公开(公告)号：US20100102200A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12257670

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: Mikhail Kats ,  Travis Dodd ,  James Sherman ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  Gary Hering

Inventor： Mikhail Kats ,  Travis Dodd ,  James Sherman ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  Gary Hering

IPC: G01C21/04

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array that may include an elongated frame configured to mount solar cell modules in a longitudinally-extending and spaced-apart arrangement. The frame is able to rotate each of the solar cell modules along a first axis to simultaneously track the elevation of the sun during the course of a day. The frame is also able to rotate each solar cell array module along second axes that are substantially perpendicular to the first axis to track the azimuthal position of the sun during the course of the day.

Abstract translation: 一种陆地太阳能跟踪光伏阵列，其可以包括被配置成以纵向延伸和间隔布置的方式安装太阳能电池模块的细长框架。 框架能够沿着第一轴线旋转每个太阳能电池模块，以在一天的过程中同时跟踪太阳的高度。 框架还能够沿着基本上垂直于第一轴线的第二轴旋转每个太阳能电池阵列模块，以跟踪太阳在一天中的方位位置。

公开(公告)号：US08513514B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US12498135

申请日：2009-07-06

Applicant: James Sherman

Inventor： James Sherman

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/052 ,  F24S25/10 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/23 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system includes motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun, wherein a first motor adjusts the inclination angle of the array relative to the surface of the earth and a second motor rotates the array about an axis substantially perpendicular to that surface. The method includes (a) using a software algorithm to predict a position of the sun at a future time; (b) using a computer model to determine respective positions for the motors corresponding to the solar cell array being substantially aligned with the sun at the future time; and (c) activating and operating the motors at respective particular speeds so that at the future time the solar cell array is substantially aligned with the sun. The future time may correspond to any time during operation. An initial future time may correspond to a start up time after sunrise at which point the solar cell is to begin tracking the sun.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统包括电动机，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置，其中第一电动机相对于地球的表面调节阵列的倾斜角度，而第二电动机绕阵列旋转阵列 基本上垂直于该表面。 该方法包括（a）使用软件算法来预测未来太阳的位置; （b）使用计算机模型来确定对应于太阳能电池阵列的电动机的相应位置在未来时间基本与太阳对准; 和（c）以相应的特定速度激活和操作电动机，使得将来太阳能电池阵列基本上与太阳对准。 未来时间可能对应于运行期间的任何时间。 初始未来时间可以对应于日出之后的启动时间，太阳能电池在哪一点开始跟踪太阳。

公开(公告)号：US08188413B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US12257670

申请日：2008-10-24

Applicant: Mikhail Kats ,  Travis Dodd ,  James Sherman ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  Gary Hering

Inventor： Mikhail Kats ,  Travis Dodd ,  James Sherman ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  Gary Hering

IPC: G01C21/02 ,  F24J2/38 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2030/131 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: A terrestrial concentrator solar tracking photovoltaic array that may include an elongated frame configured to mount concentrator solar cell modules in a longitudinally-extending and spaced-apart arrangement. The frame is able to rotate each of the concentrator solar cell modules along a first axis to simultaneously track the elevation of the sun during the course of a day. The frame is also able to rotate each concentrator solar cell array module along second axes that are substantially perpendicular to the first axis to track the azimuthal position of the sun during the course of the day.

Abstract translation: 一种地面集中器太阳能跟踪光伏阵列，其可以包括被配置成以纵向延伸和间隔布置的方式安装集中器太阳能电池模块的细长框架。 框架能够沿着第一轴线旋转每个集中器太阳能电池模块，以在一天的过程中同时跟踪太阳的高度。 框架还能够沿着基本上垂直于第一轴线的第二轴旋转每个聚光器太阳能电池阵列模块，以在一天的过程中跟踪太阳的方位位置。

公开(公告)号：US20120107769A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13185678

申请日：2011-07-19

Applicant: Benjamin CHRONISTER ,  Jeremy Kile ,  Peter Werner ,  Bret Beane ,  Donald Heil ,  James Sherman ,  Robert Whitcomb

Inventor： Benjamin CHRONISTER ,  Jeremy Kile ,  Peter Werner ,  Bret Beane ,  Donald Heil ,  James Sherman ,  Robert Whitcomb

