An aspect of the disclosure provides a method of controlling a steel manufacturing plant. The method comprising: determining, based on x-ray data and/or penetrative neutron scanning data of a raw material feed for a furnace of said steel manufacturing plant, at least one material parameter of a part of the raw material feed; and sending a control signal based on the determined at least one material parameter, wherein the control signal is configured to be used in the control of the operation of the steel manufacturing plant based on the at least one material parameter.
An aspect of the disclosure provides a sieve pack for an ion mobility spectrometer, the sieve pack comprising: an inlet, for connection to a pneumatic system of the ion mobility spectrometer to receive a flow of gas from said pneumatic system; a first outlet, for connection to said pneumatic system for providing a cleaned dried flow of gas to said pneumatic system; a first direction changing conduit extending between a first end of the sieve pack and a second end of the sieve pack, wherein the second end is spaced in an axial direction from the first end, wherein: the first direction changing conduit is configured to hold a sieve material for cleaning and drying air; the first direction changing conduit comprises at least one turn around the axial direction; and, the first direction changing conduit is connected to the inlet and the first outlet and configured to carry the flow of gas from the inlet through the sieve material to the first outlet.
A detection probe is provided. The detection probe includes a handle assembly having a probe body, a swab detachably couplable to the probe body of the handle assembly and configured to collect a sample, and an assay cartridge configured to receive at least a portion of the swab. The assay cartridge includes a first chamber retaining an assay solvent, a second chamber disposed distal of the first chamber and retaining an assay reagent, and a trap disposed distal of the second chamber. The trap is configured to filter a mixture of the assay solvent, the assay reagent, and the sample collected by the swab and capture tags released from the mixture that are indicative of the presence of toxins in the sample.
An aspect of the disclosure provides a system (1) for detection of a target biomolecule (12) or a composition comprising a target biomolecule (12), the system (1) comprising: an active material (3) configured to react with the target biomolecule (12), or with the composition comprising a target biomolecule (12), to provide a dual fluorescence, wherein the dual fluorescence is excitable by illumination; an applicator (5) configured to deliver the active material (3) to an article (4) for detection of the target biomolecule (12), or of the composition comprising a target biomolecule (12); a light source (7) configured to illuminate the article (4) with wavelengths selected to excite the dual fluorescence; and, an optical detector (9, 11) configured to detect a component of the dual fluorescence.
G01N 21/77 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique
G01N 33/53 - Tests immunologiquesTests faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiquesMatériaux à cet effet
5.
SAMPLING SYSTEM, DETECTION APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
A sampling system for a detection apparatus, the detection apparatus comprising: (i) an ion analyser having an ioniser, 2024/038288 and (ii) an optical analyser for detecting substances of interest on a sample receiving surface, the sampling system comprising: a detector inlet for obtaining a volume of air to be sampled; an ion analyser sampling inlet arranged in the detector inlet to take a first sample from the volume of air in the detector inlet and to provide the first sample to the ioniser, and a sample receiving surface arranged in the detector inlet to receive a second sample from the volume of air in the detector inlet for optical analysis thereof.
A sampling system for a detection apparatus, the detection apparatus comprising: (i) an ion analyser having an ioniser, 2024/038288 and (ii) an optical analyser for detecting substances of interest on a sample receiving surface, the sampling system comprising: a detector inlet for obtaining a volume of air to be sampled; an ion analyser sampling inlet arranged in the detector inlet to take a first sample from the volume of air in the detector inlet and to provide the first sample to the ioniser, and a sample receiving surface arranged in the detector inlet to receive a second sample from the volume of air in the detector inlet for optical analysis thereof.
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A method of operating an ion mobility spectrometer to detect presence of a target agent type in a solid or liquid sample, the target agent type existing in forms provided by a first class of substances and forms provided by a second class of substances, the 5 method comprising: operating a desorber at a first desorber temperature to desorb a first gaseous fluid sample from the sample; operating the ion mobility spectrometer to obtain first ion mobility spectrometry data by ion mobility spectrometry of the 10 first gaseous fluid sample; operating the desorber at a second desorber temperature to desorb a second gaseous fluid sample from the solid or liquid sample; operating the ion mobility spectrometer to obtain second ion mobility spectrometry data by ion mobility spectrometry of the second gaseous fluid sample; and providing an indication of the presence of target agent in the event that either: (a) the first ion mobility spectrometry data indicates the presence of target agent of the first class; or (b) the second ion mobility spectrometry data indicates the presence of target agent of the second class, wherein presence of target agent of the first class is determined by applying a first type of detection processing to the first ion mobility spectrometry data and presence of target agent of the second class is determined by applying a second type of detection processing to the second ion mobility spectrometry data, wherein (i) the second type of detection processing is different from the first type of detection processing and/or (ii) the first ion mobility spectrometry data relates to a different range of reduced mobility, K0, values from the second ion mobility spectrometry data.
A mechanical seal assembly configured to be coupled to a rotating shaft of a machine, includes: rotating and stationary rings configured so that rotating ring rotates with the shaft and relative to the stationary ring; and a rotating ring drive ring that includes features formed at least on an outer surface thereof, the rotating drive ring configured to hold the rotating ring in a fixed relationship relative the rotating shaft. The features can increase the flow rate of cooling fluid near the seal when in operation.
F04D 29/12 - Joints d'étanchéité pour arbre utilisant des bagues
F04D 29/58 - RefroidissementChauffageRéduction du transfert de chaleur
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
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Produits et services
Electrical and electronic components; Testing apparatus and instruments; Testing apparatus for electronic equipment; Measuring instruments; Microwave components; Radio frequency components; Radio frequency receivers; Radio frequency transmitters; Radio frequency adapters; Radio frequency amplifiers; Antennas; Radio-frequency antennas; Waveguides; Amplifiers; Frequency converters; Frequency extenders; Radio frequency filters; Sound measuring apparatus; Signal processors; Generators (Signal -); Radar apparatus; Laboratory apparatus and instruments; Electrical engineering software; computer software for remote monitoring and analysis; Computer software for controlling operation of electronic products; Firmware and software for electronic products. Engineering services; Electrical engineering services; Design and development of engineering products; Research and development of new products; Scientific and technological services; Technical consultancy relating to product development; Industrial analysis and research services; Research laboratory services; Analysis, testing and evaluation services relating to electrical engineering products.
Liquid filter systems, flow spreaders and filter elements for improving flow are provided. A liquid filter system can comprise: a chamber having an inlet at its upper end and an outlet at its lower end; a filter element having a hollow interior volume, the filter element arranged in the chamber to filter the liquid flow by passage into the low interior volume to the chamber outlet; and a flow spreader having an inclined surface forming an apex, the flow spreader arranged at the upper end of the filter element to receive a columnar liquid flow from the inlet of the chamber at the apex of the inclined surface and to provide an annular liquid flow past the upper end of the filter element into an annular gap between the filter wall of the filter element and the lateral wall of the chamber.
B01D 29/90 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants comportant des dispositifs d'alimentation ou d'évacuation d'alimentation
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
A dry gas seal system for rotating equipment operating on a process fluid. The system includes: a dry gas seal for sealing rotating equipment; an axial end face separation seal comprising a primary ring, a mating ring, a sleeve for coupling the mating ring to the shaft of the rotating equipment, and a retainer for the primary ring; and an oleophobic coating disposed at least partially over each of the following surfaces of the separation seal: at an outer peripheral edge of the primary ring distal to, and facing away from, the shaft of the rotating equipment; at an outer peripheral edge of the mating ring distal to, and facing away from, the shaft of the rotating equipment; and both surfaces of the mating ring and primary ring which interface with each other.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
A mechanical seal assembly configured to be coupled to a rotating shaft of a machine, includes: rotating and stationary rings configured so that rotating ring rotates with the shaft and relative to the stationary ring; and a rotating ring drive ring that includes features formed at least on an outer surface thereof, the rotating drive ring configured to hold the rotating ring in a fixed relationship relative the rotating shaft. The features can increase the flow rate of cooling fluid near the seal when in operation.
F04D 29/12 - Joints d'étanchéité pour arbre utilisant des bagues
F04D 29/58 - RefroidissementChauffageRéduction du transfert de chaleur
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
F16J 15/40 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par un fluide
13.
DETECTOR FOR A BIOMOLECULE OR FOR A COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE BIOMOLECULE
An aspect of the disclosure provides a detector for detecting a target biomolecule or composition comprising the target biomolecule, the detector comprising: a housing, configured to couple the detector to a carrier; a detection assembly for containing an active material and a liquid medium, wherein the detection assembly and the housing are mutually configured to provide an indication of a reaction of the active material to the target biomolecule or to the composition; a gas sample inlet provided on the housing and an air mover, wherein the gas sample inlet and the air mover are selectively operable to: draw, into the housing, a sample of air from around the apparatus; and to provide the sample of air to the detection assembly for interaction with the active material; the housing further comprising an indicator output for providing the indication to the carrier.
