公开(公告)号：US20110023728A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12462206

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Geoffrey F. Deane ,  William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Ozgur Yildirim

Inventor： Geoffrey F. Deane ,  William Gates ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Ozgur Yildirim

IPC: A23L3/00 ,  A23C3/02 ,  A23L3/005

CPC classification number: A23C3/0332 ,  A23C3/0335 ,  A23L3/003 ,  A23L3/22 ,  C12H1/18

Abstract: A pasteurization system includes a liquid inlet configured to receive a liquid to be pasteurized. The system also includes a pump coupled to the liquid inlet for pressurizing the liquid. Further, the system includes a counter flow heat exchanger coupled to the liquid inlet and the pump, the counterflow heat exchanger configured to heat the liquid to a predetermined temperature for at least a predetermined time and configured to exchange heat between a flow of liquid in a first direction in a first channel with the flow of liquid in a second direction opposite the first direction in a second channel. A heating section that heats the liquid flow is integrated into the heat exchanger and heats at least a portion of the first channel or the second channel.

Abstract translation: 巴氏灭菌系统包括构造成接收待巴氏消毒的液体的液体入口。 该系统还包括耦合到液体入口以对液体加压的泵。 此外，该系统包括耦合到液体入口和泵的逆流热交换器，逆流热交换器被配置为将液体加热至预定温度至少预定时间并且构造成在液体流中的热交换 第一通道中的第一方向，在第二通道中具有与第一方向相反的第二方向的液体流。 加热液体流的加热部分集成到热交换器中，并加热第一通道或第二通道的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110013333A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12589035

申请日：2009-10-16

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: H02H1/04

CPC classification number: H01T1/15 ,  H02G13/00 ,  H02G13/20 ,  H02G13/60

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site.

公开(公告)号：US20110013332A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12587807

申请日：2009-10-13

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: H02H1/04

CPC classification number: H01T1/15 ,  H02G13/00 ,  H02G13/20 ,  H02G13/60

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site.

公开(公告)号：US20110012436A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12587693

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: H02G7/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/1245 ,  H01H31/003

Abstract: An electrical power transmission system includes electrical insulators arranged to electrically isolate live power lines. Measurement devices are physically incorporated or integrated in the insulator structures. The measurement devices measure and report insulator properties during live wire conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20110011624A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12587692

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  William Gates ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  William Gates ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: H01B17/00

CPC classification number: H01B17/525 ,  H01B17/005

Abstract: A smart link in a power delivery system includes an insulator, which electrically isolates a power line, and a switchable conductance placed in parallel with the insulator. The switchable conductance includes switchgear for sourcing, sinking, and/or dispatching real and/or reactive power on the power line to dynamically in response to dynamic loading, transient voltages and/or currents, and phase conditions or other conditions on the power line.

Abstract translation: 电力输送系统中的智能链路包括绝缘体，其将电力线电隔离，并且与绝缘体平行放置的可切换电导。 可切换电导包括用于在动力负载，瞬态电压和/或电流以及电力线上的相位条件或其他条件下动态地在电力线上采集，吸收和/或调度实际和/或无功功率的开关装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110011611A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12587808

申请日：2009-10-13

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: H02G13/00 ,  G03G15/02

CPC classification number: H01T1/15 ,  H02G13/00 ,  H02G13/20 ,  H02G13/60

Abstract: Systems and methods for dynamically defending a site from lightning strikes are provided. The systems and methods involve dynamically altering electrostatic fields above the site and/or dynamically intervening in lightning discharges processes in the vicinity of the site.

公开(公告)号：US07856714B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US11974173

申请日：2007-10-10

Applicant: Roderick A. Hyde ,  William H. Gates, III ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Thomas A Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

Inventor： Roderick A. Hyde ,  William H. Gates, III ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Thomas A Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: B23P6/00 ,  F02B43/08 ,  F02P1/00 ,  H02K7/06 ,  H02K15/00 ,  H02K33/00

CPC classification number: B60K6/24 ,  B60K6/485 ,  B60W2520/10 ,  B60W2550/12 ,  B60W2550/142 ,  F02B63/04 ,  F02B63/041 ,  F02B71/04 ,  H02K7/1884 ,  Y02T10/6226 ,  Y02T10/6295

Abstract: A method of retrofitting for electrical power generation an internal combustion engine (including a plurality of pistons connected to a common crankshaft) includes applying to at least one and optionally to each piston a power converter operable to convert mechanical energy of the piston to and from electrical energy.