IPC: A61C3/06 ,  B23P6/00

CPC classification number: A61C17/005 ,  A61C1/185 ,  Y10T29/4973

Abstract: A dental prophylaxis angle and handpiece assembly for cleaning and polishing teeth is provided. The dental prophylaxis angle is removably attached to the dental handpiece by an interlocking mechanism that includes extension locking tabs, a locking annular member, and an interlocking drive member in the handpiece. The prophy angle is securely snap-fitted onto the handpiece and locked in place so that it has minimal lateral movement. After the prophy angle has been used to treat a patient, it can be removed easily from the handpiece and disposed thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供用于清洁和抛光牙齿的牙齿预防角度和手柄组件。 牙齿预防角度通过互锁机构可移除地附接到牙齿手柄，所述互锁机构包括延伸锁定突片，锁定环形构件和手持件中的互锁驱动构件。 prophy角度牢固地卡扣在手持件上并锁定到位，使其具有最小的横向运动。 在prophy角已经用于治疗患者之后，可以容易地从手持件中移除并放置它。

公开(公告)号：US20080107612A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：US11977596

申请日：2007-10-25

Applicant: Thomas Simonton ,  Kenneth Peterson ,  James Sherman

Inventor： Thomas Simonton ,  Kenneth Peterson ,  James Sherman

IPC: A61K33/16 ,  A61P1/02

CPC classification number: A61K33/16 ,  A61K6/0017 ,  A61K8/02 ,  A61K8/21 ,  A61K8/25 ,  A61K8/345 ,  A61K8/97 ,  A61Q11/00

Abstract: A sustained-release, dental fluoride varnish material includes about 5 percent by weight of NaF; up to about 10 percent by weight of glycerin; up to about 5 percent by weight of fumed silica; and optionally, an amount of varnish additives selected from the group consisting of flavorants, rosins, gums and alcohols.

Abstract translation: 持续释放的氟化油清漆材料包括约5重量％的NaF; 高达约10重量％的甘油; 高达约5重量％的热解法二氧化硅; 和任选的一定量的选自调味剂，松香，树胶和醇的清漆添加剂。

公开(公告)号：US20070261872A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11880051

申请日：2007-07-18

Applicant: Gerd Schmieta ,  Michael Meyer ,  Dennis Oddsen ,  Anthony Tufano ,  Leslie Lindenstraus ,  James Sherman ,  Tim Langfit

Inventor： Gerd Schmieta ,  Michael Meyer ,  Dennis Oddsen ,  Anthony Tufano ,  Leslie Lindenstraus ,  James Sherman ,  Tim Langfit

IPC: H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H02G3/14

Abstract: There is disclosed a wall plate for a wiring device. The wall plate has a single opening for receiving one or a gang of two or more wiring devices within the single opening. The wall plate has along its vertical axis, a surface of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines drawn between points of varying distance from a datum plane. The surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant. The wall plate, when composed of non-conducting material, has a conductive coating on its front surface, on its back surface or on both its front and back surfaces. When the wiring device is a switch, the surface of the switch face follows that of the wall plate. When the wiring device is a receptacle, the surface along the receptacle face is flat in one plane to allow for the proper seating of an inserted plug.

公开(公告)号：US08538373B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13115680

申请日：2011-05-25

Applicant: Michael Koontz ,  Andrew Tran ,  James Sherman ,  Jake Gunderson

Inventor： Michael Koontz ,  Andrew Tran ,  James Sherman ,  Jake Gunderson

IPC: H04M11/04

CPC classification number: G06F1/3209 ,  G06F1/3278 ,  H04W4/90 ,  H04W48/18 ,  H04W52/028 ,  H04W76/50 ,  Y02D10/157 ,  Y02D70/1224 ,  Y02D70/164

Abstract: An apparatus includes a set of network communication modules, a communication control module and an input actuator. Each network communication module from the set of network communication modules is configured to send signals to and receive signals from a remote device via a distinct communication mode from a set of communication modes. The communication control module is configured to periodically send a set of second status signals intended to be sent to the remote device via each communication mode from the set of communication modes when the communication control module is in an emergency operating mode and the communication mode is available. The communication control module is configured to switch from the default operating mode to the emergency operating mode in response to receiving an input signal indicating that the input actuator has been actuated.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括一组网络通信模块，通信控制模块和输入致动器。 来自该组网络通信模块的每个网络通信模块被配置为经由来自一组通信模式的不同通信模式向远程设备发送信号并从其接收信号。 通信控制模块被配置为当通信控制模块处于紧急操作模式并且通信模式可用时，周期性地从该组通信模式周期性地发送旨在经由每个通信模式发送到远程设备的一组第二状态信号 。 通信控制模块被配置为响应于接收到指示输入致动器已被致动的输入信号而从默认操作模式切换到紧急操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US08536504B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-17

