公开(公告)号：US20100164580A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-01

申请号：US12347469

申请日：2008-12-31

Applicant: David William Boerstler ,  Steven Mark Clements ,  Jieming Qi

Inventor： David William Boerstler ,  Steven Mark Clements ,  Jieming Qi

IPC: H03K3/017

CPC classification number: H03K5/1565

Abstract: A clock signal duty cycle adjustment circuit includes a duty cycle correction circuit that receives a clock input signal that may need duty cycle correction. The duty cycle correction circuit may derive first and second differential clock signals from the clock input signal. The first and second differential clock signals may exhibit respective voltage offsets. The duty cycle correction circuit includes a voltage offset shift circuit that may shift the voltage offset that one of the first and second differential clock signals exhibits to adjust the effective duty cycle of a clock output signal. The duty cycle adjustment circuit derives the clock output signal from the voltage offset adjusted first and second differential clock signals in response to a duty cycle error signal.

Abstract translation: 时钟信号占空比调整电路包括占空比校正电路，其接收可能需要占空比校正的时钟输入信号。 占空比校正电路可以从时钟输入信号导出第一和第二差分时钟信号。 第一和第二差分时钟信号可以呈现相应的电压偏移。 占空比校正电路包括电压偏移移位电路，其可以移位第一和第二差分时钟信号中的一个表现出的电压偏移，以调整时钟输出信号的有效占空比。 占空比调整电路响应于占空比误差信号，从电压偏移调整的第一和第二差分时钟信号中导出时钟输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US06530586B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09804743

申请日：2001-03-13

Applicant: Joe Fader ,  Steve Yollick ,  Mark Clements ,  Chris Keeney ,  Jim Hawkins

Inventor： Joe Fader ,  Steve Yollick ,  Mark Clements ,  Chris Keeney ,  Jim Hawkins

IPC: B60G21055

CPC classification number: B60G21/0556

Abstract: A suspension system includes a damper assembly to provide an anti-roll capability to a vehicle torsion bar suspension system. The damper assembly is attached to each torsion bar. To selectively couple and decouple the rotational motion of the torsion bars. In one embodiment the damper assembly selectively links rotational motion of the torsion bar anchor arms to transfer an anti-roll force from one suspension link to the opposite suspension link.

Abstract translation: 一种悬架系统包括一个阻尼器组件，用于向车辆扭力杆悬架系统提供防侧倾能力。 阻尼器组件连接到每个扭杆上。 选择性地联接和解耦扭杆的旋转运动。 在一个实施例中，阻尼器组件选择性地联接扭杆锚臂的旋转运动，以将抗卷力从一个悬挂连杆传递到相对的悬架连杆。

公开(公告)号：US06491291B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US09566361

申请日：2000-05-08

Applicant: Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Jim Hawkins

Inventor： Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Jim Hawkins

IPC: B60G2104

CPC classification number: B60G21/0553 ,  B60G15/00 ,  B60G17/0157 ,  B60G17/025 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2202/42 ,  B60G2202/424 ,  B60G2206/427 ,  B60G2206/70 ,  B60G2400/102 ,  B60G2400/204 ,  B60G2400/712 ,  B60G2400/91 ,  B60G2500/20 ,  F16F1/021 ,  F16F1/14

Abstract: A suspension system includes a SMA suspension component, an actuator and a controller. Altering the mechanical characteristic of the SMA suspension component alters the kinematic properties of the vehicle wheel relative to the vehicle body and the suspension characteristics of the vehicle. In one disclosed embodiment a SMA suspension spring is height adjustable to alter the vehicle handling characteristics. In another disclosed embodiment a SMA suspension component stabilizer bar is shape adjustable. The SMA stabilizer bar is maintained in a first shape to provide a first handling characteristic. To provide a second handling characteristic the SMA stabilizer bar is moved into contact with a fixed vehicle component such as a vehicle frame component. The flexibility of the stabilizer bar is thereby reduced and the vehicle handling characteristics are optimized for a second condition.

Abstract translation: 悬架系统包括SMA悬架部件，致动器和控制器。 改变SMA悬挂部件的机械特性改变车轮相对于车身的运动特性和车辆的悬架特性。 在一个公开的实施例中，SMA悬挂弹簧是高度可调的以改变车辆操纵特性。 在另一个公开的实施例中，SMA悬挂部件稳定杆是形状可调的。 SMA稳定杆被保持在第一形状以提供第一处理特性。 为了提供第二处理特性，SMA稳定杆被移动成与诸如车辆框架部件的固定车辆部件接触。 因此稳定杆的灵活性被降低，并且针对第二状况优化了车辆处理特性。

公开(公告)号：US06481732B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-19

申请号：US09578253

申请日：2000-05-24

Applicant: Jim Hawkins ,  Mark Clements ,  Chris Keeney ,  Joe Fader ,  Steve Yollick

Inventor： Jim Hawkins ,  Mark Clements ,  Chris Keeney ,  Joe Fader ,  Steve Yollick

IPC: B60G2105

CPC classification number: B60G21/0556 ,  B60G17/0162 ,  B60G21/0553

Abstract: A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having a first and a second segment attached to respective vehicle suspension members. The first and a second segments are selectively coupled by a decoupler assembly to provide coordinated or uncoordinated movement of the first and second suspension members. The decoupler assembly is preferably in communication with a controller and sensors located adjacent the vehicle wheel assemblies. The controller interprets the signals from the sensors and determines whether the decoupler assembly should be activated. In some embodiments, a limited slip can be achieved between said first and second stabilizer bar segments.

