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公开(公告)号：US20070241298A1
公开(公告)日：2007-10-18
申请号：US11236325
申请日：2005-09-26
Applicant: Kay Herbert , Natan Parsons , Xiaoxiong Mo , Fatih Guler
Inventor： Kay Herbert , Natan Parsons , Xiaoxiong Mo , Fatih Guler
IPC: F16K31/02
CPC classification number: F16K31/0675 , F16K7/16 , F16K31/0655 , F16K31/0672 , F16K31/082 , F16K37/00 , F16K37/0041 , F16K41/12
Abstract: An actuator including actuator base, bobbin, and pole piece forming a pocket for a ferromagnetid armature located therein. The actuator including a radial magnet and a solenoid coil constructed and arranged to cause a linear displacement of the armature upon application of a coil drive current from a control circuit. The actuator may include a flexible membrane that partially encloses the armature to form an armature chamber filled with an incompressible fluid. In a valve design, a fluid flow is stopped by driving the membrane against a valve seat. Pressure from the controlled fluid in the conduit is transmitted through the membrane to the fluid within the armature chamber so that the armature does not need to counteract force applied to the membrane by the conduit fluid's pressure. A fluid flow is opened by driving the membrane away from the valve seat.
Abstract translation: 包括致动器基座，线轴和极片的致动器，其形成用于位于其中的铁磁体电枢的凹部。 致动器包括径向磁体和螺线管线圈，其构造和布置成在施加来自控制电路的线圈驱动电流时引起电枢的线性位移。 致动器可以包括柔性膜，其部分地包围电枢以形成填充有不可压缩流体的电枢室。 在阀设计中，通过将膜驱动抵靠阀座来停止流体流动。 导管中的受控流体的压力通过膜传递到电枢室内的流体，使得电枢不需要通过导管流体的压力抵消施加到膜的力。 通过将膜驱动离开阀座来打开流体流。
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公开(公告)号：US20070200078A1
公开(公告)日：2007-08-30
申请号：US11648706
申请日：2006-12-30
Applicant: Natan Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert , Xiaoxiong Mo , Gregory Greene
Inventor： Natan Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert , Xiaoxiong Mo , Gregory Greene
IPC: F16K31/02
CPC classification number: E03D5/105 , E03C1/057 , E03D3/02 , E03D3/06 , Y10T137/7761 , Y10T137/8242
Abstract: A bathroom flusher (10) includes a body having an inlet (12) in communication with a supply line and an outlet (16) in communication with a flush conduit, a valve assembly in the body positioned to close water flow between the inlet and the outlet upon sealing action of a moving member (60, 60A, 60B, 60C, 130, 210, 215, 526, or 628) at a valve seat (70, 70A, 140, 209, 251A, 526 or 625) thereby controlling flow from the inlet to the outlet, and an actuator (62) for actuating operation of the moving member. The bathroom flusher includes one of several novel sensors and is controlled by one of several novel controllers, as described. The controllers may execute a novel control algorithm.
Abstract translation: 浴室冲洗器（10）包括具有与供应管线连通的入口（12）的主体和与冲洗管道连通的出口（16）;阀体组件，其位于主体内，用于关闭入口和入口 移动构件（60,60A，60B，60C，130,210,215,526或628）在阀座（70,70A，140,209,251A，526或 625），从而控制从入口到出口的流动，以及用于致动运动构件的操作的致动器（62）。 浴室冲洗机包括几个新型传感器之一，并由几个新型控制器之一控制，如所述。 控制器可以执行新颖的控制算法。
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公开(公告)号：US07188822B2
公开(公告)日：2007-03-13
申请号：US10783701
申请日：2004-02-20
Applicant: Martin E. Marcichow , Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert
Inventor： Martin E. Marcichow , Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert
IPC: F16K31/12
Abstract: A bathroom flusher includes a flusher body, a valve assembly, an electronic control system, and a flusher cover. The flusher body includes an inlet and an outlet, and is designed to accommodate the valve assembly that controls water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve assembly includes a valve member movable with respect to a valve seat providing a sealing action based on applied pressure on the valve assembly. The bathroom flusher also includes an external cover designed for enclosing an electronic control module comprising a battery, a sensor, and an actuator for controlling operation of the flush valve, wherein the external cover includes at least two cover parts separately removable, and wherein the external cover is attachable with respect to the valve body in a manner also allowing removable attachment of the control module.
