公开(公告)号：US10316446B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-11

申请号：US15715197

申请日：2017-09-26

Applicant: Michael J. Kroger ,  Brian K. Amaral ,  Robert F. Cutler, III ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Charles A. Holicker ,  Eric A. Lee ,  Jason R. Bernier ,  Kathryn A. Best

Inventor： Michael J. Kroger ,  Brian K. Amaral ,  Robert F. Cutler, III ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Charles A. Holicker ,  Eric A. Lee ,  Jason R. Bernier ,  Kathryn A. Best

IPC: D05B55/10 ,  D05B29/12 ,  D05B35/08 ,  D05B69/04 ,  D05B73/12 ,  D05B21/00 ,  D07B1/14 ,  D07B5/00 ,  G01V1/20

Abstract: A strength member sewing machine is provided which comprises upper and lower feeder spools, a collection spool and idlers positioned on a support structure. A cord supply, a fabric shaper, a speed control and a pressure foot lift are positioned on the structure. Fabric from the spools is kept in tension with the idlers while moving toward the fabric shaper. The fabric from the upper spool is crimped while the fabric from the lower spool remains flat underneath the shaper. Between the fabric layers, pull cords are pulled through from the cord supply thru the fabric shaper. The fabric with crimps and with the pull cords inside the crimps is sewn to the fabric from the lower spool to create casings with a pull cord in the internal space of each casing. The joined fabrics with the pull cords are collected by the collection spool as a finished product.

公开(公告)号：US08303514B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US11971088

申请日：2008-01-08

Applicant: Laird W. Laurence ,  Jack C. Laurence ,  James Derwin King ,  Michael R. Williams ,  James C. Lyman

Inventor： Laird W. Laurence ,  Jack C. Laurence ,  James Derwin King ,  Michael R. Williams ,  James C. Lyman

IPC: A61B5/01

CPC classification number: G01J5/08 ,  G01J5/0022 ,  G01J5/0025 ,  G01J5/0821 ,  G01J5/0834 ,  G01J5/0846 ,  G01J5/0859 ,  G01J5/089 ,  G01J5/0896 ,  G01J2005/068 ,  G01K11/006 ,  G01K13/002

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring the core temperature of an animal or human. Thermal black body emissions from the eyeball are detected, at one or more wavelengths selected on the basis of various factors, including the ability of that wavelength to reach the interior of the eyeball. An illumination marker shines a spot of light on the eyeball, such that the spot corresponds to the area from which emissions are being detected.

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量动物或人的核心温度的方法和装置。 在基于各种因素选择的一个或多个波长处检测来自眼球的热黑体发射，包括该波长到达眼球内部的能力。 照明标记物将眼睛上的光照射到眼球上，使得斑点对应于检测到排放物的区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100160809A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12644050

申请日：2009-12-22

Applicant: Laird W. Laurence ,  James Derwin King ,  James C. Lyman ,  Jack C. Laurence ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Allen Nance ,  Ronald B. Hicks

Inventor： Laird W. Laurence ,  James Derwin King ,  James C. Lyman ,  Jack C. Laurence ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Allen Nance ,  Ronald B. Hicks

IPC: A61B5/01 ,  A61M5/00

CPC classification number: A01K29/00 ,  A01K11/00 ,  A01K29/005 ,  A61B5/01 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  A61D7/00 ,  A61M5/1723 ,  A61M2230/50 ,  A61M2250/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3418

Abstract: A system and method for managing a herd of animals possibly requiring medical treatment, such as cows in a feedlot. The animals are herded individually into a chute, where identification data is collected from a tag, and core temperature data is collected using a special non-contacting core temperature sensor. The animal is tagged with a color coded tag representing a range of temperatures into which that animal's temperature falls. The animal is then delivered to a pen corresponding to that range of temperatures, where appropriate medicinal treatment is automatically dosed and applied to the animal.

