An apparatus (10) for performing a remote measurement of a bio-signal of a subject, the device comprising: at least one radar signal transmitter (14) configured to transmit at least a first radar signal at a first carrier frequency and a second radar signal at a second carrier frequency; at least one signal receiver (16) configured to receive at least one radar return signal; detection circuitry (18) coupled to the signal receiver, wherein the detection circuitry (18) is configured to produce at least one first detection signal for the first carrier frequency and at least one second detection signal for the second carrier frequency in response to receiving the at least one radar return signal at the signal receiver (16), wherein the first carrier frequency and the second carrier frequencies are such that the at least one first and/or the at least one second detection signals comprise a contribution from the bio-signal and a contribution from a further bio-signal and/or a background; and signal combining circuitry (20) configured to perform a signal combining process with the at least one first detection signal and the at least one second detection signal to produce at least one combined signal comprising an at least reduced contribution from the further bio-signal and/or background.
A method of producing an active composition including (i) selecting a fermentation broth including a filamentous fungus, for example Fusarium venenatum; and (ii) removing water from said broth or a part thereof to produce a solid product, wherein said solid product is an active composition which may function as a viscosifier, gellator, foamer, foam stabiliser or emulsifier.
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An element tracking method comprising: for each of a sequence of frames, obtaining position data comprising a respective position assigned to each of a plurality of element signal portions within said frame; and using a linking method that uses at least said assigned position data to link element signal portions represented in at least one of the frames to element signal portions represented in at least one other of the frames thereby to track movement of elements through said region of the subject, wherein at least one of a) and b): a) the linking of the element signal portions is in dependence on a measure of element density in at least part of the at least one of the frames and in at least part of the at least one other of the frames; b) the linking of the element signal portions is in dependence on a measure of element velocity in at least part of the at least one of the frames and in at least part of the at least one other of the frames.
A method of etching a three-dimensional microstructure in a substrate comprising: providing a substrate (100); depositing an inorganic mask layer (110) on the surface of the substrate, wherein the inorganic mask layer has a different composition from the substrate; providing a polymer-based photoresist layer (120) on the inorganic mask layer (110); forming a first three-dimensional lithographic mask (122) in the polymer-based photoresist layer (120) comprising exposing the polymer-based photoresist layer with patterned illumination (L) and developing the polymer-based photoresist layer; etching the photoresist mask (122) and the inorganic mask layer (110) with a first reactive ion etching process (R1) to produce a second three-dimensional lithographic mask (112) in the inorganic mask layer (110); and etching the second three-dimensional lithographic mask (112) and the substrate (100) with a second reactive ion etching process (R2) to produce a three-dimensional microstructure (102) in the substrate.
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An optical parametric oscillator (OPO) system comprises an optical waveguide including a hollow core containing a fluid, wherein the optical waveguide is configured to receive pump light and to convert the pump light into signal light and idler light via a third order non-linear optical effect. The OPO system further comprises an optical feedback arrangement for recycling at least a portion of the signal light and/or for recycling at least a portion of the idler light in an optical cavity that includes the optical waveguide. The OPO system may be used, in particular though not exclusively, in metrology, gas and solid-state spectroscopy, laser-assisted manufacturing, semiconductor technology, biomedicine, healthcare, and scientific laboratory use.
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A radio-frequency antenna comprises a radiating element comprising a plurality n of D-shaped arms, each extending in a respective radial direction relative to a centre of the radiating element and substantially equally spaced around the centre, such that the radiating element is rotationally symmetric.
A ball mill apparatus (10; 110) comprises a planetary gear arrangement (12;112) comprising a drive gear (14; 114) which defines a sun gear of the planetary gear arrangement (12; 112) and one or more driven gears (16;116) which defines planets of the planetary gear arrangement (12; 112). The driven gears (16; 116) are configured for location around and to mesh with the drive gear (14; 114), rotation of the drive gear (14; 114) driving rotation of the one or more driven gears (16; 116) and causing them to process around the drive gear. The apparatus (10; 110) further comprises a rotary drive arrangement configured to drive rotation of the drive gear (14; 114). At least one of said driven gears (16; 116) forms or is configured to receive therein a receptacle for receiving a material to be ground and a grinding media.
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A quantum communications device element comprising: a receiver configured to: receive a quantum input signal in a statistical mixture comprising a pre-determined set of quantum states; probabilistically determine the quantum states of the predetermined set of quantum states of the quantum input signal; and output input signals corresponding to the quantum states of the quantum input signal; a coupling device coupled to the receiver, said coupling device being configured to convert the input signals to an output signal by time-division multiplexing the input signals; and a detector coupled to the coupling device, the detector being configured to receive the output signal.
An apparatus (10) for performing a remote measurement of a bio-signal of a subject, the device comprising: at least one radar signal transmitter (14) configured to transmit at least a first radar signal at a first carrier frequency and a second radar signal at a second carrier frequency; at least one signal receiver (16) configured to receive at least one radar return signal; detection circuitry (18) coupled to the signal receiver, wherein the detection circuitry (18) is configured to produce at least one first detection signal for the first carrier frequency and at least one second detection signal for the second carrier frequency in response to receiving the at least one radar return signal at the signal receiver (16), wherein the first carrier frequency and the second carrier frequencies are such that the at least one first and/or the at least one second detection signals comprise a contribution from the bio-signal and a contribution from a further bio-signal and/or a background; and signal combining circuitry (20) configured to perform a signal combining process with the at least one first detection signal and the at least one second detection signal to produce at least one combined signal comprising an at least reduced contribution from the further bio-signal and/or background.
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END CAP FOR COHERENT FIBRE BUNDLE FOR ENABLING SELECTIVE PLANE ILLUMINATION MICROSCOPY
An end cap (12) for a coherent fibre bundle, CFB, (6) for enabling selective plane illumination microscopy, SPIM, is disclosed, wherein the end cap (12) comprises one or more CFB (6) alignment features for aligning the end cap (12) relative to a distal end of a CFB (6), a sample space (44) for receiving a sample or material to be imaged, and a peripheral reflector (50) arranged at least part way around the sample space (44), wherein the sample space (44) extends from a front side (46) of the end cap (12), and wherein the end cap (12) is configured so that, when the end cap (12) is aligned relative to the distal end of the CFB (6), the peripheral reflector (50) re-directs excitation light output from a plurality of outer optical cores of the CFB (6) so that the re-directed excitation light propagates at least part way across the sample space (44) in front of an end face of the CFB (6) for the excitation of the sample or material in the sample space (44) and the generation of fluorescence therein and so that at least a portion of the fluorescence is coupled into a plurality of inner optical cores of the CFB (6). The end cap (12) may be used for enabling selective plane illumination microscopy (SPIM) and, in particular though not exclusively, for enabling SPIM for clinical endomicroscopy.
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A method of producing an active composition comprises: (i) selecting a fermentation broth comprising a filamentous fungus, for example Fusarium venenaturm; and (ii) removing water from said broth or a part thereof to produce a solid product, wherein said solid product is an active composition which may function as a viscosifier, gellator, foamer, foam stabiliser or emulsifier.
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An imaging apparatus (100, 300) comprising: an optical encoder (150, 350) configured to provide an encoded image of an object (110) with at least one mask pattern; a rotating mirror (170) configured to receive and project said encoded image; and an image sensor (180) configured to receive said encoded; wherein, said rotating mirror (170) is operable such that a plurality of encoded images, which are individually projected by said rotating mirror (170) are spatially shifted as a result of rotation of said rotating mirror (170), are swept across said image sensor (180).
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The present invention relates to artificially reducing the porosity of any potential flow paths in the near-wellbore region of a well or in permeable zones within or surrounding a well. In doing so, the permeability in this the targeted region will be significantly reduced, thus, preventing unwanted flow of subsurface fluids. The present invention concerns a method comprising applying a first and second solution comprising scale precursors to the porous media, wherein following this application, at least a portion of the scale precursors form at least two insoluble salts. Additionally, the present invention concerns a kit of parts comprising the first and second solutions.
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An apparatus and a method for shaping a light spectrum are presented. The apparatus includes a spatial light modulator (140) provided for shaping the spectrum of a primary beam. The spatial light modulator (140) includes an array of cells in which each cell is operable in a first state and a second state. The apparatus also includes a controller (160) configured to change the state of a subset of cells iteratively, based on a stochastic process, to shape the spectrum.
