| JMAR LLC Patent applications |
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| 20110066382 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING NORMAL LEVELS OF BACTERIA IN WATER USING A MULTIPLE ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING (MALS) INSTRUMENT - A particle detection system uses a camera to produce a picture based on the scattered light generated by a particle in a liquid medium, when a laser beam is incident on the particle. These pictures are then automatically analyzed through the use of a processing system (e.g., a computer). The processing system is configured to record the forward scattering intensity (e.g., amplitude) and the picture of the scattered light rays to generate a classification of the particle causing the scattering. Count rate and trends of the classified particles are monitored to detect a change that is representative of the overall health safety of the water or by knowing the levels of bacteria in process water, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) feed water, reject brine, and product water, the operator may better monitor the life and condition of the RO membrane. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20100027007 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A MULTIPLE ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING (MALS) INSTRUMENT HAVING TWO-DIMENSIONAL DETECTOR ARRAY - A particle detection system uses a reflective optic comprising a curved surface to detect high angle scattered light generated by a particle in a liquid medium, when a laser beam is incident on the particle. When the particles transit the laser beam, light is scattered in all directions and is described by MIE scattering theory for particles about the size of the wavelength of light and larger or Rayleigh Scattering when the particles are smaller than the wavelength of light. By using the reflective optic, the scattered light can be detected over angles that are greater than normally obtainable. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100007505 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING NORMAL LEVELS OF BACTERIA IN WATER USING A MULTIPLE ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING (MALS) INSTRUMENT - A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. Count rate and trends of the classified particles are monitored to detect a change that is representative of the overall health safety of the water or by knowing the levels of bacteria in process water, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) feed water, reject brine, and product water, the operator may better monitor the life and condition of the RO membrane. | 01-14-2010 |
