公开(公告)号：US20130065720A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13229119

申请日：2011-09-09

Applicant: Robert L. Wood, JR. ,  Michael J. Cliff ,  Craig R. Eike

Inventor： Robert L. Wood, JR. ,  Michael J. Cliff ,  Craig R. Eike

IPC: F16H48/20

CPC classification number: F16H48/22 ,  F16H48/08 ,  F16H48/32

Abstract: A differential axle assembly for a work machine having a differential lock capability. The differential axle has a differential gear housing, which utilizes a sealed housing on the outside thereof and a bleed flow path for pressurized liquid lubricant actuating a differential lock feature to provide adequate cooling flow for the differential gear set and differential lock mechanism under heavy duty circumstances.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有差速锁定能力的作业机械的差速器轴组件。 差速器轴具有差速齿轮壳体，其利用其外部的密封壳体和用于加压液体润滑剂的排出流动路径来致动差速锁定特征，以在重载环境下为差速齿轮组和差速锁定机构提供足够的冷却流量 。

公开(公告)号：US20100090361A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-15

申请号：US12248524

申请日：2008-10-09

Applicant: Paul Thomas Bruss ,  Terry S. Koch ,  Robert L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Paul Thomas Bruss ,  Terry S. Koch ,  Robert L. Wood, JR.

IPC: B29C67/00

CPC classification number: B60H1/00564 ,  B60H1/00378 ,  B60H1/243 ,  B60H2001/00635 ,  B62D29/002

Abstract: The invention relates to a making a sealed duct from a vehicle cab post. There is a simple and effective method of making such a cab post. The method includes providing a cab frame with a hollow cab post having an air vent in a sidewall thereof and open first and second ends. The method also includes attaching a piece of unexpanded foam to a clip. The clip has a base forming a foam piece support to which the piece of unexpanded foam is attached. The clip has a gripping member, and an arm connecting the base to the gripping member. The method further includes inserting the clip and the foam piece through the vent and into the post so that the unexpanded foam piece is inside the post and spaced apart from an edge of the vent and between the vent and the first end of the post. The gripping member is coupled to the post so that the gripping member grips an edge of the vent. The cab frame and/or the post is then heated so that the foam expands and forms a seal within the post between the vent and the first end of the post. The result is a cab post with a sealed lower end wherein conditioned air from a roof mounted HVAC unit will flow from the upper end of the post, through the post to the vent and out of the vent and into the interior of the cab.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及从车辆驾驶室立柱制造密封管道。 有一种简单有效的制造这样一个驾驶室的方法。 该方法包括为驾驶室框架提供具有在其侧壁中具有通风口并且敞开的第一和第二端的空心驾驶室支架。 该方法还包括将一片未膨胀的泡沫粘附到夹子上。 夹子具有形成泡沫件支撑件的底座，未膨胀泡沫块附接到该支撑件上。 夹具具有夹持构件和将基座连接到夹持构件的臂。 该方法还包括将夹子和泡沫件通过通气孔插入柱中，使得未膨胀的泡沫件在柱内并与通气口的边缘以及通气孔和柱的第一端间隔开。 夹持构件联接到柱上，使得夹持构件夹紧通气口的边缘。 然后对驾驶室框架和/或柱子进行加热，使得泡沫膨胀并且在通气孔和柱的第一端之间的柱内形成密封。 结果是具有密封下端的驾驶室柱，其中来自屋顶安装的HVAC单元的调节空气将从柱的上端流动通过柱穿过通气口并离开通风口并进入驾驶室的内部。

公开(公告)号：US20100039808A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12506915

申请日：2009-07-21

Applicant: Ken G. Purchase ,  William R. LeFew ,  Robert L. Wood ,  Robert M. Soule, III

Inventor： Ken G. Purchase ,  William R. LeFew ,  Robert L. Wood ,  Robert M. Soule, III

IPC: F21V5/04 ,  G02B5/02

CPC classification number: G09F13/0409 ,  G02B3/0043 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B5/0263 ,  G02F1/133604 ,  G02F2001/133607

Abstract: A diffuser is configured to diffuse radiation from multiple light sources. The diffuser includes a substrate having optical structures that exhibit both microvariations and macrovariations along the substrate. For example, an array of microlenses may be provided that include at least one feature that varies as a function of the spacing between the light sources. Lighting systems using these diffusers may also be provided.