A method of fabricating an optical fibre preform is disclosed comprising using a subtractive process on an optical monolith to define therein at least a transverse section of the optical fibre preform, wherein the transverse section comprises at least two regions with different refractive indexes. An optical fibre preform fabricated in accordance with the method is also disclosed along with a method of assembling optical components using a subtractive process to define a first interconnecting feature in or for use with a first optical component; using a subtractive process to define a second interconnecting feature in or for use with a second optical component; and coupling the first and second components together using the first and second interconnecting features such that the coupling dictates a passive alignment of the first and second components.
THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (Royaume‑Uni)
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Hands, Philip James Walton
Mitrakos, Vasileios
Macintyre, Lisa Miriam
Desmulliez, Marc Philippe Yves
Abrégé
There is described a method of producing a flexible structure and sensor devices incorporating the former, such as wireless LC sensors, that comprises a plurality of thin-film layers of elastomeric material and at least one layer of micro-wrinkled electrically conductive material. The method includes steps leading to 2D wrinkled metallised polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layers enabling considerable flexibility with negligible bending failure for angles up to 180 degrees.
G01L 1/14 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la capacité ou de l'inductance des éléments électriques, p. ex. en mesurant les variations de fréquence des oscillateurs électriques
H05K 3/02 - Appareils ou procédés pour la fabrication de circuits imprimés dans lesquels le matériau conducteur est appliqué à la surface du support isolant et est ensuite enlevé de zones déterminées de la surface, non destinées à servir de conducteurs de courant ou d'éléments de blindage
A drainage monitoring apparatus (10) is described comprising a water trap (20) comprising a housing (25) having a trap inlet (22) configured to be connected to a sanitary appliance outlet and a trap outlet (24) configured to be connected to waste pipe, wherein the water trap (20) is arranged to form a water seal (26) between the trap inlet (22) and the trap outlet (24); and a water level sensor (12, 14) located within the housing (25). Also described is a drainage monitoring system (100), the system (100) comprising at least one drainage monitoring apparatus (110) comprising a water trap (20) comprising a housing (25) having a trap inlet (22) configured to be connected to a sanitary appliance outlet and a trap outlet (24) configured to be connected to a waste pipe, wherein the water trap (20) is arranged to form a water seal (26) between the trap inlet (22) and the trap outlet (24), and a water level sensor (12, 14) located within the housing (25); and a water level sensor output.
A sterilisation apparatus (10) for an air handling system is described. The air handling system comprises an air outlet (30) having an air outlet cross-sectional area. The sterilisation apparatus (10) comprises a housing (20) having a housing inlet (22) and a housing outlet (24), wherein the housing inlet (22) is configured for fluid communication with the air outlet (30) of the air handling system; an apparatus flow path (40) defined between the housing inlet (22) and the housing outlet (24) and having a path length, and a sterilisation light source (26) arranged to sterilise air within the apparatus flow path (40). The housing inlet (22) comprises a housing inlet cross-sectional area transverse to the apparatus flow path (40), and the housing inlet cross-sectional area is equal to or greater than the air outlet cross-sectional area. Also described is a method of sterilising a flow of outlet air from an air handling system (10) and a building drainage waste and ventilation system (610).
F24F 8/22 - Traitement, p. ex. purification, de l'air fourni aux locaux de résidence ou de travail des êtres humains autrement que par chauffage, refroidissement, humidification ou séchage par stérilisation utilisant de la lumière ultraviolette
A61L 9/18 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations
A61L 9/20 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
The present invention relates to a hyperspectral imaging method for imaging a sample, the method comprising; providing a sample; providing a broadband light source; modulating the broadband light source to provide a plurality of modulated spectra; illuminating the sample with the plurality of modulated spectra; collecting spectral image data using of a combination of bandpass sampling and non-uniform sampling; and reconstructing spectral image data whereby a sample is imaged. The invention further relates to an apparatus configured to carry out a hyperspectral imaging method.
G01J 3/32 - Mesure de l'intensité des raies spectrales directement sur le spectre lui-même en étudiant des bandes d'un spectre successivement à l'aide d'un détecteur unique
G01J 3/433 - Spectrométrie par modulationSpectrométrie par dérivation
G01J 3/457 - Spectrométrie par corrélation, p. ex. d'intensité
G01J 3/453 - Spectrométrie par interférence par corrélation des amplitudes
H04N 5/335 - Transformation d'informations lumineuses ou analogues en informations électriques utilisant des capteurs d'images à l'état solide [capteurs SSIS]
A solar thermal collector adapted to be assembled from a flat pack configuration, comprising a conduit (6) configured to carry fluid and to absorb radiation, a base (1) above which the conduit (6) is mounted and a plurality of panels configured to interconnect with the base (1) to produce a housing (8) for the conduit (6).
Methods are provided comprising adding at least one nucleic acid probe to a biological sample, incubating under suitable conditions such that the at least one nucleic acid probe hybridises to at least one nucleic acid sequence of interest creating a reactant mixture; adding an endonuclease to the reactant mixture and incubating under suitable conditions to form an enriched mixture where the proportion of the at least one nucleic acid of interest within the enriched mixture is greater than the proportion of the at least one nucleic acid of interest within the biological sample, and probes for use in the same.
C12Q 1/6827 - Tests d’hybridation pour la détection de mutation ou de polymorphisme
C12Q 1/6886 - Produits d’acides nucléiques utilisés dans l’analyse d’acides nucléiques, p. ex. amorces ou sondes pour les maladies provoquées par des altérations du matériel génétique pour le cancer
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Systems and methods using active FTIR spectroscopy for detection of chemical targets
Active FTIR spectroscopy systems and methods for quantitative measurements of concentrations of chemical targets, such as gas, liquid and solid chemical targets, in an open-path measuring arrangement and a method of extracting an effective illumination spectrum of IR light illuminating chemical targets arranged in an open-path measuring arrangement.
G01N 21/3504 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse des gaz, p. ex. analyse de mélanges de gaz
G01J 3/02 - SpectrométrieSpectrophotométrieMonochromateursMesure de la couleur Parties constitutives
G01J 3/453 - Spectrométrie par interférence par corrélation des amplitudes
G01N 21/3563 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse de solidesPréparation des échantillons à cet effet
G01N 21/3577 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse de liquides, p. ex. l'eau polluée
G01N 21/17 - Systèmes dans lesquels la lumière incidente est modifiée suivant les propriétés du matériau examiné
G01N 21/35 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge
A method and devices for the machine-learning of multi-user uplink and downlink communication are described. A machine learning system is to: obtain by a transmitter device a plurality of user input streams associated with a plurality of devices; train at least one encoder deep learning network of the transmitter device to map the plurality of user input streams to a plurality of symbols for transmission as an encoded signal, where the mapping of the plurality of user input streams to the plurality of symbols is performed in aggregation; and train a plurality of decoder deep learning networks associated with the plurality of user devices to receive the encoded signal and to recover the plurality of user input stream associated with the user devices from the signal. The training of the at least one encoder deep learning network and the plurality of decoder deep learning networks depends on an accuracy of recovery of the plurality of user input streams.
nn of D-shaped arms, each extending in a respective radial direction relative to a centre of the radiating element and substantially equally spaced around the centre, such that the radiating element is rotationally symmetric.
H01Q 3/01 - 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 forme de l'antenne ou du système d'antenne
H01Q 25/00 - Antennes ou systèmes d'antennes fournissant au moins deux diagrammes de rayonnement
H01Q 21/06 - Réseaux d'unités d'antennes, de même polarisation, excitées individuellement et espacées entre elles
An optical parametric oscillator (OPO) system comprises an optical waveguide including a hollow core containing a fluid, wherein the optical waveguide is configured to receive pump light and to convert the pump light into signal light and idler light via a third order non-linear optical effect. The OPO system further comprises an optical feedback arrangement for recycling at least a portion of the signal light and/or for recycling at least a portion of the idler light in an optical cavity that includes the optical waveguide. The OPO system may be used, in particular though not exclusively, in metrology, gas and solid-state spectroscopy, laser-assisted manufacturing, semiconductor technology, biomedicine, healthcare, and scientific laboratory use.
