公开(公告)号：US08156750B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US12181423

申请日：2008-07-29

Applicant: John Michael Butorac ,  Timothy Thomas Pearson

Inventor： John Michael Butorac ,  Timothy Thomas Pearson

IPC: F25B41/04

CPC classification number: F25B49/02 ,  F25B2600/21 ,  F25B2600/2513 ,  F25B2700/1933 ,  F25B2700/21151

Abstract: A vapor compression refrigeration system including components capable of determining the superheat at a compressor inlet is provided. The vapor compression refrigeration system may include sensors capable of making measurements from which the superheat at the compressor inlet may be determined. The vapor compression refrigeration system may be operable to compare the determined superheat level at the inlet to the compressor to a desired superheat level and generate a new evaporator discharge superheat level target for one or more evaporators operatively interconnected to the compressor to affect the superheat at the compressor inlet. The vapor compression refrigeration system may be operable to broadcast the new evaporator discharge superheat level target to the one or more evaporators over a communications bus. The vapor compression refrigeration system may update and broadcast the evaporator discharge superheat level target at programmed intervals.

Abstract translation: 提供了包括能够确定压缩机入口处的过热的部件的蒸汽压缩式制冷系统。 蒸汽压缩制冷系统可以包括能够进行测量的传感器，可以确定压缩机入口处的过热。 蒸汽压缩制冷系统可操作以将所确定的压缩机入口处的过热水平与期望的过热水平进行比较，并产生用于一个或多个可操作地与压缩机相连的蒸发器的新的蒸发器排放过热水平目标，以影响压缩机过热 压缩机入口。 蒸汽压缩式制冷系统可以用于通过通信总线将新的蒸发器排放过热水平目标广播到一个或多个蒸发器。 蒸气压缩制冷系统可以以编程间隔更新和广播蒸发器排放过热水平目标。

公开(公告)号：US20100328199A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12495576

申请日：2009-06-30

Applicant: DOUGLAS PIASECKI ,  THOMAS S. DAVID ,  TIMOTHY THOMAS RUEGER ,  STEFAN MASTOVICH ,  JIA-HAU LIU

Inventor： DOUGLAS PIASECKI ,  THOMAS S. DAVID ,  TIMOTHY THOMAS RUEGER ,  STEFAN MASTOVICH ,  JIA-HAU LIU

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  H03B5/12

CPC classification number: G09G3/18 ,  G09G3/3622 ,  G09G2330/028

Abstract: An LCD controller includes a charge pump circuit for generating a charge voltage responsive to an external voltage and a clock signal. An oscillator generates the clock signal responsive to at least one bias voltage. The oscillator has a high power mode of operation and a low power mode of operation. Bias circuitry for applies the at least one bias voltage to the oscillator. The at least one bias voltage is applied to the oscillator from an external source in the high power mode of operation and the at least one bias voltage is applied to the oscillator from a source within the oscillator in the low power mode of operation. An LCD driver voltage circuit generates a plurality of LCD driver voltages for driving segments of an LCD display responsive to the charge voltage.

Abstract translation: LCD控制器包括用于产生响应于外部电压和时钟信号的充电电压的电荷泵电路。 振荡器响应于至少一个偏置电压产生时钟信号。 振荡器具有高功率工作模式和低功耗工作模式。 用于将至少一个偏置电压施加到振荡器的偏置电路。 在高功率工作模式下，至少一个偏置电压从外部源施加到振荡器，并且至少一个偏置电压在低功耗工作模式下从振荡器内的源施加到振荡器。 LCD驱动器电压电路响应于充电电压产生用于驱动LCD显示器段的多个LCD驱动器电压。

公开(公告)号：US20100274600A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12429049

申请日：2009-04-23

Applicant: Nitin Shenoy ,  Joanna Brown ,  Timothy Thomas ,  Cheryl Koenig ,  Michael Kirby

Inventor： Nitin Shenoy ,  Joanna Brown ,  Timothy Thomas ,  Cheryl Koenig ,  Michael Kirby

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06F1/24 ,  G06F21/02 ,  G06F11/20

CPC classification number: G03G15/55 ,  G03G15/5079 ,  G03G15/553 ,  G06Q10/06 ,  G06Q10/063112 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/20 ,  H04N1/00344

Abstract: A method and system for managing field convertible operator replaceable components associated with a rendering device. A file that defines a set of operator replaceable components can be created and remotely installed on the device. The replaceable components associated with the device can be easily changed from a designation as a customer service engineer replacement component to an operator replacement component and vice versa. A determination that an operator is allowed to replace the component can be made based on a training level provided to the operator, the component availability, a usage pattern, and/or a security level. Such an approach enables the operator to perform the majority of maintenance on the device without requiring the services of a field engineer.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理与呈现设备相关联的场转换操作员可替换组件的方法和系统。 可以创建定义一组操作员可替换组件的文件，并远程安装在设备上。 与设备相关联的可替换组件可以容易地从作为客户服务工程师更换组件的指定改变为操作者替换组件，反之亦然。 允许操作者被允许替换组件的确定可以基于提供给操作者的训练级别，组件可用性，使用模式和/或安全级别进行。 这种方法使得操作者能够在不需要现场工程师的服务的情况下执行设备上的大部分维护。

