公开(公告)号：US20060027739A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US11240312

申请日：2005-09-30

Applicant: Oden Warren ,  Peter Norton ,  John Graham

Inventor： Oden Warren ,  Peter Norton ,  John Graham

IPC: H01J40/14

CPC classification number: G01Q10/065 ,  G01Q60/34

Abstract: An interfacial force microscope includes a differential-capacitance displacement sensor having a tip mounted on an oscillating member. The sensor generates displacement signals in response to oscillations of the member. A scanner is adjacent the sensor and supports a sample to be imaged. The scanner is actuable to move the sample relative to the sensor to bring the tip into intermittent contact with said sample as the member oscillates. A controller is in communication with the sensor and the scanner. The controller includes a sensor feedback circuit receiving the displacement signals and an AC setpoint signal. The AC setpoint signal has a frequency generally equal to the frequency at the peak of the displacement versus frequency curve of the sensor. The output of the sensor feedback circuit is applied to the sensor to oscillate the member. The controller also provides output to the scanner in response to the displacement signals to control the separation distance between the sensor and the sample.

Abstract translation: 界面力显微镜包括具有尖端安装在振荡构件上的差动电容位移传感器。 传感器响应于构件的振荡产生位移信号。 扫描器与传感器相邻，并支持待成像的样品。 扫描器可致动以使样品相对于传感器移动，以使得尖端随着构件振荡而与所述样品间歇接触。 控制器与传感器和扫描仪通信。 控制器包括接收位移信号的传感器反馈电路和AC设定点信号。 交流设定点信号的频率大体上等于传感器位移对频率曲线峰值处的频率。 传感器反馈电路的输出被施加到传感器以使构件振荡。 控制器还响应于位移信号向扫描仪提供输出，以控制传感器和样品之间的间隔距离。

公开(公告)号：US06968263B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10602031

申请日：2003-06-23

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: B60R21/015 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60R21/01532

Abstract: The invention characterizes a seat occupant. Sensors in the seat determine the position of a seat occupant relative to the seat. The position of the seat relative to the vehicle combined with the position of the seat occupant relative to the seat determines the location of the seat occupant relative to the vehicle. The seat occupant is characterized by the magnitude and Q of capacitance between electrodes in the seat and other indications. Situations wherein airbag deployment is not desired are identified. The position of the occupant relative to the seat, the weight of the seat occupant, whether the seat belt is latched, the track position and recline angle of the vehicle seat and vehicle deceleration during a crash are combined with capacitance and other measurements to estimate the position of the occupant relative to a possible deploying airbag as the occupant moves toward the airbag during a crash.

Abstract translation: 本发明的特征在于座椅乘客。 座椅中的传感器确定座椅相对于座椅的位置。 座椅相对于车辆的位置与座椅乘员相对于座椅的位置相结合确定座椅乘客相对于车辆的位置。 座椅乘客的特征在于座椅中的电极之间的电容的大小和Q以及其他指示。 识别出不希望安装气囊展开的情况。 乘客相对于座椅的位置，座椅乘员的重量，座椅安全带是否被闩锁，车辆座椅的轨道位置和倾斜角度以及车祸期间的车辆减速度与电容和其他测量结合以估计 在乘员在碰撞期间向安全气囊移动时，乘客相对于可能展开的安全气囊的位置。

公开(公告)号：US06584387B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09911251

申请日：2001-07-23

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: B60R21/01532 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/01556

Abstract: The invention characterizes a seat occupant. The position of a seat occupant relative to the seat is determined and the position of the seat relative to the vehicle determines the location of the seat occupant relative to the vehicle. The position and other characteristics of the seat occupant are determined from the magnitude and Q of capacitance between electrodes in the seat, thereby distinguishing between a seat occupied by a normally seated person and certain other circumstances wherein deployment of airbags is not desired. The position of the occupant relative to the seat, the weight of the seat occupant, whether the seat belt is latched, the track position and recline angle of the vehicle seat and vehicle deceleration during a crash are used to estimate the position of the occupant relative to a deploying airbag as the occupant moves toward the airbag during the crash.

