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5118959 Water separation system for condensation particle counter  
A continuous flow condensation particle counter employs a working fluid to saturate a gas stream, and then condense onto particles carried in the gas stream as the stream is directed through a...
H001066 Airborne infrared transmissometer  
The Airborne Infrared Transmissometer measures the infrared transmission between a test target aircraft and a detection system. A transmitter is attached to an aircraft and emits a calibrated...
5107133 Reservoir chemical sensors with removable reservoir cells  
A reservoir chemical sensor has a sensor body containing a reservoir cell channel around which source and detector are positioned within the cell body. A replaceable modular reservoir cell which...
5087823 Device for determining the characteristics of particles in suspension in a liquid  
A device for determining the characteristics of particles in suspension in a liquid, comprising a sampling device (2) for injecting samples of particles; a fractionator (3) for sorting those...
5084629 Split flow uniform multisensor detection  
An apparatus for detecting and counting particles in a gas stream flowing at a preselected rate, wherein the apparatus includes a multi-tier inlet manifold and a plurality of sensors. The inlet...
5083014 Automatic focal-point adjustment method in flow imaging cytometer  
A flow imaging cytometer for imaging the dimensions and shapes of particle components in a flow of a specimen solution employs a separate control solution, which is for managing precision,...
5074629 Integrated variable focal length lens and its applications  
A variable focal length lens integrated onto a silicon wafer. A light transmitting material such as gas or liquid is entrapped in a cavity in the wafer. The cavity has a flexible, light...
5073719 Apparatus for the evaluation of the erythrosedimentation rate and other  
An apparatus for measuring the erythrosedimentation rate and carrying out other similar analyses through photometric reading, comprises one or more seats (9, 11) for receiving test tubes (P)...
5068542 Method and apparatus for concentration measurement by the quantity, diameter and convergent of a transmitted light beam  
A concentration measuring method and an apparatus measures the concentration of an objective solvent in a mixed solution by flowing a mixed solution through a tube, transmitting light through the...
5065025 Gas sample analysis provided by light pipe radiation structure  
A gas cell for use in spectrometric analysis is disclosed, in which a series of pipes provide both the gas chamber and a light guide for infrared radiation which passes through the gas to...
5059811 Turbidimeter having a baffle assembly for removing entrained gas  
A turbidimeter includes a housing having a cavity with an inlet through which the fluid enters the bottom of the cavity, and an outlet through which the fluid exits the top of the cavity. A...
5028790 Apparatus for full-system zero check and window soiling measurement and correction for transmissometers  
The present invention relates to an apparatus which can be inserted between the stack and a transceiver of a transmissometer to provide zero and span measurements using the primary light source...
5026993 Apparatus for monitoring settlement of a solid in a liquid, and a system incorporating same  
The invention relates to an automatic apparatus, computer controlled, for monitoring the settlement of solids in a liquid, specifically sludge in effluent from a sewage treatment plant. The...
5005005 Fiber optic probe system  
A system for automatic and real time detection of the presence or absence of a substance in an environment by monitoring variations in light energy transmitted through an optical fiber having a...
5002389 Pulsed fluorescence velocimeter  
A noninvasive pulsed fluorescence gas velocimeter that determines dynamic parameters of a gas flow from detection of fluorescent re-radiation of excited molecules of the gas. The present invention...
5003488 Automatic fluid sedimentation rate measurement apparatus and method  
An apparatus and method for automatically measuring and recording erythrocyte sedimentation rates (ESR) of blood samples according to the Westergren method includes a controllable specimen device...
4989942 Collimated light optrode  
Light generated by an illumination source (26) travels through a fiber optic cable (40) to optrode (14) which is immersed in the process fluid (16) to be analyzed. The optrode collimates the light...
4990794 Sensing-measuring device for continuous determination of cavitation in dynamic pumps  
A sensing-measuring device for the continuous determination of cavitation in dynamic pumps, consisting of an optical probe mounted in proximity to the suction nozzle of the dynamic pump, said probe...
4980571 Methods and apparatus for measuring sidestream smoke  
Methods and apparatus for continuously and instantaneously measuring sidestream smoke are provided. A hood assembly is provided to fit over the ports of a conventional smoking machine. Sidestream...
4976871 Method of monitoring flocculant effectiveness  
Continuous monitor to determine effective performance of a flocculant used to dewater a sludge stream, in which a voltage waveform of water clarity, generated by a sensor opposed to a light beam...
4967187 Method and apparatus for particle concentration detection using a cloud chamber  
Method and apparatus for sampling the gaseous medium of a zone or area to determine the concentration, or changes in concentration, of submicron particles suspended in the gaseous medium of that...
4943735 Apparatus for measuring concentration of liquid developer  
Apparatus for measuring concentration of liquid developer or the like includes a holding member formed with an opening in which the liquid to be measured is retained. The holding member is driven...
4940902 Apparatus and method for continuous measurement of suspended solids in a liquid medium with wiping means  
An apparatus and method continuously samples and measures the changing concentration and/or density of suspended solids in a liquid medium without electrical connections at the submerged points in...
4931774 Liquid-vapor change of phase detector  
An apparatus for detecting a liquid-vapor change of phase in a fluid substance traveling through a conduit comprises a detector housing providing a path of travel for fluid and interposed in a...
4929847 Rapid determination of sludge content and device therefor  
A method for determining a sludge content in a heavy hydrocarbon oil and a device therefor are disclosed. The method comprises measuring absorbances of a heavy hydrocarbon oil sample, having an oil...
