公开(公告)号：US20060201868A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-14

申请号：US11076971

申请日：2005-03-11

申请人： Blake Simmons ,  Gregory McGraw ,  Allen Salmi ,  Gregory Fiechtner ,  Eric Cummings ,  Yolanda Fintschenko

发明人： Blake Simmons ,  Gregory McGraw ,  Allen Salmi ,  Gregory Fiechtner ,  Eric Cummings ,  Yolanda Fintschenko

IPC分类号： B01D63/00

CPC分类号： B01D57/02 ,  B03C5/024 ,  B03C2201/26 ,  Y10T436/255

摘要： Disclosed herein are methods and devices for assaying and concentrating analytes in a fluid sample using dielectrophoresis. As disclosed, the methods and devices utilize substrates having a plurality of pores through which analytes can be selectively prevented from passing, or inhibited, on application of an appropriate electric field waveform. The pores of the substrate produce nonuniform electric field having local extrema located near the pores. These nonuniform fields drive dielectrophoresis, which produces the inhibition. Arrangements of electrodes and porous substrates support continuous, bulk, multi-dimensional, and staged selective concentration.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了用于使用介电电泳测定和浓缩流体样品中的分析物的方法和装置。 如所公开的，所述方法和装置利用具有多个孔的衬底，通过适当的电场波形可以选择性地防止分析物通过或抑制分析物。 底物的孔隙产生具有位于孔附近的局部极值的不均匀电场。 这些不均匀的场驱动介电电泳，产生抑制作用。 电极和多孔基底的布置支持连续，体积，多维和分阶段的选择性浓度。

公开(公告)号：US20050072676A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10678603

申请日：2003-10-03

申请人： Eric Cummings ,  Gregory Fiechtner

发明人： Eric Cummings ,  Gregory Fiechtner

IPC分类号： B03C5/02 ,  G01N27/453

CPC分类号： B03C5/026

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and devices for manipulating particles using dielectrophoresis. Insulating ridges and valleys are used to generate a spatially non-uniform electrical field. Particles may be concentrated, separated, or captured during bulk fluid flow in a channel having insulating ridges and valleys.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例提供了使用介电电泳操作颗粒的方法和装置。 绝缘脊和谷被用于产生空间不均匀的电场。 在具有绝缘脊和谷的通道中，颗粒可能在大量流体流动期间被浓缩，分离或捕获。

公开(公告)号：US20070069765A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US10978922

申请日：2004-11-01

申请人： Eric Cummings

发明人： Eric Cummings

IPC分类号： H03K19/173 ,  G06F7/38

CPC分类号： G06F1/263

摘要： A high-voltage sequencer system includes positive and negative high-voltage supplies. A supply regulator is connected to the positive high-voltage supply. A master sequencer and programmable logic controller is connected to the supply regulator to control operation thereof. A high voltage regulator output circuit is connected to the supply regulator to receive high voltage signals therefrom. A plurality of sequencer circuits is connected between the master sequencer and programmable logic controller and the high voltage regulator output. The sequencer circuits provide signals to the high voltage regulator output to produce corresponding high-voltage signal outputs in selected sequences.

摘要翻译： 高压定序器系统包括正负极高压电源。 电源稳压器连接到正极高压电源。 主音序器和可编程逻辑控制器连接到电源调节器以控制其操作。 高压稳压器输出电路连接到电源调节器以从其接收高电压信号。 主序列器和可编程逻辑控制器之​​间连接有多个定序器电路和高压稳压器输出。 定序器电路向高压稳压器输出提供信号，以选定的顺序产生相应的高电压信号输出。

公开(公告)号：US07571334B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US10978922

申请日：2004-11-01

申请人： Eric Cummings

发明人： Eric Cummings

IPC分类号： G06F1/26

CPC分类号： G06F1/263

摘要： A high-voltage sequencer system includes positive and negative high-voltage supplies. A supply regulator is connected to the positive high-voltage supply. A master sequencer and programmable logic controller is connected to the supply regulator to control operation thereof. A high voltage regulator output circuit is connected to the supply regulator to receive high voltage signals therefrom. A plurality of sequencer circuits is connected between the master sequencer and programmable logic controller and the high voltage regulator output. The sequencer circuits provide signals to the high voltage regulator output to produce corresponding high-voltage signal outputs in selected sequences.

