公开(公告)号：US07467611B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-23

申请号：US11725768

申请日：2007-03-20

Applicant: Daniel L. McKay ,  James P. Waters

Inventor： Daniel L. McKay ,  James P. Waters

IPC: F01L1/34

CPC classification number: F02D13/00 ,  F01L1/053 ,  F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/3442 ,  F01L2001/34496 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A method for controlling dual independent camshaft phasers in an internal combustion engine. The method has three basic steps: a) first, determining if rate balancing between the two phasers is required; b) second, determining the optimal rate balancing commands; and c) third, applying the determined rate balancing commands to the appropriate phaser(s). In determining the rate balancing commands, there are three possible phaser options: the intake phaser requires priority; the exhaust phaser requires priority; or neither phaser requires priority. Lookup tables are stored in the engine controller for each option. When either phaser has priority, the other phaser is actuated after a delay based upon the position error of the priority phaser, generally at a lower phase rate. When neither phaser has priority, both phasers are actuated at a rate consistent with oil-delivery capabilities of the engine.

公开(公告)号：US06665469B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US10038396

申请日：2002-01-02

Applicant: Kenneth R. Schroll ,  James P. Waters ,  Janet Armstrong

Inventor： Kenneth R. Schroll ,  James P. Waters ,  Janet Armstrong

IPC: G02B626

CPC classification number: G02B6/2852

Abstract: A device for injecting light from one of a first group of optical fibers into a corresponding one of a second group of optical fibers includes a holder for locating each of the fibers in the first and second groups, a clamp for securing fibers in the second group to the holder, and a depressor for laterally displacing each of the fibers in the second group, thus forming a bend in each of the fibers in the second group. The maximum curvature in the bend occurs where the fibers in the second group exit the clamp. Light is injected from fibers in the first group into corresponding fibers in the second group at the point of maximum curvature. An optical gel may be used to used to promote optical coupling between fibers in the first group and fibers in the second group. The optical fibers in the second group may include a lens for focusing the light to be injected. The device can function in reverse to extract light from fibers in the second group into fibers in the first group.

Abstract translation: 用于将光从第一组光纤中的一个注入到第二组光纤中的对应的一个光纤的装置包括用于定位第一和第二组中的每个光纤的保持器，用于固定第二组中的光纤的夹具 以及用于横向移位第二组中的每个纤维的抑制器，从而在第二组中的每个纤维中形成弯曲。 弯曲的最大曲率发生在第二组中的纤维离开夹具的地方。 光在第一组中的纤维从最大曲率点的第二组中的相应纤维中注入。 可以使用光学凝胶来促进第一组中的纤维与第二组中的纤维之间的光学偶联。 第二组中的光纤可以包括用于聚焦待注入的光的透镜。 该装置可以相反地工作，将第二组中的纤维的光从第一组中提取成纤维。

公开(公告)号：US4610274A

公开(公告)日：1986-09-09

申请号：US741045

申请日：1985-06-04

Applicant: Walter L. Glomb, Jr. ,  James P. Waters

Inventor： Walter L. Glomb, Jr. ,  James P. Waters

IPC: F15C1/04

CPC classification number: F15C1/04 ,  Y10T137/2196 ,  Y10T137/2224 ,  Y10T137/2262

Abstract: A focused optical input signal is applied to an optically absorbent wall portion of a supply nozzle 40 in a fluidic device to cause boundary layer separation of flow therein. The boundary layer separation turns the flow to achieve a desired output from the device.

Abstract translation: 将聚焦的光输入信号施加到流体装置中的供应喷嘴40的光吸收壁部分上，以使流体中的流动边界层分离。 边界层分离使流动达到设备所需的输出。

公开(公告)号：US4299491A

公开(公告)日：1981-11-10

申请号：US102310

申请日：1979-12-11

Applicant: James P. Waters ,  Robert K. Thornton

Inventor： James P. Waters ,  Robert K. Thornton

IPC: G01B11/24

CPC classification number: G01B11/24

Abstract: A laser beam is focused to a spot on the surface of an object whose contour is to be measured. The spot is projected from the surface onto a detector by a reciprocating mirror which scans the spot across the detector. The detector produces two output signals consisting of sequential pulses at the frequency scan. The relative duration of these pulses or duty cycle reflects the change in contour dimension with respect to the scan centerline or mid point that corresponds to the base or zero dimension of the contour surface. The duty cycle is utilized to compute the change in contour dimension and to move the optics in such a way as to allow the spot to be continually scanned across the detector. The movement of the optics is made whenever there is a certain contour dimension change and by correlating the movement in the position of the optics and the instantaneous computed contour change reflected in the scan, the actual contour dimension is obtained.

