公开(公告)号：US20160119977A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-28

申请号：US14523646

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Kenneth G. Caldeira ,  Peter L. Hagelstein ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  David Schurig ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: H05B3/00 ,  H05B3/06 ,  H05B3/14 ,  H05B3/03

CPC classification number: H05B3/145 ,  H05B2214/04

Abstract: Various heaters and arrays of heaters that utilize nanostructures or carbon structures, such as nanotubes, nanotube meshes, or graphene sheets, are disclosed. In various arrangements, at least a pair of contacts are electrically coupled with a given nanostructure or carbon structure to pass a current for heating.

Abstract translation: 公开了使用纳米结构或碳结构的各种加热器和加热器阵列，例如纳米管，纳米管网或石墨烯片。 在各种布置中，至少一对触点与给定的纳米结构或碳结构电耦合以通过用于加热的电流。

公开(公告)号：US09325231B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-26

申请号：US14480006

申请日：2014-09-08

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Geoffrey F. Deane ,  Aaron Fyke ,  William Gross ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: F03G7/08 ,  H02K33/02 ,  F03G1/00 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02P9/10

CPC classification number: H02J3/28 ,  F03G1/00 ,  H02J15/00 ,  H02K7/003 ,  H02K7/1008 ,  H02K7/18 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  H02K7/1892 ,  H02K33/02 ,  H02P9/10

Abstract: An energy storage apparatus for storing energy transmitted by a power transmission line includes an elastically deformable component and an actuator-generator. The actuator-generator is coupled to the elastically deformable component such that electrical actuation of the actuator-generator generates tension in the elastically deformable component. The actuator-generator is further coupled to the elastically deformable component such that mechanical actuation of the actuator-generator via a release of tension in the elastically deformable component causes a generation of electrical energy by the actuator-generator.

公开(公告)号：US09302424B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US13733765

申请日：2013-01-03

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas A. Weaver

IPC: B29C59/02 ,  B29C33/42 ,  G03F7/00 ,  B29C35/08 ,  B29C35/16

CPC classification number: B29C59/022 ,  B29C33/424 ,  B29C35/0888 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  B29C2035/0844 ,  B29C2035/1616 ,  B29C2059/023 ,  G03F7/0002

Abstract: A mold may include a plurality of nanostructures configured to form a lithographic pattern when imprinted into a material. Imprinting may include imprinting the mold a first predetermined distance, modifying a temperature of the material, and altering a position of the mold based on the temperature modification. One or more thermal elements may alter a temperature of a first section of the material and/or one or more nanostructures for a predetermined pulse time less than an equilibrium time required for the mold and/or material to reach a stable temperature state. A first thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a first section of the material and/or a first nanostructure and a second thermal element may selectively alter the temperature of a second section of the material and/or a second nanostructure. The one or more thermal elements may include one or more thermoelectric elements.

Abstract translation: 模具可以包括多个纳米结构，其被配置为当印在材料中时形成光刻图案。 印刷可以包括将模具压印第一预定距离，改变材料的温度，以及基于温度变化改变模具的位置。 一个或多个热元件可以改变材料的第一部分和/或一个或多个纳米结构的温度，其预定脉冲时间小于模具和/或材料达到稳定温度状态所需的平衡时间。 第一热元件可以选择性地改变材料的第一部分和/或第一纳米结构的温度，并且第二热元件可以选择性地改变材料的第二部分和/或第二纳米结构的温度。 一个或多个热元件可以包括一个或多个热电元件。

公开(公告)号：US20160058644A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-03

申请号：US14469169

申请日：2014-08-26

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Elizabeth A. Sweeney ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: A61H1/00

CPC classification number: A61H1/008 ,  A61B5/1118 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B5/6824 ,  A61B5/6828 ,  A61F5/0104 ,  A61F5/0109 ,  A61F2005/0155 ,  A61F2005/0188 ,  A61H2201/1207 ,  A61H2201/1238 ,  A61H2201/1635 ,  A61H2201/164 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61H2230/207 ,  A61H2230/50 ,  A61H2230/60

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a garment system including at least one muscle or at least one joint activity sensor, and at least one actuator that operates responsive to sensing feedback from the at least one muscle or the at least one joint activity sensor to cause a flexible compression garment to selectively compress against or selectively relieve compression against at least one body part of a subject. Embodiments disclosed herein also relate to methods of using such garment systems.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的实施例涉及一种衣服系统，其包括至少一个肌肉或至少一个关节活动传感器，以及至少一个致动器，其响应于感测来自至少一个肌肉或至少一个关节活动传感器的反馈而起作用， 压缩衣服以选择性地压缩或选择性地缓解对受试者的至少一个身体部位的压缩。 本文公开的实施例还涉及使用这种服装系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20160048264A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14925581

申请日：2015-10-28

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  B08B7/02 ,  B08B5/00 ,  B08B6/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0416 ,  A47L13/40 ,  B08B5/00 ,  B08B6/00 ,  B08B7/00 ,  B08B7/028 ,  B08B17/02 ,  G02B27/0006 ,  Y02B10/30

Abstract: Provided is a self-cleaning substrate system. The system includes a substrate and a cleaner coupled to the substrate, wherein the cleaner includes at least one of an electrode, an ultrasound emitter, or a coronal wind generator. The system includes a circuit configured to determine a characteristic of the substrate. The system further includes a power source. The system includes a controller operatively coupled to the cleaner, the sensor, and the power source. The circuit provides a feedback signal indicative of the detected characteristic to the controller, and wherein the controller is coupled to the cleaner such that the cleaner can be controlled by the controller.

