公开(公告)号：US20090176054A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：US11968940

申请日：2008-01-03

申请人： Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher, III ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

发明人： Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher, III ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

IPC分类号： B32B3/10 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B37/00

CPC分类号： A41D13/005 ,  A41D31/0038 ,  A41D2400/10 ,  D04H1/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/24025 ,  Y10T428/24132 ,  Y10T428/24322 ,  Y10T428/24752 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/249924 ,  Y10T428/249941 ,  Y10T428/249947 ,  Y10T428/249949 ,  Y10T428/24995 ,  Y10T428/2915 ,  Y10T428/2929 ,  Y10T428/2973 ,  Y10T428/2976

摘要： An insulative material and a method of forming the insulative material are provided. The insulative material is configured to change shape in response to temperature and thus, for example, the insulative material may become more insulative as the temperature decreases. For example, the insulative material may include a plurality of fibers that change shape, such as by curling, in response to decreases in temperature, thereby correspondingly changing the insulative properties.

摘要翻译： 提供绝缘材料和形成绝缘材料的方法。 绝缘材料被配置为响应于温度而改变形状，因此例如，绝缘材料随着温度降低而变得更加绝缘。 例如，绝缘材料可以包括响应于温度降低而改变形状的多个纤维，例如通过卷曲，从而相应地改变绝缘性能。

公开(公告)号：US07488888B2

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US11522276

申请日：2006-09-15

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Kevin S. Callahan

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Kevin S. Callahan

IPC分类号： H01L35/00 ,  H01L37/00

CPC分类号： H01L35/30 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02T50/53 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： Energy harvesting devices are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the energy harvesting devices includes a fastening device, a first thermally-conductive element engaging the fastening device, a thermoelectric device disposed in thermal contact with the first thermally-conductive element and a second thermally-conductive element disposed in thermal contact with the thermoelectric device.

摘要翻译： 公开了能量收集装置。 能量收集装置的说明性实施例包括紧固装置，接合紧固装置的第一导热元件，与第一导热元件热接触设置的热电装置和与第一导热元件热接触设置的第二导热元件 热电装置。

公开(公告)号：US08349438B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-08

申请号：US11968940

申请日：2008-01-03

申请人： Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher, III ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

发明人： Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher, III ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

IPC分类号： B32B3/10 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B37/00 ,  B32B5/08 ,  B32B5/14 ,  B32B5/26

CPC分类号： A41D13/005 ,  A41D31/0038 ,  A41D2400/10 ,  D04H1/00 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/24025 ,  Y10T428/24132 ,  Y10T428/24322 ,  Y10T428/24752 ,  Y10T428/24942 ,  Y10T428/249924 ,  Y10T428/249941 ,  Y10T428/249947 ,  Y10T428/249949 ,  Y10T428/24995 ,  Y10T428/2915 ,  Y10T428/2929 ,  Y10T428/2973 ,  Y10T428/2976

摘要： An insulative material and a method of forming the insulative material are provided. The insulative material is configured to change shape in response to temperature and thus, for example, the insulative material may become more insulative as the temperature decreases. For example, the insulative material may include a plurality of fibers that change shape, such as by curling, in response to decreases in temperature, thereby correspondingly changing the insulative properties.

摘要翻译： 提供绝缘材料和形成绝缘材料的方法。 绝缘材料被配置为响应于温度而改变形状，因此例如，绝缘材料随着温度降低而变得更加绝缘。 例如，绝缘材料可以包括响应于温度降低而改变形状的多个纤维，例如通过卷曲，从而相应地改变绝缘性能。

公开(公告)号：US08166506B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US11303654

申请日：2005-12-16

申请人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  William C. Sanford

发明人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  William C. Sanford

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： B64D11/00155 ,  B64D11/0015 ,  Y02T50/46

摘要： A cabin services system for an aircraft is disclosed. The cabin services system comprises at least one wireless network, the at least one wireless network providing at least one cabin service. The cabin services system further includes a cabin attendant panel for communicating with the at least one wireless networks and configured to control the at least one cabin service.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种飞机的客舱服务系统。 所述客舱服务系统包括至少一个无线网络，所述至少一个无线网络提供至少一个客舱服务。 客舱服务系统还包括一个客舱服务面板，用于与至少一个无线网络通信并配置成控制至少一个客舱服务。

公开(公告)号：US08033501B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US11150578

申请日：2005-06-10

申请人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib ,  James E. Ebner

发明人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M Laib ,  James E. Ebner

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： H02G3/00 ,  B64C1/20 ,  H01R13/62933 ,  H02G11/00

摘要： A system for communicating electrical signals between two spaced apart seat assemblies on a mobile platform, for example an aircraft. The seat assemblies are secured to seat tracks mounted on a floor of the aircraft cabin. The seat tracks have a plurality of spaced apart holes that enable seat assembly mounting. A seat track cover is snap-fit onto one or more seat track mount devices. Each of the seat track mount devices includes one or more cleats or knobs that can be snap fit into the openings in the seat track to quickly and easily secure the seat track cover to the seat track. The seat track cover and mount devices enable a simple, planar seat track having spaced apart holes to be employed, rather than a C-shaped seat mounting track.