Abstract translation: 本发明的特征在于座椅乘客。 确定座椅乘员相对于座椅的位置，并且座椅相对于车辆的位置确定座椅乘客相对于车辆的位置。 座椅乘员的位置和其他特征根据座椅中电极之间的电容的大小和Q来确定，从而区分正常座位的人所占据的座位和不希望安装气囊的某些其他情况。 乘客相对于座椅的位置，座椅乘员的重量，座椅安全带是否被闩锁，车祸的轨道位置和倾斜角度以及车祸中的车辆减速度用于估计乘员相对位置 随着乘员在碰撞期间朝向安全气囊移动，向部署安全气囊。

公开(公告)号：US06259167B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-10

申请号：US09112727

申请日：1998-07-09

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: B60R2132

CPC classification number: B60R21/01516 ,  B60N2/002 ,  B60R21/0154 ,  B60R21/01554 ,  B60R21/01556

Abstract: A system for determining the weight of the occupant of a vehicle seat includes a hinge near the forward edge of the seat and a force sensor responsive to downward force at a point well to the rear of the hinge thereby indicating torque about the hinge. The occupant weight sensing system is particularly responsive to weight applied to the rearward part of the seat and is less responsive to weight applied to the forward edge of the seat thereby being less affected by the weight of the lower legs and feet of a normally seated adult. The force sensor is preferably of the type that converts mechanical force to fluid pressure and provides a force signal from a pressure sensor responsive to the fluid pressure. The system includes a microprocessor connected for receiving the output of the force sensor. The microprocessor may, optionally, also receive outputs from an accelerometer responsive to vertical accelerations, a seat back recline angle sensor and a seat track position sensor. In a first embodiment a seat cushion rests on a platform and the platform rotates about a hinge. The force sensor indicates the torque applied to the platform about the hinge. In a second embodiment the entire seat frame rotates about a hinge and the force sensor indicates the torque applied to the seat about the hinge. In the first embodiment the microprocessor determines the weight of the seat occupant from the outputs of the force sensor and the seat back recline sensor. In the second embodiment the microprocessor determines the weight of the seat occupant from the outputs of the force sensor, the seat back recline sensor and the seat track position sensor. The microprocessor may use an accelerometer to establish whether the force being sensed derives from seat belt tension applied to a child seat or from the weight of an adult.

Abstract translation: 用于确定车辆座椅的乘客的重量的系统包括靠近座椅的前边缘的铰链和响应于在铰链的后部的点处的向下的力的力传感器，从而指示关于铰链的扭矩。 乘客体重感测系统特别响应于施加到座椅的后部的重量，并且对施加到座椅的前边缘的重量的响应较小，从而受到正常坐着的成年人的小腿和脚的重量的影响较小 。 力传感器优选地将机械力转换成流体压力，并且响应于流体压力提供来自压力传感器的力信号。 该系统包括连接用于接收力传感器的输出的微处理器。 微处理器可以可选地还响应于垂直加速度从加速度计接收输出，座椅靠背斜角传感器和座椅轨迹位置传感器。 在第一实施例中，座垫靠在平台上，并且平台围绕铰链旋转。 力传感器表示围绕铰链施加到平台的扭矩。 在第二实施例中，整个座椅框架围绕铰链旋转，并且力传感器指示围绕铰链施加到座椅的扭矩。 在第一实施例中，微处理器根据力传感器和座椅靠背倾斜传感器的输出来确定座椅乘客的重量。 在第二实施例中，微处理器根据力传感器，座椅靠背倾斜传感器和座椅轨道位置传感器的输出来确定座椅乘客的重量。 微处理器可以使用加速度计来确定被感测的力是否来自施加到儿童座椅的安全带张力或来自成年人的重量。

公开(公告)号：US5228289A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-20

申请号：US811875

申请日：1991-12-19

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: B60T13/16 ,  F04C14/02 ,  F04C14/06

