公开(公告)号：US4618224A

公开(公告)日：1986-10-21

申请号：US699704

申请日：1985-02-08

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: G02B26/08 ,  G02B27/64 ,  H04B10/10 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B5/10

CPC classification number: H04B10/1125 ,  G02B26/0816 ,  G02B27/644

Abstract: An aircraft laser system in which a laser beam is generated in one location (e.g. the fuselage) and transmitted via a relay mirror through a window externally of the aircraft structure to a receiver window at another location (e.g. a wing-tip pod). At the receiver, the laser beam passes through the window and is directed by relay mirrors to a turret, the turret receiving and directing the laser beam to an external target.

Abstract translation: 一种飞机激光系统，其中在一个位置（例如，机身）中产生激光束，并且经由中继反射镜通过飞机结构外部的窗口传送到另一位置（例如翼尖盒）处的接收器窗口。 在接收器处，激光束通过窗口并由继电器反射镜引导到转台，转塔接收并将激光束引导到外部目标。

公开(公告)号：US09145145B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-29

申请号：US14005451

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Brian J. McManus ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Michael Peltz

Inventor： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Brian J. McManus ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Michael Peltz

IPC: B60W40/105 ,  B60T17/22

CPC classification number: B60T8/1705 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/172 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B60T2201/04 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B60W40/105

Abstract: A method for vehicle control comprises determining a braking capability of a braking system of a rail vehicle or other vehicle, and modifying application of at least one mission parameter by a control system of the vehicle based on the determined braking capability. Braking capability may be determined by activating the braking system of the vehicle to apply a braking force on the vehicle, and concurrently, applying a level of tractive effort of the vehicle is sufficient to overcome the braking force. The braking capability is determined based on the level of tractive effort.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆控制的方法包括确定轨道车辆或其他车辆的制动系统的制动能力，并且基于所确定的制动能力来修改由车辆的控制系统应用至少一个任务参数。 制动能力可以通过启动车辆的制动系统以对车辆施加制动力来确定，并且同时施加车辆的牵引力的程度足以克服制动力。 制动能力基于牵引力的水平确定。

公开(公告)号：US08924048B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US13442911

申请日：2012-04-10

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Glen Paul Peltonen ,  Brian Lee Staton

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Glen Paul Peltonen ,  Brian Lee Staton

IPC: B61H11/02 ,  B60T7/16 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/17 ,  B60T8/88 ,  B60T13/66 ,  B60T17/22 ,  B61L3/12

CPC classification number: B60T7/128 ,  B60T7/16 ,  B60T8/1705 ,  B60T8/885 ,  B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B60T2230/04 ,  B60T2270/402 ,  B61L3/127

Abstract: A method for automatically controlling braking of a powered system or consist includes automatically applying a first degree of braking to a consist during a first time period when a powered unit of the consist is being locally or remotely controlled via an onboard control system in an absence of control inputs from an onboard operator. The first degree of braking is based on a first deceleration force selected so that the consist is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the consist sufficient for reducing unintended movement of at least one of one or more riders or cargo onboard the consist. The method also includes automatically applying a second degree of braking to the consist during a second time period following the first time period.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动控制动力系统或组合件的制动的方法包括在第一时间段期间自动地对组合施加第一程度的制动，当组合的动力单元通过车载控制系统在本地或远程控制时，在没有 控制来自车载操作员的输入。 第一制动程度基于所选择的第一减速力，使得组合以有效的方式减速，以限制组合所经历的峰值减速度足以减少一个或多个车手或货物中的至少一个的非预期移动 组合。 该方法还包括在第一时间段之后的第二时间段期间自动对组合施加第二程度的制动。

公开(公告)号：US20140032023A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-30

申请号：US14005451

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Brian J. McManus ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Michael Peltz

Inventor： Ajith Kuttannair Kumar ,  Eugene A. Smith ,  Paul Kenneth Houpt ,  Glenn Robert Shaffer ,  Joseph Forrest Noffsinger ,  Brian J. McManus ,  Jared Cooper ,  David Michael Peltz

IPC: B60W40/105

CPC classification number: B60T8/1705 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T8/172 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B60T2201/04 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B60W40/105

