Marine payload handling craft and system

    公开(公告)号:US20060191457A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-31

    申请号:US10563349

    申请日:2004-06-14

    Applicant: Robert Murphy

    Inventor: Robert Murphy

    Abstract: A marine handling craft and system is intended for use in deploying, inspecting and receiving vessels and payloads to and from locations on, under, over or near water and wet soils in potentially turbulent aquatic or atmospheric conditions. The marine handling craft may operate as a robot, or deployed from a crane or boom on a mother ship or other platform or helicopter so that it can transport and mate and dock at various locations, such as supply ships or autonomous marine vessels, at a stand off distance to limit potential harm to valuable assets. A sliding fastener and track are included on the marine handling craft so that it can be tethered and lifted by a single line or cable, and so can be manipulated by a single crane or helicopter. The utility of the handling craft is not limited to the transport of payloads and it may function as a stand-alone vessel for various remote sensing purposes. Smart communication between the marine handling craft and other vessels or other nodes in a distributed computer network facilitates simultaneous, hierarchical and multi-tasking control of the craft and permits verification and inspection of payloads, which might otherwise cause damage when proximate to more valuable assets.

    Memory cell having an electric field programmable storage element, and method of operating same
    92.
    发明申请
    Memory cell having an electric field programmable storage element, and method of operating same 审中-公开
    具有电场可编程存储元件的存储单元及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050212022A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-29

    申请号:US10964382

    申请日:2004-10-13

    Abstract: Disclosed is a memory cell having an access transistor and an electric field programmable bi-stable element. The access transistor may be a (N-channel or P-channel) MOSFET transistor having a gate, source or drain region coupled to the electric field programmable bi-stable or multi-stable element (hereinafter collectively, “bi-stable element” unless expressly indicated otherwise). The access transistor facilitates selective and controllable programming and reading of the electric field programmable bi-stable element. Also disclosed is a plurality of memory cells, each having a unique, different and/or distinct electric field programmable bi-stable element and a common access transistor and a common access transistor. In yet another aspect, a differential memory cell having a plurality of memory cells configured to store complementary data states is disclosed. The differential memory cell includes first memory cell and second memory cell wherein the first memory cell maintains a complementary state relative to second memory cell. The first and second memory cells include a common access transistor and unique, different and/or distinct electric field programmable bi-stable element, or each includes an access transistor and an electric field programmable bi-stable element. Finally, a complementary memory cell having an N-channel type memory cell (an N-channel access transistor and an electric field programmable bi-stable element) and a P-channel type memory cell (a P-channel access transistor and an electric field programmable bi-stable element) is disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 公开了具有存取晶体管和电场可编程双稳态元件的存储单元。 存取晶体管可以是具有耦合到电场可编程双稳态或多稳定元件(以下统称为“双稳态元件”)的栅极,源极或漏极区域的(N沟道或P沟道)MOSFET晶体管,除非 另外明确指出)。 存取晶体管有助于电场可编程双稳态元件的选择性和可控编程和读取。 还公开了多个存储单元,每个存储单元具有唯一的,不同的和/或不同的电场可编程双稳态元件和公共存取晶体管和公共存取晶体管。 在另一方面,公开了一种具有配置成存储互补数据状态的多个存储单元的差分存储单元。 差分存储单元包括第一存储单元和第二存储单元,其中第一存储单元保持相对于第二存储单元的互补状态。 第一和第二存储器单元包括公共存取晶体管和独特的,不同的和/或不同的电场可编程双稳态元件,或者每个都包括存取晶体管和电场可编程的双稳态元件。 最后,具有N沟道型存储单元(N沟道存取晶体管和电场可编程双稳态元件)和P沟道型存储单元(P沟道存取晶体管和电场 可编程双稳态元件)。

    System and method for a user-configurable, removable media-based, multi-package installer
    93.
    发明申请
    System and method for a user-configurable, removable media-based, multi-package installer 审中-公开
    用于可配置的,可移动的基于媒体的多包安装程序的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20050193389A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-01

    申请号:US11067079

    申请日:2005-02-25

    CPC classification number: G06F8/61

    Abstract: The disclosed system and method provide an administrative software application allowing a user to organize files into groups, create file packages from one or more file groups, place the file packages onto removable media, and use the installer software application residing on the removable media to select and install file packages onto handheld devices in the absence of a desktop or laptop computer. A method of installing file packages stored on a removable media onto a hand held device includes the steps of (a) automatically launching an installation application on the hand held device from a removable media, and (b) automatically installing at least one pre-selected file package onto the hand held device using the installation application.

