公开(公告)号：US07258026B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-21

申请号：US11178994

申请日：2005-07-11

Applicant: Thomas Papakostas ,  Christopher George ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Mark Lowe

Inventor： Thomas Papakostas ,  Christopher George ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Mark Lowe

IPC: G01D7/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/20

Abstract: A sensor for measuring a parameter applied to a surface is provided. The sensor includes at least one substrate layer, a plurality of individual sensor elements operatively arranged with respect to the substrate layer, and a conductive trace disposed on the substrate layer. The conductive trace is electrically coupled to an individual sensor element and wraps around at least a portion of the sensor element in a spiral-like manner. Further, by employing slits or cut-outs of material between sensor elements, a sensor element may move independent of an adjacent sensor element, thereby allowing the sensor to conform to an irregularly shaped surface or otherwise when subject to relatively large deflections. The sensor may be employed to detect force distribution of a seating surface, such as a seat cushion of a wheelchair.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量施加到表面的参数的传感器。 传感器包括至少一个衬底层，相对于衬底层可操作地布置的多个单独的传感器元件以及设置在衬底层上的导电迹线。 导电迹线电耦合到单独的传感器元件并以螺旋状的方式包裹在传感器元件的至少一部分周围。 此外，通过在传感器元件之间使用材料的狭缝或切口，传感器元件可以独立于相邻的传感器元件移动，从而允许传感器在经受相对大的偏转时符合不规则形状的表面或其他方式。 可以使用传感器来检测座椅表面（例如轮椅的坐垫）的力分布。

公开(公告)号：US06964205B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-15

申请号：US10748718

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Thomas Papakostas ,  Christopher George ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Mark Lowe

Inventor： Thomas Papakostas ,  Christopher George ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Mark Lowe

IPC: G01L1/20 ,  G01D7/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/20

Abstract: A sensor for measuring a parameter applied to a surface is provided. The sensor includes at least one substrate layer, a plurality of individual sensor elements operatively arranged with respect to the substrate layer, and a conductive trace disposed on the substrate layer. The conductive trace is electrically coupled to an individual sensor element and wraps around at least a portion of the sensor element in a spiral-like manner. Further, by employing slits or cut-outs of material between sensor elements, a sensor element may move independent of an adjacent sensor element, thereby allowing the sensor to conform to an irregularly shaped surface or otherwise when subject to relatively large deflections. The sensor may be employed to detect force distribution of a seating surface, such as a seat cushion of a wheelchair.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量施加到表面的参数的传感器。 传感器包括至少一个衬底层，相对于衬底层可操作地布置的多个单独的传感器元件以及设置在衬底层上的导电迹线。 导电迹线电耦合到单独的传感器元件并以螺旋状的方式包裹在传感器元件的至少一部分周围。 此外，通过在传感器元件之间使用材料的狭缝或切口，传感器元件可以独立于相邻的传感器元件移动，从而允许传感器在经受相对大的偏转时符合不规则形状的表面或其它形式。 可以使用传感器来检测座椅表面（例如轮椅的坐垫）的力分布。

公开(公告)号：US20050229360A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10824791

申请日：2004-04-15

Applicant: Mark Lowe

Inventor： Mark Lowe

IPC: E05D5/08 ,  E05F1/08 ,  E05F1/12

CPC classification number: E05D5/08 ,  E05F1/1215 ,  E05Y2900/20 ,  Y10T16/54029

Abstract: A hinge for use in securing a door to a cabinet, includes a hinge cup portion for installation onto a door, a hinge arm portion for installation onto a cabinet, a spring for rotatable connection between said hinge arm portion and said hinge cup portion, where the spring is capable of exerting a first biasing force for urging the door to a fully closed or fully open position, and a second biasing force for exerting non-linear tension on the spring at a predetermined position during the progression of the door between an open and a closed position.

Abstract translation: 用于将门固定在柜体上的铰链包括用于安装在门上的铰链杯部分，用于安装在机柜上的铰链臂部分，用于在所述铰链臂部分和所述铰链杯部分之间可旋转连接的弹簧，其中 该弹簧能够施加用于将门推动到完全关闭或完全打开位置的第一偏压力，以及用于在门的进行期间在预定位置上在弹簧处施加非线性张力的第二偏置力 和关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050145045A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-07

申请号：US10748718

申请日：2003-12-30

Applicant: Thomas Papakostas ,  Christopher George ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Mark Lowe

Inventor： Thomas Papakostas ,  Christopher George ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Mark Lowe

IPC: G01L1/20 ,  G01N1/00

CPC classification number: G01L1/20

Abstract: A sensor for measuring a parameter applied to a surface is provided. The sensor includes at least one substrate layer, a plurality of individual sensor elements operatively arranged with respect to the substrate layer, and a conductive trace disposed on the substrate layer. The conductive trace is electrically coupled to an individual sensor element and wraps around at least a portion of the sensor element in a spiral-like manner. Further, by employing slits or cut-outs of material between sensor elements, a sensor element may move independent of an adjacent sensor element, thereby allowing the sensor to conform to an irregularly shaped surface or otherwise when subject to relatively large deflections. The sensor may be employed to detect force distribution of a seating surface, such as a seat cushion of a wheelchair.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量施加到表面的参数的传感器。 传感器包括至少一个衬底层，相对于衬底层可操作地布置的多个单独的传感器元件以及设置在衬底层上的导电迹线。 导电迹线电耦合到单独的传感器元件并以螺旋状的方式包裹在传感器元件的至少一部分周围。 此外，通过在传感器元件之间使用材料的狭缝或切口，传感器元件可以独立于相邻的传感器元件移动，从而允许传感器在经受相对大的偏转时符合不规则形状的表面或其他方式。 可以使用传感器来检测座椅表面（例如轮椅的坐垫）的力分布。

