公开(公告)号：US06776409B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-17

申请号：US10222895

申请日：2002-08-19

Applicant: Edward J. Cook

Inventor： Edward J. Cook

IPC: B65H2900

CPC classification number: B65H29/145 ,  B65H33/16 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2301/432 ,  B65H2301/4353 ,  B65H2301/4476 ,  B65H2511/40 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A batch sheet feeder has an upstream first conveyor section arranged to convey sheets singly in a downstream direction to a downstream second conveyor section. The second conveyor section has an upper second conveying section and a lower second conveying section forming a gap therebetween. The gap is largest at an upstream end of the second conveyor section and diminishes in size toward a downstream end of the second conveyor section. A gate positioned proximate the downstream end of the second conveyor section selectively blocks sheets fed along the second conveyor section. In another embodiment, the sheet feeder has a sheet conveyor, sheet sensor, and visual attribute sensor. The visual attribute sensor has a field of view covering an area of the conveyor at a certain downstream location so as to sense an area of any sheet on the conveyor at this downstream location. The visual attribute sensor can compare a sensed area of a sheet at the downstream location with a stored visual attribute. In this way, where the sheets of a batch are different, the visual attribute sensor can be used to verify that a sheet of a batch has visual characteristics matching those of the expected sheet at that ordinal position in the batch. This assists in ensuring a batch is not faulty. In a related method of verifying batches of sheets, for each sheet at a given ordinal position in each batch a visual attribute measure for at least an area of the sheet is obtained. A comparison is made of the visual attribute measure with a stored visual attribute measure. Each batch is selectively verified based on this comparison.

Abstract translation: 分批供纸器具有上游第一输送部，其布置成沿着下游方向将片单独地输送到下游第二输送部。 第二输送部具有在其间形成间隙的上部第二输送部和下部第二输送部。 间隙在第二输送段的上游端处最大，并且朝向第二输送段的下游端减小。 位于第二输送机部分的下游端附近的门选择性地阻止沿着第二输送机部分进给的纸张。 在另一实施例中，片材进给器具有片材输送机，片材传感器和视觉属性传感器。 视觉属性传感器具有覆盖特定下游位置处的输送机的区域的视野，以便感测在该下游位置处的输送机上的任何片材的区域。 视觉属性传感器可以将下游位置处的片材的感测区域与存储的视觉属性进行比较。 以这种方式，批次的片材不同的地方，可以使用视觉属性传感器来验证批次的片材具有与批次中该顺序位置处的期望片材相匹配的视觉特征。 这有助于确保批次没有错误。 在验证纸张批次的相关方法中，对于每批中的给定序数位置处的每个纸张，获得片材的至少一个区域的视觉属性测量。 使用存储的视觉属性度量对视觉属性度量进行比较。 基于该比较，有选择地验证每个批次。

公开(公告)号：US06491492B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US09684214

申请日：2000-10-06

Applicant: Edward J. Cook

Inventor： Edward J. Cook

IPC: B65H3130

CPC classification number: B65H11/002 ,  B65H5/24 ,  B65H29/6618 ,  B65H29/68 ,  B65H2301/422548 ,  B65H2301/44316 ,  B65H2513/108

Abstract: A shingling nip roll is added between an infeed conveyor and a reciprocating table. The nip roll slows the speed of the sheets thereby reducing bruising and buckling as sheets are ejected to the table. Further, the trailing end of a dropped sheet is overlapped by a leading end of the next upstream sheet which assists in maintaining control of the dropped sheet as it drops onto the reciprocating table.

Abstract translation: 在进料输送机和往复式工作台之间增加了一个带状夹辊。 夹辊减慢片材的速度，从而当片材被排出到桌子上时减少瘀伤和屈曲。 此外，落下的片材的尾端与下一个上游片材的前端重叠，这有助于在滴下的片材落在往复台上时保持对其的控制。

公开(公告)号：US5157455A

公开(公告)日：1992-10-20

申请号：US563648

申请日：1990-08-07

Applicant: James N. Macri ,  Edward J. Cook

Inventor： James N. Macri ,  Edward J. Cook

IPC: G01N21/27

CPC classification number: G01N21/274 ,  G01N2201/0446 ,  G01N2201/13

Abstract: An apparatus for the calibration and quality assurance of a multichannel spectrophotometer, particularly an ELISA spectrophotometer, comprises film selectively exposed in the presence of a color to produce a series of filters having a known first color and linearly increasing optical density. The response of the spectrophotometer is measured against the known color and linearly increasing optical density. Additional filters of at least one additional color permit checking the color response of the spectrophotometer. An algorithm determines whether the response conforms to predetermined conditions. An output is produced to provide a record of the calibration and quality assurance of the spectrophotometer. The invention has particular utility for conducting calibration and quality assurance of ELISA spectrophotometers used in clinical laboratory screening for infectious diseases, such as Hepatitis B. and the AIDS viruses.

