公开(公告)号：US10139209B1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15057211

申请日：2016-03-01

Applicant: Troy S Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

Inventor： Troy S Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

IPC: F42B15/01 ,  B64C5/12 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42B15/00 ,  F42B10/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a missile or aircraft with a hierarchical, modular, closed-loop flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile with a flow control system for enhanced aerodynamic control, maneuverability and stabilization and methods of operating the flow control system. Various embodiments of the flow control system of the present invention involve flow sensors, active flow control device or activatable flow effectors and/or logic devices with closed loop control architecture. The sensors are used to estimate or determine flow conditions on surfaces of a missile or aircraft. The active flow control device or activatable flow effectors of these various embodiments create on-demand flow disturbances, preferably micro-disturbances, at different points along various aerodynamic surfaces of the missile or aircraft to achieve a desired stabilization or maneuverability effect. The logic devices are embedded with a hierarchical control structure allowing for rapid, real-time control at the flow surface.

公开(公告)号：US07286864B1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-23

申请号：US11401559

申请日：2006-04-11

Applicant: Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

Inventor： Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

IPC: A61B5/04

CPC classification number: A61B5/04087 ,  A61B5/411

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无需皮肤制备或使用电解凝胶即可使用的干性生理记录电极。 干燥的生理记录电极包括具有上表面和下表面的基底和至少一个从基底的上表面突出的穿透器。 穿透器能够刺穿皮肤的角质层或外层，并且通过可测量的穿透器或从下层检测试剂将表面的下层透过电位， 的表皮主要是层状发芽层。 可以提供至少一个表皮停止物，导致形成插入在相邻穿透器和表皮停止物之间的碎屑槽。 本发明还包括一种感测皮肤中生物电位的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06785569B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US09949044

申请日：2001-09-07

Applicant: Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

Inventor： Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

IPC: A61B504

CPC classification number: A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/04025 ,  A61B5/0478 ,  A61B5/0492 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/685 ,  A61B2562/125 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无需皮肤制备或使用电解凝胶即可使用的干性生理记录电极。 干燥的生理记录电极包括具有上表面和下表面的基底和至少一个从基底的上表面突出的穿透器。 穿透器能够刺穿皮肤的角质层或外层，并且通过可测量的穿透器或从下层检测试剂将表面的下层透过电位， 的皮肤主要是生殖层。 可以提供至少一个表皮停止物，导致形成插入在相邻穿透器和表皮停止物之间的碎屑槽。 本发明还包括一种感测皮肤中生物电位的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06743021B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-01

申请号：US10091669

申请日：2002-03-05

Applicant: Troy S. Prince ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Robert N. Schmidt

Inventor： Troy S. Prince ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Robert N. Schmidt

IPC: G09B2100

CPC classification number: G09B21/003

Abstract: The present invention is further directed to a refreshable display system with a flexible surface, with one application being a refreshable Braille display systems for use as a monitor for computer systems. In one embodiment, the present invention is a refreshable Braille display system or a module from such a system comprising a) a plurality of microelectromechanical valves having a top surface and a bottom surface, each microelectromechanical valves having an opening or positioned in line with an opening, each of which represents a Braille dot and each opening arranged in a pattern of Braille cells with the Braille cells forming a Braille display; and b) an elastomeric polymer having a upper and a lower surface, the lower surface of the elastomeric polymer being sealed about each openings which represent the Braille dots; wherein during operation of the display system the upper surface of the elastomeric polymer forms a plurality of Braille dots which are extended and retracted based upon the operation of each of the electromechanical valves. In other embodiments, the refreshable Braille display system uses microelectromechanical piezoelectric devices or microelectromechanical shape memory alloy actuated devices in place of the microelectromechanical valves.

