The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, stabailizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.
A61K 8/33 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques contenant de l'oxygène
A61K 8/44 - Acides aminocarboxyliques ou leurs dérivés, p.ex. acides aminocarboxyliques contenant du soufre; Leurs sels, esters ou dérivés N-acylés
A61K 8/55 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques contenant du phosphore
A61K 8/9711 - Phaeophycota ou Phaeophyta [algues brunes], p.ex. Fucus
A61K 8/9717 - Rhodophycota ou Rhodophyta [algues rouges], p.ex. Porphyra
Disclosed herein are acoustic telescope system that include a hydrophone array, a surface buoy, a GPS tracker, a long baseline navigation system, a central processing unit, a data acquisition system, an electrical power architecture, a housing, an electromagnetic stretch hose, a subsurface bouy, an armored electromechanical cable, a hairy fairing, a mooring chain, a mooring controller, a swivel, an anchor, an acoustic release transponder, a receiver, a transmitter, an electronic component, a software component, a transceiver, a transducer, a detector, a mooring, and an antennae. Also, disclosed are methods of using the acoustic telescope system that can include: recognizing with a passive acoustic localization, wherein the passive acoustic localization recovers a signal distortion after traveling through the ocean environment; sampling acoustic pulses received on an hydrophone with separate arrival times; and localizing sound sources with acoustics signal back-propagation to reconstruct a source signature.
G01S 3/801 - Radiogoniomètres pour déterminer la direction d'où proviennent des ondes infrasonores, sonores, ultrasonores ou électromagnétiques ou des émissions de particules sans caractéristiques de direction utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores - Détails
B63B 22/08 - Dispositifs d'ancrage comportant des moyens pour larguer ou pousser à la surface une bouée immergée, p.ex. pour marquer l'emplacement d'objets coulés
H04R 1/44 - Adaptation particulière pour usage sous l'eau, p.ex. pour hydrophone
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Single-receiver Doppler-based Sound Source Localization To Track Underwater Target
A system, method, and computer readable medium having a tracked package with a source emitting signals through an underwater environment that are detected by a receiver on a tracker and thereby producing a received signal, the tracker also having a controller and a position mechanism. The controller is configured to produce a sample from the received signal, receive velocity data from the position mechanism, and determine an angle relative to the source by comparing the received signal's frequency from a known source frequency and the velocity data.
G01S 5/18 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
A system for the identification of sample types and method of using same. The system and method including an optical mechanism, and a detector. The system accepts a sample, directs input light from the optical mechanism onto that sample, producing output light that is received by the detector. The detector produces a sample-derived spectrum for classification. The present disclosure provides for a classification method to classify spectrum into one of many sample types, preferably plastic types.
G01N 21/3563 - Couleur; Propriétés 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 solides; Préparation des échantillons à cet effet
G02B 27/00 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes ,
A device and method of using same having an inertial measurement unit (IMU), a controller, an activator, and an absolute position sensor configured to measure fluid-body waves. The controller calculates its orientation in a relative frame using data obtained from the IMU and fixed-point arithmetic. The controller transforms the relative orientation information into absolute units using data obtained from the absolute sensor and fixed-point arithmetic, producing wave measurements. The controller may then select a subset of wave measurements for transmission via an optional communications mechanism to a remote user.
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Educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, seminars, and film and video presentations in the field of marine biology, oceanography, marine research, marine technology, conservation and environmental sciences; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos, images, and articles featuring subject matter about marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, marine environments, ocean exploration, and conservation via the internet and wireless devices; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; production of films and video related to marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation; providing information in the field of marine life, marine biology, and oceanography via the Internet; Providing an on-line computer database in the field of virtual marine environments and oceanography; providing an online interactive database of photos, videos, and 3D renderings in the fields of body art and modification oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, and underwater exploration Scientific research; research in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, marine conservation, and underwater exploration; Informational services, namely, providing scientific research data in the field of oceanographic research; underwater exploration; planning of scientific expeditions for scientific research purposes in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, and underwater exploration; Mapping services featuring marine environments; Providing on-line non-downloadable maps and research data related to ocean and marine environments; Providing temporary use of online non-downloadable simulation software for modeling ocean and marine environments; Mapping services featuring ocean and marine maps
An apparatus, system, and method of use for capturing data on an environment and determining a parameter of that environment. The apparatus having a housing, a sensor, and a controller, the sensor capturing data pertaining to the environment, the controller processing, by a data processing pipeline, the data to determine or estimate a parameter of the environment. In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus captures data on aquaculture environments and estimates parameters relating to underwater creature such as fish biomass, fish feeding state, or fish satiation score.
An apparatus and method of use are provided; the apparatus having at least a degasser, a hollow core fiber HCF, an optical mechanism, a detector, and circuitry. The degasser enables gasses to permeate out of a liquid into the degasser interior. The propagator establishes a low-pressure area that helps to pull the gas from the degasser interior into the HCF interior, where the optical mechanism delivers electromagnetic radiation EMR that interacts with the gas. The detector determines EMR absorption, producing output signals which are sent to the circuitry. Circuitry controls the optical mechanism and analyzes the output signals to quantify the concentration of gas in the HCF and in the liquid.
G01N 21/3504 - Couleur; Propriétés 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 21/359 - Couleur; Propriétés 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 proche
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Scientific and technological services, namely, scientific research, analysis, testing, prototyping in the nature of custom design of prototypes, and engineering in the field of marine and ocean technology; Custom design of prototypes in the field of marine and ocean technology and sensors; providing specialized facilities for scientific research in the field of marine and ocean technology and science, prototyping, including prototyping for marine and ocean technology; providing specialized facilities for scientific research in the nature of collaborative workspaces for scientific research and development of marine technology and sensors
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SITU MEASUREMENT STATION FOR MONITORING WIND AND WATER PROPERTIES IN EXTREME HYDRODYNAMIC CONDITIONS
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Clarkson University (USA)
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Masters, Forrest J.
Fernandez-Caban, Pedro L.
Phillips, Brian M.
Ferraro, Christopher C.
Raubenheimer, Britt
Lu, Wei-Ting
Abrégé
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods for large-scale processing of weather-related data. For one such system, the system comprises a database of weather-related data providing from at least one weather monitoring station and at least one processor for coordinating a data processing job for processing a set of input weather-related data from the database. Accordingly, the input data comprises sensor data from the at least one weather monitoring station positioned on an open shoreline during a hydrodynamic event, weather model data for the hydrodynamic event, and at least one of air-craft reconnaissance data or satellite reconnaissance data regarding the hydrodynamic event, wherein the at least one processor is configured to assimilate the input data and generate, using machine learning, an improved weather prediction model for the hydrodynamic event. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided.
G01W 1/04 - Instruments pour indiquer des conditions atmosphériques par mesure de plusieurs variables, p.ex. humidité, pression, température, nébulosité ou vitesse du vent donnant uniquement des indications séparées des variables mesurées
E04H 12/18 - Tours; Mâts ou pylônes; Cheminées d'usine; Châteaux d'eau; Procédés d'édification de ces structures mobiles ou avec des sections mobiles, p.ex. tournantes ou télescopiques
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c. à d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
G06N 5/04 - Modèles d’inférence ou de raisonnement
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p.ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
Infrastructure monitoring relevant to offshore power cable inspection through the use of an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (“AUV”) carrying a small magnetometer to localize and map underwater power cables. The method comprises using an AUV to cover a series of transects across a known cable corridor to localize subsea and buried power transmission cables in the marine environment for mapping and/or subsequent navigational aiding.
G01V 3/165 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétique; Mesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p.ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation spécialement adaptée à l'utilisation pendant le transport, p.ex. par une personne, un véhicule ou un bateau fonctionnant au moyen de champs magnétiques ou électriques produits ou modifiés par l'objet ou par le dispositif de détection
A sensing and transmitting system and method of using same, including a plurality of acoustically transmitting sensor (ATS) devices having a sensor, a housing, and a transmitter that, together, converts a physical quantity of the fluid body into a responsive signal measurable over long distances underwater by a central receiving node. The node having a receiver or receiver array, a controller and typically a logger. The signals sent by the ATS are modulated according to the sensor's measured parameter and in a manner known to and decodable by the node. This system may further have an autonomous node and the modulated signals of the plurality of ATS may influence the behaviour of the node.
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Educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, seminars, and film and video presentations in the field of marine biology, oceanography, marine research, marine technology, conservation and environmental sciences; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos featuring subject matter about marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation via the internet and wireless devices; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; production of films and video related to marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation providing information in the field of marine life, marine biology, and oceanography via the Internet
A stowable generator device including a housing defining at least one storage chamber having an opening. A closure element is configured to selectively cover and uncover the opening. Support structure is disposed within the storage chamber in a collapsed position and is selectively extendable through the opening into an expanded position when the closure element is moved away from the opening. At least one energy generating unit is connected to the support structure. The support structure and the generating unit are configured to reversibly stow inside the housing in the collapsed position.