A monolithic photonic chip (10) for an optical spectrometer (4), comprises an optical input (22) and an optical output (24), and a slab waveguide core (20) for guiding light from the optical input (22) to the optical output (24). The photonic chip (10) defines a relative spatial relationship between the optical input (22), the optical output (24) and a dispersive element (28) so that, in use, light enters the photonic chip (10) at the optical input (22), the dispersive element (28) receives light from the optical input (22) via the slab waveguide core (20), the dispersive element (28) spatially disperses the received light in the slab waveguide core (20), and the spatially dispersed light exits the photonic chip (10) at the optical output (24). The slab waveguide core (20) may be configured to support a plurality of guided optical modes at visible or infra-red wavelengths in a direction transverse to the slab waveguide core. An optical spectrometer device (2) comprises the monolithic photonic chip (10) and an integrally- or separately-formed dispersive element (28). The optical spectrometer device (2) may comprise a multi-mode fibre (12) aligned with the optical input (22) and/or a detector array (14) or an image sensor aligned relative to the optical output (24) of the photonic chip (10).
G02B 6/12 - Guides de lumièreDétails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p. ex. des moyens de couplage du type guide d'ondes optiques du genre à circuit intégré
G02B 6/42 - Couplage de guides de lumière avec des éléments opto-électroniques
Methods, aerial platforms, a node of a communication network, and a communication network are disclosed. A method comprises the steps of sending first location data, indicative of a location of an aerial platform, from the aerial platform to at least one further node of a communication network via a first, non-optical, wireless communication channel, responsive to the first location data and to further location data indicative of a location of a further node, directing electromagnetic radiation from the aerial platform at the further node and/or receiving electromagnetic radiation at the aerial platform originating from the further node, and determining cryptographic key information responsive to at least one measurable quantum state of at least one photon of the electromagnetic radiation directed from and/or received by the aerial platform.
The University Court of the University of Glasgow (Royaume‑Uni)
Heriot-Watt University (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Paul, Douglas John
Dumas, Derek
Kirdoda, Jaroslaw
Millar, Ross W.
Mirza, Muhammad M.
Buller, Gerald S.
Vines, Peter
Kuzmenko, Kateryna
Abrégé
A single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) device is presented. The SPAD device comprising: a Si-based avalanche layer formed over an n-type semiconductor contact layer; a p-type charge sheet layer formed in or on the avalanche layer, the p-type charge sheet layer having an in-plane width; a Ge-based absorber layer, formed over the charge sheet layer and/or the avalanche layer, and overlapping the charge sheet layer, the Ge-based absorber layer having an in-plane width; wherein, at least in one in-plane direction, the in-plane width of the Ge-based absorber layer is greater than the in-plane width of the p-type charge sheet layer.
H01L 31/107 - Dispositifs sensibles au rayonnement infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolet caractérisés par une seule barrière de potentiel ou de surface la barrière de potentiel fonctionnant en régime d'avalanche, p.ex. photodiode à avalanche
Herein is presented an apparatus comprising a vessel adapted to receive and discharge fluids, the vessel comprising a series of tubular members, each tubular member defining a discrete process zone, the series of tubular members being arranged and operatively connected in a flow system to form at least one continuous fluid flow path having an inlet and an outlet, wherein at least one baffle is provided within at least one tubular member of the series of tubular members and at least one light source is provided on one or more of the at least one baffle such that the at least one light source is configured to emit light into the fluid flow path during use.
B01J 19/12 - Procédés utilisant l'application directe de l'énergie ondulatoire ou électrique, ou un rayonnement particulaireAppareils à cet usage utilisant des radiations électromagnétiques
B01J 19/24 - Réacteurs fixes sans élément interne mobile
B01J 19/00 - Procédés chimiques, physiques ou physico-chimiques en généralAppareils appropriés
In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an ambient backscatter circuit arranged to generate a varying circuit reflection coefficient. The ambient backscatter circuit comprises: a modulation member; a switching device in electrical communication with the modulation member; a first load having a first load reflection coefficient in communication with the switching device; a second load having a second load reflection coefficient in communication with the switching device; and an antenna terminal in communication with the switching device. The modulation member comprises: a baseband processor; and a chirp spread spectrum generator. The baseband processor is configured to generate a signal plan. The chirp spread spectrum generator is configured to generate a modulation signal based on the signal plan. Finally, the switching device is configured to switch, based on the modulation signal, between: the first load; and the second load such that the load reflection coefficient changes at the antenna terminal according to the modulation signal.
G06K 19/07 - Supports d'enregistrement avec des marques conductrices, des circuits imprimés ou des éléments de circuit à semi-conducteurs, p. ex. cartes d'identité ou cartes de crédit avec des puces à circuit intégré
An imaging apparatus (100, 300) comprising: an optical encoder (150, 350) configured to provide an encoded image of an object (110) with at least one mask pattern; a rotating mirror (170) configured to receive and project said encoded image; and an image sensor (180) configured to receive said encoded; wherein, said rotating mirror (170) is operable such that a plurality of encoded images, which are individually projected by said rotating mirror (170) are spatially shifted as a result of rotation of said rotating mirror (170), are swept across said image sensor (180).
G03B 39/02 - Photographie à haute fréquence employant une plaque ou un film stationnaire
G03B 41/06 - Techniques spéciales photographiques non couvertes par les groupes Appareils à cet effet employant un film ne se déroulant pas par intermittence avec compensateur optique avec organe de réflexion rotatif
An apparatus and a method for shaping a light spectrum are presented. The apparatus includes a spatial light modulator (140) provided for shaping the spectrum of a primary beam. The spatial light modulator (140) includes an array of cells in which each cell is operable in a first state and a second state. The apparatus also includes a controller (160) configured to change the state of a subset of cells iteratively, based on a stochastic process, to shape the spectrum.
The present invention relates to artificially reducing the porosity of any potential flow paths in the near-wellbore region of a well or in permeable zones within or surrounding a well. In doing so, the permeability in this the targeted region will be significantly reduced, thus, preventing unwanted flow of subsurface fluids. The present invention concerns a method comprising applying a first and second solution comprising scale precursors to the porous media, wherein following this application, at least a portion of the scale precursors form at least two insoluble salts. Additionally, the present invention concerns a kit of parts comprising the first and second solutions.
C09K 8/42 - Compositions de cimentation, p. ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forageCompositions de bouchage, p. ex. pour tuer des puits
E21B 33/13 - Procédés ou dispositifs de cimentation, de bouchage des trous, des fissures ou analogues
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SELECTIVE NON-CYCLIC NUCLEOTIDE ACTIVATORS FOR THE CAMP SENSOR EPAC1
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM (USA)
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Zhou, Jia
Yarwood, Stephen
Wang, Pingyuan
Luchowska-Stanska, Urszula
Van Basten, Boy
Abrégé
The invention relates generally to novel EPAC1 activators, such as Formula (I) and (II) and the preparation thereof as well as the use of EPAC1 activators disclosed herein as to selectively activate EPAC1 in cells.
C07C 311/16 - Sulfonamides ayant des atomes de soufre de groupes sulfonamide liés à des atomes de carbone de cycles aromatiques à six chaînons ayant l'atome d'azote d'au moins un des groupes sulfonamide lié à des atomes d'hydrogène ou à un atome de carbone acyclique
C07C 311/17 - Sulfonamides ayant des atomes de soufre de groupes sulfonamide liés à des atomes de carbone de cycles aromatiques à six chaînons ayant l'atome d'azote d'au moins un des groupes sulfonamide lié à des atomes d'hydrogène ou à un atome de carbone acyclique à un atome de carbone acyclique d'un radical hydrocarboné substitué par des atomes d'oxygène liés par des liaisons simples
C07C 311/20 - Sulfonamides ayant des atomes de soufre de groupes sulfonamide liés à des atomes de carbone de cycles aromatiques à six chaînons ayant l'atome d'azote d'au moins un des groupes sulfonamide lié à un atome de carbone d'un cycle autre qu'un cycle aromatique à six chaînons
A method of fabricating an optical fibre preform is disclosed comprising using a subtractive process on an optical monolith to define therein at least a transverse section of the optical fibre preform, wherein the transverse section comprises at least two regions with different refractive indexes. An optical fibre preform fabricated in accordance with the method is also disclosed along with a method of assembling optical components using a subtractive process to define a first interconnecting feature in or for use with a first optical component; using a subtractive process to define a second interconnecting feature in or for use with a second optical component; and coupling the first and second components together using the first and second interconnecting features such that the coupling dictates a passive alignment of the first and second components.
THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH (Royaume‑Uni)
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Hands, Philip James Walton
Mitrakos, Vasileios
Macintyre, Lisa Mirian
Desmulliez, Marc Philippe Yves
Abrégé
There is described a method of producing a flexible structure and sensor devices incorporating the former, such as wireless LC sensors, that comprises a plurality of thin-film layers of elastomeric material and at least one layer of micro-wrinkled electrically conductive material. The method includes steps leading to 2D wrinkled metallised polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) layers enabling considerable flexibility with negligible bending failure for angles up to 180 degrees.
H05K 1/16 - Circuits imprimés comprenant des composants électriques imprimés incorporés, p. ex. une résistance, un condensateur, une inductance imprimés
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
Broadly speaking, the present techniques provide an optical apparatus for addressably optically interrogating a subject in which photon emitters can be addressed independently, in parallel and in a confocal manner. The optical apparatus comprises a multicore fibre that enables the apparatus to address multiple quantum sources independently and in parallel, such that the apparatus is able to multiplex photons from multiple photon emitters. The present techniques may be used for quantum communications and quantum computing.
A waveguide 200 for a leaky wave antenna 20 is described. The waveguide 200 comprises a male member 210 (210A-210T) and a corresponding female member 220 (220A-220T) arranged to receive the male member 210 (210A-210T) therein. The waveguide is arrangeable in a first configuration and a second configuration. The male member 210 (210A-210T) is received in the female member 220 (220A-220T) spaced apart therefrom in the first configuration and the second configuration. The first configuration defines a first effective delay line. The second configuration defines a second effective delay line. The first effective delay line is different from the second effective delay line. The leaky wave antenna 20 is also described.
H01Q 13/20 - Antennes constituées par un guide non résonnant à ondes de fuite ou une ligne de transmissionStructures équivalentes produisant un rayonnement le long du trajet de l'onde guidée
H01Q 3/32 - 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 faisant varier la phase par des moyens mécaniques
H01P 5/04 - Dispositifs de couplage du type guide d'ondes à coefficient de couplage variable
A fluidic device (10) is described. The fluidic device (10) comprises the first part (110) and the second part (120). The first part (110) comprises a first inlet (111) and a first outlet (112), mutually spaced apart. The second part (120) comprises a first chamber (121) arranged to contain a predetermined first amount A1 of a first fluid F1 therein and a first wall portion (122) arranged to contain, at least in part, the first fluid F1 in the first chamber (121). The fluidic device (10) is arrangeable in a first configuration, wherein the first part (110) is fluidically isolated from the first chamber (121). The fluidic device (10) is arrangeable in a second configuration, wherein the first inlet (111) and the first outlet (112) are fluidically coupled via the first chamber (121), whereby increasing a first pressure P1 in the first chamber (121) via the first inlet (111) urges at least a part of the predetermined first amount A1 of the first fluid F1 through the first outlet (112).
A solar thermal collector adapted to be assembled from a flat pack configuration, comprising a conduit (6) configured to carry fluid and to absorb radiation, a base (1) above which the conduit (6) is mounted and a plurality of panels configured to interconnect with the base (1) to produce a housing (8) for the conduit (6).
F24S 10/25 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire utilisant des fluides vecteurs comprenant plusieurs passages pour le même fluide vecteur agencés en couches suivant la direction des rayons solaires, p. ex. comprenant des conduits de circulation supérieurs connectés à des conduits de circulation inférieurs
F24S 10/40 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire utilisant des fluides vecteurs dans des éléments absorbeurs entourés d'une enveloppe transparente, p. ex. collecteurs de chaleur solaire sous vide
F24S 10/70 - Collecteurs de chaleur solaire utilisant des fluides vecteurs le fluide vecteur circulant à travers des tubes absorbeurs
F24S 25/00 - Agencement de montages ou de supports fixes pour des modules de collecteurs de chaleur solaire
F24S 80/50 - Couvertures transparentesÉléments transmettant les rayons solaires entrants et empêchant les rayonnements thermiques sortants
43.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING ACTIVE FTIR SPECTROSCOPY FOR DETECTION OF CHEMICAL TARGETS
Active FTIR spectroscopy systems and methods for quantitative measurements of concentrations of chemical targets,such as gas, liquid and solid chemical targets, in an open-path measuring arrangement and a method of extracting an effective illumination spectrum of IR light illuminating chemical targets arranged in an open-path measuring arrangement.
G01N 21/35 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge
G01N 21/3504 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse des gaz, p. ex. analyse de mélanges de gaz
G01N 21/17 - Systèmes dans lesquels la lumière incidente est modifiée suivant les propriétés du matériau examiné
A contrast element tracking method comprises obtaining a sequence of frames each comprising ultrasound or other medical imaging data representing an anatomical region of a human or animal subject at a respective different time; for each frame, identifying one or more portions of the ultrasound or other medical imaging data as single or multiple contrast element signal portions representative of a contrast element or plurality of contrast elements; assigning respective position data to each of the single contrast element signal portions and each of the multiple contrast element signal portions; and using a linking model that uses at least said assigned position data to link single or multiple contrast element signal portions represented in at least one of the frames to single or multiple contrast element signal portions represented in at least one other of the frames thereby to track movement of contrast elements through said region of the subject.
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G16H 30/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement ou au traitement d’images médicales pour le traitement d’images médicales, p. ex. l’édition
G16H 50/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour le calcul des indices de santéTIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour l’évaluation des risques pour la santé d’une personne
G16H 50/50 - TIC spécialement adaptées au diagnostic médical, à la simulation médicale ou à l’extraction de données médicalesTIC spécialement adaptées à la détection, au suivi ou à la modélisation d’épidémies ou de pandémies pour la simulation ou la modélisation des troubles médicaux
A microfluidic device (100) for mixing a liquid L is provided. The microfluidic device (100) comprises a microfluidic chamber (20), having an inlet (30), and arranged to receive the liquid L therein. In use, the microfluidic device (100) is arranged to control translation through the liquid L of a body B introduced therein, wherein the translation of the body B is due to a potential field acting on the body. In this way, the controlled translation of the body B mixes the liquid L in the microfluidic chamber (20).
B81B 5/00 - Dispositifs comportant des éléments mobiles les uns par rapport aux autres, p. ex. comportant des éléments coulissants ou rotatifs
F16K 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
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
G05D 7/06 - Commande de débits caractérisée par l'utilisation de moyens électriques
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SINGLE PHOTON AVALANCHE DETECTOR, METHOD FOR USE THEREFORE AND METHOD FOR ITS MANUFACTURE
THE UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW (Royaume‑Uni)
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Paul, Douglas John
Dumas, Derek
Kirdoda, Jaroslaw
Millar, Ross W
Mirza, Muhammad M
Buller, Gerald S
Vines, Peter
Kuzmenko, Kateryna
Abrégé
A single photon avalanche diode (SPAD) device is presented. The SPAD device comprising: a Si-based avalanche layer formed over an n-type semiconductor contact layer; a p-type charge sheet layer formed in or on the avalanche layer, the p-type charge sheet layer having an in-plane width; a Ge-based absorber layer, formed over the charge sheet layer and/or the avalanche layer, and overlapping the charge sheet layer, the Ge-based absorber layer having an in-plane width; wherein, at least in one in-plane direction, the in-plane width of the Ge-based absorber layer is greater than the in-plane width of the p-type charge sheet layer.
H01L 31/107 - Dispositifs sensibles au rayonnement infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolet caractérisés par une seule barrière de potentiel ou de surface la barrière de potentiel fonctionnant en régime d'avalanche, p.ex. photodiode à avalanche
A system comprises a waveguide apparatus comprising a plurality of input waveguides, a multimode waveguide, and a guided-wave transition coupling the plurality of input waveguides to the multimode waveguide. The system further comprises at least one light source configured to excite in turn each of a plurality of the input waveguides, or each of a plurality of combinations of the input waveguides, thereby generating a plurality of different light patterns in turn at an output of the waveguide apparatus. The waveguide apparatus is configured to direct each of the plurality of different light patterns to a target region. The system further comprises at least one detector configured to detect light transmitted, reflected or emitted from the target region in response to each of the different light patterns, and to output signals representing the detected light.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
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A61B 1/07 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec dispositifs d'éclairement utilisant des moyens conduisant la lumière, p. ex. des fibres optiques
F21V 8/00 - Utilisation de guides de lumière, p. ex. dispositifs à fibres optiques, dans les dispositifs ou systèmes d'éclairage
An optical device includes a unitary substrate of optically transparent material. The unitary substrate has formed therein at least one collection lens and channel, the channel for receiving an optical fibre and arranged to align the optical fibre inserted therein such that the collection lens couples light collected by the collection lens into the optical fibre.
