公开(公告)号：US08700497B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US11677093

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  William Robert Taylor

Inventor： Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  William Robert Taylor

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  A01K5/02 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087

Abstract: A logical inventory mechanism takes components in assemblies into account when determining purchase requirements. The inventory control system determines assemblies that are available, determines their components and whether or not each component may be reused, then adjusts physical inventory to generate therefrom logical inventory based on physical inventory plus parts in the assemblies that may be reused if the assemblies are disassembled. By computing logical inventory that would be available by disassembling assemblies, inventory levels may be reduced, thereby enhancing the efficiency of an inventory control system that includes the logical inventory mechanism. Assemblies in inventory thus may be used in two very different matters, as the starting point for a higher-level assembly, or to be disassembled to use one or more reusable components in the assembly in a different assembly.

Abstract translation: 在确定购买要求时，逻辑库存机制会考虑组件中的组件。 库存控制系统确定可用的组件，确定其组件以及是否可以重新使用每个组件，然后调整实际库存以根据实际库存加上逻辑库存加上组件中可以重新使用的组件，如果拆卸组件 。 通过计算通过拆卸组件可用的逻辑库存，可以减少库存水平，从而提高包括逻辑库存机制的库存控制系统的效率。 因此，库存中的组件可以用于两个非常不同的事项，作为更高级别组件的起点，或者被拆卸以在不同的组件中在组件中使用一个或多个可重复使用的部件。

公开(公告)号：US07877994B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11796852

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: F03C1/00

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: The stability and power conversion efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) which includes a float, a spar and a power taken device (PTO) connected between the spar and the float is increased by connecting a heave plate to the spar in a very secure manner and by carefully limiting the movement between the float and spar to one direction (i.e., up-down motion). Buoyancy chambers may be attached to the WEC to facilitate its transportation and deployment. The WEC may be formed in sections and assembled at, or close to, the point of deployment.

Abstract translation: 包括浮子，翼梁和连接在翼梁和浮子之间的动力装置（PTO）的波能量转换器（WEC）的稳定性和功率转换效率通过以非常安全的方式将升沉板连接到翼梁架而增加 并且通过仔细地将浮子和翼梁之间的运动限制到一个方向（即，上下运动）。 浮力室可以连接到WEC，以便于其运输和部署。 WEC可以以部分形成并组装在部署点处或其附近。

公开(公告)号：US20070068153A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11605504

申请日：2006-11-28

Applicant: James Gerber

Inventor： James Gerber

IPC: F03B13/18

CPC classification number: F03B13/20 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: In a wave energy converter (WEC) for capturing energy contained in surface waves on large bodies of water, one or both of the floats used in the WEC has an internal spring system including a weight suspended from a spring mechanism having a selectively variable spring constant for allowing vertical oscillations of the weight in response to bobbing motions of the float The mechanical impedance of the system is a function of the oscillations of the weight, hence the system is tunable to selected values of mechanical impedance for optimal coupling with the prevailing waves.

Abstract translation: 在用于捕获大体积的水中包含的表面波中的能量的波能量转换器（WEC）中，在WEC中使用的一个或两个浮子具有内部弹簧系统，该弹簧系统包括从具有选择性可变弹簧常数的弹簧机构悬挂的重物 用于允许响应于浮子的摆动运动的重量的垂直振荡系统的机械阻抗是重量的振荡的函数，因此系统可调谐到选定的机械阻抗值，以与主波最佳耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20060035768A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10916687

申请日：2004-08-11

Applicant: Rodney Kowallis ,  Darren Ashby ,  Robert Ashby ,  James Gerber ,  Chad Earl ,  Rick Hendrickson

Inventor： Rodney Kowallis ,  Darren Ashby ,  Robert Ashby ,  James Gerber ,  Chad Earl ,  Rick Hendrickson

IPC: A63B21/02

CPC classification number: A63B21/00072 ,  A63B21/026 ,  A63B21/045 ,  A63B21/154 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A63B2220/17

Abstract: An exercise repetition sensor comprises an electricity generator, such as an electricity generator, which is coupled to an exercise system, where the electricity generator is capable of sensing exercise movements of any size or intensity on the exercise system. The electricity generator can be based on a number of electrical, magnetic, or optical sensing principles. For example, an electricity generator comprising an electricity generator includes a spindle that is coupled to one or more parts that move in proportion to an applied force. The voltage-generator generates an electrical current as the spindle moves, and sends the electrical current to an electronic display interface. In one embodiment, the voltage-generator sends a positive direct current through one of two circuit wires to the electronic console, such that the electronic console can immediately identify that the user has performed an exercise repetition.

