公开(公告)号：US20120160991A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13362530

申请日：2012-01-31

Applicant: Mikhail Kats ,  Gary D. Hering ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  James Sherman

Inventor： Mikhail Kats ,  Gary D. Hering ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  James Sherman

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: H01L31/0543 ,  F24S23/30 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/18 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: The terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array includes a longitudinal support that may be constructed of discrete sections. The overall length of the array may be adjusted depending upon the necessary size of the array. A drive may be configured to rotate the longitudinal support in first and second directions about a first axis. Solar cell modules are positioned along the longitudinal support and may each include a rectangular case with a plurality of lenses that are positioned over corresponding receivers. Linkages may be connected to the solar cell modules and are axially movable along the longitudinal support to rotate the solar cell modules within second planes that each orthogonal to the first plane to further track the sun during the course of the day. The array may be configured to facilitate rotation about the first axis. The array may be constructed with a center of gravity of the array to extending through the longitudinal support.

Abstract translation: 地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列包括可由分立部分构成的纵向支撑。 可以根据阵列的必要尺寸来调整阵列的总长度。 驱动器可以被配置为围绕第一轴线在第一和第二方向上旋转纵向支撑件。 太阳能电池模块沿着纵向支撑件定位并且可以各自包括具有多个透镜的矩形壳体，所述多个透镜位于相应的接收器上方。 连接件可以连接到太阳能电池模块并且可沿着纵向支撑件轴向移动，以将太阳能电池模块在与第一平面垂直的第二平面内旋转，以在一天的过程中进一步跟踪太阳。 阵列可以被配置为有助于围绕第一轴线旋转。 阵列可以被构造成具有阵列的重心以延伸穿过纵向支撑。

公开(公告)号：US08193477B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12468747

申请日：2009-05-19

Applicant: James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

Inventor： James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

IPC: H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/042

CPC classification number: G01S3/7861 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S50/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  H02S20/10 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y10S136/291

Abstract: An automated method causes a terrestrial solar cell array to track the sun. The solar cell system may include motors that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun. An alignment analysis procedure, e.g., a find sun routine, is performed to ensure that the solar cell system is properly aligned with the sun during solar tracking. This procedure may sweep the solar cell system along determined paths (e.g., azimuth and elevation paths) while measuring an output parameter indicative of system performance. The measured data is analyzed to determine if the solar cell system is in misalignment in which case the solar cell system is moved into proper alignment. The alignment procedure may be implemented on a periodic basis or using triggers, and may be automatically executed or manually executed.

Abstract translation: 一种自动化方法使地面太阳能电池阵列跟踪太阳。 太阳能电池系统可以包括马达，其相对于太阳沿不同的相应轴线调整阵列的位置。 执行对准分析程序，例如寻找阳光程序，以确保太阳能电池系统在太阳跟踪期间与太阳适当对准。 该过程可以在测量指示系统性能的输出参数的同时沿着确定的路径扫过太阳能电池系统（例如，方位角和仰角路径）。 分析测量数据以确定太阳能电池系统是否处于不对准，在这种情况下，太阳能电池系统被移动到正确的对准状态。 对齐过程可以周期性地或者使用触发器来实现，并且可以被自动执行或手动执行。

公开(公告)号：US20100108860A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-06

申请号：US12619322

申请日：2009-11-16

Applicant: James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

Inventor： James Sherman ,  Igor Kozin

IPC: G01J1/20

CPC classification number: H02S50/00 ,  F24S30/452 ,  F24S40/00 ,  F24S50/20 ,  F24S2201/00 ,  G01R21/00 ,  G01R31/2601 ,  G01S3/781 ,  G01S3/7861 ,  H02S20/32 ,  H02S50/10 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/50

Abstract: An automated method to monitor performance of a terrestrial solar cell array tracking the sun. The solar cell system includes drive means that adjust a position of the array along different respective axes with respect to the sun using the drive means. The techniques include predicting the position of the sun during a time period, and sampling an output parameter of the array indicative of performance. The sampled data may be used to identify a fault in the solar cell array, for example a misalignment or a failure of one or more solar cells, in which case a notification of that fault may be generated for the operator or a control signal may be output for correcting the fault. Alternatively, an output signal may be sent to an external system associated with the solar cell system. Various alignment testing routines for checking the solar tracking are described. These routines may involve moving a solar cell array to a reference position at the start of, or during, an alignment routine in order to improve accuracy of position measurement during the routine.