Abstract translation: 一种悬挂系统包括具有附接到相应的车辆悬架构件的第一和第二段的稳定杆。 第一和第二段通过分离器组件选择性地联接，以提供第一和第二悬架构件的协调或不协调的运动。 分离器组件优选地与位于车辆车轮组件附近的控制器和传感器连通。 控制器解释来自传感器的信号，并确定去耦器组件是否应被激活。 在一些实施例中，可以在所述第一和第二稳定杆段之间实现有限滑动。

公开(公告)号：US06420052B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-16

申请号：US09566370

申请日：2000-05-08

Applicant: Chris Keeney ,  Mark Clements ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Steve Yollick ,  Joe Fader

Inventor： Chris Keeney ,  Mark Clements ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Steve Yollick ,  Joe Fader

IPC: B21D2900

CPC classification number: C09D7/00 ,  C08K9/10 ,  C09D5/08 ,  C09D7/40 ,  Y10S428/935 ,  Y10T428/12493 ,  Y10T428/12535 ,  Y10T428/249997

Abstract: A coating for an article includes coating encapsulated micro-spheres which maintain the coating in a fluid state. The coating encapsulated micro-spheres are retained in the coating to form a matrix of hardened coating and coating encapsulated micro-spheres. Damage to the coating form a fissure which breaks open the coating encapsulated micro-spheres adjacent the fissure. The broken coating encapsulated micro-spheres release the fluid coating material contained therein. Because the coating encapsulated micro-spheres release the encapsulated coating material in the fluid state the coating material flows into the fissure to coat the exposed substrate. This provides a “self-healing” ability to the coating which protects the substrate even after the coating is damaged.

Abstract translation: 用于制品的涂层包括将涂层保持在流体状态的涂覆的包封的微球。 涂层包裹的微球保留在涂层中以形成硬化涂层和包被微球的涂层基质。 对涂层的损伤形成裂缝，其破裂邻近裂缝的涂层包裹的微球体。 破碎的涂层包裹的微球释放其中所含的流体涂层材料。 因为涂层包裹的微球在流体状态下释放封装的涂层材料，涂层材料流入裂缝以涂覆暴露的基底。 这为涂层提供了“自愈”能力，即使在涂层损坏之后也能保护基材。

公开(公告)号：US06361664B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-26

申请号：US09643805

申请日：2000-08-22

Applicant: Joe Fader ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Steve Yollick ,  Chris Keeney ,  Mark Clements

Inventor： Joe Fader ,  Jim Hawkins ,  Steve Yollick ,  Chris Keeney ,  Mark Clements

IPC: C23F1300

CPC classification number: F16F1/02 ,  B60G13/14 ,  B60G15/00 ,  B60G2300/60 ,  C23F13/04 ,  C23F13/06 ,  F16F9/32

Abstract: A vehicle system component is provided with an electrical charge to resist corrosion. Preferably, the electrical charge is generated by movement of components adjacent to the suspension component. Friction surfaces may be placed in contact with each other such that and heat is generated upon movement of the vehicle system components. The heat is transferred into electrical energy. In another embodiment, an electrical coil receives a magnetic member which moves within the coil to generate the current. The charge may be stored in a capacitor and periodically dispatched onto said component. The invention thus provides a low cost and simplistic way of resisting corrosion to vehicle components, and in particular to vehicle suspension components.

Abstract translation: 车辆系统部件设置有电荷以抵抗腐蚀。 优选地，电荷是通过与悬挂部件相邻的部件的移动产生的。 摩擦表面可以彼此接触，使得在车辆系统部件移动时产生热量。 热转移到电能中。 在另一个实施例中，电线圈接收在线圈内移动以产生电流的磁性构件。 电荷可以存储在电容器中并周期性地分配到所述元件上。 因此，本发明提供了低成本和简单的方式来抵抗对车辆部件，特别是车辆悬架部件的腐蚀。

公开(公告)号：US06304846B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09161799

申请日：1998-09-28

Applicant: E. Bryan George ,  Michael W. Macon ,  Leslie Jensen-Link ,  James Oliverio ,  Mark Clements

Inventor： E. Bryan George ,  Michael W. Macon ,  Leslie Jensen-Link ,  James Oliverio ,  Mark Clements

IPC: G10L2100

CPC classification number: G10L13/033

Abstract: A method of singing voice synthesis uses commercially-available MIDI-based music composition software as a user interface (13). The user specifies a musical score and lyrics; as well as other music control parameters. The control information is stored in a MIDI file (11). Based on the input to the MIDI file (11) the system selects synthesis model parameters from an inventory (15) of linguistic voice data units. The units are selected and concatenated in a linguistic processor (17). The units are smoothed in the processing and are modified according to the music control parameters in musical processor (19) to modify the pitch, duration, and spectral characteristics of the concatenated voice units as specified by the musical score. The output waveform is synthesized using a sinusoidal model 20.

