公开(公告)号：US20050284537A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10880351

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/26 ,  B67C7/00 ,  B67C3/00

CPC classification number: B67C7/0046 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/225 ,  B67C3/2637 ,  B67C7/002

Abstract: A rotary filling machine is disclosed for filling containers, the machine including a rotating platform rotatable relative to a vertical rotating axis through a filling zone, and a conveyor configured to convey empty containers to be filled to the rotating platform for filling and to convey filled containers from the rotating platform. Cooperating elements are disposed on the rotating platform and conveyor for releasably attaching the conveyor to the rotating platform at least in the filling zone, a filling turret is disposed generally above the rotating platform and rotatable relative to the vertical rotating axis at a speed corresponding generally to that of the rotating platform, the filling turret including a plurality of filling heads movable from a rest position to a filling position as said turret rotates between through the filling zone, each of the filling heads having a plurality of filling elements, the filling elements movable into engagement with the containers as the filling heads move to the filling position for filling the containers. Various aspects and designs of the above elements are disclosed, as well as a related method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于填充容器的旋转灌装机，该机器包括相对于垂直旋转轴线通过填充区域可旋转的旋转平台，以及传送器，其构造成将要填充的空容器输送到旋转平台用于填充和输送填充的容器 从旋转平台。 合作元件设置在旋转平台和输送机上，用于至少在填充区域中将输送器可释放地附接到旋转平台上，填充转台大致设置在旋转平台的上方并且可相对于垂直旋转轴线以相对于 旋转平台的填充转台包括多个填充头，当所述转动架通过填充区域之间旋转时，可将其从静止位置移动到填充位置，每个填充头具有多个填充元件，所述填充元件可移动 当填充头移动到用于填充容器的填充位置时，与容器接合。 公开了上述要素的各个方面和设计，以及相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050269188A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11131625

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  Robert Beesley ,  Mark Davidson ,  William Hartness

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  Robert Beesley ,  Mark Davidson ,  William Hartness

IPC: B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/32

CPC classification number: B65G17/42 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A link is disclosed for a conveyor, as is a conveyor itself, suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction, a plurality of the links being attachable to form the conveyor, the link includes a body having a length extending along the direction of transport and a width extending across the direction of transport, and two opposed gripping members extending from the body. At least one of the gripping members is a movable gripping member movable from a first opened position to a second gripping position, the movable gripping member includes a gripping end, the gripping members being located so as to contact one of the objects via the gripping end when the movable gripping member is in the second position to hold the object relative to the body during transport. At least one spring member urging the movable gripping member toward the second position, and universal joint components are provided including an extension and a cavity, the extension being disposable in a cavity of a first adjacent link, and the cavity for receiving an extension of a second adjacent link. The extension extends along an axis substantially unaligned with the direction of transport. Various options and modifications are possible.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于输送机的连杆，输送机本身也适合于沿输送方向输送物体，多个连杆可附接以形成输送机，该连杆包括具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度的本体，以及 横跨运输方向延伸的宽度以及从主体延伸的两个相对的夹持构件。 夹持构件中的至少一个是可从第一打开位置移动到第二夹持位置的可动夹持构件，可动夹持构件包括夹持端，夹持构件定位成经由夹持端部接触物体之一 当可移动夹持构件处于第二位置以在运输期间相对于身体保持物体。 至少一个将可动夹持构件推向第二位置的弹簧构件，以及万向接头构件，其包括延伸部和空腔，该延伸部一次性地在第一相邻连杆的空腔中，并且用于接收 第二个相邻链接。 延伸部沿着与传送方向基本上不对准的轴线延伸。 可以进行各种选择和修改。

公开(公告)号：US20050103599A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10712405

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert Beesley

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert Beesley

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  B65G47/86 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65G47/842 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: Various conveyor designs are disclosed, along with related link designs, suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction. The conveyor may include a plurality of connected links. Each link may have a length extending across the direction of transport and a width extending along the direction of transport. Each link may have a body, a slider, at least one gripping member, and a gear drive mechanism interconnecting the slider and gripping member. The slider is slidable along the length of the body to selectively move the gripping member between a first position and a second position via the gear drive mechanism. The gripping member when in first position is disposed in an open position, and the gripping member when in the second position is disposed in a gripping position for contacting one of the objects to hold the object during transport. The gear drive mechanism may be a rack and pinion mechanism, the gripping member may have one or more gripping arms, and the gripping arms may or may not be offset from the gear drive mechanism.

