公开(公告)号：US08844114B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-30

申请号：US14086953

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: Donal Butterfield

Inventor： Donal Butterfield

IPC: B23P11/00 ,  B23P17/00 ,  E02B15/08 ,  E05D7/00 ,  E05D3/02 ,  F16C11/12 ,  E05D5/14

CPC classification number: F16C11/12 ,  E02B3/043 ,  E02B15/085 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D7/009 ,  E05D2005/145 ,  E05Y2800/676 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/49966 ,  Y10T403/32951

Abstract: A system and method for an engineered joint according to one example embodiment includes a hinge pin and loops that extend from membranes around the hinge pin. Multiple embodiments include loops that extend from an upper module membrane and cross to attach to a second upper module membrane and loops that extend from a first lower module membrane and cross to attach to a second lower module membrane.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例的用于工程接头的系统和方法包括铰链销和从围绕铰链销的膜延伸的环。 多个实施例包括从上模块膜延伸并交叉附接到第二上模块膜的环和从第一下模块膜延伸并交叉附接到第二下模块膜的环。

公开(公告)号：US20140079466A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US14086953

申请日：2013-11-21

Applicant: Donal Butterfield

Inventor： Donal Butterfield

IPC: F16C11/12

CPC classification number: F16C11/12 ,  E02B3/043 ,  E02B15/085 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D5/14 ,  E05D7/009 ,  E05D2005/145 ,  E05Y2800/676 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T29/49966 ,  Y10T403/32951

Abstract: A system and method for an engineered joint according to one example embodiment includes a hinge pin and loops that extend from membranes around the hinge pin. Multiple embodiments include loops that extend from an upper module membrane and cross to attach to a second upper module membrane and loops that extend from a first lower module membrane and cross to attach to a second lower module membrane.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例的用于工程接头的系统和方法包括铰链销和从围绕铰链销的膜延伸的环。 多个实施例包括从上模块膜延伸并交叉附接到第二上模块膜的环和从第一下模块膜延伸并交叉附接到第二下模块膜的环。

公开(公告)号：US20130318769A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-05

申请号：US13898387

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: Donal Butterfield

Inventor： Donal Butterfield

IPC: F16C11/12

CPC classification number: F16C11/12 ,  E02B15/0814 ,  E02B15/085 ,  E02B15/0885 ,  E05D3/02 ,  E05D7/009 ,  Y10T29/49947 ,  Y10T403/32951

Abstract: A system and method for an engineered joint according to one example embodiment includes a hinge pin and loops that extend from membranes around the hinge pin. Multiple embodiments include loops that extend from an upper module membrane and cross to attach to a second upper module membrane and loops that extend from a first lower module membrane and cross to attach to a second lower module membrane.

Abstract translation: 根据一个示例性实施例的用于工程接头的系统和方法包括铰链销和从围绕铰链销的膜延伸的环。 多个实施例包括从上模块膜延伸并交叉附接到第二上模块膜的环和从第一下模块膜延伸并交叉附接到第二下模块膜的环。

公开(公告)号：US06554534B1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-29

申请号：US09474808

申请日：1999-12-29

Applicant: Donal Butterfield

Inventor： Donal Butterfield

IPC: E02B1504

CPC classification number: E02B15/08 ,  A01K61/60 ,  E02B15/0814 ,  E02B15/085 ,  E02B15/0885 ,  E02B2201/02 ,  Y02A40/826 ,  Y02P60/64

Abstract: A flexible structure assembled of impermeable modules surrounds a constant volume of liquid so as to control its quality. The modules may join together so that they can adjust to changing water levels. They may have a single layer or an impermeable membrane may sandwich a foamed core. Anchor sacks may hold the structure tightly to the sea bottom, or conventional anchors embedded in the sea bottom may anchor floating structures whose modules close their bottoms. Seals over joints reduce seepage so that conventional filters may clean and treat the liquid. The foamed core modules buoy the structures and insulate against heat transfer. A floating mat of modules comprising flexible transparent membranes may cover the enclosed liquid to prevent heat loss while achieving a solar energy gain. The structure may also be made in one piece from a flexible membrane. The structures are useful for safer bathing, aquaculture, recreational diving, underwater work or exploration, filtering operations and isolating liquids for any other purpose more easily, quickly, cheaply and safely than conventional structures.

Abstract translation: 由不渗透模块组装的柔性结构围绕恒定体积的液体，以便控制其质量。 模块可以连接在一起，以便它们可以适应不断变化的水位。 它们可以具有单层或不透水膜可以夹着泡沫芯。 锚袋可以将结构紧固到海底，或者嵌入海底的常规锚固件可以锚固其模块靠近底部的浮动结构。 接头上的密封减少渗漏，因此常规的过滤器可以清洁和处理液体。 泡沫芯模块浮动结构并隔热传热。 包含柔性透明膜的模块的浮动垫可以覆盖封闭的液体，以防止热损失，同时实现太阳能增益。 该结构也可以由柔性膜制成一件。 这些结构对于比传统结构更容易，快速，便宜和安全地用于更安全的沐浴，水产养殖，娱乐潜水，水下作业或探索，过滤操作和用于任何其它目的的隔离液体是有用的。