Abstract translation: 用于管理可能需要医疗的动物群的系统和方法，例如饲养场中的母牛。 将动物分别放入滑槽中，其中从标签收集识别数据，并使用特殊的非接触式核心温度传感器收集核心温度数据。 动物用代表该动物温度下降的温度范围的颜色编码的标签来标记。 然后将动物递送到与该温度范围相对应的笔，在适当的情况下药物治疗被自动计量并施用于动物。

公开(公告)号：US20090092510A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12244946

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Ellis Williams ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Jason C. Williams

Inventor： Ellis Williams ,  Michael R. Williams ,  Jason C. Williams

IPC: F04B41/06

CPC classification number: F04B15/02 ,  F04B1/00 ,  F04B23/06

Abstract: A quintuplex mud pump has a crankshaft supported in the pump by external main bearings. The crankshaft has five eccentric sheaves, two internal main bearing sheaves, and two bull gears. Each of the main bearing sheaves supports the crankshaft by a main bearing. One main bearing sheave is disposed between second and third eccentric sheaves, while the other main bearing sheave disposed between third and fourth eccentric sheaves. One bull gear is disposed between the first and second eccentric sheaves, while the second bull gear is disposed between fourth and fifth eccentric sheaves. A pinion shaft has pinion gears interfacing with the crankshaft's bull gears. Connecting rods on the eccentric sheaves use roller bearings and transfer rotational movement of the crankshaft to pistons of the pump's fluid assembly.

Abstract translation: 五通式泥浆泵具有通过外部主轴承支撑在泵中的曲轴。 曲轴有五个偏心滑轮，两个内部主轴承滑轮和两个大齿轮。 每个主轴承滑轮通过主轴承支撑曲轴。 一个主轴承滑轮设置在第二和第三偏心滑轮之间，而另一个主轴承滑轮设置在第三和第四偏心滑轮之间。 一个大齿轮设置在第一和第二偏心滑轮之间，而第二大齿轮设置在第四和第五偏心滑轮之间。 小齿轮轴具有与曲轴的大齿轮啮合的小齿轮。 偏心滑轮上的连杆使用滚子轴承，并将曲轴的旋转运动传递到泵的流体组件的活塞。

公开(公告)号：US07130242B1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-31

申请号：US11185087

申请日：2005-07-15

Applicant: William L. Keith ,  Kimberly M. Cipolla ,  Michael R. Williams

Inventor： William L. Keith ,  Kimberly M. Cipolla ,  Michael R. Williams

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201 ,  G01V1/3808

Abstract: A system and method are provided for detecting an acoustic signal in the presence of flow noise produced by the turbulent flow field that develops about a hosewall of a towed array. Pressure is sensed with pressure sensors at two diametrically-opposed locations at the surface of the hosewall over a period of time. The sensed pressure signals are used to generate an ensemble-averaged cross-spectra which effectively cancels out the flow noise while retaining the acoustic signal associated with a possible target of interest.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统和方法，用于在存在由围绕拖曳阵列的一个小组的湍流场产生的流动噪声的情况下检测声学信号。 在一段时间内，通过压力传感器感测压力传感器在两个直径相对的位置处的表面。 感测的压力信号用于产生整体平均的交叉频谱，其有效地消除流动噪声，同时保持与可能的感兴趣目标相关联的声学信号。

公开(公告)号：US06397948B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09433413

申请日：1999-11-03

Applicant: Michael R. Williams ,  John A. Johansen ,  Christina A. Ross ,  David E. Wendt ,  Sylvester A. Joan ,  Stanley J. Rogala

Inventor： Michael R. Williams ,  John A. Johansen ,  Christina A. Ross ,  David E. Wendt ,  Sylvester A. Joan ,  Stanley J. Rogala

IPC: E21B43013

CPC classification number: E21B33/038 ,  E21B29/12 ,  E21B33/0355 ,  E21B43/017 ,  Y10T83/97

Abstract: A load limiting break away arrangement for a subsea umbilical includes telescoping inner and outer bodies. The inner body includes multiple cross-bored holes; the outer body has slotted openings on its top and bottom sides. A shearing blade is positioned at one end of a top slot of the outer body. Individual umbilical tubes pass through a bottom slot of the outer body, through individual holes in the inner body and out a top slot of the outer body for attachment to multiple quick connect couplers on an umbilical termination head of an Umbilical Termination Assembly (UTA) and of an Electro-Hydraulic Distribution Module (EHDM). Tension resistant actuation members run between the UTA and EHDM so that when a snag of an umbilical occurs, the inner and outer bodies are pulled apart and the tubes are severed one by one by the blade of the outer body.