G02B 6/32 - Moyens de couplage optique ayant des moyens de focalisation par lentilles
A61B 1/07 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec dispositifs d'éclairement utilisant des moyens conduisant la lumière, p. ex. des fibres optiques
B23K 26/18 - Travail par rayon laser, p. ex. soudage, découpage ou perçage utilisant des couches absorbantes sur la pièce à travailler, p. ex. afin de marquer ou de protéger
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A positive air pressure attenuation device (1) comprising:—a housing (3) with an inner central portion (6) forming a channel (7); and an elastic flexible inflatable reservoir (8) associated to the inner central portion (6), whereby the inner central portion (6) has a wall portion (60) with a plurality of openings (61) forming passages between the channel (7) and the reservoir chamber (8A).
F16L 55/04 - Dispositifs amortisseurs de vibrations ou de pulsations dans les fluides
F16L 55/054 - Réservoirs pneumatiques le gaz dans le réservoir étant séparé du fluide situé dans le tuyau le réservoir étant placé dans ou autour du tuyau dont il est séparé par une membrane en forme de manchon
E03C 1/122 - Systèmes de canalisations pour l'évacuation des eaux usées dans les bâtiments
A waveguide 200 for a leaky wave antenna 20 is described. The waveguide 200 comprises a male member 210 (210A - 210T) and a corresponding female member 220 (220A - 220T) arranged to receive the male member 210 (210A - 210T) therein. The waveguide is arrangeable in a first configuration and a second configuration. The male member 210 (210A - 210T) is received in the female member 220 (220A - 220T) spaced apart therefrom in the first configuration and the second configuration. The first configuration defines a first effective delay line. The second configuration defines a second effective delay line. The first effective delay line is different from the second effective delay line. The leaky wave antenna 20 is also described.
A fluidic device (10) is described. The fluidic device (10) comprises the first part (110) and the second part (120). The first part (110) comprises a first inlet (111) and a first outlet (112), mutually spaced apart. The second part (120) comprises a first chamber (121) arranged to contain a predetermined first amount A1 of a first fluid F1 therein and a first wall portion (122) arranged to contain, at least in part, the first fluid F1 in the first chamber (121). The fluidic device (10) is arrangeable in a first configuration, wherein the first part (110) is fluidically isolated from the first chamber (121). The fluidic device (10) is arrangeable in a second configuration, wherein the first inlet (111) and the first outlet (112) are fluidically coupled via the first chamber (121), whereby increasing a first pressure P1 in the first chamber (121) via the first inlet (111) urges at least a part of the predetermined first amount A1 of the first fluid F1 through the first outlet (112).
12122, wherein the second outlet (220) is fluidically coupled to the first passageway (240A) via a first set of N conduits 250 (250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E), wherein N is a positive integer greater than 1, wherein respective conduits 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E of the first set of N conduits 250 divide from the first passageway 240A at respective divisions 252 (252A, 252B, 252C, 252D, 252E) from the inlet 230 therealong 240. The respective conduits 250A, 250B, 250C, 250D, 250E of the first set of N conduits 250 are15 arranged to, at least in part, equalize flowrate ratios at the respective divisions 252 (252A, 252B, 252C, 252D, 252E).
Flux distribution along a fracture plane in a subsurface reservoir hydrocarbon containing formation is determined, and an effective half-length of the fracture is also determined. Previously, flux distribution along such a fracture plane has been considered uniform, in what were termed infinite conductivity fractures. The fracture half-length is calculated at a distance along the fracture from the wellbore where change in pressure (across the fracture plane) approaching zero. The results obtained according to the present invention are used for reservoir production planning and management.
A contrast element tracking method comprises obtaining a sequence of frames each comprising ultrasound or other medical imaging data representing an anatomical region of a human or animal subject at a respective different time; for each frame, identifying one or more portions of the ultrasound or other medical imaging data as single or multiple contrast element signal portions representative of a contrast element or plurality of contrast elements; assigning respective position data to each of the single contrast element signal portions and each of the multiple contrast element signal portions; and using a linking model that uses at least said assigned position data to link single or multiple contrast element signal portions represented in at least one of the frames to single or multiple contrast element signal portions represented in at least one other of the frames thereby to track movement of contrast elements through said region of the subject.
A thermolysis oil derived from textile is described. The oil comprises an N-heterocyclic aromatic compound and/or a substituted derivative thereof in an amount of at least 2 wt.%. Also described is a method of providing a thermolysis oil, a feeder (100) for an apparatus (1) for thermolysing a textile, an apparatus (1) for thermolysing a textile and a use of waste textile.
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p. ex. bois, charbon par distillation
A23J 1/10 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc à partir des poils, des plumes, de la corne, des peaux, du cuir, des os ou analogues
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Method of, and apparatus for, determination of position in ultrasound imaging
A method of determining a position of a target using a metric comprises receiving a plurality of ultrasound signals representative of ultrasound energy received from the target and, for each of a plurality of different foci, adjusting the ultrasound signals in dependence on the focus and determining a value of the metric using the adjusted ultrasound signals. The method further comprises using the determined values for the metric for the different foci to determine a position of the target.
A microfluidic device (100) for mixing a liquid L is provided. The microfluidic device (100) comprises a microfluidic chamber (20), having an inlet (30), and arranged to receive the liquid L therein. In use, the microfluidic device (100) is arranged to control translation through the liquid L of a body B introduced therein, wherein the translation of the body B is due to a potential field acting on the body. In this way, the controlled translation of the body B mixes the liquid L in the microfluidic chamber (20).
A positive air pressure attenuation device (1) comprising: - a housing (3) with an inner central portion (6) forming a channel (7); and an elastic flexible inflatable reservoir (8) associated to the inner central portion (6), whereby the inner central portion (6) has a wall portion (60) with a plurality of openings (61) forming passages between the channel (7) and the reservoir chamber (8A).
E03C 1/122 - Systèmes de canalisations pour l'évacuation des eaux usées dans les bâtiments
F16L 55/054 - Réservoirs pneumatiques le gaz dans le réservoir étant séparé du fluide situé dans le tuyau le réservoir étant placé dans ou autour du tuyau dont il est séparé par une membrane en forme de manchon
59.
Apparatus for determining viscoelastic characteristics of an object, and method thereof
Disclosed is an apparatus for determining viscoelastic characteristics of at least a portion of an object. The apparatus comprises a fluidly sealable housing, comprising at least one aperture and at least one fluid inlet port and at least one resilient membrane that is operatively coupled to the housing so as to sealingly engage with the at least one aperture. The apparatus further comprises at least one actuator that is operatively coupled to the at least one inlet port and adapted to actuate the at least one resilient membrane via a working fluid that is contained within the housing, so that the at least one resilient membrane is moved towards and into engagement with at least a portion of an object at a predetermined pressure. Furthermore, the apparatus comprises at least one first sensor that is operably coupled to the membrane and that is adapted to determine at least a deformation of the at least one resilient membrane during actuation.
A method for determining at least one property of a human or animal eye lens comprises illuminating the eye lens or at least a part thereof using a wavelength suitable for excitation of tryptophan amino-acid residue and at least one post-translation modification of amino acid residue; determining features of an emission stimulated by excitation of tryptophan and the at least one post-translation modification; using the determined features to determine a relative amount of the fluorescent post-translation modification.
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeuxAppareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c.-à-d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A61B 3/117 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeuxAppareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c.-à-d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner la chambre antérieure ou l'angle de la chambre antérieure, p. ex. gonioscopes
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SENSOR SYSTEM FOR DETECTION OF MATERIAL PROPERTIES
A materials characteristic sensor system (40), comprising a sensor comprising a waveguide, and a transceiver (2) for transmitting a continuous wave signal (389) to be incident on a material (32) to be characterised, wherein the sensor is operable to receive a reflected continuous wave signal (399) reflected from the material, and wherein a characteristic of the material is determined using at least one of a resonance frequency difference, a magnitude difference, or a Q factor difference due to the material interacting with the transmitted continuous wave signal.
