公开(公告)号：US20070011912A1

公开(公告)日：2007-01-18

申请号：US11328593

申请日：2006-01-10

申请人： Douglas Clark ,  Stephen Opie ,  Martin Keen ,  Christopher Adam ,  Michael Kirk

发明人： Douglas Clark ,  Stephen Opie ,  Martin Keen ,  Christopher Adam ,  Michael Kirk

IPC分类号： A43C11/00

CPC分类号： A43B13/026 ,  A43B1/14 ,  A43B3/124 ,  A43B5/08 ,  A43B7/26 ,  A43B13/12 ,  A43B19/00 ,  A43C1/00

摘要： The present invention provides a wraparound lacing system for use with footwear. The lacing system includes a lace which encircles the housing of the article of footwear in a spiral, helical, coiled or similar wound wraparound pattern. The housing includes finger members which independently adjust to the contours of the wearer's foot while providing a snug and secure fit. The housing of the upper and the midsole includes channels therein which receive the wraparound lace. The lace can be affixed at one or both ends to the midsole or to the upper. Removable lace end keepers on the upper permit the user to adjust the length of the lace. Recessed cavities may be positioned along the lacing channels to promote easy adjustment of the lace. The lace may run along channels formed between fingers and an overlying shell structure. The lace may run through a tube structure within the channels.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种与鞋类一起使用的环绕鞋带系统。 系带系统包括以螺旋，螺旋，盘绕或类似的缠绕环绕图案包围鞋类物品的壳体的花边。 壳体包括指形构件，其独立地适应佩戴者的脚的轮廓，同时提供舒适且牢固的配合。 上部和中底的外壳包括容纳环绕花边的通道。 花边可以在一端或两端固定到中底或上部。 上部的可拆卸的花边端保持器允许用户调整花边的长度。 凹入的腔可以沿着鞋带通道定位，以促进花边的容易调节。 花边可以沿着形成在手指和上覆壳结构之间的通道行进。 花边可以穿过通道内的管结构。

公开(公告)号：US20050119864A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-02

申请号：US10727081

申请日：2003-12-02

申请人： David Coumou ,  Clifford Weatherell ,  Michael Kirk ,  Kevin Nasman

发明人： David Coumou ,  Clifford Weatherell ,  Michael Kirk ,  Kevin Nasman

IPC分类号： H01J37/32 ,  G06F15/00

CPC分类号： H01J37/32935

摘要： A system for field substitution of components of a RF metrology system. The system includes a sensor/cable combination and an analysis unit. Parameters of the RF metrology system are determined prior to placing the RF metrology system in the field. From these parameters, either component, the cable/sensor combination or the analysis module, may be substituted in the field by recalibrating the system for the substituted unit. Such recalibration is carried out utilizing the parameters determined prior to placing the RF metrology system in the field.

摘要翻译： 用于场地替代RF测量系统的组件的系统。 该系统包括传感器/电缆组合和分析单元。 在将RF测量系统置于现场之前，确定射频测量系统的参数。 通过这些参数，可以通过重新校准替代单元的系统来在现场替代任一组件，电缆/传感器组合或分析模块。 使用在将RF测量系统放置在现场之前确定的参数进行这种重新校准。

公开(公告)号：US5854487A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-29

申请号：US808351

申请日：1997-02-28

申请人： David Braunstein ,  Michael Kirk ,  Quoc Ly ,  Thai Nguyen

发明人： David Braunstein ,  Michael Kirk ,  Quoc Ly ,  Thai Nguyen

IPC分类号： G01Q30/02 ,  G01B7/34 ,  G01N21/01 ,  G01N27/00 ,  G01Q10/02 ,  G01Q10/04 ,  G01Q30/14 ,  G01Q30/20 ,  G01Q60/02 ,  G01Q70/02 ,  G02B21/18 ,  H01J37/20 ,  H01J37/26

CPC分类号： G01Q10/04 ,  B82Y35/00 ,  G01Q30/025 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/86 ,  Y10S977/868 ,  Y10S977/869 ,  Y10S977/87 ,  Y10S977/872 ,  Y10S977/873