Abstract translation: 激光束被聚焦到要测量其轮廓的物体的表面上的点上。 该点通过往复式反射镜从表面投射到检测器上，该往复镜扫描检测器上的斑点。 检测器产生两个输出信号，由频率扫描的顺序脉冲组成。 这些脉冲或占空比的相对持续时间反映了轮廓尺寸相对于对应于轮廓表面的基础或零度尺寸的扫描中心线或中点的变化。 占空比用于计算轮廓尺寸的变化，并以这样一种方式移动光学元件，使斑点能够跨过检测器连续扫描。 只要存在一定的轮廓尺寸变化并且通过将光学器件的位置的移动与在扫描中反映的瞬时计算的轮廓变化相关联，则获得光学元件的运动，获得实际轮廓尺寸。

公开(公告)号：US07761217B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-20

申请号：US12074481

申请日：2008-03-04

Applicant: James P. Waters ,  Jeffrey S. Gutterman

Inventor： James P. Waters ,  Jeffrey S. Gutterman

IPC: G01M15/00 ,  F02D13/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: F01L1/185 ,  F01L1/08 ,  F01L1/2405 ,  F01L1/2422 ,  F01L13/0005 ,  F01L13/0021 ,  F01L2105/00 ,  F01L2800/00 ,  F01L2800/12 ,  F01L2820/04 ,  F02D13/06 ,  F02D41/221 ,  G01M15/042 ,  Y02T10/18

Abstract: A method for detecting a low-lift or zero-lift failure mode in a variable valve activation system of an internal combustion engine includes the steps of positioning a piezo-electric element that acts as a radio frequency transmitter relative to a lost motion spring of a two-mode variable valve activation lost motion device, subjecting the piezo-electric element to a compression load when a load from displacement of a lobe of a camshaft acts on the lost motion spring, broadcasting a radio frequency signal each time the piezo-electric element is subjected to the compression load, and evaluating the presence or absence of the broadcasted radio frequency signal in relation to an expected presence or absence of the radio frequency signal. The direct measurement of the mode of each two-mode device is both more reliable and more efficient in the use of engine controller resources compared to currently existing diagnostic methods.

Abstract translation: 一种用于检测内燃机的可变气门启动系统中的低升程或零升程失效模式的方法，包括以下步骤：将用作射频发射器的压电元件相对于 双模式可变阀激活失活装置，当来自凸轮轴的叶片的位移的负载作用在空转弹簧上时，使压电元件受到压缩载荷，每当压电元件 受到压缩负载的影响，并且相对于预期的存在或不存在射频信号来评估广播的射频信号的存在或不存在。 与目前现有的诊断方法相比，每个双模式设备的模式的直接测量在使用发动机控制器资源方面更可靠和更有效。

公开(公告)号：US07295738B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US11008995

申请日：2004-12-13

Applicant: James P. Waters

Inventor： James P. Waters

IPC: G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/26 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/2932 ,  G02B6/29322 ,  G02B6/29394 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  H04B10/2519

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes an optical circulator. The circulator may have, for example, a first port, a second port, and a third port. The first port may be configured to introduce light into the optical circulator. The system may also include a tunable fiber filter Bragg grating connected to the second port of the circulator and a tunable dispersion-compensating fiber Bragg grating connected to the third port of the optical circulator. The tunable dispersion compensating fiber Bragg grating and the tunable fiber filter Bragg grating may be configured to be tuned by a single actuator. This tuning may be either compression or strain tuning.

Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例包括光循环器。 循环器可以具有例如第一端口，第二端口和第三端口。 第一端口可以被配置为将光引入到光循环器中。 该系统还可以包括连接到环行器的第二端口的可调谐光纤滤波器布拉格光栅和连接到光循环器的第三端口的可调色散补偿光纤布拉格光栅。 可调谐色散补偿光纤布拉格光栅和可调谐光纤滤波器布拉格光栅可以被配置为由单个致动器调谐。 该调谐可以是压缩或应变调谐。

公开(公告)号：US06968103B1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10268461

申请日：2002-10-10

Applicant: Kenneth R. Schroll ,  James P. Waters ,  Richard T. Kane ,  Peter M. Fried ,  Janet Mrotek

Inventor： Kenneth R. Schroll ,  James P. Waters ,  Richard T. Kane ,  Peter M. Fried ,  Janet Mrotek

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/28

CPC classification number: G02B6/2835 ,  G02B6/2826

Abstract: A first optical fiber is coupled to a second optical fiber by ablating a portion of the cladding from the first and second optical fibers, thus exposing or nearly exposing the fibers' cores, bringing the ablated regions close together in the presence of an optical couplant, adjusting the alignment of the fibers so as to achieve a desired optical coupling ratio, and securing the fibers relative to each other. The ablation can be accomplished using a laser. The fibers can be secured mechanically or using adhesives. The finished coupler can be sleeved or otherwise encapsulated for physical protection. The technique can be applied to pairs of fiber ribbons, each having multiple optical fibers.

