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Sensor assembly
Patent • #6,720,550. A ribbon-like sensor assembly is described wherein a length of an optical fiber embedded within a similar lengths of a prepreg tow. The fiber is "sandwiched" by two layers of the prepreg tow which are merged to form a single consolidated ribbon. The consolidated ribbon achieving a generally uniform...

Sensor sentinel computing device
Patent • #9,405,283. Technologies pertaining to authenticating data output by sensors in an industrial environment are described herein. A sensor sentinel computing device receives time-series data from a sensor by way of a wireline connection. The sensor sentinel computing device generates a validation signal that is a function of the time-series signal....

Sensor system that uses embedded optical fibers
Patent • #10,161,924. Sensor systems including an interferometer system are disclosed herein. In a general embodiment, the sensor system includes an optical fiber that is embedded into a sample, where the optical fiber has a reflective tip. The optical fiber is optically coupled to a sensor and a detector of the laser...

Sensored fiber reinforced polymer grate
Patent • #9,720,156. Various technologies described herein pertain to a sensored grate that can be utilized for various security fencing applications. The sensored grate includes a grate framework and an embedded optical fiber. The grate framework is formed of a molded polymer such as, for instance, molded fiber reinforced polymer. Further, the...

Sensors & Detectors
Technology Area • The Sensors & Detectors technology area contains state-of-the-art sensors and detectors for global security applications. These advancements are the result of integrating advanced science and technology into critical operational systems.  The technology area also contains specialized portfolios related to:  Biological & Chemical Detection Surveillance & ReconnaissanceRemote SensingRadiation DetectionMeasurement SystemsInertial Sensors

Separating semiconductor devices from substrate by etching graded composition release layer disposed between semiconductor devices and substrate including forming protuberances that reduce stiction
Patent • #9,029,239. A method includes etching a release layer that is coupled between a plurality of semiconductor devices and a substrate with an etch. The etching includes etching the release layer between the semiconductor devices and the substrate until the semiconductor devices are at least substantially released from the substrate. The...

Separation of Polar Molecules
Featured Opportunity • Summary Traditionally, organic polar substance separations, especially chemically related polar substance separations, have been very difficult to achieve. Description Sandia has developed a novel separations media using a crystalline manganese phosphate composition which can be used to separate multiple organic polar substances based the degree of branching, location of the...

Separations method for polar molecules
Patent • #6,767,469. A method for separating at least one compound from a liquid mixture containing different compounds where anew crystalline manganese phosphate composition with the formula Mn.sub.3 (PO.sub.4).sub.4.2(H.sub.3 NCH.sub.2 CH.sub.2).sub.3 N.6(H.sub.2 O) is dispersed in the liquid mixture, selectively intercalating one or more compounds into the crystalline structure of the Mn.sub.3...

Series tee splitter for impedance measurements
Patent • #11754605. A series tee splitter comprises a primary electromagnetic transmission line and a secondary electromagnetic transmission line that is placed in a series path with the primary electromagnetic transmission line, wherein a load is attached to the end of the secondary electromagnetic transmission line and a network analyzer is connected...

Shape-Preserving Polymeric Replication of Biological Materials
Featured Opportunity • A process for generating polymeric replicas of biological cells and soft tissues that retain the structure and mechanical properties of their natural counterparts Novel and more sophisticated three-dimensional (3D) soft materials are needed to meet rising demand in flexible electronics, soft robotics, and tissue engineering. In particular, the ability to...

Shape-preserving polymeric replication of biological matter
Patent • #10,538,632. The present invention relates to a method of forming silica nanolayers on or within a biological sample, thereby capturing structural details that are present in the sample. The resultant silica composite or silica replica, in turn, can be employed as a template for a replica having those structural details...

Shape-preserving polymeric replication of biological matter
Patent • #10,947,349. The present invention relates to a method of forming silica nanolayers on or within a biological sample, thereby capturing structural details that are present in the sample. The resultant silica composite or silica replica, in turn, can be employed as a template for a replica having those structural details...

Shape-preserving transformations of organic matter and compositions thereof
Patent • #9,989,447. The present invention relates to methods of transforming organic matter into organic-inorganic composites, inorganic replicas, or conductive replicas. Organic matter, such as biological cells and tissue and organs, can be converted into such composites and replicas using the methods described herein. In particular, such methods transform organic matter (into...

Shaped fiber composites
Patent • #9,834,649. A composite article is disclosed that has non-circular fibers embedded in a polymer matrix. The composite article has improved damage tolerance, toughness, bending, and impact resistance compared to composites having traditional round fibers.

Shaping the spectrum of random-phase radar waveforms
Patent • #9,645,228. The various technologies presented herein relate to generation of a desired waveform profile in the form of a spectrum of apparently random noise (e.g., white noise or colored noise), but with precise spectral characteristics. Hence, a waveform profile that could be readily determined (e.g., by a spoofing system) is...

Shear horizontal surface acoustic wave (SH-SAW) resonators and arrays thereof
Patent • #10,261,078. The present application relates to a biosensor that employs an acoustic cavity to store mechanical energy. In particular examples, the biosensor includes an electrode region and one or more reflector regions to form the acoustic cavity, as well as a functionalized active area disposed in proximity to the cavity....

Short pulse neutron generator
Patent • #9,408,286. Short pulse neutron generators are described herein. In a general embodiment, the short pulse neutron generator includes a Blumlein structure. The Blumlein structure includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate, a third conductive plate, at least one of an inductor or a resistor, a switch, and a...

Short pulse neutron generator
Patent • #10,278,276. Short pulse neutron generators are described herein. In a general embodiment, the short pulse neutron generator includes a Blumlein structure. The Blumlein structure includes a first conductive plate, a second conductive plate, a third conductive plate, at least one of an inductor or a resistor, a switch, and a...

Side-emitting fiber optic position sensor
Patent • #7,329,857. A side-emitting fiber optic position sensor and method of determining an unknown position of an object by using the sensor. In one embodiment, a concentrated beam of light source illuminates the side of a side-emitting fiber optic at an unknown axial position along the fiber's length. Some of this...

Silica substrate or portion formed from oxidation of monocrystalline silicon
Patent • #6,592,835. A method is disclosed for forming an inclusion-free silica substrate using a monocrystalline silicon substrate as the starting material and oxidizing the silicon substrate to convert it entirely to silica. The oxidation process is performed from both major surfaces of the silicon substrate using a conventional high-pressure oxidation system....
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