    Abstract translation: 所公开的系统和方法提供管理软件应用程序,允许用户将文件组织成组,从一个或多个文件组创建文件包,将文件包放置在可移动介质上,并使用驻留在可移动介质上的安装程序软件应用程序来选择 并且在没有桌面或笔记本电脑的情况下将文件包安装到手持设备上。 将存储在可移动介质上的文件包安装到手持设备上的方法包括以下步骤:(a)从可移动介质自动地在手持设备上启动安装应用程序,以及(b)自动安装至少一个预先选择的 文件包使用安装应用程序到手持设备上。

    Apparatus and method for labeling a layup of sheet material
    95.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for labeling a layup of sheet material 有权
    用于标记片材上层的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06655436B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-12-02

    申请号:US09579688

    申请日:2000-05-26

    Abstract: A labeling head includes a printing unit and an applicator foot assembly for printing and applying labels onto a layup of material. The printing unit is integral to the labeling head and prints each label prior to applying the label to the layup. The applicator foot assembly transfers the printed label onto the layup. The labeling head of the present invention can be used either with a cutter, a spreader or as a standalone unit. The labeling head of the present invention prints and prepares labels while the cutter head cuts the part. Once the part is cut, the labeling head applies the prepared label onto the cut part. The labeling head also includes a layup height sensor allowing the labels to be applied to layup having varying heights.

    Abstract translation: 标签头包括印刷单元和用于将标签印刷并施加到材料叠层上的施用器脚组件。 打印单元是标签头的一部分,并在将标签应用于上层之前打印每个标签。 涂抹脚组件将印刷的标签转印到叠层上。 本发明的标签头可以与切割器,撒布机或独立单元一起使用。 本发明的贴标头在切割头部切割时打印并准备标签。 一旦切割零件,标签头将准备好的标签应用于切割部分。 标签头还包括一个铺垫高度传感器,允许将标签应用于具有不同高度的上铺。

    Automated corn popping apparatus with oil conduit system
    96.
    发明授权
    Automated corn popping apparatus with oil conduit system 失效
    具有油管系统的自动玉米爆破装置

    公开(公告)号:US6098526A

    公开(公告)日:2000-08-08

    申请号:US306369

    申请日:1999-05-06

    CPC classification number: G07F17/0085 A23L7/187 G07F17/0078

    Abstract: This invention discloses an automated corn popping apparatus including a kettle, a support arrangement for supporting and operating the kettle, a display arrangement for enclosing the corn popping apparatus, a controller for automatically operating the corn popping apparatus, and a conduit system for introducing cooking oil into the kettle. In a preferred embodiment, the kettle includes a kettle and an agitator mechanism. A support arrangement includes a mechanism for rotating the kettle from a position for popping corn to a position for dumping corn into the display arrangement. Also, a shaft mechanism is used for raising and lowering the lid and rotating the agitator mechanism. The shaft mechanism is in fluid association with a source of cooking oil at one end of its length, and has apertures located near the other end of its length so as to provide a conduit for the supply of cooking oil directly into the kettle. The controller includes actuators for necessary mechanical movement, sensors to determine component positions, and a programmer to receive sensor signals and control actuators to achieve automatic corn popping.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种自动化玉米爆破装置,包括壶,用于支撑和操作水壶的支撑装置,用于封闭玉米弹出装置的显示装置,用于自动操作玉米爆破装置的控制器和用于引入烹饪油的导管系统 进入水壶。 在一个优选实施例中,该壶包括一个水壶和一个搅拌机构。 支撑装置包括用于将壶从用于将玉米移动到将玉米倒入显示装置的位置的位置的机构。 此外,轴机构用于升高和降低盖子并旋转搅拌器机构。 轴机构在其长度的一端处与烹饪油的源流体相关联,并且具有位于其长度的另一端附近的孔,以便提供用于将烹饪油直接供应到釜中的导管。 控制器包括用于必要的机械运动的致动器,用于确定部件位置的传感器,以及用于接收传感器信号和控制致动器以实现自动玉米爆破的编程器。

