COMPOSITE HEATING ELEMENT WITH AN INTEGRATED SWITCH
    11.
    发明申请
    COMPOSITE HEATING ELEMENT WITH AN INTEGRATED SWITCH 有权
    具有集成开关的复合加热元件

    公开(公告)号:US20080083740A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-10

    申请号:US11867600

    申请日:2007-10-04

    IPC分类号: H05B3/06

    摘要: The present invention provides a composite heating element suitable for heating an article when activated by a power source. The composite heating element comprises a first backing layer and a discontinuous circuit formed of a conductive material disposed on the first backing layer. The discontinuous circuit has terminal ends for electrical connection with the power source and defines at least one gap between the terminal ends. The composite article further comprises a second backing layer spaced from the first backing layer. A trace formed of a conductive material is disposed on the second backing layer. The trace is aligned with the at least one gap for forming a complete circuit when the first and second backing layers at least partially abut each other with the trace extending across the gap and contacting the discontinuous circuit.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种适合于在由电源启动时加热制品的复合加热元件。 复合加热元件包括第一背衬层和由设置在第一背衬层上的导电材料形成的不连续电路。 不连续电路具有用于与电源电连接的终端并限定终端之间的至少一个间隙。 复合制品还包括与第一背衬层间隔开的第二背衬层。 由导电材料形成的迹线设置在第二背衬层上。 当第一和第二背衬层至少部分地彼此邻接,轨迹延伸穿过间隙并接触不连续电路时,轨迹与至少一个间隙对准以形成完整的电路。

    METHOD OF HEATING AN ARTICLE
    15.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF HEATING AN ARTICLE 审中-公开
    加热方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080083720A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-10

    申请号:US11867591

    申请日:2007-10-04

    IPC分类号: H05B1/02

    摘要: The present invention provides a method of heating an article, and, more specifically, provides a method of heating an article having a plurality of heating elements separated into a plurality of heating zones utilizing a controller. The method comprises the step of providing power to the heating elements of a first heating zone to heat a portion of the article. The method further comprises the step of monitoring at least one parameter associated with the heating elements to determine when a predetermined event occurs. The method yet further comprises the step of simultaneously discontinuing power to the heating elements of the first heating zone and providing power to the heating elements of a second heating zone upon occurrence of the predetermined event. The predetermined event may be, for example, a period of time and/or a temperature.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供一种加热物品的方法,更具体地说,提供一种利用控制器加热具有分离成多个加热区域的多个加热元件的物品的方法。 该方法包括向第一加热区的加热元件供电以加热物品的一部分的步骤。 该方法还包括监视与加热元件相关联的至少一个参数以确定何时发生预定事件的步骤。 该方法还包括在发生预定事件时同时中断对第一加热区的加热元件的电力并向第二加热区的加热元件供电的步骤。 预定事件可以是例如一段时间和/或一个温度。

    Proximity triggered communication system
    16.
    发明申请
    Proximity triggered communication system 审中-公开
    接近触发通信系统

    公开(公告)号:US20070037559A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-15

    申请号:US11502812

    申请日:2006-08-11

    IPC分类号: H04L12/58 H04Q7/22

    摘要: A system for broadcasting a sound and/or visual concerning a subject to a person upon detecting a presence in the vicinity of a design indicative of the subject. The system includes a sensor proximal to the design. When the sensor detects a person or object proximal the design, a sound or visual concerning the subject of the design is broadcast. In one implementation, the design is a floor advertisement for a product, and when a person steps on the floor advertisement an audible promotional message concerning the product is broadcast within earshot of the person.

    摘要翻译: 一种系统,用于在检测到指示对象的设计附近的存在时,向人广播关于对象的声音和/或视觉。 该系统包括靠近设计的传感器。 当传感器检测到靠近设计的人或物体时,广播与设计对象有关的声音或视觉。 在一个实施中,设计是产品的楼层广告,当人们踏上楼层广告时,在该人的耳朵内广播关于该产品的可听促销消息。

    Resistance varying sensor using electrically conductive coated materials
    19.
    发明授权
    Resistance varying sensor using electrically conductive coated materials 有权
    使用导电涂层材料的电阻变化传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07594442B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-09-29

    申请号:US11581701

    申请日:2006-10-16

    IPC分类号: G01B7/16

    CPC分类号: G01L1/20 B60N2/002

    摘要: In accordance with one embodiment, a sensor includes a fibrous region contacting at least two electrodes. The fibrous region has an electrically conductive coating. The fibrous region has a resistance and when the fibrous region is compressed, the resistance changes. In another embodiment, a method of making a pressure responsive sensor includes providing a compressible material, applying a conductive coating to the compressible material to provide a coated compressible material having a resistance, and placing the coated compressible material in contact with at least two electrodes, wherein when the compressible material is compressed, the resistance changes.

    摘要翻译: 根据一个实施例,传感器包括接触至少两个电极的纤维区域。 纤维区域具有导电涂层。 纤维区域具有电阻,当纤维区域被压缩时,电阻变化。 在另一个实施例中,制造压力响应传感器的方法包括提供可压缩材料,将导电涂层施加到可压缩材料以提供具有电阻的涂覆的可压缩材料,以及将涂覆的可压缩材料放置在与至少两个电极接触的位置, 其中当可压缩材料被压缩时,电阻改变。