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
A corrosion sensor (1), adapted to determine the presence of corrosion in a material having at least one layer of a coating material on a surface thereof, is disclosed. The corrosion sensor (1) comprises a microwave transceiver (2); and a waveguide (3), with the waveguide (3) being operably coupled to the microwave transceiver (2). The microwave transceiver (2) transmits a first continuous wave microwave signal incident on the at least one layer and receives a second continuous wave microwave signal reflected from the at least one layer. The first and second continuous wave signals are combined into an intermediate continuous wave microwave signal having a phase difference indicative of corrosion in the material. Both the first and second continuous wave microwave signals are frequency modulated continuous wave signals. A method of sensing corrosion, a system for sensing corrosion and the use of a microwave transceiver to sense corrosion are also disclosed.
A gripper for handling objects is provided. The gripper comprises a body (12) containing a drive mechanism, and a pair of arms (18,20). Each arm (18,20) comprises a proximal arm member (22) rotatably connected to the body (12), and a distal arm member (24) rotatably connected to the proximal arm member about a first axis of rotation. Each arm (18,20) also has a link drive member (68) rotatably connected to the body (12), and a proximal link (84) arranged within each proximal arm member (22). The proximal link (84) has a first end connected to the link drive member (68), and a second end connected to the distal arm member (24) at a location offset from the first axis of rotation. For each arm (18,20) the drive mechanism rotates both the proximal arm member (22) and the link drive member (68) relative to the body (12).
A sensing system for use with at least one sensor having at least two defined states, the sensing system being adapted to: store distributions of sensor states about triggers associated with activities; receive signals indicative of sensor states from said at least one sensor; analyse the received sensor signals to produce distributions of sensor states for the received signals about triggers, and compare the distributions of sensor states for the received signals with the stored distributions of sensor states associated with activities to identify the activity or a change in the activity.
Models of complex reservoir systems including fracture networks and faults are provided from pressure transient test data obtained from a well in a region of interest in the reservoir. An analytic solution methodology is provided to interpret well test data signature from the pressure transient test data based on model data formed of simulated flow geometry and pressure data behavior.
E21B 49/00 - Test pour déterminer la nature des parois des trous de forageEssais de couchesProcédés ou appareils pour prélever des échantillons du terrain ou de fluides en provenance des puits, spécialement adaptés au forage du sol ou aux puits
G01V 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
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CONSTRUCTION UNITS IN FORM OF BRICKS, BLOCKS OR TILES MADE FROM RECYCLABLE MATERIALS AND BY-PRODUCTS, METHOD OF MAKING THE CONSTRUCTION UNITS AND THEIR USE
The invention relates to a construction unit made from various recyclable materials, for example, from recycled waste plasterboard from the construction industry or flue-gas gypsum which is a by-product from fossil-fueled power plants. The construction units are made from a raw mix comprising gypsum, clay and aggregate and methods of making construction units. The invention also relates to a raw mix for making a construction unit; a kit including a construction unit and mortar; and uses of the construction unit to form a structure.
C04B 28/14 - Compositions pour mortiers, béton ou pierre artificielle, contenant des liants inorganiques ou contenant le produit de réaction d'un liant inorganique et d'un liant organique, p. ex. contenant des ciments de polycarboxylates contenant des ciments de sulfate de calcium
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A METHOD OF, AND APPARATUS FOR, DETERMINATION OF POSITION IN ULTRASOUND IMAGING
A method of determining a position of a target using a metric comprises receiving a plurality of ultrasound signals representative of ultrasound energy received from the target and, for each of a plurality of different foci, adjusting the ultrasound signals in dependence on the focus and determining a value of the metric using the adjusted ultrasound signals. The method further comprises using the determined values for the metric for the different foci to determine a position of the target.
There is presented a microfluidic device comprising a plurality of layers and a common manifold, wherein a fluid comprising a target population of particles having a specified range of diameters may be processed by the device by flowing from the common manifold through the channels of each layer within the plurality of layers, and fluid collected from a first outlet of each layer within the plurality of layers comprises the target population of particles, and fluid collected from a second outlet of each layer within the plurality of layers is substantially devoid of the target population of particles. A method of use of said device and systems comprising at least one said device are also presented.
UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW (Royaume‑Uni)
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Mountford, Joanne
Milligan, Graeme
Adams, Dave
Abrégé
Disclosed herein are a class of compounds useful in cell culture, in particular, the in vitro culture of stem cells. The compounds have been found to promote the survival and/or maintenance of stem cells in (or during) culture and/or throughout passage.
C07D 403/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, comportant des atomes d'azote comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par le groupe contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
C07D 233/54 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles diazole-1, 3 ou diazole-1, 3 hydrogéné, non condensés avec d'autres cycles comportant deux liaisons doubles entre chaînons cycliques ou entre chaînons cycliques et chaînons non cycliques
C07D 233/66 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles diazole-1, 3 ou diazole-1, 3 hydrogéné, non condensés avec d'autres cycles comportant deux liaisons doubles entre chaînons cycliques ou entre chaînons cycliques et chaînons non cycliques avec des hétéro-atomes ou des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, p. ex. radicaux ester ou nitrile, liés directement aux atomes de carbone du cycle
C07D 401/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles comportant des atomes d'azote comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, au moins un cycle étant un cycle à six chaînons avec un unique atome d'azote contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
C07D 407/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, au moins un cycle comportant des atomes d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, non prévus par le groupe contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
C07D 413/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles, au moins un cycle comportant des atomes d'azote et d'oxygène comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une chaîne contenant des hétéro-atomes comme chaînons
A61K 31/4184 - 1,3-Diazoles condensés avec des carbocycles, p. ex. benzimidazoles
Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for obtaining positional information relating to a target object, particularly where the target object which is hidden from view, and not in the line of sight of the apparatus. The apparatus comprises an illumination source operable to illuminate a scattering surface, the scattering surface being within the line of sight of the target object, such that scattered radiation is scattered by the scattering surface. The apparatus also comprises a detection device operable to detect reflected radiation, the reflected radiation being the scattered radiation which has reflected off the target object to within the field of view of the detection device and a processor operable to calculate the positional information from the detected reflected radiation.
G01S 17/10 - Systèmes déterminant les données relatives à la position d'une cible pour mesurer la distance uniquement utilisant la transmission d'ondes à modulation d'impulsion interrompues
G01S 17/66 - Systèmes de poursuite utilisant d'autres ondes électromagnétiques que les ondes radio
G01S 17/89 - Systèmes lidar, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la cartographie ou l'imagerie
G01S 7/48 - Détails des systèmes correspondant aux groupes , , de systèmes selon le groupe
There is provided a process for producing proteins from the by-product streams arising from distillation processes, in particular the by-product stream known as "pot ale" or "burnt ale" and the use of such proteins as protein feed ingredients or food additives.
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (Canada)
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Clerici, Matteo
Mazhorova, Anna
Mridha, Manoj
Jestin, Yoann
Morandotti, Roberto
Abrégé
A method and a system for generating terahertz signals, the system comprising a pump source, a two-wire waveguide; and at least one terahertz source, wherein the terahertz source is embedded within the two-wire waveguide and the pump source is configured to illuminate the terahertz source, the terahertz source generating terahertz signals directly within the two-wire waveguide. A terahertz source, embedded within a two-wire waveguide, said source being configured to be illuminated within the two-wire waveguide with a pump source for generating terahertz signals directly inside the two-wire waveguide. A two-wire waveguide system is thus provided, comprising a two-wire waveguide and a terahertz source embedded between the wires of the two-wire waveguide and configured to be illuminated within the two-wire waveguide with a pump source for generating terahertz signals directly inside the two-wire waveguide.
