公开(公告)号：US10006552B1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15678184

申请日：2017-08-16

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: F16K11/22 ,  G05D23/02 ,  F16K31/05 ,  F16K31/60 ,  F22D5/26 ,  F16K27/00

CPC classification number: F16K11/22 ,  F16K27/00 ,  F16K31/002 ,  F16K31/05 ,  F16K31/60 ,  F22D5/26 ,  Y02A20/414

Abstract: A valve for saving water and energy in a shower uses a wax motor as an actuator. Below the activation temperature of the wax motor, the valve is open and the shower water flows. When the water reaches the activation temperature, the piston of the wax motor extends and turns off the water in the shower. The person taking the shower then can restore flow by turning a handle. The shower can then be turned off and on at will by turning the handle manually. When the valves cools down, it resets automatically.

公开(公告)号：US20140176565A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14000088

申请日：2012-02-17

Applicant: Tom Adeyoola ,  Nick Brown ,  Duncan Robertson ,  Tom Warren ,  Nikki Trott ,  Edward Herbert ,  Jim Downing ,  Nick Day ,  Robert Boland ,  Tom Boucher ,  Joe Townsend ,  Edward Clay ,  Anoop Unadkat

Inventor： Tom Adeyoola ,  Nick Brown ,  Duncan Robertson ,  Tom Warren ,  Nikki Trott ,  Edward Herbert ,  Jim Downing ,  Nick Day ,  Robert Boland ,  Tom Boucher ,  Joe Townsend ,  Edward Clay ,  Anoop Unadkat

IPC: G06T13/80

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0643 ,  G06F3/005 ,  G06F3/04815 ,  G06F3/04817 ,  G06F3/0482 ,  G06F3/04842 ,  G06F3/04845 ,  G06F3/04883 ,  G06F16/248 ,  G06F16/54 ,  G06F16/5854 ,  G06F16/5866 ,  G06F16/9535 ,  G06K9/6215 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/0605 ,  G06Q30/0625 ,  G06Q30/0629 ,  G06Q30/0631 ,  G06Q50/01 ,  G06T7/11 ,  G06T7/194 ,  G06T11/001 ,  G06T13/20 ,  G06T13/40 ,  G06T13/80 ,  G06T15/205 ,  G06T17/00 ,  G06T17/20 ,  G06T19/006 ,  G06T2200/04 ,  G06T2200/24 ,  G06T2207/10012 ,  G06T2207/10028 ,  G06T2207/20212 ,  G06T2207/30196 ,  G06T2210/16 ,  H04N5/33 ,  H04N13/204 ,  H04N13/207 ,  H04N13/271 ,  H04N13/282 ,  H05K999/99

Abstract: Methods for generating and sharing a virtual body model of a person, created with a small number of measurements and a single photograph, combined with one or more images of garments. The model represents a realistic representation of the users body and is used for visualizing photo-realistic fit visualizations of garments, hairstyles, etc. The virtual garments are created from layers based on photographs of real garment from multiple angles. The virtual body model is used in multiple embodiments of manual and automatic garment, make-up, and, hairstyle recommendations, such as, from channels, friends, and fashion entities, and sharable for visualization and comments on looks, for enabling users to buy garments that fit other users, suitable for gifts or similar, and can be used in peer-to-peer online sales where garments can be bought with the knowledge that the seller has a similar body shape and size as the user.

Abstract translation: 用于生成和共享用少量测量和单张照片创建的人的虚拟身体模型与服装的一个或多个图像相结合的方法。 该模型代表用户身体的实际表示，并用于可视化服装，发型等的照片逼真适合的可视化。虚拟服装是从多层次的基于真实服装照片的层面创建的。 虚拟身体模型用于手动和自动服装，化妆和发型建议的多个实施例中，例如来自渠道，朋友和时尚实体，并且可共享用于可视化和对外观的评论，以使用户能够购买 适合其他用户的服装，适合礼品或类似产品，并且可以用于对等网络销售，其中可以购买服装，知道卖家具有与用户相似的身体形状和尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US08643380B1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-04

申请号：US13184478

申请日：2011-07-15

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: G01R31/02 ,  H04B3/46

CPC classification number: G01R31/1272

Abstract: It is known to insulate bus bars to reduce shock and arc-flash hazards. However, failed or damaged insulation may not be noticed, possibly presenting a greater hazard as it is unexpected and therefore not prepared for. A metal cladding at earth ground enhances the safety to personnel and reduces the likelihood of a more serious line to line arc-flash. Still better is the use of a guard conductor intermediate between the hot conductor and the earth ground insulated from both. Not only does it introduce an additional layer of insulation, it also provides a way to continuously monitor the integrity of the insulation. A resistor divider establishes the nominal voltage on the guard conductor. A departure from nominal voltage indicates a potential fault. The guard conductor can also be used as a node for connecting other sensors, or one of the insulation layers may be of thermally sensitive polymer, to detect hot spots.