Abstract translation: 公开了各种输送机设计以及相关的连接件设计，其适于沿输送方向输送物体。 输送机可以包括多个连接的连接件。 每个连杆可以具有横跨运输方向延伸的长度和沿着运输方向延伸的宽度。 每个连杆可以具有主体，滑块，至少一个夹持构件和将滑块和夹持构件互连的齿轮驱动机构。 滑块可以沿主体的长度滑动，以经由齿轮驱动机构选择性地将握持构件在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 处于第一位置时的夹持构件设置在打开位置，并且当处于第二位置时，把持构件设置在用于接触物体之一的夹持位置以在运输期间保持物体。 齿轮驱动机构可以是齿条和小齿轮机构，夹持构件可以具有一个或多个夹紧臂，并且夹持臂可以或可以不从齿轮驱动机构偏移。

公开(公告)号：US20130155413A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13765936

申请日：2013-02-13

Applicant: Jan Liesener ,  Mark Davidson ,  Peter J. de Groot ,  Xavier Colonna de Lega ,  Leslie L. Deck

Inventor： Jan Liesener ,  Mark Davidson ,  Peter J. de Groot ,  Xavier Colonna de Lega ,  Leslie L. Deck

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/0209 ,  G01B9/02007 ,  G01B9/0201 ,  G01B9/02027 ,  G01B9/02039 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02068 ,  G01B9/02077 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A system includes an interference microscope having one or more optical elements arranged to image a test object to an image plane by combining test light from the test object with reference light from a reference object to form an interference pattern at the image plane, wherein the test and reference light are derived from a common broadband light source. The system includes a scanning stage configured to scan an optical path difference (OPD) between the test and reference light, a multi-element detector positioned at the image plane and configured to record the interference pattern for each of a series of OPD increments and to generate multiple interferometry signals each having a fringe carrier frequency indicative of changes in the OPD as the OPD is scanned, where there is phase diversity among the interferometry signals, and an electronic processor coupled to the multi-element detector and scanning stage and configured to process the interference signals based on the phase diversity to determine information about the OPD increments having sensitivity to perturbations to the OPD increments at frequencies greater than the fringe carrier frequency.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括具有一个或多个光学元件的干涉显微镜，该光学元件被布置成通过将来自测试对象的测试光与来自参考对象的参考光组合在一起而在图像平面上形成干涉图案来将测试对象图像成像平面，其中测试 参考光源自普通宽带光源。 该系统包括被配置为扫描测试和参考光之间的光程差（OPD）的扫描级，位于图像平面处的多元件检测器，并且被配置为记录一系列OPD增量中的每一个的干涉图案，并且 生成多个干涉测量信号，每个干涉测量信号具有指示在扫描OPD时OPD变化的边缘载波频率，其中在干涉测量信号之间存在相位分集，以及耦合到多元件检测器和扫描级的电子处理器并且被配置为处理 基于相位分集的干扰信号以确定关于具有对大于边缘载波频率的频率的对OPD的扰动敏感度的OPD增量的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08379218B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12551308

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: Leslie L. Deck ,  Peter De Groot ,  Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Xavier Colonna De Lega

Inventor： Leslie L. Deck ,  Peter De Groot ,  Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Xavier Colonna De Lega

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/0209 ,  G01B9/02007 ,  G01B9/0201 ,  G01B9/02027 ,  G01B9/02039 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02068 ,  G01B9/02077 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Apparatus include a microscope including an objective and a stage for positioning a test object relative to the objective, the stage being moveable with respect to the objective, and a sensor system, that includes a sensor light source, an interferometric sensor configured to receive light from the sensor light source, to introduce an optical path difference (OPD) between a first portion and a second portion of the light, the OPD being related to a distance between the objective lens and the stage, and to combine the first and second portions of the light to provide output light, a detector configured to detect the output light from the interferometric sensor, a fiber waveguide configured to direct light between the sensor light source, the interferometric sensor and the detector, a tunable optical cavity in a path of the light from the sensor light source and the interferometric sensor, and an electronic controller in communication with the detector, the electronic controller being configured to determine information related to the OPD based on the detected output light.