One aspect of the invention provides an O-ring having a cross-section including projections on opposite sides of the O-ring such that pressure applied to the projections causes expansion of the O-ring in a direction orthogonal to the applied pressure. The O-ring includes: an elastomeric core; and a non-elastomeric coating on the elastomeric core. Another aspect of the invention provides a hollow O-ring having a hollow cross-section including: first and second rigid portions on opposite sides of the cross-section of the hollow O-ring; and first and second flexible portions connecting the first and second rigid portions to form the hollow O-ring. The hollow O-ring is configured to provide a seal between outward-facing surfaces of the first and second rigid portions of the O-ring and opposing external surfaces. The flexible portions are configured to flex to limit the pressure applied by the rigid portions to the opposing external surfaces.
F16J 15/3284 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques caractérisés par leur structureEmploi des matériaux
A seal system for rotating equipment operating on a process fluid includes: a seal configured for use with a seal gas for sealing rotating equipment; a liquid ejector subsystem; and means for conveying the seal gas stream from the liquid-gas separator of the liquid ejector subsystem to the seal. The liquid ejector subsystem includes: a liquid ejector comprising an inlet for fluidic communication with a source of liquid, an inlet for fluidic communication with a source of seal gas, and an outlet for a liquid-gas composition; a liquid-gas separator, which is in fluidic communication with the outlet of the liquid ejector, for forming a separate seal gas stream and a separate liquid stream from the liquid-gas composition; and a pump for increasing the pressure of the liquid source for the liquid ejector.
An uninsulated duct be able to be manufactured easily, and maintain duct integrity for use in applications for moving conditioned or unconditioned air, for use in interior spaces that do not require insulation includes a polymer core and a fire resistant barrier layer surrounding the polymer core. The fire resistant barrier layer is made of a material that makes the uninsulated duct one that meet the UL 181 Class 1 duct rating in terms of flame penetration and high temperature testing. The uninsulated duct can be one that includes a longitudinal seam with an adhesive-containing overlap to secure ends of the fire resistant barrier material together or a duct that is spirally wound such that the adhesive-containing overlap exists for wraps of the fire resistant barrier material to maintain the duct integrity.
B32B 15/02 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal autrement que sous forme de feuille, p. ex. en fils, en parcelles
B32B 15/04 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique
B32B 15/08 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique
B32B 15/09 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de métal comprenant un métal comme seul composant ou comme composant principal d'une couche adjacente à une autre couche d'une substance spécifique de résine synthétique comprenant des polyesters
B32B 27/12 - Produits stratifiés composés essentiellement de résine synthétique adjacente à une couche fibreuse ou filamenteuse
B32B 37/12 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la stratification, p. ex. par polymérisation ou par liaison à l'aide d'ultrasons caractérisés par l'usage d'adhésifs
B32B 5/02 - Produits stratifiés caractérisés par l'hétérogénéité ou la structure physique d'une des couches caractérisés par les caractéristiques de structure d'une couche comprenant des fibres ou des filaments
An O-ring having a cross-section comprising projections on opposite sides of the O-ring such that pressure applied to the projections causes expansion of the O-ring in a direction orthogonal to the applied pressure, wherein the O-ring comprises: an elastomeric core and a non-elastomeric coating on the elastomeric core. Also provided is a hollow O-ring having a hollow cross-section comprising: first and second rigid portions on opposite sides of the cross-section of the hollow O-ring, and first and second flexible portions connecting the first and second rigid portions to form the hollow O-ring, wherein the hollow O-ring is configured to provide a seal between outward-facing surfaces of the first and second rigid portions of the O-ring and opposing external surfaces, and the flexible portions are configured to flex to limit the pressure applied by the rigid portions to the opposing external surfaces.
F16J 15/328 - Procédés de fabrication spécialement adaptés aux joints élastiques
F16J 15/3284 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques caractérisés par leur structureEmploi des matériaux
F16J 15/10 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre par garniture non métallique
F16J 15/38 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties rendue étanche par une garniture
The present invention relates to a dry gas seal system for rotating equipment operating on a process fluid, said seal system comprising an axial end face separation seal and an oleophobic coating disposed at least partially over surfaces of the separation seal as defined herein. The present invention also relates to the coated axial end face separation seal of use in the system, as well as methods of operating the system and providing the coated axial end face separation seal as defined herein.
F04D 29/00 - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
The present invention relates to a seal system (100) for rotating equipment operating on a process fluid, said seal system comprising a seal (203) configured for use with a seal gas, and a liquid ejector subsystem (101, 106, 108) as defined herein which is configured to increase the pressure of a supply of seal gas to the seal. The present invention also relates to a process for providing a seal gas for a seal configured for use with a seal gas and used for sealing rotating equipment operating on a process fluid, said process comprising the use of a liquid ejector (106) as defined herein.
A filter cartridge and a filter system. The cartridge can include a support tube, and a mesh pack surrounding the support tube. The mesh pack includes: three or more wire mesh layers, wherein at least two of the wire mesh layers are adjacent to one another and rotated relative to one another or have different sizes; and a filtration layer arranged between the two of the three or more wire mesh layers.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
B01D 29/52 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en parallèle
B01D 29/58 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en série disposés de façon concentrique ou coaxiale
A filter cartridge and a filter system. The cartridge can include a support tube, and a mesh pack surrounding the support tube. The mesh pack includes: three or more wire mesh layers, wherein at least two of the wire mesh layers are adjacent to one another and rotated relative to one another or have different sizes; and a filtration layer arranged between the two of the three or more wire mesh layers.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
B01D 39/12 - Tamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en toile métalliqueTamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en fils métalliques tricotésTamis filtrants essentiellement métalliques en métal expansé
B01D 46/24 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des corps filtrants creux et rigides, p. ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Apparatus, instruments and systems for sorting waste and
recyclable products and materials; parts and fittings for
the aforesaid goods. Apparatus, instruments and systems for analysing, measuring,
imaging, characterizing, scanning and logging waste and
recyclable products and materials; scanners; x-ray
equipment; computer hardware and software; data processing
equipment; x-ray apparatus and instruments, not for medical
purposes; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Recycling services; treatment of materials; recycling of
waste and trash; material treatment information;
information, advisory and consultancy services relating to
the aforesaid services. Software as a service; updating of software; testing and
analysis of materials; information, advisory and consultancy
services relating to the aforesaid services.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Antennas and antenna systems comprised of antennas, electrical connectors, electrical radio adapter cables, and electrical cables; electrical antenna feed cables; mounts and positioning apparatus for antennas; and replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods; communications equipment and parts thereof-namely, radio receivers for searching for and receiving radio signals, automatic tuning devices for receivers, and code converters; Communications and electrical apparatus and instruments in the nature of radio frequency (RF) and microwave components, namely, oscillators, frequency synthesizers, coaxial isolators and circulators, drop-in isolators and circulators, waveguide isolators and circulators, Microwave Integrated Circuit (MlC) puck isolators and circulators, microstrip isolators and circulators, comb generators, RF and microwave switches, switch filters converters, code converter, analog-to-digital converters, translators, multipliers, in-phase and quadrature IQ modulators and demodulators, RF and microwave mixers, directional couplers, phase shifters, and splitters, antennas, RF receivers and transmitters, RF and microwave hybrids, transformers, amplifiers, harmonic generators, doublers, ferrites, ferrite devices in the nature of isolators and circulators, ferrite assemblies, pin switch based multi-function assemblies, converter based multi-function assemblies, and source based multi-function assemblies, attenuators, pin limiters, delay line filters and assemblies, GPS time and frequency devices used in military, space, and commercial applications for telecommunication base stations, simulcast, digital broadcast, defense systems, missile tracking, telemetry data acquisition, government standards agencies, satellite communications, spacecraft tracking stations, and observatories; selective availability anti-spoofing module (SAASM), and replacement parts for all of the aforesaid goods Installation, repair and maintenance of antennas and antenna systems, feeds for antennas, mounts and positioning apparatus for antennas, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Custom manufacture of antennas and antenna systems, feeds for antennas, mounts and positioning apparatus for antennas, and parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods Design of communications, radio frequency, and microwave apparatus and instruments for others
24.
MECHANICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY OF A MECHANICAL SEAL
The present disclosure relates generally to methods and apparatus, and more particularly to mechanical seals for rotating equipment, and still more particularly to dry gas seals. The present disclosure provides, a primary ring (200) for a mechanical seal in a rotating equipment (2000), the seal comprising a mating ring (101) for co-operation with the primary ring to promote the seal, the primary ring having a central longitudinal axis (104) and comprising: a notch (202) disposed in an outer radial surface of the primary ring, wherein an axial outer edge of the notch is radially deeper than an axially inner part of the notch.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
An aspect of the disclosure provides a system for inspecting items in transit, wherein the system comprises: a threat assessment determining module associated with a first location a threat assessment receiving module associated with a second location different to the first location; and a server connectable to the threat assessment receiving module and the threat assessment determining module and arranged to route communications between the threat assessment receiving module and the threat assessment determining module, wherein the threat assessment determining module is arranged to access image data relating to a plurality of items, the image data being obtained while the plurality of items were at the first location, wherein the threat assessment determining module is arranged to apply one or more algorithms to the image data to generate a threat assessment for the plurality of items, wherein the threat assessment determining module is arranged to send the threat assessment to the threat assessment receiving module, and wherein the threat assessment receiving module is arranged to determine from the threat assessment, the level of inspection to performed on the plurality of items at the second location.
The disclosure provides a spectrometer for detecting a substance of interest, the spectrometer including: a chamber through which a number of sample ions travel from an ion gate to a collector electrode; a detector, connected to the collector electrode for detecting arrival of sample ions at the collector electrode; a controller configured to: control parameters of the spectrometer to selectively increase or decrease the number of sample ions which pass into the chamber upon each opening of the ion gate, detect arrival of the sample ions at the collector electrode to obtain detection signals during a set of time windows following opening of the ion gate, analyse the detection signals in the time windows according to the parameters of the spectrometer to detect the presence of the substance of interest.
Methods and apparatus for providing samples to a detector are provided. A detector inlet for providing a sample to an analytical apparatus for detecting a substance of interest includes a first sampling pathway configured to receive a first flow of air including a vapour for sampling by the analytical apparatus; and a second sampling pathway configured to receive a second flow of air, the second sampling pathway including a heater configured to heat an aerosol, present in the second flow of air, to vaporise the aerosol for sampling by the analytical apparatus; wherein the detector inlet is operable to open and close each of the first and second sampling pathways to enable at least one of the first flow of air and the second flow of air.
H01J 49/04 - Dispositions pour introduire ou extraire les échantillons devant être analysés, p. ex. fermetures étanches au videDispositions pour le réglage externe des composants électronoptiques ou ionoptiques
The present invention relates to seal arrangements for rotating components, in particular, for rotating components which are driven at variable angular speeds. An aspect of the disclosure provides a seal arrangement for an apparatus comprising: a housing; and, a rotatable component disposed within the housing; wherein the rotatable component is configured to rotate at a variable angular speed about a rotational axis, the seal arrangement comprising: a first seal assembly (500) configured to be disposed on the rotatable component of the apparatus and to rotate around the rotational axis, the first seal assembly comprising: a first retainer (510); a first seal face (516); wherein: the first seal face is disposed within the first retainer; and, the first retainer is configured to provide a rotary driving force to the first seal face to thereby rotationally drive the first seal face; a first cushioning member (530) disposed between the first seal face and the first retainer, wherein the first cushioning member is configured to dampen the rotary driving force provided by the first retainer to the first seal face; a second seal assembly configured to be disposed on the housing: a second retainer (611); a second seal face (618); wherein: the second seal face configured to be disposed within the second retainer; wherein the first seal face is disposed in contact with the second seal face to thereby seal against egress of fluid between the first seal face and the second seal face.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
F04B 39/04 - Mesures pour éviter que le lubrifiant ne contamine le fluide pompé
29.
COUPLING MEMBERS THAT JOIN FIRST AND SECOND ROTARY MEMBERS
Coupling members to join two rotary members are described. The coupling members include a unitary body having a first coupling element, a second coupling element, and a hub, wherein the unitary body forms a single piece with the hub extending between and connecting the first coupling element to the second coupling element. The first coupling element defines a first plane, the second coupling element defines a second plane with the first and second planes being parallel, and the hub defines a hub axis normal to the first and second planes. Each of the first and second coupling elements comprise a plurality of connection elements arranged about a respective circumference having a respective radius extending from the hub axis, wherein a material of the respective coupling element in a respective circle and in a respective plane is less than the area of the circle.
F16D 3/72 - Accouplements extensibles, c.-à-d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement avec pièces d'accouplement reliées par un ou plusieurs organes intermédiaires avec des fixations aux pièces d'accouplement axialement espacées
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40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
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Apparatus, instruments and systems for sorting waste and recyclable products and materials; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods Apparatus, instruments and systems for analysing, measuring, imaging, characterizing, scanning and logging waste and recyclable products and materials; scanners; x-ray equipment; computer hardware and software; data processing equipment; x-ray apparatus and instruments, not for medical purposes; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods Recycling services; treatment of materials; recycling of waste and trash; material treatment information; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services Software as a service; updating of software; testing and analysis of materials; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services
32.
A HALOGEN-FREE DIELECTRIC GAS FOR USE IN HIGH-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS
H01B 3/56 - Isolateurs ou corps isolants caractérisés par le matériau isolantEmploi de matériaux spécifiés pour leurs propriétés isolantes ou diélectriques composés principalement de substances organiques gaz
A mechanical seal assembly configured to be coupled to a rotating shaft of a machine, includes: rotating and stationary rings configured so that rotating ring rotates with the shaft and relative to the stationary ring; and a rotating ring drive ring that includes features formed at least on an outer surface thereof, the rotating drive ring configured to hold the rotating ring in a fixed relationship relative the rotating shaft. The features can increase the rotation of fluid near the seal when in operation.
F04D 29/58 - RefroidissementChauffageRéduction du transfert de chaleur
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
34.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHASE MONOPULSE BEAM POINTING
A beam pointing system is provided. The beam pointing system includes first and second antenna segments positioned at first and second locations and configured to produce first and second beam signals in response to receiving a beam from a source and a digital signal processor (DSP) coupled in communication with the first and second antenna segments. The DSP is configured to receive the first and second beam signals, compute a weighted phase difference signal between the first beam signal and the second beam signal by performing a phase subtraction in complex space, compute an average phase difference based on the weighted phase difference signal by averaging the weighted phase difference signal over a plurality of samples, compute a pointing error based on the average phase difference, and cause a pointing of the first antenna segment and the second antenna segment to be adjusted based on the pointing error.
G01S 3/42 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée utilisant le réglage d'une orientation réelle ou effective d'une caractéristique de directivité d'une antenne ou d'un système d'antenne afin d'obtenir une valeur désirée du signal venu de cette antenne ou système d'antenne, p. ex. donner un signal maximal ou minimal la valeur désirée étant maintenue automatiquement
G01S 3/48 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une déviation par rapport à une direction prédéterminée en utilisant des antennes espacées et en mesurant la différence de phase ou de temps entre les signaux venant de ces antennes, c.-à-d. systèmes à différence de parcours les ondes arrivant aux antennes étant continues ou intermittentes et la différence de phase entre les signaux provenant de ces antennes étant mesurée
A mechanical seal assembly configured to be coupled to a rotating shaft of a machine, includes: rotating and stationary rings configured so that rotating ring rotates with the shaft and relative to the stationary ring; and a rotating ring drive ring that includes features formed at least on an outer surface thereof, the rotating drive ring configured to hold the rotating ring in a fixed relationship relative the rotating shaft. The features can increase the rotation of fluid near the seal when in operation.
F16J 15/16 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre
F04B 1/00 - "Machines" ou pompes multicylindres caractérisées par le nombre ou la disposition des cylindres
F04D 29/12 - Joints d'étanchéité pour arbre utilisant des bagues
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
F16J 15/40 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par un fluide
An aspect of the disclosure provides a coalescing filter element configured for installation into a filter system for filtering a multiphasic fluid, wherein the multiphasic fluid comprises a first phase entrained in a second phase, wherein the coalescing filter element comprises: a filter medium configured to: coalesce particles of the first phase to provide coalesced particles comprising the first phase to enable separation of the coalesced particles from the second phase; a collar connected to the filter medium, wherein the collar is configured to: hold the filter medium in a predefined shape; and, engage with an annular holder of a mounting assembly of the filter system to permit installation of the coalescing filter element into the filter system; wherein the collar comprises: a collar anti-rotation element configured to engage the annular holder thereby to prevent or reduce at least one of: (a) rotation of the collar relative to the holder; and, (b) vibration of the collar relative to the holder.