Abstract translation: 本发明还涉及一种具有柔性表面的可刷新显示系统，其中一个应用是可用作计算机系统监视器的可刷新盲文显示系统。在一个实施例中，本发明是一种可更新的盲文显示系统或模块 从包括a）多个具有顶表面和底表面的微机电阀的这种系统，每个微机电阀具有开口或与开口对齐的位置，每个开口表示盲文点，并且每个开口以 盲文细胞与盲文单元形成盲文显示; 和b）具有上表面和下表面的弹性体聚合物，所述弹性体聚合物的下表面围绕代表盲文点的每个开口被密封; 其中在显示系统的操作期间，基于每个机电阀的操作，弹性体聚合物的上表面形成多个盲文点，所述盲点被延伸和缩回。 在其他实施例中，可刷新盲文显示系统使用微机电压电装置或微机电形状记忆合金致动装置代替微机电阀。

公开(公告)号：US06622558B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US09726257

申请日：2000-11-30

Applicant: Michael A. Huff ,  William L. Benard ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Troy S. Prince

Inventor： Michael A. Huff ,  William L. Benard ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Troy S. Prince

IPC: G01B530

CPC classification number: F02C9/28 ,  F02D41/3005 ,  F23N5/022 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01L1/005

Abstract: A method and sensor for detecting strain using shape memory alloys is disclosed. The sensor comprises a substrate material, a flexible diaphragm provided on the substrate material and a thin film SMA material deposited on the flexible diaphragm. The thin film SMA material is capable of undergoing a phase transformation in response to a physical stimulus being applied thereto. During such a phase transformation, a change occurs in the electrical resistance of the thin film SMA material. By measuring the value of the electrical resistance of the thin film SMA material immediately before and after the thin film SMA material undergoes a phase transformation, the difference in the value of the electrical resistance can be determined and utilized to determine the magnitude of the physical stimulus that was applied to the thin film SMA material causing it to undergo a phase transformation.

公开(公告)号：US10974812B1

公开(公告)日：2021-04-13

申请号：US16166230

申请日：2018-10-22

Applicant: Troy S Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

Inventor： Troy S Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

IPC: B64C5/12 ,  F42B15/01 ,  B64C23/06 ,  F42B10/64 ,  G05D1/00 ,  F41G7/00 ,  B64C21/00 ,  G05D1/08 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42B10/02 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/60 ,  F42B10/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a missile or aircraft with a hierarchical, modular, closed-loop flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile with a flow control system for enhanced aerodynamic control, maneuverability and stabilization. The present invention further relates to flow control system involving different elements including flow sensors, active flow control device or activatable flow effectors and logic devices with closed loop control architecture. The active flow control device or activatable flow effectors of these various embodiments are adapted to be activated, controlled, and deactivated based on signals from the sensors to achieve a desired stabilization or maneuverability effect. The logic devices are embedded with a hierarchical control structure allowing for rapid, real-time control at the flow surface.

公开(公告)号：US09310166B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-12

申请号：US14010909

申请日：2013-08-27

Applicant: Troy S Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

Inventor： Troy S Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

IPC: F42B10/02 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/60 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42B15/01 ,  F41G7/00 ,  B64C5/12 ,  G05D1/00 ,  F42B10/00

CPC classification number: B64C21/00 ,  B64C5/12 ,  F41G7/00 ,  F42B10/14 ,  F42B10/60 ,  F42B10/62 ,  F42B15/01 ,  G05D1/0088

Abstract: The present invention relates to a missile or aircraft with a hierarchical, modular, closed-loop flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile with a flow control system for enhanced aerodynamic control, maneuverability and stabilization. The present invention further relates to a method of operating the flow control system.Various embodiments of the flow control system of the present invention involve different elements including flow sensors, active flow control device or activatable flow effectors and logic devices with closed loop control architecture. The sensors of these various embodiments are used to estimate or determine flow conditions on the various surfaces of a missile or aircraft. The active flow control device or activatable flow effectors of these various embodiments create on-demand flow disturbances, preferably micro-disturbances, at different points along the various aerodynamic surfaces of the missile or aircraft to achieve a desired stabilization or maneuverability effect. The logic devices are embedded with a hierarchical control structure allowing for rapid, real-time control at the flow surface.

