公开(公告)号：US5951100A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US779925

申请日：1997-01-06

Applicant: Kip A. Ewing ,  John D. Goins ,  Mark A. Caye ,  David A. Smith

Inventor： Kip A. Ewing ,  John D. Goins ,  Mark A. Caye ,  David A. Smith

IPC: B60J7/047 ,  B60J7/057 ,  B60J7/00

CPC classification number: B60J7/047 ,  B60J7/0573

Abstract: A sunroof assembly (20) of an automotive vehicle employs dual sunroof panes, a pair of movable sunshades and a control system for operating the function thereof. In one aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly provides a substantially transparent front pane (22) which is slidable from a covering position to a retracted position and a substantially transparent rear pane (24) movable from a covering position to an open position. In another aspect of the present invention, a sunroof assembly (20) provides a pair of substantially transparent panes in combination with a front sunshade (26) and a rear sunshade (28). The sunshades are movable from a functional position to a stowed position. In a further aspect of the present invention, a control system (32) provides an electric switch assembly (30), electrical circuit and software for operating the panes and sunshades.

Abstract translation: 机动车辆的天窗组件（20）采用双天窗，一对可动遮阳板和用于操作其功能的控制系统。 在本发明的一个方面，天窗组件提供可从遮盖位置滑动到缩回位置的基本上透明的前窗玻璃（22），以及可从遮盖位置移动到打开位置的基本上透明的后窗玻璃（24）。 在本发明的另一方面，天窗组件（20）与前遮阳板（26）和后遮阳罩（28）组合提供一对基本上透明的窗玻璃。 遮阳篷可以从功能位置移动到收起位置。 在本发明的另一方面，一种控制系统（32）提供电开关组件（30），用于操作窗格和遮阳罩的电路和软件。

公开(公告)号：US5833329A

公开(公告)日：1998-11-10

申请号：US726327

申请日：1996-10-03

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  David J. Cousins ,  John M. Tagg ,  Phyllis S. Rabun

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  David J. Cousins ,  John M. Tagg ,  Phyllis S. Rabun

IPC: A47B43/00 ,  A47B96/06 ,  E04H1/12

CPC classification number: A47B43/00 ,  A47B96/06

Abstract: A lightweight rack structure is provided for use in a space station. The rack includes a deployable/folding rigid front frame including two side rails and upper and lower cross members connected to the two side rails. A flexible shell is connected to the front frame. The shell includes an upper wall portion, a lower wall portion, a pair of side wall portions and a rear wall portion. Support members are provided to support the flexible shell in a deployed position.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于空间站的轻型机架结构。 机架包括可展开/折叠的刚性前框架，其包括两个侧轨和连接到两个侧轨的上下横梁。 柔性外壳连接到前框架。 壳体包括上壁部分，下壁部分，一对侧壁部分和后壁部分。 提供支撑构件以在展开位置支撑柔性外壳。

公开(公告)号：US5568372A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US90406

申请日：1993-07-12

Applicant: David A. Smith

Inventor： David A. Smith

IPC: H02M3/335

CPC classification number: H02M3/33561 ,  H02M3/33507

Abstract: A detection circuit for use in an electrical power converter having at least one negative output rail, for detecting the voltage of the negative output rail and for converting the voltage to a positive output voltage. The detection circuit includes an input port for receiving the negative output rail voltage from an electrical power converter, an output port, a ground reference potential, a node having a voltage that is positive with respect to the ground reference potential, and a circuit for generating a measurement current from the node to the ground reference potential. The value of this measurement current is a function of the negative output rail voltage received at the input port. A circuit is further provided for generating an output voltage at the output port that is positive with respect to said ground reference potential and whose value is a function of said measurement current. The detection circuit can be used with conventional pulse-width modulators of switch mode power supplies in order to regulate the value of the negative rail voltage.

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有至少一个负输出导轨的电力转换器的检测电路，用于检测负输出导轨的电压并将电压转换成正输出电压。 检测电路包括用于从电力转换器接收负输出轨电压的输入端口，输出端口，接地参考电位，具有相对于接地参考电位为正的电压的节点，以及用于产生 从节点到地面参考电位的测量电流。 该测量电流的值是输入端口接收到的负输出轨电压的函数。 还提供电路，用于在输出端口处产生相对于所述接地参考电位为正的输出电压，其值为所述测量电流的函数。 检测电路可以与开关模式电源的常规脉宽调制器一起使用，以便调节负轨电压的值。

公开(公告)号：US5544471A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-13

申请号：US334767

申请日：1994-11-04

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  Robert J. Nestle

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  Robert J. Nestle

IPC: B65B25/14 ,  B31B19/98 ,  B65B63/04 ,  B65B35/30

CPC classification number: B31B19/98 ,  B65B63/04 ,  B31B2219/926

Abstract: An apparatus for clamping, folding and transferring a stack of flexible plastic bag products such as a stack of zippered plastic bags. The apparatus can be retrofitted in existing bag sealers used for producing and packaging a stack of plastic bags in order to produce novel shallower plastic bag products.

