公开(公告)号：US20110027637A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12589309

申请日：2009-10-20

Applicant: Geoffrey F. Deane ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

Inventor： Geoffrey F. Deane ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K.Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR. ,  Victoria Y.H. Wood

IPC: H01M4/36 ,  H01M6/00 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M4/366 ,  H01M10/44 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/617 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  Y10T29/49108

Abstract: An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support.

公开(公告)号：US20110027441A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12462200

申请日：2009-07-29

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

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

IPC: A23C3/02 ,  A23L3/22 ,  A23L3/00 ,  A61L2/04 ,  F27B9/06

CPC classification number: A23C3/033 ,  A23L3/18 ,  A23L3/22 ,  A61L2/04 ,  A61L2202/122

Abstract: A method of sterilizing a liquid food product includes flowing a food product to be sterilized through an input channel. The method also includes flowing the liquid food product through a heating channel that is fluidly coupled to the input channel. Further, the method includes flowing the food product through an output channel fluidly coupled to the heating channel. The output channel is adjacent the input channel, and the output channel, the input channel, and the heating channel are all integrated portions of a heat exchanger. Further still, the method includes transferring heat between the output channel and the input channel.

Abstract translation: 消毒液体食品的方法包括通过输入通道流动要消毒的食品。 该方法还包括使液体食品流动通过流体耦合到输入通道的加热通道。 此外，该方法包括使食品流过流体耦合到加热通道的输出通道。 输出通道与输入通道相邻，输出通道，输入通道和加热通道均为热交换器的整体部分。 此外，该方法还包括在输出通道和输入通道之间传递热量。

公开(公告)号：US20110023727A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12462213

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: A23C3/02 ,  F28D17/00

CPC classification number: F28D9/0075 ,  A23C3/0332 ,  A23C3/0335 ,  C12H1/18 ,  F28D2021/0042 ,  F28F2270/00

Abstract: A food product sterilizer includes a food product source and a regenerative heat exchanger configured to receive a flow of food product from the food product source. The heat exchanger includes an input channel configured to receive a flow of food product to be sterilized. The heat exchanger also includes an output channel fluidly coupled to the input channel. The output channel is adjacent the input channel. The output channel and the input channel are configured to transfer heat between the two channels. The heat exchanger further includes an integrated heating section of at least a portion of the input channel or the output channel. The heating section is configured to heat the flow of food product.

Abstract translation: 食品消毒器包括食品源和再生热交换器，其被配置为从食品来源接收食品流。 该热交换器包括一个输入通道，该输入通道构造成接收要消毒的食品流。 热交换器还包括流体耦合到输入通道的输出通道。 输出通道与输入通道相邻。 输出通道和输入通道配置为在两个通道之间传递热量。 热交换器还包括输入通道或输出通道的至少一部分的集成加热部分。 加热部分构造成加热食品的流动。

公开(公告)号：US20110013336A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12587845

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: H05F3/00

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：US20110012706A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-20

申请号：US12587581

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: H01C1/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US20100304258A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12455031

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 ,  H05K7/20

CPC classification number: H01G9/0003 ,  F28F2260/02 ,  H01G9/08 ,  H01M10/613 ,  H01M10/615 ,  H01M10/623 ,  H01M10/625 ,  H01M10/63 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/6552 ,  H01M10/656

Abstract: A method is generally described which includes thermal control of an electrical energy storage device or electrochemical energy generation device includes providing a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes providing at least one component within the housing. At least one component is configured to generate electrical power in combination with other components, chemicals, or materials residing within the housing. Further, the method includes forming a plurality of thermal control structures of a high thermal conductivity material coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or the at least one internal components. The high thermal conductivity material having a high k-value, the high k-value being greater than approximately 400 W/(m*K). Further still, the method includes flowing a fluid adjacent the high thermal conductivity material to transfer heat to or from the high thermal conductivity material.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种包括电能存储装置的热控制或电化学能量生成装置的方法，其包括提供具有外表面和内表面的壳体。 该方法还包括在壳体内提供至少一个部件。 至少一个组件配置成与驻留在壳体内的其他部件，化学品或材料组合产生电力。 此外，该方法包括形成耦合到壳体的内表面或至少一个内部部件中的至少一个的高导热性材料的多个热控制结构。 具有高k值的高热导率材料，高k值大于约400W /（m * K）。 此外，该方法还包括使靠近高导热材料的流体流动以将热量传递到高导热材料或从高热导率材料传递热量。