Abstract translation: 已知绝缘母线可以减少冲击和电弧闪光危险。 然而，绝缘不合格或损坏可能不会被注意到，可能会出现更大的危险，因为它是意想不到的，因此没有准备。 地面上的金属覆层增强了人员的安全性，并降低了更严重的线路弧闪的可能性。 更好的是在两个热绝缘的热导体和地面之间使用保护导体。 它不仅引入了额外的绝缘层，还提供了一种连续监测绝缘体完整性的方法。 电阻分压器建立保护导线上的额定电压。 偏离标称电压表示潜在故障。 保护导体也可以用作连接其他传感器的节点，或者绝缘层中的一个可以是热敏聚合物，以检测热点。

公开(公告)号：US07915537B1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-29

申请号：US11550753

申请日：2006-10-18

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: H05K1/03

CPC classification number: H05K1/03 ,  H01L23/49816 ,  H01L23/49827 ,  H01L23/49838 ,  H01L2224/16225 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73204 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/19105 ,  H01L2924/3011 ,  H05K1/0284 ,  H05K1/115 ,  H05K3/4084 ,  H05K3/4611 ,  H05K2201/0355 ,  H05K2201/09118 ,  H05K2201/09636 ,  H05K2201/09836 ,  H05K2201/10378 ,  Y10T29/49126

Abstract: An interposer is made of nested drawn copper shells with insulation between them. The shells are etched using methods of ordinary printed wiring fabrication, but being three dimensional, straight runs from the die to the motherboard can be made optimally short and wide without passing through any vias. Some shells can extend upward for top connections, and vias and crossing landlines can be used as required in the areas away from the die.

Abstract translation: 插入件由嵌套的拉制铜壳制成，它们之间具有绝缘。 使用普通印刷布线制造的方法蚀刻外壳，但是可以在不通过任何通孔的情况下将从模具到主板的三维直线运行最佳地缩短和宽。 一些壳体可以向上延伸用于顶部连接，并且可以根据需要在远离模具的区域中使用通孔和交叉座标线。

公开(公告)号：US07633782B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-15

申请号：US11943864

申请日：2007-11-21

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: G05F1/70 ,  H02M7/02

CPC classification number: G05F1/70 ,  H02M1/4216 ,  Y02B70/126

Abstract: This invention teaches power factor corrected 3-phase ac-dc power converters in which the duty-cycles are determined by “natural modulation”, that is, they are forced by a fixed algorithm that has been optimized for efficient switching. The duty-cycles do not regulate the output voltage but they do force the input currents to be proportionately correct for good power factor. A feedback control circuit modulates the effective turns-ratio of a variable dc-dc transformer to regulate the output voltage. For a buck converter, the most efficient duty-cycle is 100%, that is, the buck switch is always on. For a boost converter, the most efficient duty-cycle is 0%, that is, the boost switch is always off. “100% duty-cycle” as defined for a buck 3-phase ac input means that there is no off-time. The switch duty-cycles are as follows: The duty-cycle for the phase with the highest voltage magnitude (the dominant phase) is 100%, and sum of the duty-cycles of the other two phases equals 100%. “0% duty-cycle” as defined for a boost 3-phase ac input means that the input is never short circuited line to line. The duty-cycle for the switch for the phase with the highest voltage magnitude (the dominant phase) is 0%, and switches of the other two phases modulate to control their respective input currents.