Abstract translation: 歌唱语音合成的方法使用市售的基于MIDI的音乐合成软件作为用户界面（13）。 用户指定乐谱和歌词; 以及其他音乐控制参数。 控制信息存储在MIDI文件（11）中。 基于对MIDI文件（11）的输入，系统从语言语音数据单元的清单（15）中选择合成模型参数。 单位被选择并连接在语言处理器（17）中。 这些单元在处理中被平滑，并且根据音乐处理器（19）中的音乐控制参数进行修改，以修改由乐谱指定的级联语音单元的音高，持续时间和频谱特性。 使用正弦模型20合成输出波形。

公开(公告)号：US20090091375A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US11866961

申请日：2007-10-03

Applicant: Carrie Ellen COX ,  Hayden Clavie CRANFORD, JR. ,  Todd Morgan RASMUS ,  Steven Mark CLEMENTS

Inventor： Carrie Ellen COX ,  Hayden Clavie CRANFORD, JR. ,  Todd Morgan RASMUS ,  Steven Mark CLEMENTS

IPC: H03K3/01

CPC classification number: H03K19/0013 ,  H03K19/0016

Abstract: A system is disclosed. The system includes a first circuit, the first circuit includes a bias device for allowing the first circuit to transition between a first mode and a second mode. The system further includes a second circuit which controls the bias device. The second circuit provides a bias voltage at a sub-threshold voltage level to the bias device when the first device is in one of the first and the second mode. The second circuit provides a bias voltage at a threshold voltage level or higher when the first device is in one of the first and the second mode. Accordingly, the transition time between modes of the first circuit is minimized.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种系统。 该系统包括第一电路，第一电路包括用于允许第一电路在第一模式和第二模式之间转换的偏置装置。 该系统还包括控制偏置装置的第二电路。 当第一器件处于第一和第二模式之一时，第二电路向偏置器件提供亚阈值电压电平的偏置电压。 当第一装置处于第一和第二模式之一时，第二电路提供阈值电压或更高的偏置电压。 因此，第一电路的模式之间的转换时间被最小化。

公开(公告)号：US06648350B1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US09567457

申请日：2000-05-08

Applicant: Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

Inventor： Mark Clements ,  Joe Fader ,  Chris Keeney ,  Steve Yollick ,  Jim Hawkins

IPC: B60G2105

CPC classification number: F16C11/0604 ,  B21K1/02 ,  B21K1/44 ,  B60G7/005 ,  B60G21/0551 ,  B60G2200/144 ,  B60G2202/135 ,  B60G2204/1224 ,  B60G2204/416 ,  B60G2204/422 ,  B60G2204/83022 ,  B60G2206/427 ,  B60G2206/81 ,  F16C2326/05

Abstract: A suspension system includes a stabilizer bar having an integral ball link directly formed as each end of the stabilizer bar. Because the ball link is integral to the stabilizer bar, there are no bolts, nuts or other fasteners that limit the articulation of the end link relative to the stabilizer bar. The present invention thereby provides greater end link articulation and improved suspension system performance.

Abstract translation: 悬架系统包括具有直立形成为稳定杆的每一端的一体式球连杆的稳定杆。 由于球连杆与稳定杆是一体的，所以没有螺栓，螺母或其他紧固件限制端部连杆相对于稳定杆的铰接。 因此，本发明提供了更大的端连接铰接和改进的悬挂系统性能。

公开(公告)号：US20110112020A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US12771377

申请日：2010-04-30

Applicant: Jill D. Jacobson ,  Mark Clements

Inventor： Jill D. Jacobson ,  Mark Clements

IPC: A61K38/25 ,  C12Q1/68 ,  A61P5/06

CPC classification number: G01N33/74 ,  A61K38/25 ,  C12Q1/6883

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a diagnostic test, treatment, and monitoring of treatment for growth hormone abnormalities including Growth Hormone Deficiency (“GHD”) as well as a kit comprising the necessary components of the present invention. G-protein expression and levels of mRNA are evaluated to determine if a patient has GHD or if treatment for GHD is effective. A G-protein agonist or antagonist is used to treat GHD by bringing G-protein expression and levels of mRNA into the normal range.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包括生长激素缺乏（“GHD”）在内的生长激素异常的治疗的诊断测试，治疗和监测以及包含本发明必需组分的试剂盒。 评估G蛋白表达和mRNA水平，以确定患者是否具有GHD，或者GHD的治疗是否有效。 G蛋白激动剂或拮抗剂用于通过使G蛋白表达和mRNA水平达到正常范围来治疗GHD。