公开(公告)号：US06469457B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09782170

申请日：2001-02-13

Applicant: Michael Callahan

Inventor： Michael Callahan

IPC: G05F100

CPC classification number: H05B37/02 ,  H05B37/0254 ,  H05B37/029 ,  Y10S323/905

Abstract: Improvements to lighting systems, especially for entertainment and architectural applications are disclosed, including apparatus that permit a user to readily field-configure power distribution to branch circuits to be dimmed or un-dimmed, single- or multi-phase, as required; communication of data over existing power wiring by variations in output of dimmers; and improved methods for generating, managing, and distributing data specifying the physical and electrical configurations of a lighting system.

Abstract translation: 公开了对照明系统的改进，特别是用于娱乐和建筑应用的照明系统，包括允许用户根据需要容易地对分支电路进行调光或未调光的功率分配的设备，单模或多相; 通过调光器输出的变化，通过现有电源线进行数据通讯; 以及用于生成，管理和分发指定照明系统的物理和电气配置的数据的改进方法。

公开(公告)号：US06173463B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-16

申请号：US09222334

申请日：1998-12-29

Applicant: Michael Callahan ,  Roger Verhulst ,  Jeffrey S. Phelps ,  Ronald D. Nelson

Inventor： Michael Callahan ,  Roger Verhulst ,  Jeffrey S. Phelps ,  Ronald D. Nelson

IPC: H47C2100

CPC classification number: A47C21/00 ,  A47C17/64

Abstract: An accessory for use with a bed or cot having a frame is described. The accessory has a first upright member joined to a first corner of the frame, a second upright member joined to a second corner of the frame, and a variable length cross member connected to the first and second upright members to form a stable, substantially U-shaped structure therewith. Each of the upright members is also connected to a respective leg member of the bed or cot to provide improved stability for the accessory. Further, each upright member has a plurality of hooks for allowing a user to hang clothes, equipment, and other personal items. The cross member is provided with apertures at its ends for receiving the tip portions of the upright members and for allowing the tip portions to extend above the cross member. By allowing the tips of the upright members to extend above the cross member so that a user is able to put slidable devices for holding objects, such as a clothes hanger, on the cross member and not have them slide off the ends of the cross member.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于具有框架的床或床的附件。 附件具有连接到框架的第一角部的第一直立构件，连接到框架的第二角部的第二直立构件和连接到第一和第二直立构件的可变长度的横向构件，以形成稳定的，基本上为U 形结构。 每个直立构件还连接到床或床的相应腿部构件，以提供附件的改进的稳定性。 此外，每个直立构件具有多个钩子，用于允许使用者挂衣服，设备和其他个人物品。 横向构件在其端部设置有孔，用于容纳直立构件的顶端部分，并允许顶端部分在横向构件上方延伸。 通过允许直立构件的尖端在横向构件上方延伸，使得使用者能够将可滑动的装置（诸如衣架）保持在横向构件上，并且不使它们从横梁的端部滑出 。

公开(公告)号：US6113985A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-05

申请号：US300053

申请日：1999-04-27

Applicant: Michael J. Suscavage ,  Meckie T. Harris ,  David F. Bliss ,  John S. Bailey ,  Michael Callahan

Inventor： Michael J. Suscavage ,  Meckie T. Harris ,  David F. Bliss ,  John S. Bailey ,  Michael Callahan

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  C23C16/30 ,  C23C16/08

CPC classification number: C23C16/303 ,  C23C14/3414

Abstract: Using a GaN growth furnace, at least three different techniques can be used for forming the targets for the deposition of thin films. In the first, nitrides can be deposited as a dense coating on a target backing plate for use as a target. In this approach, the backing plate is placed near the Group III metal. During processing, the Group III metal or metal halide vaporizes and reacts with the nitrogen source to deposit a dense polycrystalline layer on the backing plate. To build up a thick layer on the backing plate, the backing plate is repeatedly placed in the processing furnace until a satisfactory thickness is attained. For the second approach, a properly shaped reaction vessel, the dense, thick Group III nitride crust that forms on top of the Group III metal during the process can be used directly or mechanically altered to meet the size requirements for a sputtering target holder. As a third approach, the Group III nitride material can be ground into a fine powder using traditional ceramic powder processing methods and then pressed to consolidate the powder into a sputtering target. The third processing option would typically lead to a low density target; however, this "green" compact can then be reinserted into the same processing apparatus that the original powder was synthesized to infiltrate the open pores with the same or another group III metal nitride. This would produce a high density, thick target.

