System and method for controlling the interior temperature of a vehicle
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for controlling the interior temperature of a vehicle 失效
    用于控制车辆内部温度的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06345767B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-12

    申请号:US09542656

    申请日:2000-04-04

    IPC分类号: G05D2300

    摘要: A system and method for controlling the interior temperature within a vehicle. In a preferred embodiment of the system, the system responds to increases in exterior temperature by reducing the interior temperature of the vehicle passenger compartment. The system preferably includes a temperature sensor within the passenger compartment and a microprocessor programmed to respond to signals from the temperature sensor. The microprocessor operates to roll down windows and/or engage a fan or air conditioning unit until a desired and comfortable temperature is achieved within the passenger compartment. The user can pre-program the system with settings that are stored in a memory or use factory default settings. A moisture sensor can also be coupled to the microprocessor to respond to rainy conditions. In one alternate embodiment, a two-way paging and cellular network module is included to contact the vehicle operator when the system is engaged. In another alternate embodiment, the system is programmed to increase the interior vehicle temperature in response to decreases in the exterior ambient temperature by engaging the heater unit of the vehicle.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于控制车辆内部温度的系统和方法。 在系统的优选实施例中,系统通过降低车辆乘客舱的内部温度来响应外部温度的增加。 该系统优选地包括在乘客舱内的温度传感器和被编程为响应于来自温度传感器的信号的微处理器。 微处理器操作以滚动窗口和/或接合风扇或空调单元,直到在乘客舱内实现期望和舒适的温度。 用户可以使用存储在存储器中的设置对系统进行预编程,也可以使用出厂默认设置。 湿度传感器还可以耦合到微处理器以响应雨天状况。 在一个替代实施例中,当系统接合时,包括双向寻呼和蜂窝网络模块以与车辆操作者联系。 在另一替代实施例中,系统被编程为通过接合车辆的加热器单元来响应于外部环境温度的降低而增加内部车辆温度。

    Fuel gauge stylus
    2.
    发明授权
    Fuel gauge stylus 有权
    燃油表触笔

    公开(公告)号:US07184033B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-27

    申请号:US10230029

    申请日:2002-08-28

    IPC分类号: G09G5/00

    CPC分类号: G06F3/03545 G06F1/1632

    摘要: This invention includes a stylus that employs a translucent material for conducting light to convey information from a portable electronic device to a user. In one preferred embodiment, the stylus provides a thermometer style fuel gauge. Inserting the stylus into a special stylus holder actuates the fuel gauge. A thermometer like fuel gauge reading then appears in the body of the stylus. Other embodiments include changing color, focal point of a lens and light intensity to convey information. The stylus may be used to convey any type of information, including receipt of e-mail by the portable electronic device.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括一种触控笔,其采用半透明材料来传导光以将信息从便携式电子设备传送到用户。 在一个优选实施例中,触笔提供温度计式燃料计。 将触控笔插入特殊的触控笔架中,可以启动电量计。 一个温度计,如电量表读数然后出现在触笔的主体。 其他实施例包括改变颜色,透镜焦点和光强度以传达信息。 触笔可以用于传送任何类型的信息,包括由便携式电子设备接收电子邮件。

    Current interrupt device for rechargeable cells
    3.
    发明授权
    Current interrupt device for rechargeable cells 失效
    可充电电池的电流中断装置

    公开(公告)号:US06900616B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-31

    申请号:US10442732

    申请日:2003-05-21

    IPC分类号: C09D5/00 H02J7/00 H01M10/46

    CPC分类号: C09D5/00 H02J7/0031

    摘要: A current interrupt device for rechargeable, electrochemical cells having a safety valve, insulating spacer and a thin metal plate for coupling to an electrode assembly is provided. The thin metal plate electrically couples to the safety valve by way of a conductive polymer, preferably having a positive temperature coefficient characteristic. The positive temperature coefficient characteristic is such that the impedance of the polymer increases with increasing temperature. In normal operation, the polymer conducts current. In high current situations, where internal components heat due to parasitic resistances, the polymer becomes an insulator and disconnects the cell from the exterior can. When gasses build within the cell, the safety valve deforms, thereby causing the safety valve to separate from the thin metal plate. Once the safety valve and thin metal plate have separated, the electrode assembly is electrically isolated from the exterior can.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于可充电电化学电池的电流中断装置,其具有安全阀,绝缘间隔件和用于耦合到电极组件的薄金属板。 薄金属板通过导电聚合物电连接到安全阀,优选具有正温度系数特性。 正温度系数特性使得聚合物的阻抗随着温度的升高而增加。 在正常操作中,聚合物传导电流。 在高电流情况下,由于寄生电阻而导致内部组件发热,聚合物变成绝缘体,并将电池与外壳断开。 当气体在电池内部积聚时,安全阀变形,从而使安全阀与薄金属板分离。 一旦安全阀和薄金属板分离,电极组件就会与外壳电隔离。