公开(公告)号：US07878734B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-01

申请号：US11796851

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: E02B9/08 ,  F03B13/16

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Apparatus embodying the invention include a damping plate attached to the submerged end of a spar-like element floating in a body of water. The spar like element tends to move up and down in a vertical direction in response to passing waves. The damping plate has a pair of oppositely facing surfaces extending transversely to the vertical direction of the movement of the spar-like element and vertical structures (“lips”) mounted on the oppositely facing surfaces for increasing the effective mass of water pushed during movement of the damping plate through the water. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used in wave energy converters to control the relative motion between the spar-like element and a float to increase the energy produced.

Abstract translation: 实施本发明的装置包括一个阻尼板，该阻尼板连接在漂浮在水体中的翼梁状元件的浸没端。 翼梁状元件倾向于响应于通过的波浪在竖直方向上上下移动。 阻尼板具有一对相对的表面，其横向于翼形元件的运动的垂直方向延伸，并且安装在相对的表面上的垂直结构（“唇缘”），用于增加在运动过程中推动的水的有效质量 阻尼板通过水。 根据本发明，具有唇缘的阻尼板可用于波能转换器中以控制翼梁状元件和浮子之间的相对运动以增加产生的能量。

公开(公告)号：US20080288373A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US11748954

申请日：2007-05-15

Applicant: Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  Thomas S. Mazzeo ,  Matthew H. Zemke

Inventor： Timothy James Gerber ,  Ivory Wellman Knipfer ,  Thomas S. Mazzeo ,  Matthew H. Zemke

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/0603 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q10/0875 ,  G06Q30/0621 ,  G06Q50/04 ,  Y02P90/30

Abstract: A method is provided for use in connection with build ahead configurations (BAC's), for enabling a manufacturer to quickly identify the available BAC that is most suitable for use in completing a product order. In one embodiment, directed to a method for increasing efficiency in constructing individual products of a particular product type, each individual product has an associated specification set. A number of BAC's are initially constructed, wherein each BAC comprises an at least partially complete product of the particular type, and likewise has an associated specification set. An order is received for an individual product of the particular type, wherein the order defines each specification in the specification set for the ordered product. Respective specifications for the ordered product are compared with the specifications of each BAC, in order to calculate a metric for each BAC, wherein the metric for a given BAC represents the effort required to modify the given BAC to conform to all specifications set of the ordered product.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于建立预先配置（BAC）的方法，以使制造商能够快速识别最适合用于完成产品订单的可用BAC。 在一个实施例中，针对提高特定产品类型的单个产品的效率的方法，每个单独的产品具有相关联的规范集合。 最初构建了多个BAC，其中每个BAC包括特定类型的至少部分完整的产品，并且同样具有相关的规范集。 对于特定类型的单个产品接收订单，其中该订单定义了针对订购产品的规格集中的每个规格。 将有序产品的相关规格与每个BAC的规格进行比较，以便计算每个BAC的度量，其中给定BAC的度量表示修改给定BAC所需的努力以符合订购的所有规格集 产品。

公开(公告)号：US20070286683A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11796851

申请日：2007-04-30

Applicant: Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

Inventor： Diana Bull ,  James Gerber ,  William Powers

IPC: E02B9/08

CPC classification number: E02B9/08 ,  B63B35/4406 ,  B63B39/06 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F05B2220/7066 ,  F05B2230/60 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: Apparatus embodying the invention include a damping plate attached to the submerged end of a spar-like element floating in a body of water. The spar like element tends to move up and down in a vertical direction in response to passing waves. The damping plate has a pair of oppositely facing surfaces extending transversely to the vertical direction of the movement of the spar-like element and vertical structures (“lips”) mounted on the oppositely facing surfaces for increasing the effective mass of water pushed during movement of the damping plate through the water. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used in wave energy converters to control the relative motion between the spar-like element and a float to increase the energy produced. Damping plates with lips, as per the invention, may be used to effectively dampen the motion of an offshore platform to which the spar-like element is fixedly attached.

Abstract translation: 实施本发明的装置包括一个阻尼板，该阻尼板连接在漂浮在水体中的翼梁状元件的浸没端。 翼梁状元件倾向于响应于通过的波浪在竖直方向上上下移动。 阻尼板具有一对相对的表面，其横向于翼形元件的运动的垂直方向延伸，并且安装在相对的表面上的垂直结构（“唇缘”），用于增加在运动过程中推动的水的有效质量 阻尼板通过水。 根据本发明，具有唇缘的阻尼板可用于波能转换器中以控制翼梁状元件和浮子之间的相对运动以增加产生的能量。 根据本发明，具有唇缘的阻尼板可以用于有效地抑制固定连接有翼梁形元件的海上平台的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20070126239A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-07

