公开(公告)号：US06439459B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09721032

申请日：2000-11-24

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  S. Joy Mountford ,  Jesse L. Dorogusker ,  James H. Boyden ,  Philip A. van Allen ,  Daniel E. Cummings ,  Brygg A. Ullmer

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  S. Joy Mountford ,  Jesse L. Dorogusker ,  James H. Boyden ,  Philip A. van Allen ,  Daniel E. Cummings ,  Brygg A. Ullmer

IPC: G06K710

CPC classification number: G06F17/30876 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/12 ,  G06K7/1443 ,  G06K19/06037

Abstract: The present invention teaches a variety of methods and systems for providing computer/human interfaces. According to one method, the user interfaces with an electronic device such as a computer system by engaging a sensor with desired regions of an encoded physical medium. The encoded physical medium is preferably chosen to provide intuitive meaning to the user, and is thus an improved metaphor for interfacing with the computer system. Suitable examples of the encoded physical medium include a data-linked book, magazine, globe, or article of clothing. Some or all of the selected regions have had certain information encoded therein, information suitable for interfacing and controlling the computer system. When the user engages the sensor with a region having certain encoded information, the certain encoded information is interpreted and an appropriate action taken. For example, the sensor or the computer system may provide suitable feedback to the user. The encoded physical medium may have text and/or graphic illustrations that draw the user in or provide meaningful clues or instructions perhaps related to the encoded information. The sensor may have at least one identification number (ID) providing information such as user identity, sensor type, access type, or language type. The sensor can transmit the certain decoded information together with the at least one ID to the computer system.

Abstract translation: 本发明教导了用于提供计算机/人类接口的各种方法和系统。 根据一种方法，用户通过将传感器与编码的物理介质的期望区域接合而与诸如计算机系统的电子设备接口。 编码的物理介质优选地被选择以向用户提供直观的含义，因此是用于与计算机系统接口的改进的比喻。 编码物理介质的合适实例包括数据链接的书籍，杂志，地球仪或服装。 部分或全部所选择的区域已经在其中编码了某些信息，适合于连接和控制计算机系统的信息。 当用户使用具有特定编码信息的区域接合传感器时，解释特定编码信息并采取适当的动作。 例如，传感器或计算机系统可以向用户提供合适的反馈。 编码的物理介质可以具有绘制用户的文本和/或图示，或提供可能与编码信息相关的有意义的线索或指令。 传感器可以具有提供诸如用户身份，传感器类型，访问类型或语言类型之类的信息的至少一个标识号（ID）。 该传感器可以将该解码信息与该至少一个ID一起发送到该计算机系统。

公开(公告)号：USD442542S1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US29114072

申请日：1999-11-17

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Michael G. Andrew ,  Gerald K. Bowen ,  Jeffrey P. Zagrodnik

Designer： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Michael G. Andrew ,  Gerald K. Bowen ,  Jeffrey P. Zagrodnik

公开(公告)号：US06222341B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-24

申请号：US08932950

申请日：1997-09-17

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  William P. Segall ,  Michael E. Iverson

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  William P. Segall ,  Michael E. Iverson

IPC: H02J700

CPC classification number: H02J7/1423 ,  F02N11/0866 ,  F02N11/087 ,  F02N2200/061 ,  H02J7/0054 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: An electrical system of a vehicle has a starting battery and a reserve battery. The charge of the starting battery is maintained by a charge maintenance device under control of a controller which couples energy from the reserve battery to the starting battery during periods when the vehicle is not being used or during periods of operation where the starting battery voltage requires additional charge.

Abstract translation: 车辆的电气系统具有起动电池和备用电池。 起动电池的充电由控制器控制的充电维护装置维持，该控制器在车辆未被使用的时段期间或在起动电池电压需要额外的操作期间将来自备用电池的能量耦合到起动电池 收费。

公开(公告)号：US6144185A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US274467

申请日：1999-03-22

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Michael E. Iverson

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Michael E. Iverson

IPC: G01R31/36 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/46 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/3631 ,  G01R31/3662

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining the state of charge of a battery include use of multiple battery tests to provide complementary insight into battery condition before, during, and after battery charging. Battery testing is performed using a light resistive load, a heavy resistive load, a conductance tester, and a battery charger. During a preliminary charging stage, average battery current and a predicted battery temperature are used to determine whether or not the battery is capable of being substantially fully charged, thereby permitting avoidance of unneeded charging. In the later charging stage, the rate of change of battery cold cranking amps is monitored to detect an end of charge condition.

