公开(公告)号：US10376213B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US12495238

申请日：2009-06-30

申请人： Robert Bruce ,  David Kreitlow ,  Isaac Federiuk ,  Ryan Polcin ,  Dennis Slomski ,  Eric Ward ,  Mihai Resch

发明人： Robert Bruce ,  David Kreitlow ,  Isaac Federiuk ,  Ryan Polcin ,  Dennis Slomski ,  Eric Ward ,  Mihai Resch

IPC分类号： A61B5/05 ,  A61B5/00 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B17/34

摘要： Embodiments provide a sensor insertion tool (SIT) that provides a motive force for insertion of an analyte sensor into/through skin. A SIT may be releasably locked to one or more components of a sensor insertion system, such that components of the sensor insertion system remain securely coupled during sensor insertion. A SIT may include a release member that unlocks or uncouples the SIT and the other components after sensor insertion. In various embodiments, a SIT may be a component of a sensor insertion system configured for assembly by an end user, a health care professional, and/or a caretaker prior to sensor insertion, and may act in cooperation with other sensor insertion system components. Additional components and methods of assembly and use are also provided herein.

公开(公告)号：US20190125225A1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-02

申请号：US16178431

申请日：2018-11-01

申请人： Mihailo V. Rebec ,  Robert Bruce ,  Ralph Dutt-Ballerstadt

发明人： Mihailo V. Rebec ,  Robert Bruce ,  Ralph Dutt-Ballerstadt

IPC分类号： A61B5/145 ,  G01N27/49 ,  A61B5/1486 ,  A61B5/1495

摘要： A method of in vivo conditioning of an indwelling sensor to reduce run-in time, (stabilization time) comprising: a) applying a first potential to the sensor and measuring a first current at the first potential; b) applying a second potential to the sensor and measuring a second current at the second potential; c) determining a relationship of the first current measured to the second current measured; repeating a, b, and c until the relationship between the first current measured and the second current measured has stabilized, thereby reducing sensor run-in time.

公开(公告)号：US09615851B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US13415828

申请日：2012-03-08

申请人： Mark Neinast ,  Robert Bruce ,  W. Kenneth Ward ,  Richard G. Sass ,  Jon Fortuna

发明人： Mark Neinast ,  Robert Bruce ,  W. Kenneth Ward ,  Richard G. Sass ,  Jon Fortuna

IPC分类号： A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/1473 ,  A61B17/34 ,  A61B5/00

CPC分类号： A61B5/6849 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/1473 ,  A61B17/3403 ,  A61B17/3468

摘要： A device and method for delivering a device such as a sensor or fluid transport structure or a fluid transport structure sensor combination into, for example, mammalian skin. Such a device allows a sensor to penetrate mammalian skin without the use of an introducer device such as a needle. A device in accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure includes a housing for attachment to mammalian skin including an exit port for receiving the distal end of a biosensor and an injection activation device including a mechanism for forcing the sensing device from a first position within the housing, through the exit port to a second position, with sufficiently high velocity to partially penetrate the mammalian skin.

公开(公告)号：US09059603B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US12332855

