distal portions of the first and second bodies and the first and second induction coils. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364470 | Transducer Array - Examples of the disclosure relate to a transducer array. The transducer array includes a monolithic crystal, a first array of electrodes provided on a first surface of the monolithic crystal, and a second array of electrodes provided on a second surface of the monolithic crystal. The second surface is an opposing surface to the first surface. The transducer array also comprises a plurality of oscillators wherein the plurality of oscillators include sections of the monolithic crystal that are positioned between opposing portions of an electrode from the first array and portions of an electrode from the second array. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364471 | Method for Creating an Evaluation Table for an Ultrasonic Inspection and Method for Ultrasonic Inspection - Various embodiments include a method for creating an evaluation table for an ultrasonic inspection of an object comprising: simulating a scattering of ultrasound on a defect having an established defect size using a computer-implemented two-dimensional or three-dimensional simulation, wherein the defect size is less than or equal to the wavelength of the ultrasound and the simulation takes into consideration a mode conversion of the ultrasound by the defect; ascertaining the reflectivity of the defect from the simulation; and creating the evaluation table by means of an assignment of the ascertained reflectivity to the established defect size of the defect. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364472 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME VISUALIZATION OF FOREIGN OBJECTS WITHIN A MATERIAL - The present disclosure provides a system and method for real-time visualization of a material during ultrasonic non-destructive testing. The system is capable of producing A-scans, B-scans, and C-scans of the test object and automatically highlighting potential foreign objects within the test object based on the scan data. The system includes a graphical user interface (GUI) capable of displaying a three-dimensional (3-D) image of a composite laminate constructed of a series of two-dimensional (2-D) cross sections. In one embodiment, the system includes an artificial intelligence module capable of highlighting foreign objects in order to provide size data, shape data, and/or depth data of the foreign object. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364473 | ULTRASOUND TEST METHOD, AND RELATED TEST DEVICE AND WELL PLATE - In a method for performing ultrasound tests which uses a suitable device for performing such tests, a well plate implements an insulation between the different wells of the plate of such set, without significant reflections of ultrasounds which could alter the test itself since the well plate is covered by means for closing said wells which insulates the content thereof by wholly covering the well plate and having a sound transmission speed which differs from that of the transmission liquid in the bath no more than +/−15%. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364474 | METHOD, DEVICE AND SYSTEM FOR NON-DESTRUCTIVE DETECTION OF DEFECTS IN A SEMICONDUCTOR DIE - According to various examples, a method for non-destructive detection of defects in a semiconductor die is described. The method may include positioning an emitter above the semiconductor die. The method may include generating an emitted wave using the emitter that is directed to a focal point on a surface of the die. The method may include generating a reflected wave from the focal point. The focal point may act as a point source reflecting the emitted wave. The method may include positioning a receiver above the die to receive the reflected wave. The method may also include measuring the reflected wave to detect modulations in amplitude in the reflected wave. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364475 | SEMI-AUTOMATIC SCANNER FOR ULTRASONIC INSPECTION OF BRANCH PIPE WELD - The present invention relates to a semi-automatic scanner for ultrasonic inspection of a branch pipe weld that has a small size and is able to perform an inspection while moving in a state of being attached to a test object by a magnetic force, thereby being applied to fittings having various shapes, such as a branch pipe and an elbow. The semi-automatic scanner for ultrasonic inspection according to the present invention includes a probe configured to inspect a weld by irradiating ultrasonic waves onto a surface of a test object, a probe holder configured to couple the probe by applying an elastic force so as to be pressed against the surface of the test object, an installation bracket having a rod shape, to which the probe holder is coupled so as to be laterally movable, four wheel units installed on both front and rear side surfaces of the installation bracket so as to be vertically slidable, and four magnet parts, each of which is installed on one of the four wheel units and presses the one of the wheel units against the test object with a magnetic force. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364476 | BEAM STEERING FOR LASER ULTRASONIC INSPECTION SYSTEMS - Disclosed herein is a laser ultrasonic testing (UT) apparatus for inspecting a surface of an object. The laser UT apparatus comprises an excitation laser, which is selectively operable to generate an excitation laser beam. The laser UT apparatus also comprises a first acousto-optic deflector (AOD) and a second AOD. The laser UT apparatus additionally comprises a detection laser, which is selectively operable to generate a detection laser beam. The laser UT apparatus further comprises a third AOD and a fourth AOD. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364477 | Method for Installing Probes, and Method for Driving Transmission Probe - A transmission probe for transmitting guided waves propagating in the longitudinal direction of a long member and a reception probe for receiving guided waves derived from the guided waves reflected from a predetermined portion of the long member are set on the long member. The guided waves received by the reception probe include a guided wave serving as a second signal that is noise of a desired first signal. The guided wave serving as the second signal having nodes in a circumferential direction distribution of displacement in a specific direction in the circumferential surface of the long member, and the guided waves transmitted by the transmission probe are formed such that the displacement of the guided wave serving as the second signal in the specific direction becomes zero at a specific circumferential surface position of the long member. A probe setting method comprising the steps of: setting the transmission probe for transmitting the guided waves on the circumferential surface of the long member; and setting the reception probe at a position at which the displacement of the guided wave serving as the second signal in the specific direction becomes zero on the circumferential surface of the long member. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364478 | OBJECT RECOGNITION APPARATUS - The present disclosure provides an object recognition apparatus, which includes: an actuator unit configured to contact an object and generate vibrations and transmit them through objects based on the inherent characteristic of the object; and a sensor unit connected to the actuator unit to receive the vibration and generate a voltage signal. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364479 | IN-LINE INSPECTION DEVICES - The disclosed embodiments include in-line inspection devices, methods to perform in-line inspections of pipeline and protective casings, and methods to determine anomalies of pipeline and protective casings. The method includes deploying an in-line inspection device in a section of a pipeline enclosed by a protective casing. While the in-line inspection device is traveling along the pipeline, the method also includes transmitting, at a frequency, a transmitted signal toward the protective casing; and detecting a scattered signal scattered by the protective casing. The method further includes detecting a scattered signal scattered by the protective casing. The method further includes locating an anomaly of the protective casing based on the scattered signal. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364480 | Systems and Methods for Ultrasonic Inspection - Disclosed is a scanning system including a mechanism base; a carriage, with a first carriage side attached to a first base side and a second carriage side connected to a drive mechanism, wherein the carriage is configured to move the mechanism base; a probe associated with the carriage, the probe having a first side and a second side; an actuator assembly including an actuator and a housing having a first side and a second side, wherein a first housing side is connected to the actuator and a second housing side is connected to the carriage; and an adjustable mount having a first side and a second side, wherein a first mount side is attached to the second housing side and the second mount side is attached to the first probe side, wherein the actuator assembly is configured to maintain the second probe side in a constant contact with an object. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364481 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING MECHANICAL STATE OF HIGH-VOLTAGE SHUNT REACTOR BASED ON VIBRATION CHARACTERISTICS - A method for evaluating the mechanical state of a high-voltage shunt reactor based on vibration characteristics is disclosed, relating to the technical field of electrical equipment fault diagnosis. The method includes: based on historical state data and real-time vibration and noise signal data of the high-voltage shunt reactor and through an LSTM neural network time series prediction method, comparing deviation between predicted characteristic value and actual characteristic value, and determining whether the high-voltage shunt reactor has mechanical defects or failures. By using the historical state data and the real-time vibration and noise signal data of the high-voltage shunt reactor, an LSTM neural network time series prediction method, as well as comparison of the deviation between the predicted characteristic value and the actual characteristic value, etc., the evaluation of the mechanical state of the high-voltage shunt reactor is realized. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364482 | PREDICTION METHOD OF PART SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND TOOL WEAR BASED ON MULTI-TASK LEARNING - A prediction method of part surface roughness and tool wear based on multi-task learning belong to the file of machining technology. Firstly, the vibration signals in the machining process are collected; next, the part surface roughness and tool wear are measured, and the measured results are corresponding to the vibration signals respectively; secondly, the samples are expanded, the features are extracted and normalized; then, a multi-task prediction model based on deep belief networks (DBN) is constructed, and the part surface roughness and tool wear are taken as the output of the model, and the features are extracted as the input to establish the multi-task DBN prediction model; finally, the vibration signals are input into the multi-task prediction model to predict the surface roughness and tool wear. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364483 | CHROMATOGRAPHIC APPARATUS FOR ONLINE ENRICHMENT OF TRACE AND ULTRA-TRACE COMPONENTS AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING TRACE AND ULTRA-TRACE COMPONENTS USING SAME - A chromatographic apparatus for online enrichment of trace and ultra-trace components and an analytical method using the same. The apparatus includes an injection system, a vaporizing chamber, an enrichment system, a thermal box, a sample collection system, a focusing trap, a chromatographic analytical column system, a detector and an electronic control system. The method includes steps of sample enrichment, thermal desorption and back flushing, which are performed through a combination of a four-way valve and an electronic switch valve box. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364484 | FLAME PHOTOMETRIC DETECTOR - A flame photometric detector for a process gas chromatograph is provided. The flame photometric detector includes a combustion chamber body defining a combustion chamber therein. A sample inlet tube is configured to introduce a process gas sample into the combustion chamber. An ignitor is configured to initiate combustion within the combustion chamber. A thermocouple assembly is configured to provide an indication of temperature within the combustion chamber. The sample tube has an end that is adjustable relative to the combustion chamber. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364485 | AIR QUALITY MONITOR - An air quality monitor includes a housing defining an inlet and an outlet, a fan, and one or more sensors disposed in the housing. The fan is configured to transport air along a nonlinear flow path from the inlet of the housing to the outlet of the housing. The one or more sensors are arranged along the nonlinear flow path and include a first sensor positioned upstream of the fan and a second sensor positioned downstream of the fan. The first sensor is configured to sense a first parameter of the air and the second sensor is configured to sense a second parameter of the air. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364486 | ASPIRATING DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - An aspirating detection system, a heat-detection device for an aspirating detection system, and a method of determining that a temperature in a monitored environment has exceed a predetermined threshold are provided. An aspirating detection system for monitoring an environment, the system including: an aspirating detector for aspirating and detecting smoke in a sample of air; a sampling pipe or providing a sample of air to the aspirating detector, the sampling pipe at least partially exposed to the monitored environment; and a heat-detection device exposed to the monitored environment and arranged to emit an airborne substance into the sampling pipe when the temperature of the monitored environment exceeds a predetermined threshold; the aspirating detector is arranged to detect the airborne substance and thereby detect that the temperature of the monitored environment exceeds the predetermined threshold. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364487 | SUSPENSION SLIDE RAIL PLATFORM-BASED GREENHOUSE INFORMATION AUTOMATIC MONITORING METHOD - A greenhouse information automatic monitoring method, adopting a multi-sensor system, using binocular vision multi-function cameras combining with a laser ranging sensor and an infrared temperature measuring sensor, realizing online patrol monitoring of greenhouse crop comprehensive information of image and infrared temperature characteristics of plant nutrition, water, pest and disease damage as well as plant crown width, plant height, fruit and growth characteristics. The multi-sensor system is mounted on a suspension slide platform and combines with a lifting mechanism and an electric control rotation pan-tilt, such that not only accurate positioning and stationary point detection in the detection travelling direction can be realized, but also multi-sensor information patrol detection at different detection distances, different top view fields and different detection angles is realized. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364488 | A NUTRITION ANALYSIS MODULE FOR A FOOD PROCESSING DEVICE OR FOOD STORAGE DEVICE - A food processing device or food storage device ( | 2021-11-25 |