B65D 85/68 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour machines, moteurs ou véhicules assemblés ou en pièces détachées
B65D 88/12 - Grands réceptacles rigides spécialement conçus pour le transport
A rotational feedback control system, and method of using same, including a rotating element, a sensor and a digital controller. The system capable of monitoring, setting, and adjusting the inter-rotational angular velocity within a single revolution of the rotating element. The digital controller implementing a control system with control parameters based on angular position, nominal angular velocity and steering angular velocity.
An apparatus and method of use are provided; the apparatus having at least a degasser, a hollow core fiber HCF, an optical mechanism, a detector, and circuitry. The degasser enables gasses to permeate out of a liquid into the degasser interior. The propagator establishes a low-pressure area that helps to pull the gas from the degasser interior into the HCF interior, where the optical mechanism delivers electromagnetic radiation EMR that interacts with the gas. The detector determines EMR absorption, producing output signals which are sent to the circuitry. Circuitry controls the optical mechanism and analyzes the output signals to quantify the concentration of gas in the HCF and in the liquid.
G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique
G01N 21/63 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité optiquement
An apparatus and method of use are provided; the apparatus having at least a degasser, a hollow core fiber HCF, an optical mechanism, a detector, and circuitry. The degasser enables gasses to permeate out of a liquid into the degasser interior. The propagator establishes a low-pressure area that helps to pull the gas from the degasser interior into the HCF interior, where the optical mechanism delivers electromagnetic radiation EMR that interacts with the gas. The detector determines EMR absorption, producing output signals which are sent to the circuitry. Circuitry controls the optical mechanism and analyzes the output signals to quantify the concentration of gas in the HCF and in the liquid.
G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique
G01N 21/63 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau analysé est excité de façon à ce qu'il émette de la lumière ou qu'il produise un changement de la longueur d'onde de la lumière incidente excité optiquement
A device, system and method of use for the relative navigation in a fluid medium, the device having a receiver and a controller, the receiver capable of receiving signals through the fluid medium. The signals, produced by a source, are capable of undergoing Doppler shift, and the controller is capable of determining the Doppler shift of the signals and determining the bearing between the device and the source of the signals. The system further having a first vehicle capable of producing the signals and a second vehicle having the device and wherein the device determines the bearing of the second vehicle in relation to the first vehicle.
A device and method of use for the calibration of a detector. The calibration device includes a first source configured to produce first electromagnetic energy EMR. A first diffuser is connected to the first source and is configured to accept the first EMR and provide a first diffused portion of the first EMR. An integrating sphere defines an interior and is optically connected to the first diffuser, and is configured to accept the first diffused portion from the first diffuser into the interior. An exit port connected to the integrating sphere is configured to pass at least a portion of electromagnetic energy. A thermal mechanism is configured to adjust and maintain the temperature of at least the first source. The integrating sphere is configured to pass only a second portion of the first diffused portion of the first EMR from the first diffuser to the exit port. In another embodiment, the calibration device has an arm, an actuator, and a module. The module supports at least a first source that emits electromagnetic energy, a thermal mechanism, and a controller. The actuator is configured to move the arm and module to a calibration position enabling the first source to be within the line of sight of an external detector, while the controller is configured to control the thermal mechanism enabling precise temperature regulation of the source and therefore the regulation of the emitted electromagnetic energy. When the device is not in the calibration position, the actuator is configured to move the arm and module to a stowed position, protecting the device from ambient electromagnetic radiation and harm.
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Clarkson University (USA)
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Masters, Forrest J.
Fernandez-Caban, Pedro L.
Phillips, Brian M.
Ferraro, Christopher C.
Raubenheimer, Britt
Lu, Wei-Ting
Abrégé
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods for large-scale processing of weather-related data. For one such system, the system comprises a database of weather-related data providing from a plurality of weather monitoring stations and a plurality of interconnected processors for coordinating a data processing job for processing a set of input weather-related data from the database. Accordingly, the input data comprises sensor data from an array of weather monitoring stations positioned on an open shoreline during a hydrodynamic event, weather model data for the hydrodynamic event, and at least one of air-craft reconnaissance data or satellite reconnaissance data regarding the hydrodynamic event, wherein the plurality of interconnected processors are configured to assimilate the input data and generate, using machine learning, an improved weather prediction model for the hydrodynamic event. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided.
G01W 1/04 - Instruments pour indiquer des conditions atmosphériques par mesure de plusieurs variables, p.ex. humidité, pression, température, nébulosité ou vitesse du vent donnant uniquement des indications séparées des variables mesurées
G01W 1/10 - Dispositifs pour la prévision des conditions météorologiques
G06N 5/04 - Modèles d’inférence ou de raisonnement
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p.ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
E04H 12/18 - Tours; Mâts ou pylônes; Cheminées d'usine; Châteaux d'eau; Procédés d'édification de ces structures mobiles ou avec des sections mobiles, p.ex. tournantes ou télescopiques
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c. à d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc. (USA)
Clarkson University (USA)
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Masters, Forrest J.
Fernandez-Caban, Pedro L.
Phillips, Brian M.
Ferraro, Christopher C.
Raubenheimer, Britt
Lu, Wei-Ting
Esposito, Joseph Alex
Abrégé
The present disclosure describes various embodiments of systems, apparatuses, and methods of monitoring wind and water properties. For one such weather monitoring system, a weather monitoring station comprises an upper mast section having an instrumentation package, wherein the instrumentation package includes an orientation sensor, communications circuitry, a wind velocity sensor, and a control unit that is configured to at least receive sensor data and transmit communication data via the communications circuitry. The weather monitoring station further includes at least one lower mast section that is coupled to the upper mast section, and an anchoring system that is coupled to the lower mast section, wherein the anchoring system includes at least one subsurface anchor for inserting into a ground surface within a littoral zone of a coastal area. Other systems, apparatuses, and methods are also provided.
G01W 1/04 - Instruments pour indiquer des conditions atmosphériques par mesure de plusieurs variables, p.ex. humidité, pression, température, nébulosité ou vitesse du vent donnant uniquement des indications séparées des variables mesurées
E04H 12/18 - Tours; Mâts ou pylônes; Cheminées d'usine; Châteaux d'eau; Procédés d'édification de ces structures mobiles ou avec des sections mobiles, p.ex. tournantes ou télescopiques
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c. à d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou
An apparatus, system, and method of use for capturing data on an environment and determining a parameter of that environment. The apparatus having a housing, a sensor, and a controller, the sensor capturing data pertaining to the environment, the controller processing, by a data processing pipeline, the data to determine or estimate a parameter of the environment. In one embodiment of the present invention, the apparatus captures data on aquaculture environments and estimates parameters relating to underwater creature such as fish biomass, fish feeding state, or fish satiation score.
H04B 13/02 - Systèmes de transmission dans lesquels le milieu de propagation est constitué par la terre ou une grande masse d'eau la recouvrant, p.ex. télégraphie par le sol
A system and method enabling precise range estimation and time synchronization between a first object such as a vehicle having a primary communications mechanism and an interconnected first controller, and a second object having a secondary communications mechanism and an interconnected second controller. The primary sends communications into the environment and the secondary receives them; the secondary then sends replies to the primary. The communications have information for determining range between the two objects and for comparing the second object's internal clock with a more accurate clock of the first object. Repeated exchanges of communications between the two objects enables additional precision of range as well as time synchronization information.
H04W 4/44 - Services spécialement adaptés à des environnements, à des situations ou à des fins spécifiques pour les véhicules, p.ex. communication véhicule-piétons pour la communication entre véhicules et infrastructures, p.ex. véhicule à nuage ou véhicule à domicile
H04W 4/02 - Services utilisant des informations de localisation
G01S 11/02 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques
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SINGLE-RECEIVER DOPPLER-BASED SOUND SOURCE LOCALIZATION TO TRACK UNDERWATER TARGET
A system, method, and computer readable medium having a tracked package with a source emitting signals through an underwater environment that are detected by a receiver on a tracker and thereby producing a received signal, the tracker also having a controller and a position mechanism. The controller is configured to produce a sample from the received signal, receive velocity data from the position mechanism, and determine an angle relative to the source by comparing the received signal's frequency from a known source frequency and the velocity data.