CPC classification number: F04C14/02 ,  B60T13/16 ,  F04C14/06

Abstract: A pump system is disclosed which operates at high efficency in either a high volume, low pressure mode or a low volume, high pressure mode. First and second internal gear pumps are driven by a common drive shaft. The first pump has a smaller displacment than the second pump and both pumps deliver pressurized fluid to a common discharge passage. An unloading valve is operative to dump the output of the second pump in response to fluid pressure in the discharge passage so that it delivers fluid to the load device only when the pressure is below a predetermined value. The unloading valve also performs the function of a low capacity accumulator. A check valve is provided to prevent back flow in the outlet of the second pump.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在高容量，低压模式或低体积，高压模式下以高效率运行的泵系统。 第一和第二内齿轮泵由公共驱动轴驱动。 第一泵具有比第二泵更小的位移，并且两个泵将加压流体输送到公共排放通道。 卸载阀可操作以响应于排放通道中的流体压力而倾倒第二泵的输出，使得仅当压力低于预定值时才将流体输送到负载装置。 卸载阀还具有低容量蓄能器的功能。 提供止回阀以防止第二泵的出口中的回流。

公开(公告)号：US4543789A

公开(公告)日：1985-10-01

申请号：US692846

申请日：1985-01-18

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: B60T13/16 ,  F04B5/00 ,  F04B49/18 ,  F16D31/02 ,  F04B49/08

CPC classification number: B60T13/16 ,  F04B49/18 ,  F04B5/00

Abstract: A pump system is disclosed for delivering hydraulic fluid to a load device, such as a hydraulic brake system. The system automatically switches from larger displacement to smaller displacement as pressure at the outlet increases. The pump system comprises one or more lower pressure pumps and a high pressure pump with an actuator driving all pumps simultaneously. An unloading valve is coupled with each lower pressure pump for dumping the output thereof in response to pressure of the fluid delivered to the load device. The actuator comprises an electromagnetic linear motor which imparts an intake stroke to the pumps and stresses a spring which releases stored energy for imparting the pressure stroke to the pumps.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将液压流体输送到诸如液压制动系统的负载装置的泵系统。 当出口压力增加时，系统会从较大的位移自动切换到较小的位移。 泵系统包括一个或多个下压力泵和具有致动器的高压泵同时驱动所有泵。 卸载阀与每个下压力泵耦合，以便响应于输送到负载装置的流体的压力而倾倒其输出。 致动器包括电磁线性马达，其向泵提供进气冲程，并且对弹簧释放储存的能量以将压力冲程传递给泵。

公开(公告)号：US08285454B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12475497

申请日：2009-05-30

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: B60R21/16

CPC classification number: B60R21/01532 ,  B60R21/0154

Abstract: Sensors in a vehicle seat provide data for classifying occupants. Information from the sensors may be used to determine the position of an occupant relative to the seat and relative to the vehicle, the weight of the occupant, whether the seat belt is latched, and the position of the occupant relative to an airbag before and during a crash. Situations wherein airbag deployment is not desired are identified. A particularly inexpensive system meets the occupant classification needs of a system comprising a low risk deployment passenger airbag.

Abstract translation: 车辆座椅中的传感器提供用于对乘客进行分类的数据。 来自传感器的信息可以用于确定乘员相对于座椅和相对于车辆的位置，乘员的重量，座椅安全带是否被闩锁，以及乘员相对于安全气囊的位置在前后期间 一场崩溃 识别出不希望安装气囊展开的情况。 特别廉价的系统满足包括低风险部署乘客安全气囊的系统的乘员分类需求。

公开(公告)号：US20060261264A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-23

申请号：US11495403

申请日：2006-07-28

Applicant: Oden Warren ,  Peter Norton ,  John Graham

Inventor： Oden Warren ,  Peter Norton ,  John Graham

IPC: H01J3/14 ,  H01J5/16

CPC classification number: G01Q10/065 ,  G01Q60/34

Abstract: An interfacial force microscope includes a differential-capacitance displacement sensor having a tip mounted on an oscillating member. The sensor generates displacement signals in response to oscillations of the member. A scanner is adjacent the sensor and supports a sample to be imaged. The scanner is actuable to move the sample relative to the sensor to bring the tip into intermittent contact with said sample as the member oscillates. A controller is in communication with the sensor and the scanner. The controller includes a sensor feedback circuit receiving the displacement signals and an AC setpoint signal. The AC setpoint signal has a frequency generally equal to the frequency at the peak of the displacement versus frequency curve of the sensor. The output of the sensor feedback circuit is applied to the sensor to oscillate the member. The controller also provides output to the scanner in response to the displacement signals to control the separation distance between the sensor and the sample.