摘要： Scanning probe microscopes and scanning probe heads are provided having improved optical visualization and sample manipulation capabilities. The SPMs and SPM heads include at least one flexure stage for scanning in the x, y and/or z directions. In a preferred embodiment, the SPMs or SPM heads include flexure stages for scanning in the x, y and z directions. The z scanning stage is preferably positioned outside the lateral footprint of the x-y flexure stage so that a probe extending from the z scanning stage is outside the lateral footprint of the instrument. The SPMs and SPM heads are configured to provide top down and bottom up optical views of the sample and/or the probe and enable simultaneous scanning probe microscopy and optical imaging of a sample to be performed. The SPMs and SPM heads are designed to be readily combinable with existing upright and inverted optical microscopes currently available from various major manufacturers.

摘要翻译： 提供扫描探针显微镜和扫描探头，具有改进的光学可视化和样品操作能力。 SPM和SPM头包括用于在x，y和/或z方向扫描的至少一个弯曲台。 在优选实施例中，SPM或SPM头包括用于在x，y和z方向扫描的挠曲台。 z扫描台优选地定位在x-y弯曲台的横向覆盖区的外侧，使得从z扫描台延伸的探针位于仪器的横向覆盖区之外。 SPM和SPM头被配置为提供样品和/或探针的自顶向下和从底部的光学视图，并且能够执行样品的同时扫描探针显微镜和光学成像。 SPM和SPM头设计为可以与现有的各种主要制造商现有的直立和倒置光学显微镜组合。

公开(公告)号：US08840547B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US12329324

申请日：2008-12-05

申请人： Carlos Rivera ,  Matthew A. Palmer ,  Michael Kirk ,  Max Mendez

发明人： Carlos Rivera ,  Matthew A. Palmer ,  Michael Kirk ,  Max Mendez

IPC分类号： A61B1/32 ,  A61B17/02 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B17/00 ,  A61B19/00

CPC分类号： A61B17/0218 ,  A61B17/00234 ,  A61B17/29 ,  A61B2017/00349 ,  A61B2017/00818 ,  A61B2017/00827 ,  A61B2017/00867 ,  A61B2017/2905 ,  A61B2017/2926 ,  A61B2090/0811

摘要： A retractor for manipulating an object, the retractor includes a retractor body with proximal and distal ends, a retraction device with a head connected at the distal end of the retractor body and flexible needles of a shape memory material having a memory shape, the memory shape of the needles including a portion with an arcuate shape housed, at least partially, within the head. The retractor further includes an actuation device connected to the proximal end of the retractor body and operatively connected to the needles, the actuation device, upon actuation thereof, moving the needles out of the head and withdrawing the needles into the head and a rotation joint allowing the distal end of the retractor body and the retraction device to rotate independent of the proximal end of the retractor body.

摘要翻译： 一种用于操纵物体的牵开器，所述牵开器包括具有近端和远端的牵开器主体，具有连接在所述牵开器主体的远端处的头的回缩装置和具有存储器形状的形状记忆材料的柔性针， 包括具有弓形形状的部分，至少部分地容纳在头部内。 牵开器还包括连接到牵开器主体的近端并且可操作地连接到针的致动装置，致动装置在其致动时将针移出头部并将针抽出到头部中，并且允许旋转关节允许 牵开器主体的远端和收回装置独立于牵开器本体的近端旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06310342B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-30

申请号：US09128885

申请日：1998-08-04

申请人： David Braunstein ,  Michael Kirk ,  Quoc Ly ,  Thai Nguyen

发明人： David Braunstein ,  Michael Kirk ,  Quoc Ly ,  Thai Nguyen

IPC分类号： H01J3720

CPC分类号： G01Q10/04 ,  G01Q30/025 ,  Y10S977/849 ,  Y10S977/86 ,  Y10S977/868 ,  Y10S977/869 ,  Y10S977/87 ,  Y10S977/872 ,  Y10S977/873

摘要： Scanning probe microscopes and scanning probe heads are provided having improved optical visualization and sample manipulation capabilities. The SPMs and SPM heads include at least one flexure stage for scanning in the x, y and/or z directions. In a preferred embodiment, the SPMs or SPM heads include flexure stages for scanning in the x, y and z directions. The z scanning stage is preferably positioned outside the lateral footprint of the x-y flexure stage so that a probe extending from the z scanning stage is outside the lateral footprint of the instrument. The SPMs and SPM heads are configured to provide top down and bottom up optical views of the sample and/or the probe and enable simultaneous scanning probe microscopy and optical imaging of a sample to be performed. The SPMs and SPM heads are designed to be readily combinable with existing upright and inverted optical microscopes currently available from various major manufacturers.

