公开(公告)号：US20200288651A1

公开(公告)日：2020-09-17

申请号：US16891583

申请日：2020-06-03

Applicant: Leslie A Field

Inventor： Leslie A Field

IPC: A01G15/00

Abstract: A method for cooling the temperature of a body of water having a top surface exposed to sunlight comprises distributing balls such that they lie on, and in direct contact with, at least part of the top surface, the at least part of the top surface characterized prior to the distribution by a pre-distribution surface area; The balls have diameters within a range of 100 microns to 3 mm, and albedos within a range of 0.15 to 1.0. The surfaces of the balls are hydrophilic, such that after the distribution a total wetted surface area greater than the pre-distribution surface area of the water is provided, facilitating the cooling. In one embodiment, the body of water is a natural or unnatural lake or bay.

公开(公告)号：US10701871B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-07

申请号：US15499590

申请日：2017-04-27

Applicant: Leslie A Field

Inventor： Leslie A Field

IPC: A01G15/00

Abstract: A system for cooling the temperature of a body of water having a top surface exposed to sunlight comprises hydrophilic balls distributed on, and in direct contact with, at least part of the top surface characterized prior to the distribution by a pre-distribution surface area. The balls have diameters within a range of 100 microns to 3 mm, and albedos within a range of 0.15-1.0. The balls comprise recycled glass and air-entrapping pores. The hydrophilic surfaces of the balls provide a total wetted surface area after the distribution greater than the pre-distribution surface area of the water, facilitating the cooling.

公开(公告)号：US20180164013A1

公开(公告)日：2018-06-14

申请号：US15892435

申请日：2018-02-09

Applicant: Leslie A. Field ,  Susan J. Strehlow ,  Dave G. Duff ,  Kimberly M. Wiefling

Inventor： Leslie A. Field ,  Susan J. Strehlow ,  Dave G. Duff ,  Kimberly M. Wiefling

IPC: F25C1/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/00

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to apparatuses for generating composite ice. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a water inlet system configured to receive water; a water treatment system configured to operate on water delivered from the water inlet system; a cooling system configured to operate on the treated water delivered from the water treatment system to generate ice; and an ice delivery system configured to output the generated ice. The water treatment system introduces a material to the water delivered from the water inlet system, the material being selected such that the subsequently generated ice has an albedo greater than 0.15.

公开(公告)号：US09927162B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-27

申请号：US14259114

申请日：2014-04-22

Applicant: Leslie A Field ,  Susan J Strehlow ,  David G Duff ,  Kimberly M Wiefling

Inventor： Leslie A Field ,  Susan J Strehlow ,  David G Duff ,  Kimberly M Wiefling

IPC: F25C1/18 ,  F25C1/00

CPC classification number: F25C1/00

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to methods and apparatuses for generating ice. In one embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the formed ice having a higher albedo than it would have had if the step of lowering the temperature had been carried out on the water without first carrying out the step of introducing the material. In one embodiment, the material is selected such that an aqueous solution of the material is alkaline. In another embodiment, a material is introduced to water, and the temperature of the combination of the water and the material is lowered until ice forms, the ice forming at a faster rate than the rate at which it would have formed if the material had not been introduced to the water.

公开(公告)号：US20140046439A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US13584435

申请日：2012-08-13

Applicant: Cesario P. Dos Santos ,  Nicholas M. Gunn ,  Robert J. Sanchez, JR. ,  Leslie A. Field ,  Chen Ning

Inventor： Cesario P. Dos Santos ,  Nicholas M. Gunn ,  Robert J. Sanchez, JR. ,  Leslie A. Field ,  Chen Ning

IPC: A61F2/16 ,  B32B37/14 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: A61F9/00781 ,  A61B3/16 ,  A61B2562/028 ,  A61F2210/0076

