公开(公告)号：US06915959B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-12

申请号：US10607237

申请日：2003-06-26

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: E04D13/10 ,  G05D23/19 ,  G05D23/00

CPC classification number: G05D23/1919 ,  E04D13/103

Abstract: An ice and snow melting heater control assembly including at least one sensor, at least one heater element and a controller communicatively coupled with the at least one sensor and the at least one heater element, the controller directing status information about at least one sensor to the at least one heater element.

Abstract translation: 包括至少一个传感器，至少一个加热器元件和与所述至少一个传感器和所述至少一个加热器元件通信耦合的控制器的冰雪融化加热器控制组件，所述控制器将关于至少一个传感器的状态信息引导到 至少一个加热元件。

公开(公告)号：US06459269B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-01

申请号：US09824431

申请日：2001-04-02

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: G01R3114

CPC classification number: G01R31/025 ,  G01R27/18 ,  H02H3/337

Abstract: An apparatus and a method of controlling a load in response to a ground fault condition includes measuring a ground fault alternating current flowing from the load. A real part and an imaginary part of the ground fault alternating current is ascertained. Electrical power is removed from the load and/or the ground fault condition is indicated to a user if a magnitude of the real part exceeds a first predetermined threshold and/or a magnitude of the imaginary part exceeds a second predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 响应于接地故障条件控制负载的装置和方法包括测量从负载流动的接地故障交流电流。 确定接地故障交流电的实部和虚部。 如果实部的大小超过第一预定阈值和/或虚部的大小超过第二预定阈值，则电力从负载移除并且/或接地故障状况被指示给用户。

公开(公告)号：US06208262B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09323581

申请日：1999-06-01

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: G08B2300

CPC classification number: G08B21/20

Abstract: A floor sensor assembly includes a receptacle having at least one first electrical contact and a first substantially flat surface partially defining a floor surface. A sensor device is detachably secured to the receptacle and includes at least one second electrical contact electrically connected to the at least one first electrical contact of the receptacle. At least one of a temperature sensor and a moisture sensor is electrically connected to the at least one second electrical contact. The sensor device also includes a second substantially flat surface partially defining the floor surface. At least one electrical conductor is electrically connected to the at least one first electrical contact of the receptacle.

Abstract translation: 地板传感器组件包括具有至少一个第一电接触件和部分限定地板表面的第一基本上平坦的表面的插座。 传感器装置可拆卸地固定到容器并且包括电连接到容器的至少一个第一电接触件的至少一个第二电触头。 温度传感器和湿度传感器中的至少一个电连接到至少一个第二电触点。 传感器装置还包括部分限定地板表面的第二基本上平坦的表面。 至少一个电导体电连接到容器的至少一个第一电触头。

公开(公告)号：US06184505B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09541791

申请日：2000-04-03

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: H05B306

CPC classification number: H05B3/16 ,  H05B3/00 ,  H05B3/06 ,  H05B2203/026

Abstract: A gauge assembly holds heater wire adjacent to a surface to be heated. The assembly includes a plurality of elongate elements, with each elongate element having two opposite ends. Each opposite end is pivotably connected to a corresponding opposite end of an adjacent elongate element. At least one of the elongate elements retains at least one corresponding portion of the heater wire.

Abstract translation: 量规组件将加热器线保持在待加热表面附近。 组件包括多个细长元件，每个细长元件具有两个相对的端部。 每个相对端可枢转地连接到相邻细长元件的对应的相对端。 细长元件中的至少一个保持加热丝线的至少一个对应部分。

公开(公告)号：US6137446A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-24

申请号：US252055

申请日：1999-02-17

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: H01Q1/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/02

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of using a line voltage to heat an antenna reflector. The method includes the steps of providing an electrical heater for the antenna reflector, measuring a magnitude of the line voltage, ascertaining an ambient temperature, establishing a duty cycle for the heater dependent upon each of the measuring step and the ascertaining step, and cyclically connecting the line voltage to the heater and disconnecting the line voltage from the heater in accordance with the duty cycle. The duty cycle is defined as a percentage of total heating time in which the line voltage is electrically connected to the heater. The total heating time is a total time in which the ambient temperature is below a threshold temperature.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用线路电压来加热天线反射器的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：为天线反射器提供电加热器，测量线电压的大小，确定环境温度，依赖于每个测量步骤和确定步骤确定加热器的占空比，以及循环连接 加热器的线路电压和根据占空比断开加热器的线路电压。 占空比定义为线路电压电连接到加热器的总加热时间的百分比。 总加热时间是环境温度低于阈值温度的总时间。