申请号：US13362530

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Mikhail Kats ,  Gary D. Hering ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  James Sherman

Inventor： Mikhail Kats ,  Gary D. Hering ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  James Sherman

IPC: G01C21/02 ,  F24J2/38 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  F24S23/30 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: The terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array includes a longitudinal support that may be constructed of discrete sections. The overall length of the array may be adjusted depending upon the necessary size of the array. A drive may be configured to rotate the longitudinal support in first and second directions about a first axis. Solar cell modules are positioned along the longitudinal support and may each include a rectangular case with a plurality of lenses that are positioned over corresponding receivers. Linkages may be connected to the solar cell modules and are axially movable along the longitudinal support to rotate the solar cell modules within second planes that each orthogonal to the first plane to further track the sun during the course of the day. The array may be configured to facilitate rotation about the first axis. The array may be constructed with a center of gravity of the array to extending through the longitudinal support.

Abstract translation: 地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列包括可由分立部分构成的纵向支撑。 可以根据阵列的必要尺寸来调整阵列的总长度。 驱动器可以被配置为围绕第一轴线在第一和第二方向上旋转纵向支撑件。 太阳能电池模块沿着纵向支撑件定位并且可以各自包括具有多个透镜的矩形壳体，所述多个透镜位于相应的接收器上方。 连接件可以连接到太阳能电池模块并且可沿着纵向支撑件轴向移动，以将太阳能电池模块在与第一平面垂直的第二平面内旋转，以在一天的过程中进一步跟踪太阳。 阵列可以被配置为有助于围绕第一轴线旋转。 阵列可以被构造成具有阵列的重心以延伸穿过纵向支撑。

公开(公告)号：US08507837B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-13

申请号：US12619322

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

Inventor： James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

IPC: G01C21/02

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01R21/00 ,  G01R31/2601 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An automated method to monitor performance of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes drive means that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun using the drive means. The techniques include predicting the position of the sun during a time period, and sampling an output parameter of the array indicative of performance. The sampled data may be used to identify a fault in the solar cell array, for example a misalignment or a failure of one or more solar cells, in which case a notification of that fault may be generated for the operator or a control signal may be output for correcting the fault. Alternatively, an output signal may be sent to an external system associated with the solar cell system. Various alignment testing routines for checking the solar tracking are described. These routines may involve moving a solar cell array to a reference position at the start of, or during, an alignment routine in order to improve accuracy of position measurement during the routine.

Abstract translation: 监测跟踪太阳的地面太阳能电池阵列性能的自动化方法。 太阳能电池系统包括驱动装置，其使用驱动装置相对于太阳利用不同的相应轴度来调整阵列的位置。 这些技术包括在一段时间内预测太阳的位置，以及对表示性能的阵列的输出参数进行采样。 采样数据可用于识别太阳能电池阵列中的故障，例如一个或多个太阳能电池的未对准或故障，在这种情况下，可能为操作员产生该故障的通知或控制信号 输出用于纠正故障。 或者，可以将输出信号发送到与太阳能电池系统相关联的外部系统。 描述了用于检查太阳跟踪的各种对准测试程序。 这些例程可以涉及将太阳能电池阵列移动到对准程序开始时或者在对准程序期间的参考位置，以便提高该程序期间位置测量的精度。

公开(公告)号：US08466399B1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12830926

申请日：2010-07-06

Applicant: James Sherman

Inventor： James Sherman

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: G01S3/7861 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01S3/781 ,  H02S20/00 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An automated method to monitor performance and adjust the programmed motion of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes two motor drives that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun. A software algorithm predicts the position of the sun during the course of the day, and a kinematic model with adjustable encoding parameters controls the motor drives. Sampled data taken periodically may be used to update and modify the encoding parameters of the kinematic model in order to improve accuracy of the position of the array as it moves during the course of the day due to changes in mechanical or foundational positions supporting the array that may occur over the course of time.

Abstract translation: 一种监测性能并调整跟踪太阳的地面太阳能电池阵列的编程运动的自动化方法。 太阳能电池系统包括两个电动机驱动器，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置。 软件算法可以预测一天中太阳的位置，具有可编程参数的运动学模型控制电机驱动。 周期性采集的采样数据可用于更新和修改运动学模型的编码参数，以便在由于阵列的机械或基础位置的变化而在一天的过程中移动阵列的位置的精度提高， 可能会发生在一段时间内。