公开(公告)号：US20130242419A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-19

申请号：US13891380

申请日：2013-05-10

Applicant: Utah State University Research Foundation

Inventor： Gregory Hopkins ,  Blake Crowther ,  Kendall Johnson ,  Vaughn A. Griffiths

IPC: G02B7/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/004 ,  G02B7/023 ,  G02B7/1825 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A two-axis, optical mount provides two flexural elements monolithically and homogeneously formed of a single material with, and interconnecting, three rigid segments. Between each pair of rigid segments, beginning with the first and second, a set of extensions is formed to have a cross section that permits simple, easy, independent adjustment therebetween. Likewise, a flexural element exists between the second and third rigid elements. Meanwhile, the rigid elements have section moduli sufficiently great as to be orders of magnitude larger than the flexural stiffness or section modulus of the flexural elements, thus providing flexures that operate in the elastic mode and introduce no joint type accuracy errors in adjustment.

Abstract translation: 双轴光学安装座提供了两个弯曲元件，它们由单一材料整体地均匀地形成，并且连接三个刚性段。 在每对刚性段之间，从第一和第二开始，一组延伸部形成为具有允许简单，简单且独立的调节之间的横截面。 类似地，在第二和第三刚性元件之间存在弯曲元件。 同时，刚性元件具有足够大的截面模量，比弯曲元件的弯曲刚度或截面模数大几个数量级，从而提供在弹性模式下操作的挠曲并且在调节中不引入关节型精度误差。

公开(公告)号：US20130207601A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13748269

申请日：2013-01-23

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Hunter Wu ,  Kylee Sealy ,  Aaron Gilchrist

IPC: B60L11/18

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  B60L11/182 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02M3/33576 ,  H02M7/53871 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/92 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10T307/406

Abstract: A system includes a first stage of an inductive power transfer system with an LCL load resonant converter with a switching section, an LCL tuning circuit, and a primary receiver pad. The IPT system includes a second stage with a secondary receiver pad, a secondary resonant circuit, a secondary rectification circuit, and a secondary decoupling converter. The secondary receiver pad connects to the secondary resonant circuit. The secondary resonant circuit connects to the secondary rectification circuit. The secondary rectification circuit connects to the secondary decoupling converter. The second stage connects to a load. The load includes an energy storage element. The second stage and load are located on a vehicle and the first stage is located at a fixed location. The primary receiver pad wirelessly transfers power to the secondary receiver pad across a gap when the vehicle positions the secondary receiver pad with respect to the primary receiver pad.

Abstract translation: 系统包括具有带有开关部分的LCL负载谐振转换器，LCL调谐电路和主接收器垫的感应功率传输系统的第一级。 IPT系统包括具有次级接收器焊盘，次级谐振电路，次级整流电路和次级去耦转换器的第二级。 辅助接收器焊盘连接到次级谐振电路。 次级谐振电路连接到二次整流电路。 次级整流电路连接到二次去耦转换器。 第二阶段连接到一个负载。 负载包括能量存储元件。 第二级和负载位于车辆上，第一级位于固定位置。 当车辆相对于主接收器垫定位辅助接收器垫时，主接收器垫将无线地将功率传送到次接收器垫跨越间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20130176177A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13654209

申请日：2012-10-17

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Bedri Cetiner ,  Daniel Rodrigo ,  Luis Jofre

IPC: H01Q19/00

CPC classification number: H01Q19/005 ,  H01Q3/01 ,  H01Q9/0414 ,  H01Q9/0442

Abstract: Reconfigurable antennas utilizing parasitic layers are disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, a reconfigurable antenna may include an active driven antenna element. The active driven antenna may be a patch antenna element. A parasitic element may be disposed over the active antenna element and be configured to couple with electromagnetic energy emitted from the active antenna element via electromagnetic mutual coupling. The parasitic element may include an array of selectively reconfigurable pixels interconnected via microelectromechanical switches. By selectively reconfiguring the geometry of the array, the reconfigurable antenna may be configured to operate in multiple operating modes.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了利用寄生层的可重构天线。 在某些实施例中，可重构天线可以包括有源驱动天线元件。 有源驱动天线可以是贴片天线元件。 寄生元件可以设置在有源天线元件上，并且被配置为通过电磁互耦耦合与有源天线元件发射的电磁能。 寄生元件可以包括通过微机电开关互连的选择性可重构像素的阵列。 通过选择性地重新配置阵列的几何形状，可重构天线可被配置为在多种操作模式下操作。

公开(公告)号：US20130109078A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-02

申请号：US13663315

申请日：2012-10-29

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Renil John Anthony ,  Ronald Sims

IPC: C08B31/00 ,  C12N1/12

CPC classification number: C12N1/02 ,  C08B31/125 ,  C08L3/08 ,  C12N1/12

Abstract: A method of harvesting biomass in an aqueous solution, where the method includes mixing an organic coagulant or flocculant with a solution comprising biomass and water.

Abstract translation: 一种在水溶液中收获生物质的方法，其中所述方法包括将有机凝结剂或絮凝剂与包含生物质和水的溶液混合。

公开(公告)号：US20130027708A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-31

申请号：US13627421

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: Utah State University Research Foundation

Inventor： Robert Foltynowicz

IPC: H01S3/10 ,  G01N21/59

CPC classification number: H01S3/0092 ,  G02F1/39 ,  G02F2001/3542 ,  G02F2001/392 ,  H01S3/2391

Abstract: An Optical Parametric Oscillator (OPO) capable of rapid or broadband frequency tuning by non-mechanical or mechanical means includes a resonant cavity with one or more non-linear crystals in an optical path thereof. The non-linear crystals may be driven by actuators. A pump laser pulse is transmitted into the resonant cavity with one or more seed beams having a desired wavelength. The output beam from the resonant cavity may have the same center wavelength as the one or more seed beams which may be modulated at a frequency larger than that of the pump laser, or the inverse of the pulse duration. The OPO may be used in Light Detection And Ranging (LIDAR) or Differential Absorption LIDAR (DIAL) analysis by intra-pulse modulation of output to measure absorption at multiple frequencies for each pulse of a pump beam. Sum Frequency Generator configurations may be suitable for narrow and broadband UV generation.

