公开(公告)号：US07024280B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-04

申请号：US10937798

申请日：2004-09-09

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark H. Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark H. Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot with an edge detector and two operating modes. The first operating mode is a remote control mode. The second operating mode is a processor controlled mode.

Abstract translation: 具有边缘检测器和两种操作模式的机器人。 第一种操作模式是遥控模式。 第二种操作模式是处理器控制模式。

公开(公告)号：US06958134B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10074082

申请日：2002-02-12

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L Lee

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L Lee

IPC: B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/74 ,  C01B13/11 ,  H01T23/00 ,  B01J19/08

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  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：US06955267B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-18

申请号：US10354558

申请日：2003-01-30

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

IPC: G11B33/04 ,  A47F7/00

CPC classification number: G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of DVD boxes or containers 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 DVD is moved to the top fan-out region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two DVD boxes in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of DVD selection. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 高容量电动机架将多个DVD盒或容器保持在彼此中可互相连接的支架中以形成可旋转的连续环。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直的齿条壳体内，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DVD移动到带的顶部扇出区域。 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。 优选实施例采用可互连的保持器，每个保持器保持两个并排配置的DVD盒。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于DVD选择。 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：US06611734B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-26

申请号：US10284110

申请日：2002-10-30

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  John Paul Reeves

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Charles E. Taylor ,  John Paul Reeves

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, arms with a hand grip, legs, several sensors, light elements, an audio system, and a video system. The sensors allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The light elements allow the robot to express moods. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video system allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes, including modes that allow the robot to operate autonomously. The robot may operate autonomously in an automatic mode, a security mode, a greet mode, and a monitor mode. Further, the robot is manipulated remotely.

Abstract translation: 机器人包括一个身体，手臂与手柄，腿，几个传感器，光元件，音频系统和视频系统。 传感器允许机器人与房间中的物体相互作用，并防止机器人从边缘移走或撞到障碍物中。 轻元素允许机器人表达情绪。 音频系统允许机器人检测和发送声音。 视频系统允许用户远程查看机器人前面的区域。 此外，机器人可以以多种模式操作，包括允许机器人自主操作的模式。 机器人可以在自动模式，安全模式，迎接模式和监视模式下自主操作。 此外，机器人被远程操纵。

公开(公告)号：US06604022B2

公开(公告)日：2003-08-05

申请号：US10235271

申请日：2002-09-05

Applicant: Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, arms with a hand grip, legs, several sensors, light elements, an audio system, and a video system. The sensors allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The light elements allow the robot to express moods. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video system allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes, including modes that allow the robot to operate autonomously. The robot may operate autonomously in an automatic mode, a security mode, a greet mode, and a monitor mode. Further, the robot is manipulated remotely.

Abstract translation: 机器人包括一个身体，手臂与手柄，腿，几个传感器，光元件，音频系统和视频系统。 传感器允许机器人与房间中的物体相互作用，并防止机器人从边缘移走或撞到障碍物中。 轻元素允许机器人表达情绪。 音频系统允许机器人检测和发送声音。 视频系统允许用户远程查看机器人前面的区域。 此外，机器人可以以多种模式操作，包括允许机器人自主操作的模式。 机器人可以在自动模式，安全模式，迎接模式和监视模式下自主操作。 此外，机器人被远程操纵。

公开(公告)号：US06588434B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US10188668

申请日：2002-07-02

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D1916

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 electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

公开(公告)号：US06585935B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US09197131

申请日：1998-11-20

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A61L922

CPC classification number: A47L23/20 ,  A43D3/1491 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: A footwear sanitizing device is insertable into footwear to be sanitized. The device includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects the footwear to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays disposed in a pair of electrode assemblies. Preferably each first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise at least one wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed toward the footwear being sanitizer.