Abstract translation: 装置包括显微镜，其包括物镜和用于相对于物镜定位测试对象的台，该台可相对于物镜移动;以及传感器系统，其包括传感器光源，干涉测量传感器，其被配置为从 所述传感器光源在所述光的第一部分和所述第二部分之间引入光程差（OPD），所述OPD与所述物镜与所述台之间的距离有关，并且将所述第一和第二部分 提供输出光的光，被配置为检测来自干涉测量传感器的输出光的检测器，配置成在传感器光源，干涉测量传感器和检测器之间引导光的光纤波导，在光的路径中的可调光学腔 来自传感器光源和干涉测量传感器以及与检测器通信的电子控制器，该电子控制器是共同的 根据检测到的输出光确定与OPD相关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US08004688B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US12509098

申请日：2009-07-24

Applicant: Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Peter De Groot ,  Xavier Colonna De Lega ,  Leslie L. Deck

Inventor： Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Peter De Groot ,  Xavier Colonna De Lega ,  Leslie L. Deck

IPC: G01B11/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/0209 ,  G01B9/02007 ,  G01B9/0201 ,  G01B9/02027 ,  G01B9/02039 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02068 ,  G01B9/02077 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features apparatus that includes a broadband scanning interferometry system including interferometer optics for combining test light from a test object with reference light from a reference object to form an interference pattern on a detector, wherein the test and reference light are derived from a common light source. The interferometry system further includes a scanning stage configured to scan an optical path difference (OPD) between the test and reference light from the common source to the detector and a detector system including the detector for recording the interference pattern for each of a series of OPD increments, wherein the frequency of each OPD increment defines a frame rate. The interferometer optics are configured to produce at least two monitor interferometry signals each indicative of changes in the OPD as the OPD is scanned, wherein the detector system is further configured to record the monitor interferometry signals. The apparatus also includes an electronic processor electronically coupled to the detection system and scanning stage and configured to determine information about the OPD increments with sensitivity to perturbations to the OPD increments at frequencies greater than the frame rate.

Abstract translation: 一般来说，一方面，本发明的特征在于，包括宽带扫描干涉测量系统的装置，其包括用于将来自测试对象的测试光与来自参考物体的参考光组合在一起的干涉仪光学元件，以在检测器上形成干涉图案，其中测试和参考 光源自普通光源。 所述干涉测量系统还包括扫描台，被配置为扫描来自所述公共源的所述测试参考光与所述检测器之间的光程差（OPD）;以及检测器系统，包括用于记录一系列OPD中的每一个的所述干涉图案的检测器 增量，其中每个OPD增量的频率定义帧速率。 干涉仪光学器件被配置为产生至少两个监视器干涉测量信号，每个监视器干涉测量信号指示当OPD被扫描时OPD的变化，其中检测器系统还被配置为记录监视器干涉测量信号。 该装置还包括电子处理器，其电耦合到检测系统和扫描级，并且被配置为以大于帧速率的频率灵敏地确定对OPD增量的扰动的OPD增量的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100161574A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12342684

申请日：2008-12-23

Applicant: Mark Davidson ,  Erwin Hom ,  Robert Parks

Inventor： Mark Davidson ,  Erwin Hom ,  Robert Parks

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30306 ,  G06F17/30572

Abstract: An administration server in a database management system retrieves log files in a plurality of formats from a plurality of clients through helper programs running on the clients. The plurality of clients can include Web servers, application servers, and database servers. The log files can be generated by software modules on the clients. An administration engine converts log entries in the log files into a unified format for display. The converted log entries can be stored in a log database. Upon a user request, the administration server presents the log entries to the user in a log viewer. The log viewer can display log entries originated from heterogeneous software modules in a unified view.

Abstract translation: 数据库管理系统中的管理服务器通过在客户端上运行的帮助程序从多个客户端检索多种格式的日志文件。 多个客户端可以包括Web服务器，应用服务器和数据库服务器。 日志文件可以由客户端上的软件模块生成。 管理引擎将日志文件中的日志条目转换为统一格式进行显示。 转换的日志条目可以存储在日志数据库中。 根据用户请求，管理服务器在日志查看器中向用户显示日志条目。 日志查看器可以在统一视图中显示源自异构软件模块的日志条目。

公开(公告)号：US20100128280A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12509098

申请日：2009-07-24

Applicant: Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Peter de Groot ,  Xavier Colonna de Lega ,  Leslie L. Deck

Inventor： Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Peter de Groot ,  Xavier Colonna de Lega ,  Leslie L. Deck

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/0209 ,  G01B9/02007 ,  G01B9/0201 ,  G01B9/02027 ,  G01B9/02039 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02068 ,  G01B9/02077 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the invention features apparatus that includes a broadband scanning interferometry system including interferometer optics for combining test light from a test object with reference light from a reference object to form an interference pattern on a detector, wherein the test and reference light are derived from a common light source. The interferometry system further includes a scanning stage configured to scan an optical path difference (OPD) between the test and reference light from the common source to the detector and a detector system including the detector for recording the interference pattern for each of a series of OPD increments, wherein the frequency of each OPD increment defines a frame rate. The interferometer optics are configured to produce at least two monitor interferometry signals each indicative of changes in the OPD as the OPD is scanned, wherein the detector system is further configured to record the monitor interferometry signals. The apparatus also includes an electronic processor electronically coupled to the detection system and scanning stage and configured to determine information about the OPD increments with sensitivity to perturbations to the OPD increments at frequencies greater than the frame rate.

