公开(公告)号：US5707265A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-13

申请号：US745915

申请日：1996-11-08

Applicant: George A. Fowler ,  James M. Hamilton

Inventor： George A. Fowler ,  James M. Hamilton

IPC: B63B22/04 ,  B63B22/18

CPC classification number: B63B22/18 ,  B63B22/04 ,  B63B2211/02

Abstract: A buoyancy package for subsurface instrumented moorings with reduced drag and increased stability is provided with the use of spherical buoyant members enclosed in a pivotally connected streamlined housing. The use of a spherical buoyant member provides a buoyant member capable of withstanding high pressures for deep water applications, and in one embodiment provides a convenient structure for providing a pivot with respect to the housing.

Abstract translation: 通过使用封闭在枢转连接的流线型壳体中的球形浮力构件，提供了具有减小的阻力和增加的稳定性的地下仪表系泊的浮力包。 使用球形浮力构件提供能够耐受深水应用的高压的浮力构件，并且在一个实施例中提供了一种用于提供相对于壳体的枢轴的方便结构。

公开(公告)号：US4722548A

公开(公告)日：1988-02-02

申请号：US913608

申请日：1986-09-29

Applicant: James M. Hamilton ,  Lonnie K. Woods

Inventor： James M. Hamilton ,  Lonnie K. Woods

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  G06G7/70

CPC classification number: B60G17/0155 ,  B60G2202/152 ,  B60G2202/24 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2400/51222 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2500/22 ,  B60G2500/30 ,  B60G2600/182 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  B60G2600/26 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/24 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system in which a computer controls damping and spring forces to optimize ride and handling characteristics under a wide range of driving conditions. A combined shock absorber/air spring unit is connected between the wheel and frame of a vehicle. The shock absorber includes a hydraulic sensor which provides signals to the computer which are representative of the position of the piston within the shock absorber. The computer utilizes these signals to control compression and rebound hydraulic pressure regulators to produce preprogrammed compression and rebound damping forces that will yield the desired ride and handling. The air spring may be connected in series with the shock absorber for compression and rebound along the same axis. Pressure sensors and air pressure inlet and outlet valves are connected to the computer for adjusting the pressure within the air spring to provide the desired spring rate.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆悬架系统，其中计算机控制阻尼和弹簧力以在宽范围的驾驶条件下优化乘坐和操纵特性。 组合的减震器/空气弹簧单元连接在车辆的车轮和车架之间。 减震器包括液压传感器，其向计算机提供代表活塞在减震器内的位置的信号。 计算机利用这些信号来控制压缩和回弹液压调节器以产生预编程的压缩和回弹阻尼力，这将产生期望的乘坐和操纵。 空气弹簧可以与减震器串联连接，以沿相同的轴线进行压缩和回弹。 压力传感器和空气压力入口和出口阀连接到计算机，用于调节空气弹簧内的压力以提供所需的弹簧刚度。

公开(公告)号：US4678132A

公开(公告)日：1987-07-07

申请号：US930244

申请日：1986-11-13

Applicant: George A. Fowler ,  James M. Hamilton ,  William J. Whiteway

Inventor： George A. Fowler ,  James M. Hamilton ,  William J. Whiteway

IPC: B65H51/26 ,  B65H54/28 ,  B65H59/00 ,  B66D1/36 ,  B66D1/74

CPC classification number: B65H75/4402 ,  B65H51/26 ,  B65H59/005 ,  B66D1/36 ,  B66D1/741

Abstract: A traction device using grooveless traction rollers. An angled roller mounting arrangement allows a number of line wraps to traverse back and forth across the rollers, following the spooling on the storage reel without the aid of a fairlead system for deployment. The device provides for automatic separation of successive line wraps on the rollers to eliminate snagging of connectors or accessories attached to the line.

