公开(公告)号：US20110286892A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US13180285

申请日：2011-07-11

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L. Lee

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Jim L. Lee

IPC: B01J19/08

CPC classification number: B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/36 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C3/743 ,  B03C3/88 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  B03C2201/28 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic air mover for creating an airflow using no moving parts. The electro-kinetic air mover includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.

Abstract translation: 一种用于创建不使用移动部件的气流的电动空气推动器。 电动气动驱动器包括具有电极组件的离子发生器，该电极组件包括第一阵列的发射极电极，第二阵列的集电极电极和高压发生器。 优选地，第三或前导或聚焦电极位于第一阵列发射极电极的上游，和/或后电极位于第二阵列的集电极电极的下游。 该器件还可以包括位于集电极之间的间隙电极，具有整体形成的后端的增强的集电极电极以及具有增强的长度以增加发射率的增强型发射电极。

公开(公告)号：US07801645B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-21

申请号：US10799573

申请日：2004-03-11

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Eric C. Blair ,  Andrew Heninger ,  Eric Ng ,  Patricia I. Brenner

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Eric C. Blair ,  Andrew Heninger ,  Eric Ng ,  Patricia I. Brenner

IPC: G05B15/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/0242 ,  G01S17/10 ,  G01S17/936 ,  G05D2201/0215

Abstract: A robot uses an infrared sensor including an infrared light source which produces pulses of infrared light. Optics focus reflections of the infrared light pulses from different portions of the environment of the robot to different detectors in a 2D array of detectors. The detectors produce an indication of the distance to the closest object in an associated portion of the environment. The robot can use the indications to determine features in the environment. The robot can be controlled to avoid these features.

Abstract translation: 机器人使用包括产生红外光脉冲的红外光源的红外传感器。 来自机器人环境的不同部分的红外光脉冲的光学聚焦反射在二维检测器阵列中的不同检测器。 检测器产生与环境的相关部分中最接近物体的距离的指示。 机器人可以使用指示来确定环境中的特征。 可以控制机器人以避免这些特征。

公开(公告)号：US07405672B2

公开(公告)日：2008-07-29

申请号：US10809923

申请日：2004-03-25

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

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

IPC: G08B17/10

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 air treatment device having electrodes supported by a housing and a voltage generator operatively coupled to the electrodes. The air treatment device includes at least one sensor operatively coupled to the voltage generator for sensing a condition and providing signals used for adjusting the voltage generated by the voltage generator.

Abstract translation: 具有由壳体支撑的电极和可操作地耦合到电极的电压发生器的空气处理装置。 空气处理装置包括至少一个可操作地耦合到电压发生器的传感器，用于感测状况并提供用于调节由电压发生器产生的电压的信号。

公开(公告)号：US06984987B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10625401

申请日：2003-07-23

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Greg S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau ,  Andrew J. Parker ,  Greg S. Snyder ,  Edward C. McKinney, Jr.

IPC: H02H3/08 ,  G01R31/14 ,  G01R31/08

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 monitoring and suppressing arcing between a first electrode and a second electrode of an electro-kinetic system. A current (or voltage) associated with the electro-kinetic system is monitored in order to adjust a first count and a second count. Each time a monitored value reaches a threshold, the first count is incremented. Each time the first count reaches a first count threshold, the electro-kinetic system is temporarily shut down for a predetermined period, the second count is incremented, and the first count is re-initialized. The electro-kinetic system restarts after the predetermined period. When the second count reaches a second count threshold, the electro-kinetic system is shut-down until a reset condition is satisfied.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于监测和抑制电动系统的第一电极和第二电极之间的电弧的系统和方法。 监测与电动系统相关联的电流（或电压），以便调整第一计数和第二计数。 每次监视值达到阈值时，第一个计数递增。 每当第一计数达到第一计数阈值时，电动系统暂时关闭预定时间段，第二计数递增，并且第一计数被重新初始化。 电动系统在预定时间后重新启动。 当第二计数达到第二计数阈值时，电动系统被关闭直到满足复位条件。

公开(公告)号：US06899234B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10687263

申请日：2003-10-15

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor

IPC: A47B49/00 ,  A47B63/06 ,  A47B81/06 ,  G11B33/04 ,  A47G29/00

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：US06713026B2

公开(公告)日：2004-03-30

申请号：US09730499

申请日：2000-12-05

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: B01J1908

CPC classification number: B03C3/743 ,  B01D53/32 ,  B01D53/323 ,  B01D2251/104 ,  B03C3/08 ,  B03C3/12 ,  B03C3/32 ,  B03C3/47 ,  B03C3/68 ,  B03C2201/08 ,  B03C2201/14 ,  C01B13/11 ,  C01B13/115 ,  C01B2201/12 ,  C01B2201/20 ,  C01B2201/22 ,  C01B2201/62 ,  F24F2003/1682 ,  F24F2003/1685 ,  H01T23/00

Abstract: An electro-kinetic electro-static air conditioner includes a self-contained ion generator that provides electro-kinetically moved air with ions and safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. A bias electrode, electrically coupled to the second array electrodes, affects net polarity of ions generated. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is thus conditioned.