公开(公告)号：US5506617A

公开(公告)日：1996-04-09

申请号：US988560

申请日：1992-12-10

Applicant: Kenneth Parulski ,  Raymond J. Bouvy ,  David A. Smith ,  John J. Acello

Inventor： Kenneth Parulski ,  Raymond J. Bouvy ,  David A. Smith ,  John J. Acello

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  H04N1/00 ,  H04N1/21 ,  H04N5/225 ,  H04N5/232

CPC classification number: H04N1/00241 ,  G06F3/005 ,  H04N1/00236 ,  H04N1/2112 ,  H04N1/2137 ,  H04N5/2251 ,  H04N5/232 ,  H04N2101/00 ,  H04N2201/0034 ,  H04N2201/0077

Abstract: An electronic camera is provided as a module that attaches to the signal bus of a PC-compatible computer. The camera includes a minimum of components, particularly an image sensor and an A/D converter, and a PC-compatible interface connector for mating with a bus extension connector on the computer. By directly presenting digitized data from the camera to the signal bus of the computer through the bus connector, the camera can be kept relatively simple and the computer can be relied upon to perform image processing, storage, and display.

Abstract translation: 提供电子照相机作为连接到PC兼容计算机的信号总线的模块。 相机包括最少的组件，特别是图像传感器和A / D转换器，以及与计算机上的总线扩展连接器配合的PC兼容接口连接器。 通过直接通过总线连接器将相机的数字化数据呈现给计算机的信号总线，相机可以保持相对简单，并且依靠计算机进行图像处理，存储和显示。

公开(公告)号：US5428336A

公开(公告)日：1995-06-27

申请号：US133112

申请日：1993-10-12

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  Andrew V. Florentine

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  Andrew V. Florentine

IPC: H01H37/54

CPC classification number: H01H37/5427 ,  H01H2037/5463

Abstract: A thermally-responsive switch, designed to go open circuit in response to relatively low overload currents of the order of 2 amps and below, comprises a moulded plastics body capturing therein first and second simple copper wire terminals and having an internal chamber wherein a snap-acting bimetal blade of very low thickness is spot-welded to one of the wire terminals and carries a silver contact which co-operates in switching operations with the other wire terminal, the internal construction of the switch body chamber being arranged to provide physical support to the bimetal blade by way of the respective one of the wire terminals to which the bimetal blade is secured.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB92 / 00793 Sec。 371日期：1993年10月12日 102（e）日期1993年10月12日PCT提交1992年4月30日PCT公布。 WO92 / 20086 PCT公开号 日期：1992年11月12日。一种热响应开关，其设计为响应相对较低的2安培及以下的过载电流而开路，包括模制塑料体，其中捕获第一和第二简单铜线端子，并且具有 内部腔室，其中具有非常低厚度的卡扣式双金属刀片被点焊到线端子中的一个，并且携带与另一个线端子的开关操作协作的银触点，开关体室的内部结构 被布置成通过所述双金属刀片固定到的所述电线端子中的相应一个提供对所述双金属片的物理支撑。

公开(公告)号：US5410467A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-25

申请号：US28836

申请日：1993-03-10

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  Neal G. Stewart

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  Neal G. Stewart

IPC: H02M3/158 ,  H02M3/335 ,  H02M7/537

CPC classification number: H02M3/158 ,  H02M3/33576

Abstract: A Circuit for reversing the direction of current flow in a rectifying device of a power converter during a time interval just prior to when the rectifying device is to be rendered non-conductive is described. The current reversal substantially reduces or eliminates reverse-recovery currents in the rectifying device, which may cause short circuits and needlessly dissipates power. The circuit comprises an energy source, a magnetic storage device, and a switch for coupling the magnetic storage device to the energy source. The magnetic storage device may comprise an inductor or a transformer. The energy source may include a voltage source, the converter's input voltage, the output voltage, or a winding magnetically coupled to another magnetic storage device of the converter. The reversal circuit includes a circuit for coupling the reversing current to the rectifying device such that it partially or completely reverses the flow of current in the rectifying device.