公开(公告)号：US06910373B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US10036352

申请日：2001-12-31

Applicant: Philip T. Dempster ,  Mark Lowe

Inventor： Philip T. Dempster ,  Mark Lowe

IPC: A61B5/103 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D3/06 ,  G01F17/00 ,  E05C17/56 ,  E05D7/04

CPC classification number: E05D3/12 ,  A61B5/1073 ,  E05D3/022 ,  E05Y2900/10 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  Y10T16/522 ,  Y10T16/5285 ,  Y10T16/532 ,  Y10T16/53225 ,  Y10T16/53235 ,  Y10T16/53253 ,  Y10T16/53257 ,  Y10T24/32 ,  Y10T292/11 ,  Y10T292/14

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for generating repeatable closure of a volume measurement chamber are provided. More particularly, in one embodiment of the present invention, a dual articulating hinge is used to affix a chamber door to a volume measurement chamber, providing repeatable closure of a chamber door. In another embodiment of the invention, a laterally compliant magnetic latch is used to fasten a chamber door to a volume measurement chamber. In a third embodiment, a chamber door lid is mounted to a hinge bar via a ball joint, allowing the chamber door lid to self center about the chamber opening.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于产生体积测量室的可重复闭合的装置和方法。 更具体地，在本发明的一个实施例中，双关节铰链用于将室门固定到体积测量室，从而提供室门的可重复关闭。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，使用横向兼容的磁性闩锁将室门固定到体积测量室。 在第三实施例中，室门盖通过球窝接头安装到铰链杆，允许室门盖围绕室开口自我中心。

公开(公告)号：US06702764B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-09

申请号：US10036139

申请日：2001-12-31

Applicant: Philip T. Dempster ,  Mark Lowe

Inventor： Philip T. Dempster ,  Mark Lowe

IPC: A61B5103

CPC classification number: A61B5/1073

Abstract: Apparatus and methods relating to plethysmographic measurement of infant body composition are provided. A tray for receiving the infant subject to be measured is coupled to a sliding mechanism that slides the tray in and out of a plethysmographic measurement chamber, thereby reducing the footprint of said chamber and facilitating infant comfort during measurement. Further, an integrated weighing function is provided that determines the infant's weight while conducting body composition measurements.

Abstract translation: 提供了与婴儿身体组成的体积描记测量有关的装置和方法。 用于接收被测量婴儿的托盘联接到滑动机构，该滑动机构将托盘滑入和移出体积描记测量室，从而减少所述腔室的占地面积并且便于测量期间的婴儿舒适度。 此外，提供了一体化称重功能，其在进行身体成分测量时确定婴儿的体重。

公开(公告)号：US06225814B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-01

申请号：US09290288

申请日：1999-04-13

Applicant: Boris Oreper ,  Mark Lowe ,  Charles McWilliams ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Anthony Coviello ,  Jay Winters

Inventor： Boris Oreper ,  Mark Lowe ,  Charles McWilliams ,  Charles Malacaria ,  Anthony Coviello ,  Jay Winters

IPC: G01R2708

CPC classification number: G01L5/0085

Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus for detecting the contact or nip width between two contacting surfaces. The apparatus includes first and second insulating substrates each of which has a pattern of conductive material formed on a facing inner surface thereof, which substrates are adapted to be fitted between the contacting surfaces. For a first embodiment, the pattern of conductive material on one substrate includes a pair of conductive terminals spaced by a distance greater than the contact width to be measured and the conductive pattern on the other substrate includes a conductor which extends over at least a distance greater than the maximum width W to be measured. A resistance path is provided between the conductive terminals having a resistance R0 which is higher than that of the conductor and material is provided in the space between the conductor and the resistance path which material substantially permits current flow therethrough between the conductor and the resistance path in areas where the contacting surfaces are not in contact and which has a resistance less than R0 permitting current flow therethrough in areas where the contact surfaces are in contact. Circuitry is also provided for applying current to one of the terminals and for utilizing the difference in current flow between the terminals to determine contact width. For a second embodiment, the conductive pattern on one substrate includes N substantially parallel and evenly spaced conductive columns and the pattern on the other substrate is a plurality of substantially parallel and evenly spaced rows. The columns are divided into M groups, where M is an integer which is at least 2, and each of the rows is at an angle &thgr; to a line perpendicular to the columns when extending across alternate ones of the groups and at an angle −&thgr; when extending across the remaining groups. The number of columns in each group is selected to achieve a desired resolution, and &thgr; is selected so that the distance in the direction of the columns between the ends of a row for each group is substantially equal to the spacing between adjacent rows.