公开(公告)号：US20050242964A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-03

申请号：US11175803

申请日：2005-07-05

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: G01S13/75 ,  G01S13/76 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/077 ,  G07B17/00 ,  G08B13/14 ,  H04L29/12

CPC classification number: G01S13/758 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0728 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07786 ,  G07B2017/00629 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L29/12264 ,  H04L29/12311 ,  H04L29/12801 ,  H04L29/12839 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/2046 ,  H04L61/2084 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6022

Abstract: The present application describes an electronically powered postage stamp or mailing label and including a radio frequency identification (RFID) device and system mounted between the opposing and facing major surfaces thereof. The RFID device and system includes an integrated circuit transceiver chip which is connected to and powered by a thin flat battery cell and is operated with a thin film RF antenna, all of which are mounted in side-by-side relationship on a thin base or support layer. These thin flat components are mounted in an essentially two dimensional planar configuration well suited for incorporation into the planar structure of a postage stamp or a mailing label. In addition, the RFID transceiver chip may be replaced with an electro-optically operated IC chip using, for example, LEDs or laser diodes for the propagation of light signals to an interrogator.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了一种电子动力邮票或邮寄标签，并且包括安装在其相对和相对的主要表面之间的射频识别（RFID）设备和系统。 RFID设备和系统包括集成电路收发器芯片，其被连接到薄扁平电池单元并由其供电，并且利用薄膜RF天线操作，所述薄膜RF天线都以并排的关系安装在薄的基座上 支持层。 这些薄的平坦部件被安装在基本上二维的平面结构中，非常适合于结合到邮票或邮寄标签的平面结构中。 此外，RFID收发器芯片可以使用例如用于将光信号传播到询问器的LED或激光二极管的电光IC芯片来代替。

公开(公告)号：US06321878B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09263039

申请日：1999-03-05

Applicant: Donald L. Mobley ,  William S. Larisey, Jr. ,  John Tuttle ,  James J. Saar ,  James D. Cunningham ,  Bruce A. Meyer

Inventor： Donald L. Mobley ,  William S. Larisey, Jr. ,  John Tuttle ,  James J. Saar ,  James D. Cunningham ,  Bruce A. Meyer

IPC: B60B3300

CPC classification number: B60B33/0021 ,  A61G1/0243 ,  A61G7/00 ,  A61G7/0528 ,  B60B33/0028 ,  B60B33/0039 ,  B60B33/0049 ,  B60B33/0057 ,  B60B33/0068 ,  B60B33/0073 ,  B60B33/0081 ,  B60B33/0092 ,  B60B33/021 ,  B60B33/023 ,  B60B33/025 ,  B60B33/026

Abstract: A braking system for a hospital bed having a base frame includes a plurality of caster devices rotatably coupled to the base frame. Each caster device has a wheel and a brake that inhibits rotation of the wheel. The braking system further includes a plurality of pedals configured to move the brakes between a position inhibiting movement of the wheels and a position permitting rotation of the wheels. The braking system further includes a linkage coupled to the caster devices so that movement of any one of the plurality of pedals causes movement of the brakes of the caster devices.

Abstract translation: 用于具有基架的医院床的制动系统包括可旋转地联接到基架的多个脚轮装置。 每个脚轮装置具有禁止轮的旋转的轮和制动器。 制动系统还包括多个踏板，其被配置为在阻止车轮运动的位置和允许车轮旋转的位置之间移动制动器。 制动系统还包括联接到脚轮装置的联动装置，使得多个踏板中的任一个的运动导致脚轮装置的制动器的移动。

公开(公告)号：US20080117025A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US12016900

申请日：2008-01-18

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: H04W28/18 ,  G01S13/74 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10079 ,  G08B21/023 ,  G08B21/0258 ,  G08B21/0266 ,  H04W84/18

Abstract: A method of adjusting the 2-way communication range of an RFID system to assist a human operator to individually handle and interrogate a plurality of tagged objects, such as suitcases, that each include an RFID tag transceiver. An RFID interrogator transceiver is mounted on the human operator. The 2-way communication range between the interrogator transceiver and the tag transceivers is adjusted to only slightly exceed the closest distance between the interrogator and the tag while the operator is handling the tagged object. Preferably, the 2-way communication range is short enough that other tagged objects will remain outside the communication range and will not respond to messages from the interrogator. Another aspect of the invention is a method of verifying whether an object to be transported has reached its intended destination. In this aspect, an interrogator transceiver at a first destination interrogates an RFID tag transceiver on the object, and in response the tag transmits its intended destination.