Abstract translation: 使用GaN生长炉，可以使用至少三种不同的技术来形成用于沉积薄膜的靶。 首先，可以将氮化物作为致密涂层沉积在目标背板上以用作靶。 在这种方法中，背板放置在III族金属附近。 在加工过程中，III族金属或金属卤化物蒸发并与氮源反应，以在背板上沉积致密的多晶层。 为了在背板上建立厚层，将背板重复放置在处理炉中，直到达到令人满意的厚度。 对于第二种方法，适当成形的反应容器，在工艺过程中形成在III族金属顶部上的致密，厚的III族氮化物外壳可直接或机械地改变以满足溅射靶架的尺寸要求。 作为第三种方法，可以使用传统的陶瓷粉末处理方法将III族氮化物材料研磨成细粉末，然后压制以将粉末固结成溅射靶。 第三种处理方案通常会导致低密度目标; 然而，这种“绿色”压块然后可以重新插入与原始粉末合成以相同或另一III族金属氮化物渗透开孔的相同处理装置中。 这将产生高密度，厚的目标。

公开(公告)号：US5672941A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-30

申请号：US473637

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Michael Callahan ,  John K. Chester ,  Robert M. Goddard

Inventor： Michael Callahan ,  John K. Chester ,  Robert M. Goddard

IPC: F02B75/02 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B39/08 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H05B37/029 ,  H05B39/048 ,  H05B39/083 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  H02M2005/2937

Abstract: Lamp dimmers are disclosed in which, in the course of varying average power supplied to the lamp load, the semiconductor power control devices transition between one and the other of substantially conductive and non-conductive power conditions, the duration of the transition by the power control devices themselves is increased beyond the minimum possible duration to reduce generated EMI. The dimmers disclosed provide for varying the direction, duration, shape, and phase angle of transitions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种灯调光器，其中在提供给灯负载的平均功率变化的过程中，半导体功率控制装置在基本上导电和非导电功率条件之间的一个或者另一个之间转换，通过功率控制的转变的持续时间 器件本身增加超过最小可能持续时间以减少产生的EMI。 所公开的调光器提供改变转变的方向，持续时间，形状和相位角。

公开(公告)号：US5455490A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-03

申请号：US21362

申请日：1993-02-23

Applicant: Michael Callahan ,  John K. Chester ,  Robert M. Goddard

Inventor： Michael Callahan ,  John K. Chester ,  Robert M. Goddard

IPC: F02B75/02 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B39/08 ,  G05F1/00

CPC classification number: F21V23/04 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H05B37/029 ,  H05B39/048 ,  H05B39/083 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  H02M2005/2937

Abstract: A lighting control system distributes both the alternating current supply and control signals representing desired adjustments to fixture parameters, such as intensity, via connections including power contacts and, for control signals, an electrically isolating coupling comprising an effective source and detector.

Abstract translation: 照明控制系统通过包括电源触点的连接以及用于控制信号将包括有效源和检测器的电隔离耦合将表示期望调整的交流电源和控制信号分配给诸如强度的固定装置参数。

公开(公告)号：US4974286A

公开(公告)日：1990-12-04

申请号：US498729

申请日：1990-03-26

Applicant: Davin Stowell ,  Michael Callahan

Inventor： Davin Stowell ,  Michael Callahan

IPC: A47G19/00 ,  A46B5/02 ,  A47G21/00 ,  A47J43/28 ,  A47J45/06 ,  B25G1/10

CPC classification number: B25G1/10 ,  Y10S16/12 ,  Y10T16/466 ,  Y10T16/476 ,  Y10T74/20828