公开(公告)号：US09261236B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14069095

申请日：2013-10-31

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Nels R. Peterson ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: F17C7/02 ,  F17C9/02 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  F17C1/00 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: F17C13/005 ,  F17C1/00 ,  F17C13/083 ,  F17C2221/013 ,  F17C2221/033 ,  F17C2223/0161 ,  F17C2223/033 ,  F17C2225/0161 ,  F17C2225/033 ,  F17C2265/06 ,  F17C2265/061 ,  F17C2270/0173 ,  F25J1/0022 ,  G06Q10/06316

Abstract: An LNG storage and delivery method for a transportation system includes routing a first train to scheduled stops along a first train route, routing the first train to an LNG fuel source positioned on the first train route, transferring LNG from the LNG fuel source to the first train, and transporting LNG from the LNG fuel source to an LNG storage site positioned along a second train route using the first train.

Abstract translation: 用于运输系统的LNG储存和递送方法包括将第一列车沿着第一列车路线路由到预定的停靠站，将第一列车路由到位于第一列车路线上的LNG燃料源，将LNG从LNG燃料源转移到第一列 将LNG从LNG燃料源运送到使用第一列车沿着第二列车路线定位的LNG储存站。

公开(公告)号：US09261218B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13955929

申请日：2013-07-31

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  William David Duncan ,  William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: F16L55/16 ,  F16L55/1645 ,  F16L55/165 ,  F16L55/163

CPC classification number: F16L55/1645 ,  F16L55/163 ,  F16L55/1654

Abstract: A method for sealing a leak in a pipeline used to transport fluid includes positioning a sealing device within the pipeline, moving the sealing device through the pipeline to a leak location, and internally generating an inflation pressure to inflate the sealing device to substantially cover a leak opening and limit release of the fluid from the pipeline.

Abstract translation: 用于密封用于运输流体的管道中的泄漏的方法包括将密封装置定位在管道内，将密封装置通过管道移动到泄漏位置，并且内部产生充气压力以使密封装置膨胀以基本上覆盖泄漏 打开并限制流体从管道释放。

公开(公告)号：US20160035057A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14446096

申请日：2014-07-29

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Elizabeth A. Sweeney ,  Sharon L. Wolda

IPC: G06Q50/22 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q50/22 ,  G06F19/3456 ,  G06F19/36 ,  G06Q10/0631

Abstract: A method and apparatus can include a patient profile module configured to process input data specific to at least one patient under the care of a health care facility to generate patient profile data, where a patient profile can include a sleep profile. The apparatus can further include a service delivery module configured to process input data specific to a facility or location and patient profile data to generate output data including information associated with delivery of services to patients. The apparatus can further include a resource allocation module configured to process input data specific to a facility and patient profile data to generate output data including information associated with one or more allocations of facility resources. The apparatus can further include a data controller configured to communicate output data to a user.

公开(公告)号：US09250042B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-02

申请号：US14667395

申请日：2015-03-24

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Philip Andrew Eckhoff ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: F41H1/02

CPC classification number: F41H1/02 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/182 ,  B32B2305/18 ,  B32B2571/02 ,  F41H5/0457 ,  F42D5/045 ,  G06F17/50 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: A method of designing a wearable air blast wave energy protection device includes computer modeling at least two candidate reflective materials for a first human-protective and primarily reflective response to a specified incident air blast wave energy. The method includes selecting a layer of a first material from the at least two candidate reflective materials based at least partially on the computer modeling of the at least two candidate reflective materials. The method includes computer modeling at least two candidate attenuative materials for a second human-protective and primarily attenuative response to the specified incident air blast wave energy transmitted through the selected layer of the first material. The method includes selecting a layer of a second material from at least two candidate attenuative materials and electronically maintaining informational data corresponding to the selected layer of the first material and the selected layer of the second material.

公开(公告)号：US09240628B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13915425

申请日：2013-06-11

Applicant: Elwha, LLC

Inventor： William D. Duncan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood

IPC: G01S13/90 ,  H01Q1/28 ,  H01Q1/30

CPC classification number: G01S13/90 ,  G01S13/9023 ,  H01Q1/288 ,  H01Q1/30 ,  H01Q21/29 ,  H01Q21/30

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with an antenna system comprising a tension member configured to be towed by an aerial platform and/or secured to an orbiting satellite. In some embodiments, a first end of the tension member may be secured to the aerial platform and the second end may extend unsecured from the aerial platform at a different elevation than the first end. A plurality of antenna assemblies, each comprising at least one antenna, may be secured to and spaced along the length of the tension member. Each of the plurality of antennas may be adapted for use with a particular frequency or frequency bandwidth. For example, each of the plurality of antennas may be adapted or tuned for one or more frequencies useful for synthetic aperture radar (SAR). In some embodiments, a receiving system, a communication link, and/or an antenna location system may be utilized.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了与天线系统相关联的系统和方法，包括被构造成被空中平台牵引和/或固定到轨道卫星的张紧构件。 在一些实施例中，张紧构件的第一端可以固定到空中平台，并且第二端可以以不同于第一端的高度从空中平台延伸。 每个包括至少一个天线的多个天线组件可以固定到张力构件的长度上并与之隔开。 多个天线中的每一个可以适于与特定频率或频率带宽一起使用。 例如，可以针对用于合成孔径雷达（SAR）的一个或多个频率来适配或调整多个天线中的每一个。 在一些实施例中，可以使用接收系统，通信链路和/或天线定位系统。