摘要翻译： 提供扫描探针显微镜和扫描探头，具有改进的光学可视化和样品操作能力。 SPM和SPM头包括用于在x，y和/或z方向扫描的至少一个弯曲台。 在优选实施例中，SPM或SPM头包括用于在x，y和z方向扫描的挠曲台。 z扫描台优选地定位在x-y弯曲台的横向覆盖区的外侧，使得从z扫描台延伸的探针位于仪器的横向覆盖区之外。 SPM和SPM头被配置为提供样品和/或探针的自顶向下和从底部的光学视图，并且能够执行样品的同时扫描探针显微镜和光学成像。 SPM和SPM头设计为可以与现有的各种主要制造商现有的直立和倒置光学显微镜组合。

公开(公告)号：US5729917A

公开(公告)日：1998-03-24

申请号：US582681

申请日：1996-01-04

申请人： Neil Slepian ,  Michael Kirk ,  Joseph Hamill ,  Kenton Geer

发明人： Neil Slepian ,  Michael Kirk ,  Joseph Hamill ,  Kenton Geer

IPC分类号： A43B13/18 ,  A43B21/26

CPC分类号： A43B13/181 ,  A43B21/26

摘要： A structure for enhancing the stability of a midsole including a plurality of strands which extend from a position on top of the midsole to a location secured to the bottom of the midsole. The strands are preferably secured to an energy return system which is positioned on the top of the midsole. The initial strike imparted on the lateral side of the midsole compresses both the midsole and the strands. The strands, which separate during the initial strike from the midsole and assume an arcuate shape, enhance the shock absorbing properties of the shoe. As the foot rotates, the heel exerts pressure on the energy return system, and the strands are then pulled inwardly thereby restricting the outward movement of the midsole. The foot is further unlikely to assume a substantially pronated position due to the tension in the strands along the medial portion of structure in combination with the shock absorption upon initial strike.

公开(公告)号：US20080013083A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-17

申请号：US11673150

申请日：2007-02-09

申请人： Michael Kirk ,  Christopher Bevis ,  David Adler ,  Kris Bhaskar

发明人： Michael Kirk ,  Christopher Bevis ,  David Adler ,  Kris Bhaskar

IPC分类号： G01N21/956 ,  G06F17/10

CPC分类号： G01N21/9501 ,  G01N21/4738 ,  G01N21/55

摘要： Methods and systems for determining a characteristic of a wafer are provided. One method includes generating output responsive to light from the wafer using an inspection system. The output includes first output corresponding to defects on the wafer and second output that does not correspond to the defects. The method also includes determining the characteristic of the wafer using the second output. One system includes an inspection subsystem configured to illuminate the wafer and to generate output responsive to light from the wafer. The output includes first output corresponding to defects on the wafer and second output that does not correspond to the defects. The system also includes a processor configured to determine the characteristic of the wafer using the second output.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于确定晶片特性的方法和系统。 一种方法包括使用检查系统响应来自晶片的光产生输出。 输出包括对应于晶片上的缺陷的第一输出和不对应于缺陷的第二输出。 该方法还包括使用第二输出确定晶片的特性。 一个系统包括检查子系统，该检查子系统配置成照亮晶片并产生响应于来自晶片的光的输出。 输出包括对应于晶片上的缺陷的第一输出和不对应于缺陷的第二输出。 该系统还包括配置成使用第二输出来确定晶片的特性的处理器。

