公开(公告)号：US20140042783A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13998179

申请日：2013-10-09

Applicant: Richard A. St.Pierre ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak

Inventor： Richard A. St.Pierre ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak

IPC: A61G5/10

CPC classification number: A61G5/10 ,  A61G5/045 ,  A61G5/1051 ,  A61G5/1072 ,  A61G7/1019 ,  A61G7/1046 ,  A61G7/1059 ,  A61G7/1076

Abstract: A transitioning device incorporating a rotatable platform supported on a base and having an elongated straddleable seat supported above the rotatable platform. A mechanism, either manual or powered, is provided to selectively rotate the rotatable base to facilitate moving a user to allow the user to transition from a first location to a second location angularly displaced from the first location. A user may desirably mount the seat when moving in a forward direction. Suitable hand rails and other support structures are provided to assist a user in mount and dismounting the seat. The seat may optionally be removable. Wheels or casters may be provided to facilitate moving the transitioning device. In one embodiment, a propulsion system may be included in the device. The fundamental functional concepts of the transitioning device may be combined with other devices to impart similar mobility benefits thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种过渡装置，其包括支撑在基座上的可旋转平台，并具有支撑在可旋转平台上方的细长的可跨接座。 提供手动或动力的机构以选择性地旋转可旋转底座以便于移动用户以允许用户从第一位置转换到从第一位置角位移的第二位置。 用户可以期望地在向前方向上移动时安装座椅。 提供适当的手轨和其它支撑结构以帮助使用者安装和拆卸座椅。 座椅可以可选地是可移动的。 可以设置轮子或脚轮以便于移动过渡装置。 在一个实施例中，推进系统可以包括在装置中。 过渡装置的基本功能概念可以与其他装置组合以赋予其相似的移动性益处。

公开(公告)号：US5237743A

公开(公告)日：1993-08-24

申请号：US901054

申请日：1992-06-19

Applicant: Raymond A. Busacco ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  Jaynal A. Molla ,  George J. Saxenmeyer, Jr. ,  Robert D. Topa

Inventor： Raymond A. Busacco ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  Jaynal A. Molla ,  George J. Saxenmeyer, Jr. ,  Robert D. Topa

IPC: H01R43/00 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H05K1/11 ,  H05K3/36 ,  H05K3/40

CPC classification number: H01R13/2435 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R4/26 ,  H05K3/403 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H05K1/118 ,  H05K2201/0373 ,  H05K2201/09172 ,  H05K3/365 ,  Y10T29/49204 ,  Y10T29/49222 ,  Y10T29/49224

Abstract: A method of forming conductive end portions on a flexible circuit member having a dielectric layer (e.g., polyimide) with at least one conductive element (e.g., copper) thereon. The method comprises the steps of forming (e.g., punching) an opening through both dielectric and conductive element, providing (e.g., additive plating) an electrically conducting layer on the opening's internal surface, providing (e.g., electroplating) a plurality of dendritic elements on the conducting layer's surface, and thereafter removing (e.g., punching) a portion of the dielectric and conductive element such that the formed dendritic elements (e.g., palladium) project from the flexible circuit's conductive ends.

公开(公告)号：US20120118420A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13373487

申请日：2011-11-16

Applicant: Richard A. St. Pierre ,  Fletcher W. Chapin

Inventor： Richard A. St. Pierre ,  Fletcher W. Chapin

IPC: F16L55/027 ,  F15D1/10 ,  F16L55/11 ,  G05D7/00

CPC classification number: G05D7/0133 ,  E21B33/129 ,  E21B43/0122 ,  F16L55/02754 ,  F16L55/11

Abstract: The present invention provides a family of devices insertable into a pipe or pipeline for counteracting the force and controlling the rate of flow of a fluid flowing in the pipe or pipeline. The disclosed devices have an overall shape resembling a spear to improve the fluid dynamic performance and are designed to be self-centering in a pipe. The devices can be made from readily available materials using well known manufacturing techniques. Other embodiments showing extensions to the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一系列可插入到管道或管道中的装置，用于抵抗力并控制在管道或管道中流动的流体的流速。 所公开的装置具有类似于矛的总体形状以改善流体动态性能，并被设计成在管中自定心。 这些装置可以使用熟知的制造技术由容易获得的材料制成。 还公开了显示本发明的延伸的其它实施例。

公开(公告)号：US5259781A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-09

申请号：US977946

申请日：1992-11-18

Applicant: John G. Baumberger ,  James R. Bentlage ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  Kishor V. Desai ,  Alan D. Knight ,  Thomas G. Macek

Inventor： John G. Baumberger ,  James R. Bentlage ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  Kishor V. Desai ,  Alan D. Knight ,  Thomas G. Macek

IPC: H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/621 ,  H05K7/10 ,  H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R13/2435 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/6215 ,  H05K7/1069

Abstract: A connector assembly has a plurality of electrical circuit members and interposer frames with resilient contact members pressed together by a centrally located actuation screw. The actuation screw is supported within a threaded hole in an actuation bar on one side of one of the circuit members. Turning the actuation screw in its threaded hole causes various parts of the connector assembly to be pressed together simultaneously under an evenly distributed load. A load distribution plate located between the actuation screw and the nearest circuit member reduces the bending stresses in that circuit member. Alignment bushings and pins extending through openings in the circuit members maintain the various parts of the assembly in proper alignment while the actuation screw is being turned.