摘要翻译： 高压定序器系统包括正负极高压电源。 电源稳压器连接到正极高压电源。 主音序器和可编程逻辑控制器连接到电源调节器以控制其操作。 高压稳压器输出电路连接到电源调节器以从其接收高电压信号。 主序列器和可编程逻辑控制器之​​间连接有多个定序器电路和高压稳压器输出。 定序器电路向高压稳压器输出提供信号，以选定的顺序产生相应的高电压信号输出。

公开(公告)号：US20050284525A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10877411

申请日：2004-06-25

申请人： Richard Schnell ,  Eric Cummings

发明人： Richard Schnell ,  Eric Cummings

IPC分类号： F15B20/00 ,  F16K35/14 ,  F16P3/22

CPC分类号： F15B20/008 ,  Y10T137/87209

摘要： A control-reliable lockout valve system has an inlet port for coupling to a source of pressurized fluid and an outlet port for coupling to a downstream fluid-actuated device. A double valve unit includes a pair of valve elements each controllably moving between a respective actuated position and a deactuated position to control a first flow path between the inlet port and the outlet port in response to a pilot pressure applied to the valve elements. The first flow path provides the pressurized fluid to the outlet port only if both of the valve elements are in the respective actuated positions. The double valve unit further includes an exhaust port, and the valve elements control a second flow path for coupling the outlet port to the exhaust port unless both of the valve elements are in the respective actuated positions. A pilot supply valve is provided having an inlet for coupling to the source of pressurized fluid, an outlet coupled to the double valve unit, and a manually actuated valve element for selectably applying the pilot pressure to the valve elements of the double valve unit, whereby the manually actuated valve element can be closed to isolate the valve elements of the double valve unit from the pilot pressure to lockout the valve system in a control-reliable manner.

摘要翻译： 控制可靠的锁定阀系统具有用于联接到加压流体源的入口端口和用于联接到下游流体致动装置的出口端口。 双阀单元包括一对阀元件，每个阀元件可控制地在相应的致动位置和停用位置之间移动，以响应于施加到阀元件的先导压力来控制入口端口和出口端口之间的第一流动路径。 仅当两个阀元件处于相应的致动位置时，第一流路将加压流体提供到出口。 双阀单元还包括排气口，并且阀元件控制用于将出口连接到排气口的第二流动通道，除非两个阀元件处于相应的致动位置。 提供了先导供给阀，其具有用于联接到加压流体源的入口，联接到双阀单元的出口以及用于可选择地将先导压力施加到双阀单元的阀元件的手动致动阀元件，由此 可以关闭手动致动的阀元件以将双阀单元的阀元件与先导压力隔离，以便以可控的方式锁定阀门系统。

公开(公告)号：US20110180057A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US13015339

申请日：2011-01-27

申请人： James S. Page ,  Robert L. Lamkin ,  Eric Cummings ,  Jacques J. Belanger ,  Kyle Theile

发明人： James S. Page ,  Robert L. Lamkin ,  Eric Cummings ,  Jacques J. Belanger ,  Kyle Theile

IPC分类号： F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/38 ,  F24J2/52

CPC分类号： F24S25/10 ,  F24S23/81 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  F24S2030/19 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： Solar energy may be harvested utilizing arrays of solar collectors, supported and articulated to follow movement of the sun. Particular systems include arrays of solar collectors mounted on an elevation-azimuth tracking structure. From the ground up, embodiments of this system may include a Ground Interface, a Base, an Upper Truss, and a Collector. The system is designed to transmit loads with minimal deflection from the surface of the collector to the ground, while tracking the position of the sun across the sky. The use of structural, actuator, and collector elements with a minimum amount of low-cost materials, and which are able to be mass produced, allows large scale deployment of the system at reduced cost.

摘要翻译： 可以利用太阳能收集器阵列来收获太阳能，这些太阳能收集器被支撑和铰接以跟随太阳的运动。 特定系统包括安装在仰角方位跟踪结构上的太阳能收集器阵列。 从最初起，该系统的实施例可以包括地面接口，基座，上部桁架和收集器。 该系统设计用于将收集器表面的极小偏转载荷传递到地面，同时跟踪太阳穿过天空的位置。 使用具有最少量的低成本材料并且能够批量生产的结构，致动器和集电器元件允许以更低的成本大规模部署系统。

公开(公告)号：US20080057776A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-06

申请号：US11843549

申请日：2007-08-22

申请人： Eric Cummings

发明人： Eric Cummings

IPC分类号： H01R4/00 ,  F16L53/00 ,  F16L55/02 ,  F16L9/19

CPC分类号： H01R13/005 ,  F24S80/30

摘要： Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to inexpensive, manufacturable, robust, and easily installed interconnections for solar energy conversion systems. Particular embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a convenient and low-cost means of interconnecting between one or more of solar energy modules and ancillary equipment electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical connections including one or more power-bearing electrical wires, cooling water conduits, compressed air conduits, electronic control and networking circuitry, conduits for chemical reactants and products, and mechanical linkages. Particular embodiments are further suitable for vibration control and damping of structures.

