公开(公告)号：US20040262244A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-30

申请号：US10872916

申请日：2004-09-07

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: A47G029/00

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的保持器的这种环路。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。

公开(公告)号：US20040234431A1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-25

申请号：US10876495

申请日：2004-06-25

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L. Lee

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/36 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/88 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B03C2201/28 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic air conditioner for removing particulates from the air creates an airflow using no moving parts. The conditioner includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.

Abstract translation: 用于从空气中去除微粒的电动空调器产生不使用移动部件的气流。 该护发素包括具有电极组件的离子发生器，该电极组件包括第一发射极阵列，第二集电极阵列和高压发生器。 优选地，第三或前导或聚焦电极位于第一阵列发射极电极的上游，和/或后电极位于第二阵列的集电极电极的下游。 该器件还可以包括位于集电极之间的间隙电极，具有整体形成的后端的增强的集电极电极以及具有增强的长度以增加发射率的增强型发射电极。

公开(公告)号：US20040059467A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10622842

申请日：2003-07-18

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, and sensors that allow the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. A driving mechanism moves the robot along a surface. An edge detection system includes a plurality of infrared emitters each directed at a different angle with respect to the surface. The emitters alternately emitting signals such that only one of the emitters emits a signal at one time. A signal receiving device detects signals emitted by the infrared emitters after the signals have been reflected. The edge detection system detects an edge based on feedback received from the signal receiving device.

Abstract translation: 包含身体的机器人和允许机器人与房间中的物体相互作用的传感器，并且防止机器人从边缘移走或撞到障碍物。 驱动机构沿着表面移动机器人。 边缘检测系统包括多个相对于表面以不同角度指向的红外发射器。 发射器交替地发射信号，使得只有一个发射器一次发射信号。 信号接收装置在信号被反射之后检测由红外线发射器发出的信号。 边缘检测系统基于从信号接收装置接收到的反馈来检测边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20040057882A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-25

申请号：US10661988

申请日：2003-09-12

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: An air conditioner device includes a housing, a first electrode disposed in the housing, and a second electrode removably disposed in the housing. The second electrode can be manually removed from the housing and then manually returned to a resting position within the housing. A base member is attached to a bottom portion of the second electrode. An at least partially flexible cleaning member is attached to the base member. The cleaning member frictionally cleans the first electrode when, after being removed from the housing, the second electrode is manually returned to the resting position within the housing.

Abstract translation: 空调装置包括壳体，设置在壳体中的第一电极和可拆卸地设置在壳体中的第二电极。 第二电极可以从壳体手动地移除，然后手动地返回到壳体内的静止位置。 底座部件附接到第二电极的底部。 至少部分柔性的清洁构件附接到基座构件。 当从壳体移除时，清洁构件摩擦地清洁第一电极，第二电极被手动地返回到壳体内的静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20040047775A1

公开(公告)日：2004-03-11

申请号：US10658721

申请日：2003-09-09

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: A personal electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone, and includes a water retaining element to increase humidity of the output air flow. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. The surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. A water retaining member is disposed surrounding the output airflow to increase humidity of the output air, which is substantially cleansed of particulate matter, and contains safe amounts of ozone.

Abstract translation: 个人电动静电空调器包括独立的离子发生器，其提供具有离子的电动移动空气和安全量的臭氧，并且包括用于增加输出空气流的湿度的保水元件。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一电极阵列包括第一和第二尖锐电极，并且第二电极阵列包括具有与相关联的尖端电极同轴的中心开口的环状电极。 环状电极的表面通过开口平滑且连续，并进入空气流过的套环区域。 设置围绕输出气流的保水构件，以增加基本上清洁颗粒物质的输出空气的湿度，并且包含安全量的臭氧。

公开(公告)号：US20030192563A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-16

申请号：US10454132

申请日：2003-06-04

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D024/22

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B2200/3053 ,  A61N1/44

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrodes. An outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract translation: 刷子包括独立的离子发生器，其将被刷洗的材料照射到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极之间。 离子空气和臭氧的流出被引导到刷毛之间被刷擦的材料上。

公开(公告)号：US20020141914A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-03

申请号：US10156158

申请日：2002-05-28

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew Parker

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: A system massages a user's feet and generates an electro-kinetic airflow that contains safe amounts of ozone that can deodorize the user's feet or socks. The system includes an ion generator comprising a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between left and right first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first electrode array includes first and second pointed electrodes, and the second electrode array includes annular-like electrodes having a central opening coaxial with the associated pointed electrode. Preferably the annular-like electrodes are formed from a single sheet of metal by extrusion or punching such that the surface of the annular-like electrodes is smooth and continuous through the opening and into a collar region through which the air flows. Particulate matter in the ambient air electrostatically adheres to the smooth continuous surface of the annular-like electrodes.