G01S 1/38 - Systèmes pour déterminer une direction ou une ligne de position utilisant la comparaison de [1] la phase de l'enveloppe du changement de fréquence, dû à l'effet Doppler, du signal transmis par une antenne mobile, ou paraissant mobile, sur une trajectoire cyclique avec [2] la phase du signal de référence, la fréqu
G01S 5/18 - Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de direction ou de ligne de position; Localisation par coordination de plusieurs déterminations de distance utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
G01S 11/10 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques utilisant l'effet Doppler
G01S 11/14 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
G01S 13/58 - Systèmes de détermination de la vitesse ou de la trajectoire; Systèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement
G01S 13/74 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues
A small-footprint level wind system enabling a winch to accept and operate tension members of differing sizes, simplifying the system, and reducing the system weight. Comprising an elongate support, a leadscrew, a guide substantially supported by the support, the guide adapted to accept a tension member. The guide designed to move along the support and to transfer tension member forces onto the support. Further comprising a motor, adapted to apply a motive onto the leadscrew, a shuttle connected the guide and leadscrew and adapted to transfer the motive force to the guide, moving the guide along the support. In many embodiments more than one component share the same longitudinal axis. Another aspect is providing direct tension member metering and load sensing within the guide. Another embodiment provides a load-bearing leadscrew without an additional support, instead having a direct connection between guide and leadscrew.
B66D 1/38 - Guidage ou autre procédé pour assurer un enroulement régulier des cordes, câbles ou chaînes au moyen de guides mobiles relativement au tambour ou au cylindre
B66D 1/50 - Dispositifs de commande automatiques pour maintenir une tension prédéterminée de la corde, du câble ou de la chaîne, p.ex. pour des cordes ou des câbles de remorqueur, des chaînes d'ancre; Commande de la tension des câbles de treuils de touage ou d'amarrage
B66D 1/26 - Mécanismes d'enroulement des cordes, câbles ou chaînes; Cabestans ayant plusieurs tambours ou cylindres
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Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products
C12P 7/64 - Graisses; Huiles; Cires de type ester; Acides gras supérieurs, c. à d. ayant une chaîne continue d'au moins sept atomes de carbone liée à un groupe carboxyle; Huiles ou graisses oxydées
C07D 303/32 - Composés contenant des cycles oxirane avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés, substitués par des atomes d'oxygène liés par des liaisons simples ou doubles par des radicaux aldéhydiques ou cétoniques
C12N 1/12 - Algues unicellulaires; Leurs milieux de culture
A system for the identification of sample types and method of using same. The system and method including an optical mechanism, and a detector. The system accepts a sample, directs input light from the optical mechanism onto that sample, producing output light that is received by the detector. The detector produces a sample-derived spectrum for classification. The present disclosure provides for a classification method to classify spectrum into one of many sample types, preferably plastic types.
B29B 17/02 - Séparation de matières plastiques des autres matières
G01J 3/457 - Spectrométrie par corrélation, p.ex. d'intensité
G01N 21/17 - Systèmes dans lesquels la lumière incidente est modifiée suivant les propriétés du matériau examiné
G01N 21/27 - Couleur; Propriétés 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 utilisant la détection photo-électrique
A system and method for detecting electrical events, often a corona associated with an impending lightning strike, including a coupling mechanism configured to establish an electromagnetic connection with a conductive substrate to receive signals intercepted by the conductive substrate. A detector circuit converts and discriminates the received signals into output signals. An output mechanism records and/or transmits the output signals, as well as determines if the output signal represents a qualified event signal.
An efficient, large dynamic range electric motor system and method of operating same, including a frame, at least a first rotor-stator pair, together having a first dynamic range, and a second rotor-stator pair, having a second dynamic range, with the first and second pairs mounted within the frame for rotation about a common central axis of an output shaft, mounted for rotation about the first axis and configured to transfer torque from the first and second pairs. A clutch is configured to isolate at least one of the first and second pairs away from the output shaft, thereby establishing an at least one isolated pair, and preventing torque transfer between the at least one isolated pair and the output shaft. A controller is connected to the first and second pairs and is configured to control power delivery to the first and second pairs.
H02P 5/68 - Dispositions spécialement adaptées à la régulation ou la commande de la vitesse ou du couple d’au moins deux moteurs électriques pour commander au moins deux moteurs dynamo-électriques à courant continu
H02K 1/30 - Moyens de montage ou de fixation des parties magnétiques tournantes sur ou aux structures constituant le rotor utilisant des pièces intermédiaires, p.ex. des croisillons
A passive ballast device, system and method of using same, configured for use with a submersible vehicle in a liquid environment, including a chamber having at least one rigid wall to define at least a portion of a chamber volume, and a passively movable compensator having at least first and second surfaces, the first surface configured to be exposed to the liquid environment, the second surface excluded from the liquid environment, and forming, together with the at least one wall of the chamber, a fluid-tight seal to establish the remainder of the chamber volume, to exclude the liquid environment from the chamber volume and configured to adjust the chamber volume to at least a first chamber volume and a second chamber volume. The chamber volume is configured to establish at least a first buoyancy and second buoyancy, the compensator is configured to respond to a change in environmental pressure within the liquid environment, and the compensator is passively moved by the change in environmental pressure to change the first chamber volume to the second chamber volume, thereby changing from the first buoyancy to the second buoyancy.
B63G 8/24 - Réglage automatique de la profondeur; Dispositifs de sécurité pour augmenter la flottabilité, p.ex. ballast amovible, corps flottants
B63G 8/39 - Disposition des instruments de veille sonique, p.ex. basse fréquence, sonar
G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p.ex. pilote automatique
G05D 1/04 - Commande de l'altitude ou de la profondeur
A sensing and transmitting system and method of using same, including a plurality of acoustically transmitting sensor (ATS) devices having a sensor, a housing, and a transmitter that, together, converts a physical quantity of the fluid body into a responsive signal measurable over long distances underwater by a central receiving node. The node having a receiver or receiver array, a controller and typically a logger. The signals sent by the ATS are modulated according to the sensor's measured parameter and in a manner known to and decodable by the node. This system may further have an autonomous node and the modulated signals of the plurality of ATS may influence the behaviour of the node.
A survey and sampling system, and method of using same, including a host, an assessment payload, at least one sampler having at least one sample bottle and sample path. The system enabling in situ detection of at least one analyte and the recovery of fluid samples containing the at least one analyte. The method providing a rapid and inexpensive way to survey an area of interest in a fluid body, establishing local regions of interest where one or more analytes are present, and recovering un-contaminated fluid samples of the one or more analytes.
Provided herein are hybrid optical/acoustic wireless communications platforms for aquatic environments, the platforms comprising: an optical communications system configured to send and receive optical communications signals along a bed of the aquatic environment; an optical/acoustic communications signal converter; and an acoustic communications system configured to send and receive acoustic communications signals between the bed of the aquatic environment and a surface of the aquatic environment.
H04B 13/02 - Systèmes de transmission dans lesquels le milieu de propagation est constitué par la terre ou une grande masse d'eau la recouvrant, p.ex. télégraphie par le sol
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DOPPLER SHIFT NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME
A device, system and method of use for the relative navigation in a fluid medium, the device having a receiver and a controller, the receiver capable of receiving signals through the fluid medium. The signals, produced by a source, are capable of undergoing Doppler shift, and the controller is capable of determining the Doppler shift of the signals and determining the bearing between the device and the source of the signals. The system further having a first vehicle capable of producing the signals and a second vehicle having the device and wherein the device determines the bearing of the second vehicle in relation to the first vehicle.
G01S 11/10 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant les ondes radioélectriques utilisant l'effet Doppler
G01S 13/74 - Systèmes utilisant la reradiation d'ondes radio, p.ex. du type radar secondaire; Systèmes analogues
G01S 13/58 - Systèmes de détermination de la vitesse ou de la trajectoire; Systèmes de détermination du sens d'un mouvement
A system for the differentiation of plastic and non-plastic particles in suspension in a liquid, and the method of use thereof. The system having a channel for constraining and presenting the liquid to a detector, the detector having at least one transmit electrode for emitting electrical current to at least one receive electrode. Circuitry provides the current input and received electrical signals measurement capacities. Particles passing the receive electrodes alter the received electrical current according to the particle's dielectric properties, the circuitry records the received signals and discerns a particle's nature, most often plastic from non-plastic, from the differential signal of these received signals as a function of frequency.
A rotational feedback control system, and method of using same, including a rotating element, a sensor and a digital controller. The system capable of monitoring, setting, and adjusting the inter-rotational angular velocity within a single revolution of the rotating element. The digital controller implementing a control system with control parameters based on angular position, nominal angular velocity and steering angular velocity.
