公开(公告)号：US20020190014A1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-19

申请号：US10215793

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: Sharper image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor

IPC: A47F005/02

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of interconnected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的支架的这种环。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 优选实施例采用可互连的保持器，每个保持器以并排构造保持两个宝石盒。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。

公开(公告)号：US20040262244A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10872916

申请日：2004-09-07

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: A47G029/00

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的保持器的这种环路。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。

公开(公告)号：US20040234431A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10876495

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L. Lee

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/36 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/88 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B03C2201/28 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.

Abstract translation: 用于从空气中去除微粒的电动空调器产生不使用移动部件的气流。 该护发素包括具有电极组件的离子发生器，该电极组件包括第一发射极阵列，第二集电极阵列和高压发生器。 优选地，第三或前导或聚焦电极位于第一阵列发射极电极的上游，和/或后电极位于第二阵列的集电极电极的下游。 该器件还可以包括位于集电极之间的间隙电极，具有整体形成的后端的增强的集电极电极以及具有增强的长度以增加发射率的增强型发射电极。

公开(公告)号：US20040059467A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10622842

申请日：2003-07-18

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, and sensors that allow the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. A driving mechanism moves the robot along a surface. An edge detection system includes a plurality of infrared emitters each directed at a different angle with respect to the surface. The emitters alternately emitting signals such that only one of the emitters emits a signal at one time. A signal receiving device detects signals emitted by the infrared emitters after the signals have been reflected. The edge detection system detects an edge based on feedback received from the signal receiving device.

Abstract translation: 包含身体的机器人和允许机器人与房间中的物体相互作用的传感器，并且防止机器人从边缘移走或撞到障碍物。 驱动机构沿着表面移动机器人。 边缘检测系统包括多个相对于表面以不同角度指向的红外发射器。 发射器交替地发射信号，使得只有一个发射器一次发射信号。 信号接收装置在信号被反射之后检测由红外线发射器发出的信号。 边缘检测系统基于从信号接收装置接收到的反馈来检测边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20040057882A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10661988

申请日：2003-09-12

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a housing, a first electrode disposed in the housing, and a second electrode removably disposed in the housing. The second electrode can be manually removed from the housing and then manually returned to a resting position within the housing. A base member is attached to a bottom portion of the second electrode. An at least partially flexible cleaning member is attached to the base member. The cleaning member frictionally cleans the first electrode when, after being removed from the housing, the second electrode is manually returned to the resting position within the housing.

Abstract translation: 空调装置包括壳体，设置在壳体中的第一电极和可拆卸地设置在壳体中的第二电极。 第二电极可以从壳体手动地移除，然后手动地返回到壳体内的静止位置。 底座部件附接到第二电极的底部。 至少部分柔性的清洁构件附接到基座构件。 当从壳体移除时，清洁构件摩擦地清洁第一电极，第二电极被手动地返回到壳体内的静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20040047775A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10658721

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: A personal electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output air flow. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. The surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. A water retaining member is disposed surrounding the output airflow to increase humidity of the output air, which is substantially cleansed of particulate matter, and contains safe amounts of ozone.

Abstract translation: 个人电动静电空调器包括独立的离子发生器，其提供具有离子的电动移动空气和安全量的臭氧，并且包括用于增加输出空气流的湿度的保水元件。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一电极阵列包括第一和第二尖锐电极，并且第二电极阵列包括具有与相关联的尖端电极同轴的中心开口的环状电极。 环状电极的表面通过开口平滑且连续，并进入空气流过的套环区域。 设置围绕输出气流的保水构件，以增加基本上清洁颗粒物质的输出空气的湿度，并且包含安全量的臭氧。

公开(公告)号：US20030192563A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10454132

申请日：2003-06-04

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D024/22

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B2200/3053 ,  A61N1/44

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrodes. An outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract translation: 刷子包括独立的离子发生器，其将被刷洗的材料照射到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极之间。 离子空气和臭氧的流出被引导到刷毛之间被刷擦的材料上。

公开(公告)号：US20020141914A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US10156158

申请日：2002-05-28

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew Parker

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: A system massages a user's feet and generates an electro-kinetic airflow that contains safe amounts of ozone that can deodorize the user's feet or socks. The system includes an ion generator comprising a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between left and right first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. Preferably the annular-like electrodes are formed from a single sheet of metal by extrusion or punching such that the surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. Particulate matter in the ambient air electrostatically adheres to the smooth continuous surface of the annular-like electrodes.

Abstract translation: 系统按摩用户的脚并产生含有可以使用户的脚或袜子除臭的安全量的臭氧的电动气流。 该系统包括离子发生器，其包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在左和右第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一电极阵列包括第一和第二尖锐电极，并且第二电极阵列包括具有与相关联的尖端电极同轴的中心开口的环状电极。 优选地，环状电极通过挤压或冲压由单片金属形成，使得环状电极的表面平滑且连续地穿过开口并进入空气流过的套环区域。 环境空气中的微粒物质静电附着在环状电极的光滑连续表面上。

公开(公告)号：US20040251909A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10625401

申请日：2003-07-23

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Greg S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney JR.

IPC: B03C003/00

CPC classification number: C01B13/115 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C3/68 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/90 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring and suppressing arcing between a first electrode and a second electrode of an electro-kinetic system. A current (or voltage) associated with the electro-kinetic system is monitored in order to adjust a first count and a second count. Each time a monitored value reaches a threshold, the first count is incremented. Each time the first count reaches a first count threshold, the electro-kinetic system is temporarily shut down for a predetermined period, the second count is incremented, and the first count is re-initialized. The electro-kinetic system restarts after the predetermined period. When the second count reaches a second count threshold, the electro-kinetic system is shut-down until a reset condition is satisfied.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于监测和抑制电动系统的第一电极和第二电极之间的电弧的系统和方法。 监测与电动系统相关联的电流（或电压），以便调整第一计数和第二计数。 每次监视值达到阈值时，第一个计数递增。 每当第一计数达到第一计数阈值时，电动系统暂时关闭预定时间段，第二计数递增，并且第一计数被重新初始化。 电动系统在预定时间后重新启动。 当第二计数达到第二计数阈值时，电动系统被关闭直到满足复位条件。

公开(公告)号：US20040237787A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10835743

申请日：2004-04-30

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： John Paul Reeves ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B03C003/74

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C2201/14

Abstract: An air conditioner with a cleaning member having an opening, through which a wire-like electrode passes. The member is moved along the wire to frictionally clean the wire-like electrode when a collector electrode array is moved. A lifting arm is mounted to the collector electrode. The lifting arm can move the member to clean the wire-like electrode as the collector electrode is moved (e.g., removed from the air conditioner for cleaning).

Abstract translation: 一种具有清洁构件的空调器，具有开口，线状电极通过该开口。 当集电极阵列移动时，沿导线移动构件以摩擦地清洁线状电极。 提升臂安装在集电极上。 当收集器电极移动（例如，从空调器移除以进行清洁）时，提升臂可移动构件以清洁线状电极。