公开(公告)号：US20080201001A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-21

申请号：US11677093

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  William Robert Taylor

Inventor： Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  William Robert Taylor

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087

Abstract: A logical inventory mechanism takes components in assemblies into account when determining purchase requirements. The inventory control system determines assemblies that are available, determines their components and whether or not each component may be reused, then adjusts physical inventory to generate therefrom logical inventory based on physical inventory plus parts in the assemblies that may be reused if the assemblies are disassembled. By computing logical inventory that would be available by disassembling assemblies, inventory levels may be reduced, thereby enhancing the efficiency of an inventory control system that includes the logical inventory mechanism. Assemblies in inventory thus may be used in two very different matters, as the starting point for a higher-level assembly, or to be disassembled to use one or more reusable components in the assembly in a different assembly.

Abstract translation: 在确定购买要求时，逻辑库存机制会考虑组件中的组件。 库存控制系统确定可用的组件，确定其组件以及是否可以重新使用每个组件，然后调整实际库存以根据实际库存加上逻辑库存加上组件中可以重新使用的组件，如果拆卸组件 。 通过计算通过拆卸组件可用的逻辑库存，可以减少库存水平，从而提高包括逻辑库存机制的库存控制系统的效率。 因此，库存中的组件可以用于两个非常不同的事项，作为更高级别组件的起点，或者被拆卸以在不同的组件中在组件中使用一个或多个可重复使用的部件。

公开(公告)号：US20070266704A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：US11796852

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: F16D31/02

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: The stability and power conversion efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) which includes a float, a spar and a power taken device (PTO) connected between the spar and the float is increased by connecting a heave plate to the spar in a very secure manner and by carefully limiting the movement between the float and spar to one direction (i.e., up-down motion). Buoyancy chambers may be attached to the WEC to facilitate its transportation and deployment. The WEC may be formed in sections and assembled at, or close to, the point of deployment.

Abstract translation: 包括浮子，翼梁和连接在翼梁和浮子之间的动力装置（PTO）的波能量转换器（WEC）的稳定性和功率转换效率通过以非常安全的方式将升沉板连接到翼梁架而增加 并且通过仔细地将浮子和翼梁之间的运动限制到一个方向（即，上下运动）。 浮力室可以连接到WEC，以便于其运输和部署。 WEC可以以部分形成并组装在部署点处或其附近。

公开(公告)号：US06765307B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10047768

申请日：2002-01-15

Applicant: James Gerber ,  George W. Taylor ,  Thomas R. Welsh

Inventor： James Gerber ,  George W. Taylor ,  Thomas R. Welsh

IPC: F03B1310

CPC classification number: F03B13/148 ,  F03B13/1875 ,  F03B13/20 ,  F05B2240/97 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A wave energy converter (WEC), for use in a body of water of depth Dw, includes a tubular structure and a piston within the tubular structure where the relative motion between the piston and the tubular structure is used to generate electric power. The length (L) of the tubular structure may be selected to have a predetermined value based on the fact that: (a) the efficiency of the power generated by WEC increases as the length “L” of the tubular structure increases from a minimal value until L reaches an optimal value; and (b) the efficiency decreases as L is increased beyond the optimal value due to the increased mass of the water that the tubular structure and the piston have to move.

Abstract translation: 在深度为Dw的水体中使用的波能转换器（WEC）包括在管状结构内的管状结构和活塞，其中活塞和管状结构之间的相对运动用于产生电力。 管状结构的长度（L）可以基于以下事实选择为具有预定值：（a）由管状结构的长度“L”从最小值增加时由WEC产生的功率的效率增加 直到L达到最佳值; 和（b）由于管状结构和活塞必须移动的水的质量增加，效率会随着L增加超过最佳值而降低。

公开(公告)号：US07702544B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11748954

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  Thomas S. Mazzeo ,  Matthew H. Zemke

Inventor： Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  Thomas S. Mazzeo ,  Matthew H. Zemke