Abstract translation: 牵引装置采用无槽牵引辊。 成角度的辊子安装装置允许许多线圈卷绕在辊之间来回滚动，在卷绕在存储卷轴上之后，无需借助于用于展开的透明系统。 该设备可以在辊子上自动分离连续的线圈包装，以消除连接到连接线上的连接器或附件。

公开(公告)号：US4634142A

公开(公告)日：1987-01-06

申请号：US644806

申请日：1984-08-27

Applicant: Lonnie K. Woods ,  James M. Hamilton

Inventor： Lonnie K. Woods ,  James M. Hamilton

IPC: B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/04

CPC classification number: B60G17/0155 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/24 ,  B60G2800/912

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system in which a computer controls damping and spring forces to optimize ride and handling characteristics under a wide range of driving conditions. A controllable shock absorber connected between the wheel and frame of the vehicle includes a hydraulic sensor which provides signals to the computer which are representative of the position of the piston within the shock absorber. The computer utilizes these position signals to control compression and rebound hydraulic pressure regulators by continuously computing, utilizing programmed algorithms, compression and rebound damping forces that will yield the desired ride and handling characteristics. An air spring may be connected with the shock absorber for compression and rebound along the same axis. Pressure sensors and air pressure inlet and outlet valves are connected to the computer for adjusting the pressure within the air spring to provide the desired spring rate.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆悬架系统，其中计算机控制阻尼和弹簧力以在宽范围的驾驶条件下优化乘坐和操纵特性。 连接在车辆的车轮和框架之间的可控减震器包括液压传感器，该液压传感器向计算机提供代表活塞在减震器内的位置的信号。 计算机利用这些位置信号通过连续计算，利用编程算法，压缩和回弹阻尼力来控制压缩和回弹液压调节器，这将产生所需的乘坐和操纵特性。 空气弹簧可以与减震器连接，以沿相同的轴线进行压缩和回弹。 压力传感器和空气压力入口和出口阀连接到计算机，用于调节空气弹簧内的压力以提供所需的弹簧刚度。

公开(公告)号：US4468050A

公开(公告)日：1984-08-28

申请号：US523279

申请日：1983-08-15

Applicant: Lonnie K. Woods ,  James M. Hamilton

Inventor： Lonnie K. Woods ,  James M. Hamilton

IPC: B60G17/00 ,  B60G17/015 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G23/00 ,  G05B13/00 ,  G05B13/02 ,  B60G11/26

CPC classification number: B60G17/08 ,  B60G17/0155 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  B60G2800/24 ,  B60G2800/912 ,  B60G2800/916 ,  Y10S280/01

Abstract: A vehicle suspension system in which a computer controls damping and spring forces to optimize ride and handling characteristics under a wide range of driving conditions. A controllable shock absorber connected between the wheel and frame of the vehicle includes a hydraulic sensor which provides signals to the computer which are representative of the position of the piston within the shock absorber. The computer utilizes these position signals to control compression and rebound hydraulic pressure regulators by continuously computing, utilizing programmed algorithms, compression and rebound damping forces that will yield the desired ride and handling characteristics. An air spring may be connected with the shock absorber for compression and rebound along the same axis. Pressure sensors and air pressure inlet and outlet valves are connected to the computer for adjusting the pressure within the air spring to provide the desired spring rate.

Abstract translation: 一种车辆悬架系统，其中计算机控制阻尼和弹簧力以在宽范围的驾驶条件下优化乘坐和操纵特性。 连接在车辆的车轮和框架之间的可控减震器包括液压传感器，该液压传感器向计算机提供代表活塞在减震器内的位置的信号。 计算机利用这些位置信号通过连续计算，利用编程算法，压缩和回弹阻尼力来控制压缩和回弹液压调节器，这将产生所需的乘坐和操纵特性。 空气弹簧可以与减震器连接，以沿相同的轴线进行压缩和回弹。 压力传感器和空气压力入口和出口阀连接到计算机，用于调节空气弹簧内的压力以提供所需的弹簧刚度。

公开(公告)号：US07910064B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US11399218

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: James M. Hamilton ,  Robert S. Dubrow ,  Calvin Y. H. Chow

Inventor： James M. Hamilton ,  Robert S. Dubrow ,  Calvin Y. H. Chow

IPC: G01N27/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/54313 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  G01N27/127 ,  G01N27/4146

Abstract: This invention provides nanowire based molecular sensors and methods for detecting analytes in a microfluidic system. Methods for sensing analytes include detecting changed electrical parameters associated with contact of a nanowire with the analyte in a microfluidic system. Sensors of the invention include nanowires mounted in microchambers of a microfluidic system in electrical contact with the detector, whereby electrical parameter changes induced in the nanowire by the analyte can be monitored by the detector.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了基于纳米线的分子传感器和用于检测微流体系统中的分析物的方法。 感测分析物的方法包括检测与微流体系统中的纳米线与分析物的接触相关联的改变的电参数。 本发明的传感器包括安装在与检测器电接触的微流体系统的微室中的纳米线，由分析物在纳米线中诱发的电参数变化可由检测器监测。

