公开(公告)号：US20100282860A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-11

申请号：US12680975

申请日：2008-10-09

Applicant: Leslie A. Field

Inventor： Leslie A. Field

IPC: A01G15/00

CPC classification number: A01G15/00

Abstract: This invention provides systems, materials, and methods of environmental modification with climate control materials. Climate control materials may have different properties such as optical properties, wettability, porosity, buoyancy, thermal conductivity, imperviousness, strength/breaking, source of materials, and biodegradability, that may assist with local environmental modification. Climate control materials may also incorporate different designs that may allow them to advantageously affect the local albedo and evaporation rate and thereby modify the local environment. Effects of such climate control materials may be reversible and may minimize ecological harm.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了具有气候控制材料的环境改造的系统，材料和方法。 气候控制材料可能具有不同的性质，例如光学性质，润湿性，孔隙率，浮力，导热性，不渗透性，强度/破裂，材料来源和生物降解性，可能有助于局部环境改性。 气候控制材料还可以包含不同的设计，可以使它们有利地影响局部反照率和蒸发速率，从而改变局部环境。 这种气候控制材料的影响可能是可逆的，并可能最小化生态危害。

公开(公告)号：US06360775B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09221655

申请日：1998-12-23

Applicant: Phillip W. Barth ,  Leslie A. Field ,  David K. Donald

Inventor： Phillip W. Barth ,  Leslie A. Field ,  David K. Donald

IPC: F15C104

CPC classification number: G02B26/004 ,  G02B6/3538 ,  G02B6/3544 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  Y10T137/206 ,  Y10T137/2196 ,  Y10T137/2224

Abstract: A switching device for controlling fluid motion. The device includes a capillary filled with a first fluid into which a wall-confined bubble of a second fluid is introduced to achieve a first switching event. Capillary geometry and wetting properties provide a pressure-related asymmetric energy potential distribution for controlling the flow of the bubble, and the device is called an asymmetric bubble chamber, or ABC. The bubble is initially trapped in an energy potential well, and upon increase of its volume moves from the well into a region of low energy potential to achieve a second switching event. The first switching event may be blocking of a fluid channel or reflection of an optical beam in an optical crosspoint switch, while the second switching event may be unblocking of a fluid channel or restoration of transmission of an optical beam. The increase in bubble volume between the first and second switching events can act as the stroke of a fluidic piston to pump a volume the first fluid within the capillary. The device can be employed to thermally degas a liquid. The use of large-magnitude geometry-related energy potentials permits rapid cyclical operation of the device in a manner resistant to mechanical shock.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制流体运动的开关装置。 该装置包括填充有第一流体的毛细管，其中引入第二流体的壁限制气泡以实现第一切换事件。 毛细管几何形状和润湿性能提供了压力相关的不对称能量势能分布，用于控制气泡的流动，该装置称为不对称气泡室（ABC）。 气泡最初被捕获在能量势阱中，并且当其体积的增加从井移动到低能量潜能的区域以实现第二切换事件时。 第一切换事件可能阻塞光交叉点开关中的流体通道或光束的反射，而第二切换事件可以解除流体通道的阻塞或光束的传输恢复。 第一和第二切换事件之间的气泡体积的增加可以作为流体活塞的冲程来泵送毛细管内的第一流体的体积。 该装置可用于对液体进行热脱气。 使用大幅度几何相关的能量电位允许以机械冲击的方式快速地周期性地操作装置。

公开(公告)号：US6132033A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US385810

申请日：1999-08-30

Applicant: Robert N. K. Browning ,  Robert C. Maze ,  Michael B. Hager ,  Douglas M. Collins ,  Todd A. Cleland ,  Leslie A Field ,  Storrs T. Hoen ,  Phillip W Barth

Inventor： Robert N. K. Browning ,  Robert C. Maze ,  Michael B. Hager ,  Douglas M. Collins ,  Todd A. Cleland ,  Leslie A Field ,  Storrs T. Hoen ,  Phillip W Barth

IPC: B41J2/14 ,  B41J2/05

CPC classification number: B41J2/1404 ,  B41J2/1412 ,  B41J2/14129 ,  B41J2002/14387 ,  B41J2002/14403 ,  B41J2002/14467

Abstract: An ink jet print head with a substrate defining an ink aperture. A number of ink energizing elements are located on the major surface of the substrate. A barrier layer is connected to the upper surface, and peripherally encloses an ink manifold. The barrier encompasses the ink aperture. An orifice plate is connected to the barrier layer, spaced apart from the substrate's major surface, enclosing the ink manifold. The plate defines a number of orifices, each associated with a respective ink energizing element. The ink manifold is an elongated chamber having opposed ends defined by end wall portions of the barrier layer. The barrier end wall portions each have an intermediate end wall portion protruding into the manifold. Columnar structures placed at predetermined locations, including locations at the end of the ink aperture, and extending from the major surface to the orifice plate control the migration of coalescing bubbles.