Abstract translation: 电动静电空调器包括一个独立的离子发生器，其提供电动空气与离子和安全量的臭氧。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积相比，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积之比超过约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 电耦合到第二阵列电极的偏置电极影响产生的离子的净极性。 电离空气和臭氧的流出由此调节。

公开(公告)号：US06672315B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-06

申请号：US09742814

申请日：2000-12-19

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D1916

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B2200/3053 ,  A61N1/44

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract translation: 刷子包括独立的离子发生器，其将被刷洗的材料照射到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与金属环状结构间隔开的间隔开的至少一个金属销。 或者，第一阵列可以包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积之比大于约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 离子空气和臭氧的流出被引导到刷毛之间被刷擦的材料上。

公开(公告)号：US06507773B2

公开(公告)日：2003-01-14

申请号：US09881420

申请日：2001-06-14

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

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

IPC: G05B1500

CPC classification number: G06N3/008 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A robot which incorporates a body, two arms, two legs, several sensors, an audio system, a light assembly, and a video device. The sensors located throughout the body of the robot combined with an edge detection sensor allows the robot to interact with objects in the room, and prevents the robot from traveling off an edge or bumping into obstacles. The audio system allows the robot to detect and transmit sounds. The video device allows a user to remotely view the area in front of the robot. Additionally, the robot may operate in a plurality of modes which 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，两个手臂，两条腿，几个传感器，一个音频系统，一个灯组件和一个视频设备。 位于机器人整体的传感器与边缘检测传感器相结合，可使机器人与房间内的物体相互作用，并防止机器人从边缘移走或碰撞障碍物。 音频系统允许机器人检测和发送声音。 视频设备允许用户远程查看机器人前面的区域。 另外，机器人可以以允许机器人自主操作的多种模式操作。 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：US06464088B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09721001

申请日：2000-11-22

Applicant: David Caplan ,  Charles E. Taylor

Inventor： David Caplan ,  Charles E. Taylor

IPC: A47G2900

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：US06182671B2

公开(公告)日：2001-02-06

申请号：US09415576

申请日：1999-10-08

Applicant: Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

Inventor： Charles E. Taylor ,  Shek Fai Lau

IPC: A45D1916

CPC classification number: A01K13/002 ,  A45D20/50 ,  A45D2200/202 ,  A46B9/023 ,  A46B15/0002 ,  A46B15/0024 ,  A46B2200/3053 ,  A61N1/44

Abstract: A brush includes a self-contained ion generator that subjects material being brushed to an outflow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The ion generator includes a high voltage pulse generator whose output pulses are coupled between first and second electrode arrays. Preferably the first array comprises at least one metal pin spaced coaxially-apart from a metal ring-like structure. Alternatively, the first array may comprise one or more wire electrodes spaced staggeringly apart from a second array comprising hollow “U”-shaped electrodes. Preferably a ratio between effective area of an electrode in the second array compared to effective area of an electrode in the first array exceeds about 15:1 and preferably is about 20:1. An electric field produced by the high voltage pulses between the arrays produces an electrostatic flow of ionized air containing safe amounts of ozone. The outflow of ionized air and ozone is directed between the brush bristles onto the material being brushed.

Abstract translation: 刷子包括独立的离子发生器，其将被刷洗的材料照射到含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的流出。 离子发生器包括高电压脉冲发生器，其输出脉冲耦合在第一和第二电极阵列之间。 优选地，第一阵列包括与金属环状结构间隔开的间隔开的至少一个金属销。 或者，第一阵列可以包括与包括中空“U”形电极的第二阵列交错间隔开的一个或多个线电极。 优选地，第二阵列中的电极的有效面积与第一阵列中的电极的有效面积之比大于约15:1，优选为约20:1。 由阵列之间的高电压脉冲产生的电场产生含有安全量的臭氧的电离空气的静电流。 离子空气和臭氧的流出被引导到刷毛之间被刷擦的材料上。