In some aspects, it is disclosed an electrical support for at least one electrical contact pad, including an insulating viscoelastic matrix, and at least one elastically deformable structure made of a conductive material to form an open web, the at least one structure including at least a core part which is embedded within the insulating matrix, and at least one connection part which extends out of the insulating matrix and is configured to be connected to the at least one electrical contact pad, wherein the structure includes a stiffer section corresponding substantially to the core part of the structure and at least one more flexible section corresponding substantially to the at least one connection part of the structure.
H01L 23/498 - Connexions électriques sur des substrats isolants
H01L 21/48 - Fabrication ou traitement de parties, p. ex. de conteneurs, avant l'assemblage des dispositifs, en utilisant des procédés non couverts par l'un uniquement des groupes ou
H01L 23/00 - Détails de dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou d'autres dispositifs à l'état solide
H01R 12/71 - Dispositifs de couplage pour circuits imprimés rigides ou structures similaires
H01R 12/79 - Dispositifs de couplage pour circuits imprimés flexibles, câbles plats ou à rubans ou structures similaires se raccordant à des circuits imprimés rigides ou à des structures similaires
H01R 13/24 - Contacts pour coopération par aboutage élastiquesContacts pour coopération par aboutage montés élastiquement
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
Filter systems are provided comprising a filter element and a backflush device configured to provide a backflush fluid flow through the filter element. The filter element can comprise one or more elongate supporting portions for supporting a filtration means; and the backflush device can comprise an elongate outlet configured to provide a backflush fluid flow through the filter element such that the backflush fluid flow intersects the filter element along a line that is non-parallel with the one or more elongate supporting portions, wherein the elongate outlet comprises at least two separate outlets. A backflush device for a filter system is also provided.
B01D 29/68 - Rinçage par chasse, p. ex. rafale ascendante d'air à contre-courant avec des bras, des collecteurs de lavage ou des ajutages à contre-courant
B01D 29/15 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
B01D 46/24 - Séparateurs de particules utilisant des corps filtrants creux et rigides, p. ex. appareils de précipitation de poussières
B01D 46/72 - Régénération de la substance filtrante ou des éléments filtrants à l'intérieur du filtre par action à contre-courant sur la surface filtrante, p. ex. en rinçant du côté du filtre sans gâteau avec des bras, des collecteurs ou des buses de lavage à contre-courant
An aspect of the disclosure provides a method of reducing electrical measurement noise in a detection apparatus configured to detect the arrival of ions at a collector electrode, wherein the detection apparatus comprises an air mover to provide a flow of air in the apparatus, the method comprising: operating the air mover, at an operating level, to provide the flow of air; reducing operation of the air mover for a quiet period; and operating the detection apparatus to allow ions to travel to be detected by a collector electrode during the quiet period.
An inlet apparatus for a detection system and a method of operating a detection apparatus are provided. An inlet apparatus comprises an inlet for receiving a flow of air to be tested, the inlet comprising a first heater configured to vaporise an aerosol carried by the air for sampling by an analytical apparatus; and a trap configured to collect aerosols from the flow of air and to vaporise collected aerosols for sampling by the analytical apparatus; wherein the inlet apparatus is configured to provide the flow of air to be tested: (i) to the first heater to enable vaporisation of aerosols in the flow of air for sampling by the analytical apparatus, and (ii) to the trap to collect aerosols on the trap while the flow of air is being provided to the first heater.
A detection system, a vapour storage module and a vapour generator for a detection apparatus, and a method of servicing a vapour generator are provided. A detection system comprises a detection apparatus and a removably coupled vapour storage module comprising: a vapour chamber to store a source of vapour; a flow passage comprising an inlet and an outlet to receive a carrier gas flow from, and provide an outlet flow to, the detection apparatus, the flow passage separated from the vapour chamber by a valve to control the passage of vapour; an absorbent material is configured to inhibit diffusion of vapour into the detection apparatus; and a housing comprising a first interface portion comprising a first connector at the inlet and a second connector at the outlet. The detection apparatus comprising a second interface portion configured to couple with the first interface portion to provide a sealed connection.
A detection signal processing apparatus configured to process detection signals received from a detector for identifying the presence of one or more substances of interest in a sample, the apparatus comprising: a detection signal coupling arranged to receive detection signals from said detector; an amplifier and an integration capacitor, the amplifier having inputs, with at least one input being connected to the detection signal coupling; and ringing circuitry capacitively coupled to at least one of the inputs of the amplifier and being selectively operable to apply a ringing signal to said at least one of the inputs of the amplifier to cause amplifier protection circuitry of the amplifier to reset the integration capacitor.
A seal includes a mating ring that rotates relative to a carbon primary ring at a seal interface. A buffer gas is provided into the seal and passes from the back of the primary ring to the seal interface though holes drilled in the primary ring. The seal can be used as a separation seal or in combination with another seal.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
F04D 29/12 - Joints d'étanchéité pour arbre utilisant des bagues
46.
CONTAINMENT OR SEPARATION SEAL HAVING PRIMARY RING WITH MICRO-DRILLED HOLES FORMED THEREIN
A seal includes a mating ring that rotates relative to a carbon primary ring at a seal interface. A buffer gas is provided into the seal and passes from the back of the primary ring to the seal interface though holes drilled in the primary ring. The seal can be used as a separation seal or in combination with another seal.
H02K 5/10 - Enveloppes ou enceintes caractérisées par leur configuration, leur forme ou leur construction avec des dispositions empêchant l'introduction de corps étrangers, p. ex. de l'eau ou des doigts
F16J 15/3284 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques caractérisés par leur structureEmploi des matériaux
47.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF EXTERNALLY MOUNTED ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FOR AN AIRCRAFT
A thermal management system is provided. The thermal management system includes a housing extending between a leading end and a trailing end. The housing includes a cooling structure defining at least one inlet, at least one outlet, and a duct coupled in flow communication between the at least one inlet and the at least one outlet. The cooling structure is configured to generate a fluid flow from the at least one inlet to the at least one outlet through the duct in response to the housing moving through a fluid. The thermal management system further includes an electronics assembly disposed in contact with the cooling structure. The cooling structure is configured to transfer heat generated by the electronics assembly to the fluid moving through the duct to cool the electronics assembly.
Systems and methods for suppressing X-ray interference in radiation portal monitors are provided. A radiation portal monitor includes a scintillator configured to convert high energy photons into low energy photons, and a photomultiplier tube (PMT) coupled to the scintillator, the PMT including a photocathode configured to convert the low energy photons into electrons, and a series of dynodes configured to cascade the electrons to facilitate detecting gamma events. The radiation portal monitor further includes an electron deflecting arrangement configured to selectively deflect the electrons before they encounter the series of dynodes.
The present disclosure relates to an electrode for a spectrometer, in particular, an electrode for an ion gate and/or ion modifier for a spectrometer, such as an ion mobility spectrometer. An aspect of the disclosure provides an electrode for providing a Tyndall-Powell gate structure, the electrode comprising: a conductive structure comprising a hexagonal lattice and a frame around the hexagonal lattice, wherein the hexagonal lattice is planar and the frame is configured to provide additional support to the hexagonal lattice.
A female electrical contact for receiving a male electrical contact is provided. The female electrical contact includes at least one wire assembly for receiving a pin of the male electrical contact, wherein each wire assembly includes a conductive, substantially cylindrical wire-carrier defining an inner part and having a length L along a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of conductive wires configured to contact the pin of the male electrical contact. The female electrical contact further includes a conductive socket configured to receive the at least one wire assembly, and a wiring extremity for connection of the female electrical contact to an electrical cable, wherein the socket and wiring extremity are arranged at opposing ends of the female electrical contact.
H01R 24/20 - Pièces de couplage portant des douilles, des pinces ou des contacts analogues, assujetties uniquement à un fil ou un câble
H01R 4/18 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente par sertissage
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Chemical detection equipment and apparatus; TIC (toxic
industrial chemical) detection equipment and apparatus;
chemical and TIC (toxic industrial chemical) identification
equipment and apparatus; pens and probes for use with the
aforesaid goods; cradles specifically adapted for use with
the aforesaid goods; batteries; battery eliminators;
chargers; data cables; mains power supply units; swabs for
laboratory and in field use in indicating the presence of
explosive chemicals, chemicals, chemical warfare agents,
toxic industrial chemicals or narcotics; sampling equipment,
namely, wipes and surface laboratory and in field swabs for
mechanical transfer of residue for use in sampling; pens and
verification pens for testing purposes; hand-held testing
and detection devices for use in sampling and detecting
narcotics, explosives and chemicals; parts and fittings for
the aforesaid goods.
52.