公开(公告)号：US07382300B1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11564331

申请日：2006-11-29

Applicant: Kartik Nanda ,  John L. Melanson ,  Timothy Thomas Rueger

Inventor： Kartik Nanda ,  John L. Melanson ,  Timothy Thomas Rueger

IPC: H03M3/00

CPC classification number: H03M3/346 ,  H03M3/332 ,  H03M3/334 ,  H03M3/43 ,  H03M3/438 ,  H03M3/474

Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) integrated circuit including an interleaved delta-sigma analog to digital converter (ADC) provides for reduced noise in the ADC conversions. The ADC is operated intermittently and the balance of the digital circuits forming the system are halted while the conversions take place. The halted portion of the system may include an output low-pass filter of the ADC. The system may include a processor core or other logic having a clock frequency unrelated to the ADC modulator clock frequency that is not otherwise clock-managed to reduce noise induced in the converter output by the operation of the core or other logic.

Abstract translation: 包括交错式Δ-Σ模数转换器（ADC）的片上系统（SoC）集成电路可提供ADC转换中的降低的噪声。 ADC间歇性运行，形成系统的数字电路的平衡在转换发生时停止。 系统的暂停部分可以包括ADC的输出低通滤波器。 该系统可以包括处理器核心或具有与ADC调制器时钟频率无关的时钟频率的其它逻辑，否则不是由时钟管理以便通过核心或其他逻辑的操作来减少在转换器输出中感应的噪声。

公开(公告)号：US07317411B1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-08

申请号：US11534195

申请日：2006-09-21

Applicant: Kartik Nanda ,  Timothy Thomas Rueger

Inventor： Kartik Nanda ,  Timothy Thomas Rueger

IPC: H03M3/00

CPC classification number: H03M3/334 ,  H03M3/332 ,  H03M3/43 ,  H03M3/452

Abstract: A delta-sigma having quantizer code pattern detection controlled dither reduces the probability of “stuck” code sequences that occur when the input signal and feedback signal are equal and thus no quantizer output change occurs. In particular, in modulators that are periodically reset, the pattern detection and dither control reduce the probability of a stuck code sequence at startup. A pattern detection circuit detects a sequence of unchanging quantizer output values and injects a signal at the quantizer input to cause the quantizer to change levels. The injected signal may be a dither signal that is increased in amplitude in response to the detection of unchanging code sequences and then decreased when the quantizer output changes.

Abstract translation: 具有量化器码模式检测控制抖动的Δ-sigma降低了当输入信号和反馈信号相等时发生的“卡”码序列的概率，因此不会发生量化器输出变化。 特别地，在周期性复位的调制器中，模式检测和抖动控制降低了在启动时卡片代码序列的概率。 模式检测电路检测不变量化器输出值的序列，并在量化器输入端注入信号，使量化器变化电平。 注入的信号可以是响应于不变代码序列的检测而在幅度上增加的抖动信号，然后当量化器输出改变时减小。

公开(公告)号：US20070206686A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11325876

申请日：2006-01-05

Applicant: Frederick Vook ,  Timothy Thomas ,  Xiangyang Zhuang

Inventor： Frederick Vook ,  Timothy Thomas ,  Xiangyang Zhuang

IPC: H04K1/10

CPC classification number: H04B7/0671

Abstract: Cyclic-shift diversity transmission and optional per-subcarrier transmit beamforming within a same time interval (e.g., OFDM symbol interval) takes place. The CSD transmission technique circularly shifts the IFFT output prior to any cyclic prefix insertion and has the effect of putting a subcarrier and antenna dependent phase shift in the effective channel response from each transmit antenna. To properly perform transmit adaptive array (TXAA) transmission within an OFDM symbol interval that is being circularly shifted by the CSD transmission technique, the TXAA weights will account for the frequency domain phase shift created by the CSD circular shift operation.

Abstract translation: 发生在相同时间间隔（例如，OFDM符号间隔）内的循环移位分集传输和可选的每副载波发射波束形成。 CSD传输技术在任何循环前缀插入之前循环移位IFFT输出，并且具有将每个发射天线的有效信道响应中的副载波和天线相关相移放在有效信道响应中的作用。 为了在通过CSD传输技术循环移位的OFDM符号间隔内适当地执行发射自适应阵列（TXAA）传输，TXAA权重将考虑由CSD循环移位操作产生的频域相移。

公开(公告)号：US20070107738A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-17

申请号：US11281083

申请日：2005-11-17

Applicant: Vernon Barnes ,  John Nelson ,  Timothy Thomas

Inventor： Vernon Barnes ,  John Nelson ,  Timothy Thomas

IPC: A24C5/00

CPC classification number: A24C5/02

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing small quantities of cigarettes in a substantially simultaneous fashion while maintaining consistent quality between the cigarettes. The apparatus provides for arranging loose tobacco into tobacco charges and simultaneously inserting the charges into pre-formed tubular cigarette wrappers.

