Vehicle-centric weather prediction system and method

    公开(公告)号:US06603405B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-08-05

    申请号:US09729642

    申请日:2000-12-05

    Applicant: Michael Smith

    Inventor: Michael Smith

    CPC classification number: G08G1/0962

    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for receiving weather forecast information in a vehicle and using that information to warn a vehicle operator of a future weather hazard with reference to the vehicle's intended direction of travel. A weather forecasting center maintains a database and display of forecast weather hazards across a large area. The forecasting center also receives information regarding the, location of each of a plurality of vehicles, such as automobiles or a fleet of commercial trucks. A hazard location algorithm compares a forecast location of each vehicle with a forecast weather hazard and transmits a warning to each vehicle that is predicted to encounter the hazard. The warning can take the form of text, audio, and/or a visual display indicating, for example, that the weather hazard will continue for a certain period of time. As the vehicle moves, its actual position is updated in the forecasting center, and a revised warning is transmitted to the vehicle.

    Paper loading mechanism
    162.
    发明授权
    Paper loading mechanism 失效
    纸张装载机构

    公开(公告)号:US5887999A

    公开(公告)日:1999-03-30

    申请号:US944165

    申请日:1997-10-06

    CPC classification number: B41J15/042 B41J11/48 B41J11/70

    Abstract: A new paper loading system is featured with a convenient drop-in paper loading and a full slip path in a receipt printer. The paper is dropped into a paper receiving bucket disposed in the central portion of the printer. The paper is fed from the bucket; and thereafter, a receipt is printed. Then, the paper is cut to the appropriate receipt length. A slip path is also provided for insertion of a single or multi-part form used for credit or check validation. The relative position of the slip path would normally interfere with the drop-in loading of the paper supply roll into the bucket. The system allows the fixed blade assembly to support a slip path upon a rear surface thereof. The slip path is substantially parallel or adjacent to the paper receipt path, which passes between assemblies supporting a fixed blade and a movable, rotary blade. The fixed blade unlatches and pivots away from the rotary blade, thus opening the printer and exposing the paper loading bucket for access thereto. The design eliminates the previous interference of the paper path with the slip path.

    Abstract translation: 新的纸张装载系统具有便利的纸盒装载和收据打印机中的全滑动路径。 将纸张落入设置在打印机的中心部分的纸容纳桶中。 纸从桶中进料; 之后,打印收据。 然后,将纸切割成适当的收据长度。 还提供滑动路径用于插入用于信用或检查验证的单个或多部分形式。 滑动路径的相对位置通常会干扰供纸辊进入铲斗的下落负载。 该系统允许固定刀片组件在其后表面上支撑滑动路径。 滑动路径基本上平行或相邻于纸张接收路径,该纸张接收路径在支撑固定刀片和可移动旋转刀片的组件之间通过。 固定刀片脱离旋转刀片,从而打开打印机并露出纸张装载桶以便进入其中。 该设计消除了纸张路径与滑动路径之前的干扰。

    Golf ball teeing apparatus
    164.
    发明授权
    Golf ball teeing apparatus 失效
    高尔夫球发球机

    公开(公告)号:US5624325A

    公开(公告)日:1997-04-29

    申请号:US537453

    申请日:1995-10-02

    Applicant: Michael Smith

    Inventor: Michael Smith

    CPC classification number: A63B57/0006

    Abstract: A golf ball teeing apparatus provides a container for holding a plurality of golf balls and a dispensing mechanism for delivering the balls from the container to the driving tee. The dispensing mechanism and container are mounted on a frame which is secured to a base or mat. The golf ball teeing apparatus includes a pivoting mechanical channel arm with an integral blocking mechanism to dispense one golf ball at a time. The apparatus also includes an anti-jamming rods interlocked with the mechanical arm which agitates the golf ball in the container to prevent jamming of the balls about the discharge channel of the storage container. A stationary, fixed channel is integrally formed in the bottom of the container and includes an external extension and discharge end for directing the balls from a discharge opening in the container. A second channel is a pivoting, movable channel arm. One end of the channel arm is positioned at the discharge end of the fixed channel and is pivotably connected to the frame. The other end of the channel arm is provided with an aperture for depositing the golf ball on a tee.

