公开(公告)号：US08632034B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US11690316

申请日：2007-03-23

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V. Fletcher

IPC分类号： B64C1/14

CPC分类号： G02F1/163 ,  B60J3/04 ,  B64C1/1484 ,  B64C1/1492 ,  B64D2011/0061 ,  B64D2211/00

摘要： An electrically controlled dimmable window for aircraft includes a controller and power that eliminates the need for wiring connections to on-board systems. The controller is integrated into the sidewall in which the window is mounted. Power for controlling the window is derived from an energy harvesting device that generates power by converting thermal gradients, motion/vibration or light energy present near the window. The integrated controller includes passenger controls for adjusting the opacity of the window, power conditioning circuitry, an electrical power storage device such as a battery, a processor and a radio receiver. The window can be remotely controlled by a cabin attendant from a central controller that transmits window control signals to the radio receiver.

摘要翻译： 用于飞机的电控可调光窗包括控制器和电源，消除了对车载系统的接线连接的需要。 控制器集成到安装窗口的侧壁中。 用于控制窗口的功率源自能量收集装置，其通过转换窗口附近存在的热梯度，运动/振动或光能产生功率。 集成控制器包括用于调节窗口的不透明度的乘客控制器，功率调节电路，诸如电池，处理器和无线电接收器的电力存储设备。 窗口可以由来自中央控制器的客舱服务员远程控制，该中央控制器将窗口控制信号发送到无线电接收器。

公开(公告)号：US20090314069A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-24

申请号：US12137189

申请日：2008-06-11

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V.R. Fletcher, III

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Henry V.R. Fletcher, III

IPC分类号： G01M15/04 ,  G01K7/02

CPC分类号： G01M15/042 ,  G01K7/42 ,  G01K13/02 ,  G01K2205/04

摘要： A method is present for estimating engine load factor. Temperature data is obtained from a temperature sensor in a location with respect to an exhaust system for an engine. A rate of temperature change is estimated using the temperature data. A steady state temperature at a selected time is calculated for the location using the temperature data and the rate of temperature change. The engine load factor at the selected time is estimated from the steady state temperature.

摘要翻译： 存在用于估计发动机负载系数的方法。 从相对于发动机的排气系统的位置的温度传感器获得温度数据。 使用温度数据估算温度变化率。 使用温度数据和温度变化率来计算选定时间的稳态温度。 从稳态温度估计选定时间的发动机负载系数。

公开(公告)号：US07624732B2

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US11244535

申请日：2005-10-06

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib

IPC分类号： B64C1/00 ,  B64C1/14 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A62B11/00

CPC分类号： B64D25/00 ,  A62B99/00 ,  B64C1/18 ,  B64C2001/009 ,  B64D10/00

摘要： Systems and methods are provided for regulating the pressure within an aircraft flight crew area during and/or after a decompression event. For example, an aircraft may include a flight crew area, at least one pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of the atmosphere within the flight crew area, and at least one regulated decompression panel that is operatively associated with the pressure sensor, for regulating the pressure within the flight crew area during and/or after a decompression event.

摘要翻译： 提供了系统和方法，用于在减压事件期间和/或之后调节飞机机组人员区域内的压力。 例如，飞行器可以包括飞行机组区域，用于检测飞行机组区域内的气氛的压力的至少一个压力传感器以及与压力传感器可操作地相关联的至少一个调节减压面板，用于调节压力 在减压事件期间和/或之后的飞行机组人员区域内。

公开(公告)号：US20080066796A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11684279

申请日：2007-03-09

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib

IPC分类号： H01L35/30

CPC分类号： H01L35/30 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02T50/53 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： Energy harvesting devices, wherein one illustrative embodiment includes a crease beam, a thermoelectric element disposed in thermally-conductive contact with the crease beam and a heat exchanger disposed in thermally-conductive contact with the thermoelectric element. An energy harvesting system and a method of harvesting electrical power are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 能量收集装置，其中一个说明性实施例包括折痕光束，设置成与折痕光束导热接触的热电元件和设置成与热电元件导热接触的热交换器。 还公开了能量收集系统和收获电力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07172155B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US11090882

申请日：2005-03-25

申请人： Samuel J. Feist ,  Douglas S. York ,  Jeffrey M. Camardo ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

发明人： Samuel J. Feist ,  Douglas S. York ,  Jeffrey M. Camardo ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

IPC分类号： B64D11/06

CPC分类号： B64D11/0624 ,  B60N2/06 ,  B60N2002/0264 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0696 ,  H02G11/00 ,  H02G11/02

摘要： A power supply system operable to supply power and/or data to aircraft passenger seats that eliminates the need to extend individual cables to each seat and eliminates the need to rewire the passenger cabin when the seats are moved. The system includes a first connector housing secured to a first seat leg and a second connector housing secured to at least one of the first seat leg and the second leg. A first connector of a seat electronic subsystem is mounted to the first housing. A second connector of the seat electronic subsystem is mounted to the second housing. A conductor is operable to mate with at least one of the first connector and the second connector for conducting at least one of data and electricity to or from the seat.