Abstract translation: 浴室冲洗机包括冲洗器主体，阀组件，电子控制系统和冲洗盖。 冲击器主体包括入口和出口，并且被设计成容纳控制入口和出口之间的水流的阀组件。 阀组件包括可相对于阀座移动的阀构件，其基于阀组件上施加的压力提供密封作用。 浴室冲洗器还包括外盖，其设计用于封闭电子控制模块，该电子控制模块包括电池，传感器和用于控制冲洗阀操作的致动器，其中所述外盖包括至少两个可独立拆卸的盖部， 盖可以以允许可拆卸地附接控制模块的方式相对于阀体安装。
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公开(公告)号：US07040263B2
公开(公告)日：2006-05-09
申请号：US10918556
申请日：2004-08-16
Applicant: Robert A. Sanderson , Albert E. Sanderson , Kay Herbert
Inventor： Robert A. Sanderson , Albert E. Sanderson , Kay Herbert
IPC: F02B5/18
CPC classification number: F01B3/102 , F01B3/0002 , F01B3/0005 , F01B3/0023 , F02B75/04 , F02B75/26 , F02B2075/025 , F04B27/1072 , F16F15/261 , F16F15/28 , F16H23/06 , F16H23/08 , Y10T74/18336 , Y10T403/32631 , Y10T403/32704 , Y10T403/32737
Abstract: A variable compression piston assembly includes a plurality of pistons, a transition arm coupled to each of the pistons, and a rotating member mounted for pivoting movement to slide along an axis of the drive member. Movement of the rotating member relative to the drive member changes the compression ratio of the piston assembly. An engine assembly includes first and second piston assemblies mounted back-to-back and 180° out of phase. A joint for positioning between first and second pistons includes an outer member and an inner member. The outer member is configured for movement relative to the pistons along a first axis perpendicular to the common axis of the pistons. The inner member is mounted within the outer member for rotation relative to the outer member about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and the common axis.
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公开(公告)号：US06932316B2
公开(公告)日：2005-08-23
申请号：US10175255
申请日：2002-06-19
Applicant: Kay Herbert , Fatih Guler , Natan E. Parsons
Inventor： Kay Herbert , Fatih Guler , Natan E. Parsons
CPC classification number: F16K7/14 , F16K7/16 , F16K31/06 , F16K31/0672 , F16K31/082
Abstract: A solenoid plunger (36) is disposed for reciprocation in a plunger pocket that is formed by the stationary parts of a solenoid-type actuator (10). A flexible diaphragm (22) closes the plunger pocket's open mouth and is deformed by movement of a plunger (36) between an open position, in which it is displaced from a valve seat (20), and a closed position, in which it is seated on the valve seat and thereby prevents flow from a valve inlet (16) to a valve outlet (18). The diaphragm thereby isolates the plunger from the fluid thereby being controlled, but a separate, incompressible fluid fills the chamber in which the plunger reciprocates. A through-plunger passage (44, 56) provides a low-flow-resistance path for the incompressible fluid to flow into and out of the portion (52) of the plunger chamber behind the plunger as the plunger moves. This reduces actuation time and thus the energy required for an actuation. The chamber in which the plunger reciprocates is formed by elements (22, 26, 32, and 34) through which the incompressible fluid can diffuse only very slowly, so the actuator can be long-lived even if it small in size.
Abstract translation: 螺线管柱塞（36）设置成在由螺线管型致动器（10）的静止部分形成的柱塞槽中往复运动。 柔性隔膜（22）关闭柱塞口袋的开口，并通过柱塞（36）在其从阀座（20）移位的打开位置和关闭位置之间的移动而变形， 坐在阀座上，从而防止从阀入口（16）流向阀出口（18）。 隔膜因此将柱塞与流体隔离，从而被控制，但是单独的不可压缩流体填充柱塞往复运动的腔室。 贯穿柱塞通道（44,56）在柱塞移动时提供了一个低流阻阻力路径，用于不可压缩流体流入和移出柱塞后部柱塞室的部分（52）。 这减少了致动时间，从而减少了致动所需的能量。 柱塞往复运动的腔室由元件（22,26,32和34）形成，不可压缩流体可以通过该腔体非常缓慢地扩散，因此致动器即使尺寸较小也可以长寿命。
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公开(公告)号：US06397794B1
公开(公告)日：2002-06-04
申请号：US09696534
申请日：2000-10-25
Applicant: Robert A. Sanderson , Albert E. Sanderson , Kay Herbert
Inventor： Robert A. Sanderson , Albert E. Sanderson , Kay Herbert
IPC: F02B7504
CPC classification number: F01B3/102 , F01B3/0002 , F01B3/0005 , F01B3/0023 , F02B75/04 , F02B75/26 , F02B2075/025 , F04B27/1072 , F16F15/261 , F16F15/28 , F16H23/06 , F16H23/08 , Y10T74/18336 , Y10T403/32631 , Y10T403/32704 , Y10T403/32737
Abstract: A variable compression piston assembly includes a plurality of pistons, a transition arm coupled to each of the pistons, and a rotating member mounted for pivoting movement to slide along an axis of the drive member. Movement of the rotating member relative to the drive member changes the compression ratio of the piston assembly. An engine assembly includes first and second piston assemblies mounted back-to-back and 180° out of phase. A joint for positioning between first and second pistons includes an outer member and an inner member. The outer member is configured for movement relative to the pistons along a first axis perpendicular to the common axis of the pistons. The inner member is mounted within the outer member for rotation relative to the outer member about a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and the common axis.