Abstract translation: 监测跟踪太阳的地面太阳能电池阵列性能的自动化方法。 太阳能电池系统包括驱动装置，其使用驱动装置相对于太阳利用不同的相应轴度来调整阵列的位置。 这些技术包括在一段时间内预测太阳的位置，以及对表示性能的阵列的输出参数进行采样。 采样数据可用于识别太阳能电池阵列中的故障，例如一个或多个太阳能电池的未对准或故障，在这种情况下，可能为操作员产生该故障的通知或控制信号 输出用于纠正故障。 或者，可以将输出信号发送到与太阳能电池系统相关联的外部系统。 描述了用于检查太阳跟踪的各种对准测试程序。 这些例程可以涉及将太阳能电池阵列移动到对准程序开始时或者在对准程序期间的参考位置，以便提高该程序期间位置测量的精度。

公开(公告)号：US20100101625A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-29

申请号：US12478567

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: Mikhail Kats ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  Travis Dodd ,  James Sherman ,  Gary D. Hering ,  John Iannelli

Inventor： Mikhail Kats ,  Peter Allen Zawadzki ,  Travis Dodd ,  James Sherman ,  Gary D. Hering ,  John Iannelli

IPC: H01L31/042

CPC classification number: H02S20/10 ,  F24S23/30 ,  F24S30/425 ,  F24S30/455 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/136 ,  F24S2030/18 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/32 ,  Y02E10/47 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: The terrestrial solar tracking photovoltaic array includes a longitudinal support that may be constructed of discrete sections. The overall length of the array may be adjusted depending upon the necessary size of the array. A drive may be configured to rotate the longitudinal support in first and second directions about a first axis. Solar cell modules are positioned along the longitudinal support and may each include a rectangular case with a plurality of lenses that are positioned over corresponding receivers. Linkages may be connected to the solar cell modules and are axially movable along the longitudinal support to rotate the solar cell modules within second planes that each orthogonal to the first plane to further track the sun during the course of the day. The array may be configured to facilitate rotation about the first axis. The array may be constructed with a center of gravity of the array to extending through the longitudinal support.

Abstract translation: 地面太阳能跟踪光伏阵列包括可由分立部分构成的纵向支撑。 可以根据阵列的必要尺寸来调整阵列的总长度。 驱动器可以被配置为围绕第一轴线在第一和第二方向上旋转纵向支撑件。 太阳能电池模块沿着纵向支撑件定位并且可以各自包括具有多个透镜的矩形壳体，所述多个透镜位于相应的接收器上方。 连接件可以连接到太阳能电池模块并且可沿着纵向支撑件轴向移动，以将太阳能电池模块在与第一平面垂直的第二平面内旋转，以在一天的过程中进一步跟踪太阳。 阵列可以被配置为有助于围绕第一轴线旋转。 阵列可以被构造成具有阵列的重心以延伸穿过纵向支撑。

公开(公告)号：US20090162811A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-25

申请号：US12004145

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Benjamin Chronister ,  Jeremy Kile ,  Peter Werner ,  Bret Beane ,  Donald Heil ,  James Sherman ,  Robert Whitcomb

Inventor： Benjamin Chronister ,  Jeremy Kile ,  Peter Werner ,  Bret Beane ,  Donald Heil ,  James Sherman ,  Robert Whitcomb

IPC: A61C3/06

CPC classification number: A61C17/005 ,  A61C1/185 ,  Y10T29/4973

Abstract: A dental prophylaxis angle and handpiece assembly for cleaning and polishing teeth is provided. The dental prophylaxis angle is removably attached to the dental handpiece by an interlocking mechanism that includes extension locking tabs, a locking annular member, and an interlocking drive member in the handpiece. The prophy angle is securely snap-fitted onto the handpiece and locked in place so that it has minimal lateral movement. After the prophy angle has been used to treat a patient, it can be removed easily from the handpiece and disposed thereof.