Abstract: A universal handle for household and other hand-held implements, the handle being adapted to ergonomically render the implement to which it is applied useable by individuals who have diffculty in firmly grasping a conventional handle. The universal handle, which is fabricated of elastomeric material having good thermal insulation and cushioning properties, includes an internal cavity to socket the core shank of the implement. The handle has an elliptical cross section, the opposing sides of the handle adjacent its upper end each having a concave depression, in each of which an array of spaced, flexible fins is anchored to define a depressible grip site. When the fingers of a user's hand are clenched about the handle, the internal region of the resultant fist conforms to the form of the handle to provide a good grip thereon, the thumb and forefinger pressing into the grip sites to enhance the user's grip on the handle.

公开(公告)号：US4931916A

公开(公告)日：1990-06-05

申请号：US229581

申请日：1988-08-08

Applicant: Michael Callahan

Inventor： Michael Callahan

IPC: F21S8/00 ,  F21S10/06 ,  F21V14/04

CPC classification number: F21S10/06 ,  F21V14/04 ,  F21W2131/406

Abstract: A light projector, suitable for entertainment lighting and comprising a light source and associated light collecting means producing an elongated beam having an optical centerline that is preferably substantially horizontal, is provided with a means, typically a mirror, mounted to a first support adapted for rotation about an axis coincident with that centerline, for redirecting the beam through a first plane perpendicular to that substantially horizontal axis and centerline. A second mirror is rotatably mounted to the first support so that the redirected beam falls upon it, redirecting the beam a second time, through a second plane perpendicular to the centerline of the beam in the region between the first and second mirrors; a second plane that is also substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the first support. The first support is supported for rotation about said axis on both sides of the means for redirecting.

Abstract translation: 一种适用于娱乐照明并且包括光源和相关联的光收集装置的光投影仪，其产生具有优选地基本上水平的光学中心线的细长光束，其具有安装到适于旋转的第一支撑件的装置，通常为反射镜 围绕与该中心线重合的轴线，用于将梁通过垂直于该基本上水平的轴线和中心线的第一平面重定向。 第二反射镜被可旋转地安装到第一支撑件上，使得重定向的光束落在其上，使光束再次通过在第一和第二反射镜之间的区域中垂直于光束的中心线的第二平面重定向; 还基本上平行于第一支撑件的旋转轴线的第二平面。 第一支撑件用于围绕所述轴线在用于重定向的装置的两侧上旋转。

公开(公告)号：US4797795A

公开(公告)日：1989-01-10

申请号：US66790

申请日：1987-06-25

Applicant: Michael Callahan

Inventor： Michael Callahan

IPC: F21S8/00 ,  H05B37/02 ,  G03B15/02

CPC classification number: H05B37/029 ,  F21W2131/406

Abstract: Improvements are disclosed to systems adapted for the control of automated or variable parameter lighting fixtures and devices capable of varying a plurality of beam parameters such as the pan, tilt, size, shape, color, and focus on the basis of desired adjustments stored by the control system for each of a plurality of desired lighting effects. Such a control system is provided with a means, such as a port, for coupling to an external device having at least one output and capable of a plurality of conditions each of which may be used to identify a different lighting effect so that the operation of the control system and the external device may be synchronized. One such external device may be a lighting memory controller adapted for the adjustment of desired intensity values and coupled to dimmers, such that the selection of a desired lighting effect by one such control system can automatically cause the other such control system to recall any stored adjustments for the same lighting effect, whereby the operation of large numbers of conventional lighting fixtures can be synchronized with that of automated fixtures while permitting the use of a separate control system for each.