Abstract translation: 用于多通道分光光度计，特别是ELISA分光光度计的校准和质量保证的装置包括在存在颜色的情况下选择性地曝光的膜以产生具有已知第一颜色和线性增加的光密度的一系列滤光片。 根据已知的颜色和线性增加的光密度测量分光光度计的响应。 至少一种额外的颜色的附加过滤器允许检查分光光度计的颜色响应。 算法确定响应是否符合预定条件。 产生输出以提供分光光度计的校准和质量保证的记录。 本发明特别用于进行临床实验室筛查感染性疾病如乙型肝炎和艾滋病病毒的ELISA分光光度计的校准和质量保证。

公开(公告)号：US5001048A

公开(公告)日：1991-03-19

申请号：US58389

申请日：1987-06-05

Applicant: Richard F. Taylor ,  Ingrid G. Marenchic ,  Edward J. Cook

Inventor： Richard F. Taylor ,  Ingrid G. Marenchic ,  Edward J. Cook

IPC: G01N27/327 ,  C12M1/34 ,  G01N27/02 ,  G01N33/543

CPC classification number: G01N33/54373 ,  Y10S435/817 ,  Y10S436/806 ,  Y10S530/812

Abstract: An electrical biosensor for analyte determination is prepared by polymerization of a mixture of a biological receptor capable of binding an analyte in a sample, a protein and a polymerizing agent such as glutaraldehyde to form a polymeric film on a transducer. The mixture preferably contains a stabilizer selected from lipids, detergents and antioxidents. The receptor may be an acetylcholine receptor and the analyte, acetylcholine. A preferred stabilizer is a combination of phosphatidyl choline and octyphenoxypolyethoxyethanol. In carrying out a determination, analyte in a sample binds to the receptor causing a change in an electrical characteristic of the film which is indicative of the presence of the analyte. The biosensor may contain a second polymeric film that is free of the receptor and which serves as a control.

Abstract translation: 用于分析物测定的电生物传感器通过能够结合样品中的分析物，蛋白质和聚合剂如戊二醛的生物受体的混合物的聚合来制备，以在换能器上形成聚合物膜。 该混合物优选含有选自脂质，洗涤剂和抗氧化剂的稳定剂。 受体可能是乙酰胆碱受体，分析物，乙酰胆碱。 优选的稳定剂是磷脂酰胆碱和辛苯氧基聚乙氧基乙醇的组合。 在进行测定时，样品中的分析物与受体结合，导致膜的电特性的变化，其指示分析物的存在。 生物传感器可以包含不含受体并用作对照的第二聚合物膜。

公开(公告)号：US4266633A

公开(公告)日：1981-05-12

申请号：US18449

申请日：1979-03-08

Applicant: William A. Barabino ,  Edward J. Cook

Inventor： William A. Barabino ,  Edward J. Cook

IPC: F16D66/02 ,  F16D69/00

CPC classification number: F16D66/028 ,  F16D66/024 ,  F16D2069/004

Abstract: A system is provided for indicating excessive wear of brake linings. The system is usable on vehicles such as automobiles, cars, trucks and busses as well as aircraft or other applications where it is desirable to detect excessive wear of brake linings during operation thereof. The system includes an acoustical signal generating device having an air inlet normally closed by the brake lining. When the lining wears away to a minimum safe thickness, the inlet is opened and ambient air flows into the generator to produce an acoustical signal. An acoustical receiver is positioned in spaced operative relation to the brake system and responds to the acoustical signal to provide a warning indication on the dashboard, for example, of the vehicle so that the operator of the vehicle will be alerted to the worn brake condition.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于指示制动衬片过度磨损的系统。 该系统可用于诸如汽车，汽车，卡车和公共汽车以及飞机或其他应用的车辆，其中期望在其操作期间检测制动衬片的过度磨损。 该系统包括具有通过制动衬片常闭的空气入口的声信号发生装置。 当衬里磨损到最小安全厚度时，入口打开，环境空气流入发生器以产生声学信号。 声学接收器被定位成与制动系统间隔开的操作关系，并响应于声学信号，以在例如车辆的仪表板上提供警告指示，使得车辆的操作者将被警告到磨损的制动条件。

公开(公告)号：US4103282A

公开(公告)日：1978-07-25

申请号：US627959

申请日：1975-11-03

Applicant: Edward J. Cook

Inventor： Edward J. Cook

IPC: G01L17/00 ,  B60C23/04 ,  G01M17/02 ,  B60C23/02

CPC classification number: B60C23/0403 ,  B60C23/0469 ,  B60C29/068

Abstract: A pressure-responsive signalling valve for use on pneumatic tires is adapted to generate a highly efficient acoustical signal whenever the pressure within the tire falls outside of a predetermined range. The emitted signal is detected by means of an acoustical receiver which, in turn, is coupled to an alarm typically in the form of a warning light or audio device conveniently located within the vehicle to alert the driver. The acoustical valve employs a rolling or flat seal disc diaphragm and a flat sealing arrangement providing a positive sealing action, minimal friction, low hysteresis and extremely precise pressure response characteristics.