G05B 11/36 - Commandes automatiques électriques avec les dispositions nécessaires pour obtenir des caractéristiques particulières, p.ex. proportionnelles, intégrales, différentielles
G05B 11/32 - Commandes automatiques électriques avec sorties vers plusieurs éléments de correction
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Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and marine communities to achieve advances in the field of marine technology, oceanography, conservation, and environmental protection Educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, seminars, and film and video presentations in the field of marine biology, oceanography, marine research, marine technology, conservation and environmental sciences; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos featuring subject matter about marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation via the internet and wireless devices; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; production of films and video related to marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation; providing information in the field of marine life, marine biology, and oceanography via the Internet Scientific research; research in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, marine conservation, and underwater exploration; Informational services, namely, providing scientific research data in the field of oceanographic research; underwater exploration; planning of scientific expeditions for scientific research purposes in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, and underwater exploration; Technological planning and consulting services in the fields of marine and oceanographic research, namely, the provision of specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life; Technological services in the field of marine and oceanographic research, namely, marine exploration using specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life
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Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and marine communities to achieve advances in the field of marine technology, oceanography, conservation, and environmental protection Educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, seminars, and film and video presentations in the field of marine biology, oceanography, marine research, marine technology, conservation and environmental sciences; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos featuring subject matter about marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation via the internet and wireless devices; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; production of films and video related to marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation; providing information in the field of marine life, marine biology, and oceanography via the Internet Scientific research; research in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, marine conservation, and underwater exploration; Informational services, namely, providing scientific research data in the field of oceanographic research; underwater exploration; planning of scientific expeditions for scientific research purposes in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, and underwater exploration; Technological planning and consulting services in the fields of marine and oceanographic research, namely, the provision of specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life; Technological services in the field of marine and oceanographic research, namely, marine exploration using specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life
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prerecorded videotapes and DVDs featuring information about science and oceanography; magnets Jewelry; keychains; bracelets; pendants; pins being jewelry Printed publications, namely, books in the field of oceanography and related subjects; greeting cards; crayons; posters made of paper; decals book bags, tote bags, luggage tags, umbrellas Drinkware; reusable plastic water bottles; drinking glasses, mugs, coffee cups, lunch boxes Towels Apparel goods, namely, shirts and pants; clothing, namely, T-shirts, shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, fleece tops and jackets, polo shirts, button down shirts, hats, neckties, socks, and ties Embroidered cloth patches for clothing Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and marine communities to achieve advances in the field of marine technology, oceanography, conservation, and environmental protection Educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, seminars, and film and video presentations in the field of marine biology, oceanography, marine research, marine technology, conservation and environmental sciences; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos featuring subject matter about marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation via the internet and wireless devices; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; production of films and video related to marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation; providing information in the field of marine life, marine biology, and oceanography via the Internet Scientific research; research in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, marine conservation, and underwater exploration; Informational services, namely, providing scientific research data in the field of oceanographic research; underwater exploration; planning of scientific expeditions for scientific research purposes in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, and underwater exploration; Technological planning and consulting services in the fields of marine and oceanographic research, namely, the provision of specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life; Technological services in the field of marine and oceanographic research, namely, marine exploration using specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life
A small-footprint level wind system enabling a winch to accept and operate tension members of differing sizes, simplifying the system, and reducing the system weight. Comprising an elongate support, a leadscrew, a guide substantially supported by the support, the guide adapted to accept a tension member. The guide designed to move along the support and to transfer tension member forces onto the support. Further comprising a motor, adapted to apply a motive onto the leadscrew, a shuttle connected the guide and leadscrew and adapted to transfer the motive force to the guide, moving the guide along the support. In many embodiments more than one component share the same longitudinal axis. Another aspect is providing direct tension member metering and load sensing within the guide. Another embodiment provides a load-bearing leadscrew without an additional support, instead having a direct connection between guide and leadscrew.
B66D 1/38 - Guidage ou autre procédé pour assurer un enroulement régulier des cordes, câbles ou chaînes au moyen de guides mobiles relativement au tambour ou au cylindre
B66D 1/26 - Mécanismes d'enroulement des cordes, câbles ou chaînes; Cabestans ayant plusieurs tambours ou cylindres
B66D 1/50 - Dispositifs de commande automatiques pour maintenir une tension prédéterminée de la corde, du câble ou de la chaîne, p.ex. pour des cordes ou des câbles de remorqueur, des chaînes d'ancre; Commande de la tension des câbles de treuils de touage ou d'amarrage
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Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and marine communities to achieve advances in the field of marine technology, oceanography, conservation, and environmental protection Educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, lectures, exhibitions, demonstrations, seminars, and film and video presentations in the field of marine biology, oceanography, marine research, marine technology, conservation and environmental sciences; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos featuring subject matter about marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation via the internet and wireless devices; organization of exhibitions for educational purposes; production of films and video related to marine life, marine biology, marine science, oceanography, ocean exploration, and conservation; providing information in the field of marine life, marine biology, and oceanography via the Internet for the purpose of academic study Scientific research; research in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, marine conservation, and underwater exploration; Informational services, namely, providing research data in the field of oceanographic research; underwater exploration; planning of scientific expeditions for scientific research purposes in the fields of oceanography, biology, marine biology, marine ecology, environmental protection, and underwater exploration; Technological planning and consulting services in the fields of marine and oceanographic research, namely, the provision of specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life; Technological services in the field of marine and oceanographic research, namely, marine exploration using specialized marine vessels and related equipment and personnel in connection with the scientific study of the oceans and marine life
A gradient sensing probe system, and method of using same, including a sensing segment which includes a plurality of sensors, a support structure, and an electrical interface having first and second faces. The system further includes a housing, a power source, and an electronics package including a controller and disposed within the housing. The sensing segment is configured to measure external gradients and to exchange data with the controller. The power source is connected energetically to provide power to the sensing segment and the electronics package, and is controlled by the controller.
G01K 17/08 - Mesure d'une quantité de chaleur transportée par des milieux en écoulement, p.ex. dans les systèmes de chauffage basée sur la mesure d'une différence de température
G01C 9/02 - Mesure de l'inclinaison, p.ex. par clinomètres, par niveaux - Détails
G01K 1/02 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres
G01K 13/00 - Thermomètres spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques
G01C 13/00 - Géodésie spécialement adaptée à l'eau libre, p.ex. à la mer, aux lacs, aux rivières ou aux canaux
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Passive ballast device, system and methods of using same
A passive ballast device, system and method of using same, configured for use with a submersible vehicle in a liquid environment, including a chamber having at least one rigid wall to define at least a portion of a chamber volume, and a passively movable compensator having at least first and second surfaces, the first surface configured to be exposed to the liquid environment, the second surface excluded from the liquid environment, and forming, together with the at least one wall of the chamber, a fluid-tight seal to establish the remainder of the chamber volume, to exclude the liquid environment from the chamber volume and configured to adjust the chamber volume to at least a first chamber volume and a second chamber volume. The chamber volume is configured to establish at least a first buoyancy and second buoyancy, the compensator is configured to respond to a change in environmental pressure within the liquid environment, and the compensator is passively moved by the change in environmental pressure to change the first chamber volume to the second chamber volume, thereby changing from the first buoyancy to the second buoyancy.
An efficient, large dynamic range electric motor system and method of operating same, including a frame, at least a first rotor-stator pair, together having a first dynamic range, and a second rotor-stator pair, having a second dynamic range, with the first and second pairs mounted within the frame for rotation about a common central axis of an output shaft, mounted for rotation about the first axis and configured to transfer torque from the first and second pairs. A clutch is configured to isolate at least one of the first and second pairs away from the output shaft, thereby establishing an at least one isolated pair, and preventing torque transfer between the at least one isolated pair and the output shaft. A controller is connected to the first and second pairs and is configured to control power delivery to the first and second pairs.
H02K 16/00 - Machines avec plus d'un rotor ou d'un stator
H02K 17/34 - Montage en cascade d'un moteur asynchrone avec un autre moteur ou convertisseur dynamo-électrique
H02K 17/36 - Montage en cascade d'un moteur asynchrone avec un autre moteur ou convertisseur dynamo-électrique avec un autre moteur asynchrone d'induction
An efficient, large dynamic range electric motor system and method of operating same, including a frame, at least a first rotor-stator pair, together having a first dynamic range, and a second rotor-stator pair, having a second dynamic range, with the first and second pairs mounted within the frame for rotation about a common central axis of an output shaft, mounted for rotation about the first axis and configured to transfer torque from the first and second pairs. A clutch is configured to isolate at least one of the first and second pairs away from the output shaft, thereby establishing an at least one isolated pair, and preventing torque transfer between the at least one isolated pair and the output shaft. A controller is connected to the first and second pairs and is configured to control power delivery to the first and second pairs.