Abstract translation: 公开了适用于控制自动或可变参数照明灯具和装置的系统的改进，所述装置和装置能够基于由所述平板，倾斜，大小，形状，颜色和焦点等所存储的期望的调整而改变多个光束参数 控制系统用于多个期望的照明效果中的每一个。 这样的控制系统具有诸如端口的装置，用于耦合到具有至少一个输出的外部设备，并且能够使用多个条件，每个条件可用于识别不同的照明效果，使得操作 控制系统和外部设备可以同步。 一个这样的外部设备可以是适于调整期望强度值并耦合到调光器的照明存储器控制器，使得由一个这样的控制系统选择期望的照明效果可以自动地使另一个这样的控制系统调用任何存储的调整 对于相同的照明效果，由此大量常规照明灯具的操作可以与自动灯具的操作同步，同时允许使用单独的控制系统。

公开(公告)号：US4769743A

公开(公告)日：1988-09-06

申请号：US940934

申请日：1986-12-12

Applicant: Michael Callahan

Inventor： Michael Callahan

IPC: F21S8/00 ,  G03B15/02

CPC classification number: F21V7/04 ,  F21S2/005 ,  F21V17/007 ,  F21V17/02 ,  F21V21/15 ,  F21W2131/406

Abstract: An improved apparatus for adjusting the azimuth and elevation of a light projector suitable for entertainment lighting, comprising a light source with associated light collecting and beam forming means producing an elongated beam having an optical centerline is disclosed. A means, typically a mirror, is used to redirect the beam at substantially right angles to the optical centerline, and is rotated to vary beam azimuth through a first plane. Both the light source and the means for redirecting are coupled to a common mechanical support, which is rotated around an effective pivot point perpendicular to the optical centerline and parallel to first plane, to vary beam elevation through a second plane at substantially right angles to the first plane. The unique advantages of the apparatus for remotely-adjusting fixtures and for systems mounting a plurality of lighting fixtures to a common mechanical support are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于调整适合于娱乐照明的投影仪的方位角和仰角的改进装置，其包括具有相关联的光收集的光源和产生具有光学中心线的细长光束的光束成形装置。 通常使用一种装置（通常是反射镜）来将光束以基本上直角的方向重定向到光学中心线，并且被旋转以通过第一平面改变光束方位角。 光源和用于重定向的装置都耦合到共同的机械支撑件，该机械支撑件围绕垂直于光学中心线并平行于第一平面的有效枢转点旋转，以通过第二平面以基本上垂直于 第一架飞机 公开了用于远程调节固定装置和用于将多个照明装置安装到公共机械支架的系统的装置的独特优点。

公开(公告)号：US4633161A

公开(公告)日：1986-12-30

申请号：US640978

申请日：1984-08-15

Applicant: Michael Callahan ,  John K. Chester ,  Robert M. Goddard

Inventor： Michael Callahan ,  John K. Chester ,  Robert M. Goddard

IPC: F02B75/02 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H05B37/02 ,  H05B39/04 ,  H05B39/08

CPC classification number: H05B37/029 ,  H02M5/293 ,  H05B39/048 ,  H05B39/083 ,  F02B2075/027 ,  H02M1/44 ,  H02M2005/2937

Abstract: An electronic dimming apparatus includes a semiconductor power controller which couples a lamp to an alternating current source and variably controls the average power supplied to the lamp by adjusting the relative proportion of each half-cycle in which the power controller is in a conductive condition. The semiconductor power controller is controlled by the output of a transition controller which in turn is connected to a triggering circuit. The triggering circuit is responsive to a first input condition corresponding to desired average power and also responsive to the zero-crossing of the alternating current waveform. The transition controller gradually changes the condition state of the semiconductor power controller between non-conduction and conduction and controls the voltage across the lamp load to maintain a stable rate of voltage change despite lamp impedance variations, thus reducing electromagnetic interference.

Abstract translation: 电子调光装置包括半导体功率控制器，其将灯耦合到交流电源，并通过调节功率控制器处于导通状态的每个半周期的相对比例来可变地控制提供给灯的平均功率。 半导体功率控制器由转换控制器的输出控制，转换控制器又连接到触发电路。 触发电路响应于对应于期望的平均功率的第一输入条件并且还响应于交流电流波形的过零点。 过渡控制器在非导通和导通之间逐渐改变半导体功率控制器的状态，并控制灯负载两端的电压，以保持电压变化的稳定速率，尽管灯阻抗变化，从而降低电磁干扰。