Abstract translation: 一种调整RFID系统的双向通信范围的方法，以帮助操作者单独地处理和询问每个包括RFID标签收发器的多个标记对象（例如手提箱）。 RFID读写器收发器安装在操作人员身上。 询问器收发器和标签收发器之间的双向通信范围被调整为在操作者处理标记对象时仅稍微超过询问器和标签之间的最近距离。 优选地，双向通信范围足够短，使得其他标记对象将保持在通信范围之外并且不会对来自询问器的消息做出响应。 本发明的另一方面是一种验证被传送对象是否已经到达其预定目的地的方法。 在这方面，在第一目的地的询问器收发器询问对象上的RFID标签收发器，并且响应于标签发送其预期目的地。

公开(公告)号：US20060219547A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11272183

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: C23C14/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/1876 ,  H01L21/67155 ,  H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/072 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: The present invention provides a photovoltaic thin-film solar cell produced by a providing a vertically oriented pallet based substrate to a series of reaction chambers where layers can be sequentially formed on the pallet.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种通过向一系列反应室提供垂直取向的基于托盘的基板而制造的光伏薄膜太阳能电池，其中层可以顺序地形成在托盘上。

公开(公告)号：US20060096536A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11272536

申请日：2005-11-10

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: C23C16/00

CPC classification number: H01L31/206 ,  C23C14/562 ,  C23C14/568 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: This invention comprises an apparatus for the deposition of thin layers upon a substrate for the production of photovoltaic cells wherein the individual reaction chambers are separated from each other by low pressure isolation zones which prevent cross contamination of adjacent reaction chambers and control pressure levels in each reaction chamber while, at the same time, allowing the uninterrupted transfer of a substrate from one reaction chamber to the next without any mechanical obstruction.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于在用于生产光伏电池的基板上沉积薄层的装置，其中通过低压隔离区彼此分开各个反应室，防止相邻反应室交叉污染并控制每个反应中的压力水平 同时，允许将衬底从一个反应室不间断地转移到下一个反应室而没有任何机械阻塞。

公开(公告)号：US20070290854A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11847751

申请日：2007-08-30

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: G08B13/14

CPC classification number: H04L29/1232 ,  B07C7/005 ,  B22D19/00 ,  B22F7/06 ,  G01S13/74 ,  G01S13/765 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G01S13/78 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10079 ,  G06K7/10217 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G08B13/1427 ,  G08B13/149 ,  G08B21/0286 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/28 ,  H01Q9/285 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L29/12264 ,  H04L29/12292 ,  H04L29/12311 ,  H04L29/12801 ,  H04L29/12839 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/2046 ,  H04L61/2069 ,  H04L61/2084 ,  H04L61/2092 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6022

Abstract: A method of adjusting the 2-way communication range of an RFID system to assist a human operator to individually handle and interrogate a plurality of tagged objects, such as suitcases, that each include an RFID tag transceiver. An RFID interrogator transceiver is mounted on the human operator. The 2-way communication range between the interrogator transceiver and the tag transceivers is adjusted to only slightly exceed the closest distance between the interrogator and the tag while the operator is handling the tagged object. Preferably, the 2-way communication range is short enough that other tagged objects will remain outside the communication range and will not respond to messages from the interrogator. Another aspect of the invention is a method of verifying whether an object to be transported has reached its intended destination. In this aspect, an interrogator transceiver at a first destination interrogates an RFID tag transceiver on the object, and in response the tag transmits its intended destination.

公开(公告)号：US20070290812A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11848017

申请日：2007-08-30

Applicant: John Tuttle

Inventor： John Tuttle

IPC: H04Q5/22

CPC classification number: G01S13/758 ,  G01S13/767 ,  G06K19/0702 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/0728 ,  G06K19/073 ,  G06K19/07749 ,  G06K19/07758 ,  G06K19/0776 ,  G06K19/07786 ,  G07B2017/00629 ,  H04L29/12254 ,  H04L29/12264 ,  H04L29/12311 ,  H04L29/12801 ,  H04L29/12839 ,  H04L61/2038 ,  H04L61/2046 ,  H04L61/2084 ,  H04L61/6004 ,  H04L61/6022

Abstract: The present application describes an electronically powered postage stamp or mailing label and including a radio frequency identification (RFID) device and system mounted between the opposing and facing major surfaces thereof. The RFID device and system includes an integrated circuit transceiver chip which is connected to and powered by a thin flat battery cell and is operated with a thin film RF antenna, all of which are mounted in side-by-side relationship on a thin base or support layer. These thin flat components are mounted in an essentially two dimensional planar configuration well suited for incorporation into the planar structure of a postage stamp or a mailing label. In addition, the RFID transceiver chip may be replaced with an electro-optically operated IC chip using, for example, LEDs or laser diodes for the propagation of light signals to an interrogator.

Abstract translation: 本申请描述了一种电子动力邮票或邮寄标签，并且包括安装在其相对和相对的主要表面之间的射频识别（RFID）设备和系统。 RFID设备和系统包括集成电路收发器芯片，其被连接到薄扁平电池单元并由其供电，并且利用薄膜RF天线操作，所述薄膜RF天线都以并排的关系安装在薄的基座上 支持层。 这些薄的平坦部件被安装在基本上二维的平面结构中，非常适合于结合到邮票或邮寄标签的平面结构中。 此外，RFID收发器芯片可以使用例如用于将光信号传播到询问器的LED或激光二极管的电光IC芯片来代替。