    Abstract translation: 一种高尔夫球发球装置提供一个用于保持多个高尔夫球的容器和用于将球从容器输送到驾驶三通的分配机构。 分配机构和容器安装在固定到基座或垫上的框架上。 高尔夫球发条装置包括具有整体阻挡机构的枢转机械通道臂,以一次分配一个高尔夫球。 该装置还包括与机械臂互锁的抗干扰杆,其搅动容器中的高尔夫球,以防止球围绕存储容器的排放通道堵塞。 固定的固定通道一体地形成在容器的底部,并且包括用于将球从容器中的排放口引导的外部延伸和排出端。 第二通道是枢转的可移动通道臂。 通道臂的一端位于固定通道的排出端,并且可枢转地连接到框架。 通道臂的另一端设置有用于将高尔夫球沉积在三通上的孔。

    Interleaved access to global memory by high priority source
    167.
    发明授权
    Interleaved access to global memory by high priority source 失效
    通过高优先级来源访问全局内存

    公开(公告)号:US4847757A

    公开(公告)日:1989-07-11

    申请号:US33581

    申请日:1987-04-01

    Applicant: Michael Smith

    Inventor: Michael Smith

    CPC classification number: G06F13/18

    Abstract: A digital signal processor includes a global RAM that is accessable by an external high priority bus, a microprocessor and an I/O controller. The global RAM is accessed by a global address bus and a global data bus. The global address bus is coupled by separately selectable buffers to a microprocessor address bus, the external address bus, and an I/O bus, respectively. The global data bus is coupled by separately selectable transceivers to the microprocessor data bus, the external bus, and the I/O bus, respectively. Either the microprocessor or the I/O port controller may request and be granted access to the global memory at any time if it is not already being accessed. If the external bus requests access to the global RAM and either the microprocessor or the I/O port controller is accessing the global RAM, multiple wait states are inserted into that microprocessor or I/O port controller until the external bus completes its access. The microprocessor or I/O controller then automatically continues accessing the global RAM.

    Abstract translation: 数字信号处理器包括可由外部高优先级总线,微处理器和I / O控制器访问的全局RAM。 全局RAM由全局地址总线和全局数据总线访问。 全局地址总线通​​过单独选择的缓冲器分别耦合到微处理器地址总线,外部地址总线和I / O总线。 全局数据总线通过单独选择的收发器分别耦合到微处理器数据总线,外部总线和I / O总线。 如果微处理器或I / O端口控制器尚未被访问,则可以随时请求并授予对全局存储器的访问权限。 如果外部总线请求访问全局RAM,并且微处理器或I / O端口控制器正在访问全局RAM,则将多个等待状态插入到该微处理器或I / O端口控制器中,直到外部总线完成访问。 然后微处理器或I / O控制器自动继续访问全局RAM。

    Remote manual injecting apparatus
    168.
    发明授权
    Remote manual injecting apparatus 失效
    遥控手动注射装置

    公开(公告)号:US4250887A

    公开(公告)日:1981-02-17

    申请号:US31173

    申请日:1979-04-18

    CPC classification number: A61B6/481 A61B6/504

    Abstract: An apparatus for injecting a radiopaque dye into an artery of a patient during intraoperative arteriography, where the plunger of a syringe containing the injectate is driven by a separate but connected hydraulic sub-system operated by a surgeon who is at a location that is remote and safe from the radiation, and where the hydraulic sub-system provides for the surgeon, the feel and control of a conventional syringe operated manually in the immediate vicinity of the patient.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在术中动脉造影术中将不透射线的染料注射到患者的动脉中的装置,其中包含注射器的注射器的柱塞由外科医生操作的单独的但连接的液压子系统驱动,该外科医生位于远离和 安全的辐射,以及液压子系统为外科医生提供的手术的手感和控制,在手术中紧靠患者手术。

    Eccentrically rotating cutting tool
    169.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20250099114A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-03-27

    申请号:US18896866

    申请日:2024-09-25

    Applicant: Michael Smith

    Inventor: Michael Smith

    Abstract: A surgical tool for and method of removing a bone wherein a working end of the tool eccentrically rotates with one or more cutting edges, such that in a first position the one or more cutting edges is shielded by one or more surfaces of the distal end of the main body of the tool and in a second position at least one or more of the one or more cutting edges are exposed for cutting a bone in contact therewith. The main body has a foot plate which guides positioning of the working end and protects soft tissue and adjacent structures while removing bone.

    METHODS AND DEVICES FOR EVALUATING THE CONTENTS OF MATERIALS

    公开(公告)号:US20210207477A9

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-08

    申请号:US16654018

    申请日:2019-10-16

    Applicant: Michael Smith

    Inventor: Michael Smith

    Abstract: Methods for determining the hardness and/or ductility of a material by compression of the material are provided as a first aspect of the invention. Typically, compression is performed on multiple sides of a geologic material sample in a contemporaneous manner. Devices and systems for performing such methods also are provided. These methods, devices, and systems can be combined with additional methods, devices, and systems of the invention that provide for the analysis of compounds contained in such samples, which can indicate the presence of valuable materials, such as petroleum-associated hydrocarbons. Alternatively, these additional methods, devices, and systems can also stand independently of the methods, devices, and systems for analyzing ductility and/or hardness of materials.

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