公开(公告)号：US07284433B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US10518337

申请日：2003-06-17

Applicant: Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

Inventor： Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2468 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/056 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2691

Abstract: Hand-held apparatus and method for determining relative and/or absolute axial position of a conduit end within a fluid coupling includes application of input ultrasonic energy in the form of transient shear waves and analyzing the reflected energy. Application of the input energy collected at different radial positions about a first axial location is used with wavelet based correlation techniques to better analyze the reflected energy signals. Quality of the abutment between the conduit end and a surface associated with the coupling may also be determined as a separate or combined feature of the axial position determination.

Abstract translation: 用于确定流体联接器内的导管端部的相对和/或绝对轴向位置的手持装置和方法包括以瞬态剪切波形式施加输入超声能量并分析反射能量。 使用基于小波的相关技术来应用在围绕第一轴向位置的不同径向位置处收集的输入能量以更好地分析反射的能量信号。 导管端与与联接件相关联的表面之间的邻接的质量也可以被确定为轴向位置确定的单独或组合的特征。

公开(公告)号：US6154679A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US90203

申请日：1998-06-03

Applicant: Michael Wolfgang Kessler ,  Robin-David Slater ,  Hermann Wieth ,  Igor Kurkovskiy ,  Richard A. Ales ,  Robert J. Kretschmann

Inventor： Michael Wolfgang Kessler ,  Robin-David Slater ,  Hermann Wieth ,  Igor Kurkovskiy ,  Richard A. Ales ,  Robert J. Kretschmann

IPC: G05B19/042 ,  G05B15/02 ,  H04M11/04

CPC classification number: G05B19/0428 ,  G05B19/0423 ,  G05B19/0425 ,  G05B2219/14143 ,  G05B2219/24028 ,  G05B2219/25171 ,  G05B2219/25462 ,  Y02B70/3241 ,  Y04S20/227

Abstract: Low voltage logic circuitry is used to permit an entire subsystem of an industrial controller to be placed within a hazardous environment to receive a high speed serial link and undertake the control of multiple control points without expensive and awkward long cable runs and electrically isolating circuits for each cable run. Energy and bandwidth limiting on the high speed link allows power levels commensurate with high data rates yet intrinsic safety of the media allowing it to freely pass in and out of the hazardous area. A mixture of intrinsically safe and non-intrinsically safe equipment on the same logical rack is allowed through a bus isolator providing isolated data communication in backplane fashion between modules while wholly isolating power transmission along the backplane.

Abstract translation: 低电压逻辑电路用于允许工业控制器的整个子系统放置在危险环境中以接收高速串行链路，并承担多个控制点的控制，而不需要昂贵且笨拙的长电缆运行和电隔离电路 电缆运行。 高速链路上的能量和带宽限制允许与高数据速率相匹配的功率电平，而媒体的本质安全允许其自由进出危险区域。 通过总线隔离器允许同一逻辑机架上的本质安全和非本质安全设备的混合，在模块之间以背板方式提供隔离的数据通信，同时完全隔离沿着背板的电力传输。

公开(公告)号：US08439404B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-14

申请号：US12665875

申请日：2008-06-25

Applicant: Arthur Frank Anton ,  Michael Ray Butkovic ,  Johan Jan Goemans ,  Kevin Mracek ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Franziska H. Dacek ,  John D. Karkosiak ,  Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  David Bryan O'Connor ,  David E. O'Connor ,  Nicholas Raney Lubar ,  Gerhard H. Schiroky ,  Mark A. Bennett ,  Theodore J. Gausman ,  Andrew P. Marshall ,  Larry Dean Vandendriessche ,  Sylvia Antionette Bon ,  William H. Glime, III ,  Michael Jerome Mohlenkamp ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Richard A. Ales ,  Stephen W. Moore ,  Sunniva R. Collins

Inventor： Arthur Frank Anton ,  Michael Ray Butkovic ,  Johan Jan Goemans ,  Kevin Mracek ,  Dale C. Arstein ,  Franziska H. Dacek ,  John D. Karkosiak ,  Jeffrey Michael Rubinski ,  David Bryan O'Connor ,  David E. O'Connor ,  Nicholas Raney Lubar ,  Gerhard H. Schiroky ,  Mark A. Bennett ,  Theodore J. Gausman ,  Andrew P. Marshall ,  Larry Dean Vandendriessche ,  Sylvia Antionette Bon ,  William H. Glime, III ,  Michael Jerome Mohlenkamp ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Richard A. Ales ,  Stephen W. Moore ,  Sunniva R. Collins