公开(公告)号：US06519503B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09850436

申请日：2001-05-07

Applicant: Edward Paterson ,  Edward J. Cook ,  Naofumi Tateishi

Inventor： Edward Paterson ,  Edward J. Cook ,  Naofumi Tateishi

IPC: G06F706

CPC classification number: G06Q20/042 ,  B42D5/027 ,  G07D11/0021 ,  G07D11/0036

Abstract: A system for collating cheques (or other sheets bearing an account number), feeds cheques in a batch of cheques. The system reads the account number of each cheque in the batch and counts the number in the batch. This is compared with corresponding information on an associated account statement. On a mis-match, action is taken (e.g., an alarm is raised).

公开(公告)号：US4533254A

公开(公告)日：1985-08-06

申请号：US581568

申请日：1984-02-21

Applicant: Edward J. Cook ,  Arthur P. Lagace

Inventor： Edward J. Cook ,  Arthur P. Lagace

IPC: B01F3/08 ,  B01F5/02 ,  B01F5/06

CPC classification number: B01F3/088 ,  B01F5/0256 ,  B01F13/0059 ,  B01F2003/0834 ,  B01F3/0807

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming emulsions, a term used to include microemulsions. The leading edges of a plurality of sheets of an emulsion-forming liquid mixture are forced under pressure to impinge in a low-pressure turbulent zone of the liquid. The apparatus comprises a plurality of nozzles having elongated orifices to eject under pressure sheets of the emulsion-forming liquid and being arranged to effect impingement of the sheets along a common liquid jet interaction front. Inasmuch as the method and apparatus permit the formulation of emulsions without the use of any emulsifiers, there is provided a new class of emulsions, namely those essentially free of any emulsifying agents. The emulsions formed have a wide range of applications.

Abstract translation: 用于形成乳液的方法和装置，用于包括微乳液的术语。 多片乳液形成液体混合物的前缘被迫在压力下冲击液体的低压湍流区域。 该装置包括具有细长孔的多个喷嘴，以在乳液形成液体的压力片下喷射，并被布置成沿着共同的液体喷射相互作用前沿来影响片材的冲击。 由于该方法和设备允许在不使用任何乳化剂的情况下配制乳液，所以提供了一类新的乳液，即基本上不含任何乳化剂的乳液。 形成的乳液具有广泛的应用。

公开(公告)号：US4098020A

公开(公告)日：1978-07-04

申请号：US781554

申请日：1977-03-28

Applicant: Edward J. Cook

Inventor： Edward J. Cook

IPC: A01G1/06

CPC classification number: A01G1/06 ,  Y10T83/0319 ,  Y10T83/808 ,  Y10T83/8835

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for making improved grafting joints between plant components, particularly woody plants. Selected plant materials may be grafted one upon another by cutting out two diametrically opposed, longitudinally diagonal sectors from each end of the plant parts to be joined. The sectors are of equal length on each plant part and are joined by slipping the sectored end of one plant part into the cooperating sectored end of the other plant part so that the parts interlock. The joint is then enveloped by tape or the like to seal the joint.Hand tools and semi-automatic machinery are disclosed for sectoring plants in a single operation and include radial cutting elements arranged perpendicularly to one another and adapted to make four simultaneous slits lengthwise and diagonally along the plant simultaneously removing the waste slit sectors.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于在植物组分，特别是木本植物之间进行改进的接枝接头的方法和装置。 选定的植物材料可以通过从待连接的植物部件的每个端部切出两个直径相对的纵向对角线部分而彼此接枝。 这些部件在每个工厂部件上具有相等的长度，并且通过将一个工厂部件的截面端部滑动到另一个工厂部件的协作截面端部中，使得部件互锁。 然后用胶带或类似物包封接头以密封接头。

公开(公告)号：US08204309B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-19

申请号：US11743798

申请日：2007-05-03

Applicant: Edward J. Cook ,  Brian C. Greiner ,  Naofumi Tateishi

Inventor： Edward J. Cook ,  Brian C. Greiner ,  Naofumi Tateishi

IPC: G06K9/18

CPC classification number: B07C5/38

Abstract: After pre-printed cards are manufactured at least a corner of each card is imaged. It is then determined whether the position and orientation of markings in the image with respect to the corner are within tolerance. If not, the card is rejected. If the markings are, or include, indicia, these indicia may be identified to allow identification of the card. This allows a determination of whether the card is in an intended order, or it allows selection of the batch into which the card is placed. It also means that cards in a given set of cards arranged in a first order can be randomized by first buffering cards in buffers and then outputting the cards to an output conveyor.

Abstract translation: 在制造预先打印的卡片之后，每张卡片的至少角部被成像。 然后确定图像中的标记相对于拐角的位置和方向是否在公差之内。 如果没有，卡被拒绝。 如果标记是或包括标记，则可以识别这些标记以允许识别卡。 这允许确定卡是否处于预期的顺序，或者允许选择放置卡的批次。 这也意味着以一级排列的一组给定的卡中的卡可以通过缓冲器中的第一缓冲卡被随机化，然后将卡输出到输出输送机。