Abstract translation: 一种用于发电的内燃机（包括连接到公共曲轴的多个活塞）的方法包括向至少一个并且任选地向每个活塞施加功率转换器，功率转换器可操作以将活塞的机械能转换为电气 能源。

公开(公告)号：US20100304256A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12455020

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: Alistair K. Chan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: H01M10/50 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H05K7/20 ,  H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M10/633 ,  F28D15/00 ,  F28D2015/0225 ,  F28D2021/0029 ,  F28F3/048 ,  F28F3/12 ,  F28F21/02 ,  F28F2013/006 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01G2/08 ,  H01G9/0003 ,  H01G9/08 ,  H01G9/155 ,  H01G11/18 ,  H01M2/02 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/86 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0267 ,  H01M8/04007 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04074 ,  H01M8/0432 ,  H01M8/04365 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/04731 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/63 ,  H01M10/635 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/656 ,  H01M10/6562 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H05K7/20254 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02T10/7022

Abstract: A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes placing an electrical load to draw current from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device includes a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes generating electricity by at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical energy in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes thermal control the electrical energy storage device by transferring heat to a plurality of microchannels coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or at least one components. Further still, the method includes rejecting the collected heat through a thermal sink coupled to the microchannels. The thermal sink is configured to transfer heat energy from the microchannels and to receive a fluid flowing through the microchannels.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种方法，其包括操作电能存储装置或电化学能发生装置包括放置电负载以从电能存储装置或电化学能量产生装置抽取电流。 电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置包括具有外表面和内表面的壳体。 该方法还包括通过壳体内的至少一个部件产生电力。 至少一个组件被配置成与驻留在壳体内的其它部件，化学物质或材料组合产生电能。 此外，该方法包括通过将热传递到耦合到壳体的内表面或至少一个部件中的至少一个的多个微通道来热控制电能存储装置。 此外，该方法还包括通过耦合到微通道的散热器拒绝所收集的热量。 散热器被配置为从微通道传递热能并且接收流过微通道的流体。

公开(公告)号：US20100304251A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12455037

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: Alistair K. Chan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  H01M10/50 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H01M8/04029 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01G9/0003 ,  H01G9/08 ,  H01G9/155 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/86 ,  H01M8/04537 ,  H01M8/04559 ,  H01M8/04589 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M10/04 ,  H01M10/052 ,  H01M10/058 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/6235 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/633 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/656 ,  Y02E60/122 ,  Y02E60/13

Abstract: A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes providing at least one thermal control structure formed of a high thermal conductive material. The high thermal conductive material having a high k-value, the high k-value being greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). The thermal control structures are disposed adjacent at least a portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The thermal control structures are configured to provide heat transfer away from the portion of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The method also includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of a mobile device states. The mobile device using electricity from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device is configured to provide electrical current and the controllable fluid flow device providing a fluid to the at least one thermal control structure. The method also includes accessing a processor of a mobile device. The processor is configured to determine at least one mobile device state. Further, the method includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the power source and is configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the power source and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种方法，其包括操作电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置包括提供由高导热材料形成的至少一个热控制结构。 高导热材料具有高k值，高k值大于约410W /（m * K）。 热控制结构设置在电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的至少一部分附近。 热控制结构被配置为提供远离电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的部分的热传递。 该方法还包括配置具有控制算法的控制器，以根据移动设备状态来控制可控流体流动设备的动作。 移动设备使用电能从蓄电装置或电化学能发电装置。 电能存储装置或电化学能量产生装置被配置为提供电流，并且可控流体流动装置向至少一个热控制结构提供流体。 该方法还包括访问移动设备的处理器。 处理器被配置为确定至少一个移动设备状态。 此外，所述方法包括提供耦合到所述电源的电特性传感器，并且被配置为感测所述电源的至少一个电特性并且向所述控制器提供表示所述至少一个特性的信号。

公开(公告)号：US20100304250A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12455023

申请日：2009-05-26

Applicant: Alistair K. Chan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: H01M10/50 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01G9/00

CPC classification number: H01M10/5022 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01G9/0003 ,  H01G9/08 ,  H01G9/155 ,  H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/86 ,  H01M8/04029 ,  H01M8/04701 ,  H01M8/2475 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/633 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/656 ,  Y02E60/12 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02T10/7011 ,  Y02T10/7022

Abstract: A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical energy storage device or an electrochemical energy generation device includes configuring a controller with a control algorithm to control the actions of a controllable fluid flow device as a function of states of a mobile device using the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device is configured to provide electrical current. The method also includes providing a microchannel thermal control system for the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to alter the temperature at least portions of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The microchannel thermal control system is configured to flow a fluid through the microchannels and the fluid to receive heat generated by the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device. The method further includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and is configured to sense at least one electrical characteristic of the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and to provide a signal representative of the at least one characteristic to the controller.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种方法，其包括操作电能存储装置或电化学能量生成装置，其包括使用控制算法配置控制器，以根据使用电能的移动装置的状态来控制可控流体流动装置的动作 存储装置或电化学能发生装置。 电能存储装置或电化学能发生装置被配置成提供电流。 该方法还包括提供用于电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的微通道热控制系统。 微通道热控制系统被配置为改变电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的至少一部分的温度。 微通道热控制系统被配置为使流体流过微通道和流体以接收由电能存储装置或电化学能量产生装置产生的热量。 该方法还包括提供耦合到电能存储装置或电化学能量产生装置的电特性传感器，并且被配置为感测电能存储装置或电化学能发生装置的至少一个电特性，并提供信号代表 的至少一个特性。