Abstract translation: 连接器组件具有多个电路构件和具有弹性接触构件的介入框架，弹性接触构件通过位于中心的致动螺钉压在一起。 致动螺钉被支撑在一个电路构件的一侧上的致动杆的螺纹孔内。 在其螺纹孔中转动致动螺钉使得连接器组件的各个部件在均匀分布的负载下同时被压在一起。 位于致动螺钉和最近的电路部件之间的负载分配板降低了该电路部件中的弯曲应力。 对准衬套和延伸穿过电路构件中的开口的销在保持致动螺丝转动的同时保持组件的各个部分正确对准。

公开(公告)号：US5163834A

公开(公告)日：1992-11-17

申请号：US734419

申请日：1991-07-23

Applicant: Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  David E. Engle ,  Richard R. Hall ,  Thomas G. Macek

Inventor： Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  David E. Engle ,  Richard R. Hall ,  Thomas G. Macek

IPC: H01R13/24 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H01R13/2435 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H05K3/325 ,  H05K3/368

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a pair of circuit members (e.g., circuit module and printed circuit board) which assures highly reliable yet separable connections for these members. The connector includes an electrically insulative (e.g., plastic) frame which defines an internal opening therein. Bridging this opening are a plurality of individual, resilient contact members which are maintained in a suspended and spaced orientation within the opening by a plurality of pairs of elongated insulative members (e.g., polymer rods). Each of the contacts is thus readily removable from the connector's frame to thus facilitate repair and/or replacement. As described, the connector is capable of providing wiping connections, thus assuring removal of debris or other contaminants from the respective conductive pads for each circuit member. In another embodiment, the connector includes a common carrier (e.g., plastic) having therein a plurality of cylindrical shaped resilient contact members (e.g., silicone) which further include a quantity of conductive (e.g., metallic) particles therein. To assure a wiping form of engagement with the respective conductive pads, each of the terminal ends of each contact member preferably includes a plurality of dendritic, interdigitated members thereon.

Abstract translation: 用于互连一对电路构件（例如，电路模块和印刷电路板）的电连接器，其确保用于这些构件的高度可靠但可分离的连接。 连接器包括在其中限定内部开口的电绝缘（例如，塑料）框架。 桥接该开口是多个单独的弹性接触构件，其通过多对细长的绝缘构件（例如，聚合物棒）在开口内保持悬挂和间隔的取向。 因此，每个触头可以容易地从连接器的框架移除，从而便于维修和/或更换。 如上所述，连接器能够提供擦拭连接，从而确保从每个电路构件的相应导电焊盘去除碎屑或其它污染物。 在另一个实施例中，连接器包括共同的载体（例如，塑料），其中具有多个圆柱形弹性接触构件（例如硅树脂），其还包括一定数量的导电（例如金属）颗粒。 为了确保与各个导电垫的擦拭形式的接合，每个接触构件的每个末端优选地在其上包括多个树枝状的叉指构件。

公开(公告)号：US5248262A

公开(公告)日：1993-09-28

申请号：US901055

申请日：1992-06-19

Applicant: Raymond A. Busacco ,  Chi S. Chang ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  Thomas G. Macek ,  James R. Petrozello ,  George J. Saxenmeyer, Jr. ,  Rod A. Smith

Inventor： Raymond A. Busacco ,  Chi S. Chang ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  Thomas G. Macek ,  James R. Petrozello ,  George J. Saxenmeyer, Jr. ,  Rod A. Smith

IPC: H01R4/48 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R24/00 ,  H05K7/10

CPC classification number: H05K7/1069 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/714

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a pair of circuit members (e.g., a circuit board and module), which, in one embodiment, includes a housing, at least one flexible circuit within the housing and a spring means attached to the flexible circuit at two spaced locations for exerting force against the flexible circuit to cause the circuit to engage respective conductive pads on the circuit members when the circuit members are moved toward each other (e.g., compressed). The shape of the spring means conforms substantially to the portion of the flexible circuit between the locations of attachment. In another embodiment, a connector for interconnecting such circuit members includes a housing adapted for being located between both members and at least one elongated, compressible contact member in the housing and including conductive end portions for engaging the circuit members. The contact occupies a first, prestressed position before engagement and is adapted for moving to a second, compressed position during the engagement. The conductive end portions of the flexible circuit in the first embodiment and the contact member in the second embodiment preferably comprise a plurality of dendrites for providing enhanced connections.