Abstract translation: 能够通过非机械或机械装置快速或宽带频率调谐的光参量振荡器（OPO）包括在其光路中具有一个或多个非线性晶体的谐振腔。 非线性晶体可以由致动器驱动。 泵浦激光脉冲用具有期望波长的一个或多个种子束传输到谐振腔中。 来自谐振腔的输出光束可以具有与可以以比泵浦激光器的频率更大的频率调制的一个或多个种子束的相同的中心波长或脉冲持续时间的倒数。 OPO可以用于光检测和测距（LIDAR）或差分吸收LIDAR（DIAL）分析，通过输出的脉冲内调制来测量泵浦光束的每个脉冲的多个频率的吸收。 总和频率发生器配置可能适用于窄带和宽带UV生成。

公开(公告)号：US20040161519A1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-19

申请号：US10644604

申请日：2003-08-19

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Marie K. Walsh ,  Charles E. Carpenter

IPC: A23C017/00

CPC classification number: A23J3/08 ,  A23J3/227 ,  A23P30/20

Abstract: A textured whey protein product for use as a meat extender, meat analog, or snack food is prepared by thermoplastic extrusion of a composition containing whey protein and optionally an edible polysaccharide, such as cornstarch. Whey protein can also be mixed with other edible proteins in certain embodiments of the invention. Puffing of the extruded product results in an expanded snack food product. Methods of making the meat extender product and the snack food product are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 通过热塑性挤出含有乳清蛋白和任选的可食用多糖如玉米淀粉的组合物制备用作增量剂，肉类类似物或小吃食品的织构化乳清蛋白产品。 在本发明的某些实施方案中，乳清蛋白也可与其它可食用蛋白质混合。 挤压产品的膨化导致膨胀的零食食品。 另外，还公开了制造肉制品和小吃食品的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20040009529A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-15

申请号：US10317853

申请日：2002-12-11

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Bart C. Weimer ,  Marie K. Walsh

IPC: G01N033/53 ,  G01N033/543

CPC classification number: G01N33/54353 ,  G01N33/5304 ,  G01N33/54306 ,  G01N33/54366 ,  G01N33/56911

Abstract: Antigens can be captured and detected from complex samples, such as food and environmental samples, in about 30 minutes using apparatus and methods that include flow of the samples through a module containing antibodies coupled to beads. The samples flow through the modified beads at about 0.2 to 1.2 liters/minute, which fluidizes the bead bed. The antigens are captured by the antibodies, and then detection of the captured antibodies is carried out with chemiluminescence, fluorescence, or spectrophotometric techniques.

Abstract translation: 使用装置和方法可以在约30分钟内从复杂样品（例如食物和环境样品）中捕获和检测抗原，所述设备和方法包括通过包含偶联珠子的抗体的模块的样品流动。 样品以约0.2至1.2升/分钟流过改性珠粒，使珠粒床流化。 抗原被抗体捕获，然后用化学发光，荧光或分光光度技术检测捕获的抗体。

公开(公告)号：US12269618B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US17891968

申请日：2022-08-19

Applicant: Utah State University Space Dynamics Laboratory

Inventor： Tyson Smith ,  John Akagi ,  Greg Droge

IPC: B64G1/24

Abstract: For model predictive control for a spacecraft formation, a method calculates a virtual point that represents a plurality of spacecraft orbiting in a spacecraft formation. The method calculates an outer polytope boundary and an inner polytope boundary relative to the virtual point for a given spacecraft of the plurality of spacecraft. The method maneuvers the given spacecraft to within the inner polytope boundary using model predictive control (MPC) to minimize fuel consumption.

公开(公告)号：US20240075347A1

公开(公告)日：2024-03-07

申请号：US18132612

申请日：2023-04-10

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Baylee Anne Vogler

IPC: A63B29/02

CPC classification number: A63B29/024

Abstract: A climbing cam can include a stem forming the main body of the climbing cam. A moveable latch can be disposed on the stem and operable to tether the steam to a climbing harness of a climber. A spring-loaded cam lobe can be disposed on a first end of the stem. A trigger can be connected to the cam lobe so that the trigger is actuatable to retract the cam lobe from an expanded position to a retracted position and to open the moveable latch, allowing the stem to untether from the climbing harness when the cam lobe is in the retracted position.

公开(公告)号：US11904209B1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-20

申请号：US18132612

申请日：2023-04-10

Applicant: Utah State University

Inventor： Baylee Anne Vogler

IPC: A63B29/02

CPC classification number: A63B29/024

Abstract: A climbing cam can include a stem forming the main body of the climbing cam. A moveable latch can be disposed on the stem and operable to tether the steam to a climbing harness of a climber. A spring-loaded cam lobe can be disposed on a first end of the stem. A trigger can be connected to the cam lobe so that the trigger is actuatable to retract the cam lobe from an expanded position to a retracted position and to open the moveable latch, allowing the stem to untether from the climbing harness when the cam lobe is in the retracted position.