Ionwerks, Inc.

Other

The Texas A&m University System

Thomas F Egan

J Albert Schultz

Steven Ulrich

Michael V Ugarov

Kelley L Waters

Agnès Tempez

Marc Gonin

Katrin Fuhrer

Valeri V Raznikov

Michael Ugarov

Ernest K Lewis

Valerie E Vaughn

William Aaron Burton

Vladislav V Zelenov

Michael I McCully

Kent J Gillig

Marina O Raznikova

David H Russell

John A McLean

Yvon Le Beyec

John Albert Schultz

Agnes Tempez

Alexander R Pikhtelev

Gennadiy Savenkov

Valeriy V Raznikov

Serge D Negra

Serge Della-Negra

Valentin A Tarasenko

Kelly L Waters

Albert J Schultz

Serge Della University Paris Sud Negra

Yvon University Paris Sud Le Bayec

Methods and devices for mass spectrometry are described, specifically the use of nanoparticulate implantation as a matrix for secondary ion and more generally secondary particles. A photon beam source or a nanoparticulate beam source can be used a desorption source or a primary ion/primary particle source.

Nanoparticulate assisted nanoscale molecular imaging by mass spectrometry

Portable lifting and transferring techniques for assisting in the mobility of disabled persons are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a portable lifting and transferring apparatus for assisting disabled persons that is compact, lightweight, and portable for use in different locations. Preferably, such an apparatus would provide multiple pivot points for providing multiple degrees of maneuvering freedom when lifting and transferring disabled persons and/or their mobility devices and for providing compatibility with a wide range of vehicles. The techniques may also be realized in other embodiments as disclosed herein.

Portable lifting and transferring techniques

A lifting and transferring apparatus and method are disclosed. In some embodiments, the apparatus may be realized as a power lift and transfer system which has the capability of attaching to, lifting, and carrying a mobility device for a person with a disability in conjunction with a wide variety of vehicles. The unique design of the apparatus eliminates a typical platform structure that is often incorporated by other devices and substitutes an interlocking mechanism which comprises a docking device on the personal mobility device and a mated receiver on the apparatus, thus saving significant weight and bulk. A unique swivel swing-away design incorporates a swing away hinge in a space between a hitch and the apparatus instead of in a space between the apparatus and the mobility device and platform.

Lifting and transferring apparatus and method

A power lift system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the mobility device in and out of a vehicle from a position adjacent to a user or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle.

Power lift system and method

A power lift and transfer system and method are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the power lift and transfer system and method may be realized as a power lift and transfer system. The power lift and transfer system may move, stow, and carry a mobility device for a user with a disability, and then assist the person with the disability to transfer in and out of a vehicle. The power lift and transfer system may further transport the wheeled or other mobility device from a position in a rear or on top of the vehicle to passenger or driver areas of the vehicle, and then assist the user by means of a conveyor belt to transfer laterally into the automobile seat.

Power lift and transfer system and method

A compact multi-motion lifting and transferring apparatus and a method of operating same are disclosed. In one particular embodiment, the apparatus may comprise an intermediary support member configured to be rotated about a substantially vertical axis, an electrically or hydraulically powered up/down extension arm, a support member for supporting a seat for accommodating at least one person, and a latching mechanism for securing the seat and seat support mechanism in a fully stowed position suitable for traveling in a vehicle.

Compact multi-motion lifting and transferring apparatus and method of operating same

Nanoparticulate assisted nanoscale molecular imaging by mass spectrometery

Described is an analytical method and apparatus for counting and measuring the flight time of secondary electrons, secondary ions and neutrals, scattered ions and/or neutrals and for correlating coincidences between these while maintaining a continuous un-pulsed, micro-focused, primary particle beam for impinging a surface for purposes of microprobe imaging and microanalysis.

Time-of-flight spectrometry and spectroscopy of surfaces

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Thomas F Egan