公开(公告)号：US06262407B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09223955

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G01J132

CPC classification number: B60S1/0822 ,  B60S1/0837 ,  B60S1/0888 ,  G01J1/32

Abstract: An automatic intensity control unit for use in a moisture sensor which senses moisture on the surface of a transparent material. The moisture sensor includes one or more emitters for producing an emitter signal which is influenced by moisture on the transparent material, and one or more detectors for receiving the emitter signals. The automatic intensity control unit adjusts the intensity of the emitter signals to accommodate transparent materials having different transmittances. The automatic intensity control unit includes a comparator for comparing the intensity the emitter signals received by the detectors with a predetermined reference signal and a counter communicating with the comparator for producing a counter output. The automatic intensity control unit also includes an emitter driver for providing power to the emitters in an amount which determines the intensity of the emitter signals, and an emitter intensity control signal generator communicating with the counter and the emitter driver for controlling the intensity of the emitter signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于感测透明材料表面上的水分的湿度传感器中的自动强度控制单元。 水分传感器包括一个或多个用于产生受透明材料上的水分影响的发射器信号的发射器和用于接收发射器信号的一个或多个检测器。 自动强度控制单元调节发射器信号的强度以适应具有不同透射率的透明材料。 自动强度控制单元包括比较器，用于将由检测器接收的发射器信号的强度与预定的参考信号进行比较，以及与比较器通信的用于产生计数器输出的计数器。 自动强度控制单元还包括用于以确定发射器信号的强度的量向发射器提供功率的发射器驱动器，以及与计数器通信的发射极强度控制信号发生器和用于控制发射极的强度的发射极驱动器 信号。

公开(公告)号：US5708993A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-20

申请号：US566003

申请日：1995-12-01

Applicant: Peter M. Campbell ,  Loren W. Krantz ,  Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Peter M. Campbell ,  Loren W. Krantz ,  Rein S. Teder

IPC: A61G5/04 ,  A61G7/10 ,  A61G7/14

CPC classification number: A61G7/1055 ,  A61G7/1019 ,  A61G7/1046 ,  A61G7/1048 ,  A61G7/1051 ,  A61G2200/32 ,  A61G2200/34 ,  A61G2203/12 ,  A61G5/04 ,  A61G7/1003 ,  A61G7/1007 ,  A61G7/1061 ,  A61G7/1076

Abstract: The present invention includes a device for transporting an individual. The device includes a frame that supports a drive wheel and a chair movably attached to the frame for receiving the individual. The device also includes a lift mechanism attached to the frame. The lift mechanism includes a screw, a mechanism for moving the screw, and an arm for lifting the individual from the chair. The device further includes a pivoting mechanism attached to the arm of the lift mechanism for positioning the lifted individual radially about the screw. The device additionally includes a swivel mechanism attached to the pivoting mechanism on the arm of the lift mechanism, opposing the pivoting mechanism for swiveling the lifted individual. The device also includes a leg for stabilizing the transporting device, when the lift arm is pivoting left or right.

Abstract translation: 本发明包括用于运送个人的装置。 该装置包括支撑驱动轮的框架和可移动地附接到框架以接收个人的椅子。 该装置还包括附接到框架的升降机构。 提升机构包括螺钉，用于移动螺钉的机构，以及用于将个人从椅子上抬起的臂。 该装置还包括连接到提升机构的臂上的枢转机构，用于将提升的个体径向地围绕螺钉定位。 该装置还包括一个旋转机构，该旋转机构附接到提升机构的臂上的枢转机构，与枢转机构相对，用于使提升的个体旋转。 当提升臂向左或向右枢转时，该装置还包括用于稳定运送装置的支腿。

公开(公告)号：US20110054794A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12850750