20210364489 | PORTABLE SENSOR DEVICE FOR RAPID DETECTION OF HEAVYMETAL IONS AND METHODS THEREFOR - Example implementations include a sensor device with a superhydrophobic sensor panel having an abraded first planar surface and a second planar surface opposite to the first planar surface, and a metallic heating element adjacent to the second planar surface of the superhydrophobic sensor panel. Example implementations also include a method of detecting a concentration of heavy metal ions in a solution, by separating a target solute of a target microdroplet from the target micropdroplet, identifying a distribution area of at least one heavy metal ion in an image of the target solute, generating a heavy metal ion concentration quantity based on the distribution area, generating a composite image including an indication of the distribution area, and presenting an indication of at least one of the heavy metal ion concentration quantity and the composite heavy metal ion image. Example implementations also include a method of manufacturing a heavy metal ion sensor device, by abrading a first planar surface of a superhydrophobic sensor panel, depositing a metallic layer on a nonconductive substrate, and contacting the metallic layer to a second planar surface of the sensor panel opposite to the first planar surface. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364490 | WATER QUALITY TESTING - A water quality testing method, operable to detect the presence or level of faecal contamination of water, is described comprising the steps of placing a water sample ( | 2021-11-25 |
20210364491 | Biorecognition Elements for Detection of Fungi and Bacteria in Fuel Systems - A biorecognition element for rapid detection of fuel biocontamination. The biorecognition element is a biorecognition element selected from SEQ. ID No. 2 through SEQ. ID No. 24, SEQ. ID No. 22 through SEQ. ID No. 44, SEQ. ID No. 46 through SEQ. ID No. 57, SEQ. ID No. 59 through SEQ. ID No. 196 or SEQ. ID No. 198 through SEQ. ID No. 332. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364492 | METHOD OF CLASSIFYING A PLASTIC - A method of classifying a plastic, wherein the plastic is plasticized by supplying plasticizing energy in the form of mechanical and/or thermal energy with an increase in a temperature of the plastic from an initial temperature value to a final temperature value, a volume and/or a mass of the plastic and the supplied plasticizing energy is detected as measurement parameters by measurement means, in dependence on the detected measurement parameters, the initial temperature value, and the final temperature value at least one of the following is ascertained: a thermal capacity of the plastic and/or a change in enthalpy of the plastic and/or a parameter which can be derived by calculation from the thermal capacity and/or the change in enthalpy, and a plastic group including the plastic is identified on the basis of the ascertained thermal capacity and/or the ascertained change in enthalpy and/or the parameter which can be derived therefrom by calculation. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364493 | APPARATUS FOR ANALYZING BODY FLUID AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING BODY FLUID USING THE SAME - The present invention relates to a body fluid analyzing apparatus and a body fluid analyzing method using the same. This body fluid analyzing apparatus includes: an ejecting unit configured to eject a body fluid; a main body unit configured to support an ejecting unit; and a printing member on which the body fluid ejected through the ejecting unit is printed, wherein the body fluid is printed on a surface of the printing member while the printing member moves in one direction relative to the ejecting unit. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364494 | CELL-SUBSTRATE IMPEDANCE MONITORING OF CANCER CELLS OF DIFFERENT LINEAGE, ORIGIN, OR STAGE - A method of assessing cytolysis of cancer cells, the method including: providing a cell substrate impedance monitoring cartridge having a plurality of chambers, each chamber having an electrode array configured for measuring cell-substrate impedance, wherein different chambers are preloaded with different target cells embodied as cancer cells of different lineage, origin or stage; adding effector cells to the plurality chambers for interaction with the target cells, wherein the effector cells are immune cells; monitoring cell-substrate impedance of the plurality of chambers before and after adding the effector cells and optionally deriving an impedance-based parameter from the impedances; and determining effectiveness of effector cell killing of the different target cells by comparing the impedances or impedance-based parameters over time. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364495 | CRISPR ASSOCIATED PROTEIN REACTIVE T CELL IMMUNITY - The invention relates to a method for determining T cell mediated immunity towards a CRISPR associated protein by contacting said cell preparation obtained from a patient with a CRISPR associated protein or a peptide mix that represents its amino acid sequence, or a cell manipulated to contain a CRISPR protein polypeptide to provide activated T cells. Subsequently, one or more subpopulations of said activated T cells are marked by specific ligand and counted, and a ratio (T | 2021-11-25 |
20210364496 | Interferometry Based Systems To Detect Small Mass Changes Of An Object In a Solution - A computer-implemented method of using interferometry to detect mass changes of objects in a solution includes obtaining a time series of images using interferometry, and performing background correction on each image by classifying pixels of the image as background pixels or object pixels, fitting only the background pixels of the image to a function to generate a background fitted function, and subtracting the background fitted function from the image to generate a background corrected image. The method includes performing segmentation on the background corrected images to resolve boundaries of one or more objects, performing motion tracking on the objects to track changes in position of the objects, determining respective masses of the motion tracked objects and determining, for each image in the time series, an aggregate mass based on the respective masses to determine whether the aggregate mass of the motion tracked objects is increasing or decreasing. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364497 | IFN-beta Reporter System for Primary Cells - The present disclosure relates, in general, to methods for screening for modulators of IFNβ activity using a GLuc/SEAP dual reporter system. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364498 | METABOLIC PROFILING BY REVERSE-PHASE/ION-EXCHANGE MASS SPECTROMETRY - Disclosed herein are methods of analyzing a biological sample comprising: separating components of the biological sample via reversed-phase (RP) chromatography to obtain an elute; subjecting the elute to separation via ion-exchange (IEX) chromatography or mixed-mode IEX chromatography; and detecting the separated compounds to determine the components of the biological sample. Also disclosed are devices comprising a reversed-phase (RP) chromatography column in communication with an ion-exchange (IEX) chromatography column or mixed-mode IEX chromatography column, wherein there is no switching valve between the columns. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364499 | IDENTIFICATION OF FUNCTIONAL CELL STATES - Embodiments herein described provide methods for determining phenotypic parameters of cell populations and expressing them in terms of tensors that can be compared with one another. Embodiments provide methods for determining phenotypic parameters of cell populations in response to an agent. Embodiments provide methods for comparing effects of an agent on phenotypic parameters to effects of reference standards whose in vivo effects are known. Embodiments provide methods for predicting the effect of an agent by the comparison with the known effects of reference standards. Embodiments provide methods for classifying agents by their effects on phenotypic parameters. Embodiments provide software and computer systems for calculating multiparametric tensors, compressing their complexity and comparing them after compression. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364500 | Rat Model of IgA Nephropathy Induced with a Multimeric Recombinant IgA Fragment - Recombinant poly-IgA oligomers that form high-order oligomers resembling poly-IgA of IgA nephropathy are provided. Injection of recombinant IgA oligomers in an animal model produces prominent renal glomerular mesangial deposition of recombinant poly IgA oligomer, as in IgA nephropathy patients. Thus, producing a model of IgAN pathology that is able to provide screening and evaluation of therapeutic drugs and diagnostic tests. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364501 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MEASURING GROWTH RATE IN PLANT OR AQUATIC ANIMAL SPECIES - Method and systems for measuring growth rate in plant or aquatic animal species such as embryonic or adult fish. The methods and systems utilize the measurement of NADH | 2021-11-25 |
20210364502 | METHODS FOR PROCESSING NUCLEIC ACID MOLECULES - The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and kits for processing nucleic acid molecules. A method may comprise providing a template nucleic acid fragment (e.g., within a cell, cell bead, or cell nucleus) within a partition (e.g., a droplet or well) and subjecting the template nucleic acid fragment to one or more processes including a barcoding process and a single primer extension or amplification process. The processed template nucleic acid fragment may then be recovered from the partition and subjected to further amplification to provide material for subsequent sequencing analysis. The methods provided herein may permit simultaneous processing and analysis of both DNA and RNA molecules originating from the same cell, cell bead, or cell nucleus. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364503 | BIOCHEMICAL REACTION SUBSTRATE AND ANALYZER - Provided is a biochemical reaction substrate which can achieve higher test sensitivity and shorter testing time in an allergy test, which can also reduce a required amount of blood or the like needed as a specimen and decrease the number of test steps, thereby facilitating performance of the test, and which is to be used in an allergy test in which infection risk of the test staff is reduced. A biochemical reaction substrate, including: a reaction plate; an absorber; a reaction plate storing portion for storing the reaction plate; an absorber storing portion for storing the absorber; a storage container having a heated portion; and a cover assembled to the storage container so as to cover at least a part of the reaction plate and the absorber stored in the storage container, wherein the reaction plate includes a reaction area in which a specific binding substance that specifically reacts with a substance to be tested in a specimen is immobilized, and a flow passage that connects the absorber and the reaction area, and wherein the cover includes an injection hole for injecting a specimen or the like into the reaction plate. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364504 | METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF A THERAPEUTIC ANTIBODY IN THE BRAIN - Herein is reported a method for determining the concentration of a therapeutic antibody in a tissue of an experimental animal to whom the therapeutic antibody had been administered, wherein the interference from residual blood in a tissue sample of the experimental animal, which is used for determining the concentration of the therapeutic antibody in said tissue, is reduced, wherein the concentration of the therapeutic antibody in the tissue of the experimental animal is calculated with the following formula: | 2021-11-25 |
20210364505 | BIOMARKERS OF THERAPEUTIC RESPONSIVENESS - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing a kidney disorder in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of a kidney disorder and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364506 | METHODS FOR DETECTING AN AMOUNT OF AN ANALYTE IN A SOLUTION - A method for detecting an amount of an analyte in a solution includes adding an electrochemically active agent to the solution; applying an electrical current to a working electrode in contact with the solution to initiate the electrochemical redox reaction to change a pH of the solution from a first pH value to a second pH value; incubating the solution at the second pH value to allow the analyte to dissociate from the other molecules in the solution and to bind to a capture molecule connected to the working electrode via a linker; reacting a detecting probe with the analyte to allow the detecting probe to bind to the analyte, the detecting probe having a signaling tag attached thereto and configured to produce a signal at the second pH value; and collecting the signal to calculate the amount of the analyte in the solution. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364507 | SWCNT-DNA-ANTIBODY CONJUGATES, RELATED COMPOSITIONS, AND SYSTEMS, METHODS AND DEVICES FOR THEIR USE - Described herein are compositions useful for the detection of analytes. In certain embodiments, the invention relates among other things to DNA-encapsulated single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) functionalized with an antibody or other analyte-binding species, for detection and/or imaging of an analyte in a biological sample or subject. Other embodiments described herein include systems, methods, and devices utilizing such compositions for ex vivo biomarker quantification, tissue optical probes, and in vivo analyte detection and quantification. In one aspect the invention relates to a single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) sensor, comprising a SWCNT; a polymer associated with the SWCNT; and an analyte-binding species. Detection of one or more analytes is achieved by measuring changes in fluorescence intensity, shifts in fluorescence wavelength, and/or other characteristics in the spectral characteristics of the described compositions. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364508 | ASSAYS FOR THE DETECTION OF A BLOCKING ANALYTE - The present disclosure provides assays, such as lateral flow assays, and components thereof for detection of an analyte, e.g., a neutralizing antibody, that blocks binding of a first molecular component and a second molecular component of a molecular binding pair. In some embodiments, the disclosed assays and components thereof enable the rapid detection of a SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody in a sample from an individual. Also provided in other aspects of the disclosure are devices, methods of making and using, and kits of the assays described herein. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364509 | RAMAN-ACTIVE NANOPARTICLES AND METHOD OF PREPARING THE SAME - Provided is a method of preparing Raman-active nanoparticles, which includes a) preparing a metal nanocore having a nano-star shape from a first reaction solution in which a first metal precursor is mixed with a buffer solution; b) fixing a Raman reporter in the metal nanocore; and c) forming a metal shell, which surrounds the nanocore in which the Raman reporter is fixed, from a second reaction solution in which a second metal precursor is mixed with the nanocore in which the Raman reporter is fixed. The Raman reporter has a binding affinity for each of a first metal of the metal nanocore and a second metal of the metal shell. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364510 | MID-INFRARED INTEGRATED PHOTONICS FOR BIOLOGICAL SENSING - A photonic biosensor including a biological probe disposed on a mid-infrared-transparent waveguide can be used to detect biological analytes in biological samples, using specific binding of the analyte to the probe in conjunction with absorption spectroscopy. In various embodiments, the biosensor is used for molecular diagnostics, e.g., to detect oligonucleotides or proteins associated with a coronavirus. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364511 | MICRO-DEVICES FOR DISEASE DETECTION AND TREATMENT - Among others, the present invention provides micro-devices for detecting or treating a disease, each comprising a first micro sensor for detecting a property of the biological sample at the microscopic level, and an interior wall defining a channel, wherein the micro sensor is located in the interior wall of the micro-device and detects the property of the biological sample in the microscopic level, and the biological sample is transported within the channel. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364512 | METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PROVIDE CONNECTED, IN-SITU, COMPREHENSIVE, AND ACCURATE LATERAL FLOW ASSAYS - A method, apparatus and system that includes an environmentally controlled accurate and sensitive general purpose lateral flow assay instrument that can be used throughout the world, in homes, and make-shift emergency centers, including while connected to the internet to receive reference Transmission Raman Spectroscopy signature data, and to transmit test results. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364513 | METHOD FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) - The present invention relates to a method for the diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is a diagnostic method based on an interfacial process of antigen-antibody molecular recognition, specifically between anti-Ro52 and Ro52 protein, in a piezoelectric resonator, for application in the diagnosis of autoimmune diseases such as SLE. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364514 | BORRELIA BURGDORFERI PEPTIDOGLYCAN AS A DIAGNOSTIC AND TARGET FOR THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTION OF LYME DISEASE-RELATED PATHOLOGIES - The present disclosure relates to a method of diagnosing Lyme disease in a subject comprising measuring the level of | 2021-11-25 |
20210364515 | OPTIMIZING DIAGNOSTICS FOR GALACTOFURANOSE CONTAINING ANTIGENS - Disclosed herein are methods of detecting microbial infection in mammalian subjects comprising treatment of a sample and detection of galactofuranose (galF)-containing antigenic components utilizing monoclonal antibodies. The methods disclosed provide for pretreatment of biological samples, such as urine samples, to maximize detection of galF antigens and improvement of sensitivity of galF antigen detection assays. The methods include minimizing intelectin-1 binding to galF antigens and improvement of monoclonal antibody binding. The detection methods are useful for identifying the presence of microbial antigens related to bacterial, fungal, and parasitic pathogens, including | 2021-11-25 |
20210364516 | ULTRA-SENSITIVE, FAST, PLASMONIC-FLUOR ENHANCED ASSAY FOR SARS-COV-2 IMMUNE RESPONSE - The present disclosure is directed to assays for detecting at least one of a SARS-CoV-2 specific antibody, a SARS-COV-2 specific immunoglobulin, and a monoclonal response to single linear neutralizing epitopes within SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, wherein the assay includes a plasmonic-fluor. The assays include multiplexed and ultrafast assays. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364517 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EARLY DETECTION OF VIRAL DISEASES - The invention is directed to methods and systems for early detection of viral diseases, and more specifically to systems and methods for early detection of viral diseases that are capable of detecting very low viral loads, such as for example and not limitation, SARS-CoV-2 loads. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364518 | USE OF VNN1 AS A BIOMARKER AND A THERAPEUTIC TARGET IN SARCOMAS - Sarcomas are rare malignant tumors arising from the mesenchymal tissues at all body sites. The inventors show that in a mouse model of p16/p19 deficiency prone to tumor development, the absence of the mouse pantetheinase Vnn1 enhances the frequency of aggressive fibrosarcomas. They also show that reintroduction of a catalytically active form of the Vnn1 pantetheinase limits tumor growth in vivo. Interestingly, VNN1 expression in human sarcomas is associated with reduced aggressiveness and lower risk of metastatic relapse in patients. In conclusion, Vnn1 represents a novel marker of sarcoma and may modulate tumor aggressiveness by sustaining myofibroblast cell differentiation, thereby limiting evolution towards undifferentiated tumors. The present invention relates to the use of Vnn1 as a biomarker and a therapeutic target in sarcomas. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364519 | DETERMINING CANCER RESPONSIVENESS TO TREATMENT - Provided herein are methods of treating a cancer with or predicting the responsiveness of a cancer to an anti-cancer agent which is capable of inhibiting an enzyme that mediates repair of DNA strand breaks, such as PARP, said method including the step of determining an expression level of SASH1. A method of treating a cancer that includes administering a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that increases the expression and/or an activity of SASH1 is also provided. Further provided herein are methods for identifying an agent that modulates the expression and/or an activity of SASH1 for use in the treatment of cancer. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364520 | DEPLETING TUMOR-SPECIFIC TREGS - The present invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for diagnosing and/or treating cancer by targeting CCR8. In particular, the present invention provides technologies for depleting Treg cells, and particularly tumor-infiltrating Treg cells. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364521 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BARRETT'S ESOPHAGUS PATHOGENESIS AND ESOPHAGEAL ADENOCARCINOMA PROGRESSION REVEALING MARKERS - Methods are provided for assessing risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma in a subject using one or more of the following marker genes/proteins: ISG15, LTF, CNDP2, DAD1, SET, UBE2N, S100P, and GPI. Methods are also provided for determining expression of one or more esophageal adenocarcinoma risk factors in a subject. Methods are also provided for treating esophageal adenocarcinoma in a subject, for preventing esophageal adenocarcinoma in a subject, for inhibiting or decreasing proliferation of esophageal adenocarcinoma cells, for inhibiting or decreasing migration of esophageal adenocarcinoma cells, or for increasing susceptibility to cytotoxicity or inducing cell death of esophageal adenocarcinoma cells. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364522 | METHODS FOR CAPTURING, ISOLATION, AND TARGETING OF CIRCULATING TUMOR CELLS AND DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS THEREOF - The invention relates to methods of detection, capture, isolation and targeting of cancer cells for example circulating tumor cells (CTCs) using carbohydrate recognition domain of a lectin. The invention relates to methods of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cancer. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364523 | GENETICALLY ENCODED RATIOMETRIC FLUORESCENT BARCODES - The disclosed subject matter relates to nucleic acid constructs that encode one or more fluorescent proteins, which can function as intracellular fluorescent tags, specifically for flow cytometry and fluorescence microscopy. The present disclosure further provides genetically-engineered cells that include one or more nucleic acid constructs and methods for using such genetically-engineered cells and nucleic acid constructs. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364524 | KIT FOR MEASURING MEASUREMENT TARGET SUBSTANCE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MEASUREMENT TARGET SUBSTANCE - An object of the present invention is to provide a kit for measuring a measurement target substance and a method for measuring a measurement target substance, which can exhibit a high noise suppression effect. According to the present invention, there is provide a kit for measuring a measurement target substance in a biological sample, which includes a luminescently labeled particle that has a first binding substance having a binding property to a measurement target substance, a substrate that has a detection area on a metal film having a second binding substance having a binding property to any one of the measurement target substance or the first binding substance, and a non-luminescent high molecular particle containing a predetermined structural unit. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364525 | METHOD FOR ANALYZING THE 3D STRUCTURE OF BIOMOLECULES - The present invention relates to a method for determining the three dimensional structure of biomolecules, such as proteins, protein fragments and peptides. The biomolecule is encapsulated in an amorphous silica matrix, from which a needle specimen is prepared. Atom probe tomography is then used to analyze the needle specimen and the data is used to reconstruct the three dimensional structure of the biomolecule. The present invention greatly facilitates determination of the three dimensional structure of biomolecules. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364526 | METHODS OF SELECTING SUBJECTS FOR TREATMENT WITH METABOLOMIC MODULATORS - Provided herein are methods for selecting a subject with a disease or disorder for treatment, as well as methods of treating the subject, determining the efficacy of the treatment, and adjusting the treatment dosage and frequency. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364527 | METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR PROTEIN SEQUENCING - Aspects of the application provide methods of identifying and sequencing proteins, polypeptides, and amino acids, and compositions useful for the same. In some aspects, the application provides amino acid recognition molecules, such as amino acid binding proteins and fusion polypeptides thereof. In some aspects, the application provides amino acid recognition molecules comprising a shielding element that enhances photostability in polypeptide sequencing reactions. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364528 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A TUMOR VACCINE - A method of identifying an effective composition of antigens for a tumor vaccine includes determination of antibodies produced by at least 10 patients after vaccination with an autologous vaccine obtained by gathering tumor material from the patients, separating the tumor cells from accompanying tissue, inactivating the tumor cells and providing them in a form suitable for administration as autologous vaccine, application of the autologous vaccine to the patients, isolation and determination of the antibodies produced by the patients' immune response that have been found to be shared by at least 80% of the patients, and identifying the antigens corresponding to the determined antibodies. A method of manufacturing a tumor vaccine is performed from the identified antigens and danger signals, and a tumor vaccine is obtained thereby. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364529 | METHOD AND KIT FOR DETERMINING POSSIBILITY OF ONSET OF IGA NEPHROPATHY - Provided is a more accurate method for determining the possibility that a subject has developed IgA nephropathy. A method of determining the possibility that a subject has developed IgA nephropathy, in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, includes the step of determining the level of at least one glycan in a sample taken from the subject, the at least one glycan being at least one glycan that binds to at least one lectin selected from the group consisting of ACA, MAH, ABA, STL, LEL, WGA, MPA, Jacalin, MAL_I, PNA, ACG, GSL_I_A4, ConA, SSA, AOL, and GSL_II. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364530 | DOUBLE-MULTIPLEX ASSAY FOR MULTIPLE IMMUNOGLOBULIN ISOTYPES - The present disclosure provides methods for assaying antibodies and related compositions, systems, and kits. More specifically, the disclosure relates to double-multiplex assays that detect multiple immunoglobulin isotypes against multiple different antigens simultaneously. The double-multiplex assay may be conducted using a single test sample. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364531 | Methods and Systems for Quantitative Detection of Antibodies - The present disclosure relates to methods, systems, kits, and computer-program products for the quantification of antibodies. In an embodiment of the disclosure, the method comprises generating a standard curve and subsequently utilizing the standard curve to quantitate an antibody of interest. Also disclosed are systems, kits, and computer-program products for the quantitative detection of an antibody of interest in a sample using the methods described herein. In certain embodiments, the standard curve is developed using an immunoglobulin (e.g., IgG) that does not specifically recognize the antigen(s) recognized by the antibody of interest but is of the same immunoglobulin class as the antibody of interest (IgG). In this way, an applicable standard curve may be generated for various isolates of the antibody of interest. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364532 | USE OF SOLUBLE TREM-1 LEVELS FOR IDENTIFYING SUBJECTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO RESPOND TO AN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY THERAPY - A method for identifying human subjects suffering from an inflammatory disorder susceptible to respond to a therapy, in particular to a TREM-1 inhibitor. In particular, an in vitro method for identifying a human subject suffering from an inflammatory disorder, preferably an acute inflammatory disorder such as SIRS, sepsis or septic shock, susceptible to respond to a therapy, in particular to a TREM-1 inhibitor. The method includes the steps of a) measuring the level of soluble triggering receptors expressed on myeloid cells-1 (sTREM-1) in a biological sample from the human subject, comparing the level of sTREM-1 measured at step a) to a predetermined sTREM-1 value, and c) identifying a human subject suffering from an inflammatory disorder with a level of sTREM-1 measured at step a) higher than the predetermined sTREM-1 value of step b) as susceptible to respond to a therapy, in particular to a TREM-1 inhibitor. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364533 | DIAGNOSIS METHOD OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS - A method for diagnosing or prognosing, multiple sclerosis including the steps of (a) measuring the amount of at least one first protein as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, the at least first protein belonging to the group of proteins: a first protein, a second protein, a third protein, a fourth protein and a fifth protein, as set forth in SEQ ID NO 1 to 5, (b) comparing the amount of the at least first protein with the amount of the same protein in a control sample, and (c) determining the status of the biological sample. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364534 | METHODS OF USING HISTATIN FOR DIAGNOSING AND TREATING A DRY EYE DISEASE OR OTHER OCULAR DISEASES - A kit and methods for diagnosing and treating a dry eye disease or other ocular disease are provided, which include determining whether a reduced level of a histatin is present in a biological fluid sample from a subject. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364535 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REGISTERING IMAGES OF HISTOLOGICAL SECTIONS - An automated tissue section slicing, staining, and imaging system efficiently registers full-resolution tissue section images by applying scaled transformation matrices computed to register downsampled tissue section images to the full-resolution tissue section images. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364536 | LATERAL FLOW IMMUNOASSAY TEST READER AND METHOD OF USE - A reader for a lateral flow test device includes a tray or drawer, extendable from the reader, which receives the test device. The tray includes a calibration test pattern affixed or printed thereon placed proximate to the test device and in alignment with the axis of the test device. As the tray is closed and the test device is inserted to the reader, the calibration test pattern is first read by an optics unit including a photodiode. The resulting photodiode output provides a calibration curve S that the reader then uses to correct for any non-linear response of the reader's optical or electronic systems, thus insuring that every reader will yield the same readout for a given test cartridge, despite reader-to-reader variations or reader degradation with time. One use of the reader is for detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364537 | DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT ASSEMBLY - A diagnostic and treatment assembly, configured to diagnose and treat cellular disease. The diagnostic and treatment assembly has a radio wave generator communicatively coupled to a carrier modulator and a radio wave amplifier. An impedance matching system is electrically coupled to the radio wave amplifier. A reflected wave sensor is electrically coupled to the impedance matching system. A radiator applicator is electrically coupled to the reflected wave sensor. A vector impedance analyzer is electrically coupled to the radio wave amplifier. An information collector data network is electrically coupled to the vector impedance analyzer. A data logger is communicatively coupled to the carrier modulator, the vector impedance analyzer, and the reflected wave sensor. The diagnostic and treatment assembly operates in a low-power mode to diagnose a cellular disease and in a high-power mode to treat the cellular disease. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364538 | DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT ASSEMBLY - A diagnostic and treatment assembly, configured to diagnose and treat cellular disease. The diagnostic and treatment assembly has a radio wave generator communicatively coupled to a carrier modulator and a radio wave amplifier. An impedance matching system is electrically coupled to the radio wave amplifier. A reflected wave sensor is electrically coupled to the impedance matching system. A radiator applicator is electrically coupled to the reflected wave sensor. A vector impedance analyzer is electrically coupled to the radio wave amplifier. An information collector data network is electrically coupled to the vector impedance analyzer. A data logger is communicatively coupled to the carrier modulator, the vector impedance analyzer, and the reflected wave sensor. The diagnostic and treatment assembly operates in a low-power mode to diagnose a cellular disease and in a high-power mode to treat the cellular disease. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364539 | HOLDER CONVEYING DEVICE - A movable piece includes a front arm and a rear arm. In a first process, the front arm retreats from a conveying path to permit forward movement of an n-th holder, and in a second process advances into the conveying path to restrict forward movement of an n+1-th holder. In the first process, the rear arm advances into the conveying path to restrict forward movement of the n-th holder, and in the second process retreats from the conveying path | 2021-11-25 |