公开(公告)号：US5939719A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US831153

申请日：1997-04-01

申请人： Sang-Il Park ,  Ian R. Smith ,  Michael Kirk

发明人： Sang-Il Park ,  Ian R. Smith ,  Michael Kirk

IPC分类号： G01Q30/04 ,  G01N23/00 ,  G01Q10/00 ,  G01Q20/02 ,  G01Q20/04 ,  G01Q30/02 ,  G01Q30/20 ,  G01Q60/10 ,  G01Q70/02 ,  G01Q70/10 ,  G01R31/302 ,  G02B21/00 ,  G02B21/18 ,  G02B21/26 ,  G21K7/00 ,  H01J37/26

CPC分类号： G01Q20/02 ,  B82Y35/00 ,  G01Q30/025 ,  G01Q70/02 ,  G02B21/002 ,  G02B21/26 ,  Y10S977/851 ,  Y10S977/869 ,  Y10S977/87 ,  Y10S977/874

摘要： An optical system for a scanning probe microscope provides both an optical on-axis view and an optical oblique view of the sample by means of two optical paths each providing an image to a CCD camera via an auto-zoom lens. A shutter alternately blocks the image of either view from reaching the auto-zoom lens. The CCD camera provides the optical image to a video display which also displays the scanning probe image, thus eliminating the need for eyepieces and allowing easy viewing of both the optical and scanning probe images simultaneously.

公开(公告)号：US5561920A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-08

申请号：US331142

申请日：1994-10-17

申请人： Kenneth D. Graham ,  Bernie Allen ,  Michael Kirk ,  Stephen Francis ,  Edward Tavino ,  Kenton Geer ,  Gary J. Troy

发明人： Kenneth D. Graham ,  Bernie Allen ,  Michael Kirk ,  Stephen Francis ,  Edward Tavino ,  Kenton Geer ,  Gary J. Troy

IPC分类号： A43B13/18 ,  A43B23/08

CPC分类号： A43B13/181 ,  A43B1/0072

摘要： A shoe construction having an energy return system together with features providing cushioning and stability. The energy return system includes a rigid frame having a torsional rigidity bar in the midfoot area integrally connecting annular walls in the forefoot and heel areas of the midsole. A net of monofilaments or fibers is secured under tension in the areas defined by the annular walls with the net positioned over an open area in the midsole. A cantilevered system of support pads is positioned in the arch area to support the medial side of the midfoot.The energy return system also includes a rigid frame having annular walls in the heel area. A net of fibers is secured under tension in the area defined by the heel annular walls. The open areas can have inserted within them a variety of inserts to view the components of the energy return system from outside the shoe.

摘要翻译： 具有能量返回系统的鞋结构以及提供缓冲和稳定性的特征。 能量回收系统包括刚性框架，其在中脚部区域具有扭转刚性杆，整体连接前脚掌中的环形壁和中底的跟部区域。 在由环形壁限定的区域中的张力下固定有单丝或纤维网，其中网位于中底的开放区域上。 支撑垫的悬臂系统位于拱形区域中以支撑中足的内侧。 能量返回系统还包括在跟部区域中具有环形壁的刚性框架。 在由脚后跟环形壁限定的区域中，纤维网固定在张力下。 开放区域可以在其内插入各种插入件，以从鞋外部观察能量回收系统的部件。

公开(公告)号：US5402588A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-04

申请号：US659874

申请日：1991-02-25

申请人： Kenneth D. Graham ,  Stephen Francis ,  Michael Kirk

发明人： Kenneth D. Graham ,  Stephen Francis ,  Michael Kirk

IPC分类号： A43B13/18 ,  A43B21/26 ,  A43B13/16

CPC分类号： A43B13/181 ,  A43B1/0072 ,  A43B21/26

摘要： A shoe construction having an energy return system together with features providing cushioning and stability. The energy return system includes a rigid frame having annular walls in the forefoot and heel areas of the midsole. An outersole defines an opening that is co-extensive with the open area in the midsole. A transparent plastic window is positioned in this opening for viewing the net from below.

摘要翻译： 具有能量返回系统的鞋结构以及提供缓冲和稳定性的特征。 能量回收系统包括刚性框架，其在前脚掌和中底的跟部区域中具有环形壁。 外套定义了与中底的开放区域共同展开的开口。 透明的塑料窗口位于该开口中，用于从下方观察网。