申请日：2010-08-05

Applicant: REIN S. TEDER

Inventor： REIN S. TEDER

IPC: G06F1/14 ,  H01J5/16

CPC classification number: G01N21/552 ,  G01W1/14

Abstract: A moisture sensor is provided that simultaneously achieves ruggedness, sensitivity, wide dynamic range, versatility of application, and low cost. The outer, top service of the sensor is a lens having a predetermined geometric shape which preferably makes the rain sensor resistant to the build up of debris on the outer surface as well as being effectively self-cleaning. Within a housing of the rain sensor, at least one light emitter and at least one light detector are each deployed on a substantially planar circuit board facing such outer lens surface. So arranged, light rays from the at least one emitter strike the outer lens surface and is reflected about 90°, whereupon it strikes the outer lens surface once more and is again reflected therefrom about 90° to focus back onto the at least one detector. Raindrops present on the outside surface of the sensor affect the intensity of the light rays reflected and signals from the at least one light detector are sent to control circuitry within the rain sensor. A microprocessor in the sensor processes the resulting data to detect rain intensity over a wide range so as to be capable of being effectively deployed for applications such as to emulate a tipping bucket style rain detector, providing condensation sensing, and automatically adjusting the strength of the light rays emitted by the at least one light emitter to provide improved consistency of operation of the sensor over time.

Abstract translation: 提供湿度传感器，同时实现坚固性，灵敏度，宽动态范围，应用的多功能性和低成本。 传感器的外部和顶部服务是具有预定几何形状的透镜，其优选地使得雨水传感器抵抗外表面上的碎屑的积聚以及有效地自清洁。 在雨传感器的壳体内，至少一个光发射器和至少一个光检测器分别布置在面向这种外透镜表面的基本上平面的电路板上。 如此布置，来自至少一个发射器的光线撞击外透镜表面并被反射约90°，于是它再一次撞击外透镜表面并再次从其反射约90°以聚焦到至少一个检测器上。 存在于传感器的外表面上的雨滴影响反射的光线的强度，并且来自至少一个光检测器的信号被发送到雨传感器内的控制电路。 传感器中的微处理器处理结果数据以检测较大范围内的雨强，以便能够有效地部署用于应用，例如模拟倾翻桶式雨检测器，提供冷凝感测，并自动调节强度 由至少一个光发射器发射的光线，以提供传感器随时间的操作的改进的一致性。

公开(公告)号：US20080116379A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：US11901106

申请日：2007-09-14

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G01N21/17 ,  G06M7/00

CPC classification number: B60S1/0822 ,  B60S1/0837 ,  G01N21/552

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rain sensor that adaptively functions in a variety of different modes when deployed on vehicle windows of different thicknesses and compositions. The arrangement of multiple lens segments and reflecting surfaces in a nonsequential configuration allows utilization of a greater proportion of light rays from the at least two emitters. Further, a greater portion of the light rays emitted by the at least two emitters is captured by the lens segments and reflectors arranged about at least two detectors, and directed to the detectors. Connection to analytical circuitry then allows interpretation of electrical signals, which in turn control, for example, window wiper systems.

Abstract translation: 雨水传感器技术领域本发明涉及一种雨水传感器，其在部署在不同厚度和组成的车辆窗口上时，能够以各种不同的模式自适应地起作用。 以非顺序配置的多个透镜段和反射表面的布置允许利用来自至少两个发射器的较大比例的光线。 此外，由至少两个发射器发射的光线的更大部分由被布置在至少两个检测器周围的透镜段和反射器捕获，并被引导到检测器。 与分析电路的连接然后允许对电信号的解释，电信号又控制例如窗刮器系统。

公开(公告)号：US6124691A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-26

申请号：US318456

申请日：1999-05-25

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G01N21/17 ,  B60S1/08 ,  G05B5/00

CPC classification number: B60S1/0818 ,  B60S1/087 ,  Y10S318/02

Abstract: A moisture sensor for detecting moisture on the surface of a transparent material. The moisture sensor includes one or more emitters for producing moisture sensing signals which are influenced by moisture on the transparent material, and one or more detectors for receiving the moisture sensing signals and producing a detector output signal. The moisture sensor further includes a pre-demodulation gain and filtering circuit having high order filtering for removing most of the unwanted ambient light noise and EMI interference from the detector output signal for the accurate detection of moisture in the presence of noise.