IPC: F16L35/00

CPC classification number: F16L15/08 ,  F16J15/064 ,  F16L15/04 ,  F16L19/0283 ,  F16L19/05 ,  F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/12

Abstract: Mechanically attached connections for conduits may include a conduit gripping member and first and second connection members. The first and second connection members may be, for example, a nut member and a body member where the connection members cause axial movement of the conduit gripping member to grip and seal the conduit when the assembly is pulled-up. The mechanically attached connection may include a sensing function for detecting or sensing a condition or characteristic of at least one of the following: the mechanically attached connection, one or more of the connection members, the fluid contained by the mechanically attached connection, or a combination thereof. The sensing function may be, for example, a sensor that is integrated with at least one of the nut member and the body member.

Abstract translation: 用于管道的机械连接的连接件可以包括导管夹持构件和第一和第二连接构件。 第一和第二连接构件可以是例如螺母构件和主体构件，其中当组件被拉起时，连接构件导致导管夹持构件的轴向运动以夹紧和密封导管。 机械连接的连接可以包括用于检测或感测以下至少一个的状况或特性的感测功能：机械连接的连接，一个或多个连接构件，由机械连接的连接包含的流体或组合 其中。 感测功能可以是例如与螺母构件和主体构件中的至少一个成一体的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20090314087A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12546902

申请日：2009-08-25

Applicant: Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

Inventor： Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2468 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/056 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2691

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining relative and/or absolute axial position of a conduit end within a fluid coupling includes application of input ultrasonic energy in the form of transient shear waves and analyzing the reflected energy. Application of the input energy collected at different radial positions about a first axial location is used with wavelet based correlation techniques to better analyze the reflected energy signals. Quality of the abutment between the conduit end and a surface associated with the coupling may also be determined as a separate or combined feature of the axial position determination.

Abstract translation: 用于确定流体耦合中的导管端的相对和/或绝对轴向位置的装置和方法包括以瞬态剪切波的形式施加输入超声波能量并分析反射能量。 使用基于小波的相关技术来应用在围绕第一轴向位置的不同径向位置处收集的输入能量以更好地分析反射的能量信号。 导管端与与联接件相关联的表面之间的邻接的质量也可以被确定为轴向位置确定的单独或组合的特征。

公开(公告)号：US20100320755A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12665868

申请日：2008-06-25

Applicant: Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Mark D. Bearer ,  Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  Stephen W. Moore ,  Sunniva R. Collins ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Joseph M. Gorley ,  Cal R. Brown

Inventor： Peter C. Williams ,  Mark A. Clason ,  Mark D. Bearer ,  Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  Stephen W. Moore ,  Sunniva R. Collins ,  Jeffrey S. Rayle ,  Joseph M. Gorley ,  Cal R. Brown

IPC: F16L15/04

CPC classification number: F16L15/08 ,  F16J15/064 ,  F16L15/04 ,  F16L19/0283 ,  F16L19/05 ,  F16L19/061 ,  F16L19/086 ,  F16L19/103 ,  F16L19/12 ,  F16L2201/00 ,  G01D21/00

Abstract: Apparatus and method for mechanically attached connections of conduits may include a conduit gripping member (34), a drive member (36), and a seal member (48), the drive member (36) causing axial movement of the conduit gripping member (34) to indent into an outer surface of the conduit when the assembly is pulled-up, the drive member (36) causing the seal member (48) to form a zero clearance seal at a location that is axially spaced from the conduit gripping member (34). The zero clearance seal may comprise a face seal arrangement including a gasket (48), and the conduit gripping member (34) may be a ferrule, ring or other device that can grip and optionally seal against the conduit outer surface. The assembly may include an optional sensing function for detecting or sensing a characteristic or condition of an assembly component or the fluid or both.

Abstract translation: 用于机械连接的导管连接装置和方法可以包括导管夹持构件（34），驱动构件（36）和密封构件（48），驱动构件（36）引起导管夹持构件（34）的轴向移动 ）当所述组件被拉起时压入所述导管的外表面中，所述驱动构件（36）使得所述密封构件（48）在与所述导管夹持构件轴向间隔开的位置处形成零间隙密封（ 34）。 零间隙密封件可以包括包括垫圈（48）的面密封装置，并且导管夹持构件（34）可以是可以夹持并任选地密封导管外表面的套圈，环或其它装置。 组件可以包括用于检测或感测组件部件或流体或两者的特性或状况的可选感测功能。

公开(公告)号：US07591181B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11876150

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

Inventor： Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2468 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/056 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2691

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining relative and/or absolute axial position of a conduit end within a fluid coupling includes application of input ultrasonic energy in the form of transient shear waves and analyzing the reflected energy. Application of the input energy collected at different radial positions about a first axial location is used with wavelet based correlation techniques to better analyze the reflected energy signals. Quality of the abutment between the conduit end and a surface associated with the coupling may also be determined as a separate or combined feature of the axial position determination.