H02K 16/00 - Machines avec plus d'un rotor ou d'un stator
H02K 17/34 - Montage en cascade d'un moteur asynchrone avec un autre moteur ou convertisseur dynamo-électrique
H02K 17/36 - Montage en cascade d'un moteur asynchrone avec un autre moteur ou convertisseur dynamo-électrique avec un autre moteur asynchrone d'induction
48.
Systems and methods for continuous measurement of an analyte
Described herein is a system to provide continuously measurements of an analyte present in a fluid sample, particularly dissolved oxygen in wastewater. The system comprises a sample chamber absent of ambient light to contain the sample and in many embodiments employs a non-invasive method of measuring the analyte and determining the change over time in the concentration of the analyte. It is also an aspect of the invention to deliver analyte measurements in real-time and provides the operator with feedback in substantially less time after sample collection than previously accomplished in the field. It is another aspect of the invention to simultaneously or at least in a substantially short period of time thereafter measure temperature to remove initial error encountered at the start of analyte measurement at least until the sample chamber reaches thermal equilibrium.
A system and method for detecting electrical events, often a corona associated with an impending lightning strike, including a coupling mechanism configured to establish an electromagnetic connection with a conductive substrate to receive signals intercepted by the conductive substrate. A detector circuit converts and discriminates the received signals into output signals. An output mechanism records and/or transmits the output signals, as well as determines if the output signal represents a qualified event signal.
The present disclosure describes renewable technology applications for a unique suite of algal lipids known as polyunsaturated long-chain alkenones. The present disclosure describes the use of alkenones as phase change materials. Unmodified alkenone mixtures display good melting ranges and latent heat enthalpy values, making these compounds useful as environmentally friendly phase change materials.
C07C 45/65 - Préparation de composés comportant des groupes C=O liés uniquement à des atomes de carbone ou d'hydrogène; Préparation des chélates de ces composés par des réactions ne créant pas de groupe C=O par hydrogénolyse de groupes fonctionnels
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System for rapid assessment of water quality and harmful algal bloom toxins
The present invention is directed toward the early detection of harmful algal blooms. The system employs the ability of whole cell non-contact micro Raman spectroscopy to detect cell pigmentation in such a way that distinct patterns or fingerprints can be assembled. Light field microscopy will provide a fundamentally innovative increase in image and sample volume. Furthermore, darkfield microscopy is employed to capture high-resolution, color images of the detected plankton to increase the accuracy of species identification and classification. Together, this new instrument will provide a powerful yet elegantly simple solution to detection of HAB cells and characterization of environmental conditions.
A submersible tag device configured to operate within a liquid medium, including a liquid-tight housing defining a chamber that remains isolated from the liquid medium when the housing is immersed in the liquid medium, and an attachment mechanism configured to attach to a target selected by a user. A communication module is disposed in the chamber, the module including a receiver, a controller configured to receive input from the receiver, a power source operatively connected to at least the controller, and data storage. When the tag device is immersed in the liquid medium, the receiver is configured to receive a command signal through the liquid medium.
G06K 7/08 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture de supports d'enregistrement avec des moyens de perception des modifications d'un champ électrostatique ou magnétique, p.ex. par perception des modifications de la capacité entre des électrodes
G06K 19/077 - 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 - Détails de structure, p.ex. montage de circuits dans le support
An inexpensive acoustic beacon-type system suitable for the self-localization of one or more submergable secondary vehicles such as AUVs. A single beacon in a primary system periodically transmits an acoustic signal to the secondary vehicle. The acoustic signal is passively received by at least two receivers such as an AUV-mounted ultra-short baseline (USBL) array, which enables multiple vehicles to localize using just a single beacon. A controller (i) maintains time-synchronization with the primary system, (ii) develops a range estimate signal from measurements of received signals from at least two receivers and (iii) develops an azimuth-inclination estimation of likeliest angle-of-arrival of the primary signals, wherein the controller utilizes a plurality of coordinate frames to provide an estimate of secondary system location.
G01S 11/14 - Systèmes pour déterminer la distance ou la vitesse sans utiliser la réflexion ou la reradiation utilisant des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
H04B 13/02 - Systèmes de transmission dans lesquels le milieu de propagation est constitué par la terre ou une grande masse d'eau la recouvrant, p.ex. télégraphie par le sol
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Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products
C12P 7/64 - Graisses; Huiles; Cires de type ester; Acides gras supérieurs, c. à d. ayant une chaîne continue d'au moins sept atomes de carbone liée à un groupe carboxyle; Huiles ou graisses oxydées
C12N 1/12 - Algues unicellulaires; Leurs milieux de culture
C07D 303/32 - Composés contenant des cycles oxirane avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés, substitués par des atomes d'oxygène liés par des liaisons simples ou doubles par des radicaux aldéhydiques ou cétoniques
The present invention involves a system for the release of low relief, self-orienting deployable payloads from a platform such as a submersible vehicle and a mechanism of passive buoyancy compensation of the vehicle. The system secures one or more payloads by a vacuum force without an additional mechanical restraining mechanism and deployment of a payload is accomplished by disengaging the vacuum hold to release the payload for its intended function. Once deployed, the payload may reorient itself to a functional orientation without additional assistance.
A high-resolution in situ sensing system and method for providing continuous measurements of at least one dissolved analyte including a sample processing cell having at least a first conduit defining a first passage with at least one selectively-permeable wall capable of passing a portion of the sample liquid into a processing, fluid. The at least one selectively-permeable wall substantially resists flow of another portion of the sample liquid therethrough. Processing fluid is directed through the first conduit while moving the sample liquid and the reagent fluid relative to each other in one of a stationary, concurrent or a countercurrent flow relationship to achieve either partial or full equilibration between the sample liquid and processing fluid to generate at least partially equilibrated reagent fluid and a processed sample in a substantially continuous manner.
G01N 21/31 - Couleur; Propriétés 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
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
A gradient sensing probe system, and method of using same, including a sensing segment which includes a plurality of sensors, a support structure, and an electrical interface having first and second faces. The system further includes a housing, a power source, and an electronics package including a controller and disposed within the housing. The sensing segment is configured to measure external gradients and to exchange data with the controller. The power source is connected energetically to provide power to the sensing segment and the electronics package, and is controlled by the controller.
The present invention relates to profiler systems and methods for observing and sensing aspects of a body of water at a plurality of depths. A water profiler is disclosed comprising, generally, a vessel body connected to an external mooring cable via an attachment means, a drive means for maneuvering the vessel body longitudinally about the mooring cable; an articulating mechanism; and a sensor array capable of measuring a parameter for study wherein the vessel body is capable of articulating about the mooring cable. In alternate embodiments, the articulation allows the vessel body to be placed in relation with the three dimensional current such that at least one sensor is positioned into the current so as to sample or measure undisturbed water. In alternate embodiments, hydrofoils or wings are mounted to the vessel body that can be manipulated to harness the current force and maneuver the vessel body.
B63B 23/18 - Bossoirs, c. à d. systèmes de bras pour la mise à l'eau des embarcations par câbles ou moyens analogues à bras pivotant selon un axe essentiellement vertical
B63B 22/18 - Coffres d'amarrage ou bouées comportant des moyens pour régler l'assiette ou la position, p.ex. des surfaces de réaction ou des orins
The use of long-chain alkenones to impart desired characteristics in personal care compositions for topical applications is described. The preparation of mixtures long-chain alkenones and synthetic derivatives thereof is presented. Examples of compositions include abrasive soaps, with alkenones serving as natural exfoliating agents. Alkenones and their derivatives can serve as emollients, occlusive agents, encapsulating agents, stabilizing agents, binding agents, thickening agents, surfactants, and antimicrobials.
A61Q 5/00 - Préparations pour les soins des cheveux
A61Q 19/00 - Préparations pour les soins de la peau
A61K 8/33 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques contenant de l'oxygène
A61K 8/55 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques contenant du phosphore
A61K 8/44 - Acides aminocarboxyliques ou leurs dérivés, p.ex. acides aminocarboxyliques contenant du soufre; Leurs sels, esters ou dérivés N-acylés
A61K 8/9711 - Phaeophycota ou Phaeophyta [algues brunes], p.ex. Fucus
A61K 8/9717 - Rhodophycota ou Rhodophyta [algues rouges], p.ex. Porphyra
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Entertainment and educational services, namely, providing information in the academic field of oceanography for the purposes of academic study; entertainment and Educational services, namely, providing educational demonstrations in the field of oceanography; Educational and informational services, namely, providing educational information in the academic field of oceanography for the purpose of academic study; Entertainment and educational services, namely, the presentation of seminars, lectures, workshops, and ongoing video lessons all in the field of oceanography Informational services, namely, providing research data in the field of oceanographic research
A lightweight winch suitable for industrial applications has the motor assembly self-centered with a housing within the winch drum where it may be easily accessed and removed from the winch drum. The winch drum is supported by a bearing means capable of bearing heavy loads in addition to contributing to a compact profile of the winch. The winch comprises an improved, non-load bearing levelwind mechanism for evenly winding cable about the winch drum.
