Plasma sensors and related methods

Details Plasma sensors and related methods Plasma sensors and related methods

2011-03-15

2011-03-15

Khuu, Cindy Hien-Dieu (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Statistical measurement

Reexamination Certificate

active

07908115

ABSTRACT:
Plasma sensors, systems and related methods are described. An example method for predicting an event includes providing a carrier signal across two electrodes and forming a plasma between the two electrodes. The example method also includes measuring a modulated signal from the plasma, manipulating the modulated signal to produce a value and comparing the value to a threshold. Finally, the example method includes determining the likelihood of the event based on the comparison.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5082421 (1992-01-01), Acton et al.
patent: 5141391 (1992-08-01), Acton et al.
patent: 5275528 (1994-01-01), Freeman et al.
patent: 5340271 (1994-08-01), Freeman et al.
patent: 6098010 (2000-08-01), Krener et al.
patent: 6793455 (2004-09-01), Prasad et al.
patent: 7275013 (2007-09-01), Matlis et al.
patent: 7605595 (2009-10-01), May
patent: 2006/0288703 (2006-12-01), Kurtz et al.
patent: 2007/0126292 (2007-06-01), Lugg
patent: 2008/0067283 (2008-03-01), Thomas
patent: 2009/0065064 (2009-03-01), Morris et al.
patent: 9855837 (1998-12-01), None
patent: 2007106863 (2007-09-01), None
Matlis et al., “A.C. Plasma Anemometer for Hypersonic Mach Number Experiments”, 2005, IEEE, pp. 245-256.
“PCT International Search Report,” issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Dec. 24, 2008, in connection with international application No. PCT/US08/79389, 3 Pages.
“PCT Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority,” issued bythe International Searching Authority on Dec. 24, 2008, in connection with international application No. PCT/US08/79389, 7 Pages.
“PCT International Search Report,” issued by the International Searching Authority on Feb. 2, 2009, in connection with international application No. PCT/US2008/084717, (2 pages).
“PCT Written Opinion of the International Searching Authority,” issued by the International Searching Authority on Feb. 2, 2009, in connection with international application No. PCT/US2008/084717, (4 pages).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Plasma sensors and related methods does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Plasma sensors and related methods, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Plasma sensors and related methods will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2660194