公开(公告)号：US6107611A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-22

申请号：US83552

申请日：1998-05-22

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: E04D13/10 ,  H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q3/00 ,  H02H3/17 ,  H05B1/02 ,  H05B3/56

CPC classification number: E04D13/103 ,  H01Q1/02 ,  H01Q3/005 ,  H02H3/17 ,  H05B1/0277 ,  H05B3/56

Abstract: A reflector assembly in a satellite system includes a reflector having a reflecting surface. At least one sensor is configured for sensing a temperature of the reflecting surface or moisture associated with the reflecting surface. Each sensor is configured to provide a signal indicative of the sensing. A heater is configured for heating the reflecting surface. The heater includes a heater wire, a layer of insulation substantially surrounding the heater wire, and a conductive shield substantially surrounding the layer of insulation. A ground fault circuit interrupter is coupled with the shield of the heater. The ground fault circuit interrupter is configured for detecting a ground fault condition between the heater wire and the conductive shield and providing a signal indicative thereof. An automatic controller is connected to the at least one sensor. The controller includes heater control circuitry receiving each of the sensor signal and the ground fault circuit interrupter signal. The heater control circuitry selectively controls operation of the heater dependent upon the sensor signal and the ground fault circuit interrupter signal.

Abstract translation: 卫星系统中的反射器组件包括具有反射表面的反射器。 至少一个传感器被配置用于感测与反射表面相关联的反射表面或湿度的温度。 每个传感器被配置为提供指示感测的信号。 加热器被配置为加热反射表面。 加热器包括加热线，基本上围绕加热丝的绝缘层，以及基本上围绕绝缘层的导电屏蔽。 接地故障电路断路器与加热器的屏蔽耦合。 接地故障电路断续器被配置用于检测加热器线和导电屏蔽之间的接地故障状况，并提供指示其的信号。 自动控制器连接到至少一个传感器。 控制器包括接收传感器信号和接地故障电路断续器信号中的每一个的加热器控制电路。 加热器控制电路根据传感器信号和接地故障电路断续器信号选择性地控制加热器的操作。

公开(公告)号：US6104351A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-15

申请号：US19268

申请日：1998-02-05

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: H01Q1/02

CPC classification number: H01Q1/02

Abstract: A heated antenna system includes an antenna having a reflecting surface and a heater associated with the reflecting surface. A base is connected with the antenna. A direct current voltage supply is connected with the heater. The direct current voltage supply is configured for providing direct current power to the heater. The direct current voltage supply is coupled with the base and has a weight sufficient to ballast the base, thereby ballasting the antenna.

Abstract translation: 加热天线系统包括具有反射表面的天线和与反射表面相关联的加热器。 基座与天线连接。 直流电源与加热器连接。 直流电压源被配置为向加热器提供直流电力。 直流电源与底座相连，并具有足够的重量来压载底座，从而对天线进行压载。

公开(公告)号：US5710408A

公开(公告)日：1998-01-20

申请号：US696562

申请日：1996-08-15

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: B64D15/22 ,  E01C11/26 ,  E04D13/10 ,  H02H3/33 ,  H05B1/02

