公开(公告)号：US20110212229A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-01

申请号：US13050852

申请日：2011-03-17

Applicant: James M. McLaughlin ,  Quan H. Nguyen ,  Christopher D. Collier ,  Eileen M. Nall ,  Lucas A. Marks ,  Carrie M. Rebhuhn

Inventor： James M. McLaughlin ,  Quan H. Nguyen ,  Christopher D. Collier ,  Eileen M. Nall ,  Lucas A. Marks ,  Carrie M. Rebhuhn

IPC: A23L2/00 ,  A47J31/44 ,  A47J31/40 ,  A47J31/42

CPC classification number: A47J31/3614

Abstract: A brewing system and method are disclosed for brewing a beverage, such as coffee or tea. The system includes an inline sensor or sensor array that intercepts the dispensing stream and measures the time dependent properties of the brewed liquid at a particular location as the liquid is dispensed. In a particular embodiment, the total dissolved solids is measured to produce a coffee signature, which is sent to a controller that uses the time-dependent data to perform one or more of the following: evaluate the quality of the brewed liquid, control the brewing process for subsequent brewing cycles; identify the blend or brand of brewed product; and/or determine when maintenance is needed or advisable for the brewing system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于酿造诸如咖啡或茶的饮料的酿造系统和方法。 该系统包括一个在线传感器或传感器阵列，其拦截分配流并且在分配液体时测量在特定位置处的冲泡液体的时间依赖性质。 在特定实施例中，测量总溶解固体以产生咖啡签名，其被发送到使用时间依赖数据执行以下一个或多个的控制器：评估冲泡液体的质量，控制酿造 后续酿造循环的过程; 确定酿造产品的混合或品牌; 和/或确定维修是否需要或建议酿造系统。

公开(公告)号：US07287990B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-30

申请号：US11490819

申请日：2006-07-21

Applicant: Christopher D. Collier ,  John S. Huffman ,  David Roberts

Inventor： Christopher D. Collier ,  John S. Huffman ,  David Roberts

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/648 ,  H01R11/12

Abstract: A method and apparatus for grounding cables (e.g., fiber cables or copper wire cables) used in networks such as the telecommunications networks are disclosed. For example, the apparatus comprises an enclosure having a plurality of metal posts, e.g., metallic bolts, (e.g. brass or copper) for connecting with cables and at least one grounding rod. The apparatus contains apertures for allowing cables and at least one grounding rod to be brought into the apparatus in order to reach the metal posts. The grounding rod is then connected to one of the posts, and one or more of the cables are also connected to one or more of the posts. In one embodiment, the apparatus employs a movable cover with a conducting member (e.g., a metal hinged plate) mounted onto the movable cover. In operation, the metal plate makes contact with all the posts and provides grounding to all the cables when the cover is in a closed position.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于诸如电信网络的网络中使用的用于接地电缆（例如，光纤电缆或铜线电缆）的方法和装置。 例如，该装置包括具有多个金属柱的外壳，例如用于与电缆连接的金属螺栓（例如黄铜或铜）和至少一个接地棒。 该装置包括用于允许电缆和至少一个接地棒进入设备以便到达金属柱的孔。 然后将接地棒连接到一个柱，并且一个或多个电缆也连接到一个或多个柱。 在一个实施例中，该装置采用具有安装到可移动盖上的导电构件（例如，金属铰链板）的可移动盖。 在操作中，当盖处于关闭位置时，金属板与所有的柱接触并提供所有电缆的接地。

公开(公告)号：US08623441B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-07

申请号：US13050852

申请日：2011-03-17

Applicant: James M. McLaughlin ,  Quan H. Nguyen ,  Christopher D. Collier ,  Eileen M. Nall ,  Lucas A. Marks ,  Carrie M. Rebhuhn

Inventor： James M. McLaughlin ,  Quan H. Nguyen ,  Christopher D. Collier ,  Eileen M. Nall ,  Lucas A. Marks ,  Carrie M. Rebhuhn

IPC: A47J31/44 ,  A23F5/26

CPC classification number: A47J31/3614

Abstract: A brewing system and method are shown for brewing a beverage, such as coffee or tea. The system includes an inline sensor or sensor array that intercepts the dispensing stream and measures the time dependent properties of the brewed liquid at a particular location as the liquid is dispensed. In a particular embodiment, the total dissolved solids is measured to produce a coffee signature, which is sent to a controller that uses the time-dependent data to perform one or more of the following: evaluate the quality of the brewed liquid, control the brewing process for subsequent brewing cycles; identify the blend or brand of brewed product; and/or determine when maintenance is needed or advisable for the brewing system.

Abstract translation: 显示了用于酿造诸如咖啡或茶的饮料的酿造系统和方法。 该系统包括一个在线传感器或传感器阵列，其拦截分配流并且在分配液体时测量在特定位置处的冲泡液体的时间依赖性质。 在特定实施例中，测量总溶解固体以产生咖啡签名，其被发送到使用时间依赖数据执行以下一个或多个的控制器：评估冲泡液体的质量，控制酿造 后续酿造循环的过程; 确定酿造产品的混合或品牌; 和/或确定维修是否需要或建议酿造系统。