The World International Property Organization has granted a new patent to
HORIBA
Instruments, Inc. for a device that disperses dry particle samples into
an elementary particle state during the introduction of the sample to a particle
size measuring apparatus.
The World International Property Organization has granted a new patent to HORIBA
Instruments, Inc. for a device that disperses dry particle samples into an elementary
particle state during the introduction of the sample into a particle size measuring
apparatus. In a typical instrument, the user places the sample into a hopper,
which then distributes the sample into a feeder unit to regulate the flow rate
of the sample being delivered to the measuring unit. Often, the sample particles
adhere together due to electrostatic, magnetic or other similar forces even
in a dry state. The result can cause fluctuations of the sample flow and sample
dispersion which can lead to errors when the measuring apparatus attempts to
measure and analyze the sample.
The newly patented dry particle supplying device can better supply particles
in a homogeneous elementary state and a continuous flow rate, creating the most
accurate dry method testing in the industry. HORIBA congratulates Miroslav Pejcinovic,
the engineer who designed the device, for continuing the tradition of innovation
that exemplifies our company standards.