Abstract translation: 一种水分传感器，用于检测透明材料表面的水分。 水分传感器包括一个或多个用于产生受透湿材料上的水分影响的湿度感测信号的发射器，以及用于接收湿度感测信号并产生检测器输出信号的一个或多个检测器。 水分传感器还包括具有高阶滤波的预解调增益和滤波电路，用于消除来自检测器输出信号的大部分不想要的环境光噪声和EMI干扰，以便在存在噪声的情况下准确检测水分。

公开(公告)号：US5852284A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US779470

申请日：1997-01-07

Applicant: Rein S. Teder ,  Peter F. Gerhardinger ,  Fred A. Millett

Inventor： Rein S. Teder ,  Peter F. Gerhardinger ,  Fred A. Millett

IPC: A47F3/04 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D23/02 ,  H05B3/00 ,  H05B3/14 ,  H05B3/84 ,  H05B3/06

CPC classification number: H05B3/84 ,  H05B1/0236 ,  F25D21/04 ,  F25D2400/02 ,  H05B2203/016 ,  H05B2203/035

Abstract: A glass heating system includes a low emissivity sheet of coated glass and a capacitor for capacitive coupling the coated glass to a power source. The low emissivity glass is economical to produce and provides superior thermal properties. The low emissivity glass has a low sheet resistance and is coupled to one or more capacitors to increase the impedance of the circuit and reduce the power dissipation by the coated glass. The exact amount of power to be delivered to the coated glass can be varied by changing the capacitor. The low emissivity glass has improved thermal characteristics for use in insulating glass doors for freezers and refrigerators. In a two-paned insulating glass door, the capacitor can be conveniently mounted in the frame of the door or in the space between the two panes.

Abstract translation: 玻璃加热系统包括涂层玻璃的低发射率片和用于将涂覆的玻璃电容耦合到电源的电容器。 低辐射玻璃经济地生产并提供优异的热性能。 低发射率玻璃具有低的薄层电阻并且耦合到一个或多个电容器以增加电路的阻抗并且降低涂覆玻璃的功率耗散。 可以通过改变电容器来改变输送到镀膜玻璃的精确量。 低辐射玻璃具有改善的用于冷冻柜和冰箱隔热玻璃门的热特性。 在双层隔热玻璃门中，电容器可以方便地安装在门的框架中或两个窗格之间的空间中。

公开(公告)号：US08441221B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12998689

申请日：2009-11-19

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G05D1/00

CPC classification number: B60S1/0803 ,  B60S1/0818

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low-cost windshield wiper control system which can be readily incorporated into existing vehicle systems, particularly into an operator-accessible windshield wiper control unit assembly (100). The windshield wiper control assembly (100) is selectively operable as an intermittent wiper control system, or as a rain sensing windshield wiper control system without the need for microprocessors or multiplex circuitry.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种低成本的挡风玻璃刮水器控制系统，其可以容易地结合到现有的车辆系统中，特别涉及一种操作者可接近的风挡刮水器控制单元组件（100）。 挡风玻璃刮水器控制组件（100）可选择性地用作间歇刮水器控制系统，或者作为雨感测挡风玻璃刮水器控制系统，而不需要微处理器或多路复用电路。

公开(公告)号：US08271198B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12850750

申请日：2010-08-05

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G06F1/14

CPC classification number: G01N21/552 ,  G01W1/14

Abstract: A moisture sensor is provided that simultaneously achieves ruggedness, sensitivity, wide dynamic range, versatility of application, and low cost. The outer, top service of the sensor is a lens having a predetermined geometric shape which preferably makes the rain sensor resistant to the build up of debris on the outer surface as well as being effectively self-cleaning. Within a housing of the rain sensor, at least one light emitter and at least one light detector are each deployed on a substantially planar circuit board facing such outer lens surface. So arranged, light rays from the at least one emitter strike the outer lens surface and is reflected about 90°, whereupon it strikes the outer lens surface once more and is again reflected therefrom about 90° to focus back onto the at least one detector. Raindrops present on the outside surface of the sensor affect the intensity of the light rays reflected and signals from the at least one light detector are sent to control circuitry within the rain sensor. A microprocessor in the sensor processes the resulting data to detect rain intensity over a wide range so as to be capable of being effectively deployed for applications such as to emulate a tipping bucket style rain detector, providing condensation sensing, and automatically adjusting the strength of the light rays emitted by the at least one light emitter to provide improved consistency of operation of the sensor over time.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种同时实现坚固性，灵敏度，宽动态范围，应用多功能性和低成本的湿度传感器。 传感器的外部和顶部服务是具有预定几何形状的透镜，其优选地使得雨水传感器抵抗外表面上的碎屑的积聚以及有效地自清洁。 在雨传感器的壳体内，至少一个光发射器和至少一个光检测器分别布置在面向这种外透镜表面的基本上平面的电路板上。 如此布置，来自至少一个发射器的光线撞击外透镜表面并被反射约90°，于是它再一次撞击外透镜表面并再次从其反射约90°以聚焦到至少一个检测器上。 存在于传感器的外表面上的雨滴影响反射的光线的强度，并且来自至少一个光检测器的信号被发送到雨传感器内的控制电路。 传感器中的微处理器处理结果数据以检测较大范围内的雨强，以便能够有效地部署用于应用，例如模拟倾翻桶式雨检测器，提供冷凝感测，并自动调节强度 由至少一个光发射器发射的光线，以提供传感器随时间的操作的改进的一致性。

