公开(公告)号：US08869836B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-28

申请号：US13466500

申请日：2012-05-08

申请人： David Miller

发明人： David Miller

IPC分类号： F02M37/00 ,  B64D37/10 ,  B64D37/00

CPC分类号： F02M37/0041 ,  B64D37/005 ,  B64D37/10 ,  Y10T137/0391 ,  Y10T137/2185

摘要： A hydraulic damping apparatus comprising a conduit for a hydraulic fluid having a port in a wall of the conduit; a resonator having a chamber and a neck, the neck being arranged to provide fluid communication between the chamber and the port. The apparatus further comprises a first pressure sensor arranged to sense pressure in the conduit upstream of the port, a second pressure sensor arranged to sense pressure in the conduit downstream of the port, and a controller configured to determine the amplitude of a pressure fluctuation sensed by the first pressure sensor and the amplitude of a pressure fluctuation sensed by the second pressure sensor. The controller is further configured to vary a resonant frequency of the resonator in accordance with a difference between the amplitude of the pressure fluctuation sensed by the first pressure sensor and the amplitude of the pressure fluctuation sensed by the second pressure sensor.

摘要翻译： 一种液压阻尼装置，包括用于液压流体的导管，所述导管在所述导管的壁中具有端口; 具有室和颈部的谐振器，所述颈部设置成在所述腔室和所述端口之间提供流体连通。 该装置还包括第一压力传感器，其布置成感测端口上游的导管中的压力，布置成感测端口下游的导管中的压力的​​第二压力传感器，以及控制器，其被配置为确定由所述端口感测的压力波动的幅度 第一压力传感器和由第二压力传感器感测到的压力波动的幅度。 控制器还被配置为根据由第一压力传感器感测的压力波动的幅度与由第二压力传感器感测到的压力波动的振幅之间的差异来改变谐振器的谐振频率。

公开(公告)号：US20140191473A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-10

申请号：US14203972

申请日：2014-03-11

申请人： David Miller

发明人： David Miller

IPC分类号： A63F1/00

CPC分类号： A63F1/00 ,  A63F3/00643 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F2300/204

摘要： The present invention is directed to an apparatus, method, and system for playing a sports card game that features graphical, diagrammatic solutions for play outcomes. The preferred embodiment is directed to a representation of an American football game and consists of a deck of cards, half of which are offense cards, and half of which are defense cards. Offensive cards feature a play line while each defensive card features multiple possible play paths and a corresponding number of possible play outcomes. The method for playing the game involves the players picking cards and then flipping over their cards and aligning their edges at which point the play line on the offense card will line up with one of the possible play paths and outcomes on the defense card. An electronic version of the present invention is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及用于播放运动纸牌游戏的装置，方法和系统，该游戏具有用于播放结果的图形化的图解解决方案。 优选实施例涉及美式橄榄球比赛的表示，并且包括一张牌，其中一半是进攻牌，其中一半是防守牌。 防守牌具有播放线，而每个防守牌具有多个可能的播放路径和相应数量的可能的播放结果。 玩游戏的方法涉及玩家拾取卡片，然后翻转卡片并对准其边缘，在该点上，进攻牌上的游戏线将与防御卡上的可能的播放路径和结果之一相匹配。 还公开了本发明的电子版本。

公开(公告)号：US08748760B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13526897

申请日：2012-06-19

申请人： David Miller

发明人： David Miller

IPC分类号： H01H9/00

CPC分类号： H02B1/16 ,  H01H1/385 ,  H01H3/3052 ,  H01H31/003 ,  H01H31/026

摘要： A linear actuating earthing switch configuration that moves movable contacts using linear motion in a single axis. The earthing switch includes a frame with a rail on a slide wall. A sliding carriage slides on the rail in a linear direction, the sliding carriage including a plurality of movable contacts. A spring surrounding a linear shaft provides a linear expansion force between the frame and the sliding carriage when the earthing switch is in an open position.

摘要翻译： 线性致动接地开关配置，可在单个轴线上使用直线运动来移动可动触点。 接地开关包括在滑动壁上具有导轨的框架。 滑动滑架在轨道上沿线性方向滑动，滑动滑架包括多个可动触点。 当接地开关处于打开位置时，围绕线性轴的弹簧在框架和滑架之间提供线性膨胀力。

公开(公告)号：US08702103B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13563409

申请日：2012-07-31

申请人： David Miller

发明人： David Miller

IPC分类号： A63F1/00

CPC分类号： A63F1/00 ,  A63F3/00643 ,  A63F13/10 ,  A63F2300/204

摘要： The present invention is directed to an apparatus, method, and system for playing a sports card game that features graphical, diagrammatic solutions for play outcomes. The preferred embodiment is directed to a representation of an American football game and consists of a deck of cards, half of which are offense cards, and half of which are defense cards. Offensive cards feature a play line while each defensive card features multiple possible play paths and a corresponding number of possible play outcomes. The method for playing the game involves the players picking cards and then flipping over their cards and aligning their edges at which point the play line on the offense card will line up with one of the possible play paths and outcomes on the defense card. An electronic version of the present invention is also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及用于播放运动纸牌游戏的装置，方法和系统，该游戏具有用于播放结果的图形化的图解解决方案。 优选实施例涉及美式橄榄球比赛的表示，并且包括一张牌，其中一半是进攻牌，其中一半是防守牌。 防守牌具有播放线，而每个防守牌具有多个可能的播放路径和相应数量的可能的播放结果。 玩游戏的方法涉及玩家拾取卡片，然后翻转卡片并对准其边缘，在该点上，进攻牌上的游戏线将与防御卡上的可能的播放路径和结果之一相匹配。 还公开了本发明的电子版本。

