公开(公告)号：US20060047870A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-02

申请号：US11201665

申请日：2005-08-11

Applicant: Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

Inventor： Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

IPC: G06F13/38

CPC classification number: F24H9/2021 ,  Y02B30/108

Abstract: A water heater has a modular control system. The water heater comprises a tank, a heating element, a first controller, and a second controller. The heating element is coupled to the tank. The first controller is mounted on the tank and has a first communication port. The second controller has a second communication port communicatively coupled to the first communication port of the first controller. The first controller is configured to control the heating element in accordance with a first algorithm in an absence of the second controller, and the second controller is configured to control the heating element in accordance with a second algorithm.

公开(公告)号：US20050029248A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：US10937016

申请日：2004-09-08

Applicant: Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

Inventor： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

IPC: G01K7/42 ,  G05B23/02 ,  G05D23/19 ,  C10G33/04

CPC classification number: G05D23/1951 ,  G01K7/42 ,  G05B23/0283 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A system for controlling temperature control elements used to alter temperatures of a liquid comprises a temperature sensor, a first temperature control element, a second temperature control element, and logic. The temperature sensor is configured to sense temperatures of the liquid, and the first and second temperature control elements are each configured to alter a temperature of the liquid. The logic is configured to selectively control, based on the sensed temperatures, activation states of the first and second temperature control elements such that a total activation time associated with the first temperature control element is substantially equal to a total activation time associated with the second temperature control element.

Abstract translation: 用于控制用于改变液体温度的温度控制元件的系统包括温度传感器，第一温度控制元件，第二温度控制元件和逻辑。 温度传感器被配置为感测液体的温度，并且第一和第二温度控制元件各自被配置为改变液体的温度。 逻辑被配置为基于感测到的温度来选择性地控制第一和第二温度控制元件的激活状态，使得与第一温度控制元件相关联的总激活时间基本上等于与第二温度相关联的总激活时间 控制元件。

公开(公告)号：US20110257797A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12761668

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, JR. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

Inventor： Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, JR. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

IPC: E05F3/10 ,  G05D7/00

CPC classification number: E05F15/614 ,  E05F3/102 ,  E05F3/227 ,  E05F15/60 ,  E05F15/616 ,  E05F15/70 ,  E05Y2201/11 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/612 ,  E05Y2400/616 ,  E05Y2800/22 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  G05D7/0617 ,  Y10T16/2766 ,  Y10T16/56 ,  Y10T16/577

Abstract: A door closer comprises a piston cooperating with a rotating pinion. Upon rotation of the pinion in the door opening direction, the piston moves toward the second end of the housing forcing fluid from a second variable volume chamber through a passage to a first variable volume chamber and compressing a spring assembly for storing energy. The spring assembly urges the piston toward the first end of the housing for forcing fluid from the first variable volume chamber to the second variable volume chamber and rotating the pinion in the door closing direction. A controller controls the position of a valve in the passage based on the sensed angular position of a door and the position of the valve for determining the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing through the valve.

Abstract translation: 门关闭器包括与旋转小齿轮配合的活塞。 当小齿轮在门打开方向旋转时，活塞向壳体的第二端移动，迫使来自第二可变容积室的流体通过通道到第一可变容积室，并压缩用于存储能量的弹簧组件。 弹簧组件将活塞推向壳体的第一端，用于迫使流体从第一可变容积室流到第二可变容积室，并且使小齿轮沿门关闭方向旋转。 控制器基于检测到的门的角位置和用于确定流过阀的液压流体的量的阀的位置来控制通道中的阀的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20110252597A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12761599

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, JR. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

Inventor： Charles E. Burris ,  Robert L. Tadlock, JR. ,  John White ,  Jason Scott Gurley ,  Steven Michael Faes ,  Joseph McGinty ,  Wade Patterson

IPC: E05F3/12 ,  F03G7/08 ,  E05F3/10

CPC classification number: E05F3/22 ,  E05F3/227 ,  E05F15/00 ,  E05Y2201/21 ,  E05Y2201/25 ,  E05Y2201/256 ,  E05Y2201/264 ,  E05Y2201/43 ,  E05Y2400/612 ,  E05Y2400/616 ,  E05Y2400/854 ,  E05Y2400/86 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  F03G7/08