Abstract translation: 鞋类消毒装置可插入待消毒的鞋类中。 该装置包括独立的离子发生器，其使鞋类受到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高压发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在设置在一对电极组件中的第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，每个第一阵列包括与金属环状结构间隔开的间隔开的至少一个金属销。 或者，第一阵列可以包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的至少一个线电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电离空气和臭氧的流出导向作为消毒剂的鞋类。

公开(公告)号：US06359549B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09669995

申请日：2000-09-25

Applicant: Shek Fai Lau ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: G08B310

CPC classification number: G10H1/26 ,  G08B3/10 ,  G10H2250/325 ,  G10H2250/421

Abstract: A sound generator includes a memory bank storing user-selectable recorded sounds, a microprocessor that can quasi-randomly time-delay at least one of the recorded sounds, and a mixer that can combine a user-selected recorded sound and the time-delayed sound for output by speakers or earphones. The microprocessor can also cause the output sound to include a microprocessor-selected one of the recorded sounds for inclusion during playback of a user-recorded sound.

Abstract translation: 声音发生器包括存储用户可选择记录的声音的存储体，可以对所记录的声音中的至少一个进行准随机时间延迟的微处理器，以及可以组合用户选择的记录声音和时间延迟声音的混合器 用于由扬声器或耳机输出。 微处理器还可以使输出声音包括微处理器选择的记录声音之一，以便在播放用户录制的声音期间包含。

公开(公告)号：US06267849B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09616689

申请日：2000-07-14

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Richard P. Noceti ,  Bradley C. Bockrath

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Richard P. Noceti ,  Bradley C. Bockrath

IPC: C07C2900

CPC classification number: C07C29/48 ,  C07C31/04

Abstract: A method for converting methane hydrates to methanol, as well as hydrogen, through exposure to light. The process includes conversion of methane hydrates by light where a radical initiator has been added, and may be modified to include the conversion of methane hydrates with light where a photocatalyst doped by a suitable metal and an electron transfer agent to produce methanol and hydrogen. The present invention operates at temperatures below 0° C., and allows for the direct conversion of methane contained within the hydrate in situ.

Abstract translation: 通过曝光将甲烷水合物转化成甲醇以及氢气的方法。 该方法包括通过添加自由基引发剂的光转化甲烷水合物，并且可以被修饰以包括用光转化甲烷水合物，其中由合适的金属和电子转移剂掺杂的光催化剂产生甲醇和氢。 本发明在低于0℃的温度下操作，并允许原位在水合物中直接转化甲烷。

公开(公告)号：US06189327B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09148843

申请日：1998-09-04

Applicant: Ted N. Strauss ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Ted N. Strauss ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: F25D500

CPC classification number: A61F7/10 ,  A41D13/0025 ,  A41D20/005 ,  A61F7/02 ,  A61F2007/0007 ,  A61F2007/0011 ,  A61F2007/0058 ,  A61F2007/0065 ,  A62B17/005 ,  F04D29/281

Abstract: A self-contained evaporative personal cooling device fits conformally around a user's neck or other body portion. The device includes at least one heat dissipating member that is urged conformably against the body portion to absorb heat therefrom. The device-facing side of this member preferably has a large surface area with a liquid-wickable surface. A liquid-retainable material contacts at least a portion of the wickable surface area and also defines at least one air plenum. Ambient air is moved along the plenum, preferably by a battery-powered fan. The air transfers heat from the member, cooling the user, and is exhausted from the device. A thermostat can sense temperature at the heat dissipating member to control duty cycle of the fan to prevent overcooling the user.

Abstract translation: 独立的蒸发式个人冷却装置适合于使用者的颈部或其他身体部分。 该装置包括至少一个散热构件，该散热构件被顺应地推靠在主体部分上以吸收热量。 该构件的面向装置的一侧优选具有大的表面积，具有液体可显示的表面。 液体保持材料接触可指示表面区域的至少一部分并且还限定至少一个空气增压室。 环境空气最好通过电池供电的风扇沿着通风室移动。 空气从构件传递热量，冷却使用者，并从设备中排出。 恒温器可以感测散热构件的温度，以控制风扇的占空比，以防止使用者过冷。