摘要翻译： 电源系统，其可操作以向飞机乘客座椅提供电力和/或数据，这消除了将各个电缆延伸到每个座椅的需要，并且消除了当座椅移动时重新连接客舱的需要。 该系统包括固定到第一座椅腿部的第一连接器壳体和固定到第一座椅腿部和第二腿部中的至少一个的第二连接器壳体。 座椅电子子系统的第一连接器安装到第一壳体。 座椅电子子系统的第二连接器安装到第二壳体。 导体可操作地与第一连接器和第二连接器中的至少一个配合，用于向座椅进行数据和电力中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US08294020B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-23

申请号：US11684279

申请日：2007-03-09

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Trevor M. Laib

IPC分类号： H01L35/00 ,  H01L37/00

CPC分类号： H01L35/30 ,  B64D41/00 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02T50/53 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： Energy harvesting devices, wherein one illustrative embodiment includes a crease beam, a thermoelectric element disposed in thermally-conductive contact with the crease beam and a heat exchanger disposed in thermally-conductive contact with the thermoelectric element. An energy harvesting system and a method of harvesting electrical power are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 能量收集装置，其中一个说明性实施例包括折痕光束，设置成与折痕光束导热接触的热电元件和设置成与热电元件导热接触的热交换器。 还公开了能量收集系统和收获电力的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07607434B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-27

申请号：US11196604

申请日：2005-08-03

申请人： Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

发明人： Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell

IPC分类号： A62B7/00

CPC分类号： A62B17/04 ,  A62B18/00 ,  A62B25/005

摘要： A supplemental oxygen system and method is set forth for providing oxygen to an occupant of a pressurized aircraft. A flexible hood may be adapted to be stowed in a small volume when the flexible hood is deflated and may be further adapted to cover at least a portion of the head of the occupant and to provide a flow of oxygen to the occupant when the flexible hood is inflated. A source of oxygen may be adapted to rapidly inflate and deploy the flexible hood.

摘要翻译： 提出了补充氧气系统和方法，用于向加压飞行器的乘员提供氧气。 柔性罩可以适于在柔性罩被放气时以小体积收纳，并且可以进一步适于覆盖乘员头部的至少一部分并且当柔性罩时向乘客提供氧气流 充气 氧气源可以适于快速膨胀和展开柔性罩。

公开(公告)号：US07389960B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-24

申请号：US11090874

申请日：2005-03-25

申请人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Robert T. Johnson ,  Darrell E. Santala

发明人： Bradley J. Mitchell ,  Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Robert T. Johnson ,  Darrell E. Santala

IPC分类号： B64D11/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/0624 ,  B60N2/0224 ,  B60N2002/0264 ,  B64C1/20 ,  B64D11/06 ,  B64D11/0696

摘要： A conductive bus device and method operable to distribute signals throughout a platform. The bus delivers signals to any number of select locations within the platform, such as to seats mounted to a seat track. The bus is mounted beneath a floor of the platform. The signals can be transmitted between the power bus and the passenger seats using a conductor that extends from the passenger seats to the bus through a opening in the seat track. The bus device and method eliminates the need to run separate connections between a signal source and each seat. This device and method significantly reduce the cost, energy, and time necessary to wire each seat individually.

摘要翻译： 一种可操作以在整个平台上分配信号的导电总线装置和方法。 总线向平台内的任意数量的选定位置发送信号，例如安装在座椅轨道上的座椅。 公共汽车安装在平台的地板下面。 信号可以使用导体从电力总线和乘客座位之间传输，该导体通过座椅轨道中的开口从乘客座位延伸到公共汽车。 总线设备和方法消除了在信号源和每个座位之间运行单独连接的需要。 该设备和方法显着降低了每个座椅单独接线所需的成本，能量和时间。

公开(公告)号：US08489276B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US13437242

申请日：2012-04-02

申请人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  William C. Sanford

发明人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  William C. Sanford

IPC分类号： G06F7/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/00155 ,  B64D11/0015 ,  Y02T50/46

摘要： A cabin services system for an aircraft is disclosed. The cabin services system comprises at least one wireless network, the at least one wireless network providing at least one cabin service. The cabin services system further includes a cabin attendant panel for communicating with the at least one wireless networks and configured to control the at least one cabin service.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种飞机的客舱服务系统。 所述客舱服务系统包括至少一个无线网络，所述至少一个无线网络提供至少一个客舱服务。 客舱服务系统还包括一个客舱服务面板，用于与至少一个无线网络通信并配置成控制至少一个客舱服务。

公开(公告)号：US20120191297A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-26

申请号：US13437242

申请日：2012-04-02

申请人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  William C. Sanford

发明人： Kevin S. Callahan ,  Trevor M. Laib ,  Bradley J. Mitchell ,  William C. Sanford

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： B64D11/00155 ,  B64D11/0015 ,  Y02T50/46

摘要： A cabin services system for an aircraft is disclosed. The cabin services system comprises at least one wireless network, the at least one wireless network providing at least one cabin service. The cabin services system further includes a cabin attendant panel for communicating with the at least one wireless networks and configured to control the at least one cabin service.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种飞机的客舱服务系统。 所述客舱服务系统包括至少一个无线网络，所述至少一个无线网络提供至少一个客舱服务。 客舱服务系统还包括一个客舱服务面板，用于与至少一个无线网络通信并配置成控制至少一个客舱服务。