Abstract: An implantable MEMS package for the treatment of an ocular condition is provided. The MEMS package includes an outer portion; an active portion attached to the outer portion, the active portion including a fluid regulating element having a moving element; and a fluidic channel at an interface of the outer portion and the active portion. The fluidic channel is formed in at least one of the outer and active portions and permits fluid communication from the MEMS package to the fluid regulating element. A method for forming a MEMS package as above is also provided. An ocular implant for treating glaucoma including an inlet tube for receiving aqueous humor; a MEMS package as above, coupled to the inlet tube; a control system to control the MEMS package; and an outlet tube for draining aqueous humor at a drainage location, is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于治疗眼睛病症的植入式MEMS封装。 MEMS封装包括外部部分; 活动部分附接到外部部分，活动部分包括具有移动元件的流体调节元件; 以及在外部部分和活动部分的界面处的流体通道。 流体通道形成在外部和活动部分中的至少一个中，并且允许从MEMS封装到流体调节元件的流体连通。 还提供了如上形成MEMS封装的方法。 一种用于治疗青光眼的眼部植入物，包括用于接收房水的入口管; 如上所述的MEMS封装，耦合到入口管; 控制系统来控制MEMS封装; 并且提供用于在排水位置排出房水的出口管。

公开(公告)号：US20130085440A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13251368

申请日：2011-10-03

Applicant: Sebastian Böhm ,  Leslie A. Field

Inventor： Sebastian Böhm ,  Leslie A. Field

IPC: A61F9/00

CPC classification number: A61F9/00781

Abstract: A selectable IOP valve for implantation in an eye of a patient controls IOP and/or bleb pressure. The valve includes a drainage tube configured to convey aqueous from an anterior chamber of an eye and includes a selectable flow control valve in fluid communication with the drainage tube and configured to control flow rates of the aqueous. The valve system includes a plurality of flow control pathways arranged to operate in parallel with each other, each of the flow control pathways being in communication with an entry port to the valve system. A flow control mechanism controls aqueous flow through the pathways. Methods and systems are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 用于植入患者眼睛中的可选IOP阀控制IOP和/或气泡压力。 所述阀包括引流管，所述引流管构造成从眼睛的前房输送水分，并且包括与所述引流管流体连通并被配置为控制所述水的流速的可选择的流量控制阀。 阀系统包括多个流量控制通道，其布置成彼此并联操作，每个流量控制通路与阀系统的入口连通。 流量控制机构控制通过路径的水流。 还公开了方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US20120024971A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12680968

申请日：2008-10-09

Applicant: Leslie A. Field

Inventor： Leslie A. Field

IPC: A01G15/00

CPC classification number: A01G15/00 ,  E02B1/00 ,  E02B3/00 ,  E02B2201/00

Abstract: The invention provides and systems, materials, and methods for environmental modification using climate control materials. Climate control materials may be applied locally and may have various material properties that may alter a local albedo and/or evaporation rate, and thereby affect the local environment. Climate control materials may also be reversible. The climate control materials may be deployed in different manners.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了使用气候控制材料进行环境改造的系统，材料和方法。 气候控制材料可以局部施用，并且可以具有可以改变局部反照率和/或蒸发速率的各种材料性质，从而影响局部环境。 气候控制材料也可能是可逆的。 气候控制材料可能会以不同的方式部署。

公开(公告)号：US08002753B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-23

申请号：US12340920

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: John F. Krumme ,  Leslie A. Field

Inventor： John F. Krumme ,  Leslie A. Field

IPC: A61M5/00 ,  A61M5/178 ,  A61M37/00

CPC classification number: A61M5/2053 ,  A61M5/14244 ,  A61M5/14526 ,  A61M5/16881 ,  A61M5/20 ,  A61M2005/3128 ,  A61M2205/6081