4916325 Method and apparatus for the measurement of airborne fibres by the illumination of fibrous particles precipitated on a surface  
Apparatus for measuring the quantity of fibres present in a gaseous fluid is based on the use of a nozzle to align the orientation of fibrous particles as they flow into a chamber. A charge is...
4908676 Sensors for dissolved substances in fluids  
The present invention comprises a simple multi-purpose on-line system for monitoring the concentration and/or the total amount of an organic analyte species or inorganic analyte species in an...
4898462 Device for detecting a transmissivity of a substance  
A device for detecting a transmissivity of a substance utilizing a transmitted light value, which comprises a light emitting element and a photo detecting element. The light emitting element and...
4899053 Solid state non-dispersive IR analyzer using electrical current-modulated microsources  
A non-dispersive infrared gas analyzer of the type typically used to measure concentrations of gases in medical and industrial applications has no moving parts and employs two or more miniature...
4896047 Method and apparatus of periodically obtaining accurate opacity monitor readings of an exhaust gas stream  
A method and apparatus for continually obtaining accurate opacity monitor readings of an exhaust gas stream (15) is disclosed. A conventional opacity monitor having a transmitter (10) and a...
4891519 Photometering apparatus  
A turbidimeter for measuring a turbidity of a test liquid including a hollow main body having openings formed at its lower end through which the test liquid is introduced into a measuring optical...
4884065 Monitor for detecting tube position and air bubbles in tube  
A device for use to detect air in a fluid line between a medication infusion reservoir such as an IV bottle or bag and an IV injection set or a medication infusion pump is disclosed which utilizes...
4857750 Sensor for determining photoresist developer strength  
An optical analyzer and a developer recirculation system is used to determine the amount of photoresist polymer dissolved in a quantity of developer solution and the sensor output signal is...
4857430 Process and system for determining photoresist development endpoint by effluent analysis  
A system and method for determining the pattern development endpoint of a photoresist polymer during spin/spray processing of a semiconductor wafer utilizes the optical transmission of the waster...
4854158 Method and apparatus for leak testing a fluid containing chamber  
A method and apparatus is disclosed for leak testing a fluid containing chamber wherein the chamber is pressurized with a gas and is submerged in liquid. The bubbles of gas rising from the...
4851311 Process for determining photoresist develop time by optical transmission  
A reflective beam of light is used to analyze the optical transmission properties of a developer fluid during puddle develop of photoresist polymer for detercting the process endpoint.
4843247 Determination of asphaltene content and device therefor  
A method for precisely and effectively determining an asphaltene content in a heavy hydrocarbon oil which can be applicable to a wider range of asphaltene content is disclosed. The method comprises...
4839527 Optical-fibre smoke detection/analysis system  
A sensor system for the detection and/or analysis of smoke, gas or the like, comprising a detection means 6 connected to an analyser means 2 via fiber-optic links 3, 11 and 12. The detector 6...
4834533 Measuring the refractive index of liquid  
An apparatus for measuring the refractive index of liquid particularly suitable for use in an ink-jet printing system is provided. The apparatus includes a light emitting diode and a photodiode...
4825094 Real time particle fallout monitor with tubular structure  
An apparatus for monitoring particle fallout incorporates a particle flux monitor and a tubular structure. The tubular structure is positioned over an aperture in the housing of the monitor to...
4823015 Electrical interference free projected beam smoke detector  
A controller including a processor is coupled to a transceiver head pair respectively operative as a transmitter and as a receiver of infrared energy to controllably project a beam of infrared...
4816695 Optical fluid detector  
An optical fluid detector (10) has an opaque housing (12). There is a first passage (14) through the housing (12) to receive a transparent, flexible plastic tube (50). A second passage (20) through...
4807990 Laser fluorescence velocimeter  
A method and apparatus are disclosed for measuring a velocity component of a moving fluid. Coherent light at two different wavelengths is directed into the moving fluid to create a space-and-time...
4798965 Optical autocollimation measuring apparatus  
An optical autocollimation measuring apparatus has a light transmitter-receiver arranged in a housing (15). An image of the light source (11) is formed in the objective (12) by a condensor (9)...
4794266 Method and apparatus for light transmission measurement by sending light, measuring received light and computing transmittance  
Measurement equipment based on the measurement of light transmission are plagued by changing characteristics of protective glass surfaces due to contamination or other factors. In a method, light...
4760272 Optical precipitation detection and identification system using scintillation detection  
A weather identification system is provided for remotely detecting precipitation and for determining the nature of precipitation in an open environment, as at an aircraft landing field. The system...
4754149 Optical precipitation gauge which detects scintillations produced by particle movement in the light beam  
A precipitation gauge is provided for remotely detecting precipitation and for measuring the rate of precipitation in an open environment, such as an aircraft landing field. The system employs an...
4752131 Laser-optical arrangement for measuring the degree of dispersion in flowing systems  
In a laser-optical arrangement for producing signals by light scattering, obscuration or reflection, from flowing particles and/or groups of particles, which are recorded, as time-dependent...
4749871 Self-diagnostic projected-beam smoke detector  
A modular transceiver head including cooperative cover and base members operable as a transmitter or as a receiver of infrared energy. A controller including a processor is coupled to a transceiver...
4748336 Optical dust detector assembly for use in an automotive vehicle  
An optical dust detector assembly includes an air duct member having an introductory portion and a base portion for permitting a flow of air passing therethrough, the duct member having a pair of...