公开(公告)号：US20130226667A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：US13774790

申请日：2013-02-22

申请人： Alex Terrazas ,  David Miller ,  Paul Donato

发明人： Alex Terrazas ,  David Miller ,  Paul Donato

IPC分类号： G06Q30/02

CPC分类号： G06Q30/0205

摘要： Methods and apparatus to analyze market channels based on aerial images are disclosed. An example method includes determining, using a processor, whether a first element in an aerial image of a geographic area represents a man-made object; determining, using the processor, whether a second element in the aerial image represents a natural object; and estimating a market channel for the geographic area based on a second market channel for a second geographic area when the first element represents a man-made object and the second element represents a natural object

摘要翻译： 公开了基于航空图像分析市场渠道的方法和装置。 示例性方法包括：使用处理器来确定地理区域的空中图像中的第一元素是否代表人造物体; 使用所述处理器确定所述空中图像中的第二元素是否表示天然物体; 以及当所述第一元素表示人造对象并且所述第二元素表示自然对象时，基于所述第二地理区域的第二市场渠道估计所述地理区域的市场渠道

公开(公告)号：US20130060821A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-07

申请号：US13604302

申请日：2012-09-05

申请人： David Miller ,  Michal Schwartz

发明人： David Miller ,  Michal Schwartz

IPC分类号： G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06Q30/0261 ,  B65D23/00 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0269

摘要： Systems, methods and apparatus are disclosed for database generation of synchronized actions. In one aspect a method is provided for generating a database of data items indicative of synchronized actions. The method includes determining a set of devices for execution of a storyboard. The set of devices includes packaging of a consumer product. The storyboard relates to promotion of the consumer product. The method further includes generating the storyboard. The storyboard includes a set of actions for the devices. The storyboard includes a set of interrelated actions that form a message for communication to an audience. The method further includes generating data items. The data items correspond to the actions of the storyboard. At least a portion of the data items include time synchronization information for the set of actions. The method further includes storing the data items and the time synchronization information relating to the storyboard in the database.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于同步动作的数据库生成的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，提供了一种用于生成指示同步动作的数据项的数据库的方法。 该方法包括确定用于执行故事板的一组设备。 该组装置包括消费品的包装。 故事板涉及促销消费品。 该方法还包括生成故事板。 故事板包括一组针对设备的动作。 故事板包括一组相互关联的动作，形成与观众沟通的讯息。 该方法还包括生成数据项。 数据项对应于故事板的动作。 数据项的至少一部分包括该组动作的时间同步信息。 该方法还包括将与故事板相关的数据项和时间同步信息存储在数据库中。

公开(公告)号：US08374879B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US11275189

申请日：2005-12-16

申请人： Stephen Russell Falcon ,  Clement Yip ,  Dan Banay ,  David Miller

发明人： Stephen Russell Falcon ,  Clement Yip ,  Dan Banay ,  David Miller

IPC分类号： G10L21/00 ,  G10L15/04 ,  G10L15/26 ,  G10L15/00 ,  G10L15/06 ,  G10L21/06 ,  G10L11/00

CPC分类号： G10L15/22 ,  G01C21/26

摘要： Systems and methods are described for speech systems that utilize an interaction manager to manage interactions—also known as dialogues—from one or more applications. The interactions are managed properly even if multiple applications use different grammars. The interaction manager maintains an interaction list. An application wishing to utilize the speech system submits one or more interactions to the interaction manager. Interactions are normally processed in the order in which they are received. An exception to this rule is an interaction that is configured by an application to be processed immediately, which causes the interaction manager to place the interaction at the front of the interaction list of interactions. If an application has designated an interaction to interrupt a currently processing interaction, then the newly submitted application will interrupt any interaction currently being processed and, therefore, it will be processed immediately.