Abstract: An apparatus includes a medicament container and an actuator assembly coupled to a proximal end portion of the medicament container. A distal end portion of the medicament container is configured to be coupled to a needle. A piston is movably disposed within the medicament container such that the medicament container is divided into a first internal portion and a second internal portion, the first internal portion containing a medicament. The actuator assembly has a pressurized fluid container, a regulator and a bias member. The pressurized fluid container is configured to move relative to the medicament container between a first position and a second position. The regulator is configured to fluidically couple the pressurized fluid container and the second internal portion of the medicament container when the pressurized fluid container is in the second position. The bias member is configured to bias the pressurized fluid container in the first position.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括药物容器和联接到药物容器的近端部分的致动器组件。 药物容器的远端部分被配置为联接到针。 活塞可移动地设置在药物容器内，使得药物容器被分成第一内部部分和第二内部部分，第一内部部分包含药物。 致动器组件具有加压流体容器，调节器和偏置构件。 加压流体容器构造成在第一位置和第二位置之间相对于药物容器移动。 调节器构造成当加压流体容器处于第二位置时流体耦合加压流体容器和药物容器的第二内部部分。 偏置构件构造成在第一位置偏压加压流体容器。

公开(公告)号：US06743991B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10413094

申请日：2003-04-14

Applicant: Marvin Glenn Wong ,  Leslie A Field

Inventor： Marvin Glenn Wong ,  Leslie A Field

IPC: H01H2900

CPC classification number: H01H29/28 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H2029/008

Abstract: A polymeric switch in which a switching channel is formed in a polymer layer. The channel is formed by a micro-machining technique such as laser ablation or photo-imaging. A liquid metal switch is contained within the switching channel. The liquid metal switch operates by making or breaking an electrical circuit using a volume of liquid metal. Electrical contact pads within the switching channel are wettable by the liquid metal and provide a latching mechanism for the switch. The polymer layer may be located between two switch substrates. Solder rings are attached to the perimeters of the switch substrates. The solder rings are wettable by solder and facilitate the creation of a hermetic seal between the substrates.

Abstract translation: 聚合物开关，其中在聚合物层中形成开关通道。 该通道由诸如激光烧蚀或光成像的微加工技术形成。 液体金属开关包含在开关通道内。 液体金属开关通过使用一定体积的液态金属制造或断开电路来操作。 开关通道内的电接触垫可被液态金属润湿，并为开关提供一个闭锁机构。 聚合物层可以位于两个开关基板之间。 焊盘连接到开关基板的周边。 焊锡环可通过焊料润湿，并有助于在基板之间形成气密密封。

公开(公告)号：US06398850B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09892203

申请日：2001-06-25

Applicant: Leslie A. Field ,  David K. Donald ,  Phillip W. Barth ,  Jonathan Servaites ,  Storrs T. Hoen

Inventor： Leslie A. Field ,  David K. Donald ,  Phillip W. Barth ,  Jonathan Servaites ,  Storrs T. Hoen

IPC: B41J219

CPC classification number: B41J2/19

Abstract: A thermally-activated gas extraction device that comprises a bubble capture chamber, an exhaust manifold, a tapered extraction chamber and an extraction heater associated with the tapered extraction chamber. The tapered extraction chamber extends from the bubble capture chamber towards the exhaust manifold and has a cross-sectional area that increases towards the exhaust manifold. A gas removal method in which the gas extraction device is provided, a bubble of gas is accumulated in the bubble capture chamber, a portion of the liquid in the tapered extraction chamber heated to nucleate a bubble of vapor, and the bubble of vapor is heated to explosively expand the bubble of vapor into contact with the walls of the tapered extraction chamber and into contact with the bubble of gas to form a composite bubble. Contact with the walls of the tapered extraction moves the composite bubble towards the exhaust manifold. Finally, heating of the composite bubble is discontinued to condense the vapor in the composite bubble.

Abstract translation: 一种热活化气体提取装置，其包括气泡捕获室，排气歧管，锥形抽出室和与锥形抽出室相关联的抽出加热器。 锥形抽出室从气泡捕获室朝向排气歧管延伸并且具有朝向排气歧管增加的横截面面积。 一种气体去除方法，其中提供气体提取装置，气体的气泡积聚在气泡捕获室中，锥形抽出室中的一部分液体被加热以使蒸汽的气泡成核，并且蒸气的气泡被加热 以将爆炸性地膨胀蒸汽气泡与锥形抽出室的壁接触并与气泡接触以形成复合气泡。 与锥形提取物的壁接触将复合气泡朝向排气歧管移动。 最后，中止复合气泡的加热以冷凝复合气泡中的蒸汽。