公开(公告)号：US07719435B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11998193

申请日：2007-11-30

Applicant: Blaine C. Readler ,  Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Blaine C. Readler ,  Rein S. Teder

IPC: G08B1/00 ,  G08B13/00 ,  G08B5/00 ,  G09F9/33 ,  G09G3/06 ,  G09G3/12 ,  G09G3/14

CPC classification number: G08B15/002

Abstract: Method and apparatus for simulating an operating television for the purpose of deterring potential intruders by providing the appearance that one or more occupants are at home. Realistic simulation of a television is accomplished via perceived random combinations, amplitudes, colors, and durations of television program scene modes, these scene modes comprised of fades, swells, flicks, static periods, and low frequency noise. Color shifts, both subtle and dramatic, effectively emulate true television output. Efficient, reliable, and inexpensive super-bright LEDs serve as light sources.

Abstract translation: 通过提供一个或多个乘客在家的外观来模拟操作电视机的目的是防止潜在入侵者的方法和装置。 通过电视节目场景模式的感知随机组合，幅度，颜色和持续时间来实现电视的现实模拟，这些场景模式包括渐变，膨胀，轻拍，静态周期和低频噪声。 颜色偏移，微妙和戏剧性，有效地模仿真正的电视输出。 高效，可靠和廉价的超亮LED用作光源。

公开(公告)号：US06268612B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-31

申请号：US09592515

申请日：2000-06-12

Applicant: Rein S. Teder

Inventor： Rein S. Teder

IPC: G02B642

CPC classification number: B60S1/0818 ,  B60S1/0822 ,  B60S1/0837 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/43

Abstract: An autobalance control circuit for use in a moisture sensor which senses moisture on the surface of a transparent material. The moisture sensor includes detectors for receiving emitter signals which are influenced by moisture on the transparent material. The moisture sensor further includes a pre-demodulation circuit for attenuating unwanted signal components in the detector output signal while amplifying the useful signal components for further processing by a microprocessor. An autobalance circuit is provided for receiving the pre-demodulation circuit signal and providing an autobalance signal to the pre-demodulation circuit input. The autobalance signal at least partially cancels the detector output signal to prevent saturation of the pre-demodulation amplifier when undesirable detector output signal amplitudes are encountered. By preventing saturation of the moisture sensor circuitry, the autobalance circuit allows the sensor to continue to operate in the presence of large drops of moisture while having sufficient gain for detecting small droplets of moisture.

Abstract translation: 一种用于感测透明材料表面上的水分的水分传感器中的自平衡控制电路。 水分传感器包括用于接收受透明材料上的水分影响的发射器信号的检测器。 湿度传感器还包括预解调电路，用于衰减检测器输出信号中的不需要的信号分量，同时放大有用信号分量以供微处理器进一步处理。 提供了一种自适应电路，用于接收预解调电路信号并向预解调电路输入提供自平衡信号。 当遇到不期望的检测器输出信号幅度时，自适应信号至少部分地抵消检测器输出信号以防止预解调放大器的饱和。 通过防止湿度传感器电路的饱和，自动平衡电路允许传感器在存在大量水分的同时继续操作，同时具有足够的增益用于检测小水滴。