公开(公告)号：US06443352B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-03

申请号：US09670624

申请日：2000-09-27

Applicant: Dawn White

Inventor： Dawn White

IPC: B23K1106

CPC classification number: G05B19/4099 ,  B23K11/0013 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  G05B2219/49007 ,  G05B2219/49015 ,  Y02P80/30

Abstract: Resistance heating, preferably with applied pressure, is used to consolidate incremental volumes of material to produce a desired object in accordance with a description thereof. The joining of the material increments may occur in the solid state, liquid state, or ‘mushy’ state in conjunction an atomically clean faying surface between the increments without melting the material in bulk. Residual stresses are minimized, particularly in metal objects, by imposing a compressive residual stress on the surface of each deposited layer or increment, which offsets all or a portion of the tensile stress created as the next layer deposited above it cools. In terms of apparatus, a moving cathode is used to ensure uniform electrical current flow in an object with constantly changing geometry. The contact resistance of the interface between the workpieces is preferably continuously measured, and the sensor data is used to update a look-up table, or as input to an adaptive closed loop control system to ensure consistent welding conditions as object geometry changes continually. Also disclosed are embodiments associated with the fabrication of functionally gradient materials.

Abstract translation: 根据其描述，优选采用施加压力的电阻加热用于固结材料的增量体积以产生所需物体。 材料增量的接合可以在固体状态，液体状态或“糊状”状态下发生，在增量之间结合原子清洁的接合表面，而不会大量熔化材料。残余应力最小化，特别是在金属物体中，通过施加 每个沉积层或增量的表面上的压缩残余应力抵消了作为沉积在其上方的下一层产生的拉伸应力的全部或一部分。在装置方面，使用移动阴极来确保均匀的电流流动 在具有不断变化的几何形状的物体中，优选地连续地测量工件之间的界面的接触电阻，并且使用传感器数据来更新查找表或作为自适应闭环控制系统的输入，以确保一致的焊接 对象几何变化的条件不断变化。还公开了与功能梯度材料的制造有关的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120211989A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13276055

申请日：2011-10-18

Applicant: DAVID CARMEIN ,  DAWN WHITE ,  RANDY C. STEVENSON

Inventor： DAVID CARMEIN ,  DAWN WHITE ,  RANDY C. STEVENSON

IPC: F03B13/00

CPC classification number: F03B13/00 ,  F03D7/00 ,  H02N3/00

Abstract: An electro-hydrodynamic system that extracts energy from a gas stream, which includes an injector that injects a first species of particles having the same polarity into the gas stream, wherein particle movement with the gas stream is opposed by a first electric field; an electric field generator that generates a second electric field opposing the first, such that the net electric field at a predetermined distance downstream from the injector is approximately zero; an upstream collector that collects a second species of particles having a polarity opposite the first particle species; a downstream collector that collects the charged particle; and a load coupled between the downstream collector and the upstream collector, wherein the load converts the kinetic energy of the gas stream into electric power.

Abstract translation: 一种从气流中提取能量的电流力学系统，其包括将具有相同极性的第一种颗粒注入到气流中的喷射器，其中与气流的颗粒运动由第一电场相对; 电场发生器，其产生与所述第一电场相对的第二电场，使得所述喷射器下游预定距离处的净电场近似为零; 收集具有与第一颗粒物质相反极性的第二种颗粒的上游收集器; 收集带电粒子的下游收集器; 以及耦合在下游收集器和上游收集器之间的负载，其中负载将气流的动能转换成电力。

公开(公告)号：US20080212266A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11972968

申请日：2008-01-11

Applicant: Dawn White

Inventor： Dawn White

IPC: H05K7/00

CPC classification number: H05K5/0208

Abstract: Anti-tamper enclosures for electronic devices incorporate a variety of passive and active anti-tampering techniques in a novel way, using highly specialized manufacturing techniques that uniquely and innovatively allow such enclosures to be fabricated. Different embodiments include, alone or in combination, enclosures that prevent x-ray and field-ion-beam characterization of the device; detect attempts to mechanically open the enclosure via prying, cutting, machining, etc.; support wireless communication out of the enclosure so that attempts to tamper with the device can be reported to a user; allow insertion of “decoy” devices; and provide a method of destroying the device as a response to a tampering attempt.

Abstract translation: 电子设备的防篡改外壳采用高度专业化的制造技术，以独特和创新的方式允许制造这种外壳，以新颖的方式结合了各种被动和主动的防篡改技术。 不同的实施例包括单独或组合地防止装置的x射线和场离子束表征的外壳; 检测尝试通过撬，切割，机械加工等机械打开外壳; 支持外部的无线通信，从而可以向用户报告篡改设备的尝试; 允许插入“诱饵”装置; 并提供一种破坏设备作为对篡改尝试的响应的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20060165884A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-27

申请号：US11311019

申请日：2005-12-19

Applicant: Dawn White ,  Grant Martin

Inventor： Dawn White ,  Grant Martin

IPC: B05D1/12 ,  B05D1/36 ,  B06B1/00 ,  B05D7/00

CPC classification number: C22C47/20 ,  B22F2998/10 ,  B22F2999/00 ,  C22C47/068 ,  B22F1/0003 ,  B22F2202/01