Abstract translation: 界面力显微镜包括具有尖端安装在振荡构件上的差动电容位移传感器。 传感器响应于构件的振荡产生位移信号。 扫描器与传感器相邻，并支持待成像的样品。 扫描器可致动以使样品相对于传感器移动，以使得尖端随着构件振荡而与所述样品间歇接触。 控制器与传感器和扫描仪通信。 控制器包括接收位移信号的传感器反馈电路和AC设定点信号。 交流设定点信号的频率大体上等于传感器位移对频率曲线峰值处的频率。 传感器反馈电路的输出被施加到传感器以使构件振荡。 控制器还响应于位移信号向扫描仪提供输出，以控制传感器和样品之间的间隔距离。

公开(公告)号：US20060103192A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10991602

申请日：2004-11-18

Applicant: Peter Norton

Inventor： Peter Norton

IPC: A47C31/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/002

Abstract: A load cell particularly useful for a seat occupant weight sensing system includes a liquid filled chamber and a pressure sensor providing an electric signal indicating the pressure in the liquid. Four load cells supporting a seat provide four signals that are added to determine the weight of the seat occupant. The load cell comprises two flanged conical springs stressed to provide preload. One of the springs also forms part of the surface of the liquid filled chamber. The two springs operate in concert to resist side forces and moments. The load cell is responsive to both compressive and tensile forces while being substantially unaffected by lateral forces and moments. A seat belt tension sensor may be included to measure seat belt tension. Preferred manufacturing methods provide low cost,

Abstract translation: 特别适用于座椅乘员权重感测系统的测力传感器包括充满液体的腔室和提供指示液体中的压力的​​电信号的压力传感器。 支撑座椅的四个称重传感器提供四个信号，用于确定座椅乘客的重量。 称重传感器包括两个凸缘锥形弹簧，用于提供预载荷。 其中一个弹簧也形成了液体填充腔的表面的一部分。 两个弹簧协调一致地抵抗侧力和时刻。 称重传感器对压力和拉力均有反应，同时基本上不受横向力和力矩的影响。 可以包括安全带张力传感器来测量安全带张力。 优选的制造方法提供低成本，

公开(公告)号：US06899594B1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10813754

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: Robert Charatan ,  Dae J. Lim ,  Peter Norton

Inventor： Robert Charatan ,  Dae J. Lim ,  Peter Norton

IPC: B24B21/04 ,  B24B21/10 ,  B24B21/20 ,  B24B37/04 ,  B24B49/00

CPC classification number: B24B21/10 ,  B24B21/04 ,  B24B21/20 ,  B24B37/11

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed that promote greater polishing uniformity in linear CMP systems by introducing a relative lateral motion between a CMP belt and a rotating polish head securing a wafer. A belt polish module comprises a linear CMP belt forming a loop around an idle roller and a drive roller, first and second pistons engaging, respectively, first and second ends of the idle roller, and a controller configured to vary the forces applied by the first and second pistons to the ends of the idle roller in order to laterally translate the linear CMP belt. A method for linear CMP comprises rotating a wafer about a vertical axis, contacting the rotating wafer against a linear CMP belt moving in a longitudinal direction, and causing a relative lateral motion between the rotating wafer and the linear CMP belt.

Abstract translation: 公开了通过在CMP带和固定晶片的旋转抛光头之间引入相对横向运动来促进线性CMP系统中更大抛光均匀性的装置和方法。 皮带抛光模块包括形成围绕空转辊和驱动辊的环的线性CMP带，第一和第二活塞分别与空转辊的第一和第二端接合，以及控制器，其被配置为改变由第一 和第二活塞到空转辊的端部，以横向平移线性CMP带。 用于线性CMP的方法包括绕垂直轴旋转晶片，使旋转晶片抵靠沿纵向移动的线性CMP带，并且在旋转晶片和线性CMP带之间引起相对的横向运动。