公开(公告)号：US20030196887A1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-23

申请号：US09924600

申请日：2001-08-08

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy L. Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: H05F003/00 ,  B08B001/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electrostatic air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the bead-like member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The bead-like member may be made of ceramic, glass, or even metal. The through channel may be symmetrically formed in the bead-like member, but preferably will be asymmetrical to create a mechanical moment and increased friction with the surface of the wire-like electrode being cleaned.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空调包括清洁第一电极阵列中的线状电极的机构。 一段长度的柔性聚酯薄片材料从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 每个片的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的狭缝。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片状材料可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推动离开并平行于线状电极。 另一个实施例包括具有通孔或通道的珠状构件，线状电极通过该通孔。 当调节器上下颠倒时，珠状部件和线状电极之间的开口的摩擦力清除电极表面。 珠状构件可以由陶瓷，玻璃或甚至金属制成。 通道可以对称地形成在珠状构件中，但是优选地将是不对称的，以产生机械力矩并且与要清洁的线状电极的表面的摩擦力增加。

公开(公告)号：US20030072697A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US10304182

申请日：2002-11-26

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/20 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B60H3/0071 ,  F24F2003/1667

Abstract: An electronic device generates an output airflow that maybe subjected to UV radiation from a germicidal lamp within the device. The airflow preferably is created electro-kinetically by coupling a high voltage across an electrode system that includes emitter and collector electrodes. The airflow is also accompanied by generation of ions and/or ozone. If desired, airflow maybe created with a fan instead of, or to augment, electro-kinetic generation. The device optionally includes a moisture-containing material whose proximity to the airflow can augment humidity in the airflow.

Abstract translation: 电子设备产生可能受到设备内的杀菌灯的紫外线辐射的输出气流。 气流优选通过将电压跨越包括发射极和集电极的电极系统的高电压而电动地产生。 气流也伴随着离子和/或臭氧的产生。 如果需要，气流可以用风扇产生，而不是增加电动力学的产生。 该装置可选地包括含气体材料，其与气流的接近度可增加气流中的湿度。

公开(公告)号：US20030047525A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-13

申请号：US10215743

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Edward C. McKinney JR. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: A47F005/00

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的保持器的这种环路。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 优选实施例采用可互连的保持器，每个保持器以并排构造保持两个宝石盒。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。

公开(公告)号：US20030009261A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：US10235271

申请日：2002-09-05

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Andrew J. Parker ,  Edward C. McKinney JR. ,  Tristan M. Christianson ,  Richard J. Thalheimer ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Mark Duncan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: G06F019/00

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, arms with a hand grip, legs, several sensors, light elements, an audio system, and a video system. The sensors allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The light elements allow the robot to express moods. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video system allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes, including modes that allow the robot to operate autonomously. The robot may operate autonomously in an automatic mode, a security mode, a greet mode, and a monitor mode. Further, the robot can be manipulated remotely.

Abstract translation: 机器人包括一个身体，手臂与手柄，腿，几个传感器，光元件，音频系统和视频系统。 传感器允许机器人与房间中的物体相互作用，并防止机器人从边缘移走或撞到障碍物中。 轻元素允许机器人表达情绪。 音频系统允许机器人检测和发送声音。 视频系统允许用户远程查看机器人前面的区域。 此外，机器人可以以多种模式操作，包括允许机器人自主操作的模式。 机器人可以在自动模式，安全模式，迎接模式和监视模式下自主操作。 此外，机器人可以远程操作。

公开(公告)号：US20040251124A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-16

申请号：US10662591

申请日：2003-09-15

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau

IPC: H05F003/00 ,  B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: C01B13/115 ,  A61L9/015 ,  A61L9/22 ,  B03C3/68 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/90 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F2003/1682

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for compensating for variations in line voltages the power an electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner device. The electro-kinetic air transporter and conditioner device includes a high voltage generator that provides a potential difference between at least one emitter electrode and at least one collector electrode. The high voltage generator is driven by both a DC voltage obtained from an AC voltage source, and a low voltage pulse signal. The DC voltage is stepped down to produce a voltage sense signal indicative of a level of AC voltage source. The voltage sense signal is monitored. At least one of a pulse width, duty cycle and frequency of the low voltage pulse signal is adjusted, based on the monitored voltage sense signal, in order to substantially maintain the potential difference at a desired level.

Abstract translation: 提供了系统和方法来补偿电动空气输送器和调节器装置的功率的线路电压的变化。 电动空气输送器和调节装置包括在至少一个发射电极和至少一个集电极之间提供电位差的高压发生器。 高电压发生器由从AC电压源获得的直流电压和低电压脉冲信号两者驱动。 降低直流电压以产生表示交流电压源电平的电压检测信号。 监视电压检测信号。 基于监视的电压检测信号来调整低电压脉冲信号的脉冲宽度，占空比和频率中的至少一个，以便将电位差基本保持在期望的水平。

公开(公告)号：US20040202547A1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-14

申请号：US10809923

申请日：2004-03-25

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: F04F011/00

CPC classification number: C01B13/10 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  F24F3/166 ,  F24F11/30 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  F24F2110/64 ,  F24F2110/74 ,  F24F2120/10 ,  Y02A50/247 ,  Y02A50/25 ,  Y02P20/124

Abstract: An environmental sensor is used to determine a voltage output for a high voltage generator used along with first and second electrodes in an air transporter-conditioner system. In one embodiment, the environmental sensor is a particulate detector. If a low level of particulate is detected, a low output level can be used. If a high level of particulate is detected, a high output of the generator can be used. The environmental sensor can be also used as an ozone detector or a passive IR detector.