CLASS 1 FLEXIBLE UNINSULATED DUCT WITH POLYMER CORE AND INTEGRATED FLAME RESISTANT BARRIER MATERIAL, METHOD OF USE, AND METHOD OF MAKING
A flexible uninsulated duct that meets Underwriter Laboratories (UL) 181 Class 1 duct standard includes a flame-resistant barrier material-containing single film or a flame-resistant barrier material-containing two film laminate, a polymer film, and a helical wire disposed between the single film or the two film laminate and the polymer film. The single film or the two film laminate, polymer film, and helical wire are attached together to form a duct wall of the flexible duct. The flame resistant barrier material as part of the duct construction provides the necessary properties and performance so that the testing requirements to meet the UL 181 Class 1 air duct standard are met. The flexible duct can be used for moving conditioned or unconditioned air in an interior space of a structure.
F16L 11/08 - Manches, c.-à-d. tuyaux flexibles en caoutchouc ou en matériaux plastiques flexibles avec armature noyée dans la paroi
F16L 11/112 - Manches, c.-à-d. tuyaux flexibles en caoutchouc ou en matériaux plastiques flexibles à paroi ondulée avec des armatures noyées dans la paroi
F16L 11/12 - Manches, c.-à-d. tuyaux flexibles en caoutchouc ou en matériaux plastiques flexibles avec agencements pour usages particuliers, p. ex. spécialement profilés, avec couche protectrice, chauffés, conducteurs d'électricité
SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Bateman, Timothy
Woosnam, Christopher John
Jeffrey, Andrew Thomas
Abrégé
A breathing system includes a tracheal tube (1) with an electrical sensor (10) at its patient end connected by a cable (12) to an electrical connector (15) on the outside of a coupling (13) at the machine end of the tube. The system also includes a breathing circuit (2) with a coupling (20) at its patient end having a connector (23) arranged to connect with the connector on the tracheal tube. The breathing circuit has an electrical cable (25) extending along its length and connected with the connector at its patient end. The opposite end of the cable terminates at a combined gas coupling and electrical connector (29) at the machine end of the breathing circuit, which connects to a coupling (32) on a gas supply (3). The gas supply includes a ventilator (30) and an electrical unit (31) configured to receive the output of the sensor via the cable.
SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Crisman, Andrew
Field, Stephen James
Granata, Alysa Lauren
Tookman, Neil Adma
Abrégé
A needle assembly has a needle having an echogenic feature proximate to its distal sharp tip mounted to an echogenic cannula, with the echogenic tip of the needle extending beyond the distal end of the cannula. The echogenic tip provides guidance for the movement of the needle assembly under ultrasound observation so that the needle assembly may be more readily maneuvered inside a body. Once correctly positioned, the needle is removed and further confirmation may be made under ultrasound observation that the cannula has been correctly positioned inside the body. The echogenic feature of the needle may be at least one spiral groove that is tilted at an angle relative to the tip of the needle to effect a substantially 180° reflection of the ultrasound. An alternative echogenic feature to improve reflected echogeneity has crisscrossing grooves each having a predetermined pitch density formed at a neutral position on the needle.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Bateman, Timothy
Woosnam, Christopher John
Jeffrey, Andrew Thomas
Flint, Jonathan Mcneill
Abrégé
A tracheostomy tube has a shaft (10) with a flange (20) dividing the shaft into a patient end portion (22) for extending within the trachea and a machine end portion (23) for extending externally of the patient. The machine end portion (23) is reinforced by a plastics sleeve assembly (40) bonded to its outside. The sleeve assembly (40) includes a plastics sleeve member (41) having a shallow helical groove (43) around its outer surface. A plastic filament (42) is bonded into and around the groove to provide a helical reinforcing structure.
An aspect of the disclosure provides a method of operating an ion mobility spectrometer the ion mobility spectrometer comprising an ioniser, a reaction region adjacent the ioniser, a gate and a detector for detecting the arrival of ions, the method comprising:(i) opening the gate for a first ion-cloud-entry-time to allow a first group of sample ions to travel from the reaction region, through the gate, to the detector to provide a first signal; (ii) opening the gate for a second ion-cloud-entry-time to a second group of sample ions to travel from the reaction region, through the gate, to the detector, to provide a second signal wherein, during the second ion-cloud-entry-time, the gate is closed for a shutter time and then reopened; and, the method further comprising (iii) determining a characteristic of the sample ions based on the first signal and the second signal.
A directionally-tunable antenna element of an antenna is provided. The directionally-tunable antenna element includes a feed structure, a coupling structure, and a ridge structure. The coupling structure is disposed between the feed structure and the ridge structure and communicates electromagnetic energy between the feed structure and the ridge structure. These structures address challenges associated with satellite tracking and frequent satellite handoffs in an electronically scanned array (ESA). The disclosed aspects enhance performance of ESA antenna systems, addressing shortcomings of ESA antenna systems yet while addressing the satellite tracking and frequent satellite handoff challenges. The disclosed aspects provide for antennas with highly efficient useable gain bandwidth, high scan angle performance, and consistent and high cross polar isolation over a full scan angle range.
H01Q 3/08 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne utilisant un mouvement mécanique de l'ensemble d'antenne ou du système d'antenne pour faire varier deux coordonnées de l'orientation
An air blower has an inlet muffler and an outlet muffler to reduce the noise of the air blower during operation. Each of the mufflers may have two sections. One section is configured to attenuate high frequency noise and the other section is configured to attenuate lower frequency noise. A tubular internal wall in each of the mufflers defines the through passage for each of the mufflers. A noise absorbent material may be fitted about the tubular wall within each muffler. A plurality of holes are formed along the tubular wall of each through passage to expose the through passage to the noise absorbent material. A heater plenum may be interposed between the blower plenum and the outlet muffler to heat the air from the blower plenum. A filter at the input muffler filters the air sucked into the air blower.
F04D 29/66 - Lutte contre la cavitation, les tourbillons, le bruit, les vibrations ou phénomènes analoguesÉquilibrage
A61F 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissement pour traitement médical ou thérapeutique du corps humain
F01N 1/04 - Silencieux caractérisés par leur principe de fonctionnement utilisant la résonance comportant des matériaux absorbant le son dans des chambres de résonance
F01N 1/24 - Silencieux caractérisés par leur principe de fonctionnement par utilisation des matériaux absorbant le son
An aspect of the disclosure provides A communications adapter for a detection device, the adapter comprising: a housing; a wireless communications interface disposed in the housing; an attachment mechanism, engageable with the detection device to removably attach the housing to the detection device; and a signal connector, configured to connect to a wired communication interface of the detection device; wherein the signal connector is positioned relative to the attachment mechanism such that engaging the attachment mechanism with the detection device connects the signal connector to the wired communication interface of the detection device.
Systems and methods for monitoring a liquid filter. The method includes: passing liquid through a filter contained within a housing; providing light into the filter; receiving reflected light from the filter, analyzing the reflected light with a spectrometer, and determining that the filter should be cleaned or repaired based on rate of change of a color of the reflected light.
Systems and methods for monitoring a liquid filter. The method includes: passing liquid through a filter contained within a housing; providing light into the filter; receiving reflected light from the filter; analyzing the reflected light with a spectrometer; and determining that the filter should be cleaned or repaired based on rate of change of a color of the reflected light.
G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
The present invention relates to an unsintered composite powder composition comprising silicon carbide and aluminium nitride, a sintering process and a sintered silicon carbide material obtained or obtainable therefrom, as well as a SiC—AlN composite ceramic, uses thereof and articles comprising the same. In one aspect, the present invention provides an unsintered composite powder composition comprising from 90.0% to 99.9% by weight silicon carbide and from 0.1% to 10% by weight of aluminium nitride. In another aspect, the present invention provides a SiC—AlN composite ceramic material having the formula x(SiC)—1-x (AlN), wherein 0.999≥x≥0.900; and wherein the composite ceramic material has a fracture toughness of greater than 4.5 MPa·m1/2; and a thermal conductivity of greater than 120 W/m K.
C04B 35/565 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur compositionCompositions céramiquesTraitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base de non oxydes à base de carbures à base de carbure de silicium
C04B 35/626 - Préparation ou traitement des poudres individuellement ou par fournées
The female electrical contact (1 ) is for receiving a male electrical contact. The contact (1 ) comprises at least one wire assembly (11 ) for receiving a pin (21 ) of the male electrical contact. Each wire assembly (11 ) comprises a wire-carrier (13), and a plurality of conductive wire components (15) carried by the wire-carrier. The wire components (15) are configured to contact the pin (21 ) of the male electrical contact. The plurality of conductive wire components (15) comprise a beryllium-free copper-nickel alloy and in particular a copper-nickel-silicon alloy. The wire-carrier (13) has a length L, and the plurality of conductive wires (15) are configured to contact the pin (21 ) around a receiving diameter D. The ratio of the length L to diameter D is less than 1.