    Automated corn popping apparatus
    97.
    发明授权
    Automated corn popping apparatus 失效
    自动玉米爆破装置

    公开(公告)号:US5771779A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-30

    申请号:US728363

    申请日:1996-10-09

    CPC classification number: G07F17/0085 A23L7/187 G07F17/0078

    Abstract: This invention discloses an automated corn popping apparatus including a kettle assembly, a support arrangement for supporting and operating the kettle assembly, a display arrangement for enclosing the corn popping apparatus, and control means for automatically operating the corn popping apparatus. In a preferred embodiment, the kettle assembly includes a cast metal popping kettle and an agitator mechanism supported by a base adapted to receive pivot shafts. The support arrangement includes a mechanism for rotating the kettle assembly from a position for popping corn to a position for dumping corn into the display arrangement and a mechanism for raising and lowering the lid and rotating the agitator mechanism. The control means includes actuators for necessary mechanical movement, sensors of component position, and programmable means to receive sensor signals and control actuators to achieve the automatic popping of popcorn.

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种自动化玉米爆破装置,包括壶组件,用于支撑和操作壶组件的支撑装置,用于封闭玉米弹出装置的显示装置和用于自动操作玉米弹出装置的控制装置。 在优选实施例中,壶组件包括铸造金属弹出水壶和由适于容纳枢转轴的基座支撑的搅拌器机构。 支撑装置包括用于将壶组件从用于将玉米移动到用于将玉米倒入显示装置的位置的机构,以及用于升高和降低盖子并使搅拌器机构旋转的机构。 控制装置包括用于必要的机械运动的致动器,部件位置的传感器和用于接收传感器信号和控制致动器以实现爆米花自动爆破的可编程装置。

    Apparatus and method for making precipitation audible
    98.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for making precipitation audible 失效
    用于使沉淀物听到的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US4949385A

    公开(公告)日:1990-08-14

    申请号:US173809

    申请日:1988-03-28

    Applicant: Robert Murphy

    Inventor: Robert Murphy

    CPC classification number: G10K1/06 G10K1/10

    Abstract: A series of substantially horizontally disposed and extended chimes are mounted upon a bracket and positioned to interrupt the fall of rain adjacent a building. The impact of rain or other precipitation upon the chimes gives forth a pleasing sound which is soothing and in many cases soporific for the individuals within the building. The chime means may be of various shapes and arrangements and a transmission apparatus may be provided to conduct the sound of the chimes into the building structure, although the sound of the rain will normally be conducted through an open window or the like into the interior during the sleeping or resting periods of individuals within the building.

    Abstract translation: 一系列基本上水平布置和延伸的气泡安装在支架上并定位成中断了建筑物附近的雨水坠落。 雨或其他降水对钟声的影响给人一种令人愉快的声音,舒缓,在许多情况下,这些声音对建筑物内的个人来说都是如此。 钟声装置可以具有各种形状和布置,并且可以提供传输装置以将铃声传播到建筑结构中,尽管雨的声音通常将通过打开的窗户等进入内部, 建筑物内个人的睡眠或休息时间。

    Power feeding submarine telecommunications systems
    99.
    发明授权
    Power feeding submarine telecommunications systems 失效
    供电海底电讯系统

    公开(公告)号:US4641372A

    公开(公告)日:1987-02-03

    申请号:US652467

    申请日:1984-09-20

    CPC classification number: H04B3/44 Y10T307/555 Y10T307/615 Y10T307/642

    Abstract: An optical undersea telecommunications system has a main cable (1) which branches (BU1) near a landfall to two separate stations. Each branch (71,81) supplies half the current of the main cable (1) for powering the regenerators. In the event of a fault in a branch (e.g. 81) caused by an anchor or fishing gear, the operations branch (71) regenerator (e.g 11) can supply the full current (I) via a zener diode power feed and bypass circuit and high voltage diodes (D1,D2) automatically prevent leakage of current back to the fault.

    Abstract translation: 光学海底电信系统具有主缆(1),其在靠近登陆的两个分开的站点处分支(BU1)。 每个分支(71,81)提供主电缆(1)的一半电流来为再生器供电。 在由锚或渔具引起的分支(例如81)发生故障的情况下,操作分支(71)再生器(例如11)可以通过齐纳二极管供电和旁路电路提供全电流(I),并且 高压二极管(D1,D2)自动防止电流泄漏回到故障。

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