Abstract: Methods of fabricating a metal-matrix composite materials comprise the steps of providing a plurality of fibers, providing a plurality of metal wires, positioning the wires and fibers in alternating fashion on a substrate, covering the wires and fibers with a layer of metal to create a multi-layer composite, and ultrasonically consolidating the composite. Titanium, aluminum and alloys and other metals are applicable to the process. The fibers may be boron, silicon carbide, glass, alumina and other common reinforcements or, alternatively, optical fibers, shape-memory fibers, piezo-ceramic fibers may be used. The fibers or the wires may be of uniform or varying composition, and may b are applied to a working surface separately or simultaneously, in which case they may be collimated and delivered to a working surface in aligned fashion.

Abstract translation: 制造金属 - 基质复合材料的方法包括提供多根纤维，提供多根金属丝的步骤，将线和纤维以交替的方式定位在基底上，用金属层覆盖线和纤维以产生 多层复合材料，并超声整理复合材料。 钛，铝及合金等金属适用于该工艺。 纤维可以是硼，碳化硅，玻璃，氧化铝和其他常见的增强材料，或者可以使用光纤，形状记忆纤维，压电陶瓷纤维。 纤维或导线可以具有均匀或变化的组成，并且可以单独地或同时地施加到工作表面，在这种情况下，它们可以被准直并以对准的方式传送到工作表面。

公开(公告)号：US20130008315A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-10

申请号：US13542582

申请日：2012-07-05

Applicant: DAWN WHITE ,  RANDY C. STEVENSON

Inventor： DAWN WHITE ,  RANDY C. STEVENSON

IPC: B03C3/38

CPC classification number: F23J15/022 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/38 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C2201/06 ,  B03C2201/10 ,  B03C2201/30 ,  F23J2217/102 ,  H02N3/00

Abstract: A system for energy and particle extraction from an exhaust stream containing entrained particles, the system including an ionizer, a downstream collector, and an electrical couple. The ionizer is configured to charge the particles within the exhaust stream to a first charge polarity. The downstream collector is disposed downstream from the ionizer within the exhaust stream, and is configured to collect the charged particles. The electrical couple is configured to electrically couple a load between the ionizer and the downstream collector, wherein the load converts energy of the exhaust stream into electric power.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从包含夹带颗粒的废气流中提取能量和颗粒的系统，该系统包括电离器，下游收集器和电耦合。 电离器被配置为将排气流中的颗粒充电到第一电荷极性。 下游收集器设置在排气流内的离子交换器的下游，并且被配置为收集带电粒子。 电耦合被配置为电耦合电离器和下游收集器之间的负载，其中负载将废气流的能量转换成电力。

公开(公告)号：US20120187682A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13333797

申请日：2011-12-21

Applicant: DAVID CARMEIN ,  DAWN WHITE

Inventor： DAVID CARMEIN ,  DAWN WHITE

IPC: F03D9/00

CPC classification number: H02K57/003 ,  H02N3/00

Abstract: A system for electro-hydrodynamically extracting energy from wind includes an upstream collector that is biased at an electric potential and induces an electric field. An injector introduces a particle into the electric field. The wind drag on the particle is at least partially opposed by a force of the electric field on the particle. A sensor monitors an ambient atmospheric condition, and a controller changes a parameter of the injector in response to a change in the atmospheric condition.

Abstract translation: 用于从水中电动力学提取能量的系统包括被偏置在电位并且引起电场的上游收集器。 注射器将一个粒子引入电场。 颗粒上的风阻力至少部分地与颗粒上的电场的力相反。 传感器监测环境大气条件，并且控制器响应于大气条件的变化而改变喷射器的参数。

公开(公告)号：US20120091234A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-19

申请号：US13264306

申请日：2010-04-29

Applicant: David Carmein ,  Dawn White

Inventor： David Carmein ,  Dawn White

IPC: F23D11/32

CPC classification number: H02N3/00

Abstract: Provided are electro-hydrodynamic (EHD) system for extracting energy from wind. Also provided are injectors for producing particles in an EHD system. Additionally, methods for producing particles in an EHD system is also provided. Further provided are displays comprising an EHD wind energy system. Also, an electro-hydrodynamic wind energy system integrated with a display is provided. A method of generating electricity is also provided. Additionally, a method of displaying a message is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从风中提取能量的电动力学（EHD）系统。 还提供了用于在EHD系统中产生颗粒的注射器。 此外，还提供了在EHD系统中产生颗粒的方法。 还提供了包括EHD风能系统的显示器。 此外，提供了与显示器集成的电动水动力风能系统。 还提供发电的方法。 另外，提供了显示消息的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06685365B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10014984

申请日：2001-12-11

Applicant: Dawn White

Inventor： Dawn White

IPC: G02B6255

CPC classification number: G02B6/255 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/3696 ,  G02B6/3801

Abstract: A continuous, single-step, low-temperature process combines metal coating with the splicing of fibers, producing a single, continuous low-cost process for embedding fibers in metal, and/or the splicing of fibers with a joint featuring uniform composition and high strength requiring no additional adhesives. The method can be used to create terminations for cables, or it can be used as a method of splicing or joining optical fibers by positioning the ends of the two fibers under the foils, so that they abut prior to creating the bond. The consolidation material may be provided in sheets, with or without fiber-locating grooves or, alternatively, droplets may be used. In the preferred embodiment, ultrasonic vibrations are used as the source of consolidation energy. A range of metals are suited to the process, including aluminum, copper, titanium, nickel, iron and their alloys as well a numerous other metals of more limited structural utility.