申请日：2008-12-11

申请人： Conley George Douglas ,  Bryon Bruce ,  Robert Bruce ,  Edward Jon Hanna

发明人： Conley George Douglas ,  Bryon Bruce ,  Robert Bruce ,  Edward Jon Hanna

IPC分类号： H02J7/00 ,  H02J3/38 ,  H02J7/35

CPC分类号： H02J3/383 ,  H02J7/0022 ,  H02J7/35 ,  H02J2007/0067 ,  Y02E10/563 ,  Y02E10/566

摘要： A system and method for charging batteries in a system wherein the output of the batteries is converted to alternating current utilizing inverters. The alternating current from the inverters is modified by transformers and variable speed drives to contain properties which enable the alternating current to be used in a power grid to operate conventional electrical appliances. At least two banks of batteries are employed in the system. A unique battery charging device is employed to maintain the two banks batteries in constant substantially full charge. The battery charging device switches between a charge mode for one bank of batteries and a rest mode for the other bank of batteries. The battery charging device constantly and rapidly switches the different banks of batteries between these two modes. A timer controls the amount of time that each mode is applied to each bank of batteries. A solar panel supplies electric power to the charging device to charge the batteries.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在系统中对电池充电的系统和方法，其中使用逆变器将电池的输出转换为交流电。 来自逆变器的交流电由变压器和变速驱动器进行修改，以包含使交流电用于电网以操作传统电器的特性。 系统中至少使用两组电池。 采用独特的电池充电装置来维持两组电池的充满电。 电池充电装置在一组电池的充电模式和另一组电池的休止模式之间切换。 电池充电装置在这两种模式之间不断快速地切换不同的电池组。 定时器控制每个模式应用于每个电池组的时间量。 太阳能电池板向充电装置提供电力以对电池充电。

公开(公告)号：US08483792B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US12405985

申请日：2009-03-17

申请人： Dennis Slomski ,  Robert Bruce ,  Jon Fortuna ,  David B. Kreitlow

发明人： Dennis Slomski ,  Robert Bruce ,  Jon Fortuna ,  David B. Kreitlow

IPC分类号： A61B5/05

CPC分类号： A61B5/1473 ,  A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/14865 ,  A61B5/6849

摘要： Embodiments herein provide an analyte sensor subassembly that provides an integrated structure enabling suitably secure electrical contact between an analyte sensor and the electronic components of an analyte sensor assembly. An analyte sensor subassembly assists the process of inserting the sensor into skin. An analyte sensor subassembly may operate in concert with one or more sensor insertion tools to provide insertion of an analyte sensor into the skin of a subject/patient. Associated devices, such as channel guides and sensor insertion tools, are also provided, as are methods of operation and sensor insertion.

摘要翻译： 本文的实施方案提供了分析物传感器子组件，其提供集成结构，使分析物传感器和分析物传感器组件的电子部件之间能够进行适当的电气接触。 分析物传感器子组件有助于将传感器插入皮肤。 分析物传感器子组件可以与一个或多个传感器插入工具一起操作，以将分析物传感器插入受试者/患者的皮肤。 还提供了相关设备，例如通道引导件和传感器插入工具，操作方法和传感器插入也被提供。

公开(公告)号：US08072663B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12447937

申请日：2007-10-30

申请人： James O'Neill ,  William T. Moore ,  Kevin Williams ,  Robert Bruce

发明人： James O'Neill ,  William T. Moore ,  Kevin Williams ,  Robert Bruce

IPC分类号： G02B26/08

CPC分类号： G02B26/105 ,  G01S7/4817

摘要： The present invention relates to a scanning system optimized for lidar that includes a nodding mirror, a rotary electromagnetic drive, a rotary optical encoder, and control circuitry. The rotary electromagnetic drive includes a yoke incorporating a permanent magnet, and an arm having a coil at one end of the arm. The coil is enclosed within the yoke, and an opposite end of the arm is coupled to the nodding mirror, such that movement of the coil within the yoke in response to a current causes the nodding mirror to rotate. The rotary optical encoder produces an output signal in response to rotation of the nodding mirror, which serves as feedback to the control circuitry. The control circuitry adjusts the current provided to the rotary electromagnetic drive in response to the output signal, such that the nodding mirror rotates in a reference scan pattern.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种针对激光雷达优化的扫描系统，其包括点头镜，旋转电磁驱动器，旋转光学编码器和控制电路。 旋转电磁驱动器包括一个包含永磁体的磁轭和一个在臂的一端具有线圈的臂。 线圈被包围在轭内，并且臂的相对端联接到点头镜，使得响应于电流使线圈在轭内的运动导致点头镜旋转。 旋转光学编码器响应于点控反射镜的旋转而产生输出信号，其作为对控制电路的反馈。 控制电路响应于输出信号调节提供给旋转电磁驱动器的电流，使得点头镜以参考扫描图案旋转。