Abstract translation: 提供用于清洁和抛光牙齿的牙齿预防角度和手柄组件。 牙齿预防角度通过互锁机构可移除地附接到牙齿手柄，所述互锁机构包括延伸锁定突片，锁定环形构件和手持件中的互锁驱动构件。 prophy角度牢固地卡扣在手持件上并锁定到位，使其具有最小的横向运动。 在prophy角已经用于治疗患者之后，可以容易地从手持件中移除并放置它。

公开(公告)号：US20060124337A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-15

申请号：US11345454

申请日：2006-02-01

Applicant: Gerd Schmieta ,  Michael Meyer ,  Dennis Oddsen ,  Anthony Tufano ,  Leslie Lindenstraus ,  James Sherman ,  Tim Langfit

Inventor： Gerd Schmieta ,  Michael Meyer ,  Dennis Oddsen ,  Anthony Tufano ,  Leslie Lindenstraus ,  James Sherman ,  Tim Langfit

IPC: H02G3/14

CPC classification number: H02G3/14

Abstract: There is disclosed a wall plate for a wiring device. The wall plate has a single opening for receiving one or a gang of two or more wiring devices within the single opening. The wall plate has along its vertical axis, a surface of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines drawn between points of varying distance from a datum plane. The surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant. The wall plate, when composed of non-conducting material, has a conductive coating on its front surface, on its back surface or on both its front and back surfaces. When the wiring device is a switch, the surface of the switch face follows that of the wall plate. When the wiring device is a receptacle, the surface along the receptacle face is flat in one plane to allow for the proper seating of an inserted plug.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于布线装置的壁板。 壁板具有用于接收单个开口内的两个或更多个接线装置的一个或一组的单个开口。 壁板沿着其垂直轴线，是正的第一差速器和零秒差速器的表面，包括在与基准平面不同的距离点之间绘制的花键的组合。 当单个花键的高度增加率恒定时，表面具有零秒差。 当由非导电材料组成时，该壁板在其前表面，其背面或其前后表面上具有导电涂层。 当接线装置是开关时，开关面的表面与墙板的表面相接。 当接线装置是插座时，沿着插座面的表面在一个平面中是平坦的，以允许插入插头的正确安置。

公开(公告)号：US20050122666A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10852812

申请日：2004-05-25

Applicant: Gerd Schmieta ,  Michael Meyer ,  Dennis Oddsen ,  Anthony Tufano ,  Leslie Lindenstraus ,  James Sherman ,  Tim Langfit

Inventor： Gerd Schmieta ,  Michael Meyer ,  Dennis Oddsen ,  Anthony Tufano ,  Leslie Lindenstraus ,  James Sherman ,  Tim Langfit

IPC: H02G3/14 ,  H05K5/03

CPC classification number: H02G3/14

Abstract: There is disclosed a wall plate for a wiring device. The wall plate has a single opening for receiving one or a gang of two or more wiring devices within the single opening. The wall plate has along its vertical axis, a surface of positive first differential and zero second differential, comprised of a combination of splines drawn between points of varying distance from a datum plane. The surface has zero second differential when the rate of height increase of individual splines is constant. The wall plate, when composed of non-conducting material, has a conductive coating on its front surface, on its back surface or on both its front and back surfaces. When the wiring device is a switch, the surface of the switch face follows that of the wall plate. When the wiring device is a receptacle, the surface along the receptacle face is flat in one plane to allow for the proper seating of an inserted plug.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于布线装置的壁板。 壁板具有用于接收单个开口内的两个或更多个接线装置的一个或一组的单个开口。 壁板沿着其垂直轴线，是正的第一差速器和零秒差速器的表面，包括在与基准平面不同的距离点之间绘制的花键的组合。 当单个花键的高度增加率恒定时，表面具有零秒差。 壁板当由非导电材料构成时，其前表面，后表面或其前表面和后表面上均具有导电涂层。 当接线装置是开关时，开关面的表面与墙板的表面相接。 当接线装置是插座时，沿着插座面的表面在一个平面中是平坦的，以允许插入插头的正确安置。