公开(公告)号：US20140369806A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14304219

申请日：2014-06-13

Applicant: Dave Fletcher ,  Brian M. Graichen ,  Keith Hampton ,  Matt Gilmer ,  James H. Miller ,  Steve Long

Inventor： Dave Fletcher ,  Brian M. Graichen ,  Keith Hampton ,  Matt Gilmer ,  James H. Miller ,  Steve Long

IPC: F04D27/00

CPC classification number: F04D27/003 ,  F02B37/16 ,  F02B37/164 ,  F02B2037/125 ,  F02D41/0007 ,  F02M21/0215 ,  F02M35/10229 ,  Y02T10/144 ,  Y02T10/32 ,  Y02T10/42

Abstract: An engine system having a compressor coupled to an engine and supplying air to an intake manifold, a throttle controlling the supply of air from the compressor to the intake manifold, a compressor recirculation valve (CRV) having a pneumatic control chamber, and a throttle aspirator having its motive section in fluid communication with an inlet of the throttle and its discharge section in fluid communication with an outlet of the throttle and its suction port in fluid communication with the pneumatic control chamber of the CRV. Such an engine system automatically minimizes surge during boost without a control system activating the CRV. Here, the CRV operates purely on the changes in pressure within the system forming a loop that resets itself. In another embodiment, a gate valve and a vacuum canister may be included rather than having the throttle aspirator directly connected to the CRV's pneumatic control chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种发动机系统，其具有联接到发动机并将空气供给到进气歧管的压缩机，控制从压缩机向进气歧管供应空气的节气门，具有气动控制室的压缩机再循环阀（CRV）和节气门吸气器 其动力部分与节气门的入口流体连通，并且其排放部分与节流阀的出口及其吸入口流体连通，与CRV的气动控制室流体连通。 这样的发动机系统在升压期间自动最小化浪涌，而不需要启动CRV的控制系统。 在这里，CRV完全基于系统内的压力变化，形成一个重置自身的循环。 在另一个实施例中，可以包括闸阀和真空罐，而不是使节气门吸气器直接连接到CRV的气动控制室。

公开(公告)号：US08890397B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-18

申请号：US13116269

申请日：2011-05-26

Applicant: James Lykowski ,  Keith Hampton

Inventor： James Lykowski ,  Keith Hampton

IPC: H01T13/02 ,  H01T13/52 ,  H01T13/06 ,  H01T21/02

CPC classification number: H01T21/02 ,  H01T13/06 ,  H01T13/52 ,  H01T19/00 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: A corona igniter (20) includes a metal shell (32) with a corona reducing lip (38) spaced from an insulator (26) and being free of sharp edges (40) to prevent arcing (42) in a rollover region and concentrate the electrical field at an electrode firing end (48). The corona reducing lip (38) includes lip outer surfaces (88) being round, convex, concave, or curving continuously with smooth transitions (90) therebetween. The corona reducing lip (38) includes lip outer surfaces (88) presenting spherical lip radii (r1) being at least 0.004 inches. The corona igniter (20) also includes shell inner surfaces (104) and insulator outer surfaces (75) facing one another being free of sharp edges (40).

Abstract translation: 电晕点火器（20）包括具有与绝缘体（26）间隔开并且没有锋利边缘（40）的电晕减少唇缘（38）的金属壳（32），以防止在翻滚区域中的电弧（42）并且将 在电极烧结端（48）处的电场。 电晕减少唇缘（38）包括在其间具有平滑过渡（90）的连续的圆形，凸形，凹形或弯曲的唇部外表面（88）。 电晕减少唇缘（38）包括呈现至少0.004英寸的球形唇半径（r1）的唇外表面（88）。 电晕点火器（20）还包括壳体内表面（104）和彼此面对的绝缘体外表面（75），其没有锋利的边缘（40）。

公开(公告)号：US20130206096A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13370744

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: Keith Hampton ,  Miguel Azevedo

Inventor： Keith Hampton ,  Miguel Azevedo

IPC: F02F3/16 ,  F16J9/02 ,  B23P15/08

CPC classification number: F16J9/20 ,  Y10T29/49274 ,  Y10T29/49279

Abstract: A piston, piston ring and method of construction thereof is provided. The piston ring is L-shaped, having a first portion configured to extend upwardly from a ring groove of a piston along a top land of the piston and a second portion configured for receipt in the ring groove. The first and second portions of the ring have an enclosed hollow cooling chamber with a cooling medium disposed therein such that the cooling medium is free to flow internally to the piston ring groove and upwardly from the piston ring groove along the top land.