Abstract translation: 扩散器被配置成扩散来自多个光源的辐射。 漫射器包括具有光学结构的衬底，其具有沿衬底的微变化和宏观变化。 例如，可以提供包括随着光源之间的间隔而变化的至少一个特征的微透镜阵列。 也可以提供使用这些扩散器的照明系统。

公开(公告)号：US07502169B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-10

申请号：US11364423

申请日：2006-02-28

Applicant: Robert L. Wood

Inventor： Robert L. Wood

IPC: G02B27/10

CPC classification number: G02B3/0068 ,  G02B3/0031 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B5/005 ,  G02F2001/133334 ,  G02F2001/133507 ,  G02F2201/08 ,  G02F2203/02 ,  H01J11/10 ,  H01J11/44 ,  H01J2211/444 ,  H01J2211/446 ,  H01J2229/8913 ,  H01J2329/892 ,  H01J2329/897

Abstract: Contrast enhancement films for a direct-view display include a substrate having first and second opposing sides, an array of optical microstructures on the first side, and an optically blocking film including an array of apertures on the second side. The contrast enhancement film is configured to mount between a direct-view display panel and an outer panel of the direct-view display.

Abstract translation: 用于直视显示器的对比增强膜包括具有第一和第二相对侧的基板，在第一侧上的光学微结构的阵列，以及在第二侧上包括孔阵列的光学阻挡膜。 对比度增强膜配置成安装在直视显示面板和直视显示器的外面板之间。

公开(公告)号：US07489444B1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-10

申请号：US11961364

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Douglas Adams ,  Robert L. Wood ,  Edward Fadel ,  Donald Hirsh ,  Sean Hillard

Inventor： Douglas Adams ,  Robert L. Wood ,  Edward Fadel ,  Donald Hirsh ,  Sean Hillard

IPC: G03B21/60

CPC classification number: G03B21/60

Abstract: Portable projection screen assemblies include a case comprising a flexible projector screen held on a roller, the screen has a high ARR and a high-gain and can be adapted for use in uncontrolled indoor ambient lighting conditions. The case is configured with releasably matable first and second housing members and a slidably collapsible frame that slides open in a side-to-side orientation and unrolls the projector screen to at least one predetermined viewing configuration and closes together to encase the screen and frame therein. The projector screens may be particularly suitable for use with low-lumen projectors.

Abstract translation: 便携式投影屏幕组件包括壳体，其包括保持在辊上的柔性投影仪屏幕，屏幕具有高ARR和高增益，并且可适用于不受控制的室内环境照明条件。 该壳体配置有可释放地配合的第一和第二壳体构件和可滑动地折叠的框架，其以侧面对侧方向滑动并将投影仪屏幕展开至少一个预定的观察构造，并且一起关闭以将屏幕和框架包围在其中 。 投影机屏幕可能特别适用于低流明投影机。

公开(公告)号：US20080233519A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-25

申请号：US11465358

申请日：2006-08-17

Applicant: Robert L. Wood ,  Thomas A. Rinehart ,  Robert P. Freese

Inventor： Robert L. Wood ,  Thomas A. Rinehart ,  Robert P. Freese

IPC: G03F7/00 ,  G02B3/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/0015 ,  G02B3/0025 ,  G02B3/0031 ,  G02B5/1852 ,  G02B5/1857 ,  G03F7/0005 ,  G03F7/161 ,  Y10S430/146

Abstract: Microstructures are fabricated by imaging a microstructure master blank that includes a radiation sensitive layer sandwiched between a pair of outer layers, on an imaging platform, to define the microstructures in the radiation sensitive layer. At least one of the outer layers is then removed. The microstructures that were defined in the radiation sensitive layer are developed. The radiation sensitive layer sandwiched between the pair of outer layers may be fabricated as webs, to provide microstructure master blanks.

