Actuators with diaphragm and methods of operating same

    公开(公告)号:US20060146096A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-07-06

    申请号:US11104670

    申请日:2005-04-13

    Abstract: Actuator assemblies comprise an actuator element and two piezoelectric assemblies, with the two piezoelectric assemblies being configured and arranged for controlling movement of the actuator element. In some example implementations, the first piezoelectric assembly and the second piezoelectric assembly are constructed and arranged so that a temperature dependency of the first piezoelectric assembly is cancelled by the temperature dependency of the second piezoelectric assembly. In a first example embodiment, a first piezoelectric assembly comprises a first or main piezoelectric diaphragm connected to the actuator element for displacing the actuator element in response to displacement of the first piezoelectric diaphragm. The first piezoelectric diaphragm is mounted to a movable carriage. A second piezoelectric diaphragm, which comprises the second piezoelectric assembly, is connected to the carriage for displacing the carriage in response to displacement of the second piezoelectric diaphragm. A driver applies electrical signals to the first piezoelectric diaphragm and the second piezoelectric diaphragm for causing the first piezoelectric diaphragm and the second piezoelectric diaphragm to displace in the same direction. In a second example embodiment, the actuator element is at least partially situated in a housing wherein the actuator element is capable of reciprocating movement. Within the housing the actuator element at least partially defines a first variable fluidic chamber and a second variable fluidic chamber. The first piezoelectric assembly comprises a first variable reservoir connected to the first variable fluidic chamber; the second piezoelectric assembly comprises a second variable reservoir connected to the second variable fluidic chamber. A first working fluid occupies the first variable reservoir and the first variable fluidic chamber; a second working fluid occupies the second variable reservoir and the second variable fluidic chamber. A driver applies signals to the piezoelectric material comprising the first variable reservoir and the second variable reservoir for causing the first variable reservoir to contract and the second variable reservoir to expand during an extension movement of the actuator element, and for causing the first variable reservoir to expand and the second variable reservoir to contract during a withdrawal movement of the actuator element.

    Method and apparatus for scanning a key or button matrix

    公开(公告)号:US20060007023A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-12

    申请号:US10888666

    申请日:2004-07-08

    CPC classification number: H03M11/20

    Abstract: An improved key matrix scanning technique conducts a first pre-scan on a first array of connections in a key matrix to identify any activated keys or buttons associated with the first array. A second sub-scan is conducted on a second array of connections in the key matrix but only for the connections in the first array that are detected as having activated keys.

    Anomaly-driven software switch to capture event responses and automate recovery
    84.
    发明申请
    Anomaly-driven software switch to capture event responses and automate recovery 失效
    异常驱动的软件切换以捕获事件响应并自动恢复

    公开(公告)号:US20050278789A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-15

    申请号:US10857592

    申请日:2004-05-28

    CPC classification number: G06F11/0793 G06F11/0706 G06F11/366

    Abstract: Anomaly-driven software for capturing and automating responses to computer anomalies is disclosed. Computer anomalies are processed by identifying the occurrence of an anomaly and correcting the computer anomaly by initiating a stored corrective action based on a user's input for resolving the anomaly.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于捕获和自动化对计算机异常的响应的异常驱动的软件。 通过基于用户的输入来启动存储的纠正措施来解决异常,来处理计算机异常,通过识别异常的发生并校正计算机异常。

    Blended torque estimation for automatic transmission systems
    85.
    发明申请
    Blended torque estimation for automatic transmission systems 有权
    自动变速器系统的扭矩估计

    公开(公告)号:US20050246084A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-11-03

    申请号:US10836660

    申请日:2004-04-30

    Abstract: A torque prediction module for an automatic transmission system includes a throttle-based torque prediction module. The throttle-based torque prediction module determines a first predicted torque of an engine in a vehicle that is based on a position of a throttle, an ambient air pressure, an intake temperature, and an engine speed. A torque offset module determines a torque offset that is based on the first predicted torque and a second predicted torque of the engine that is based on a mass airflow in an intake manifold of the engine. A blended torque module determines a third predicted torque of the engine that is based on the torque offset and the second predicted torque. A line pressure control module adjusts a line pressure of the automatic transmission based on the third predicted torque. An ECCC control module adjusts an amount of slip in an ECCC based on the third predicted torque.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于自动变速器系统的转矩预测模块包括基于节气门的转矩预测模块。 基于节气门的扭矩预测模块基于节气门的位置,环境空气压力,进气温度和发动机速度来确定车辆中的发动机的第一预测转矩。 扭矩偏移模块确定基于第一预测转矩和基于发动机的进气歧管中的质量气流的发动机的第二预测扭矩的扭矩偏移。 混合扭矩模块确定基于扭矩偏移和第二预测扭矩的发动机的第三预测扭矩。 线路压力控制模块基于第三预测转矩来调节自动变速器的管路压力。 ECCC控制模块根据第三预测扭矩来调整ECCC中的滑移量。

    Microwave sheets
    86.
    发明申请
    Microwave sheets 有权
    微波床单

    公开(公告)号:US20050133501A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-23

    申请号:US10989932

    申请日:2004-11-16

    Applicant: David Wright

    Inventor: David Wright

    Abstract: A device for covering food (306) during microwave heating includes a microwavable flexible sheet (100) having a substantially smooth, food-facing surface (102) that is free of openings. The sheet (100) has a configuration and weight distribution for draping the sheet (100) over the food (306) on a food-containing rigid structure (304) such that the sheet (100) contacts at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the food-containing rigid structure (304) creating at least a partial enclosure around the food (306). During microwave heating, the at least a partial enclosure around the food (306) substantially contains food-splattering (308) inside while allowing build-up of steam (312) to escape through an opening (310) between the sheet (100) and the at least a portion of the outer perimeter of the food-containing rigid structure (304).