B65D 1/14 - Boîtes de conserves, barils, tonneaux ou fûts caractérisés par la forme
B66D 1/14 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres
B66D 1/12 - Mécanismes d'entraînement comportant des moteurs électriques
B66D 1/38 - Guidage ou autre procédé pour assurer un enroulement régulier des cordes, câbles ou chaînes au moyen de guides mobiles relativement au tambour ou au cylindre
B66D 1/30 - Tambours ou cylindres pour cordes, câbles ou chaînes
B66D 1/28 - Autres parties constitutives de structure
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Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products
C12P 7/64 - Graisses; Huiles; Cires de type ester; Acides gras supérieurs, c. à d. ayant une chaîne continue d'au moins sept atomes de carbone liée à un groupe carboxyle; Huiles ou graisses oxydées
C07D 303/32 - Composés contenant des cycles oxirane avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés, substitués par des atomes d'oxygène liés par des liaisons simples ou doubles par des radicaux aldéhydiques ou cétoniques
C12N 1/12 - Algues unicellulaires; Leurs milieux de culture
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System for rapid assessment of water quality and harmful algal bloom toxins
The present invention is directed toward the early detection of harmful algal blooms. The system employs the ability of whole cell non-contact micro Raman spectroscopy to detect cell pigmentation in such a way that distinct patterns or fingerprints can be assembled. Light field microscopy will provide a fundamentally innovative increase in image and sample volume. Furthermore, darkfield microscopy is employed to capture high-resolution, color images of the detected plankton to increase the accuracy of species identification and classification. Together, this new instrument will provide a powerful yet elegantly simple solution to detection of HAB cells and characterization of environmental conditions.
Described herein is a system to provide continuously measurements of an analyte present in a fluid sample, particularly dissolved oxygen in wastewater. The system comprises a sample chamber absent of ambient light to contain the sample and in many embodiments employs a non-invasive method of measuring the analyte and determining the change over time in the concentration of the analyte. It is also an aspect of the invention to deliver analyte measurements in real-time and provides the operator with feedback in substantially less time after sample collection than previously accomplished in the field. It is another aspect of the invention to simultaneously or at least in a substantially short period of time thereafter measure temperature to remove initial error encountered at the start of analyte measurement at least until the sample chamber reaches thermal equilibrium.
A submersible tag device configured to operate within a liquid medium, including a liquid-tight housing defining a chamber that remains isolated from the liquid medium when the housing is immersed in the liquid medium, and an attachment mechanism configured to attach to a target selected by a user. A communication module is disposed in the chamber, the module including a receiver, a controller configured to receive input from the receiver, a power source operatively connected to at least the controller, and data storage. When the tag device is immersed in the liquid medium, the receiver is configured to receive a command signal through the liquid medium.
G06K 19/06 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques caractérisés par le genre de marque numérique, p.ex. forme, nature, code
G06K 19/077 - 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 - Détails de structure, p.ex. montage de circuits dans le support
G06K 19/00 - Supports d'enregistrement pour utilisation avec des machines et avec au moins une partie prévue pour supporter des marques numériques
A retrieval system and methods of preparing and using same to retrieve underwater objects from a selected depth, including a flotation device having at least a selected amount of buoyancy, a release mechanism that is capable of releasably engaging an anchor, and a controller to actuate the release mechanism when a selected condition is achieved. The system further includes a spool assembly having a frame for carrying (i) the floatation device, (ii) the release mechanism, (iii) the controller and (iv) in combination with the flotation device, a quantity of pre-wound line having a length greater than the selected depth.
The innovative systems and methods described herein use a high-resolution imaging microscope for capturing images of marine microorganisms and particles in situ in an aquatic environment. Using darkfield illumination, high-resolution images may be obtained, capturing features of the microorganism or particle as small as 10 μm in remarkable clarity. Utilizing an open flow-through approach in sample imaging, the delicate structures of the plankton and particles may be imaged completely intact without damage and in their natural orientation. The images can be classified at high accuracy based on physiological and morphological information captured in the image including features as fine as 1 μm. The disclosed classification method utilizes adaptable training sets of taxonomic categories and a novel method of discerning in-focus targets, providing a highly accurate identification system.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G03B 41/00 - Techniques spéciales photographiques non couvertes par les groupes ; Appareils à cet effet
A01K 61/90 - Triage, classement, comptage ou marquage des animaux vivants, p.ex. identification de leur sexe
G02B 13/22 - Objectifs ou systèmes de lentilles télécentriques
G02B 27/00 - Systèmes ou appareils optiques non prévus dans aucun des groupes ,
G03B 15/03 - Combinaisons d'appareils photographiques avec appareils d'éclairage; Flash
G03B 17/08 - Corps d'appareils ou boîtiers étanches à l'eau
G06K 9/32 - Alignement ou centrage du capteur d'image ou de la zone image
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and marine communities to achieve advances in the field of marine technology Research services in the field of marine technology; informational services, namely, providing information on research and advancements in the field of marine technology
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Promoting collaboration within the scientific, research and marine communities to achieve advances in the field of marine technology Research services in the field of marine technology; informational services, namely, providing information on research and advancements in the field of marine technology
A submersible thruster, and methods of optimizing and using same, including selecting a motor with an efficiency of greater than 75 percent when operated at 250 rpm immersed in a pressure-resistant fluid, the motor having a drive shaft with a rotor and a stator matched to the rotor, the rotor and the stator being immersed in the pressure-resistant fluid and being separated by a gap less than or equal to 1 mm. The motor is disposed in a housing to isolate the motor components from a liquid environment. A rear portion of the drive shaft extends through a low-friction shaft seal beyond the housing to drive at least one propeller within the liquid environment. Movement of the drive shaft is constrained to a radial and axial play each of less than 0.75 mm. The method further includes operating the motor at less than 50 percent of peak power, wherein said thruster operates at greater than 30 percent end-to-end thrust efficiency within the liquid environment.
B63H 21/17 - Aménagements de l'appareil moteur de propulsion ou de certains de ses éléments pour utilisation à bord des navires le navire étant actionné par moteurs par moteur électrique
H02K 5/173 - Moyens de support des paliers, p.ex. supports isolants ou moyens pour ajuster les paliers dans leurs flasques utilisant des roulements à rouleaux, p.ex. des roulements à billes
H02K 5/22 - Parties auxiliaires des enveloppes non couvertes par les groupes , p.ex. façonnées pour former des boîtes à connexions ou à bornes
H02K 7/14 - Association structurelle à des charges mécaniques, p.ex. à des machines-outils portatives ou des ventilateurs
H02K 21/12 - Moteurs synchrones à aimants permanents; Génératrices synchrones à aimants permanents avec des induits fixes et des aimants tournants
B63B 35/00 - Embarcations ou structures flottantes similaires spécialement adaptées à des finalités spécifiques et non prévues ailleurs
The present invention is directed toward the early detection of harmful algal blooms. The system employs the ability of whole cell non-contact micro Raman spectroscopy to detect cell pigmentation in such a way that distinct patterns or fingerprints can be assembled. Light field microscopy will provide a fundamentally innovative increase in image and sample volume. Furthermore, darkfield microscopy is employed to capture high-resolution, color images of the detected plankton to increase the accuracy of species identification and classification. Together, this new instrument will provide a powerful yet elegantly simple solution to detection of HAB cells and characterization of environmental conditions.
Described herein is a method for producing and calibrating isotopically labeled peptides for use as standards for a variety of analytical and qualitative purposes. An expression construct, encoding a superprotein comprised of concatenated peptides, proteolysis sensitive sites, a detectable moiety, and optionally, a purification tag, is provided. The quantity of the superprotein and/or peptide is determined using the detectable moiety. The superprotein is subjected to proteolytic digestion and the peptides are isotopically labeled.
C12N 15/10 - Procédés pour l'isolement, la préparation ou la purification d'ADN ou d'ARN
C12Q 1/68 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des acides nucléiques
The present invention relates to profiler systems and methods for observing and sensing aspects of a body of water at a plurality of depths. A water profiler is disclosed comprising, generally, a vessel body connected to an external mooring cable via an attachment means, a drive means for maneuvering the vessel body longitudinally about the mooring cable; an articulating mechanism; and a sensor array capable of measuring a parameter for study wherein the vessel body is capable of articulating about the mooring cable. In alternate embodiments, the articulation allows the vessel body to be placed in relation with the three dimensional current such that at least one sensor is positioned into the current so as to sample or measure undisturbed water. In alternate embodiments, hydrofoils or wings are mounted to the vessel body that can be manipulated to harness the current force and maneuver the vessel body.