Abstract translation: 通过在成像平台上成像包括夹在一对外层之间的辐射敏感层的微结构母板来形成微结构，以限定辐射敏感层中的微结构。 然后去除至少一个外层。 开发了在辐射敏感层中定义的微结构。 夹在一对外层之间的辐射敏感层可以制成网，以提供微结构母板坯。

公开(公告)号：US06596147B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-22

申请号：US09809538

申请日：2001-03-15

Applicant: Edward Hill ,  Robert L. Wood ,  Ramaswamy Mahadevan

Inventor： Edward Hill ,  Robert L. Wood ,  Ramaswamy Mahadevan

IPC: C25D502

CPC classification number: H02N10/00 ,  B81B3/0024 ,  B81B3/0081 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H2001/0042

Abstract: MEMS structures are provided that compensate for ambient temperature changes, process variations, and the like, and can be employed in many applications. These structures include an active microactuator adapted for thermal actuation to move in response to the active alteration of its temperature. The active microactuator may be further adapted to move in response to ambient temperature changes. These structures also include a temperature compensation element, such as a temperature compensation microactuator or frame, adapted to move in response to ambient temperature changes. The active microactuator and the temperature compensation element move cooperatively in response to ambient temperature changes. Thus, a predefined spatial relationship is maintained between the active microactuator and the associated temperature compensation microactuator over a broad range of ambient temperatures absent active alteration of the temperature of the active microactuator. In an alternative embodiment wherein the active microactuator is suspended within a frame above the substrate, the MEMS structure holds at least a portion of the active microactuator in a fixed position relative to the substrate over a broad range of ambient temperatures absent active alteration of the temperature of the active microactuator. By actively altering the temperature of the active microactuator, the active microactuator can be controllably moved relative to the temperature compensation microactuator and/or the underlying substrate. Related methods of compensating for the effects of ambient temperature variations are provided. Further, an overplating technique is provided for precisely sizing a gap defined within a MEMS structure.

Abstract translation: 提供了补偿环境温度变化，工艺变化等的MEMS结构，并且可以用于许多应用中。 这些结构包括适于热致动以响应于其温度的主动改变而移动的主动微型致动器。 活性微致动器可以进一步适于响应于环境温度变化而移动。 这些结构还包括适于响应于环境温度变化而移动的温度补偿元件，例如温度补偿微致动器或框架。 活动微型致动器和温度补偿元件响应于环境温度变化而协同运动。 因此，在活动微型致动器的温度的有效改变的情况下，在宽的环境温度范围内，在有源微致动器和相关联的温度补偿微致动器之间保持预定的空间关系。 在其中将活性微致动器悬挂在衬底上方的框架内的MEMS替代实施例中，MEMS结构将活性微致动器的至少一部分在宽的环境温度范围内保持在相对于衬底的固定位置，而没有主动改变温度 的活性微致动器。 通过主动地改变活性微致动器的温度，可以相对于温度补偿微致动器和/或底层衬底可控地移动活性微致动器。 提供了补偿环境温度变化影响的相关方法。 此外，提供了一种用于精确地确定在MEMS结构内限定的间隙的过平面技术。

公开(公告)号：US06522452B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09842602

申请日：2001-04-26

Applicant: Robert L. Wood

Inventor： Robert L. Wood

IPC: G02B2600

CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 ,  B81B3/0054 ,  B81B2201/018 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H02K99/20

Abstract: Mounting systems for micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) structures are provided including a non-Newtonian fluid having a threshold viscosity that is positioned between a MEMS base member and the MEMS structure so as to position the MEMS structure relative to the base member. A MEMS actuator is coupled to the MEMS structure. The MEMS actuator is positioned to cause movement of the MEMS structure relative to the MEMS base member by generating a force sufficient to exceed the threshold viscosity of the non-Newtonian fluid when the MEMS actuator is actuated. The MEMS structure may be a MEMS mirror positioned for pivotal movement about a bearing member to control tilt of the MEMS mirror.

公开(公告)号：US06511463B1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-28

申请号：US09442827

申请日：1999-11-18

Applicant: Robert L. Wood ,  Henry A. Wynands ,  Karen W. Markus

Inventor： Robert L. Wood ,  Henry A. Wynands ,  Karen W. Markus

IPC: A61M500

CPC classification number: B81C99/0085 ,  A61B5/14514 ,  A61B5/150022 ,  A61B5/150282 ,  A61B5/150984 ,  A61M37/0015 ,  A61M2037/003 ,  A61M2037/0053 ,  B81B2201/055 ,  Y10T29/302 ,  Y10T29/49222