Abstract translation: 提供一种活塞，活塞环及其构造方法。 活塞环是L形的，具有第一部分，其构造成沿着活塞的顶部平台从活塞的环形槽向上延伸;以及第二部分，构造成用于容纳在环形槽中。 环的第一和第二部分具有封闭的中空冷却室，其中布置有冷却介质，使得冷却介质可自由地沿着顶部区域从活塞环槽向内流动到活塞环槽。

公开(公告)号：US08151781B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-10

申请号：US12685825

申请日：2010-01-12

Applicant: James D Lykowski ,  Keith Hampton

Inventor： James D Lykowski ,  Keith Hampton

IPC: F02P3/02 ,  H01T13/02

CPC classification number: H01T13/04 ,  H01T13/44 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49904

Abstract: An ignitor assembly constructed in accordance with one aspect of the invention has an upper inductor subassembly coupled to a lower firing end subassembly for relative pivot movement between the subassemblies. The upper inductor subassembly includes a tubular housing with inductor windings received therein with an upper electrical connector adjacent an upper end of the housing and a lower electrical connector adjacent a lower end of the housing. The lower firing end subassembly includes a ceramic insulator and a metal housing surrounding at least a portion of the ceramic insulator. The ceramic insulator has an electrical terminal extending from a terminal end and an electrode extending from a firing end. A flexible tube couples the upper inductor subassembly to the lower firing end subassembly and maintains the electrical terminal of the lower firing end subassembly in electrical contact with the lower electrical connector of the upper at a pivot joint.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的一个方面构造的点火器组件具有耦合到下部发射端子组件的上部电感器子组件，用于在子组件之间的相对枢转运动。 上部电感器子组件包括管状壳体，其中容纳有电感器绕组，其中邻近壳体的上端的上部电连接器和邻近壳体的下端的下部电连接器。 下部火焰端子组件包括陶瓷绝缘体和围绕陶瓷绝缘体的至少一部分的金属壳体。 陶瓷绝缘体具有从终端延伸的电端子和从烧制端延伸的电极。 柔性管将上部电感器子组件耦合到下部发射端子组件，并且将下部击发端子组件的电端子保持在枢轴接头处与上部的下部电连接器电接触。

公开(公告)号：US07695994B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11739172

申请日：2007-04-24

Applicant: Jun Liu ,  Keith Hampton

Inventor： Jun Liu ,  Keith Hampton

IPC: H01L21/00

CPC classification number: H01L45/124 ,  H01L45/06 ,  H01L45/144 ,  H01L45/1625 ,  H01L45/1666

Abstract: A method of forming a layer of material on a sidewall of a via with good thickness control. The method involves forming a layer of material with a conventional deposition process. The material formed on a field region surrounding the via is removed with a sputter etch process. Another layer of material is deposited thereon, wherein the sputter etch-deposition cycle is repeated as necessary to achieve a desired sidewall thickness. With this method, the thickness of the material deposited on the sidewall is linearly dependent on the number of process cycles, thus providing good thickness control. The method may be used to form a resistance variable material, e.g., a phase-change material, on a via sidewall for use in a memory element.

Abstract translation: 在具有良好厚度控制的通路的侧壁上形成材料层的方法。 该方法包括用常规沉积工艺形成一层材料。 通过溅射蚀刻工艺去除在通孔周围的场区域上形成的材料。 在其上沉积另一层材料，其中根据需要重复溅射蚀刻沉积循环以实现期望的侧壁厚度。 使用这种方法，沉积在侧壁上的材料的厚度在线性上取决于工艺循环的数量，从而提供良好的厚度控制。 该方法可以用于在用于存储元件的通孔侧壁上形成电阻变化材料，例如相变材料。

公开(公告)号：US07364644B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-29

申请号：US10230279

申请日：2002-08-29

Applicant: Jiutao Li ,  Keith Hampton ,  Allen McTeer

Inventor： Jiutao Li ,  Keith Hampton ,  Allen McTeer

IPC: C23C14/35

CPC classification number: H01L21/02631 ,  C23C14/0021 ,  C23C14/0623 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/3492 ,  C23C14/548 ,  H01L21/02266 ,  Y10S428/938 ,  Y10T428/12896