公开(公告)号：US07032302B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10923648

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

Inventor： Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

IPC: H01R43/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/685 ,  A61B5/04025 ,  A61B5/411 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及无需皮肤制备或使用电解凝胶即可使用的干性生理记录电极。 干燥的生理记录电极包括具有上表面和下表面的基底和至少一个从基底的上表面突出的穿透器。 穿透器能够刺穿皮肤的角质层或外层，并且通过可测量的穿透器或从下层检测试剂将表面的下层透过电位， 的皮肤主要是生殖层。 可以提供至少一个表皮停止物，导致形成插入在相邻穿透器和表皮停止物之间的碎屑槽。 本发明还包括一种感测皮肤中生物电位的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07032301B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10874075

申请日：2004-06-22

Applicant: Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

Inventor： Robert N. Schmidt ,  Frederick J. Lisy ,  Gerard G. Skebe ,  Troy S. Prince

IPC: H01R43/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/0408 ,  A61B5/04025 ,  A61B5/0478 ,  A61B5/0492 ,  A61B5/411 ,  A61B5/685 ,  A61B2562/125 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dry physiological recording electrode that can be used without skin preparation or the use of electrolytic gels. The dry physiological recording electrode comprising a substrate having an upper and a lower surface, and at least one penetrator(s) protruding from the upper surface of the substrate. The penetrator(s) is capable of piercing through the stratum corneum or outer layer of the skin, and transmitting an electric potential from the lower layers of the epidermis through the penetrator(s) which can be measured, or detecting agents from the lower layers of the epidmermis primarily the stratum germinativum layer. At least one epidermis stop may be provided resulting in the formation of detritus troughs interposed between adjacent penetrator(s) and epidermis stops. The present invention also includes a method of sensing biopotentials in the skin.

公开(公告)号：US08548650B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13455182

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Troy S. Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

Inventor： Troy S. Prince ,  Richard Kolacinski ,  Mehul Patel

IPC: B64C13/00 ,  F41G7/00 ,  G01C23/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/107 ,  F42B10/38 ,  F42B10/40 ,  F42B10/42 ,  F42B10/668 ,  F42B15/01

Abstract: The present invention relates to a missile or munition with a hierarchical, modular, closed-loop flow control system, more particularly to aircraft or munition with flow control system for enhanced aerodynamic control, maneuverability and stabilization. The present invention further relates to a method of operating the flow control system.Various embodiments of the flow control system involve elements including flow sensors, active flow control devices or activatable flow effectors, and logic devices with closed loop control architecture. The sensors are used to estimate or determine flow conditions on the surfaces of a missile or munition. The active flow control device or activatable flow effectors create on-demand flow disturbances, preferably micro-disturbances, at different points along the various aerodynamic surfaces of the missile or aircraft to achieve a desired stabilization or maneuverability effect. The logic devices are embedded with a hierarchical control structure allowing for rapid, real-time control at the flow surface.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及具有分级，模块化，闭环流量控制系统的导弹或弹药，更具体地涉及具有用于增强的空气动力学控制，机动性和稳定性的流量控制系统的飞机或弹药。 本发明还涉及一种操作流量控制系统的方法。 流量控制系统的各种实施例涉及包括流量传感器，主动流量控制装置或可激活流动效应器以及具有闭环控制架构的逻辑装置的元件。 传感器用于估计或确定导弹或弹药表面的流动状况。 主动流量控制装置或可激活流动效应器沿着导弹或飞行器的各种空气动力学表面在不同点处产生按需的流动干扰，优选微扰动，以实现期望的稳定性或机动性效果。 逻辑器件嵌入了分层控制结构，允许在流表面进行快速，实时的控制。