Abstract translation: 用于海底脐带的负载限制脱离装置包括伸缩的内部和外部主体。 内体包括多个十字孔; 外体在其顶部和底部具有开槽开口。 剪切刀片定位在外体的顶部狭槽的一端。 单个脐带管穿过外部主体的底部狭槽，穿过内部主体中的各个孔，并穿过外部主体的顶部狭槽，以连接到脐带终止组件（UTA）的脐带头端部上的多个快速连接耦合器，以及 的电液分配模块（EHDM）。 抗张力致动构件在UTA和EHDM之间延伸，使得当发生脐带的钩子时，内部和外部主体被拉开并且管被外部主体的叶片一个接一个地切断。

公开(公告)号：US06365268B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09587705

申请日：2000-06-05

Applicant: Michael R. Williams ,  Christopher E. Cunningham

Inventor： Michael R. Williams ,  Christopher E. Cunningham

IPC: B32B516

CPC classification number: B29C70/66 ,  B29K2105/165 ,  B29L2023/225 ,  E21B17/01 ,  E21B36/003 ,  F16L59/029 ,  F16L59/07 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/252 ,  Y10T428/254 ,  Y10T428/26 ,  Y10T428/2985 ,  Y10T428/2989 ,  Y10T428/31551

Abstract: An insulation material useful in deep water well drilling applications includes an elastic polymer matrix, a plurality of rigid macro-beads within the elastic polymer matrix, an inelastic polymer matrix within the macro-beads, and a plurality of hollow, insulative micro-beads within the inelastic polymer matrix. The insulation material has adequate flexibility and elasticity to withstand thermal expansion and contraction, adequate compressive strength to withstand high water pressures, and good insulative properties at cold temperatures near the freezing point of water.

Abstract translation: 用于深水井钻井应用的绝缘材料包括弹性聚合物基质，弹性聚合物基体内的多个刚性宏珠，宏珠内的非弹性聚合物基体，以及多个中空的绝缘微珠， 非弹性聚合物基体。 绝缘材料具有足够的柔韧性和弹性，以承受热膨胀和收缩，足够的抗压强度以承受高水压，以及在靠近冰点的寒冷温度下具有良好的绝缘性能。

公开(公告)号：US06227866B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US09364918

申请日：1999-07-26

Applicant: Michael R. Williams ,  Stephan J. Diodato

Inventor： Michael R. Williams ,  Stephan J. Diodato

IPC: H01R3900

CPC classification number: H01R39/10

Abstract: A rotary joint between a towed array and its towing vessel is provided having a drive plate, shaft and rotor attached to the towed array payout and take-in stowage drum and rotating with the drum. A thrust washer and bearing provide a rotating mechanical connection between these rotating components and the stationary housing and connector portions of the joint. The housing is fixed within the vessel and has an internal stator surrounding, and in electrical communication with the rotor. Electrical feeds from the towed array are connected to contact rings within the rotor, and the stator includes spring loaded pins in radial electrical contact with the rings as the rings rotate with the rotor. Electrical leads from the pins pass through the housing to the connector which is connected to the vessel's signal processing systems. In addition, the housing contains a pressure compensator within a passageway between the interior and exterior of the joint. The compensator has a piston sealed in the passageway and springs are provided to either side of the piston, such that the opposed expansion and contraction of the springs maintain a pressure differential over the piston.