Abstract translation: 描述了在整流装置变为非导通之前的时间间隔期间逆转功率转换器的整流装置中的电流的方向的电路。 电流反转大大减少或消除整流装置中的反向恢复电流，这可能引起短路并不必要地耗散功率。 电路包括能量源，磁存储装置和用于将磁存储装置耦合到能量源的开关。 磁存储装置可以包括电感器或变压器。 能量源可以包括电压源，转换器的输入电压，输出电压或磁耦合到转换器的另一磁存储装置的绕组。 反转电路包括用于将反向电流耦合到整流装置的电路，使得其部分或完全地逆转整流装置中的电流。

公开(公告)号：US5302080A

公开(公告)日：1994-04-12

申请号：US838621

申请日：1992-02-19

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  Robert J. Nestle

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  Robert J. Nestle

IPC: B31B19/98 ,  B65H31/18 ,  B65G57/16

CPC classification number: B65H31/18 ,  B31B19/98 ,  B31B2219/925 ,  B65H2701/191 ,  Y10S414/103

Abstract: A method and apparatus for stacking zippered plastic bags maintains the top bag of the stack in a generally horizontal relationship by controlling the position of a stacking table which supports the stack. At least a portion of the stacking table which supports the stack is gradually pivoted in the area of the bag zippers as a stack forms. Preferably, the stacking table is controlled to also maintain the top of the stack at a generally constant level while the stack is forming.

Abstract translation: 用于堆叠拉链塑料袋的方法和装置通过控制支撑堆叠的堆叠台的位置，将堆叠的顶部袋保持在大致水平的关系。 支撑堆叠的堆叠台的至少一部分以堆叠形式在袋拉链的区域中逐渐枢转。 优选地，堆叠台被控制以在堆叠形成时将堆叠的顶部保持在大致恒定的水平。

公开(公告)号：US5230744A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-27

申请号：US788002

申请日：1991-11-05

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  Clark M. Woody ,  Philip G. Velez ,  Herbert B. Geiger ,  Charles R. Amos, Jr.

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  Clark M. Woody ,  Philip G. Velez ,  Herbert B. Geiger ,  Charles R. Amos, Jr.

IPC: B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B08B9/087 ,  B31B19/74 ,  B65H5/22

CPC classification number: B08B9/087 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/007 ,  B08B1/04 ,  B65H5/226 ,  B31B2219/00 ,  B65H2301/531

Abstract: A method and apparatus for continuous cleaning of bag making machinery is provided. A single roll with a cleaning material attached thereto contacts a rotating drum to remove debris from the surface thereof. When the portion of the cleaning material in contact with the drum becomes saturated with debris, the roll is rotated to present fresh cleaning material to the surface of the drum. The compact design of the cleaning apparatus permits its use in the limited space found around bag making machinery.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于连续清洁制袋机械的方法和装置。 附着有清洁材料的单个辊接触旋转的滚筒以从其表面去除碎屑。 当与滚筒接触的清洁材料的部分变得饱和时，该辊旋转以将新鲜的清洁材料呈现到滚筒的表面。 清洁设备的紧凑设计允许其在制袋机械周围发现的有限空间中使用。

公开(公告)号：US5226870A

公开(公告)日：1993-07-13

申请号：US749943

申请日：1991-08-26

Applicant: David A. Smith ,  James A. LaCombe

Inventor： David A. Smith ,  James A. LaCombe

IPC: B65H29/24

CPC classification number: B65H29/243 ,  B65H2301/4212

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying gas to a vacuum drum device and which substantially reduces or eliminates the problem of particle and debris buildup in the vacuum passages of the device is provided. The apparatus supplies gas, preferably at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure, to the vacuum ports of a vacuum drum and includes a source of vacuum, a source of gas, and a rotatable vacuum drum. The drum includes a plurality of vacuum ports on the surface thereof, with the vacuum ports communicating with a plurality of vacuum passages extending generally outwardly from the interior of the drum. A valve alternately connects the passages to the vacuum source and to the source of gas. The selective exposure of the vacuum ports to either a source of vacuum or a source of gas prevents smoke, particles, and other contaminants from being drawn into the vacuum passages of the drum during operation of the system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将气体供应到真空鼓装置并且大大减少或消除了装置的真空通道中的颗粒和碎屑累积问题的方法和装置。 该装置优选以大于大气压力的压力将气体供应到真空鼓的真空端口，并且包括真空源，气源和可旋转真空鼓。 滚筒在其表面上包括多个真空口，真空口与多个从滚筒内部大致向外延伸的真空通道连通。 阀交替地将通道连接到真空源和气体源。 将真空端口选择性地暴露于真空源或气体源可防止烟雾，颗粒和其它污染物在系统运行期间被吸入滚筒的真空通道中。