公开(公告)号：US20070116892A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-24

申请号：US11282934

申请日：2005-11-18

Applicant: Robert Zwaap ,  Troy Berens ,  John Tuttle

Inventor： Robert Zwaap ,  Troy Berens ,  John Tuttle

IPC: C23C14/26 ,  H05B6/24 ,  C23C16/00 ,  B05D3/02

CPC classification number: C23C8/08 ,  C23C14/5866 ,  H01L21/67005 ,  H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/1844 ,  Y02E10/541 ,  Y02E10/544

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for controlling and delivering a vaporous element or compound, for example, selenium or sulfur, from a solid source to a work piece are provided. The methods and apparatus may be used in photovoltaic cell manufacturing. The apparatus may comprise a treatment chamber, for example, a box furnace or a tube furnace. The chamber may include an inner enclosure, an outer enclosure, and heating sources capable of independent thermal control, for example, in compliance with a predetermined heating schedule. The apparatus include devices and mechanisms for isolating the treatment chambers from the ambient environment. The methods and apparatus may be adapted to control metalloid vapor delivery in photovoltaic cell processing, for example, the processing of CIGS and CIGSS photovoltaic cells.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从固体源向工件控制和输送蒸汽元素或化合物例如硒或硫的方法和装置。 所述方法和装置可用于光伏电池制造。 该设备可以包括处理室，例如箱式炉或管式炉。 腔室可以包括内壳体，外壳体和能够独立热控制的加热源，例如，符合预定的加热方案。 该装置包括用于将治疗室与周围环境隔离的装置和机构。 该方法和装置可以适用于控制光伏电池处理中的准金属蒸汽输送，例如CIGS和CIGSS光伏电池的处理。

公开(公告)号：US06885904B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US10194587

申请日：2002-07-12

Applicant: Kenneth John Lieber ,  Ian B. Browne ,  John Tuttle

Inventor： Kenneth John Lieber ,  Ian B. Browne ,  John Tuttle

IPC: G05B15/02 ,  G05B19/418 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G01D21/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/41875 ,  B02C25/00 ,  G05B15/02 ,  G05B2219/32217 ,  Y02P80/40 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/22

Abstract: A control feedback system and method for industrial processes using automated particle or object analysis is disclosed. The control feedback system and method includes a particle characteristic measuring unit to obtain first measured characteristics of a first sample and second measured characteristics of a second sample, the first sample having a substantially different characteristic than the second sample; an optimal characteristic definition for comparison with the first and second measured characteristics; a corrective action database to define and select actions to be taken in response to a comparison of the first and second measured characteristics with the optimal characteristic definition; and a control line network to transfer control signal to a plurality of processing units in response to a selected action to be taken. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种使用自动化粒子或物体分析的工业过程的控制反馈系统和方法。 控制反馈系统和方法包括：粒子特征测量单元，用于获得第一样本的第一测量特性和第二样本的第二测量特性，第一样本具有与第二样本基本上不同的特征; 与第一和第二测量特征进行比较的最佳特征定义; 校正动作数据库，用于根据第一和第二测量特征与最佳特性定义的比较来定义和选择要采取的动作; 以及控制线网络，用于响应于所选择的动作将控制信号传送到多个处理单元。 还描述了其它方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050074915A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10480880

申请日：2001-07-13

Applicant: John Tuttle ,  Rommel Noufi ,  Falah Hasoon

Inventor： John Tuttle ,  Rommel Noufi ,  Falah Hasoon

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L31/032 ,  H01L31/0392

CPC classification number: H01L31/0322 ,  H01L31/03928 ,  Y02E10/541

Abstract: A thin-film solar cell (10) is provided. The thin-film solar cell (10) comprises a flexible metallic substrate (12) a having a first surface and a second surface. A back metal contact layer (16) is deposited on the first surface of the flexible metallic substrate (12). A semiconductor absorber layer (14) is deposited on the back metal contact. A photoactive film deposited on the semiconductor absorber layer (14) forms a heterojunction structure and a grid contact (24) deposited on the heterjunction structure. The flexible metal substrate (12) can be constructed of either aluminium or stainless steel. Furthermore, a method of constructing a solar cell is provided. The method comprises providing an aluminum substrate (12), depositing a semiconductor absorber layer (14) on the aluminum substrate (12), and insulating the aluminum substrate (12) from the semiconductor absorber layer (14) to inhibit reaction between the aluminum substrate (12) and the semiconductor absorber layer (14).

Abstract translation: 提供薄膜太阳能电池（10）。 薄膜太阳能电池（10）包括具有第一表面和第二表面的柔性金属基底（12）。 在柔性金属基板（12）的第一表面上沉积背金属接触层（16）。 半导体吸收层（14）沉积在背面金属触点上。 沉积在半导体吸收层（14）上的光敏膜形成异相结构和沉积在异质结结构上的栅极接触（24）。 柔性金属基底（12）可由铝或不锈钢构成。 此外，提供了构造太阳能电池的方法。 该方法包括提供铝基板（12），在铝基板（12）上沉积半导体吸收层（14），并将铝基板（12）与半导体吸收层（14）绝缘，以抑制铝基板 （12）和半导体吸收层（14）。