摘要翻译： 用于在移动平台（例如飞行器）上的两个间隔开的座椅组件之间传递电信号的系统。 座椅组件被固定到安装在飞机机舱地板上的座椅轨道上。 座椅轨道具有能够使座椅组件安装的多个间隔开的孔。 座椅导轨盖卡扣配合到一个或多个座椅轨道安装装置上。 座椅轨道安装装置中的每一个包括一个或多个夹板或旋钮，其可以卡扣配合到座椅轨道中的开口中，以快速且容易地将座椅轨道盖固定到座椅轨道。 座椅导轨盖和安装装置使得能够使用具有间隔开的孔的简单的平面座椅轨道，而不是C形座椅安装轨道。

公开(公告)号：US07870778B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-18

申请号：US12137189

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. R. Fletcher, III

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. R. Fletcher, III

IPC分类号： G01M15/04

CPC分类号： G01M15/042 ,  G01K7/42 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01K2205/04

摘要： A method is present for estimating engine load factor. Temperature data is obtained from a temperature sensor in a location with respect to an exhaust system for an engine. A rate of temperature change is estimated using the temperature data. A steady state temperature at a selected time is calculated for the location using the temperature data and the rate of temperature change. The engine load factor at the selected time is estimated from the steady state temperature.

摘要翻译： 存在用于估计发动机负载系数的方法。 从相对于发动机的排气系统的位置的温度传感器获得温度数据。 使用温度数据估算温度变化率。 使用温度数据和温度变化率来计算选定时间的稳态温度。 从稳态温度估计选定时间的发动机负载系数。

公开(公告)号：US20080230653A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11690316

申请日：2007-03-23

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher

IPC分类号： B64C1/14 ,  G06F17/00

CPC分类号： G02F1/163 ,  B60J3/04 ,  B64C1/1484 ,  B64C1/1492 ,  B64D2011/0061 ,  B64D2211/00

摘要： An electrically controlled dimmable window for aircraft includes a controller and power that eliminates the need for wiring connections to on-board systems. The controller is integrated into the sidewall in which the window is mounted. Power for controlling the window is derived from an energy harvesting device that generates power by converting thermal gradients, motion/vibration or light energy present near the window. The integrated controller includes passenger controls for adjusting the opacity of the window, power conditioning circuitry, an electrical power storage device such as a battery, a processor and a radio receiver. The window can be remotely controlled by a cabin attendant from a central controller that transmits window control signals to the radio receiver.

摘要翻译： 用于飞机的电控可调光窗包括控制器和电源，消除了对车载系统的接线连接的需要。 控制器集成到安装窗口的侧壁中。 用于控制窗口的功率源自能量收集装置，其通过转换窗口附近存在的热梯度，运动/振动或光能产生功率。 集成控制器包括用于调节窗口的不透明度的乘客控制器，功率调节电路，诸如电池，处理器和无线电接收器的电力存储设备。 窗口可以由来自中央控制器的客舱服务员远程控制，该中央控制器将窗口控制信号发送到无线电接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20080092937A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11522276

申请日：2006-09-15

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Kevin S. Callahan

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Kevin S. Callahan

IPC分类号： H01L35/02

CPC分类号： H01L35/30 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02T50/53 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： Energy harvesting devices are disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the energy harvesting devices includes a fastening device, a first thermally-conductive element engaging the fastening device, a thermoelectric device disposed in thermal contact with the first thermally-conductive element and a second thermally-conductive element disposed in thermal contact with the thermoelectric device.

摘要翻译： 公开了能量收集装置。 能量收集装置的说明性实施例包括紧固装置，接合紧固装置的第一导热元件，与第一导热元件热接触设置的热电装置和与第一导热元件热接触设置的第二导热元件 热电装置。

公开(公告)号：US07188805B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US10810324

申请日：2004-03-27

申请人： James T. Henley ,  Robert T. Johnson ,  Darrel E. Santala ,  Samuel J. Feist ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Kevin S. Callahan

发明人： James T. Henley ,  Robert T. Johnson ,  Darrel E. Santala ,  Samuel J. Feist ,  Trevor M Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Kevin S. Callahan

IPC分类号： B64D11/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/0624 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R25/14 ,  H02G3/00

摘要： A power distribution system having a continuous power bus to supply power and/or data to aircraft passenger seats in a mobile platform. The power distribution system generally includes a bus strip that extends along a length of the passenger cabin and a connector operable to provide a connection between the bus strip and the passenger seats. Power and/or data can be transmitted between the bus strip and the passenger seats, via the connector, at any point along the bus strip, thus eliminating the need to run separate connections between the power and/or data source and each passenger seat.

摘要翻译： 一种配电系统，具有连续的电力总线，用于向移动平台中的飞机乘客座椅供电和/或数据。 配电系统通常包括沿乘客舱的长度延伸的总线带和可操作以提供总线带和乘客座椅之间的连接的连接器。 电源和/或数据可以在总线条和乘客座位之间通过连接器沿着总线条的任何点传输，因此不需要在电源和/或数据源与每个乘客座位之间运行单独的连接。

公开(公告)号：US07971221B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US11303652

申请日：2005-12-16

申请人： Donald B. Lee ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Kevin S. Callahan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

发明人： Donald B. Lee ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Kevin S. Callahan ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H04N21/2146 ,  B64D2221/00 ,  Y10S248/917

摘要： An overhead video system for an aircraft is disclosed. The overhead video system comprises a wireless overhead video unit; and at least one mounting rail detachably coupled to the wireless overhead video unit. The mounting rail provides structural support and electrical power to the wireless overhead video unit. A system in one embodiment may use mounting rails that double as power rails supplying power to the wireless overhead video unit. Video control and content streaming is accomplished over a wireless link. The power rail control may be accomplished remotely via a standard or solid state relay. Normal rail power for the rail mounted video system may come from the utility bus.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于飞机的俯视视频系统。 架空视频系统包括无线架空视频单元; 以及可拆卸地联接到所述无线架空视频单元的至少一个安装导轨。 安装导轨为无线架空视频单元提供结构支持和电力。 一个实施例中的系统可以使用作为为无线架空视频单元供电的电力轨道的双重安装轨道。 视频控制和内容流是通过无线链路实现的。 电力轨控制可以通过标准或固态继电器远程完成。 铁路视频系统的正常轨道电力可能来自公用事业公共汽车。