公开(公告)号：US20130312581A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-28

申请号：US13986299

申请日：2013-04-19

Applicant: Richard A. St. Pierre ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak

Inventor： Richard A. St. Pierre ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak

IPC: B26D1/30

CPC classification number: B26D1/30 ,  B26B29/063 ,  B26D3/26 ,  B26D5/02 ,  Y10T83/8809

Abstract: The present invention provides a family of devices to slice or cut items such as produce and more particularly, even large items such as watermelons safely, cleanly, and efficiently. The invention is scalable and can also be applied to the slicing or cutting of other items including logs. Other embodiments showing extensions to the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一系列用于切割或切割诸如产品的物品，更具体地，甚至大的物品，例如西瓜，安全地，干净地和有效地切割。 本发明是可扩展的，并且还可以应用于包括日志的其他项目的切片或切割。 还公开了显示本发明的延伸的其它实施例。

公开(公告)号：US5908235A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-01

申请号：US846195

申请日：1997-04-28

Applicant: James R. Petrozello ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  Robert M. Murcko ,  Scott W. Knauss ,  Robert H. Katyl ,  John R. Susko

Inventor： James R. Petrozello ,  Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  Robert M. Murcko ,  Scott W. Knauss ,  Robert H. Katyl ,  John R. Susko

IPC: H05B41/02 ,  F21V21/00

CPC classification number: H05B41/02

Abstract: The present invention features an integrated, electronic fluorescent ballast fixture which includes an electronic ballast packaged with a set of fluorescent lamp connectors into an integral fixture. The fixture has a circuit board that selectably supports up to four fluorescent lamps. The housing of the fixture id configured to receive a number of lamp connectors. The connectors are electrically, connected to the circuit board use wire and poke-in type connectors. When used with conventional, straight fluorescent lamps, a second set of sockets at the far end of the lamps are also connected to the circuit board using wires received in poke-in connector on the circuit board. The integrated ballast package also works with U-shaped lamps. The housing of the fixture is shaped to accommodate projecting electronic ballast components attached to the circuit board. The transformers and transistors of the circuit board may be thermally sinked, so that their heat is carried to the housing by thermally conductive means. The housing consists of two halves that are assembled together with snap-in action latches, making the fixture quickly and easily fabricated. The ballast fixture can be used with a wide variety of light fixtures because of its modularity, affording a high degree of universality.

Abstract translation: 本发明的特征在于一种集成的电子荧光灯镇流器，其包括一个电子镇流器，该电子镇流器与一组荧光灯连接器一体化成一体的夹具。 该灯具具有可选择地支撑多达四个荧光灯的电路板。 固定装置的外壳被配置为接收多个灯连接器。 连接器电气连接到电路板上，使用导线和插入式连接器。 当与常规的直的荧光灯一起使用时，在灯的远端处的第二组插座也使用接在电路板上的插入式连接器中的导线连接到电路板。 集成的镇流器封装也可与U形灯一起使用。 固定装置的壳体被成形为容纳连接到电路板的突出的电子镇流器部件。 电路板的变压器和晶体管可以被散热，使得它们的热量通过导热装置被传送到壳体。 外壳由两个半部组成，与卡入动作闩锁组装在一起，使夹具快速轻松地制作。 镇流器夹具可以与各种灯具一起使用，因为它的模块化，提供了高度的普遍性。

公开(公告)号：US5061192A

公开(公告)日：1991-10-29

申请号：US628057

申请日：1990-12-17

Applicant: Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  David E. Engle ,  Richard R. Hall ,  Thomas G. Macek

Inventor： Fletcher W. Chapin ,  David W. Dranchak ,  David E. Engle ,  Richard R. Hall ,  Thomas G. Macek

IPC: H01R11/01 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H05K3/32 ,  H05K3/36

CPC classification number: H01R13/2414 ,  H01R13/2435 ,  H01R12/52 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H05K3/325 ,  H05K3/368

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a pair of circuit members (e.g., circuit module and printed circuit board) which assures highly reliable yet separable connections for these members. The connector includes an electrically insulative (e.g., plastic) frame which defines an internal opening therein. Bridging this opening are a plurality of individual, resilient contact members which are maintained in a suspended and spaced orientation within the opening by a plurality of pairs of elongated insulative members (e.g., polymer rods). Each of the contacts is thus readily removable from the conenctor's frame to thus facilitate repair and/or replacement. As described, the connector is capable of providing wiping connections, thus assuring removal of debris or other contaminants from the respective conductive pads for each circuit member. In another embodiment, the connector includes a common carrier (e.g., plastic) having therein a plurality of cylindrical shaped resilient contact members (e.g., silicone) which further include a quantity of conductive (e.g., metallic) particles therein. To assure a wiping form of engagement with the respective conductive pads, each of the terminal ends of each contact member preferably includes a plurality of dendritic, interdigitated members thereon.