Abstract translation: 用于确定电池的充电状态的方法和装置包括使用多个电池测试以在电池充电之前，期间和之后提供对电池状况的补充了解。 电池测试使用光阻负载，重电阻负载，电导测试仪和电池充电器进行。 在初步充电阶段期间，使用平均电池电流和预测的电池温度来确定电池是否能够基本上完全充电，从而避免不必要的充电。 在后期充电阶段，监测电池冷启动放大器的变化率，以检测充电状态的结束。

公开(公告)号：US6100745A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US131753

申请日：1998-08-10

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty

IPC: H01L25/18 ,  H01L23/34 ,  H01L23/58 ,  H01L23/64 ,  H01L25/04 ,  H02H9/02 ,  H03K17/08 ,  H03K17/082 ,  H02H5/04

CPC classification number: H03K17/0822 ,  H01L23/34 ,  H01L23/647 ,  H01L24/49 ,  H01L2224/45124 ,  H01L2224/45139 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48247 ,  H01L2224/49111 ,  H01L24/45 ,  H01L24/48 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01047 ,  H01L2924/01058 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/15787 ,  H01L2924/181 ,  H01L2924/19043 ,  H02H9/026 ,  H03K2017/0806

Abstract: The present invention sets forth a new device comprising a PTC, and a transistor in direct physical contact with the PTC. The PTC has a first surface and a second surface wherein at least one of the surfaces is substantially flat. Preferably, the transistor comprises a MOSFET coupled to and located on a flat surface of one of the first and second surfaces of the PTC. The device further includes insulating material coupled to the PTC, a conductive pad coupled to the insulating material, and a conductor coupled between the conductive pad and a gate junction of the transistor. A similar conductive pad and conductor arrangement is provided for a source junction of the transistor. The MOSFET is coupled at a drain junction thereof to one of the first and second surfaces of the PTC, and the device includes a non-conductive encapsulating material around at least a portion of the transistor and the PTC. The combined PTC/MOSFET device provides switching and overload protection features. Alternative embodiments set forth multi-transistor arrangements with a PTC.

Abstract translation: 本发明提出了一种新的器件，其包括PTC和与PTC直接物理接触的晶体管。 PTC具有第一表面和第二表面，其中至少一个表面基本上是平的。 优选地，晶体管包括耦合到并位于PTC的第一和第二表面之一的平坦表面上的MOSFET。 该器件还包括耦合到PTC的绝缘材料，耦合到绝缘材料的导电焊盘，以及连接在导电焊盘和晶体管的栅极结之间的导体。 为晶体管的源极结提供了类似的导电焊盘和导体布置。 MOSFET在其漏极结处耦合到PTC的第一和第二表面之一，并且该器件包括围绕晶体管和PTC的至少一部分的非导电封装材料。 组合的PTC / MOSFET器件提供开关和过载保护功能。 替代实施例阐述了具有PTC的多晶体管布置。

公开(公告)号：US6057666A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-02

申请号：US179709

申请日：1998-10-27

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  William P. Segall ,  Michael E. Iverson ,  Dan L. Watts

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  William P. Segall ,  Michael E. Iverson ,  Dan L. Watts

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/14 ,  H02J7/12

CPC classification number: H02J7/0054 ,  H02J7/1423 ,  Y02T10/7005

Abstract: A control circuit for controlling the recharging of two batteries in a dual battery vehicle electrical system includes a charging circuit (20) for stepping up the voltage of a reserve battery (RES.), so that it can be applied to a starting battery (HPB), an alternative circuit path (18, 19) to allow charging of both batteries by the alternator (A) when the vehicle engine is running, and a controller (30) for switching the connection of the batteries through the charging circuit (20) and the alternative circuit path (18, 19) under various combinations of conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于控制双电池车辆电气系统中的两个电池的再充电的控制电路包括用于升高备用电池（RES）的电压的充电电路（20），使得其可以应用于起动电池（HPB ），用于当车辆发动机运行时允许由交流发电机（A）对两个电池进行充电的替代电路路径（18,19），以及用于通过充电电路（20）切换电池的连接的控制器（30） 和替代电路路径（18,19）。

公开(公告)号：US6051336A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US008719

申请日：1998-01-19

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Michael G. Andrew ,  Gerald K. Bowen ,  Jeffrey P. Zagrodnik

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Michael G. Andrew ,  Gerald K. Bowen ,  Jeffrey P. Zagrodnik

IPC: H01M2/02 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M2/24 ,  H01M6/10 ,  H01M6/44 ,  H01M10/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/0431 ,  H01M2/0242 ,  H01M2/24 ,  H01M6/44 ,  H01M2/12 ,  H01M6/10

Abstract: The present invention includes a battery case and battery wherein the battery case includes a housing having a top and a bottom and wherein the housing defines a plurality of cavities that are generally octagonal in cross-section. The battery includes a housing defining octagonal shaped cavities, a terminal coupled to the housing, a top and bottom sealingly coupled to the housing, and a plurality of battery cells disposed win the cavities and electrically interconnected in series with the terminal.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括电池壳体和电池，其中电池壳体包括具有顶部和底部的壳体，并且其中壳体限定多个通常为八边形横截面的空腔。 电池包括限定八角形空腔的壳体，耦合到壳体的端子，密封地联接到壳体的顶部和底部，以及设置成多个空腔并与端子串联电互连的多个电池单元。