Abstract translation: 第一光纤通过从第一和第二光纤中烧蚀一部分包层而耦合到第二光纤，从而暴露或几乎暴露出纤维的芯，使得消光区在光学耦合剂的存在下靠近在一起， 调节纤维的对准以获得期望的光学耦合比，并且将纤维相对于彼此固定。 可以使用激光完成烧蚀。 纤维可以机械地固定或使用粘合剂。 最终的耦合器可以是套筒式的或以其他方式封装的，用于物理保护。 该技术可以应用于具有多根光纤的光纤带对。

公开(公告)号：US4892406A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-09

申请号：US142889

申请日：1988-01-11

Applicant: James P. Waters

Inventor： James P. Waters

IPC: G01B11/30 ,  G01B9/02 ,  G01B11/00 ,  G01D5/26 ,  G01H9/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/268 ,  G01H9/00

Abstract: The movement of a predetermined zone of a surface of a vibrating object is measured by separating a laser beam having a predetermined coherence length into a probe beam and a reference beam. The reference beam is then delayed relative to the probe beam by a predetermined time interval sufficient for the probe beam to travel through a predetermined distance at least corresponding to the coherence length, before being combined with the probe beam to form a combination beam. The combination beam is then subdivided into a plurality of substantially equal component beams each of which is conducted along a separate path to a location spaced from the predetermined zone substantially by one-half of the distance traveled by light in the predetermined time interval between the above location and the predetermined zone. A predetermined portion of each component beam is reflected at the respective location back into the respective path, while the remainder of each component beam is directed to the predetermined zone for return therefrom at least predominantly back toward the respective location and into the respective path with attendant coherent interference of the returned probe beam part with the reflected reference beam part of the same component beam. The return light beam are demodulated to obtain an indication of the movement of the predetermined zone.

公开(公告)号：US3986774A

公开(公告)日：1976-10-19

申请号：US575682

申请日：1975-05-08

Applicant: Orvey P. Lowrey, Jr. ,  Frederick P. Molden ,  James P. Waters

Inventor： Orvey P. Lowrey, Jr. ,  Frederick P. Molden ,  James P. Waters

IPC: G01D5/26 ,  G01B11/24 ,  G01B11/245

CPC classification number: G01B11/24

Abstract: A system for measuring the surface contour of an object by tracking the image of a spot of radiation focused on the surface is disclosed. The radiation spot is imaged on a plurality of suitable detectors which are remote to the surface and connected electrically in parallel. Continuous data on the contour of the surface is provided even though irregularities on the surface interfere with the scattered radiation propagating along the line of sight to one of the detectors. This highly accurate system is servocontrolled and can be automated for recording, storing or displaying data.

公开(公告)号：US08428259B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US11148318

申请日：2005-06-09

Applicant: James P. Waters

Inventor： James P. Waters

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: H04K1/00 ,  H04J14/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for the encryption and decryption of optically transmitted data, and more particularly to the encryption and decryption of optical data transmitted and received using only optical components. Because only optical components are used, the encryption and decryption is independent of the data rate of the optical signal. The apparatus may include an encryption device that operates by receiving and combining both an unencrypted optical signal as well as a delayed optical signal that is based on the unencrypted optical signal. An optical delay may be configured in a number of different ways and may be used for delaying the unencrypted optical signal. The apparatus may further include a decryption device that receives and combines an encrypted optical signal as well as a delayed optical signal that is based on the encrypted optical signal. An optical delay may be configured in a number of different ways and may be used for delaying the encrypted optical signal. To properly work together, the apparatus and method require that the optical delay on the encryption side perfectly match the optical delay on the decryption side in both the length of delay and arrangement.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于光学传输数据的加密和解密的装置和方法，更具体地涉及仅使用光学部件发送和接收的光学数据的加密和解密。 由于仅使用光学部件，加密和解密与光信号的数据速率无关。 该装置可以包括通过接收并组合未加密的光信号以及基于未加密的光信号的延迟的光信号来操作的加密装置。 光延迟可以以多种不同的方式配置，并且可以用于延迟未加密的光信号。 该装置还可以包括解密装置，其接收并组合加密的光信号以及基于经加密的光信号的延迟的光信号。 光延迟可以以多种不同的方式配置，并且可以用于延迟加密的光信号。 为了正确地协同工作，该装置和方法要求加密侧的光延迟在延迟和布置长度方面完全匹配解密侧的光延迟。