Abstract translation: 牵引阵列与其牵引容器之间的旋转接头设置有驱动板，转轴和转子，该驱动板和转子附接到拖曳的阵列支撑件并带入存放滚筒并与滚筒一起转动。 止推垫圈和轴承在这些旋转部件与接头的固定壳体和连接器部分之间提供旋转的机械连接。 壳体固定在容器内并且具有围绕转子并且与转子电连通的内部定子。 来自牵引阵列的电力馈送连接到转子内的接触环，并且当环与转子一起旋转时，定子包括与环径向电接触的弹簧加载销。 引脚的引线穿过外壳连接到连接到容器的信号处理系统的连接器。 此外，壳体在接头的内部和外部之间的通道内包含压力补偿器。 补偿器具有密封在通道中的活塞，并且弹簧设置在活塞的任一侧，使得弹簧的相对的膨胀和收缩保持在活塞上的压力差。

公开(公告)号：US5730419A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US274079

申请日：1994-07-12

Applicant: Michael R. Williams ,  Jeffrey L. Mathews ,  Jimmy D. Andrews

Inventor： Michael R. Williams ,  Jeffrey L. Mathews ,  Jimmy D. Andrews

IPC: F16K41/14 ,  F16K41/16 ,  F16K41/04

CPC classification number: F16K41/14 ,  F16K41/16

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dual backseat valve assembly comprising a valve body having an interior valve chamber and a generally horizontal flow passage; a valve gate adapted to reciprocate vertically within said valve chamber; a valve stem adapted to be received in threaded engagement with a gate lift nut mounted in said gate such that rotation of said stem causes vertical movement of said gate and a valve bonnet fixed to said valve body receiving said stem therethrough; wherein the valve stem comprises a radially extending portion defining a downward facing surface, a first enlarged diameter portion proximate the radially extending portion and a reduced diameter portion adjacent the first enlarged diameter portion; a first backseat seal comprising a radially energized seal ring fixed relative to said bonnet and having a first sealing portion for sealing against said bonnet and a second sealing portion which is adapted to be spaced apart from said reduced diameter portion when said valve is in normal operation and to engage said first enlarged diameter portion only when said stem is in a backseated position with said valve in the open position; a second backseat seal for providing a seal between said stem and said bonnet when said stem is in a backseated position with said valve in the closed position; and a structure fixed relative to said bonnet defining an upward facing surface adapted to engage said downward facing surface when said valve is in the open position to thereby tighten and lock said stem in the backseated position when said stem is moved against the fixed structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种双后座阀组件，其包括具有内阀室和大致水平流动通道的阀体; 阀门，其适于在所述阀室内垂直往复运动; 阀杆，适于被接收成与安装在所述门中的门提升螺母螺纹接合，使得所述杆的旋转导致所述闸门的垂直运动和固定到所述阀体的阀帽，所述阀体容纳所述杆穿过; 其中所述阀杆包括限定面向下的表面的径向延伸部分，靠近所述径向延伸部分的第一扩大直径部分和与所述第一扩大直径部分相邻的减小直径部分; 第一后座密封件包括相对于所述发动机罩固定的径向通电的密封环，并且具有用于密封所述阀盖的第一密封部分和当所述阀处于正常操作时适于与所述减小直径部分间隔开的第二密封部分 并且仅当所述杆位于所述阀处于打开位置的后座位置时啮合所述第一扩大直径部分; 第二后座密封件，用于当所述阀杆处于处于关闭位置的所述阀门处于后座位置时，在所述阀杆和所述阀盖之间提供密封; 以及当所述阀处于打开位置时相对于所述发动机罩固定的结构，所述结构限定向上表面，所述表面适于接合所述朝下的表面，从而当所述杆相对于所述固定结构移动时，将所述杆紧固并锁定在所述后座位置。

公开(公告)号：US5568447A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US530463

申请日：1995-12-08

Applicant: Michael R. Williams

Inventor： Michael R. Williams

IPC: G01V1/20 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/201

Abstract: An interface module assembly for disposition between a marine tow cable andn array of acoustic receivers includes a plurality of bodies interconnected in series by flexible tethers. A proximal one of the bodies is adapted for connection to the tow cable and a distal one of the bodies is adapted for connection to the array. An external coaxial cable extends between each two of the bodies and is in communication with other external coaxial cables by way of internal coaxial cables within the bodies.

Abstract translation: 用于在船用丝束缆线和声学接收器阵列之间配置的接口模块组件包括通过柔性系绳串联连接的多个主体。 主体中的近侧一个适于连接到牵引电缆，并且主体中的远端一个适于连接到阵列。 外部同轴电缆在每两个主体之间延伸，并且通过体内的内部同轴电缆与其它外部同轴电缆连通。