Abstract translation: 连续的单步低温工艺将金属涂层与纤维的拼接结合在一起，产生单一的，连续的低成本的将纤维嵌入金属的方法，和/或用具有均匀组成和高度的接头的纤维的拼接 强度不需要额外的粘合剂。 该方法可用于产生电缆终端，或者可以将两根纤维的端部定位在箔片之下，从而在形成粘合之前将其邻接。 固结材料可以以片材形式提供，具有或不具有纤维定位槽，或者可以使用液滴。 在优选实施例中，使用超声振动作为固结能源。 一系列金属适用于该方法，包括铝，铜，钛，镍，铁及其合金以及许多其他更有限的结构效用的金属。

公开(公告)号：US06519500B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09532432

申请日：2000-03-23

Applicant: Dawn White

Inventor： Dawn White

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G05B19/00 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y70/00 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B2219/45206 ,  G05B2219/45238 ,  G05B2219/49011 ,  G05B2219/49015 ,  G05B2219/49016 ,  G05B2219/49017 ,  G05B2219/49026 ,  G05B2219/49032 ,  G05B2219/49039 ,  G05B2219/49241 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A system and a method of fabricating a three-dimensional object on a substrate includes adding material layers incrementally and consolidating the layers by using ultrasonic vibrations and pressure. The layers are placed in position to shape the object by a material feeding unit, and they come in various forms, including flat sheets, segments of tape, strands of filament or single dots of material. The material may be plastic or metallic, and composition may vary discontinuously or gradually from one layer to the next, creating a region of functionally gradient material. The invention permits the construction and repair of dense objects, including fiber-reinforced composites and aerospace structures. Excess material may be removed one or more layers are bonded, including following end of the process after the final object is fabricated. The layers are fed sequentially and additively according to a layer-by-layer computer-model description of the object, which is generated by a computer-aided design/manufacturing (CAD/CAM) system. Ultrasonic welding equipment applicable to the invention preferably includes an ultrasonic generator, a transducer, a booster and a head unit or sonotrode.

Abstract translation: 在衬底上制造三维物体的系统和方法包括通过使用超声波振动和压力递增地增加材料层并且固结层。 这些层被放置在适当位置以通过材料供给单元来成形物体，并且它们具有各种形式，包括平板，胶带段，细丝线或单点材料。 该材料可以是塑料或金属的，并且组合物可以不连续地或逐渐地从一个层到下一个变化，从而产生功能梯度材料的区域。 本发明允许对包括纤维增强复合材料和航空航天结构在内的致密物体进行构造和修理。 可以除去一些或多个层结合的过量材料，包括在制造最终物体之后的工艺结束。 根据由计算机辅助设计/制造（CAD / CAM）系统生成的对象的逐层计算机模型描述，顺序地和相加地地馈送层。 适用于本发明的超声波焊接设备优选地包括超声波发生器，换能器，助力器和头单元或超声波发生器。

公开(公告)号：US06463349B2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-08

申请号：US09859691

申请日：2001-05-17

Applicant: Dawn White ,  David E.E. Carmein

Inventor： Dawn White ,  David E.E. Carmein

IPC: G06F1900

CPC classification number: G05B19/00 ,  B29C64/141 ,  B33Y30/00 ,  B33Y40/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  G05B19/4099 ,  G05B2219/45206 ,  G05B2219/45238 ,  G05B2219/49011 ,  G05B2219/49015 ,  G05B2219/49016 ,  G05B2219/49017 ,  G05B2219/49026 ,  G05B2219/49032 ,  G05B2219/49039 ,  G05B2219/49241 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: Machine tools combine material addition via ultrasonic object consolidation and subtractive techniques for imparting high-dimensional accuracy to a finished object. A material supply and feeder, ultrasonic horn, and feedstock cutting device are integrated with a material removal subsystem preferably including a cutting tool and an excess material removal system. Any metal, plastic or composite material suitable for ultrasonic joining may be employed as a feedstock, and these material may assume the form of tapes, sheets, wires, filaments, dots or droplets, with the feeding and material cutting components being designed for the specific feedstock employed. The cutting tool for excess material removal, may be a knife, drill/mill, grinding tool, or other tool capable of accurately cutting the external contour of a cross section of the part being built, and for removing excess feedstock remaining following the application process. The material removal could consist of a vacuum or blower system, chip auger, or other suitable apparatus. A machine disclosed as part of the preferred embodiment is able to deposit material in one step, and optionally and selectively remove it in another. Through the expeditious combination of deposition and removal, the fabrication of objects of arbitrary shape may be realized.