公开(公告)号：US20180319151A1

公开(公告)日：2018-11-08

申请号：US16033557

申请日：2018-07-12

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Geoffrey F. Deane ,  William D. Duncan ,  Bran Ferren ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Elizabeth L. Schubert ,  Clarence T. Tegreene

IPC: B33Y50/02 ,  F16L27/11 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  B29L31/24

CPC classification number: B33Y50/02 ,  B29L2031/24 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  F16L27/11

Abstract: A system for providing a joint for connecting a first object and a second object includes a data acquisition device configured to acquire joint parameter data regarding the first object and the second object, and a controller coupled to the data acquisition device and configured to provide joint design data regarding a design of the joint based on the joint parameter data.

公开(公告)号：US10119592B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-06

申请号：US14641084

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Geoffrey F. Deane ,  Philip A. Eckhoff ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: F16C32/04 ,  F16C39/06 ,  F16F15/03 ,  F16F15/00 ,  F16D1/10 ,  F16D3/06

Abstract: A vehicle drivetrain includes a magnetic bearing. The vehicle drivetrain includes a motor configured to provide a rotational driving force. The rotational driving force is received by a shaft, and the magnetic bearing is configured to support the shaft. The shaft is configured to drive a wheel of the vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US10072503B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-11

申请号：US13966732

申请日：2013-08-14

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Kenneth G. Caldeira ,  William David Duncan ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Stephen H. Salter ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas Allan Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: F01D5/14 ,  F01D5/28

CPC classification number: F01D5/147 ,  F01D5/282 ,  F05D2300/603 ,  Y02T50/672 ,  Y10T29/49339

Abstract: A turbine blade includes a core element having a base portion, a tip portion, and an intermediate portion extending between the base portion and the tip portion. The intermediate portion includes a non-uniform cross-section and is a high-strength fiber material. The turbine blade further includes a shell disposed around the core element, and the volume between the core element and the shell forms a void.

公开(公告)号：US10015931B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US13729089

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Paul G. Allen ,  Kenneth G. Caldeira ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Stephen H. Salter ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/06

CPC classification number: A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/06 ,  Y02P60/24

Abstract: Methods and articles are provided for generating electricity from carbon-based photosynthate produced by a plant. The methods include providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2, harvesting a carbon-based photosynthate from the plant, processing the carbon-based photosynthate to produce energy, and converting at least some of the energy into electricity. An apparatus for converting the carbon-based photosynthate into CO2 and heat, and an apparatus for converting the heat of combustion into electricity is also provided. An apparatus is also disclosed for providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2.

公开(公告)号：US20140325922A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US13874921

申请日：2013-05-01

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Bowers ,  Alistair K. Chan ,  Bran Ferren ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Cameron A. Myhrvold ,  Conor L. Myhrvold ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Tony S. Pan ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  Lowell L. Wood,, JR.

IPC: E04B1/98 ,  E04H9/02

CPC classification number: E04B1/985 ,  E04H9/02 ,  E04H2009/026

Abstract: A fluid transport system for actively damping oscillations of a structure affixed to a ground surface is disclosed. The system includes a pipe defining a flow path, a driver in fluid communication with the pipe and configured to provide a fluid flow through the pipe, and a controller. The controller is programmed to send a fluid flow command signal in response to an event signal indicating an oscillation event.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于主动地阻尼固定在地表面上的结构的振动的流体输送系统。 该系统包括限定流路的管道，与管道流体连通并被配置为提供流过管道的流体流动的驱动器和控制器。 控制器被编程为响应于指示振荡事件的事件信号发送流体流动命令信号。

公开(公告)号：US10184867B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-22

申请号：US15206033

申请日：2016-07-08

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Geoffrey F. Deane ,  William D. Duncan ,  Philip A. Eckhoff ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Max N. Mankin ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: A42B3/10 ,  A42B3/12 ,  A42B3/06 ,  A63B71/10 ,  G01N3/32 ,  A42B3/04 ,  G01M99/00 ,  G01N3/30 ,  G01N33/00

Abstract: A helmet testing apparatus including a movable member, a sensor coupled to the movable member and configured to acquire compliance data regarding a liner disposed within a shell of a helmet through engagement of the sensor with the liner, and a processing circuit configured to determine a rating for the helmet based on the compliance data and predetermined compliance parameters for the helmet.