H01R 13/187 - Broches, lames ou alvéoles ayant un ressort indépendant pour produire ou améliorer la pression de contact le ressort étant dans l'alvéole
H01R 13/33 - Pièces de contact faites de fil souple
H01R 43/16 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour la fabrication des pièces de contact, p. ex. par découpage et pliage
H01R 11/05 - Éléments de connexion individuels assurant plusieurs emplacements de connexion espacés pour des organes conducteurs qui sont ou qui peuvent être interconnectés de cette façon, p. ex. pièces d'extrémité pour fils ou câbles supportées par le fil ou par le câble et possédant des moyens pour faciliter la connexion électrique avec quelqu'autre fil, borne, ou organe conducteur, répartiteurs caractérisés par le type des emplacements de connexion sur l'élément individuel ou par le type des connexions entre les emplacements de connexion et les organes conducteurs les emplacements de connexion présentant différents types de connexions directes
H01R 13/03 - Contacts caractérisés par le matériau, p. ex. matériaux de plaquage ou de revêtement
- 20 - ABSTRACT Sample swabs and methods for producing sample swabs for collecting samples for delivery to a detector are provided. A method of producing a sample swab for collecting samples for delivery to a detector comprises providing a swab substrate in the form of a sheet, and stamping the swab substrate in a press comprising surface projections to form one or more ridges in a sample collection region of the swab substrate, wherein the one or more ridges project from the surface of the sheet by more than 0.1mm and no more than 1.0mm.
An aspect of the disclosure provides an ion mobility spectrometer (IMS) comprising: an IMS cell comprising a drift region; detection circuitry arranged on a first printed circuit board, the detection circuitry configured to obtain IMS detection signals from the IMS cell; and a pressure sensor assembly comprising a pressure sensor arranged to sense ambient pressure; wherein the pressure sensor assembly is configured to provide a signal based on the sensed pressure to the detection circuitry, and wherein the pressure sensor assembly is arranged on a second printed circuit board; a connector arranged to provide a mechanical electrical connection between the pressure sensor assembly and the detection circuitry; wherein the detection circuitry is configured to provide an output detection signal based on the sensed pressure and the IMS detection signal.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Chemical detection equipment and apparatus; TIC (toxic
industrial chemical) detection equipment and apparatus;
chemical and TIC (toxic industrial chemical) identification
equipment and apparatus; pens and probes for use with the
aforesaid goods; cradles specifically adapted for use with
the aforesaid goods; batteries; battery eliminators;
chargers; data cables; mains power supply units; swabs for
use in indicating the presence of explosive chemicals,
chemicals, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial
chemicals or narcotics; sampling equipment, namely, wipes
and surface swabs for mechanical transfer of residue for use
in sampling; pens and verification pens for testing
purposes; hand-held testing devices; parts and fittings for
the aforesaid goods.
A filter system includes a housing and a plurality of filter elements disposed in the housing. The plurality of filter elements includes one or more filter elements of a first filter element type and including one or more filter elements of a second filter element type. The system also includes a receptacle plate in the housing, the receptacle plate has at least two different mating elements for attaching filter elements thereto. The receptacle plate includes one or more first mating elements configured to mate with filter elements of the first type and one or more second mating elements configured to mate with filter elements of the second type.
B01D 29/15 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
B01D 29/52 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en parallèle
B01D 36/02 - Combinaisons de filtres de différentes sortes
A filter system includes a housing and a plurality of filter elements disposed in the housing. The plurality of filter elements includes one or more filter elements of a first filter element type and including one or more filter elements of a second filter element type. The system also includes a receptacle plate in the housing, the receptacle plate has at least two different mating elements for attaching filter elements thereto. The receptacle plate includes one or more first mating elements configured to mate with filter elements of the first type and one or more second mating elements configured to mate with filter elements of the second type.
B01D 29/52 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en parallèle
B01D 29/15 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
A filter system includes a duplex filter system that includes a first housing and a second housing configured to filter a liquid, a heating housing arranged adjacent the duplex filter system; a lifting system arranged to move filter canisters from the heating housing to one of the first or second housing.
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
B01D 29/52 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en parallèle
B01D 35/18 - Chauffage ou refroidissement des filtres
B01D 29/52 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants à plusieurs éléments filtrants caractérisés par leur agencement relatif montés en parallèle
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
B29C 48/691 - Dispositions pour le remplacement des filtres, p. ex. par deux filtres parallèles pour utilisation alternative
Inlet apparatus for providing sample analyte vapour to a detector, the apparatus comprising: a sample receiving portion (110); a heater (120); a vapour pre-concentrator (130); and a sampling inlet (140); wherein the sample receiving portion is arranged to receive a flow of gas carrying aerosol sample analytes and the heater is arranged to heat the aerosol sample analytes to provide sample analyte vapour; and wherein the apparatus is arranged to provide said sample analyte vapour to both: (i) the vapour pre-concentrator, and (ii) a said detector via the sampling inlet.
A pumping system includes a conduit that fluidly couples a pump outlet to a flush inlet to provide a path for liquid that exits the pump at the at outlet to be introduced into the chamber that housings a sliding seal via the flush inlet. A vaporizing heat exchanger is disposed along the conduit between the pump outlet and the flush inlet such that a cooling portion of the liquid that exits the pump is diverted from the conduit and the cooling portion of the liquid is used to cool fluid remaining in the conduit before it enters the flush inlet.
F04D 29/12 - Joints d'étanchéité pour arbre utilisant des bagues
F04D 27/00 - Commande, p. ex. régulation, des pompes, des installations ou des systèmes de pompage spécialement adaptés aux fluides compressibles
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
75.
SEAL FLUSH COOLER ASSEMBLY FOR ROTARY SHAFT EQUIPMENT SEALS
A pumping system includes a conduit that fluidly couples a pump outlet to a flush inlet to provide a path for liquid that exits the pump at the at outlet to be introduced into the chamber that housings a sliding seal via the flush inlet. A vaporizing heat exchanger is disposed along the conduit between the pump outlet and the flush inlet such that a cooling portion of the liquid that exits the pump is diverted from the conduit and the cooling portion of the liquid is used to cool fluid remaining in the conduit before it enters the flush inlet.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
An inlet apparatus for a detection system, and a method for controlling power consumption in a detection system, are provided. An inlet apparatus comprises an inlet (102) for receiving a flow of air (108) to be tested, the inlet comprising a heater (106) configured to heat the flow of air to vaporise an aerosol carried by the air for sampling by the analytical apparatus (120). A flow provider (114) is configured to draw the flow of air through the inlet past the heater for sampling by the analytical apparatus, and a controller (104) is configured to control operation of the heater and the flow provider to reduce a flow rate of the air past the heater to reduce cooling of the heater before increasing power to the heater to vaporise aerosols, and to control the flow provider to provide aerosols vaporised by the heater for sampling by the analytical apparatus.
A dry gas seal assembly for use with a rotating machine that includes a rotating shaft, the seal assembly comprises a seal face bears a solid coating comprising molybdenum disulfide, graphene oxide, and optionally polydopamine, preferably wherein the graphene oxide to molybdenum disulfide ratio is 8:10 to 10:8. A method for making a dry gas seal assembly comprises coating a homogeneous dispersion of graphene oxide and molybdenum disulfide on a seal face.