Abstract: Microneedle arrays are fabricated by providing a sacrificial mold including a substrate and an array of posts, preferably solid posts, projecting therefrom. A first material is coated on the sacrificial mold including on the substrate and on the array of posts. The sacrificial mold is removed to provide an array of hollow tubes projecting from a base. The inner and outer surfaces of the array of hollow tubes are coated with a second material to create the array of microneedles projecting from the base. The sacrificial mold may be fabricated by fabricating a master mold, including an array of channels that extend into the master mold from a face thereof. A third material is molded into the channels and on the face of the master mold, to create the sacrificial mold. The sacrificial mold then is separated from the master mold. Alternatively, wire bonding may be used to wire bond an array of wires to a substrate to create the sacrificial mold. The first material preferably is coated on the sacrificial mold by plating. Prior to plating, a plating base preferably is formed on the sacrificial mold including on the substrate and on the array of posts. The inner and outer surfaces of the array of hollow tubes preferably are coated with the second material by overplating the second material on the inner and outer surfaces of the array of hollow tubes.

Abstract translation: 微针阵列通过提供包括基底和从其突出的柱的阵列（优选固体柱）的牺牲模具来制造。 第一材料涂覆在牺牲模具上，包括在基板上和柱阵列上。 去除牺牲模具以提供从基部突出的中空管阵列。 中空管阵列的内表面和外表面涂覆有第二材料以产生从基底突出的微针阵列。 牺牲模具可以通过制造主模具来制造，该模具包括从其表面延伸到主模具中的通道阵列。 将第三种材料模制到通道中并在母模的表面上，以形成牺牲模具。 然后将牺牲模具与主模具分离。 或者，引线接合可用于将线阵列引线接合到基底以产生牺牲模。 第一种材料优选通过电镀涂覆在牺牲模具上。 在电镀之前，优选在包括在基板和柱阵列上的牺牲模具上形成镀覆基底。 优选地，中空管阵列的内表面和外表面通过在中空管阵列的内表面和外表面上的第二材料的上镀敷而涂覆有第二材料。

公开(公告)号：US06367252B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-09

申请号：US09610047

申请日：2000-07-05

Applicant: Edward A. Hill ,  Vijayakumar Rudrappa Dhuler ,  Allen Cowen ,  Ramaswamy Mahadevan ,  Robert L. Wood

Inventor： Edward A. Hill ,  Vijayakumar Rudrappa Dhuler ,  Allen Cowen ,  Ramaswamy Mahadevan ,  Robert L. Wood

IPC: F01B2910

CPC classification number: B81B3/0051 ,  B81B2201/038 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2203/056 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H61/00 ,  H01H2061/006

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a microelectromechanical actuator includes a beam having respective first and second ends attached to a substrate and a body disposed between the first and second ends having a sinuous shape. The body includes a portion operative to engage a object of actuation and apply a force thereto in a direction perpendicular to the beam responsive to at least one of a compressive force and a tensile force on the beam. The sinuous shape may be sinusoidal, e.g., a shape approximating a single period of a cosine curve or a single period of a sine curve. The beam may be thermally actuated or driven by another actuator. In other embodiments, a rotary actuator includes first and second beams, a respective one of which has first and second ends attached to a substrate and a body disposed between the first and second ends. Each body includes first and second oppositely inflected portions. The bodies of the first and second beams intersect one another at points at which the first and second oppositely inflected portions of the first and second bodies meet. The bodies of the first and second beams are operative to engage the object of actuation and rotate the object of actuation around the point of intersection responsive to at least one of compressive force and tensile force on the first and second beams. Related methods are also described.

Abstract translation: 在本发明的实施例中，微机电致动器包括具有附接到基板的相应的第一端和第二端的梁，以及设置在具有弯曲形状的第一端和第二端之间的主体。 主体包括可操作地接合致动对象的部分，该部分响应于梁上的压缩力和拉力中的至少一个，沿垂直于梁的方向施加力。 弯曲形状可以是正弦的，例如，近似于余弦曲线的单个周期或正弦曲线的单个周期的形状。 梁可以由另一致动器热致动或驱动。 在其他实施例中，旋转致动器包括第一和第二梁，其中相应的一个具有附接到基板的第一和第二端以及设置在第一和第二端之间的主体。 每个主体包括第一和第二相对弯曲的部分。 第一和第二梁的主体在第一和第二主体的第一和第二相对弯曲部分相交的点处彼此相交。 第一和第二梁的主体可操作以接合致动对象，并且响应于第一和第二梁上的压缩力和拉力中的至少一个而使作动点周围的相对点旋转。 还描述了相关方法。