Abstract: A method for vehicle control comprises determining a braking capability of a braking system of a rail vehicle or other vehicle, and modifying application of at least one mission parameter by a control system of the vehicle based on the determined braking capability. Braking capability may be determined by activating the braking system of the vehicle to apply a braking force on the vehicle, and concurrently, applying a level of tractive effort of the vehicle is sufficient to overcome the braking force. The braking capability is determined based on the level of tractive effort.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆控制的方法包括确定轨道车辆或其他车辆的制动系统的制动能力，并且基于所确定的制动能力来修改由车辆的控制系统应用至少一个任务参数。 制动能力可以通过启动车辆的制动系统以对车辆施加制动力来确定，并且同时施加车辆的牵引力的程度足以克服制动力。 制动能力基于牵引力的水平确定。

公开(公告)号：US08522690B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-03

申请号：US11401663

申请日：2006-04-11

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Stephen D. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Stephen D. Smith

IPC: B60Q1/00

CPC classification number: B61L15/0081 ,  B61L15/0027 ,  B61L15/0072 ,  B61L25/023 ,  B61L25/025 ,  B61L25/028 ,  B61L2205/04

Abstract: A method of identifying an anomalous orientation definition condition of a remote locomotive (12) of a train includes monitoring an operating condition of the remote locomotive of the train, the remote locomotive configured to operate according to a defined orientation with respect to a lead locomotive of the train. The method also includes identifying an operating condition of the remote locomotive indicative of the remote locomotive operating contrary to an operating condition of the lead locomotive.

Abstract translation: 识别列车的远程机车（12）的异常定向状态的方法包括监视列车的远程机车的操作状态，所述远程机车被配置为根据相对于前导机车的引导机车的定义的方向进行操作 火车。 该方法还包括识别与引导机车的操作条件相反的指示远程机车操作的远程机车的操作条件。

公开(公告)号：US08162409B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US11067440

申请日：2005-02-25

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Glen Paul Peltonen ,  Brian Lee Staton

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Steven Andrew Kellner ,  Glen Paul Peltonen ,  Brian Lee Staton

IPC: B60T13/00 ,  B60T8/88

CPC classification number: B60T7/128 ,  B60T7/16 ,  B60T13/665 ,  B60T17/228 ,  B60T2230/04 ,  B61L3/127

Abstract: A system (10) and method for automatically controlling braking of a train (38). The method includes applying a first degree of braking to the train during a first period of time, and then applying a second degree of braking to the train during a second time period following the first time period so that the train is slowed in a manner effective to limit a peak deceleration rate experienced by the train. The system includes a sensor (36) providing a signal indicative of an operating condition of a locomotive of the train requiring braking of the train, a memory (22) storing a braking schedule, and a processor (18) comprising logic executable for accessing the braking schedule stored in the memory responsive to the signal to automatically control braking of the locomotive according to the schedule.

Abstract translation: 一种用于自动控制列车（38）的制动的系统（10）和方法。 该方法包括在第一时间段内对列车施加第一程度的制动，然后在第一时间段之后的第二时间段内对列车施加第二程度的制动，使得列车以有效的方式减速 以限制列车经历的峰值减速度。 该系统包括传感器（36），其提供指示需要制动列车的列车的机车的操作条件的信号;存储器（22），其存储制动调度;以及处理器（18），其包括用于访问 存储在存储器中的制动调度响应于信号，以根据时间表自动控制机车的制动。

公开(公告)号：US20110015876A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12504028

申请日：2009-07-16

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  David Carroll Teeter ,  John William Brand

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  David Carroll Teeter ,  John William Brand

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  G01L1/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/22 ,  B60T13/662

Abstract: A system for verifying validity of a pressure reading from a transducer on a remote powered system, the system including a comparator subsystem configured to evaluate a pressure reading differential taken between a first transducer that is part of a braking system on a lead powered system and a second transducer that is a part of a braking system on a remote powered system, wherein the pressure reading differential is taken when the lead powered system and the remote powered system are operating in a distributed power application. A method and computer software code, stored on a computer readable media and executable with a processor, are also disclosed for verifying validity of a pressure reading from a transducer on a remote powered system.

