公开(公告)号：US06507773B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09881420

申请日：2001-06-14

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, two arms, two legs, several sensors, an audio system, a light assembly, and a video device. The sensors located throughout the body of the robot combined with an edge detection sensor allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video device allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes which allow the robot to operate autonomously. The robot may operate autonomously in an automatic mode, a security mode, a greet mode, and a monitor mode. Further, the robot can be manipulated remotely.

Abstract translation: 机器人包括一个身体，两个手臂，两条腿，几个传感器，一个音频系统，一个灯组件和一个视频设备。 位于机器人整体的传感器与边缘检测传感器相结合，可使机器人与房间内的物体相互作用，并防止机器人从边缘移走或碰撞障碍物。 音频系统允许机器人检测和发送声音。 视频设备允许用户远程查看机器人前面的区域。 另外，机器人可以以允许机器人自主操作的多种模式操作。 机器人可以在自动模式，安全模式，迎接模式和监视模式下自主操作。 此外，机器人可以远程操作。

公开(公告)号：US06464088B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09721001

申请日：2000-11-22

Applicant: David Caplan ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： David Caplan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: A47G2900

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的保持器的这种环路。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 优选实施例采用可互连的保持器，每个保持器以并排构造保持两个宝石盒。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。

公开(公告)号：US06182671B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09415576

申请日：1999-10-08

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D1916

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B2200/3053 ,  A61N1/44

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract translation: 刷子包括独立的离子发生器，其将被刷洗的材料照射到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与金属环状结构间隔开的间隔开的至少一个金属销。 或者，第一阵列可以包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积之比大于约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 离子空气和臭氧的流出被引导到刷毛之间被刷擦的材料上。

公开(公告)号：US6152146A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US344516

申请日：1999-06-25

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D20/50 ,  A46B15/00 ,  A61N1/44 ,  A45D19/16

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A61N1/44 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B2200/3053

Abstract: A hair brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects the hair and scalp being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow "U"-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the hair and scalp being groomed.

Abstract translation: 头发刷包括独立的离子发生器，其使头发和头皮被刷洗到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与金属环状结构间隔开的间隔开的至少一个金属销。 或者，第一阵列可以包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积之比大于约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电离空气和臭氧的流出被引导到头发上的刷毛和被修饰的头皮之间。

公开(公告)号：US5975090A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-02

申请号：US163024

申请日：1998-09-29

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D20/50 ,  A46B15/00 ,  A61N1/44 ,  A45D19/16

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A61N1/44 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B2200/3053

Abstract: A hair brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects the hair and scalp being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow "U"-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the hair and scalp being groomed.

公开(公告)号：US5684506A

公开(公告)日：1997-11-04

申请号：US531459

申请日：1995-09-20

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Edwin McAuley ,  Edward C. McKinney

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Edwin McAuley ,  Edward C. McKinney

IPC: G06F15/02 ,  G11C5/00 ,  G11C7/16 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G11C7/16 ,  G06F15/0283

Abstract: A hand-held digital recorder apparatus (10) including a digital memory unit (11) formed to store independent data records, and retrieve selected ones of the data records. An electronic unit (12), coupled to the digital memory unit (11), is included which determines the storage location and data length of a respective data record in the digital memory (11). A graphical display device (13), coupled to the electronic unit (12), graphically represents the length and location of the data records in the digital memory unit (11) by corresponding record icons (14) to visually facilitate retrieval of the selected ones of the data records. A method for accessing stored data records from a digital memory unit (11) of a hand-held digital recorder apparatus (10) is also included.

Abstract translation: 一种手持式数字记录装置（10），包括形成为存储独立数据记录的数字存储单元（11），并且检索所选择的数据记录。 包括耦合到数字存储器单元（11）的电子单元（12），其确定数字存储器（11）中相应数据记录的存储位置和数据长度。 耦合到电子单元（12）的图形显示设备（13）以相应的记录图标（14）图形地表示数字存储器单元（11）中的数据记录的长度和位置，以视觉上方便地检索所选择的 的数据记录。 还包括用于从手持式数字记录器装置（10）的数字存储单元（11）访问存储的数据记录的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5474187A