    Power toolbox
    4.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06571949B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-06-03

    申请号:US09587407

    申请日:2000-06-05

    IPC分类号: B65D8528

    CPC分类号: B60R9/00 B25H3/02 B60R11/06

    摘要: This invention is a “power” toolbox for vehicles that charges power tools and batteries while the vehicle is driven. A preferred embodiment is intended to be placed in a pick-up truck bed. The toolbox is coupled to the vehicular automotive system, and electrical power is delivered through electrical contacts in the toolbox to modular compartments that hold power tools or batteries in a nested fashion. When the vehicle is running, any battery or tool coupled to a compartment is charged. The compartments may be of different shapes and sizes and may include electrical circuitry to modulate the voltage and current from the vehicular electrical system. An optional manual switch is provided to disengage the toolbox from the vehicular electrical system.

    Cable or module identification apparatus and method
    5.
    发明授权
    Cable or module identification apparatus and method 有权
    电缆或模块识别装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06934561B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-23

    申请号:US09961049

    申请日:2001-09-24

    摘要: This invention includes a universal base unit having a plurality of cables, each corresponding to a unique electronic host device. The cable includes a capacitor having a value corresponding to a particular electronic host device. The capacitor is coupled in series with a resistor to ground in the universal base unit. The cable further includes a unique mating connector for coupling to the electronic host device. The universal base unit identifies the cable by actuating a step function across the capacitor-resistor network, causing an exponentially decaying waveform. A microprocessor in the host device then measures the width of the waveform to determine the identity of the cable or host device. The system allows a user to carry a single power supply or universal base unit with multiple cables as opposed to having to transport a different accessory for each electronic device.

    摘要翻译: 本发明包括具有多个电缆的通用基座单元,每个电缆对应于唯一的电子主机设备。 电缆包括具有对应于特定电子主机设备的值的电容器。 电容器与通用基座单元中的电阻器接地耦合。 电缆还包括用于耦合到电子主机设备的独特的配合连接器。 通用基座单元通过启动电容电阻网络上的阶跃函数来识别电缆,导致指数衰减的波形。 主机设备中的微处理器然后测量波形的宽度以确定电缆或主机设备的身份。 该系统允许用户携带具有多根电缆的单个电源或通用基座单元,而不必为每个电子设备运输不同的附件。

    Detachable golf swing training device using two light beams
    6.
    发明授权
    Detachable golf swing training device using two light beams 失效
    可拆卸的高尔夫挥杆训练装置使用两个光束

    公开(公告)号:US5467991A

    公开(公告)日:1995-11-21

    申请号:US212984

    申请日:1994-03-15

    IPC分类号: A63B69/36

    CPC分类号: A63B69/3614

    摘要: The self-contained portable unit is attachable to and detachable from the shaft of a golf club and has a base mounting plate supporting a pair of light emitting diodes (LED) aimed in opposite directions parallel to the shaft of the club. The base plate supports removable batteries electrically connected through a switch to the LEDs; one LED is aimed downwardly towards the club head parallel to line of shaft and the other LED is aimed upwardly towards the handle end of the club parallel to line of shaft. Using a target line, such as the edge of a rug, a piece of string, or line on a hardwood floor, an imaginary ball is addressed in the normal fashion so that the light towards the head traces the target line and then once the club passes a parallel position the second light picks up the same target line while the swing is continued to the top of the swing.

    摘要翻译: 独立的便携式单元可附接到高尔夫球杆的轴上并可从其拆卸,并且具有支撑一对平行于球杆的轴的相反方向上的一对发光二极管(LED)的基座安装板。 底板支持通过开关电连接到LED的可拆卸电池; 一个LED朝向平行于轴线的杆头向下瞄准,另一个LED向上朝向与杆线平行的球杆的手柄端。 使用目标线,例如地毯的边缘,一条绳子或在硬木地板上的线条,假想的球以正常的方式被寻址,使得朝向头部的光线跟踪目标线,然后一次是俱乐部 通过平行位置,第二个光线拾取相同的目标线,而摇摆持续到摆动的顶部。