CPC classification number: E01C11/265 ,  B64D15/22 ,  E04D13/103 ,  H02H3/33

Abstract: The invention is directed to an ice and snow melting system. At least one sensor is provided, with each sensor being configured for sensing a temperature or moisture associated with an ambient environment and providing a signal indicative thereof. A heater for melting the ice and snow includes at least two electrical conductors associated therewith. An automatic controller is connected to the at least one sensor, and includes a ground fault circuit interrupter in communication with at least two of the electrical conductors associated with the heater. The ground fault circuit interrupter detects a ground fault condition associated with the heater and provides a signal indicative thereof. The controller selectively controls operation of the heater dependent upon the sensor signal and/or the ground fault circuit interrupter signal.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种冰雪融化系统。 提供至少一个传感器，其中每个传感器被配置用于感测与周围环境相关联的温度或湿度并提供指示其的信号。 用于熔化冰雪的加热器包括与其相关联的至少两个电导体。 自动控制器连接到至少一个传感器，并且包括与与加热器相关联的至少两个电导体通信的接地故障电路断续器。 接地故障电路断路器检测与加热器相关的接地故障状况，并提供指示其的信号。 控制器根据传感器信号和/或接地故障电路断续器信号选择性地控制加热器的操作。

公开(公告)号：US5675246A

公开(公告)日：1997-10-07

申请号：US619259

申请日：1996-03-18

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: G01R19/165 ,  G08B17/06 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G08B17/00

CPC classification number: G01R19/16504 ,  G08B17/06

Abstract: An apparatus connectable between a current source and an electrical load for indicating current flow through the load above a threshold level. The indicator includes two negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors, and a neon indicator lamp. The first thermistor is connected directly in series with the electrical load and the second thermistor is connected in series with the neon lamp. The thermistors are packaged together by an epoxy resin, which thermally couples the thermistors so that both thermistors operate at substantially identical temperatures. Current flow above the load's operational threshold level causes the first thermistor to heat to an equilibrium temperature well above the ambient temperature. At this elevated equilibrium temperature, both resistors have extremely low resistance values. The low resistance value of the second thermistor permits maximum current flow to the neon lamp, which illuminates the lamp. As the current flow through the load drops, the self-heating experienced by the first thermistor decreases and the resistance value of the second thermistor increases. When the current flow through the load falls below the load's operational threshold level, the resistance value of the second thermistor is sufficiently high to limit the current flow to the neon lamp and prevent illumination. The failure of the neon lamp to illuminate provides a visual indication that the current flow to load is below the load's operational threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种可在电流源和电负载之间连接的装置，用于指示通过负载的电流超过阈值水平。 该指示器包括两个负温度系数（NTC）热敏电阻和一个氖指示灯。 第一个热敏电阻直接与电气负载串联连接，第二个热敏电阻与霓虹灯串联。 热敏电阻通过环氧树脂封装在一起，该环氧树脂热耦合热敏电阻，使得两个热敏电阻在基本相同的温度下工作。 电流超过负载操作阈值电平导致第一个热敏电阻加热到远高于环境温度的平衡温度。 在这种升高的平衡温度下，两个电阻都具有极低的电阻值。 第二热敏电阻的低电阻值允许最大电流流向照明灯的氖灯。 随着流过负载的电流下降，第一热敏电阻所经历的自热减小，第二热敏电阻的电阻值增加。 当流过负载的电流下降到负载的操作阈值水平以下时，第二热敏电阻的电阻值足够高以限制流向氖灯的电流并防止照明。 氖灯照亮的故障提供了当前流向负载低于负载运行阈值的可视指示。

公开(公告)号：US4409540A

公开(公告)日：1983-10-11

申请号：US305862

申请日：1981-09-28

Applicant: Thaddeus M. Jones

Inventor： Thaddeus M. Jones

IPC: B03C3/68 ,  G01R15/04 ,  H02H9/04 ,  H03H11/24 ,  H03H1/00

CPC classification number: H02H9/04 ,  G01R15/04 ,  Y10S323/903

Abstract: An active voltage divider providing output voltage overload protection operably effective in the event failure of the primary resistor should occur. Comprising the divider circuit is a differential amplifier operable as an integrator, a first pair of grounded diodes providing primary over-voltage protection for a first summing junction of the amplifier and a second pair of grounded diodes providing voltage backup protection for a second summing junction of the amplifier.

Abstract translation: 提供输出电压过载保护的有源分压器，可在发生主电阻故障的情况下有效运行。 包括分频器电路的是可用作积分器的差分放大器，第一对接地二极管为放大器的第一求和点和第二对​​接地二极管提供初级过电压保护，该第二对接地二极管为第二加法连接提供电压备用保护 放大器。