Measuring and testing – Liquid analysis or analysis of the suspension of solids in a... – By vibration
Patent
1997-07-31
1999-12-28
Williams, Hezron
Measuring and testing
Liquid analysis or analysis of the suspension of solids in a...
By vibration
G01N 2900
Patent
active
060065907
ABSTRACT:
A method and system for ultrasonically analyzing flowable products. The method includes the steps of providing a flowable product to be ultrasonically analyzed. In addition the method includes the steps of providing a means for generating and receiving ultrasonic waves, a processing unit, and a means for agitating the flowable product. A flowable product is agitated using the means for agitating. The means for generating and receiving ultrasonic waves is then placed in ultrasonic contact with the flowable product and ultrasonic waves are directed into the flowable product. Ultrasonic waves are received using the means for generating and receiving ultrasonic waves and the received waves are transmitted to the processing unit where they are processed by establishing respective vectors for a plurality of reflective contents of the flowable product and by comparing the respective vectors to a predetermined, acceptable statistical range of vectors. The system includes a means for conveying a flowable product where the means for conveying includes an agitating means for agitating the flowable product. The system further includes a means for generating and receiving a plurality of ultrasonic waves, a means for selectively placing the means for generating and receiving in ultrasonic contact with the flowable product on said means for conveying, and a processing means for analyzing ultrasonic waves received by the means for generating and receiving. The processing means includes a means for establishing respective vectors for a plurality of reflective contents of the flowable product and a means for comparing the respective vectors to a predetermined, acceptable statistical range of vectors.
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Abbott Laboratories
Hulseberg Daniels J.
Moller Richard A.
Williams Hezron
Woodworth Brian R.
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