公开(公告)日：1995-12-12

申请号：US129602

申请日：1993-09-29

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Blaine M. Smith

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Blaine M. Smith

IPC: A45C11/16 ,  A47B49/00 ,  A47B61/00 ,  A47F7/24 ,  A47G25/74 ,  A47F3/08

CPC classification number: A47G25/74

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A belt is engaged around the first and second drums that has a plurality of first hook members for hanging articles thereon. A drive system is used for rotating one of the first and second drums, and an automatic control system activates the drive system for a period of time approximately equal to a motor delay time period. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an electric motor and a pulley and gear system for rotating one of the first and second drums. An electric switch is mounted to the housing and coupled to the electric motor. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a light bulb mounted to the housing for illuminating articles hanging on the first hook members and an automatic lighting means for providing electricity to the light bulb for approximately a lamp delay time period. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a clamp for clamping the housing to a closet rod. The clamp has a bolt that has its longitudinal axis positioned substantially parallel to the axes of the drums so that the bolt is capable of penetrating into a cylindrical cavity in the housing. The bolt is countersunk into the housing between the first drum, the second drum, and the belt.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于组织衣物的装置。 该装置包括具有可旋转地安装在其上的第一和第二鼓的外壳。 皮带围绕第一和第二滚筒接合，该第一和第二滚筒具有用于将物品悬挂在其上的多个第一钩构件。 驱动系统用于旋转第一和第二鼓中的一个，并且自动控制系统使驱动系统启动大约等于电动机延迟时间段的时间。 在另一个实施例中，该装置包括电动马达和用于旋转第一和第二滚筒之一的滑轮和齿轮系统。 电开关安装在壳体上并与电动机相连。 在另一个实施例中，该装置包括安装到壳体上的灯泡，用于照亮悬挂在第一钩构件上的物品，以及自动照明装置，用于在灯泡延迟时间段内向灯泡提供电力。 在另一个实施例中，该装置包括用于将壳体夹紧到衣柜杆的夹具。 夹具具有螺栓，其纵向轴线基本上平行于滚筒的轴线定位，使得螺栓能够穿透到壳体中的圆柱形空腔中。 螺栓沉入第一滚筒，第二滚筒和皮带之间的壳体中。

公开(公告)号：US07897118B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US11007395

申请日：2004-12-08

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  John Paul Reeves

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Gregory S. Snyder ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/86 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/41 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/74 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a method and apparatus for moving air using an air-conditioning system therein, whereby the air-conditioning system preferably includes at least one emitter electrode, at least one collector electrode, at least one driver electrode disposed adjacent to the collector electrode, and/or at least one trailing electrode positioned downstream of the collector electrode. The collector electrode and the driver electrode are removable from the device. In one embodiment, the driver electrodes are removable from the device and/or the collector electrode. The ability of remove the collector electrode as well as driver electrode allow for easy cleaning of the electrodes. In one embodiment, the present device includes a removable exhaust grill upon which the driver electrode and/or the trailing electrode are coupled to. The removable grill allows the user to easily clean the driver electrode without having to remove the collector electrode.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种使用其中的空调系统来移动空气的方法和装置，由此空调系统优选地包括至少一个发射电极，至少一个集电极，至少一个驱动电极，邻近 和/或位于集电极电极下游的至少一个拖尾电极。 集电极和驱动电极可从器件中移除。 在一个实施例中，驱动电极可从装置和/或集电极移除。 去除集电极以及驱动电极的能力可以方便地清洁电极。 在一个实施例中，本装置包括可移除的排气格栅，驱动电极和/或拖尾电极在其上连接。 可移动格栅允许用户容易地清洁驱动器电极而不必去除集电极。

公开(公告)号：US07833322B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-16

申请号：US11679606

申请日：2007-02-27

Applicant: Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Igor Y. Botvinnik ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: B03C3/68

CPC classification number: A61L9/22 ,  Y10S323/903

Abstract: An air treatment apparatus that includes an electrode assembly, a voltage supply, a current sensing device operably coupled to the electrode assembly, and a voltage control device coupled to the current sensing device and the voltage supply. The voltage control device is configured to regulate the level of voltage based on the level of current flowing through the current sensing device to maintain the voltage and current in the electrode assembly within designated ranges.

Abstract translation: 一种空气处理装置，包括电极组件，电压源，可操作地耦合到电极组件的电流感测装置，以及耦合到电流感测装置和电压源的电压控制装置。 电压控制装置被配置为基于流过电流感测装置的电流的水平来调节电压电平，以将电极组件中的电压和电流维持在指定范围内。

公开(公告)号：USRE41812E1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11041926

申请日：2005-01-21

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J19/08 ,  B03C3/45

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空调器包括一个独立的离子发生器，其提供电动空气与离子和安全量的臭氧。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。