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公开(公告)号：US09822514B2
公开(公告)日：2017-11-21
申请号：US13066349
申请日：2011-04-11
Applicant: Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Yue Zhang , Xiaoxiong Mo , Kay Herbert , Haiou Wu
Inventor： Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Yue Zhang , Xiaoxiong Mo , Kay Herbert , Haiou Wu
CPC classification number: E03C1/057 , E03C1/05 , E03D3/02 , E03D5/105 , Y10T137/86389
Abstract: An optical system includes one or several passive optical detectors sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling, for example, the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers. The passive optical sensors provide signals to flow controllers, including control electronics and flow valves and require only very small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. To control the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers based on ambient light, the controller executes novel algorithms.
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公开(公告)号：US09763393B2
公开(公告)日：2017-09-19
申请号：US12381870
申请日：2009-03-17
Applicant: Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert
Inventor： Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert
CPC classification number: A01G25/16 , A01G25/167 , E03C1/057 , E03D3/02 , F16K31/02 , Y02A40/232 , Y02A40/237 , Y10T137/189
Abstract: A water delivery system includes a water input port, a control circuit, and a valve device. The water input port is constructed to be coupled to a water conduit receiving water from a remotely located water source. The valve device includes an actuator located near and connected to the water input port; wherein the valve device is constructed to receive control signals from the controller for providing water to a water delivery unit. The controller may be battery operated. The actuator may be a latching actuator, a non-latching actuator, or an isolated latching actuator. The controller may include a microcontroller coupled and to a sensor. The system may include a communication interface constructed and arranged to provide data to the microcontroller. The control circuit may include a power consumption controller. The control circuit includes a voltage regulator.
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公开(公告)号：US09169626B2
公开(公告)日：2015-10-27
申请号：US12655696
申请日：2010-01-04
Applicant: Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert , Qiaohong Chen , Xiaoxiong Mo , Wei Jin , James Counaghton Allen , John R. Wilson , Martin Marcichow , Natan E. Parsons , Amy Parsons , Jean F. Daher
Inventor： Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert , Qiaohong Chen , Xiaoxiong Mo , Wei Jin , James Counaghton Allen , John R. Wilson , Martin Marcichow , Natan E. Parsons , Jean F. Daher
CPC classification number: E03D3/06 , E03D5/105 , F16K31/02 , H04Q9/00 , H04Q2209/40
Abstract: An automatic bathroom flusher includes a flusher body, a valve assembly, an electronic control system, and a flusher cover. The flusher body includes an inlet and an outlet, and is designed to accommodate the valve assembly that controls water flow between the inlet and the outlet. The valve assembly includes a valve member movable with respect to a valve seat providing a sealing action. The bathroom flusher may include a user sensor, and one or more photovoltaic cells for supplying electrical power to the electronic control system. The bathroom flusher enables two or multiple flush volumes in automatic or manual modes, depending on a user action. The bathroom flusher may include a user interface including a button and visible LEDs.
Abstract translation: 自动浴室冲洗机包括冲洗机主体，阀组件，电子控制系统和冲洗机盖。 冲击器主体包括入口和出口，并且被设计成容纳控制入口和出口之间的水流的阀组件。 阀组件包括可相对于提供密封作用的阀座移动的阀构件。 浴室冲洗器可以包括用户传感器和用于向电子控制系统提供电力的一个或多个光伏电池。 浴室冲洗机根据用户操作，在自动或手动模式下启用两个或多个冲洗量。 浴室冲洗器可以包括包括按钮和可见LED的用户界面。
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公开(公告)号：US08955822B2
公开(公告)日：2015-02-17
申请号：US13573663
申请日：2012-10-01
Applicant: Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert , Xiaoxiong Mo , Haiou Wu , Yue Zhang
Inventor： Natan E. Parsons , Fatih Guler , Kay Herbert , Xiaoxiong Mo , Haiou Wu , Yue Zhang
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation. The novel optical sensors and the novel optical sensing methods are used, for example, for controlling the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers (including control electronics and valves) require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers.