公开(公告)号：US20100304257A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12455025

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 ,  H01M2/00

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 ,  H01M10/647 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M10/6551 ,  H01M10/656 ,  H01M10/6562 ,  H01M10/6567 ,  H01M16/003 ,  H01M16/006 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H05K7/20254 ,  Y02E60/13 ,  Y02T10/7022

Abstract: A method is generally described which includes operating an electrical electrochemical energy generation device or an electrochemical energy generation device. The method includes providing a housing having an external surface and an internal surface. The method also includes coupling 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. The method includes forming a plurality of microchannels coupled to at least one of the internal surface of the housing or the at least one internal components. At least one microchannel is at least partially formed of a high thermal conductivity material. The high thermal conductivity material has a high k-value, the high k-value is greater than approximately 410 W/(m*K). The method further includes providing a thermal sink coupled to the microchannels. The thermal sink is configured to transfer heat energy to or from the microchannels. Further, the method includes flowing a fluid through the microchannels.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种方法，其包括操作电化学能量产生装置或电化学能量产生装置。 该方法包括提供具有外表面和内表面的壳体。 该方法还包括联接壳体内的至少一个部件。 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。 该方法包括形成耦合到壳体的内表面或至少一个内部部件中的至少一个的多个微通道。 至少一个微通道至少部分由高导热性材料形成。 高导热材料具有高k值，高k值大于约410W /（m * K）。 该方法还包括提供耦合到微通道的散热器。 散热器被配置为将热能传递到微通道或从微通道传递热能。 此外，该方法包括使流体流过微通道。

公开(公告)号：US20100304252A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12455015

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 ,  H01M10/42 ,  G06F19/00

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 altering the temperature of 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 fluid control system as a function of current draw from the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device, the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device 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 cool 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. Further, the method includes providing an electrical characteristic sensor coupled to the electrical energy storage device or the electrochemical energy generation device and 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，其包括改变电能存储装置的温度或电化学能量生成装置包括配置具有控制算法的控制器，以控制流体控制系统的动作，作为从电能存储器 设备或电化学能量产生装置，电能存储装置或电化学能发生装置，其被配置为提供电流。 该方法还包括为电能存储装置或电化学能量发生装置提供A微通道热控制系统。 微通道热控制系统被配置为冷却电能存储装置或电化学能生成装置的至少一部分。 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。 此外，该方法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量产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。

公开(公告)号：US20100280707A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12798910

申请日：2010-04-13

Applicant: Philip A. Eckhoff ,  William Gates ,  Peter L. Hagelstein ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Robert Langer ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Erez Lieberman ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Michael Schnall-Levin ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Philip A. Eckhoff ,  William Gates ,  Peter L. Hagelstein ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Robert Langer ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Erez Lieberman ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Michael Schnall-Levin ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/085 ,  G07C5/008 ,  G08G1/0104

Abstract: A method may include, but is not limited to, receiving at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for a hybrid vehicle and forwarding to an off-site entity the at least one of the status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or the status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 方法可以包括但不限于接收指示可燃燃料利用的状态或表示混合动力车辆的电力利用的状态中的至少一个，并且向异地实体转发至少一个状态指示 可燃燃料利用率或指示车辆电力利用的状态。

公开(公告)号：US20100280706A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12798909

申请日：2010-04-13

Applicant: Philip A. Eckhoff ,  William Gates ,  Peter L. Hagelstein ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Robert Langer ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Erez Lieberman ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Michael Schnall-Levin ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

Inventor： Philip A. Eckhoff ,  William Gates ,  Peter L. Hagelstein ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Robert Langer ,  Eric C. Leuthardt ,  Erez Lieberman ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Michael Schnall-Levin ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood, JR.

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G07C5/085 ,  B60K6/48 ,  B60W10/08 ,  G01N33/0075 ,  G07C5/008

Abstract: A method may include, but is not limited to, querying a hybrid vehicle for at least one of a status indicative of combustible fuel utilization or a status indicative of electricity utilization for the vehicle.

Abstract translation: 一种方法可以包括但不限于对指示可燃燃料利用的状态或指示车辆的电力利用的状态中的至少一个查询混合动力车辆。