摘要翻译： 描述了利用交互管理器来管理来自一个或多个应用的​​交互（也称为对话）的语音系统的系统和方法。 即使多个应用程序使用不同的语法，互动也能得到妥善的管理。 交互管理器维护交互列表。 希望利用语音系统的应用程序向交互管理器提交一个或多个交互。 通常按照接收的顺序处理相互作用。 此规则的一个例外是由立即处理的应用程序配置的交互，这导致交互管理器将交互放置在交互的交互列表的前面。 如果应用程序指定了交互以中断当前处理交互，则新提交的应用程序将中断当前正在处理的任何交互，因此将立即进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US08188305B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-29

申请号：US13144125

申请日：2010-02-01

申请人： David Miller

发明人： David Miller

IPC分类号： C11C3/00

CPC分类号： C10L1/026 ,  C10G2300/1011 ,  Y02E50/13 ,  Y02P30/20

摘要： A method is disclosed for obtaining an alkyl ester fuel, i.e., a biodiesel, and alcohol from a feedstock mixture of free fatty acids and/or glycerides mixed with a simple alcohol, such as methanol. The method uses an electrostatic probe to provide an electrical field within the reactor. This causes the glycerin molecules to precipitate out of the feedstock mixture. A drain is provided in the reactor, to drain the glycerin from the reactor. When the precipitated glycerin reaches a level to make contact with the electrostatic probe, an electrical circuit is closed, which causes the drain to open. When the level drops, the drain closes. Glycerin absorbs water and draining glycerin from the reactor naturally dehydrates the fuel.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于获得烷基酯燃料即生物柴油的醇和来自与简单醇如甲醇混合的游离脂肪酸和/或甘油酯的原料混合物的醇。 该方法使用静电探针在反应器内提供电场。 这导致甘油分子沉淀出原料混合物。 在反应器中设置排水管，从反应器排出甘油。 当沉淀的甘油达到与静电探针接触的水平时，电路闭合，导致排水口打开。 当水位下降时，排水管关闭。 甘油吸收水并从反应器中排出甘油可以使燃料脱水。

公开(公告)号：US08155746B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12040888

申请日：2008-03-01

申请人： Albert A. Maltan ,  David Miller ,  W. Vanbrooks Harrison

发明人： Albert A. Maltan ,  David Miller ,  W. Vanbrooks Harrison

IPC分类号： A61N1/36

CPC分类号： A61N1/36036 ,  H04R2225/31

摘要： A cochlear implant sound processor is powered by a rechargeable battery that is permanently integrated into the sound processor. The sound processor contains an inductive coil that may be tuned to an external charging coil for battery recharging. The electronic circuits and coil of the sound processor are housed in a material transparent to RF signals. The sound processor may be placed in a recharging base station in which the sound processor is positioned in a space surrounded by the inductive charging coil embedded in a material transparent to RF signals. The inductive charging coil sends power to the coil inside the processor and thereby recharges the battery. An alternative embodiment utilizes contacts in the sound processor case and aligned terminals in the recharging base station that allow direct charging of the battery.

摘要翻译： 耳蜗种植体声音处理器由永久地集成到声音处理器中的可再充电电池供电。 声音处理器包含一个感应线圈，可以调谐到一个外部充电线圈，用于电池充电。 声音处理器的电子电路和线圈被容纳在对RF信号透明的材料中。 声音处理器可以放置在充电基站中，其中声音处理器位于由嵌入在对于RF信号透明的材料中的感应充电线圈包围的空间中。 感应充电线圈向处理器内的线圈供电，从而为电池充电。 替代实施例利用声音处理器壳体中的触点和充电基站中对准的端子，其允许电池的直接充电。

公开(公告)号：US08002743B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US11764085

申请日：2007-06-15

申请人： David Miller ,  Michael Smith ,  Steve Mouw ,  Erika Palmer

发明人： David Miller ,  Michael Smith ,  Steve Mouw ,  Erika Palmer

IPC分类号： A61M29/00 ,  A61M1/00 ,  A61M5/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/7061 ,  A61B5/4824 ,  A61B17/3401 ,  A61B17/3415 ,  A61B17/3472 ,  A61B17/8827 ,  A61B90/39 ,  A61B90/92 ,  A61B90/94 ,  A61B2017/3486 ,  A61B2090/062 ,  A61M25/04 ,  A61M25/06 ,  A61M25/065 ,  A61M25/10 ,  A61M2025/0008

摘要： A catheter with a balloon anchor may be sized to fit through an inner needle and introduced into the patient through the needle. The inner needle may comprise an atraumatic needle with a side port and/or a blunt tip. The catheter may include a radiopaque coil disposed over the distal portion of the catheter body to assist with catheter placement when viewed with fluoroscopy and/or x-ray. The distal portion of the catheter can be very flexible. A balloon inflation tube may terminate proximal to a proximal end of the expandable balloon anchor such that the distal portion of catheter can be flexible. This termination of the inflation tube may also position the inflation tube away from the annulus and nerve roots, so as to avoid irritation of the annulus and rubbing of the nerve roots that may potentially obscure FAD test results.

摘要翻译： 具有气囊锚固件的导管的尺寸可以通过内针装配并通过针引入患者体内。 内针可以包括具有侧端口和/或钝头的无创伤针。 导管可以包括设置在导管主体的远端部分上方的不透射线的线圈，以在用荧光透视和/或x射线观察时辅助导管放置。 导管的远端部分可以非常灵活。 球囊充气管可以在可扩张气囊锚固件的近端附近终止，使得导管的远端部分可以是柔性的。 膨胀管的这种终止还可以使充气管远离环带和神经根，以避免刺激环带和摩擦神经根，这可能潜在地模糊FAD测试结果。