A monitoring assembly and method to measure selected properties of water or other amorphous medium, including a carrier suitable for immersion in the medium and a sorbent module, held by the carrier and capable of being exposed to medium of interest, having at least one sorbent material capable of capturing at least a first, target item and a second, reference item from the medium during a sampling period. Preferably, a sensor module measures at least one parameter that is associated with the sampling period for the sorbent module.
G01T 1/178 - Dispositions de circuits non adaptés à un type particulier de détecteur pour la mesure d'une activité spécifique en présence d'autres substances radioactives, p.ex. des substances naturelles, présentes dans l'air ou dans des liquides tels que l'eau de pluie
A lightweight winch suitable for industrial applications has the motor assembly self-centered with a housing within the winch drum where it may be easily accessed and removed from the winch drum. The winch drum is supported by a bearing means capable of bearing heavy loads in addition to contributing to a compact profile of the winch. The winch comprises an improved, non-load bearing levelwind mechanism for evenly winding cable about the winch drum.
B66D 1/14 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres
B66D 1/16 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres les tambours ou cylindres pouvant tourner librement
B66D 1/18 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres les tambours ou cylindres pouvant tourner librement et la puissance étant transmise d'un élément moteur à fonctionnement continu et irréversible
B66D 1/22 - Mécanismes différentiels ou à planétaires
A lightweight winch suitable for industrial applications has the motor assembly self-centered with a housing within the winch drum where it may be easily accessed and removed from the winch drum. The winch drum is supported by a bearing means capable of bearing heavy loads in addition to contributing to a compact profile of the winch. The winch comprises an improved, non-load bearing levelwind mechanism for evenly winding cable about the winch drum.
B66D 1/14 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres
B66D 1/16 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres les tambours ou cylindres pouvant tourner librement
B66D 1/18 - Transmission de la puissance entre sources de puissance et tambours ou cylindres les tambours ou cylindres pouvant tourner librement et la puissance étant transmise d'un élément moteur à fonctionnement continu et irréversible
B66D 1/22 - Mécanismes différentiels ou à planétaires
78.
Submersible N-wavelength interrogation system and method for multiple wavelength interferometers
In an in situ interrogation system for multiple wavelength interferometers a fringe spectrum that includes non-quadrature-spaced radiation-intensity samples is analyzed to obtain a high resolution relative phase measurement of the optical path length difference associated with the fringe spectrum. The fringe spectrum can be analyzed to obtain a fringe number and a quadrant as well, which can be combined with the relative phase measurement to obtain a high precision measurement of the absolute optical path length difference. An environmental condition corresponding to the absolute optical path length difference can be measured using the measurement of the absolute optical path length difference including salinity, pressure, density, and refractive index of a medium.
G01J 3/00 - Spectrométrie; Spectrophotométrie; Monochromateurs; Mesure de la couleur
G01N 21/45 - Réfringence; Propriétés liées à la phase, p.ex. longueur du chemin optique en utilisant les méthodes de Schlieren
G01N 21/25 - Couleur; Propriétés 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
G01D 5/26 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens optiques, c. à d. utilisant de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
An aquatic particle sampling and collection apparatus comprising a tube within a tube cylindrical collection system wherein an inner tube is housed within an outer tube wherein the outer tube has a front end that is flared in a frustum shape to collect water. The inner tube defines an open chamber lined with a net or other collection apparatus which concludes with a conical cod end. An axial flow pump is situated within the collection system to facilitate the movement of water through the system thereby drawing particles in to be collected. The apparatus is paired with a subsea vehicle that allows for controlled collection and sampling. In various embodiments, the apparatus can be used to collect both bio particles such as plankton and non-bio particles such as plastics from the ocean. Where sampling is desired, the apparatus may include a disk after the conical cod end upon which the samples are collected.
An asymmetric propulsion mechanism capable of providing both axial thrust as well as lateral maneuverability from a single axis of rotation is described. The mechanism may be used on aquatic vehicles to minimize cost and maximize reliability and endurance. The mechanism comprises one or more propeller blades disposed asymmetrically around a rotating hub under the guidance of a control system including a motor capable of driving the propeller at various radial speeds throughout the course of a single revolution.
B63H 25/42 - Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'éléments propulsifs; Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide d'hélices uniquement utilisées à cet effet; Gouverne ou ancrage dynamique à l'aide de gouvernails portant des hélices
The present invention relates to a cobalamin acquisition protein, compositions containing the cobalamin acquisition protein, and the use of such compositions.
C07K 14/00 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés
C07K 14/405 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés provenant d'algues
G01N 33/82 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des vitamines
C07K 14/435 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61K 38/16 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
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Mechanical tether system for a submersible vehicle
A flexible lifting tether system for lifting a marine vehicle or object is described which is capable of significantly improving the primary characteristics of an existing cable by enhancing load-carrying capabilities (e.g. in air), modifying the tether to have altered specific gravities in water, and relieving torsional stresses when in operation.
B63C 7/00 - Renflouement de navires désemparés, échoués ou coulés; Récupération d'éléments de navires ou d'ameublements, p.ex. de coffres forts; Récupération d'autres objets immergés
B63B 21/20 - Adaptations des chaînes, amarres, aussières ou matériels analogues, ou de leurs éléments
The systems and methods described herein relate to an improved stretchable hose apparatus which enables the transmission of high-throughput signals along several conductors within a conductor cable. In particular, the stretchable hose enables consistent high speed communications and high power transmission between a buoyant object and an optional underwater device in all weather conditions by permitting compression of the conductor cable in a first range of hose extensions and limiting elastic elongation of the conductor cable in a second greater range up to full hose extension.
F16L 11/08 - Manches, c. à d. tuyaux flexibles en caoutchouc ou en matériaux plastiques flexibles avec armature noyée dans la paroi
G01V 1/16 - Séismologie; Prospection ou détection sismique ou acoustique Éléments récepteurs de signaux sismiques; Aménagements ou adaptations des éléments récepteurs
G10K 11/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour transmettre, conduire ou diriger le son en général; Procédés ou dispositifs de protection contre le bruit ou les autres ondes acoustiques ou pour amortir ceux-ci, en général
F16L 58/00 - Protection des tuyaux ou des accessoires pour tuyaux contre la corrosion ou l'entartrage
The present invention relates to a cobalamin acquisition protein, compositions containing the cobalamin acquisition protein, and the use of such compositions.
C07K 14/405 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés provenant d'algues
C07K 14/00 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés
G01N 33/82 - Analyse chimique de matériau biologique, p.ex. de sang ou d'urine; Test par des méthodes faisant intervenir la formation de liaisons biospécifiques par ligands; Test immunologique faisant intervenir des vitamines
C07K 14/435 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés provenant d'humains
A61K 38/16 - Peptides ayant plus de 20 amino-acides; Gastrines; Somatostatines; Mélanotropines; Leurs dérivés
A61K 38/00 - Préparations médicinales contenant des peptides
The present invention involves a system for the release of low relief, self-orienting deployable payloads from a platform such as an underwater vehicle and a mechanism of passive buoyancy compensation of the vehicle. The system secures one or more payloads by a vacuum force without an additional mechanical restraining mechanism and deployment of a payload is accomplished by disengaging the vacuum hold to release the payload for its intended function. Once deployed, the payload may reorient itself to a functional orientation without additional assistance.
B63B 1/00 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes
B63B 5/00 - Coques caractérisées par leur construction en un matériau non métallique
B63B 22/08 - Dispositifs d'ancrage comportant des moyens pour larguer ou pousser à la surface une bouée immergée, p.ex. pour marquer l'emplacement d'objets coulés
A portable, lightweight, and low relief profile turntable is equipped for the universal mounting of different winches and winch-type apparatus suitable for use on the deck of a ship or other surface. The turntable is capable of mounting to an increased number of potential locations on deck where it may be easily manipulated to achieve a useful direction and an optical fleet angle.
A submersible thruster, and methods of optimizing and using same, including selecting a motor with an efficiency of greater than 75 percent when operated at 250 rpm immersed in a pressure-resistant fluid, the motor having a drive shaft with a rotor and a stator matched to the rotor, the rotor and the stator being immersed in the pressure-resistant fluid and being separated by a gap less than or equal to 1mm. The motor is disposed in a housing to isolate the motor components from a liquid environment. A rear portion of the drive shaft extends through a low- friction shaft seal beyond the housing to drive at least one propeller within the liquid environment. Movement of the drive shaft is constrained to a radial and axial play each of less than 0.75 mm. The method further includes operating the motor at less than 50 percent of peak power, wherein said thruster operates at greater than 30 percent end-to-end thrust efficiency within the liquid environment.