公开(公告)号：US07695561B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11965294

申请日：2007-12-27

申请人： Danny Cox ,  Robert Bruce

发明人： Danny Cox ,  Robert Bruce

IPC分类号： C04B11/00

CPC分类号： C04B11/02 ,  C04B11/268 ,  C04B28/146 ,  Y02W30/92 ,  C04B11/032 ,  C04B14/06 ,  C04B18/08

摘要： Disclosed is an improved alpha-type calcium sulfate hemihydrate. Methods of producing an improved powdered calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO4.½H2O) [alpha-type] compound are disclosed, at least one method including forming calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4.2H2O) into a briquette, calcining the briquette to transform the calcium sulfate dihydrate to calcium sulfate hemihydrate [alpha-type], drying the calcium sulfate hemihydrate [alpha-type] briquette, and optionally grinding the briquette. Also disclosed are methods of producing an improved gypsum plaster including producing the disclosed powdered calcium sulfate hemihydrate [alpha-type] and mixing the powdered calcium sulfate hemihydrate [alpha-type] with water.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种改进的α型硫酸钙半水合物。 公开了制备改进的粉状硫酸钙半水合物（CaSO 4·5H 2 O）[α型]化合物的方法，至少一种方法包括将硫酸钙二水合物（CaSO 4·2H 2 O）形成到块状物中，煅烧煤块以将硫酸钙二水合物 将硫酸钙半水合物[α-型]，干燥硫酸钙半水合物[α-型]块状煤，并任选研磨团块。 还公开了生产改进的石膏膏的方法，包括制备所公开的粉末状硫酸钙半水合物[α型]并将粉末状硫酸钙半水合物[α型]与水混合。

公开(公告)号：US20100052899A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：US12549005

申请日：2009-08-27

申请人： Robert Bruce

发明人： Robert Bruce

IPC分类号： G08B1/08 ,  H04B7/00

CPC分类号： A61B5/14532 ,  A61B5/0002 ,  A61B5/150022 ,  A61B5/15087 ,  A61B5/155 ,  A61B2560/0443

摘要： Systems and techniques for command communication between wireless devices are described. In one implementation, a data gathering device (such as a continuous glucose monitor) and a monitoring/control device, which communicate data samples through a frequency hopping protocol, utilize a dedicated command frequency for the transmission of non-data instructions and acknowledgements. A command mode is described where the command frequency is regularly listened to by a device to determine if pairing or other instructions are being sent. In another example, when communications are disrupted or corrupted, the devices revert to using the command frequency in order to reacquire a paired link between the devices. The command frequency is also used for a flight mode, where the data-acquisition device goes into a low-, or no-power transmission mode and remains in the mode, storing sampled data, until instructed to leave the flight mode over the command frequency.

摘要翻译： 描述了无线设备之间的命令通信的系统和技术。 在一个实现中，通过跳频协议传送数据样本的数据采集装置（例如连续葡萄糖监测器）和监视/控制装置利用专用命令频率来传输非数据指令和确认。 描述命令模式，其中命令频率由设备定期收听以确定是否正在发送配对或其他指令。 在另一示例中，当通信中断或损坏时，设备恢复为使用命令频率以重新获取设备之间的配对链路。 命令频率也用于飞行模式，其中数据采集设备进入低功率或无功率传输模式，并保持模式，存储采样数据，直到指示将飞行模式置于指令频率 。

公开(公告)号：US20080223258A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-18

申请号：US11685564

申请日：2007-03-13

申请人： Robert Bruce ,  Jennifer L. Worden

发明人： Robert Bruce ,  Jennifer L. Worden

IPC分类号： C04B16/00 ,  B05D3/12

CPC分类号： C04B28/14 ,  B28B19/0092 ,  B28C5/381 ,  C04B24/16 ,  C04B2111/0062 ,  Y02W30/97 ,  C04B18/241 ,  C04B24/38 ,  C04B38/106