Abstract: A method of sputter depositing silver selenide and controlling the stoichiometry and nodular defect formations of a sputter deposited silver-selenide film. The method includes depositing silver-selenide using a sputter deposition process at a pressure of about 0.3 mTorr to about 10 mTorr. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, an RF sputter deposition process may be used preferably at pressures of about 2 mTorr to about 3 mTorr. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a pulse DC sputter deposition process may be used preferably at pressures of about 4 mTorr to about 5 mTorr.

Abstract translation: 溅射沉积硒化银并控制溅射沉积的硒化银膜的化学计量和结节缺陷形成的方法。 该方法包括使用溅射沉积工艺在约0.3mTorr至约10mTorr的压力下沉积硒化银。 根据本发明的一个方面，RF溅射沉积工艺可以优选地在约2mTorr至约3mTorr的压力下使用。 根据本发明的另一方面，脉冲DC溅射沉积工艺可优选地在约4mTorr至约5mTorr的压力下使用。

公开(公告)号：US07049009B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US11012154

申请日：2004-12-16

Applicant: Jiutao Li ,  Keith Hampton ,  Allen McTeer

Inventor： Jiutao Li ,  Keith Hampton ,  Allen McTeer

IPC: B32B15/00 ,  H01B1/02

CPC classification number: H01L21/02631 ,  C23C14/0021 ,  C23C14/0623 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/3492 ,  C23C14/548 ,  H01L21/02266 ,  Y10S428/938 ,  Y10T428/12896

Abstract: A method of sputter depositing silver selenide and controlling the stoichiometry and nodular defect formations of a sputter deposited silver-selenide film. The method includes depositing silver-selenide using a sputter deposition process at a pressure of about 0.3 mTorr to about 10 mTorr. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, an RF sputter deposition process may be used preferably at pressures of about 2 mTorr to about 3 mTorr. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a pulse DC sputter deposition process may be used preferably at pressures of about 4 mTorr to about 5 mTorr.

Abstract translation: 溅射沉积硒化银并控制溅射沉积的硒化银膜的化学计量和结节缺陷形成的方法。 该方法包括使用溅射沉积工艺在约0.3mTorr至约10mTorr的压力下沉积硒化银。 根据本发明的一个方面，RF溅射沉积工艺可以优选地在约2mTorr至约3mTorr的压力下使用。 根据本发明的另一方面，脉冲DC溅射沉积工艺可优选地在约4mTorr至约5mTorr的压力下使用。

公开(公告)号：US20050098428A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US11012154

申请日：2004-12-16

Applicant: Jiutao Li ,  Keith Hampton ,  Allen McTeer

Inventor： Jiutao Li ,  Keith Hampton ,  Allen McTeer

IPC: C23C14/00 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/54 ,  C30B23/02 ,  G11C11/34 ,  C23C14/32 ,  C25D3/46 ,  H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L21/02631 ,  C23C14/0021 ,  C23C14/0623 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/3492 ,  C23C14/548 ,  H01L21/02266 ,  Y10S428/938 ,  Y10T428/12896

Abstract: A method of sputter depositing silver selenide and controlling the stoichiometry and nodular defect formations of a sputter deposited silver-selenide film. The method includes depositing silver-selenide using a sputter deposition process at a pressure of about 0.3 mTorr to about 10 mTorr. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, an RF sputter deposition process may be used preferably at pressures of about 2 mTorr to about 3 mTorr. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, a pulse DC sputter deposition process may be used preferably at pressures of about 4 mTorr to about 5 mTorr.