公开(公告)号：US07422980B1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11602784

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Xiangfeng Duan ,  R. Hugh Daniels ,  Chunming Niu ,  Vijendra Sahi ,  James M. Hamilton ,  Linda T. Romano

Inventor： Xiangfeng Duan ,  R. Hugh Daniels ,  Chunming Niu ,  Vijendra Sahi ,  James M. Hamilton ,  Linda T. Romano

IPC: H01L21/44 ,  H01L21/441

CPC classification number: H01L51/0048 ,  B01J23/52 ,  B81B2203/0361 ,  B81B2207/015 ,  B81C3/005 ,  B81C99/008 ,  B81C2203/057 ,  B82B3/00 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  G11B5/743 ,  G11C2213/81 ,  H01L29/7869 ,  H01L51/0001 ,  H01L51/0595 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y10S438/962 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/856 ,  Y10S977/857 ,  Y10S977/858 ,  Y10S977/89 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods of positioning and orienting nanostructures, and particularly nanowires, on surfaces for subsequent use or integration. The methods utilize mask based processes alone or in combination with flow based alignment of the nanostructures to provide oriented and positioned nanostructures on surfaces. Also provided are populations of positioned and/or oriented nanostructures, devices that include populations of positioned and/or oriented nanostructures, systems for positioning and/or orienting nanostructures, and related devices, systems and methods.

Abstract translation: 在表面上定位和取向纳米结构，特别是纳米线的方法用于随后的使用或整合。 该方法单独使用基于掩模的工艺，或者与纳米结构的基于流动的对准组合以在表面上提供定向和定位的纳米结构。 还提供了定位和/或定向的纳米结构的群体，包括定位和/或定向纳米结构的群体，用于定位和/或取向纳米结构的系统以及相关设备，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07344961B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-18

申请号：US11117702

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Linda T. Romano ,  James M. Hamilton

Inventor： Linda T. Romano ,  James M. Hamilton

IPC: H01L21/302

CPC classification number: C30B29/605 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  C30B11/12 ,  H01L21/02439 ,  H01L21/02513 ,  H01L21/02521 ,  H01L21/02532 ,  H01L21/02603 ,  H01L21/02606 ,  H01L21/02639 ,  H01L21/02645 ,  H01L21/02653 ,  H01L29/0673 ,  H01L29/0676 ,  H01L29/068 ,  H01L29/125 ,  H01L29/66469 ,  H01L29/775 ,  H01L29/78684 ,  H01L29/7869 ,  H01L29/78696 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  Y10S977/762 ,  Y10S977/938 ,  Y10T428/139 ,  Y10T428/2902 ,  Y10T428/2949

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods to produce, process, and exploit nanomaterials, and particularly elongated nanowire materials. The invention provides a method for producing nanowires that includes providing a thin film of a catalyst material with varying thickness on a substrate, heating the substrate and thin film, such that the thin film disassociates at the relatively thinner regions and vapor depositing a semiconductor onto the substrate to produce nanowires. A method is also provided in which two or more thin films of different materials are overlayed over a substrate, selectively etching the first underlying thin film to create a plurality of islands of the second thin film that mask portions of the first thin film and expose other portions and growing nanowires on the first thin film. Additional methods for producing nanowires are provided.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及生产，加工和利用纳米材料，特别是细长的纳米线材料的方法。 本发明提供一种纳米线的制造方法，其包括在基板上提供具有变化的厚度的催化剂材料的薄膜，加热基板和薄膜，使得薄膜在相对较薄的区域分离并将半导体蒸镀到 底物产生纳米线。 还提供了一种方法，其中两个或更多个不同材料的薄膜覆盖在衬底上，选择性地蚀刻第一下面的薄膜以产生第二薄膜的多个岛，该第二薄膜的掩模部分的第一薄膜并暴露其他 部分和在第一薄膜上生长纳米线。 提供了生产纳米线的附加方法。