Abstract translation: 一种用于验证来自远程供电系统上的换能器的压力读数的有效性的系统，所述系统包括比较器子系统，该比较器子系统被配置为评估作为在牵引供电系统上的制动系统的一部分的第一换能器和 第二传感器，其是远程供电系统上的制动系统的一部分，其中当所述牵引供电系统和所述远程供电系统在分布式供电应用中操作时，所述压力读数差异被采用。 还公开了存储在计算机可读介质上并且具有处理器可执行的方法和计算机软件代码，用于验证远程供电系统上的换能器的压力读数的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US20100030409A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-04

申请号：US12512259

申请日：2009-07-30

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Wayne Wheeler ,  James Glen Corry ,  Robert Palanti ,  Rabi Ratnesar

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Mark Wayne Wheeler ,  James Glen Corry ,  Robert Palanti ,  Rabi Ratnesar

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60T17/18 ,  B60T7/12 ,  B60T7/18

Abstract: A brake control system for a distributed power vehicle system includes a brake system and a distributed power control system in a first vehicle, and first and second separate communication links between the brake system and the distributed power control system. In operation, upon the initiation of a penalty brake application, the brake system transmits information about the brake level of the penalty brake application to the distributed power control system, over at least the first communication link. However, if the first communication link fails, the brake system redundantly transmits the information about the level of the penalty brake application to the distributed power control system over the second communication link. The information is transmitted from the distributed power control system in the first vehicle to remote vehicles for carrying out the penalty brake application.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分布式动力车辆系统的制动控制系统包括第一车辆中的制动系统和分布式动力控制系统，以及制动系统和分布式动力控制系统之间的第一和第二分离的通信链路。 在操作中，在开始惩罚制动应用时，制动系统通过至少第一通信链路将关于惩罚制动应用的制动水平的信息发送到分布式电力控制系统。 然而，如果第一通信链路发生故障，则制动系统通过第二通信链路将关于惩罚制动应用的级别的信息冗余地发送到分布式电力控制系统。 信息从第一车辆中的分布式电力控制系统发送到远程车辆，以执行惩罚制动应用。

公开(公告)号：US07038597B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-02

申请号：US10279338

申请日：2002-10-24

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith

IPC: G08G1/01

CPC classification number: B61L15/0027 ,  B60L3/12 ,  B60L2200/26 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: A railroad distributed power communication method and system for wireless transceiver units at spaced locations along a train having remote units that may be out of direct communication with the lead unit for indicating that at least one of a plurality of such remote units is in receipt of a command message from the lead unit. The method and system including transmitting a status reply message from each of the plurality of remote units in response to that unit's receipt of the command message. Each of the status reply messages may include at least status information of the respective remote that corresponds to command instructions of the command message. At least one of the status reply messages of one of the other respective remote units may be received at an intermediate unit. The received status reply messages may be compared to the command message to determine whether the respective remote unit has received the command message and/or is following the set of command instructions. A command received status bit may be set in a second status reply message for each respective remote unit having received the command message and/or that is following the set of command instructions. The second status reply message may be decoded by a lead unit to determine whether the command received status bit has been set for a respective remote unit.

公开(公告)号：US5820445A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-13

申请号：US897880

申请日：1997-07-21

Applicant: Eugene A. Smith ,  Donald J. LaTorre ,  Shantilal G. Patel ,  Anthony J. Tedeschi

Inventor： Eugene A. Smith ,  Donald J. LaTorre ,  Shantilal G. Patel ,  Anthony J. Tedeschi

IPC: A41F15/00 ,  A41D27/26

CPC classification number: A41F15/00 ,  A41F15/007

Abstract: A cushion strap assembly and method of making same is provided which cushion strap assembly is adapted to be used in a brassiere shoulder strap. The assembly includes a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned on one side of the top fabric layer, and a base layer positioned on the first adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The assembly also includes a cushion filler that is a first cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned on a side of the first cushion layer, a second cushion layer positioned on the third adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the first cushion layer. A second adhesive web layer can be part of the cushion filler or separate. In either event, it is positioned on the first cushion layer on the side opposite the third adhesive web layer. The assembly further includes a fourth adhesive web layer positioned on the second cushion layer on the side opposite that of the third adhesive web layer, and a bottom fabric layer positioned on the fourth adhesive web layer on the side opposite that of the second cushion layer.