公开(公告)号：US5426981A

公开(公告)日：1995-06-27

申请号：US853144

申请日：1992-03-18

Applicant: Alan J. Cook ,  Robert A. Pinnock

Inventor： Alan J. Cook ,  Robert A. Pinnock

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  G01L1/10 ,  G01L1/18 ,  G01L9/00 ,  G01P15/097 ,  G01P15/10 ,  G10K15/04 ,  G01H9/00

CPC classification number: G10K15/046 ,  G01L1/186 ,  G01L9/002 ,  G01P15/097 ,  Y10S73/01

Abstract: A vibrating sensor comprises an elongated element arranged to vibrate at a frequency dependent upon an external stress applied to the sensor, and an optical fiber for coupling light into an end of the element to excite it into vibration. A light-absorbing layer is provided on a longitudinal surface of the element such that the element will change its configuration, e.g. by bending, as the layer absorbs light and heats that side of the element, this alteration in configuration causing a reduction of radiation which is absorbed so that the element restores. The element may define a Fabry-Perot interferometer between its opposite ends.

Abstract translation: 振动传感器包括细长元件，该细长元件被布置为以取决于施加到传感器的外部应力的频率振动，以及用于将光耦合到元件的端部以激发其进入振动的光纤。 在元件的纵向表面上设置光吸收层，使得元件将改变其构造，例如， 通过弯曲，当该层吸收光并加热该元件的该侧时，该构型的这种改变导致吸收的辐射的减少以使元件恢复。 元件可以在其相对端之间限定法布里 - 珀罗干涉仪。

公开(公告)号：USD659305S1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-08

申请号：US29369344

申请日：2010-09-07

Applicant: Xuan Song ,  Jonathan Li ,  Alan J. Cook

Designer： Xuan Song ,  Jonathan Li ,  Alan J. Cook

公开(公告)号：US20120037647A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-16

申请号：US13204769

申请日：2011-08-08

Applicant: Alan J. Cook

Inventor： Alan J. Cook

IPC: B65D8/04

CPC classification number: B65D25/005 ,  B65D11/1833

Abstract: A crate or container, such as for transporting egg cartons or other items includes a base, opposed side walls and a rear wall extending upward from the base. A front wall opposite the rear wall includes an upper section and a lower section having a pair of rails extending upward therefrom. The upper section is selectably slidable on the rails between an upper, closed position and a lower, retracted, open position. In the retracted position, access to the interior of the crate is provided through the front of the crate.

Abstract translation: 一个箱子或容器，例如用于运输蛋盒或其他物品，包括底座，相对的侧壁和从底座向上延伸的后壁。 与后壁相对的前壁包括具有从其向上延伸的一对轨道的上部和下部。 上部可选择地在导轨上滑动，位于上部闭合位置和下部缩回打开位置之间。 在缩回位置，通过箱子的前部提供对箱子内部的访问。

公开(公告)号：USD646443S1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US29369338

申请日：2010-09-07

Applicant: Alan J. Cook ,  Jeff Salazar ,  Jeff Smith ,  Monica Chih-Ting Li ,  Roy Chih-Hao Chen

Designer： Alan J. Cook ,  Jeff Salazar ,  Jeff Smith ,  Monica Chih-Ting Li ,  Roy Chih-Hao Chen

公开(公告)号：US08028659B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US13024162

申请日：2011-02-09

Applicant: Alan J. Cook ,  Kristin William Grube ,  Thomas Edward Devlin ,  Jeff Reed Greason ,  Karl Thatcher Ulrich ,  Nathan Thatcher Ulrich ,  Chi Lam Yau

Inventor： Alan J. Cook ,  Kristin William Grube ,  Thomas Edward Devlin ,  Jeff Reed Greason ,  Karl Thatcher Ulrich ,  Nathan Thatcher Ulrich ,  Chi Lam Yau

IPC: A01K29/00

CPC classification number: A01K1/0114 ,  A01K1/011

Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box (50) provides various advantages over the prior art. In particular, in one embodiment, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to use a one piece litter cartridge (20) having a litter compartment (26) and a waste compartment 24. In another embodiment, the cartridge (20) is non-compartmentalized. In another embodiment, the system includes a rake assembly (56) configured with a drive assembly (58) that is protected from waste contamination. In accordance with the invention, the self-cleaning litter box (50) is configured to be used with all types of litter including crystal type litter.

Abstract translation: 自清洁垃圾箱（50）具有优于现有技术的各种优点。 特别地，在一个实施例中，自清洁垃圾箱（50）被配置为使用具有垃圾箱（26）和废物隔间24的单件式垃圾筒（20）。在另一实施例中，盒（20） 是非分区的。 在另一个实施例中，系统包括配置有驱动组件（58）的前刀组件（56），该驱动组件（58）被保护以防止废物污染。 根据本发明，自清洁垃圾箱（50）被配置为与包括晶体型垃圾的所有类型的垃圾一起使用。