公开(公告)号：US06296091B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09439107

申请日：1999-11-11

Applicant: James M. Hamilton

Inventor： James M. Hamilton

IPC: F16F900

CPC classification number: B60G17/019 ,  B60G17/0152 ,  B60G17/018 ,  B60G17/0408 ,  B60G17/08 ,  B60G2202/413 ,  B60G2202/416 ,  B60G2204/111 ,  B60G2204/112 ,  B60G2206/41 ,  B60G2400/102 ,  B60G2400/25 ,  B60G2400/252 ,  B60G2401/26 ,  B60G2500/10 ,  B60G2600/184 ,  B60G2800/012 ,  F15B11/028 ,  F15B2211/40515 ,  F15B2211/41536 ,  F15B2211/426 ,  F15B2211/50572 ,  F15B2211/526 ,  F15B2211/6313 ,  F15B2211/6336 ,  F15B2211/6653 ,  F15B2211/7053 ,  F16F9/466

Abstract: A suspension control unit as well as a control valve for such unit are provided which are incorporated in a computerized suspension system which automatically and continuously monitors and control's a vehicle's ride performance. The suspension control unit is composed of an actuator and a fluid control unit. A valve is coupled to the actuator for controlling the fluid pressure within the actuator. The valve has an annular body having a side inlet passage and an outlet opening in communication with the reservoir. A poppet driven by a solenoid is slideably fitted within the body wherein the poppet can slide between a first position blocking flow to the outlet opening and a second position not blocking the flow to the outlet opening. The poppet has a shoulder that is exposed to the inlet. Fluid pressure to the inlet of the valve acts on the differential area of the poppet to produce an poppet retracting force which is opposed by the force of an electrically adjustable solenoid. When pressure reaches the solenoid setting, the poppet is retracted to the open position, permitting flow through the valve.

Abstract translation: 提供悬架控制单元以及用于这种单元的控制阀，它们结合在计算机化的悬挂系统中，该系统自动连续地监视和控制车辆的行驶性能。 悬架控制单元由致动器和流体控制单元构成。 阀门联接到致动器以控制致动器内的流体压力。 阀具有环形体，其具有与储存器连通的侧入口通道和出口开口。 由螺线管驱动的提升头可滑动地装配在主体内，其中提升阀可以在阻止流到出口开口的第一位置和不阻塞到出口开口的流动的第二位置之间滑动。 提升阀具有暴露于入口的肩部。 到阀入口的流体压力作用在提升阀的差动区域上，产生与电动调节螺线管的力相反的提升力回缩力。 当压力达到螺线管设置时，提升阀缩回到打开位置，允许流过阀门。

公开(公告)号：US5735372A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-07

申请号：US633928

申请日：1996-04-17

Applicant: James M. Hamilton ,  Lonnie K. Woods

Inventor： James M. Hamilton ,  Lonnie K. Woods

IPC: F16F9/46 ,  B60G17/08

CPC classification number: F16F9/46

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a valve for selectively establishing communication of a fluid between first and second fluid bodies having first and second pressures, respectively. A valve element is carried within a valve body for liner reciprocal movement along a valve axis between a first position wherein an operative portion at the front of the valve element blocks communication between the first and the second fluid bodies and a second position wherein the first and second fluid bodies are in communication. The movement is responsive to a rearward force exerted by the fluid on the valve element due to the first pressure. The rearward force is less than the product of the first pressure and a cross-sectional area of the first fluid swept by the valve element. An actuator is located at or behind the valve element for applying and modulating forward force to the valve element for controlling the response of the valve element to the first pressure when the valve is located between the first and second positions.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个实施例是一种用于选择性地建立具有第一和第二压力的第一和第二流体之间的流体的连通的阀。 阀元件被承载在阀体内，用于在第一位置和第二位置之间沿着阀轴线沿着阀轴线往复运动，其中阀元件前部的操作部分阻挡在第一和第二流体之间的连通，第二位置， 第二流体相互连通。 由于第一压力，该运动响应由阀体上的流体施加的向后的力。 向后的力小于由阀元件扫过的第一流体的第一压力和横截面面积的乘积。 致动器位于阀元件的后面或后面，用于向阀元件施加和调节向前的力，以在阀位于第一和第二位置之间时控制阀元件对第一压力的响应。