G02F 1/01 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour la commande de l'intensité, de la couleur, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction de la lumière arrivant d'une source lumineuse indépendante, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte ou modulationOptique non linéaire pour la commande de l'intensité, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la couleur
G01J 3/10 - Aménagements de sources lumineuses spécialement adaptées à la spectrométrie ou à la colorimétrie
G02F 1/025 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour la commande de l'intensité, de la couleur, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction de la lumière arrivant d'une source lumineuse indépendante, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte ou modulationOptique non linéaire pour la commande de l'intensité, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la couleur basés sur des éléments à semi-conducteurs ayant des barrières de potentiel, p. ex. une jonction PN ou PIN dans une structure de guide d'ondes optique
G02F 1/03 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour la commande de l'intensité, de la couleur, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction de la lumière arrivant d'une source lumineuse indépendante, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte ou modulationOptique non linéaire pour la commande de l'intensité, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la couleur basés sur des céramiques ou des cristaux électro-optiques, p. ex. produisant un effet Pockels ou un effet Kerr
G02F 1/061 - Dispositifs ou dispositions pour la commande de l'intensité, de la couleur, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction de la lumière arrivant d'une source lumineuse indépendante, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte ou modulationOptique non linéaire pour la commande de l'intensité, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la couleur basés sur des matériaux organiques électro-optiques
G02F 1/355 - Optique non linéaire caractérisée par les matériaux utilisés
H01L 33/26 - Matériaux de la région électroluminescente
H04B 10/90 - Systèmes de transmission non optiques, p. ex. systèmes de transmission utilisant un rayonnement corpusculaire non photonique
G01N 21/3581 - 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant la lumière de l'infrarouge lointainCouleurPropriétés 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 en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant un rayonnement térahertz
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FULLY-COHERENT TERAHERTZ DETECTION METHOD AND SYSTEM
INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE (Canada)
HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Clerici, Matteo
Peccianti, Marco
Ho, Sze Phing
Mazhorova, Anna
Morandotti, Roberto
Pasquazi, Alessia
Razzari, Luca
Jestin, Yoann
Abrégé
A method and a system for terahertz detection, using at least a first and a second electrodes separated by a centro-symmetric material. The system comprises at least a first and a second electrodes with conductive pads for connection to a voltage source, separated by a centro-symmetric material; the method comprising second harmonic generation in the centro-symmetric material by overlapping of a probe and a terahertz beams.
An imaging apparatus comprising: an optical fibre with multiple monomode cores; at least one coherent radiation source for transmitting coherent radiation into the monomode cores and a modulator for modulating the coherent radiation input to pairs of monomode cores, each pair of monomode cores being associated with a unique modulation, wherein radiation output from each pair of monomode cores forms an interference pattern on a target to be imaged, and each interference pattern is uniquely identifiable from its unique modulation as originating from a specific pair of cores. A detector is provided for detecting radiation from the target. An analyser analyses the detected light and forms an image of the target.
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 1/07 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec dispositifs d'éclairement utilisant des moyens conduisant la lumière, p. ex. des fibres optiques
G02B 6/06 - Guides de lumièreDétails de structure de dispositions comprenant des guides de lumière et d'autres éléments optiques, p. ex. des moyens de couplage formés par des faisceaux de fibres la position relative des fibres étant la même aux deux extrémités, p. ex. pour transporter des images
G01R 15/24 - Adaptations fournissant une isolation en tension ou en courant, p. ex. adaptations pour les réseaux à haute tension ou à courant fort utilisant des dispositifs modulateurs de lumière
A method for detecting changes in a human or animal eye comprising: illuminating the eye lens or at least a part thereof using a wavelength suitable for excitation of tryptophan and at least one of its photo- products and/or at least one other fluorescent post-translational modification (PTM); detecting features in the fluorescence associated with an emission stimulated by excitation of the tryptophan and at least one of its photo-products and/or the other fluorescent PTM, and using the detected features to detect modifications and/or structural defects in the lens. A correspomding system for detecting changes in a human or non-human eye is also disclosed.
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
A61B 3/117 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeuxAppareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c.-à-d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient pour examiner la chambre antérieure ou l'angle de la chambre antérieure, p. ex. gonioscopes
A61B 3/10 - Appareils pour l'examen optique des yeuxAppareils pour l'examen clinique des yeux du type à mesure objective, c.-à-d. instruments pour l'examen des yeux indépendamment des perceptions ou des réactions du patient
A sensor comprising: a dielectric waveguide for guiding a microwave signal; and a dielectric reflector at an end of the dielectric waveguide to cause formation of a sensing field beyond an outer surface of the dielectric reflector.
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
G01N 24/08 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de la résonance magnétique nucléaire, de la résonance paramagnétique électronique ou d'autres effets de spin en utilisant la résonance magnétique nucléaire
An image restoration method comprises obtaining a plurality of primary images wherein each primary image contains a different representation of a subject, calculating a map representing at least one feature of the target image identified by calculating at least one second order difference or higher order difference, fitting the primary images to a model that represents each primary image as an alteration of a common target image of the subject, wherein fitting the primary images is subject to a constraint that the target image includes the at least one feature and extracting the target image from the fit, wherein the target image has a spatial resolution greater than a spatial resolution of the primary images.
A sensor comprising: a dielectric waveguide for guiding a microwave signal; and a dielectric reflector at an end of the dielectric waveguide to cause formation of a sensing field beyond an outer surface of the dielectric reflector.
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
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METHOD FOR MAKING A FIBRE COMPRISING NATURAL FIBRE NANOPARTICLES
A method for making natural fibre products comprising embrittling natural fibres and breaking the embrittled fibres into nanoparticles, forming a suspension of the fibre nanoparticles in a spinnable liquid, and spinning fibre from the suspension. The method may be used to make fibres having the dimensions and properties of cashmere.
The present invention relates to the field of vaccines and in particular to the use of flagellin to protect against a fiagellin-producing or flagellin-devoid Y. ruckeri strains, in for example fish. The present invention provides products, uses and methods for vaccinating/immunising organisms, such as fish against pathogen infection.
C07K 14/24 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acidesGastrinesSomatostatinesMélanotropinesLeurs dérivés provenant de bactéries provenant d'Entérobacteriaceae (F), p. ex. Citrobacter, Serratia, Proteus, Providencia, Morganella, Yersinia
A fibre laser having an optical cavity that has an optical fibre and a curved mirror for imaging light leaving the fibre back into the fibre. The optical fibre has a round trip dispersion loss of less than 200000 fs2. The round trip length of the optical fibre is less than 2.3 m.
H01S 3/105 - Commande de l'intensité, de la fréquence, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction du rayonnement, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte, modulation ou démodulation par commande de la position relative ou des propriétés réfléchissantes des réflecteurs de la cavité
H01S 3/106 - Commande de l'intensité, de la fréquence, de la phase, de la polarisation ou de la direction du rayonnement, p. ex. commutation, ouverture de porte, modulation ou démodulation par commande de dispositifs placés dans la cavité
H01S 3/11 - Blocage de modesCommutation-QAutres techniques d'impulsions géantes, p. ex. vidange de cavité
Described is a device for inducing crystal nucleation in a crystalliser. The device comprises a vessel for fluid and a surface abrader, wherein the surface abrader is configured to abrade a surface within the vessel to induce crystal nucleation. The friction of the abrader against the surface within the vessel creates nano-sized particulates which induce crystal nucleation. Crystal growth can then take place in the crystalliser. Also described is a crystallisation apparatus comprising the device and a crystallisation process using the device or similar. The device is significantly cheaper and more reliable than known ultrasound devices and facilitates the separation of crystal nucleation and crystal growth. The device also enables the avoidance of the use of seeding as a source of secondary nucleation.
F28F 1/40 - Éléments tubulaires ou leurs ensembles avec moyens pour augmenter la surface de transfert de chaleur, p. ex. avec des ailettes, avec des saillies, avec des évidements les moyens étant uniquement à l'intérieur de l'élément tubulaire
B01J 19/18 - Réacteurs fixes avec éléments internes mobiles
The present invention relates to the provision of polymers that are selected to have either; surface properties that allow protozoa, in particular Cryptosporidium and Giardia, to bind to the polymer; or have surface properties that are repellent to the binding of these protozoa. Methods for identifying suitable polymers are provided. Products comprising, consisting of, or coated with the polymers of the present invention are also provided, as well as methods of treating or monitoring water employing polymers of the present invention.
C12Q 1/02 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismesCompositions à cet effetProcédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des micro-organismes viables
Electrospinning from a melt or solution by means of an electric field between a fibre source such as a spinneret or a bubble surface and a moving. collector comprising a wire card of which the wires are electrically connected The spinneret or melt or solution may be held at high potential and the wires earthed. The method produces an aligned nanofibre web that can be made into strands, yarns, cable or rope or non- woven fabrics such as stitch bonded and stitch knitted fabric.