Abstract translation: 一般来说，一方面，本发明的特征在于，包括宽带扫描干涉测量系统的装置，其包括用于将来自测试对象的测试光与来自参考物体的参考光组合在一起的干涉仪光学元件，以在检测器上形成干涉图案，其中测试和参考 光源自普通光源。 所述干涉测量系统还包括扫描级，其被配置为扫描来自所述公共源的所述测试参考光与所述检测器之间的光程差（OPD）;以及检测器系统，包括用于记录一系列OPD中的每一个的干涉图案的检测器 增量，其中每个OPD增量的频率定义帧速率。 干涉仪光学器件被配置为产生至少两个监视器干涉测量信号，每个监视器干涉测量信号指示当OPD被扫描时OPD的变化，其中检测器系统还被配置为记录监视器干涉测量信号。 该装置还包括电子处理器，其电耦合到检测系统和扫描级，并且被配置为以大于帧速率的频率灵敏地确定对OPD增量的扰动的OPD增量的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100128278A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12551308

申请日：2009-08-31

Applicant: Leslie L. Deck ,  Peter De Groot ,  Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Xavier Colonna De Lega

Inventor： Leslie L. Deck ,  Peter De Groot ,  Mark Davidson ,  Jan Liesener ,  Xavier Colonna De Lega

IPC: G01B9/02

CPC classification number: G01B9/0209 ,  G01B9/02007 ,  G01B9/0201 ,  G01B9/02027 ,  G01B9/02039 ,  G01B9/02057 ,  G01B9/02068 ,  G01B9/02077 ,  G01B11/2441 ,  G01B2290/45 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Apparatus include a microscope including an objective and a stage for positioning a test object relative to the objective, the stage being moveable with respect to the objective, and a sensor system, that includes a sensor light source, an interferometric sensor configured to receive light from the sensor light source, to introduce an optical path difference (OPD) between a first portion and a second portion of the light, the OPD being related to a distance between the objective lens and the stage, and to combine the first and second portions of the light to provide output light, a detector configured to detect the output light from the interferometric sensor, a fiber waveguide configured to direct light between the sensor light source, the interferometric sensor and the detector, a tunable optical cavity in a path of the light from the sensor light source and the interferometric sensor, and an electronic controller in communication with the detector, the electronic controller being configured to determine information related to the OPD based on the detected output light.

Abstract translation: 装置包括显微镜，其包括物镜和用于相对于物镜定位测试对象的台，该台可相对于物镜移动;以及传感器系统，其包括传感器光源，被配置为从 所述传感器光源在所述光的第一部分和所述第二部分之间引入光程差（OPD），所述OPD与所述物镜与所述台之间的距离有关，并且将所述第一和第二部分 提供输出光的光，被配置为检测来自干涉测量传感器的输出光的检测器，配置成在传感器光源，干涉测量传感器和检测器之间引导光的光纤波导，在光的路径中的可调光学腔 来自传感器光源和干涉测量传感器以及与检测器通信的电子控制器，该电子控制器是共同的 根据检测到的输出光确定与OPD相关的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20100011258A1

公开(公告)日：2010-01-14

申请号：US12172188

申请日：2008-07-11

Applicant: Erwin Hom ,  Jonathan Thatcher ,  Mark Davidson

Inventor： Erwin Hom ,  Jonathan Thatcher ,  Mark Davidson

IPC: G06F11/07 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06F9/46 ,  G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F16/217

Abstract: An administrator can specify a script sequence including one or more system scripts and database scripts. A graphical user interface is provided to allow the administrator to specify an execution order of individual scripts in the script sequence and a timeout interval for when the script sequence will complete. Once the script sequence is specified, the script sequence can be run without further intervention by the administrator.

Abstract translation: 管理员可以指定包括一个或多个系统脚本和数据库脚本的脚本序列。 提供了图形用户界面，以允许管理员在脚本序列中指定单个脚本的执行顺序以及脚本序列何时完成的超时间隔。 一旦指定了脚本序列，脚本序列就可以在没有管理员进一步干预的情况下运行。