C10M 111/04 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que le matériau de base est un mélange d'au moins deux composés couverts par plus d'un des groupes principaux , chacun de ces composés étant un composé essentiel l'un d'eux, au moins, étant un composé organique macromoléculaire
C04B 35/565 - Produits céramiques mis en forme, caractérisés par leur compositionCompositions céramiquesTraitement de poudres de composés inorganiques préalablement à la fabrication de produits céramiques à base de non oxydes à base de carbures à base de carbure de silicium
C04B 41/00 - Post-traitement des mortiers, du béton, de la pierre artificielle ou des céramiquesTraitement de la pierre naturelle
C10M 107/44 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
C10M 177/00 - Méthodes particulières de préparation des compositions lubrifiantesModification chimique par post-traitement des constituants ou de la composition lubrifiante elle-même, non couverte par d'autres classes
C10N 20/06 - Particules de forme ou de dimensions particulières
C10N 50/02 - Forme sous laquelle est appliqué le lubrifiant au matériau à lubrifier en solution ou en suspension dans un liquide porteur qui s'évapore ultérieurement pour laisser un revêtement lubrifiant
F16J 15/3284 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par joints élastiques, p. ex. joints toriques caractérisés par leur structureEmploi des matériaux
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Chemical detection equipment and apparatus; TIC (toxic industrial chemical) detection equipment and apparatus; chemical and TIC (toxic industrial chemical) identification equipment and apparatus; pens and probes for use with the aforesaid goods; cradles specifically adapted for use with the aforesaid goods; batteries; battery eliminators; chargers; data cables; mains power supply units; swabs for use in indicating the presence of explosive chemicals, chemicals, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals or narcotics; sampling equipment, namely, wipes and surface swabs for mechanical transfer of residue for use in sampling; pens and verification pens for testing purposes; hand-held testing devices; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Chemical detection equipment and apparatus, namely, hand-held device comprised of chemical and heat sensors for the detection of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; TIC (toxic industrial chemical) detection equipment and apparatus in the nature of portable detection and identification instruments using light sources and light detectors for detecting and identifying chemical and biological substances not for medical purposes; apparatus and instruments for detection and identification of chemical and biological agents, vapors and contamination; scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for detecting testing and measuring contaminants; pens and probes for scientific purposes; holders specifically adapted for use with apparatus and instruments for detection and identification of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; batteries; battery eliminators; battery chargers; data cables; power supplies for apparatus and instruments for detection and identification of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; testing sample collection equipment, namely, wipes and swabs for use in identifying the presence of chemicals, explosive chemicals, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and narcotics; testing sample collection equipment, namely, wipes and surface swabs for use in diagnostic testing, not for medical purposes; testing and measuring apparatus, in the form of test pens and probes for use in connection with apparatus and instruments for the detection of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; hand-held testing and detection devices for use in sampling and detecting narcotics, explosives and chemicals, namely, diagnostic apparatus for the detection of pathogens, chemical agents, explosives and narcotics, not for medical purposes; electronic equipment for inspection and detection of foreign material within containers; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Chemical detection equipment and apparatus, namely, hand-held device comprised of chemical and heat sensors for the detection of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; TIC (toxic industrial chemical) detection equipment and apparatus in the nature of portable detection and identification instruments using light sources and light detectors for detecting and identifying chemical and biological substances not for medical purposes; apparatus and instruments for detection and identification of chemical and biological agents, vapors and contamination; scientific instruments, namely, electronic analyzers for detecting testing and measuring contaminants; pens and probes for scientific purposes; holders specifically adapted for use with apparatus and instruments for detection and identification of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; batteries; battery eliminators; battery chargers; data cables; power supplies for apparatus and instruments for detection and identification of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; testing sample collection equipment, namely, wipes and swabs for use in identifying the presence of chemicals, explosive chemicals, chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and narcotics; testing sample collection equipment, namely, wipes and surface swabs for use in diagnostic testing, not for medical purposes; testing and measuring apparatus, in the form of test pens and probes for use in connection with apparatus and instruments for the detection of chemical agents, explosives and narcotics; hand-held testing and detection devices for use in sampling and detecting narcotics, explosives and chemicals, namely, diagnostic apparatus for the detection of pathogens, chemical agents, explosives and narcotics, not for medical purposes; electronic equipment for inspection and detection of foreign material within containers; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
81.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING INTERFERENCE IN RADIATION PORTAL MONITORS
An object scanning system is provided. The object scanning system includes an X-ray imaging system including an X-ray source and an X-ray detector, the X-ray imaging system configured to image an object as the object moves between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector along a direction of travel relative to the X-ray imaging system, and at least one radiation portal monitor (RPM) panel configured to screen the object as the object moves along the direction of travel, wherein a normal vector for a scintillator surface of the at least one RPM panel forms an oblique angle with the direction of travel, and wherein the at least one RPM panel faces at least partially away from the X-ray source and the X-ray detector.
An electrical contact for a connector is provided. The electrical contact includes a conductive engaging part extending substantially along a first longitudinal axis, a conductive wiring part extending substantially along a second longitudinal axis, and a conductive junction part configured to electrically connect the engaging part and the wiring part, such that the first longitudinal axis of the engaging part is substantially parallel to and offset with respect the second longitudinal axis of the wiring part, and wherein the engaging part and the wiring part at least partially overlap each other, substantially along the first longitudinal axis and the second longitudinal axis.
H01R 13/10 - Alvéoles destinés à coopérer avec des broches ou lames
H01R 13/04 - Broches ou lames destinées à coopérer avec des alvéoles
H01R 43/16 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour la fabrication des pièces de contact, p. ex. par découpage et pliage
SMITHS MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Hanif, Usamah
Tupper, Steven Mark
Abrégé
A closed system suction catheter (3) is connected with a tracheal tube (1) by means of a Y-shape connector (2) having one port (202) connected with the tracheal tube, a second port (203) connected with a breathing tube (200) and a third port (204) connected with the closed system suction catheter. The third port of the connector includes a normally-closed flap valve (320) that is opened by insertion of the patient end fitting (306) of the closed system suction catheter and closes when the suction catheter is removed from the connector so that ventilation pressure is maintained and contamination is prevented.
A seal assembly to seal fluid under pressure may include a pair of annular mating rings with seal faces. At least one of the seal faces may define a sealing interface between a radially inner edge and a radially outer edge of one of the rings. At least one of the seal faces may include a channel for receiving the fluid under pressure. The channel may include a circumferential channel and one or more radial channels. The radial channels may include a first radial channel extending from the circumferential channel to a first edge of the seal face adjacent the fluid under pressure. The radial channels may include a second radial channel that extends from the circumferential channel toward a second edge of the seal face adjacent a fluid at a lower pressure relative to the fluid under pressure.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
B23K 26/364 - Gravure au laser pour faire une rainure ou une saignée, p. ex. pour tracer une rainure d'amorce de rupture
F16C 33/74 - Dispositifs d'étanchéité pour paliers à contact lisse
Liquid filter systems, flow spreaders and filter elements for improving flow are provided. A liquid filter system can comprise: a chamber having an inlet at its upper end and an outlet at its lower end; a filter element having a hollow interior volume, the filter element arranged in the chamber to filter the liquid flow by passage into the hollow interior volume to the chamber outlet; and a flow spreader having an inclined surface forming an apex, the flow spreader arranged at the upper end of the filter element to receive a columnar liquid flow from the inlet of the chamber at the apex of the inclined surface and to provide an annular liquid flow past the upper end of the filter element into an annular gap between the filter wall of the filter element and the lateral wall of the chamber.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
B01D 29/90 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants comportant des dispositifs d'alimentation ou d'évacuation d'alimentation
B01D 35/12 - Dispositifs pour mettre hors service une ou plusieurs unités dans des filtres à unités multiples, p. ex. pour la régénération
87.
SAMPLING SYSTEM, DETECTION APPARATUS, AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
A sampling system for a detection apparatus, the detection apparatus comprising: (i) an ion analyser having an ioniser, and (ii) an optical analyser for detecting substances of interest on a sample receiving surface, the sampling system comprising: a detector inlet for obtaining a volume of air to be sampled; an ion analyser sampling inlet arranged in the detector inlet to take a first sample from the volume of air in the detector inlet and to provide the first sample to the ioniser; and a sample receiving surface arranged in the detector inlet to receive a second sample from the volume of air in the detector inlet for optical analysis thereof.
The present invention relates to seal arrangements for rotating components, in particular, for rotating components which are driven at variable angular speeds. An aspect of the disclosure provides a seal arrangement for an apparatus comprising: a housing; and, a rotatable component disposed within the housing; wherein the rotatable component is configured to rotate at a variable angular speed about a rotational axis, the seal arrangement comprising: a first seal assembly (500) configured to be disposed on the rotatable component of the apparatus and to rotate around the rotational axis, the first seal assembly comprising: a first retainer (510); a first seal face (516); wherein: the first seal face is disposed within the first retainer; and, the first retainer is configured to provide a rotary driving force to the first seal face to thereby rotationally drive the first seal face; a first cushioning member (530) disposed between the first seal face and the first retainer, wherein the first cushioning member is configured to dampen the rotary driving force provided by the first retainer to the first seal face; a second seal assembly configured to be disposed on the housing: a second retainer (611); a second seal face (618); wherein: the second seal face configured to be disposed within the second retainer; wherein the first seal face is disposed in contact with the second seal face to thereby seal against egress of fluid between the first seal face and the second seal face.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
A mating ring for use in a dry gas seal and a dry gas seal. The mating ring includes a face that defines an inner diameter and an outer diameter. The face includes: a channel formed therein disposed between the inner diameter and the outer diameter; one or more inlet channels formed in the face that extend from the inner diameter to the channel; and one or more spiral grooves in fluid communication with the channel that extend from the channel toward the inner diameter. Alternatively, the one or more inlet channels can extend from the outer diameter to the channel and one or more spiral grooves can extend from the channel toward the outer diameter.