A method of detecting hydrate formation includes monitoring a gas phase of interest. The gas phase is a mixture of gases comprising at least one hydrate forming gas. The monitoring includes determining the concentration of at least one component of the mixture of gases, or determining a ratio of concentration between two components of the mixture, at least one of which is the hydrate forming gas. When a change in the determined concentration or in the determined ratio of concentration is detected, relative to an earlier determination or relative to a pre-established base level concentration or base level range of concentration then formation of a hydrate is indicated. Apparatus for carrying out the method and methods for estimating the location of hydrate formation in a pipeline are also described.
The invention provides a method of reducing metal ions (3, 204) present on a substrate (100) comprising contacting the metal ions with a material (2, 201, 202) capable of reducing the metal ions to metal atoms (6, 9) upon exposure to visible light, and exposing the material to visible light (1 ) whereby to generate metal atoms from the metal ions.
The invention provides a method of printing a textile comprising polyester, or a full-chrome, semi-chrome or vegetable-tanned leather, with a vat or a sulfur dye, comprising inkjet printing a solubilised vat dye or a solubilised sulfur dye onto the textile or the leather.
D06P 1/22 - Procédés généraux de teinture ou d'impression des textiles ou procédés généraux de teinture du cuir, des fourrures ou des substances macromoléculaires solides de toutes formes, classés selon les teintures, les pigments ou les substances auxiliaires utilisés utilisant des colorants de cuve
D06P 1/30 - Procédés généraux de teinture ou d'impression des textiles ou procédés généraux de teinture du cuir, des fourrures ou des substances macromoléculaires solides de toutes formes, classés selon les teintures, les pigments ou les substances auxiliaires utilisés utilisant des colorants au soufre
A method of forming an optical device in a body (32), comprises performing a plurality of laser scans (34,36) to form the optical device, each scan comprising relative movement of a laser beam and the body thereby to scan the laser beam along a respective path (34a, 34b 34f; 36a, 36b 36f) through the body to alter the refractive index of material of that path, wherein the paths are arranged to provide in combination a route for propagation of light through the optical device in operation that is larger in a direction substantially perpendicular to the route for propagation of light than any one of the paths individually.
A sensor apparatus for embedding in construction material, comprises a sensor electrode array comprising at least one pair of electrodes connectable to an electrical signal source for measuring at least one electrical property representative of electrical resistivity or conductivity between the pair of electrodes, and an anode and cathode connectable to form a cell.
G01N 27/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance
A piezoelectric ultrasound transducer array connected to a planar electronic component, the planar electronic component having one or more through hole adapted to receive a conducting element to provide an electrical connection which extends through the planar electronic component.
H01L 41/04 - DISPOSITIFS À SEMI-CONDUCTEURS; DISPOSITIFS ÉLECTRIQUES À L'ÉTAT SOLIDE NON PRÉVUS AILLEURS - Détails - Détails d'éléments piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs
H01L 41/053 - Montures, supports, enveloppes ou boîtiers
H01L 41/22 - Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'assemblage, la fabrication ou au traitement de dispositifs piézo-électriques ou électrostrictifs, ou de leurs parties constitutives
B06B 1/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour produire des vibrations mécaniques de fréquence infrasonore, sonore ou ultrasonore utilisant l'énergie électrique fonctionnant par effet piézo-électrique ou par électrostriction
A method of sealing a leak of fluid from a container comprises introducing a solute to a body of fluid within the container. The solute is selected so as to be soluble in the fluid at the expected conditions prevailing inside the container, and insoluble when the pressure experienced by the fluid is reduced at the site of a leak.
An optical parametric oscillator (OPO) comprises a resonant cavity for signal light, and an optically non-linear medium disposed in the resonant cavity for converting pump light into the signal light, wherein the resonant cavity is arranged so that in operation signal light is repeatedly output from and returned to the optically non-linear medium along a signal light path in a continuously repeating cycle, and the OPO comprises delay means for extending the time taken for signal light output from the optically non-linear medium in operation to return to the optically non-linear medium along the signal light path.
An optical parametric oscillator (OPO) comprises a resonant cavity for signal light; and an optically non-linear medium disposed in the resonant cavity for converting pump light into the signal light, wherein the resonant cavity is arranged so that in operation signal light is repeatedly output from and returned to the optically non-linear medium along a signal light path in a continuously repeating cycle; and the OPO comprises delay means for extending the time taken for signal light output from the optically non-linear medium in operation to return to the optically non-linear medium along the signal light path.
A microfluidic system comprises a detachable microfluidic device comprising a rigid layer, an elastic layer and at least one fluid chamber or channel between the rigid layer and the elastic layer; and a control platform comprising means for deforming the elastic layer thereby to manipulate fluid in the at least one fluid chamber or channel.
B01L 3/00 - Récipients ou ustensiles pour laboratoires, p. ex. verrerie de laboratoireCompte-gouttes
G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
F04B 43/00 - "Machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ayant des organes de travail flexibles
F16K 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
The invention provides a cavity-containing package (1 ) for a MEMS device (17) comprising a first substrate (3) having a surface (4) facing the cavity (15), a second substrate (5) having a surface (6) facing the cavity (15) and a loop of composite material (7), the loop having a surface (8) facing the cavity (15), a surface (10) facing away from the cavity (15) and two substrate-abutting surfaces (12, 14) and comprising a layer of polymeric material (11, 13, 29) and a layer of metal (9, 99) each of which layers' edges face the cavity-facing surfaces (4, 6) of the substrates, said cavity-facing surfaces (4, 6) of the substrates (3, 5) being connected to each other by said loop of composite material (7), wherein the substrate-abutting surfaces (12, 14) abut the cavity-facing surfaces (4, 6) continuously along the length of said loop (7), whereby said cavity-facing surfaces (4, 6) of the substrates (3, 5) and the loop (7) define the cavity (15).
An apparatus for sample processing or storage comprises an array of sample chambers (20a-20e), a plurality of gas channels or liquid channels (10a-10e) and a gas permeable membrane structure or liquid permeable membrane structure (6) between the gas channels or liquid channels (10a-10e) and the array of sample chambers (20a- 20e), arranged so that in operation gas permeates between each gas channel or liquid channel and at least one respective sample chamber through the gas permeable membrane structure or the liquid permeable membrane structure.
A method for analysing a fluid containing one or more analytes of interest includes; measuring a plurality of properties of a sample fluid with unknown concentrations of the one or more analytes of interest; and using the measurements and a model of the relationship between the plurality of properties and concentrations of the one or more analytes to calculate the concentration of at least one of the analytes of interest. The model may be an artificial neural network. The method may be used to monitor the concentration of inhibitors of gas hydrate formation in a fluid. Apparatus for use in the method is also provided.
G01N 29/024 - Analyse de fluides en mesurant la vitesse de propagation ou le temps de propagation des ondes acoustiques
G01N 27/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un liquide
G01N 29/32 - Dispositions pour supprimer des influences indésirables, p. ex. des variations de température ou de pression
G01N 29/44 - Traitement du signal de réponse détecté
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Method and equipment for detecting sealing deficiencies in drainage and vent systems for buildings
The method includes the following steps—introducing a low amplitude air pressure transient into the drainage and vent system of a building in order to propagate a pressure wave from a fitting (6) into a stack (1) and the network of the drainage system;—recording the passage of the transient by use of an air pressure transducer (7) located near the fitting (6) or introduction area of the transient;—establishing a pressure versus time signature recorded by the pressure transducer (7) and sending those signals to a central data acquisition system;—the pressure transient is propagated throughout the network at an acoustic velocity and is reflected by each and every pipe termination of the network so as to establish a characteristic reflection coefficient for each pipe termination; —the characteristic reflection coefficient is compared with testing results performed initially in a perfect network with no dry trap defects or leakages and in case a different signature is of the pressure trace is recorded, the point of diversion will be determined at the time at which the reflection from the altered pipe end termination arrives at the air pressure transducer so that the comparison of this direct trace with the stored defect free signature yields that time and, as the wave speed is known, the determination of the distance from the pressure transducer to the defective trap or seal.
G01M 3/28 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour tuyaux, câbles ou tubesExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour raccords ou joints d'étanchéité de tuyauxExamen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour soupapes
An artificial birefringent element having a repeating unit comprising at least first and second layers alternately stacked, the first and second layers being formed of materials having different refractive indices.
A method of sealing a leak of fluid from a container comprises introducing a solute to a body of fluid within the container. The solute is selected so as to be soluble in the fluid at the expected conditions prevailing inside the container, and insoluble when the pressure experienced by the fluid is reduced at the site of a leak.