申请号：US11607386

申请日：2006-12-01

Applicant: David Stewart ,  James Gerber

Inventor： David Stewart ,  James Gerber

IPC: F03B13/12 ,  F03B13/10 ,  H02P9/04

CPC classification number: F03B13/20 ,  F05B2260/502 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A wave energy converter (WEC) includes a shell suitable for being placed within a body of water. The shell contains an internal oscillator comprising a “reaction mass” and a spring mechanism coupled between the reaction mass and the shell. The shell and internal oscillator are constructed such that, when placed in a body of water and in response to waves in the body of water, there is relative motion between the shell and the internal oscillator's mass. A power take-off (PTO) device is coupled between the internal oscillator and the shell to convert their relative motion into electric energy. In systems embodying the invention, the spring mechanism is designed such that its displacement or movement is less than the displacement or movement of the reaction mass. The spring mechanism may be any device which enables the reaction mass to undergo a given replacement while its displacement or movement is less than that of the reaction mass. This property enables the size of the WEC to be more readily controlled (e.g., made smaller).

Abstract translation: 波能转换器（WEC）包括适于放置在水体内的外壳。 壳体包含内部振荡器，其包括耦合在反应物质和壳体之间的“反应物质”和弹簧机构。 壳体和内部振荡器被构造成使得当放置在水体中并且响应于水体中的波浪时，壳体和内部振荡器的质量之间存在相对运动。 功率输出（PTO）装置耦合在内部振荡器和壳体之间，以将其相对运动转换为电能。 在体现本发明的系统中，弹簧机构设计成使得其位移或移动小于反作用物质的位移或移动。 弹簧机构可以是使得反应物质在其位移或运动小于反应物质的位移或运动时经历给定替换的任何装置。 该属性使得能够更容易地控制WEC的尺寸（例如，更小）。

公开(公告)号：US20070046027A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11510459

申请日：2006-08-25

Applicant: David Stewart ,  James Gerber

Inventor： David Stewart ,  James Gerber

IPC: F03B13/00

CPC classification number: F03B13/1815 ,  B63B2035/442 ,  B63B2035/4466 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F03B13/1875 ,  F03B13/188 ,  F05B2240/93 ,  F05B2240/98 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A wave energy converter (WEC) for converting energy contained in surface waves on a body of water to useful energy comprises two floats movable relative to one another in response to passing surface waves. Both floats comprise expandable outer envelopes which have been expanded into full and firm shape. In one process, expansion is obtained by filling the floats with fluids, for example, air and water. The fluids can be pumped into the floats, or the floats can be mechanically expanded in the presence of the fluids for self filling owing to pressure differentials. In one embodiment, a float envelope can comprise of plurality of end to end connected length sections in nested or telescoped relationship. Expansion is obtained by pulling the telescoped sections out from one and other, for example, by pumping fluids into the telescoped sections.

Abstract translation: 用于将包含在水体上的表面波中的能量转换为有用能量的波能转换器（WEC）包括响应于通过的表面波而相对于彼此移动的两个浮子。 两个浮体都包括已扩展成完整和坚固形状的可扩展的外封套。 在一个过程中，通过用流体（例如空气和水）填充浮子来获得膨胀。 流体可以被泵送到浮子中，或者浮子可以在流体存在下由于压力差而自动填充而被机械膨胀。 在一个实施例中，浮动包络可以以嵌套或伸缩关系包括多个端对端连接的长度部分。 通过例如通过将流体泵送到伸缩部分中而从一个或另一个拉伸可伸缩部分获得膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US07140180B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-28

申请号：US10762800

申请日：2004-01-22

Applicant: James Gerber ,  David B. Stewart

Inventor： James Gerber ,  David B. Stewart

IPC: F03C1/00

CPC classification number: F03B13/20 ,  F03B13/1845 ,  F03B13/188 ,  F05B2240/98 ,  Y02E10/38

Abstract: A wave energy converter system comprises two floats; a first being generally flat and heaving up and down in phase with passing surface waves on a body of water, and the second being elongated and heaving up and down out of phase with the passing waves. Preferably, the first float is annular with a central vertical opening therethrough, and the elongated float, with a weighted bottom end, extends vertically through the central opening of the first float. The two floats thus move out of phase with one another, thus providing a relatively large relative motion between the two floats giving rise to highly efficient energy conversion. Each float serves as a “ground” for the other; thus avoiding the need for anchoring the floats to the floor of the body of water.

Abstract translation: 波浪能转换器系统包括两个浮子; 第一个通常是平坦的，并且在水体上通过表面波而上下同相，并且第二个被拉长并且与通过的波浪同相地上下浮起。 优选地，第一浮子是环形的，具有穿过其的中心垂直开口，并且具有加权底端的细长浮子垂直延伸穿过第一浮子的中心开口。 因此，两个浮子彼此相位异相，从而在两个浮子之间提供相对较大的相对运动，从而产生高效的能量转换。 每个浮标为另一个的“地面” 从而避免了将浮子锚定在水体的地板上的需要。