An underwater system including at least one input device that is in sensory communication with water and generates input signals. The system further includes at least one optical transmitter and at least one optical receiver that allow omni-directional transmission and reception through water of optical signals representing the input signals, and allow data rates greater than 1 Mbps.
H04B 10/00 - Systèmes de transmission utilisant des ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes hertziennes, p.ex. les infrarouges, la lumière visible ou ultraviolette, ou utilisant des radiations corpusculaires, p.ex. les communications quantiques
H04B 10/80 - Aspects optiques concernant l’utilisation de la transmission optique pour des applications spécifiques non prévues dans les groupes , p.ex. alimentation par faisceau optique ou transmission optique dans l’eau
H04B 13/02 - Systèmes de transmission dans lesquels le milieu de propagation est constitué par la terre ou une grande masse d'eau la recouvrant, p.ex. télégraphie par le sol
University of Washington Center for Commercialization (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Van Mooy, Benjamin A. S.
Keil, Richard G.
Abrégé
According to one aspect, the invention relates to an aquatic sample analysis system adapted for in situ use. The system includes an incubation chamber having an optically clear portion and forming an opening for receiving a fluidic sample and apparatus for sealing the opening. The system also includes a sensor for sensing at least one parameter associated with the sample inside the chamber, a control module in communication with the sensor, and a power source.
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
A high-resolution in situ sensing system and method for providing continuous measurements of at least one dissolved gas including a sample liquid processing cell having at least a first conduit defining a first passage with at least one gas-permeable wall capable of passing the at least one pre-selected dissolved gas from the sample liquid into a reagent fluid. The at least one gas-permeable wall substantially resists flow of the sample liquid therethrough. Reagent fluid is directed through the first conduit while moving the sample liquid and the reagent fluid relative to each other in one of a concurrent and a countercurrent flow relationship to achieve either partial or full equilibration between the sample liquid and reagent fluid to generate at least partially equilibrated reagent fluid in a substantially continuous manner.
G01N 21/31 - Couleur; Propriétés 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
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
G01N 35/08 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes ; Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet en utilisant un courant d'échantillons discrets circulant dans une canalisation, p.ex. analyse à injection dans un écoulement
G01N 15/06 - Recherche de la concentration des suspensions de particules
G01N 15/00 - Recherche de caractéristiques de particules; Recherche de la perméabilité, du volume des pores ou de l'aire superficielle effective de matériaux poreux
A monitoring assembly and method to measure selected properties of water or other amorphous medium, including a carrier suitable for immersion in the medium and a sorbent module, held by the carrier and capable of being exposed to medium of interest, having at least one sorbent material capable of capturing at least a first, target item and a second, reference item from the medium during a sampling period. Preferably, a sensor module measures at least one parameter that is associated with the sampling period for the sorbent module.
An asymmetric propulsion mechanism capable of providing both axial thrust as well as lateral maneuverability from a single axis of rotation is described. The mechanism may be used on aquatic vehicles to minimize cost and maximize reliability and endurance. The mechanism comprises one or more propeller blades disposed asymmetrically around a rotating hub under the guidance of a control system including a motor capable of driving the propeller at various radial speeds throughout the course of a single revolution.
A flexible lifting tether system for lifting a marine vehicle or object is described which is capable of significantly improving the primary characteristics of an existing cable by enhancing load-carrying capabilities (e.g. in air), modifying the tether to have altered specific gravities in water, and relieving torsional stresses when in operation.
C12N 1/26 - Procédés utilisant des hydrocarbures ou milieux de culture en contenant
C12N 1/12 - Algues unicellulaires; Leurs milieux de culture
C12P 7/64 - Graisses; Huiles; Cires de type ester; Acides gras supérieurs, c. à d. ayant une chaîne continue d'au moins sept atomes de carbone liée à un groupe carboxyle; Huiles ou graisses oxydées
C07D 303/32 - Composés contenant des cycles oxirane avec des radicaux hydrocarbonés, substitués par des atomes d'oxygène liés par des liaisons simples ou doubles par des radicaux aldéhydiques ou cétoniques
A system and method to broadcast an optical signal through an amorphous medium, including a primary emitter capable of producing a primary optical signal during at least one broadcast period and capable of transmitting the primary optical signal through the amorphous medium. A secondary emitter, separate from the primary emitter and in operation during at least a portion of the broadcast period, produces a secondary emission detectable by a detector during the broadcast period. A signal entrainment controller, in communication with the primary emitter and the secondary emitter, synchronizes the secondary emitter with the primary emitter to generate a resultant signal of higher intensity than the primary signal by itself.
H04B 10/00 - Systèmes de transmission utilisant des ondes électromagnétiques autres que les ondes hertziennes, p.ex. les infrarouges, la lumière visible ou ultraviolette, ou utilisant des radiations corpusculaires, p.ex. les communications quantiques
H04B 10/80 - Aspects optiques concernant l’utilisation de la transmission optique pour des applications spécifiques non prévues dans les groupes , p.ex. alimentation par faisceau optique ou transmission optique dans l’eau
H04B 13/02 - Systèmes de transmission dans lesquels le milieu de propagation est constitué par la terre ou une grande masse d'eau la recouvrant, p.ex. télégraphie par le sol
Submersible technology capable of sampling and evaluating suspended particulate materials, including living and dead organisms, is disclosed herein. In addition to fluorescent imaging and analysis, the invention provides automated cell staining, cell sorting, particulate concentration, and organism recovery and preservation. These new technologies may be incorporated into a traditional “fully vertical flow path” cytometer configuration most suitable for anchored or suspended stationary embodiments, or in a novel modularized “low relief” configuration, suitable for integration into or on a submersible aquatic vehicle or in other low clearance installations, where it is important to limit the vertical height of the device.
G01N 15/14 - Recherche par des moyens électro-optiques
G01N 15/00 - Recherche de caractéristiques de particules; Recherche de la perméabilité, du volume des pores ou de l'aire superficielle effective de matériaux poreux
98.
N-wavelength interrogation system and method for multiple wavelength interferometers
In an interrogation system for multiple wavelength interferometers a fringe spectrum that includes non-quadrature-spaced radiation-intensity samples is analyzed to obtain a high resolution relative phase measurement of the optical path-length difference associated with the fringe spectrum. The fringe spectrum can be analyzed to obtain a fringe number and a quadrant as well, which can be combined with the relative phase measurement to obtain a high precision measurement of the absolute optical path-length difference. An environmental condition corresponding to the absolute optical path-length difference can be measured using the measurement of the absolute optical path-length difference.
G01D 5/26 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens optiques, c. à d. utilisant de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
99.
N-WAVELENGTH INTERROGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE WAVELENGTH INTERFEROMETERS
In an interrogation system for multiple wavelength interferometers a fringe spectrum that includes non-quadrature-spaced radiation-intensity samples is analyzed to obtain a high resolution relative phase measurement of the optical path-length difference associated with the fringe spectrum. The fringe spectrum can be analyzed to obtain a fringe number and a quadrant as well, which can be combined with the relative phase measurement to obtain a high precision measurement of the absolute optical path-length difference. An environmental condition corresponding to the absolute optical path-length difference can be measured using the measurement of the absolute optical path-length difference.
G01D 5/26 - Moyens mécaniques pour le transfert de la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible; Moyens pour convertir la grandeur de sortie d'un organe sensible en une autre variable, lorsque la forme ou la nature de l'organe sensible n'imposent pas un moyen de conversion déterminé; Transducteurs non spécialement adaptés à une variable particulière utilisant des moyens optiques, c. à d. utilisant de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
A thermal transfer system(10) for a pressure vessel(12) adapted for use in an underwater environment includes a housing(20) having a bore(30) adapted to receive a heat pipe(22). Embodiments of the housing include a mounting flange(32) for mounting the housing to the pressure vessel, a radially extending profile to enhance thermal transfer between the housing and the underwater environment, and an aperture in fluidic communication with the bore(30). A method of providing thermal transfer between an interior of the pressure vessel and the underwater environment includes inserting the heat pipe into the bore, sealing a distal end of the bore, and mounting the housing to the pressure vessel.
F28D 15/02 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur dans lesquels l'agent intermédiaire de transfert de chaleur en tubes fermés passe dans ou à travers les parois des canalisations dans lesquels l'agent se condense et s'évapore, p.ex. tubes caloporteurs
B63G 8/36 - Adaptations relatives aux installations de ventilation, refroidissement, chauffage ou conditionnement d'air
H05K 7/20 - Modifications en vue de faciliter la réfrigération, l'aération ou le chauffage
F28F 1/12 - Eléments 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 ces moyens étant uniquement à l'extérieur de l'élément tubulaire