Abstract translation: 一种用于以基本上同时的方式制造少量香烟的装置和方法，同时保持香烟之间的一致质量。 该装置提供将松散的烟草布置在烟草充电中并同时将电荷插入预先形成的管状香烟包装纸中。

公开(公告)号：US20070068540A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11234834

申请日：2005-09-23

Applicant: Timothy Thomas ,  Robert Benford ,  Barry Fagg

Inventor： Timothy Thomas ,  Robert Benford ,  Barry Fagg

IPC: A24C5/47

CPC classification number: A24D3/0229 ,  A24C5/47 ,  A24D3/0216 ,  A24D3/0287 ,  A24D3/0295 ,  A24D3/061 ,  Y10S493/941

Abstract: Apparatus incorporating a filter tow processing unit adapted to supply filter tow to a continuous rod forming unit includes an object insertion unit that positions objects within the filter tow to manufacture a filter rod containing objects positioned at predetermined intervals. The apparatus also includes an upper hopper that acts as a reservoir for a plurality of objects, and provides for supply of objects to a lower hopper. The lower hopper is shaped so that objects are stacked therein. The bottom of the lower hopper is shaped so as to cooperate with a portion of upper region of a rotating wheel. The peripheral face of the rotating wheel incorporates a plurality of spaced pockets, each pocket being of sufficient shape and size to accommodate one object. Objects within the lower hopper are aligned in a single line along a portion of the peripheral face in the upper region of the rotating wheel. Each object then is positioned at predetermined intervals within a continuous supply of filter material. Then, the filter material is formed into a continuous rod having individual objects positioned at predetermined spaced intervals within that rod. The continuous rod then is subdivided at predetermined intervals so as to form a plurality of filter rods (e.g., four-up filter rods containing four spaced objects).

Abstract translation: 包括适于向连续棒形成单元供应过滤丝束的过滤丝束处理单元的装置包括物体插入单元，其将过滤器丝束内的物体定位，以制造包含以预定间隔定位的物体的过滤杆。 该装置还包括上料斗，其用作多个物体的储存器，并且提供物品供给下料斗。 下料斗被成形为使物体堆叠在其中。 下料斗的底部成形为与旋转轮的上部区域的一部分配合。 旋转轮的外周面包括多个间隔开的凹穴，每个口袋具有足够的形状和尺寸以容纳一个物体。 下料斗内的物体沿着旋转轮的上部区域中的周边面的一部分排成一行。 然后每个物体以连续供应的过滤材料的预定间隔定位。 然后，将过滤材料形成为连续的杆，其具有以该杆内的预定间隔设置的各个物体。 然后连续杆以预定间隔被细分，以便形成多个过滤杆（例如，包含四个间隔开的物体的四个过滤棒）。

公开(公告)号：US20060272653A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11143923

申请日：2005-06-01

Applicant: Timothy Thomas

Inventor： Timothy Thomas

IPC: A24C1/36

CPC classification number: A24C5/40 ,  A24C5/06 ,  A24C5/12 ,  B26D1/16 ,  B26D3/16 ,  B26D7/01

Abstract: A device and method for trimming tobacco filler from the ends of cigarettes that are supported by a cartridge. The device provides a blade for cutting the tobacco filler.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从由药筒支撑的香烟末端修整烟草填料的装置和方法。 该装置提供用于切割烟草填料的叶片。

公开(公告)号：US20060245190A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11476993

申请日：2006-06-27

Applicant: Chris Thompson ,  David McFerrin ,  Joe Counts ,  Paul Morgan ,  Timothy Thomas

Inventor： Chris Thompson ,  David McFerrin ,  Joe Counts ,  Paul Morgan ,  Timothy Thomas

IPC: F21V11/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0001 ,  G09F9/33 ,  G09F13/22

Abstract: A signage device (10) in which a housing (12) receives a circuit board (30) having a plurality of spaced-apart light sources (38) to define at least one symbol and a light-blocking sheet (60) having a message channel with opposing adjacent spaced-apart side walls. A light emitting surface closes a distal portion of the message channel, wherein light from the light sources communicates from the light emitting surface of the message channel.

Abstract translation: 一种标牌装置（10），其中壳体（12）接收具有多个间隔开的光源（38）以限定至少一个符号的电路板（30）和具有消息的遮光片（60） 通道与相对相邻的间隔开的侧壁。 发光表面封闭消息通道的远端部分，其中来自光源的光从消息通道的发光表面通信。