Abstract translation: 一种具有限定油墨孔的基板的喷墨打印头。 许多墨水激励元件位于基底的主表面上。 阻挡层连接到上表面，并且外围包围油墨歧管。 屏障包括油墨孔。 孔板连接到阻挡层，与衬底的主表面间隔开，包围油墨歧管。 板限定了多个孔，每个孔与相应的墨水激励元件相关联。 油墨歧管是具有由阻挡层的端壁部分限定的相对端的细长室。 阻挡端壁部分各自具有突出到歧管中的中间端壁部分。 放置在预定位置的柱状结构，包括在油墨孔的端部处的位置，并且从主表面延伸到孔板控制聚结气泡的迁移。

公开(公告)号：US5467068A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-14

申请号：US271811

申请日：1994-07-07

Applicant: Leslie A. Field ,  Richard C. Ruby

Inventor： Leslie A. Field ,  Richard C. Ruby

IPC: H01H1/00 ,  H01H1/18 ,  H01H1/20 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01H53/00

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  H01H1/18 ,  H01H1/20 ,  H01H2061/006 ,  H01H61/04

Abstract: A micromachined signal switch for vertical displacement includes a fixed substrate having at least one signal line and includes an actuator substrate that is thermally actuated to selectively connect a second signal line to the first signal line. The actuator substrate includes a plurality of legs constructed of materials having sufficiently different coefficients of thermal expansion to create stresses that arc the legs when the legs are subjected to elevated temperatures. In the preferred embodiment, a first material for forming the legs is silicon and a second material is a metal, such as electroplated nickel. A displaceable contact region may be formed integrally with the actuator substrate, but the contact region is preferably a region of an interposer substrate between the fixed substrate and the actuator substrate. The displaceable contact region has a raised position in which the signal line on the fixed substrate is "off" and has a lowered position in which a conductive member on the contact region is positioned to provide electrical communication to the signal line.

Abstract translation: 用于垂直位移的微加工信号开关包括具有至少一个信号线的固定基板，并且包括热致动以便将第二信号线选择性地连接到第一信号线的致动器基板。 致动器基板包括由具有足够不同的热膨胀系数的材料构成的多个腿，以在腿受到升高的温度时产生围绕腿的应力。 在优选实施例中，用于形成腿部的第一材料是硅，第二材料是诸如电镀镍的金属。 可移动接触区域可以与致动器基板一体地形成，但是接触区域优选地是固定基板和致动器基板之间的插入物基板的区域。 可移动接触区域具有升高位置，其中固定基板上的信号线“断开”并且具有降低位置，在该位置中接触区域上的导电部件位于其中以提供与信号线的电通信。

公开(公告)号：US4925549A

公开(公告)日：1990-05-15

申请号：US166588

申请日：1988-03-10

Applicant: Richard C. Robinson ,  Robert L. Jacobson ,  Leslie A. Field

Inventor： Richard C. Robinson ,  Robert L. Jacobson ,  Leslie A. Field

IPC: C10G59/02 ,  C10G69/08

CPC classification number: C10G59/02 ,  C10G69/08

Abstract: A process for removing residual sulfur from a hydrotreated naphtha feedstock is disclosed. The feedstock is contacted with molecular hydrogen under reforming conditions in the presence of a less sulfur sensitive reforming catalyst, thereby converting trace sulfur compounds to H.sub.2 S, and forming a first effluent. The first effluent is contacted with a solid sulfur sorbent, removing the H.sub.2 S and forming a second effluent. The second effluent is contacted with a highly selective reforming catalyst under severe reforming conditions.