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
A mating ring for use in a dry gas seal and a dry gas seal. The mating ring includes a face (50) that defines an inner diameter (ID) and an outer diameter (OD). The face (50) includes: a channel (606) formed therein disposed between the inner diameter (ID) and the outer diameter (OD); one or more inlet channels (608) formed in the face (50) that extend from the inner diameter (ID) to the channel (606); and one or more spiral grooves (620) in fluid communication with the channel (606) that extend from the channel (606) toward the inner diameter (ID). Alternatively, the one or more inlet channels (708) can extend from the outer diameter (OD) to the channel (706) and one or more spiral grooves (720) can extend from the channel (706) toward the outer diameter (OD).
F16J 15/34 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties
91.
MOISTURE DETECTION SYSTEM, METHOD FOR USE OF SYSTEM, AND LAMINATE FOR SYSTEM
A moisture detection system and its method of use include a laminate, the laminate further made up of a pair of electrically conductive layers and a water absorbent material. The water absorbent material is positioned between the pair of electrically conductive layers, at least one of the electrically conductive layers can include openings therein to allow water to pass therethrough or be water impervious such that the edges of the laminate allow for passage of water to the water absorbent material. A capacitance measuring device is provided and connected to the electrically conductive films, the capacitance measuring device including a baseline representing a dry state of the water absorbent material and configured to monitor for the presence of moisture in the water absorbent layer by capacitance measurement across the laminate. Also included is an indicator based on a capacitance measurement that represents moisture in the water absorbent material.
A collimator includes a collimator cover formed from a material with low radiation attenuation, and a plurality of septa formed from a radiation attenuating material. The collimator cover includes a base plate, a first side plate extending from the base plate, and a second, opposing side plate extending from the base plate. The first side plate has a plurality of first slots defined therein and the second side plate has a plurality of second slots defined therein. Each septum includes a first end retained in one first slot of the plurality of first slots and a second end retained in one corresponding second slot of the plurality of second slots.
G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs
93.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVING FALSE ALARM RATE IN TRACE DETECTION
An aspect of the disclosure provides a spectrometer for detecting a substance of interest, the spectrometer comprising: a chamber through which a number of sample ions travel from an ion gate to a collector electrode; a detector, connected to the collector electrode for detecting arrival of sample ions at the collector electrode; a controller configured to: control parameters of the spectrometer to selectively increase or decrease the number of sample ions which pass into the chamber upon each opening of the ion gate, detect arrival of the sample ions at the collector electrode to obtain detection signals during a set of time windows following opening of the ion gate, analyse the detection signals in the time windows according to the parameters of the spectrometer to detect the presence of the substance of interest.
An aspect of the disclosure provides a collector for an ion detector (IMS or MS), the detector configured to detect ions based on their travel time to the collector, the collector comprising: an inner region, and an outer region, preferably arranged coaxially, wherein the outer region is electrically isolated from the inner region; a first electrical connection for connecting the inner region to detection electronics, and a second electrical connection for connecting the outer region to the detection electronics; wherein the inner region and the outer region are each arranged to collect ions and to provide a detection signal to the detection electronics in response to arrival of the ions at the collector.
Methods and apparatus for providing samples to a detector are provided. A detector inlet (100) for providing a sample to an analytical apparatus for detecting a substance of interest comprises a first sampling pathway (102) configured to receive a first flow of air (112) comprising a vapour for sampling by the analytical apparatus; and a second sampling pathway (104) configured to receive a second flow of air (114), the second sampling pathway comprising a heater (106) configured to heat an aerosol, present in the second flow of air, to vaporise the aerosol for sampling by the analytical apparatus; wherein the detector inlet is operable to open and close each of the first and second sampling pathways to enable at least one of the first flow of air and the second flow of air.
G01N 35/10 - Dispositifs pour transférer les échantillons vers, dans ou à partir de l'appareil d'analyse, p. ex. dispositifs d'aspiration, dispositifs d'injection
H01J 49/04 - Dispositions pour introduire ou extraire les échantillons devant être analysés, p. ex. fermetures étanches au videDispositions pour le réglage externe des composants électronoptiques ou ionoptiques
96.
CLASS 1 FLEXIBLE UNINSULATED DUCT WITH POLYMER CORE AND SURROUNDING FIRE RESISTANT BARRIER LAYER AND METHOD OF USE
An uninsulated duct for use in interior spaces that do not require insulation includes a polymer core and a fire resistant barrier layer surrounding the polymer core. The fire resistant barrier layer is made of a material that makes the uninsulated duct one that meet the UL 181 Class 1 duct rating in terms of flame spread index and developed smoke. With the use of the fire resistant barrier layer, a polymer core, which is flammable, can be made part of the flexible uninsulated duct while still achieving the UL 181 Class 1 duct standard rating.
F16L 57/04 - Protection des tuyaux ou d'objets de forme similaire contre les dommages ou les usures internes ou externes contre le feu ou d'autres sources externes de chaleur extrême
F16L 11/08 - Manches, c.-à-d. tuyaux flexibles en caoutchouc ou en matériaux plastiques flexibles avec armature noyée dans la paroi
A beam pointing system is provided. The beam pointing system includes first and second antenna segments positioned at first and second locations and configured to produce first and second beam signals in response to receiving a beam from a source and a digital signal processor (DSP) coupled in communication with the first and second antenna segments. The DSP is configured to receive the first and second beam signals, compute a weighted phase difference signal between the first beam signal and the second beam signal by performing a phase subtraction in complex space, compute an average phase difference based on the weighted phase difference signal by averaging the weighted phase difference signal over a plurality of samples, compute a pointing error based on the average phase difference, and cause a pointing of the first antenna segment and the second antenna segment to be adjusted based on the pointing error.
H01Q 3/26 - Dispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la phase relative ou l’amplitude relative et l’énergie d’excitation entre plusieurs éléments rayonnants actifsDispositifs pour changer ou faire varier l'orientation ou la forme du diagramme de directivité des ondes rayonnées par une antenne ou un système d'antenne faisant varier la distribution de l’énergie à travers une ouverture rayonnante
H01Q 21/29 - Combinaisons d'unités d'antennes de types différents interagissant entre elles pour donner une caractéristique directionnelle désirée
H04B 7/024 - Utilisation coopérative d’antennes sur plusieurs sites, p. ex. dans les systèmes à plusieurs points coordonnés ou dans les systèmes coopératifs à "plusieurs entrées plusieurs sorties" [MIMO]
98.
FLEXIBLE SEALING MEMBRANE AND SEAL ASSEMBLY FOR ROTARY SHAFT EQUIPMENT
A flexible sealing membrane for use in a rotary seal. The membrane can be an annular flexible sealing membrane that includes a flange portion, a coaxial portion that is axially fixable relative to a shaft and a flexible connection portion positioned within a radially inward extent of the first flange portion and connecting the first flange portion to the first coaxial portion.
F16J 15/36 - Joints d'étanchéité entre deux surfaces mobiles l'une par rapport à l'autre par bague glissante pressée contre la face plus ou moins radiale d'une des deux parties reliée par un diaphragme à l'autre partie
A system includes computer-readable media having memory, one or more processors, and instructions in the memory that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the processor(s) to: generate an archive container, a cooked container, an ingest container, and an index container; receive, in the ingest container, a plurality of time series data elements; identify a data format for each of the time series data elements; divide the plurality of time series data elements into a plurality of data sub-elements based on a corresponding append binary large objects (blobs) contained in the cooked container; generate, statistical data for the plurality of time series data elements for each of one or more index blobs contained in the index container; and output: the statistical data to the index container; the plurality of data sub-elements to the cooked container, and the plurality of time series data elements to the archive container.
An inspection portal includes a first x-ray source configured to emit a first beam, a first backscatter detector configured to detect backscatter from the first beam, a second x-ray source configured to emit a second beam, a second backscatter detector configured to detect backscatter from the second beam, and at least one first collimator and at least one second collimator, each oriented to detect backscatter from the associated beam and to block scatter from the other beam. The first and second backscatter detectors are configured to weight signals acquired using each of their detector element based on the first and second beams. The first backscatter detector is configured to use signal processing techniques to mitigate crosstalk due to scatter from the second beam, and the second backscatter detector is configured to use the signal processing techniques to mitigate crosstalk due to scatter from the first beam.
G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
G01N 23/083 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X
G01N 23/203 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffraction de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher la structure cristallineRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffusion de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher les matériaux non cristallinsRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la réflexion de la radiation par les matériaux en mesurant la rétrodiffusion
G01V 5/222 - Interrogation active, c.-à-d. par irradiation des objets ou des biens à l’aide de sources de rayonnement externes, p. ex. en utilisant des rayons gamma ou des rayons cosmiques mesurant les rayons diffusés