Abstract translation: 用于确定流体耦合中的导管端的相对和/或绝对轴向位置的装置和方法包括以瞬态剪切波的形式施加输入超声波能量并分析反射能量。 使用基于小波的相关技术来应用在围绕第一轴向位置的不同径向位置处收集的输入能量以更好地分析反射的能量信号。 导管端与与联接件相关联的表面之间的邻接的质量也可以被确定为轴向位置确定的单独或组合的特征。

公开(公告)号：US07581445B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11868127

申请日：2007-10-05

Applicant: Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

Inventor： Richard A. Ales ,  William H. Glime ,  John Barry Hull ,  Jeffrey M. Rubinski ,  Michael Douglas Seymour ,  Peter C. Williams ,  Wenxian Yang

IPC: G01N29/04

CPC classification number: G01N29/043 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/2462 ,  G01N29/2468 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/0422 ,  G01N2291/0423 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/056 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2691

Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining relative and/or absolute axial position of a conduit end within a fluid coupling includes application of input ultrasonic energy in the form of transient shear waves and analyzing the reflected energy. Application of the input energy collected at different radial positions about a first axial location is used with wavelet based correlation techniques to better analyze the reflected energy signals. Quality of the abutment between the conduit end and a surface associated with the coupling may also be determined as a separate or combined feature of the axial position determination.

Abstract translation: 用于确定流体耦合中的导管端的相对和/或绝对轴向位置的装置和方法包括以瞬态剪切波的形式施加输入超声波能量并分析反射能量。 使用基于小波的相关技术来应用在围绕第一轴向位置的不同径向位置处收集的输入能量以更好地分析反射的能量信号。 导管端与与联接件相关联的表面之间的邻接的质量也可以被确定为轴向位置确定的单独或组合的特征。

公开(公告)号：US08530777B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12445586

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Kevin Silk ,  Richard A. Ales ,  William Ponikvar ,  Michael Mussig ,  David N. Stafford

Inventor： Kevin Silk ,  Richard A. Ales ,  William Ponikvar ,  Michael Mussig ,  David N. Stafford

IPC: B23K9/16

CPC classification number: B23K9/164 ,  B23K9/325 ,  G05D7/0652

Abstract: Purge gas apparatus and method for a welding system uses automatic purge gas flow control function, such as an MFC, to control ID and/or OD purge gas flow rate or purge gas pressure or both at the weld site.

Abstract translation: 用于焊接系统的吹扫气体装置和方法使用诸如MFC的自动吹扫气体流量控制功能来控制在焊接部位处的ID和/或OD净化气体流量或净化气体压力或两者。

公开(公告)号：US08129659B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-06

申请号：US12445588

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Kevin C. Silk ,  Richard A. Ales

Inventor： Kevin C. Silk ,  Richard A. Ales

IPC: B23K9/10 ,  B23K9/12

CPC classification number: H02M7/48

Abstract: A DC arc start function for a welder. The arc start function is realized using a universal input DC regulator coupled to a DC to DC converter that produces a regulated DC voltage that is sufficient to strike an arc at an electrode of the welder.

Abstract translation: 焊机的直流弧启动功能。 电弧启动功能使用耦合到DC-DC转换器的通用输入DC调节器实现，其产生足以在焊机的电极处施加电弧的稳定的DC电压。

公开(公告)号：US20100276406A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-04

申请号：US12445588

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Kevin C. Silk ,  Richard A. Ales

Inventor： Kevin C. Silk ,  Richard A. Ales

IPC: B23K9/10

CPC classification number: H02M7/48

Abstract: A DC arc start function for a welder. The arc start function is realized using a universal input DC regulator coupled to a DC to DC converter that produces a regulated DC voltage that is sufficient to strike an arc at an electrode of the welder.

Abstract translation: 焊机的直流弧启动功能。 电弧启动功能使用耦合到DC-DC转换器的通用输入DC调节器实现，其产生足以在焊机的电极处施加电弧的稳定的DC电压。