Abstract translation: 环境传感器用于确定在空气传送器调节器系统中与第一和第二电极一起使用的高压发生器的电压输出。 在一个实施例中，环境传感器是颗粒检测器。 如果检测到低水平的微粒，则可以使用低输出水平。 如果检测到高水平的微粒，则可以使用发电机的高输出。 环境传感器也可以用作臭氧探测器或无源红外探测器。

公开(公告)号：US20040179981A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10806293

申请日：2004-03-22

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B01J019/08 ,  B01J019/12

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: Methods for cleaning a first group of electrodes contained within an air conditioner are provided. A second group of electrodes within the air conditioner has a cleaning device fastened therewith. The cleaning device engages the first group of electrodes. A method includes removing the second group of electrodes from the air conditioner, and replacing the second group of electrodes back into the air conditioner.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于清洁包含在空调器中的第一组电极的方法。 空调机内的第二组电极具有与其紧固的清洁装置。 清洁装置接合第一组电极。 一种方法包括从空调器中移除第二组电极，并将第二组电极替换回空调器。

公开(公告)号：US20040033340A1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-19

申请号：US10642927

申请日：2003-08-18

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B32B003/10

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: An electrode cleaner for an electro-kinetic transporter-conditioner includes a mechanism to clean one or more the wire-like electrodes of a first electrode array. A length of flexible electrically insulating material projects from a base of a second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of the material includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material maybe biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and generally parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use.

Abstract translation: 用于电动转运器调节器的电极清洁器包括清洁第一电极阵列的一个或多个线状电极的机构。 一长度的柔性电绝缘材料从第二电极阵列的基底朝向和超过第一电极阵列突出。 材料的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的缝隙。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片材可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推压离开并且大致平行于线状电极。

公开(公告)号：US20030170150A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-11

申请号：US10387272

申请日：2003-03-12

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Shek Fai Lau ,  Jimmy Luther Lee ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: B01J019/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/323 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00 ,  Y10T428/24322

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a mechanism to clean the wire-like electrodes in the first electrode array. A length of flexible Mylar type sheet material projects from the base of the second electrode array towards and beyond the first electrode array. The distal end of each sheet includes a slit that engages a corresponding wire-like electrode. As a user moves the second electrode array up or down within the conditioner housing, friction between slit edges and the wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The sheet material may be biasedly pivotably attached to the base of the second electrode array, and may be urged away from and parallel to the wire-like electrodes when the conditioner is in use. Another embodiment includes a bead-like member having a through opening or channel, through which the wire-like electrode passes. As the conditioner is turned upside down and rightside up, friction between the opening in the bead-like member and wire-like electrode cleans the electrode surface. The bead-like member may be made of ceramic, glass, or even metal. The through channel may be symmetrically formed in the bead-like member, but preferably will be asymmetrical to create a mechanical moment and increased friction with the surface of the wire-like electrode being cleaned.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空调器包括清洁第一电极阵列中的线状电极的机构。 一段长度的柔性聚酯薄片材料从第二电极阵列的底部突出到第一电极阵列之外。 每个片的远端包括与相应的线状电极接合的狭缝。 当使用者在调节器壳体内向上或向下移动第二电极阵列时，狭缝边缘和线状电极之间的摩擦清洁电极表面。 片状材料可以偏置地可枢转地附接到第二电极阵列的基部，并且当调节器在使用时可以将片材推动离开并平行于线状电极。 另一个实施例包括具有通孔或通道的珠状构件，线状电极通过该通孔。 当调节器上下颠倒时，珠状部件和线状电极之间的开口的摩擦力清除电极表面。 珠状构件可以由陶瓷，玻璃或甚至金属制成。 通道可以对称地形成在珠状构件中，但是优选地将是不对称的，以产生机械力矩并且与要清洁的线状电极的表面的摩擦力增加。

公开(公告)号：US20030047526A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-13

申请号：US10215744

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: Sharper Image Corporation

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker

IPC: A47F005/00

CPC classification number: A47B81/068 ,  A47B49/002 ,  A47B63/065 ,  G11B33/0466 ,  G11B33/0483

Abstract: A high capacity motorized rack holds a plurality of jewel case enclosed CDs in holders flexibly inter-connectable with each other to form a rotatable continuous loop. The loop is rotatably retained within a vertical rack housing and is driven by a motor, disposed within the housing, under user control such that the loop is rotated until a desired CD is moved to the top region of the belt. A rack may hold two or more such loops of inter-connected holders. In one embodiment a holder retains a single jewel case, and comprises two independent loops that are rotated with a single motor. A preferred embodiment employs inter-connectable holders that each retain two jewel cases in a side-by-side configuration. A lamp and/or barcode scanner may be disposed on the housing for ease of CD selection. The housing base preferably is detached during shipping to permit transporting the rack in a smaller volume container. User control can include voice commands to direct loop rotation and speed.

Abstract translation: 大容量电动机架将多个宝石盒封闭的CD保持在彼此可互相连接的支架中，形成可旋转的连续环路。 环路被可旋转地保持在垂直齿条壳体内，并且由使用者控制的设置在壳体内的电动机驱动，使得环路旋转直到期望的CD移动到带的顶部区域。 机架可以容纳两个或更多个相互连接的保持器的这种环路。 在一个实施例中，保持器保持单个宝石盒，并且包括用单个电动机旋转的两个独立的回路。 优选实施例采用可互连的保持器，每个保持器以并排构造保持两个宝石盒。 可以将灯和/或条形码扫描器设置在外壳上以便于CD选择。 在运输期间，壳体基座优选地分离以允许将齿条运送在较小体积的容器中。 用户控制可以包括语音命令来引导循环旋转和速度。