Abstract translation: 溅射沉积硒化银并控制溅射沉积的硒化银膜的化学计量和结节缺陷形成的方法。 该方法包括使用溅射沉积工艺在约0.3mTorr至约10mTorr的压力下沉积硒化银。 根据本发明的一个方面，RF溅射沉积工艺可以优选地在约2mTorr至约3mTorr的压力下使用。 根据本发明的另一方面，脉冲DC溅射沉积工艺可优选地在约4mTorr至约5mTorr的压力下使用。

公开(公告)号：US06354265B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09693666

申请日：2000-10-20

Applicant: Keith Hampton ,  Kynan L. Church ,  William C. Dumphy ,  Richard L. Madden ,  David M. Preston

Inventor： Keith Hampton ,  Kynan L. Church ,  William C. Dumphy ,  Richard L. Madden ,  David M. Preston

IPC: F02D1304

CPC classification number: F01L13/065 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/181 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2760/004

Abstract: A compression release engine brake assembly adapted for use with an internal combustion engine, and an exhaust valve (29) operable to open in a normal exhaust lift event (FIG. 9) and in a brake lift event (FIG. 15). The engine includes an exhaust valve actuating mechanism (23,31,37) for imparting reciprocal movement to said exhaust valve (29) in response to rotation of a cam shaft (11) including a cam profile (13), a normal lift portion (17) and a brake lift portion (19). The assembly includes a lost motion device (75) moveable between a normal lost motion condition (FIG. 4) and an actuated condition (FIG. 14) in response to movement of an input member (91). An energy storage spring (117) is operable, after being compressed to an energy storage condition (FIG. 12) to be able to bias the input member (91) toward a second position, effecting the actuated condition of the lost motion device (75). A latching mechanism (99,103-113,129,131) is operable to first displace the energy storage spring (117) to a compressed condition, and then release it just before the cam follower (21) traverses the brake lift portion (19), in response to the pivotal movement of the rocker arm assembly (23) which comprises part of the exhaust valve actuating mechanism.

Abstract translation: 适于与内燃机一起使用的压缩释放发动机制动组件和可操作以在正常排气提升事件（图9）和制动器提升事件（图15）中打开的排气门）。 发动机包括排气门致动机构（23,31,37），用于响应于包括凸轮轮廓（13），普通提升部分（13）的凸轮轴（11）的旋转而向所述排气阀（29）进行往复运动， 17）和制动提升部（19）。 组件包括响应于输入构件（91）的移动而在正常的运动状态（图4）和致动状态（图14）之间移动的空动装置（75）。 能量储存弹簧（117）在被压缩到能量储存条件（图12）之后可操作以能够将输入构件（91）偏压到第二位置，从而实现空转装置（75）的致动状态 ）。 闭锁机构（99,103-113,129,131）可操作以首先将储能弹簧（117）移动到压缩状态，然后在凸轮从动件（21）横过制动器提升部分（19）之前，响应于 摇臂组件（23）的枢转运动，其包括排气门致动机构的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US5697333A

公开(公告)日：1997-12-16

申请号：US803339

申请日：1997-02-20

Applicant: Kynan L. Church ,  Keith Hampton ,  Jason J. McConnell ,  Brian K. Van Deusen

Inventor： Kynan L. Church ,  Keith Hampton ,  Jason J. McConnell ,  Brian K. Van Deusen

IPC: F01L13/00

CPC classification number: F01L13/0036 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L2820/031

Abstract: A valve control system for an internal combustion engine including a poppet valve (21) and high lift (15) and low lilt (31) cam lobes. A latchable rocker arm includes an outer rocker arm (33) and an inner rocker arm (35), and a slider mechanism (37) which is biased by a spring (67) to the high lilt mode (FIG. 1). An actuator assembly (27) includes and arm (103) biased by a spring (101) into engagement with the slider (37), biasing the slider toward the unlatched (low lift) mode (FIG. 2 ). The actuator (27) includes an electromagnetic coil (83) which moves an armature (87) into engagement with the arm (103), biasing the arm in opposition to the force of the actuator spring (101), but aided initially by the force of the slider spring (67).

Abstract translation: 一种用于内燃机的阀控制系统，其包括提升阀（21）和高升程（15）和低叶片（31）凸轮凸角。 可锁定的摇臂包括外摇臂（33）和内摇臂（35），以及由弹簧（67）偏压到高速模式（图1）的滑块机构。 致动器组件（27）包括通过弹簧（101）偏置成与滑块（37）接合的臂（103），将滑块朝向解锁（低提升）模式（图2）偏置。 致动器（27）包括电磁线圈（83），其使衔铁（87）与臂（103）接合，使臂相对于致动器弹簧（101）的力偏置，但最初由力 的滑块弹簧（67）。