    Abstract translation: 用于在微波加热期间覆盖食品(306)的装置包括具有基本平滑的面向食物的表面(102)的微波加热柔性片(100),其不具有开口。 片材(100)具有用于将食品(306)上的片材(100)覆盖在含食物刚性结构(304)上的构造和重量分布,使得片材(100)接触外周的至少一部分 的食物刚性结构(304),其围绕食物(306)产生至少一部分包围物。 在微波加热期间,食物(306)周围的至少一个部分外壳在内部基本上含有食物飞溅(308),同时允许蒸汽(312)积聚通过片材(100)和 所述含食物刚性结构(304)的外周的至少一部分。

    Retroelement vector system for amplification and delivery of nucleotide sequences in plants
    87.
    发明申请
    Retroelement vector system for amplification and delivery of nucleotide sequences in plants 审中-公开
    用于扩增和递送植物中核苷酸序列的逆转载体系统

    公开(公告)号:US20050048652A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-03

    申请号:US10920768

    申请日:2004-08-18

    CPC classification number: C12N15/8213 C12N15/8202

    Abstract: A novel mini-retrotransposon vector system is provided for integrating foreign DNA into plants. The invention includes a novel vector comprising a truncated and modified retroelement which includes the 5′ and 3′ LTR regions that provide transcription initiation and termination sites as well as the cis acting sequences required for reverse transcription. Novel vectors, plant cells, and methods of using the same are disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种新颖的小型反转录转座子载体系统,用于将外来DNA整合到植物中。 本发明包括一种新颖的载体,其包含截短和修饰的逆转录酶,其包括提供转录起始和终止位点的5'和3'LTR区以及逆转录所需的顺式作用序列。 公开了新型载体,植物细胞及其使用方法。

    Electric fan
    88.
    外观设计
    Electric fan 失效
    电扇

    公开(公告)号:USD461552S1

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-13

    申请号:US29152579

    申请日:2001-12-27

    Applicant: David Wright

    Designer: David Wright

    Method of controlling zoological and aquatic plant growth
    89.
    发明授权
    Method of controlling zoological and aquatic plant growth 有权
    控制动植物和水生植物生长的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06340468B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-01-22

    申请号:US09506017

    申请日:2000-02-17

    CPC classification number: A01N35/06 C02F2303/04

    Abstract: A method of controlling or inhibiting the growth of aquatic plants and animals applies an effective amount of an active compound. The active compounds are selected from the group consisting of quinones, anthraquinones, naphthalenediones, quinine, warfarin, coumarins, amphotalide, cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, phenidione, pirdone, sodium rhodizonate, apirulosin and thymoquinone. The compounds are particularly effective for treating ballast water of ships to control the relocation of plants and animals contained in the ballast water.

    Abstract translation: 控制或抑制水生植物和动物生长的方法应用有效量的活性化合物。 活性化合物选自醌,蒽醌,萘二酮,奎宁,华法林,香豆素,双酚A,环己二烯-1,4-二酮,苯二酮,ird酮,芸香酸钠,阿鲁鲁环素和胸腺醌。 这些化合物对于处理船舶的压载水特别有效,以控制压载水中所含的植物和动物的搬迁。

    Combination shower head and scrub brush
    90.
    发明授权
    Combination shower head and scrub brush 失效
    组合淋浴头和擦洗刷

    公开(公告)号:US6151728A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-28

    申请号:US415750

    申请日:1999-10-12

    CPC classification number: A47K7/046 B05B1/18 B05B15/061

    Abstract: Combination shower head and scrub brush with a flexible hose and attachment to fasten to a standard shower spigot, a hanging bracket secured to the standard shower spigot that releasably secures the combination shower head and brush head assembly, an extendible and retractable handle shaft having a hollow interior portion to accept the flow of water, an enclosed chamber containing pair of water flow director hoses and a liquid soap holding portion, a paddle wheel located within said enclosed chamber powered by water emanating from the first said hose, a shower head integral to the outer body of said enclosed chamber connected to said second water hose, a selector valve and associated selector knob to direct water into said first hose or said second hose, a liquid soap release valve and associated push button to dispense soap into a sponge portion secured to the outer body of said enclosure, a reclosable cap located on the outer surface of said enclosed chamber for the purpose of filling said chamber with liquid soap, a replaceable and removable scrub brush mounted onto a circular plate capable of being rotated by said water driven paddle wheel, and a plurality of alternate scrub brushes for cleaning surfaces other than the human body.

    Abstract translation: 组合淋浴头和擦洗刷具有柔性软管和附件以固定到标准淋浴插口,固定到标准淋浴插头上的悬挂支架,其可释放地固定组合喷头和刷头组件,可伸缩的手柄轴,其具有中空 用于接受水流的内部部分,包含一对水流导向软管和液体肥皂保持部分的封闭室,位于由所述第一软管发出的水供电的所述封闭室内的桨轮, 所述封闭室的外部主体连接到所述第二水管,选择阀和相关联的选择旋钮,用于将水引导到所述第一软管或所述第二软管中;液体皂释放阀和相关联的按钮,用于将肥皂分配到固定到 所述外壳的外主体,位于所述封闭室的外表面上用于填充物的可再封闭盖 g,所述室具有液体肥皂,安装在能够被所述水驱动桨轮旋转的圆板上的可替换和可移除的擦洗刷,以及用于清洁除人体以外的表面的多个交替擦洗刷。

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