20210364540 | LABORATORY SAMPLE CONTAINER CARRIER CLEANING APPARATUS AND LABORATORY SAMPLE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A laboratory sample container carrier cleaning apparatus is provided comprising a revolving device, being adapted to move a sample container carrier supplied to the revolving device along a circular path, and a cleaning device, being adapted to clean the sample container carrier being moved along the circular path. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364541 | DIFFUSION CELL WITH RECIRCULATING RECEPTOR CHAMBER - A diffusion cell includes: a donor chamber having bottom; a receptor chamber below and in fluid communication with the donor chamber, and having upper and lower ends; a membrane between and in contact with the bottom of the donor chamber and upper end of the receptor chamber, and adapted to diffuse some of the media in a liquid from the donor chamber to the receptor chamber; a conduit having a first port near the lower end of the receptor chamber and a second port above the first port and near the upper end of the receptor chamber; and a bubble trap in fluid communication with the upper end of the receptor chamber and having a third port higher than the second port; wherein circulation of a flow of fluid through the conduit and the receptor chamber removes bubbles from underneath the membrane and transports bubbles to the bubble trap. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364542 | BATTERY COUNTER-WEIGHT FOR WIRELESS SAILBOAT WIND INSTRUMENT - Improvements are disclosed here for a sailboat wind sensor (PCT/CA2014/000416) in which the solar panels form the tail of the wind direction arrow, and a digital compass is built into the wind direction arrow. The battery is moved to the nose cone and held in waterproof container to serve as a counter-weight, eliminating the brass nose cone which is traditionally used on anemometers to substantially reduce the weight. A new method of encapsulating the electronics in the tail is disclosed, using ultrasonic welding of a shell over the circuit board, rather than molding a resin over the electronics. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364543 | Physical Quantity Detection Circuit and Physical Quantity Detection Device - A physical quantity detection circuit includes a signal conversion circuit configured to output a first differential signal based on an output signal of a physical quantity detection element, an active filter to which a second differential signal based on the first differential signal is input, and an analog/digital conversion circuit configured to sample a third differential signal based on an output signal of the active filter to convert the third differential signal into a digital signal, wherein the active filter includes an operational amplifier, a first chopping circuit disposed in a signal path between the signal conversion circuit and the operational amplifier, and a second chopping circuit disposed in a signal path between the operational amplifier and the analog/digital conversion circuit, and fch2021-11-25 | |
20210364544 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING A SPEED BY MEANS OF AN INDUCTIVE SPEED SENSOR - A method for determining a speed between a measurement-sensor, including at least one coil and a ferromagnetic-transmitter-element (FEM), including: changing the inductance of the coil and the voltage induced therein, in a vehicle using an inductive-speed-sensor having at least the coil and FEM; recording the inductance-change of the coil, and determining the speed based on the changed-inductance; in which the inductance-change is recorded and the speed is determined based on the changed-inductance only until the determined-speed has reached a speed-limit-value (SLV) starting from lower-speeds, in which a voltage-change induced in the coil is recorded and the speed is determined based on the changed-voltage when the determined-speed has exceeded the SLV starting from lower-speeds, and in which an inductance-change is recorded and the speed is determined based on the changed-inductance when the determined-speed has reached/dropped below the SLV starting from higher-speeds. Also described are a related driver assistance system and vehicle. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364545 | AIR MEASURING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE - A handheld or mountable air measuring device includes a sensor assembly with sensors that measure airspeed simultaneously in two directions that are perpendicular to each other. The device includes a data protocol conversion board allowing the communication between the sensor assembly and a smart device included with or associated with the device. The smart device receives the airspeed data. The smart device includes a user interface that includes a map or layout of the environment within which the device is used. The data is displayed on the smart device on the map. The data can be processed locally or transmitted to a remote location for processing. One or more dashboards are generated from the data and accessible by the smart device or another computing device. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364546 | REAL-TIME ISOLATION OF SELF-TEST AND LINEAR ACCELERATION SIGNALS - A MEMS accelerometer includes proof masses that move in-phase in response to a sensed linear acceleration. Self-test drive circuitry imparts an out-of-phase movement onto the proof masses. The motion of the proof masses in response to the linear acceleration and the self-test movement is sensed as a sense signal on common sense electrodes. Processing circuitry extracts from a linear acceleration signal corresponding to the in-phase movement due to linear acceleration and a self-test signal corresponding to the out-of-phase movement due to the self-test drive signal. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364547 | TEST SOCKET ASSEMBLY WITH ANTENNA AND RELATED METHODS - A test socket assembly includes a contactor body having one or more compliant interconnects, and a socket opening sized and configured to receive a device under test therein. The test socket assembly further includes a lead frame assembly disposed within the contactor body and electrically coupled with the one or more compliant interconnects, and one or more antennas at least partially disposed within the contactor body, the one or more antennas configured to directly and wirelessly communicate to the device under test when the device is disposed within the socket opening. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364548 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING A SUBMARINE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLE SYSTEM - The present disclosure relates to a submersible apparatus ( | 2021-11-25 |
20210364549 | PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - A method of testing an integrated circuit of a device is described. Air is allowed through a fluid line to modify a size of a volume defined between the first and second components of an actuator to move a contactor support structure relative to the apparatus and urge terminals on the contactor support structure against contacts on the device. Air is automatically released from the fluid line through a pressure relief valve when a pressure of the air in the fluid line reaches a predetermined value. The holder is moved relative to the apparatus frame to disengage the terminals from the contacts while maintaining the first and second components of the actuator in a substantially stationary relationship with one another. A connecting arrangement is provided including first and second connecting pieces with complementary interengaging formations that restricts movement of the contactor substrate relative to the distribution board substrate in a tangential direction. | 2021-11-25 |
20210364550 | TESTING SYSTEM AND TESTING METHOD - This testing system comprises a prober, a tester, a prober control unit for controlling the prober, and a tester control unit for controlling the tester, wherein the tester control unit causes the tester to execute a test which is composed of a plurality of parts on a device to be tested formed on a test body in addition to acquiring an estimated test ending time when the test has reached a predetermined stage, and sends a control signal to the prober control unit so as to transfer the test body into a testing chamber housing the tester before the estimated test ending time. | 2021-11-25 |