Abstract translation: 公开了从加氢处理的石脑油原料中除去残余硫的方法。 在重硫条件下，在较少硫敏感的重整催化剂的存在下，原料与分子氢接触，从而将痕量硫化合物转化为H 2 S，并形成第一流出物。 将第一流出物与固体硫吸附剂接触，除去H 2 S并形成第二流出物。 在严格的重整条件下，将第二流出物与高度选择性的重整催化剂接触。

公开(公告)号：US4539305A

公开(公告)日：1985-09-03

申请号：US587481

申请日：1984-03-08

Applicant: Charles R. Wilson ,  Waldeen C. Buss ,  Leslie A. Field

Inventor： Charles R. Wilson ,  Waldeen C. Buss ,  Leslie A. Field

IPC: B01J29/064 ,  B01J29/12 ,  B01J29/62 ,  C10G35/095 ,  B01J29/06 ,  B01J37/08

CPC classification number: C10G35/095 ,  B01J29/12 ,  B01J29/62 ,  B01J2229/26 ,  B01J2229/42

Abstract: A pretreatment method is disclosed for enhancing the selectivity and increasing the stability of a reforming catalyst comprising a large-pore zeolite containing at least one Group VIII metal. In this method, the catalyst is reduced in reducing atmosphere at a temperature of from 250.degree. C. to 650.degree. C., exposed to an oxygen-containing gas, treated in a reducing atmosphere at from 120.degree. C. to 260.degree. C., and maintained at a temperature of from 370.degree. C. to 600.degree. C. in a reducing atmosphere.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提高选择性并提高包含含有至少一种VIII族金属的大孔沸石的重整催化剂的稳定性的预处理方法。 在该方法中，催化剂在还原气氛中在250℃至650℃的温度下还原，暴露于含氧气体中，在120℃至260℃的还原气氛中进行处理。 并在还原气氛中保持在370℃至600℃的温度。

公开(公告)号：US11293424B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-05

申请号：US16556187

申请日：2019-08-29

Applicant: Phillip W Barth ,  Leslie A Field

Inventor： Phillip W Barth ,  Leslie A Field

IPC: F04B43/00 ,  F04B43/12

Abstract: A flow channel suitable for use with a peristaltic pump comprises: an upper wall having a bowed upward shape; a lower wall having one of a bowed downward shape and a flat shape; and one or more spacers between the upper wall and the lower wall disposed between lateral edges of the upper and lower walls, each spacer having a height. The upper wall, lower wall, and the one or more spacers define a lumen. When the upper wall is compressed toward the lower wall by compressing members, the one or more spacers limit vertical movement of the compressing members such that the lumen is maintained in an under-occluded condition. In some cases, the bowing of one of the upper and lower walls has a recurved shape.

公开(公告)号：US10980192B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US16891583

申请日：2020-06-03

Applicant: Leslie A Field

Inventor： Leslie A Field

IPC: A01G15/00

Abstract: A method for cooling the temperature of a body of water having a top surface exposed to sunlight comprises distributing balls such that they lie on, and in direct contact with, at least part of the top surface, the at least part of the top surface characterized prior to the distribution by a pre-distribution surface area; The balls have diameters within a range of 100 microns to 3 mm, and albedos within a range of 0.15 to 1.0. The surfaces of the balls are hydrophilic, such that after the distribution a total wetted surface area greater than the pre-distribution surface area of the water is provided, facilitating the cooling. In one embodiment, the body of water is a natural or unnatural lake or bay.

公开(公告)号：US20180164011A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15892433

申请日：2018-02-09

Applicant: Leslie A. Field ,  Susan J. Strehlow ,  Dave G. Duff ,  Kimberly M. Wiefling

Inventor： Leslie A. Field ,  Susan J. Strehlow ,  Dave G. Duff ,  Kimberly M. Wiefling

IPC: F25C1/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/00

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and apparatuses for generating ice. In one embodiment, at a generation location, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms; then at a target location, the formed ice is deployed on a top surface of a body of water, or of a pre-existing body of ice, or of ground. The formed ice has an albedo greater than or equal to 0.15. The formed ice contains light scattering centers created by the introduced material. The material comprises hollow particles.

公开(公告)号：US20170362800A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-21

申请号：US15527134

申请日：2015-11-18

Applicant: Leslie A. Field

Inventor： Leslie A. Field

IPC: E03B3/03

CPC classification number: E03B3/03 ,  A01G15/00

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and apparatuses for conserving water in a reservoir. In one embodiment, the method comprises deploying onto the top surface of water in a reservoir a floatable device with a wettable lower surface. The device comprises a first element and a second element, the first element providing the device with a high albedo upper surface. In one embodiment the first element comprises a plurality of highly reflective particles and the second element comprises a binder configured to hold the reflective particles together.