IPC: G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q50/04 ,  Y02P90/30

Abstract: A method is provided for use in connection with build ahead configurations (BAC's), for enabling a manufacturer to quickly identify the available BAC that is most suitable for use in completing a product order. In one embodiment, directed to a method for increasing efficiency in constructing individual products of a particular product type, each individual product has an associated specification set. A number of BAC's are initially constructed, wherein each BAC comprises an at least partially complete product of the particular type, and likewise has an associated specification set. An order is received for an individual product of the particular type, wherein the order defines each specification in the specification set for the ordered product. Respective specifications for the ordered product are compared with the specifications of each BAC, in order to calculate a metric for each BAC, wherein the metric for a given BAC represents the effort required to modify the given BAC to conform to all specifications set of the ordered product.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于建立预先配置（BAC）的方法，以使制造商能够快速识别最适合用于完成产品订单的可用BAC。 在一个实施例中，针对提高特定产品类型的单个产品的效率的方法，每个单独的产品具有相关联的规范集合。 最初构建了多个BAC，其中每个BAC包括特定类型的至少部分完整的产品，并且同样具有相关的规范集。 对于特定类型的单个产品接收订单，其中该订单定义了针对订购产品的规格集中的每个规格。 将有序产品的相关规格与每个BAC的规格进行比较，以便计算每个BAC的度量，其中给定BAC的度量表示修改给定BAC所需的努力以符合订购的所有规格集 产品。

公开(公告)号：US20070261404A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11035323

申请日：2005-01-13

Applicant: David Stewart ,  James Gerber

Inventor： David Stewart ,  James Gerber

IPC: F03B17/02 ,  F03B13/18

CPC classification number: F03B13/1845 ,  F03B15/00 ,  F05B2220/707 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  H02K7/1876 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: The invention relates to active impedance matching systems (AIMS) and methods for increasing the efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) having a shaft and a shell intended to be placed in a body of water and to move relative to each other in response to forces applied to the WEC by the body of water. The system includes apparatus for: (a) extracting energy from the WEC and producing output electric energy as a function of the movement of the shell (shaft) relative to the shaft (shell): and (b) for selectively imparting energy to one of the shell and shaft for causing an increase in the displacement and velocity (or acceleration) of one of the shell and shaft relative to the other, whereby the net amount of output electrical energy produced is increased. The apparatus for extracting energy and for selectively supplying energy may be implemented using a single device capable of being operated bi-directionally, in terms of both direction and force, or may be implemented by different devices.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及有源阻抗匹配系统（AIMS）和用于提高具有轴和壳的波能量转换器（WEC）的效率的方法，所述轴和壳旨在放置在水体中并相对于彼此移动，以响应于 由水体向WEC施加的力量。 该系统包括：（a）从WEC提取能量并产生作为壳体（轴）相对于轴（壳体）运动的函数的输出电能的装置：（b）用于选择性地将能量传递到 外壳和轴，用于增加外壳和轴中的一个相对于另一个的位移和速度（或加速度），由此产生的输出电能的净量增加。 用于提取能量和用于选择性地供应能量的装置可以使用能够在方向和力方面双向操作的单个装置来实现，或者可以由不同的装置来实现。

公开(公告)号：US06772592B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10357675

申请日：2003-02-04

Applicant: James Gerber ,  George W. Taylor ,  Thomas J. Meaney

Inventor： James Gerber ,  George W. Taylor ,  Thomas J. Meaney

IPC: F03B1312

CPC classification number: F04B35/004 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F04B17/00 ,  F05B2220/707 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y10S415/916

Abstract: Apparatus for converting energy contained in surface waves on a body of water to useful energy comprises a float from which is suspended a fully or effectively fully submerged inverted cup-shaped member having a closed top end and an open bottom end. Disposed within the top space is a compressible fluid separated by a flexible membrane from a column of water filling the bottom open end of the submerged member. Passing surface waves cause pressure variations at the bottom end of the member causing changes in the water column height and corresponding changes in the buoyancy of the member. The buoyancy changes induce vertical oscillations of the member relative to the float and known means are used for converting the relative movements of the float and submerged member to useful energy. Preferably, the float vertically oscillates in synchronization with the passing waves, and the vertical movements of the float increase the relative movements between the float and the submerged member.

Abstract translation: 将包含在水体上的表面波中的能量转换成有用能量的装置包括浮子，浮子悬挂有具有闭合顶端和敞开的底端的完全或有效完全浸没的倒杯状部件。 在顶部空间内设置的可压缩流体由柔性膜与填充浸没构件的底部开口端的水柱隔开。 通过的表面波导致构件底端的压力变化导致水柱高度的变化和构件的浮力的相应变化。 浮力变化引起部件相对于浮子的垂直振荡，已知的装置用于将浮子和浸没构件的相对运动转换为有用能量。 优选地，浮子与通过的波浪同步地垂直振荡，并且浮子的垂直运动增加了浮子和浸没构件之间的相对运动。