Abstract translation: 本发明教导了功率因数校正的三相交流 - 直流功率转换器，其中占空比由“自然调制”确定，即它们被已经被优化以用于有效切换的固定算法强制。 占空比不调节输出电压，但它们会强制输入电流按比例正确，因为功率因数较好。 反馈控制电路调制可变直流 - 直流变压器的有效匝数比来调节输出电压。 对于降压转换器，最有效的占空比为100％，即降压开关始终处于开启状态。 对于升压转换器，最有效的占空比为0％，即升压开关始终关闭。 对于降压三相交流输入，定义的“100％占空比”表示没有停机时间。 开关占空比如下：具有最高电压幅值（主相位）的相位的占空比为100％，其他两相占空比的总和等于100％。 升压三相交流输入定义的“0％占空比”意味着输入线不会短路到线路。 具有最高电压幅值（主相位）的相位开关占空比为0％，另外两相的开关调制以控制其各自的输入电流。

公开(公告)号：US07609037B1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US11767516

申请日：2007-06-24

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: G05F1/00 ,  G05F1/613

CPC classification number: H02M3/28 ,  H02M7/217 ,  H02M2001/0022 ,  H02M2001/007

Abstract: Many power converters operate with an input voltage that has a normal range of voltage that is quite narrow, for example, commercial ac voltage or from a regulated upstream power converter. To accommodate transient and abnormal conditions, power converters are often designed for a wide range of input voltage, which seriously compromises their efficiency at nominal voltage. This invention teaches a power converter that is optimized for the normal operating voltage range. A variable dc-dc transformer and a buck derived modulator are used in series. The buck circuit is most efficient at high duty cycles, and for normal input voltage, the buck converter may be saturated at 100 percent duty cycle. The duty cycle of the buck converter is reduced to accommodate over voltage transients. Efficiency is compromised, but the duration is short, so that is acceptable. For normal and under voltage conditions, the effective turns ratio of the variable dc-dc transformer is modulated to effect control. At normal input voltage, the effective turns ratio is nearly maximized, for optimum efficiency. At lower voltages, the efficiency is compromised, but the duration is short, so that is acceptable.

Abstract translation: 许多电力转换器以具有相当窄的正常电压范围的输入电压（例如，商用交流电压或来自调节的上游功率转换器）工作。 为了适应瞬态和异常情况，电源转换器通常设计用于宽范围的输入电压，这严重损害了其在额定电压下的效率。 本发明教导了针对正常工作电压范围进行了优化的功率转换器。 串联使用可变dc-dc变压器和降压导出调制器。 降压电路在高占空比下效率最高，对于正常输入电压，降压转换器可以在100％的占空比下饱和。 降压转换器的占空比降低以适应过电压瞬变。 效率受到影响，但持续时间短，这是可以接受的。 对于正常和欠压条件下，可变直流 - 直流变压器的有效匝数比被调制以实现控制。 在正常输入电压下，有效匝数比几乎最大化，以获得最佳的效率。 在较低的电压下，效率受到影响，但持续时间较短，这是可以接受的。

公开(公告)号：US06348848B1

公开(公告)日：2002-02-19

申请号：US09848671

申请日：2001-05-03

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: H01F1706

CPC classification number: H01F3/12 ,  H01F29/14 ,  H01F30/10

Abstract: In a transformer wound on a core having three or more legs (N legs), N−1 of the legs can have a flux distribution winding on them comprising flux distribution coils on each of the N−1 legs. The flux distribution coils are all connected together, usually in phase, so all of the coils see the same voltage. If the several coils have different numbers of turns, then the volt per turn will differ inversely, and so too will the flux in the N−1 legs. The flux in the Nth leg is the algebraic sum of the flux in the N−1 legs, and is usually the “Main” flux path. A winding around one of the legs would have a terminal voltage proportional to the number of turns and the flux in the leg. A winding may make several turns around the main leg of the transformer, then make one or more turns around a side leg having a different flux, usually some fraction of the flux in the main leg. The extra turns, having a fractional flux, are the equivalent of a fractional turn. The ampere-turns are reconciled by a circulating current in the flux distribution windings.

Abstract translation: 在缠绕在具有三个或更多腿（N腿）的芯的变压器中，N-1个腿可以具有在其上的通量分布绕组，它们包括在每个N-1腿上的磁通分配线圈。 通量分布线圈全部连接在一起，通常是同相的，所以所有的线圈都看到相同的电压。 如果多个线圈具有不同的匝数，则每匝的电压将不同，N-1脚的通量也将不同。 第N腿中的通量是N-1腿中的通量的代数和，通常是“主”通路。 围绕一条腿的绕组将具有与腿部的匝数和通量成比例的端子电压。 绕组绕变压器的主支腿绕几圈，然后围绕具有不同通量的侧腿进行一个或多个转弯，通常是主支路中的通量的一部分。 具有分数通量的额外转弯相当于分数转。 电流匝数通过通量分布绕组中的循环电流进行调节。