Abstract: A self-adjusting door closer is disclosed. The door closer is self powered and includes a control unit to intelligently control a valve within the door closer to vary the operating characteristics of the door closer as needed. The controller includes a position sensor to determine a position of the door, and at least one input switch to enable user selection of at least one door closer parameter for an installed door closer. The control circuitry is operable to set the valve in response to the user selection of the door closer parameters, and the position of the door, in order to control force exerted by the door closer on the door. A generator can be provided to provide electricity to power the controller and store power to operate the controller.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种自调节闭门器。 门关闭器是自供电的，并且包括控制单元，用于智能地控制门内的阀门，以根据需要改变门关闭器的操作特性。 所述控制器包括位置传感器以确定所述门的位置，以及至少一个输入开关，以使用户能够为所安装的门关闭器选择至少一个闭门器参数。 控制电路可操作以响应于用户选择门关闭参数和门的位置来设定阀，以便控制由门靠近门的力施加的力。 可以提供发电机以提供电力来为控制器供电并存储用于操作控制器的电力。

公开(公告)号：US20070246556A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692179

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

Inventor： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

IPC: F24D19/10

CPC classification number: F24H9/2014

Abstract: A water heating system, comprises a tank, a bracket, a heating element, and a controller. The bracket has a hole and a notch. The heating element is mounted on the tank, and the heating element passes through the hole. The controller is inserted into the notch. Further, the controller comprises a relay coupled to the heating element and logic configured to control a state of the relay. The logic resides in a portion of the controller that is inserted into the notch.

Abstract translation: 水加热系统，包括罐，支架，加热元件和控制器。 支架有一个孔和一个缺口。 加热元件安装在罐上，加热元件穿过孔。 控制器插入槽口。 此外，控制器包括耦合到加热元件的继电器和被配置为控制继电器的状态的逻辑。 该逻辑位于控制器的插入凹口中的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070246552A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692117

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

Inventor： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

IPC: F24H9/20

CPC classification number: F24H9/2014

Abstract: A water heating system has a controller that is electronically actuated. In this regard, the controller controls an activation state of at least one heating element by providing an electrical control signal to a relay. In one embodiment, the controller has an emergency shut-off apparatus that is mechanically actuated. Further various features can be optionally implemented to help heat related problems plaguing many conventional water heater controllers that are electronically actuated.

Abstract translation: 水加热系统具有电子致动的控制器。 在这方面，控制器通过向继电器提供电控信号来控制至少一个加热元件的激活状态。 在一个实施例中，控制器具有机械致动的紧急切断装置。 可以可选地实施各种特征以帮助困扰许多电子致动的常规热水器控制器的热相关问题。

公开(公告)号：US20070246551A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692182

申请日：2007-03-27

Applicant: Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

Inventor： Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

IPC: F24H9/20

CPC classification number: F24H9/2021 ,  B23P6/00 ,  F24H9/0005 ,  F24H9/2014 ,  Y10T29/49716

Abstract: A water heater has a modular control system. The water heater comprises a tank, a heating element, a first controller, and a second controller. The heating element is coupled to the tank. The first controller is mounted on the tank and has a first communication port. The second controller has a second communication port communicatively coupled to the first communication port of the first controller. The first controller is configured to control the heating element in accordance with any desired algorithm in an absence of the second controller, and the second controller is configured to perform at least one function in addition to or in lieu of the first controller.

Abstract translation: 热水器具有模块化控制系统。 热水器包括罐，加热元件，第一控制器和第二控制器。 加热元件联接到罐。 第一控制器安装在储罐上，并具有第一通信端口。 第二控制器具有通信地耦合到第一控制器的第一通信端口的第二通信端口。 第一控制器被配置为在不存在第二控制器的情况下根据任何期望的算法来控制加热元件，并且第二控制器被配置为除了第一控制器之外或代替第一控制器执行至少一个功能。