公开(公告)号：US5770730A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-23

申请号：US613134

申请日：1996-03-08

Applicant: Ravindra K. Pandey ,  Andrei N. Kozyrev ,  Thomas J. Dougherty

Inventor： Ravindra K. Pandey ,  Andrei N. Kozyrev ,  Thomas J. Dougherty

IPC: A61K41/00 ,  C07D471/22 ,  C07D491/22 ,  C07D487/22

CPC classification number: C07D471/22 ,  A61K41/0071 ,  C07D491/22

Abstract: A method for the preparation of an imide derivative of purpurin by reacting hexylamine with a chlorin or bacteriochlorin having a macrocycle with a six-membered anhydride ring fused thereto, said macrocycle containing a and b rings which may be saturated or unsaturated at R.sub.4 to R.sub.11 positions of the rings and which R.sub.4 and R.sub.11, positions may contain at least one group selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, hydroxy, formyl, substituted and unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, aryl and aryloxy wherein carbon containing groups may be substituted with a substituent selected from, hydroxy, phosphoro, carboxy, halo, sulfo, amino and ether, to obtain a purpurin derivative; and reacting the purpurin derivative with a carbodiimide to obtain the imide derivative of purpurin. The invention further includes novel imides made by the method.

Abstract translation: 通过使己胺与具有稠合六元酸酐环的大环的二氢卟酚或菌绿素反应来制备紫苏素的酰亚胺衍生物的方法，所述大环含有在R4至R11位置可饱和或不饱和的a和b环 的R 4和R 11可以含有选自氢，羟基，甲酰基，取代和未取代的烷基，烷氧基，烯基，芳基和芳氧基中的至少一个基团，其中含碳基团可以被取代基取代 选自羟基，磷酰基，羧基，卤素，磺基，氨基和醚，得到紫红素衍生物; 并将紫草素衍生物与碳二亚胺反应，得到紫红素的酰亚胺衍生物。 本发明还包括通过该方法制备的新颖的酰亚胺。

公开(公告)号：US5552642A

公开(公告)日：1996-09-03

申请号：US209086

申请日：1994-03-09

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Debra L. Smith ,  Ann L. Roche ,  David A. Thuerk ,  David J. Novak

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty ,  Debra L. Smith ,  Ann L. Roche ,  David A. Thuerk ,  David J. Novak

IPC: B60R25/04 ,  H01M2/34

CPC classification number: H01M2/341 ,  B60R25/04 ,  B60R25/045 ,  H01M2/34

Abstract: A protection system for motor vehicles includes a control circuit including a switching device which is connected between cells of the battery and operable between a first condition in which the voltage provided at the battery terminals insufficient to start the vehicle and a second condition in which the voltage provided at the battery terminals sufficient to start the vehicle, the switching device being operated between the first and second conditions by a control signal that is generated by a portable signal transmitting device which is remotely actuatable.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的保护系统，包括一个控制电路，该控制电路包括一个开关装置，该开关装置连接在电池的电池单元之间，并可在电池端子上提供的电压不足以启动车辆的第一状态和第二状态之间运行， 设置在足以启动车辆的电池端子处，开关装置通过由可远程驱动的便携式信号发送装置产生的控制信号在第一和第二状态之间操作。

公开(公告)号：US5549984A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-27

申请号：US280053

申请日：1994-07-25

Applicant: Thomas J. Dougherty

Inventor： Thomas J. Dougherty

IPC: B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  H01M10/42 ,  H02J7/14 ,  H01M2/00

CPC classification number: H02J7/1423 ,  H01M10/4207 ,  B60R16/03

Abstract: A dual battery or back-up battery system includes a control and indicator circuit for driving the battery switch. The battery switch is coupled between the positive terminals of the primary battery and auxiliary battery. The control and indicator circuit includes an indicator such as an LED, an indicator switch such as a single pole, single throw switch, and a driver circuit. The driver circuit includes a voltage tripler for appropriately driving a MOSFET battery switch. The indicator requires only a single signal conductor between the driver circuit and the indicator switch or indicator light. The indicator switch may also be utilized to provide a signal to a computer or other control circuit. The indicator switch and indicator are advantageously located within the interior of an automobile so that the operator may easily monitor and control the battery switch.

Abstract translation: 双电池或备用电池系统包括用于驱动电池开关的控制和指示器电路。 电池开关连接在一次电池和辅助电池的正极端子之间。 控制和指示器电路包括诸如LED的指示器，诸如单极的指示器开关，单掷开关和驱动器电路。 驱动器电路包括用于适当地驱动MOSFET电池开关的电压三倍。 该指示器仅在驱动器电路和指示灯开关或指示灯之间仅需要一根信号导线。 指示器开关还可用于向计算机或其他控制电路提供信号。 指示器开关和指示器有利地位于汽车的内部，使得操作者可以容易地监视和控制电池开关。