摘要： In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method for producing a gypsum product includes providing a calcined gypsum powder. Water and an aqueous foam generated from a foaming agent comprising a first portion of sodium decyl sulfate are combined with the calcined gypsum powder to generate a foamed calcined gypsum slurry. The method may also include combining water, a foam generated from a first and second portion of the foaming agent, and the calcined gypsum powder. The second portion of the foaming agent may comprise ammonium decyl ether sulfate and ammonium octyl ether sulfate.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的一个具体实施方案，用于生产石膏产品的方法包括提供煅烧石膏粉末。 由包含第一部分十二烷基硫酸钠的发泡剂产生的水和泡沫水与煅烧石膏粉末组合以产生泡沫煅烧石膏浆料。 该方法还可以包括将水，由发泡剂的第一和第二部分产生的泡沫与煅烧石膏粉混合。 发泡剂的第二部分可以包括癸基醚硫酸铵和辛基醚硫酸铵。

公开(公告)号：US20070253825A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：US11656974

申请日：2007-01-24

申请人： Robert Bruce ,  Jerry Schell ,  Mark Gorman

发明人： Robert Bruce ,  Jerry Schell ,  Mark Gorman

IPC分类号： F03B3/00

CPC分类号： F01D5/288 ,  C23C28/321 ,  C23C28/322 ,  C23C28/34 ,  C23C28/341 ,  C23C28/42 ,  C23C30/00 ,  F01D25/007 ,  F04D29/023 ,  F04D29/324 ,  F05D2230/90 ,  F05D2240/303 ,  F05D2260/95 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T428/12458

摘要： A turbine airfoil having an improved impact and erosion resistance. The airfoil comprises: (a) a base segment having an impact resistant leading edge section proximate to the leading edge comprising a material having having a yield strength of least about 250 ksi and an elongation percentage of about 12% or less; and (b) an erosion resistant coating overlaying the base segment at least in the leading and trailing edge portions of the pressure side, the erosion resistant coating comprising at least one ceramic layer having at least one of the following properties: (1) an erosion value of at least about 200 g. of erodent to cause a thickness loss of about 15-20 microns; (2) an erosion volume loss value (V) of about 1.9 or less as defined by the equation V=H−0.18×E0.75×F−1.65 where H is hardness, E is elastic modulus and F is fracture toughness; and (3) an F value of at least about 1.5 MPa*m1/2. The erosion resistant coating can comprise alternating ceramic and metallic layers and is typically formed by a method involving the step of forming on the pressure side of the base segment of the airfoil in alternating fashion at least one ceramic layer and at least one metallic layer.

摘要翻译： 具有改善的冲击和耐冲蚀性的涡轮机翼型。 翼型件包括：（a）具有靠近前缘的抗冲击前缘部分的基部段，包括具有至少约250ksi的屈服强度和约12％或更小的伸长率的材料; 至少在所述压力侧的前缘部和后缘部分覆盖所述基部段的抗侵蚀涂层，所述耐侵蚀涂层包括至少一个具有以下特性中的至少一个的陶瓷层：（1）侵蚀 值至少约为200g。 的腐蚀导致约15-20微米的厚度损失; （2）如等式V = H -0.18的限定的约1.9或更小的侵蚀体积损失值（V）x = 0.75×F -1.65 < SUP>其中H是硬度，E是弹性模量，F是断裂韧度; 和（3）F值至少约1.5MPa * m 1/2。 抗侵蚀涂层可以包括交替的陶瓷和金属层，并且通常通过以下方法形成，该方法包括以至少一个陶瓷层和至少一个金属层交替形成在翼型的基部段的压力侧上的步骤。