公开(公告)号：US10171677B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-01

申请号：US15727769

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Edward S. Boyden ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  William D. Duncan ,  Bran Ferren ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: G08B29/00 ,  H04M11/04 ,  G08B21/18 ,  H04R27/00

Abstract: A system for monitoring a building having one or more microphones coupled to a telephone includes a detector configured to detect a triggering event within the building and transmit an activating signal when the triggering event is detected, and a control module configured to receive the activating signal from the detector. The control module is programmed to activate at least one of the one or more microphones to monitor sound when the activating signal is received.

公开(公告)号：US10015971B2

公开(公告)日：2018-07-10

申请号：US13729095

申请日：2012-12-28

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Paul G. Allen ,  Kenneth G. Caldeira ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Stephen H. Salter ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: A01N59/04 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01N37/36 ,  A01N43/16 ,  C10B53/02

CPC classification number: A01N59/04 ,  A01G7/02 ,  A01N37/36 ,  A01N43/16 ,  C01B2203/86 ,  C10B53/02 ,  Y02P30/30 ,  Y02P60/24 ,  A01N33/08

Abstract: Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO2, and producing electricity, where each method includes providing the plant with a composition including at least about 0.1 (wt./wt. or vol./vol.) % CO2 and/or at least about 0.1 wt./wt. % of a composition that generates CO2. An apparatus is also disclosed for providing the plant with a composition including CO2 and/or a composition that generates CO2.

公开(公告)号：US09844983B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US15233780

申请日：2016-08-10

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Alistair K. Chan ,  Geoffrey F. Deane ,  William D. Duncan ,  Philip A. Eckhoff ,  Bran Ferren ,  William Gates ,  W. Daniel Hillis ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Edward K. Y. Jung ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  John Latham ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  Robert C. Petroski ,  Clarence T. Tegreene ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Thomas A. Weaver ,  Charles Whitmer ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr. ,  Victoria Y. H. Wood

IPC: G06Q30/02 ,  B60C23/00 ,  B60C23/20

CPC classification number: B60C23/002 ,  B60C23/003 ,  B60C23/20

Abstract: A vehicle tire pressure control system includes a road sensor configured to acquire road data regarding a road at an advanced location ahead of a current location of a vehicle; a pressure regulator configured to control the air pressure within a tire of the vehicle during operation of the vehicle; and a controller configured to control operation of the pressure regulator and vary the air pressure within the tire based on the road data.

公开(公告)号：US09800738B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-24

申请号：US14699929

申请日：2015-04-29

Applicant: Elwha LLC

Inventor： Edward S. Boyden ,  Jesse R. Cheatham, III ,  William D. Duncan ,  Bran Ferren ,  Roderick A. Hyde ,  Muriel Y. Ishikawa ,  Jordin T. Kare ,  Stephen L. Malaska ,  Nathan P. Myhrvold ,  David B. Tuckerman ,  Lowell L. Wood, Jr.

IPC: G08B21/18 ,  H04M11/04 ,  H04R27/00

CPC classification number: H04M11/04 ,  G08B21/182 ,  H04R27/00 ,  H04R2227/005 ,  H04R2410/00

Abstract: A system for monitoring a building having one or more microphones coupled to a telephone includes a detector configured to detect a triggering event within the building and transmit an activating signal when the triggering event is detected, and a control module configured to receive the activating signal from the detector. The control module is programmed to activate at least one of the one or more microphones to monitor sound when the activating signal is received.