Abstract translation: 系统按摩用户的脚并产生含有可以使用户的脚或袜子除臭的安全量的臭氧的电动气流。 该系统包括离子发生器，其包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在左和右第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一电极阵列包括第一和第二尖锐电极，并且第二电极阵列包括具有与相关联的尖端电极同轴的中心开口的环状电极。 优选地，环状电极通过挤压或冲压由单片金属形成，使得环状电极的表面平滑且连续地穿过开口并进入空气流过的套环区域。 环境空气中的微粒物质静电附着在环状电极的光滑连续表面上。

公开(公告)号：USD412906S

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US094095

申请日：1998-09-25

Applicant: Rene C. Pinchuk

Designer： Rene C. Pinchuk

公开(公告)号：US5645173A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-08

申请号：US550595

申请日：1995-10-31

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Blaine M. Smith

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Blaine M. Smith

IPC: A45C11/16 ,  A47B49/00 ,  A47B61/00 ,  A47F7/24 ,  A47G25/74 ,  A47F3/08

CPC classification number: A47G25/74

Abstract: An apparatus for organizing articles of clothing is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing having first and second drums rotatably mounted thereto. A belt is engaged around the first and second drums that has a plurality of first hook members for hanging articles thereon. A drive system is used for rotating one of the first and second drums, and an automatic control system activates the drive system for a period of time approximately equal to a motor delay time period. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes an electric motor and a pulley and gear system for rotating one of the first and second drums. An electric switch is mounted to the housing and coupled to the electric motor. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a light bulb mounted to the housing for illuminating articles hanging on the first hook members and an automatic lighting means for providing electricity to the light bulb for approximately a lamp delay time period. In another embodiment, the apparatus includes a clamp for clamping the housing to a closet rod. The clamp has a bolt that has its longitudinal axis positioned substantially parallel to the axes of the drums so that the bolt is capable of penetrating into a cylindrical cavity in the housing. The bolt is countersunk into the housing between the first drum, the second drum, and the belt.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于组织衣物的装置。 该装置包括具有可旋转地安装在其上的第一和第二鼓的外壳。 皮带围绕第一和第二滚筒接合，该第一和第二滚筒具有用于将物品悬挂在其上的多个第一钩构件。 驱动系统用于旋转第一和第二鼓中的一个，并且自动控制系统使驱动系统启动大约等于电动机延迟时间段的时间。 在另一个实施例中，该装置包括电动马达和用于旋转第一和第二滚筒之一的滑轮和齿轮系统。 电开关安装在壳体上并与电动机相连。 在另一个实施例中，该装置包括安装到壳体上的灯泡，用于照亮悬挂在第一钩构件上的物品，以及自动照明装置，用于在灯泡延迟时间段内向灯泡提供电力。 在另一个实施例中，该装置包括用于将壳体夹紧到衣柜杆的夹具。 夹具具有螺栓，其纵向轴线基本上平行于滚筒的轴线定位，使得螺栓能够穿透到壳体中的圆柱形空腔中。 螺栓沉入第一滚筒，第二滚筒和皮带之间的壳体中。

公开(公告)号：US5611771A

公开(公告)日：1997-03-18

申请号：US339030

申请日：1994-11-14

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor

IPC: A61H23/02 ,  A61H1/00

CPC classification number: A61H23/0263 ,  A61H2023/0272 ,  A61H2201/1604 ,  A61H2201/1607 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2205/022 ,  Y10S601/15 ,  Y10S601/16

Abstract: A pulse action facial massager apparatus including a headset assembly for mounting to a user's head. A pair of flexible extension fingers extending from opposite sides of the headset assembly each of which is operably coupled to a vibrating device each generating an independent vibrating action. A tip portion of each extension finger is manually movable for selected contact at independent portions of the user's head. Hence, the respective vibrating device transmits the vibrating action thereof along the extension finger to the respective tip portion. Each vibrating device includes a motor that is controlled by an electronic controller mounted on the headset assembly. The controller permits user-variation of the repetition rate and duty cycle of the motors. This permits the user to vary the vibrational patterns produced by the present invention. In an automatic mode, duty cycle is automatically varied by a sawtooth waveform to produce a dynamically changing pattern of massage intensity. The control also includes a timer that after a preset time gradually diminishes the duty cycle and thus the intensity of the vibrations.

Abstract translation: 一种脉冲动作面部按摩器装置，包括用于安装到使用者头部的耳机组件。 一对柔性延伸指，从耳机组件的相对侧延伸，每个柔性延伸指状件可操作地耦合到振动装置，每个振动装置产生独立的振动作用。 每个延伸手指的尖端部分可在用户头部的独立部分手动移动以进行选择的触点。 因此，相应的振动装置将其沿着伸展指状物的振动作用传递到相应的末端部分。 每个振动装置包括由安装在耳机组件上的电子控制器控制的电动机。 控制器允许用户改变电机的重复率和占空比。 这允许用户改变由本发明产生的振动模式。 在自动模式下，占空比由锯齿波形自动变化，产生动态变化的按摩强度图案。 该控制还包括一个定时器，在预设时间之后逐渐减小占空比并因此减小振动的强度。