摘要翻译： 根据本发明的实施例涉及用于太阳能转换系统的廉价，可制造，稳健且容易安装的互连。 根据本发明的特定实施例提供了一种方便和低成本的方法，其将一个或多个太阳能模块和辅助设备互连，电气，液压，气动和机械连接包括一个或多个承载电线，冷却水 管道，压缩空气管道，电子控制和联网电路，用于化学反应物和产品的管道以及机械连接。 特定实施例还适用于结构的振动控制和阻尼。

公开(公告)号：US20080047546A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-28

申请号：US11843531

申请日：2007-08-22

申请人： Eric Cummings

发明人： Eric Cummings

IPC分类号： F24J2/42

CPC分类号： F24S23/81 ,  Y02E10/40

摘要： Embodiments of the present invention relate to concentrating solar radiation using an assembly of at least one clear and one reflective film that inflates into a shape reflecting parallel rays of light to a concentrated focus in the interior or immediate proximity of the assembly. Embodiments of the present invention can be assembled in a substantially flat stack with bonds or welds between the films, compatible with conventional high-throughput film manufacturing processes. Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may employ external circumferential rings or a “harness” assembly to support and point the balloon against wind forces and the like without severe stress localization. Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may also employ film attachments to facilitate feedthroughs, reduce stress concentrations, and modify the inflated shape. Embodiments in accordance with the present invention may also employ film modifiers, including laminated films, adhesives, printing, etc. to facilitate installation, feedthroughs, and other functions.

摘要翻译： 本发明的实施例涉及使用至少一个透明和一个反射膜的组件来集中太阳辐射，其将反射平行光线的形状充气到组件的内部或紧邻附近的集中焦点。 本发明的实施例可以组装成基本平坦的堆叠，其中薄膜之间具有粘合或焊接，与传统的高通量薄膜制造工艺兼容。 根据本发明的实施例可以采用外周环或“线束”组件来支撑和指示气球抵抗风力等而没有严重的应力定位。 根据本发明的实施例还可以采用膜附件来促进馈通，减少应力集中和改变膨胀形状。 根据本发明的实施方案还可以使用膜改性剂，包括层压膜，粘合剂，印刷等，以便于安装，馈通和其它功能。

公开(公告)号：US09285139B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13015339

申请日：2011-01-27

申请人： James S. Page ,  Robert L. Lamkin ,  Eric Cummings ,  Jacques J. Belanger ,  Kyle Theile

发明人： James S. Page ,  Robert L. Lamkin ,  Eric Cummings ,  Jacques J. Belanger ,  Kyle Theile

IPC分类号： F24J2/10 ,  F24J2/52 ,  F24J2/54

CPC分类号： F24S25/10 ,  F24S23/81 ,  F24S25/13 ,  F24S25/617 ,  F24S25/70 ,  F24S30/422 ,  F24S2030/133 ,  F24S2030/134 ,  F24S2030/17 ,  F24S2030/19 ,  Y02E10/47

摘要： Solar energy may be harvested utilizing arrays of solar collectors, supported and articulated to follow movement of the sun. Particular systems include arrays of solar collectors mounted on an elevation-azimuth tracking structure. From the ground up, embodiments of this system may include a Ground Interface, a Base, an Upper Truss, and a Collector. The system is designed to transmit loads with minimal deflection from the surface of the collector to the ground, while tracking the position of the sun across the sky. The use of structural, actuator, and collector elements with a minimum amount of low-cost materials, and which are able to be mass produced, allows large scale deployment of the system at reduced cost.

摘要翻译： 可以利用太阳能收集器阵列来收获太阳能，这些太阳能收集器被支撑和铰接以跟随太阳的运动。 特定系统包括安装在仰角方位跟踪结构上的太阳能收集器阵列。 从最初起，该系统的实施例可以包括地面接口，基座，上部桁架和收集器。 该系统设计用于将收集器表面的极小偏转载荷传递到地面，同时跟踪太阳穿过天空的位置。 使用具有最少量的低成本材料并且能够批量生产的结构，致动器和集电器元件允许以更低的成本大规模部署系统。

公开(公告)号：US20070084727A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11249383

申请日：2005-10-14

申请人： Eric Cummings

发明人： Eric Cummings

IPC分类号： C07K1/26 ,  G01N27/00

CPC分类号： G01N30/0005 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  G01N30/6065 ,  G01N2030/0065 ,  G01N2030/387

摘要： Disclosed herein are methods and devices for coherent nonlinear chromatography. As disclosed, the devices comprise microchannels having at least one perturber which produces a non-uniformity in a field spanning the width of the microchannel. The interaction of the field non-uniformity with a particle produces a secondary flow or particle motion component which competes with a primary flow. Depending on the interaction, the particle may be retained and redirected and therefore separated from other particles.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了用于相干非线性色谱法的方法和装置。 如所公开的，这些装置包括具有至少一个扰流器的微通道，其在跨越微通道宽度的场中产生不均匀性。 场不均匀性与粒子的相互作用产生与主流相竞争的二次流或粒子运动分量。 取决于相互作用，颗粒可被保留并重定向并因此与其它颗粒分离。