公开(公告)号：US5999078A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-07

申请号：US93543

申请日：1998-06-08

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: H01F17/06 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01F30/16 ,  H01F17/04 ,  H01F27/28

CPC classification number: H01F30/16 ,  H01F17/06 ,  H01F27/40 ,  H01F2017/067 ,  H01F2038/006

Abstract: A transform-rectifier module has a one-half turn secondary winding installed with very short, direct connections to four rectifiers. The core of the transformer has two parallel through holes. The secondary winding comprises two "Y" shaped windings. The "Y" legs of each winding are installed through the through holes from opposite sides of the core, and the ends of the "Y" windings connect to the four rectifiers. The common connections of the "Y" windings terminate on a ground plane. The rectifiers may be mounted on a common power plane which may also be a heat sink for the rectifiers and a mounting plate for the module as a whole. There is room through the through holes for a primary winding, which may be installed during manufacture or later. The modules may be used singly or in a matrix transformer-like arrangement. They are characterized by very low leakage inductance, high current capacity, good thermal properties and a low profile.

Abstract translation: 变压整流器模块具有一个二分之二的次级绕组，安装了与四个整流器非常短的直接连接。 变压器的核心有两个平行的通孔。 次级绕组包括两个“Y”形绕组。 每个绕组的“Y”脚通过芯的相对侧的通孔安装，“Y”绕组的端部连接到四个整流器。 “Y”绕组的共同连接终止于接地层。 整流器可以安装在公共电源平面上，该平面也可以是用于整流器的散热器和用于整个模块的安装板。 通过用于初级绕组的通孔存在可以在制造期间或以后安装的空间。 模块可以单独使用或以矩阵变压器状布置使用。 它们的特征在于非常低的漏电感，高电流容量，良好的热性能和低的特性。

公开(公告)号：US5479146A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-26

申请号：US95663

申请日：1993-07-21

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: H01F17/04 ,  H01F27/02 ,  H01F27/22 ,  H01F27/00

CPC classification number: H01F17/043 ,  H01F27/027 ,  H01F27/22 ,  H01F2038/006

Abstract: A pot core matrix transformer has a large number of connections from its secondary winding, the connections being fairly evenly distributed around the bottom surface. If these connections are terminated in a circuit board which has been optimized for good thermal conductivity, the temperature rise in the transformer will be small, even with very high current densities. Embodiments are shown for mounting directly on a heat sink and for surface mounting on a circuit card.

Abstract translation: 罐式矩阵变压器具有大量与其次级绕组的连接，其连接在底表面周围均匀分布。 如果这些连接端接在已经针对良好的导热性进行了优化的电路板中，则变压器的温度上升将很小，即使具有非常高的电流密度。 示出了用于直接安装在散热器上并且用于表面安装在电路卡上的实施例。

公开(公告)号：US5445215A

公开(公告)日：1995-08-29

申请号：US218759

申请日：1994-03-28

Applicant: Edward Herbert

Inventor： Edward Herbert

IPC: F04D27/02 ,  F04D29/54 ,  F04D29/58 ,  F24F1/00 ,  F28F13/12

CPC classification number: F24F1/0022 ,  F04D27/009 ,  F04D29/547 ,  F04D29/582 ,  F24F1/0007

Abstract: Heat transfer from the inside of a fan duct to the air is very good because the air in this region has a high velocity and is turbulent due to the rotation of the fan blades. Devices mounted on the outside of the fan duct can thus be cooled effectively. The inside surface of the duct can be modified to enhance the heat transfer as by grooving it deeply. The fan blade also can be modified to increase the air velocity and the turbulence. External fins can be added to the fan duct, and it can be shrouded so that a portion of the exit air passes through the fins back to the inlet. This decreases the mass of the exit air, for quieter operation.

Abstract translation: 从风扇管道内部向空气的传热是非常好的，因为该区域中的空气具有高速度并且由于风扇叶片的旋转而是湍流的。 因此可以有效地冷却安装在风扇导管外侧的装置。 可以改变管道的内表面，以便通过深深切槽来增强传热。 风扇叶片也可以修改，以增加风速和湍流。 外部散热片可以被添加到风扇管道中，并且其可以被覆盖，使得一部分出口空气通过散热片返回到入口。 这会降低出口空气的质量，从而使操作更安静。