公开(公告)号：US07073981B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-11

申请号：US10903791

申请日：2004-07-30

Applicant: Walter Baillie Wilson ,  Mark Howell ,  Frans Roelof Petrus Pienaar

Inventor： Walter Baillie Wilson ,  Mark Howell ,  Frans Roelof Petrus Pienaar

IPC: E21D21/00

CPC classification number: E21D21/008

Abstract: A rock stabilizer includes a metal tube with a tapered distal end and a flanged proximal end capable of being positioned within a bore in a mine wall. A slit runs substantially the entire length and indentations are formed in the outer surface along the length adjacent the slit so that grout pumped into the interior of the tube flows out of the slit and into the indentations. An expander wedge within the tube adjacent the distal end is actuatable from the proximal end after the stabilizer is installed in a bore. The wedge expands the distal end of the tube to firmly anchor the stabilizer in the bore. The expander wedge is formed of one wedge welded to the interior of the tube and a second wedge moveable toward the fixed wedge. The two wedges are temporarily maintained together in the interior of the tube before actuation.

Abstract translation: 岩石稳定器包括具有锥形远端的金属管和能够定位在矿井壁中的孔内的凸缘近端。 狭缝基本上延伸整个长度，并且沿着与狭缝相邻的长度在外表面中形成凹陷，使得泵送到管内部的浆料流出狭缝并进入凹陷。 邻近远端的管内的膨胀楔在稳定器安装在孔中之后可从近端致动。 楔形件使管的远端膨胀，以将稳定器牢固地固定在孔中。 膨胀楔由焊接在管的内部的一个楔形物和可朝向固定楔移动的第二楔形成。 两个楔形件在致动之前暂时保持在管内部。

公开(公告)号：US20060020379A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US10899445

申请日：2004-07-26

Applicant: Mutasim Salman ,  Mark Howell

Inventor： Mutasim Salman ,  Mark Howell

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B60T8/885 ,  B60T2270/406 ,  B60T2270/413

Abstract: A system and method for providing state of health monitoring and fault diagnostics for a vehicle stability system. The system includes at least one primary sensor and at least one secondary sensor for sensing the operation of at least one vehicle characteristic. The system calculates an estimated output of the primary sensor using at least one estimate model, and generates at least one residual as the difference between a measured output of the primary sensor and the estimated output of the estimate model. The system uses a residual pattern to determine if the primary sensor is faulty. The system compares the measured output of the primary sensor to a measured output of the secondary sensor if the residual is less than a threshold, and determines that the secondary sensor is faulty if the comparison between the measured outputs of the primary and secondary sensors is greater than a predetermined threshold.

Abstract translation: 一种用于为车辆稳定系统提供健康状态监测和故障诊断的系统和方法。 该系统包括至少一个主传感器和用于感测至少一个车辆特性的操作的至少一个次传感器。 该系统使用至少一个估计模型计算主传感器的估计输出，并且产生至少一个残差，作为主传感器的测量输出与估计模型的估计输出之间的差。 系统使用残差模式来确定主传感器是否有故障。 如果残差小于阈值，则系统将主传感器的测量输出与次传感器的测量输出进行比较，并且如果主传感器和次传感器的测量输出之间的比较较大，则确定次传感器故障 超过预定阈值。

公开(公告)号：US5547317A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-20

申请号：US172421

申请日：1993-12-22

Applicant: Mark Howell ,  Graham H. Clarke

Inventor： Mark Howell ,  Graham H. Clarke

IPC: E21D11/00 ,  E21D11/02 ,  E21D15/48 ,  E21O15/55

CPC classification number: E21D11/02 ,  E21D11/006 ,  E21D15/483

Abstract: The mine support system (26) is typically used in underground coal mines. Support for the hanging wall (40) of the mine is provided by elongate, transversely extending headboards (10) which are supported by spaced apart supports. The supports may take the form of upright mine supports, typically timber props (28) located on the footwall (34) of the mine working, by roof bolts (30) engaging the hanging wall, or by a combination of props and roof bolts. Prestressing grout bags (32) are located on the headboards and bear against the hanging wall. The combination of headboards and bags forms a continuous bridge between the props.

Abstract translation: 矿井支护系统（26）通常用于地下煤矿。 通过细长的横向延伸的床头板（10）提供对矿井的悬挂壁（40）的支撑，该床板由间隔开的支撑件支撑。 支撑件可以采用直立的矿井支架，通常位于矿井的下脚板（34）上的木材支柱（28），通过与吊壁接合的顶部螺栓（30），或由道具和屋顶螺栓的组合。 预应力胶浆袋（32）位于床头板上，并靠在悬挂墙上。 床头板和袋子的组合在道具之间形成连续的桥梁。

公开(公告)号：US20070250183A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11409870

申请日：2006-04-24

Applicant: Mark Howell ,  Pradyumna Mishra

Inventor： Mark Howell ,  Pradyumna Mishra

IPC: G05B11/01

CPC classification number: G05B9/03

Abstract: A system and method for reintegration of a redundant controller after occurrence of a fault is provided, comprising synchronizing outputs of a primary controller with outputs of secondary controllers. The controller is placed in a different mode of operation in which its output is not used in system control. A meta-controller is activated to drive the primary controller to the same states at which the secondary or redundant controllers operate. A voting mechanism is used to determine a fault in an output to a controlled device. Control of the device using the secondary outputs is effected. The primary controller recalculates the primary output, based upon the primary output; a feedback signal; and, the secondary outputs. Control using the primary output is permitted when the primary output is within an allowable range of the secondary outputs.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在发生故障之后重新集成冗余控制器的系统和方法，包括使主控制器的输出与次级控制器的输出同步。 控制器处于不同的运行模式，其输出不用于系统控制。 激活元控制器以将主控制器驱动到次要或冗余控制器操作的相同状态。 投票机制用于确定受控设备的输出中的故障。 实现使用次级输出的设备的控制。 主控制器根据主输出重新计算主输出; 反馈信号; 和次级输出。 当主输出在辅助输出的允许范围内时，允许使用主输出的控制。

公开(公告)号：US20070061126A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-15

申请号：US11219100

申请日：2005-09-01

Applicant: Anthony Russo ,  Frank Chen ,  Mark Howell ,  Hung Ngo ,  Marcia Tsuchiya ,  David Weigand

Inventor： Anthony Russo ,  Frank Chen ,  Mark Howell ,  Hung Ngo ,  Marcia Tsuchiya ,  David Weigand

IPC: G06F9/455

CPC classification number: G06F3/03547 ,  G06F3/04883

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention is directed to emulating and configuring any of a plurality of electronic input devices. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention comprises an interface and an emulator. The interface is for selecting and configuring an electronic input device from a plurality of electronic input devices, and the emulator is for emulating the electronic input device. Preferably, the plurality of electronic input devices comprise any two or more of a scroll wheel, a mouse, a joy stick, a steering wheel, an analog button, and a touch bar. Also in a preferred embodiment, the interface is an Application Programming Interface (API) and the emulator comprises a finger swipe sensor for receiving user input.

Abstract translation: 本发明的系统和方法旨在仿真和配置多个电子输入设备中的任何一个。 根据本发明的一个实施例的系统包括接口和仿真器。 该接口用于从多个电子输入设备中选择和配置电子输入设备，并且该仿真器用于仿真电子输入设备。 优选地，多个电子输入装置包括滚轮，鼠标，操纵杆，方向盘，模拟按钮和触摸条中的任何两个或更多个。 同样在优选实施例中，接口是应用编程接口（API），并且仿真器包括用于接收用户输入的手指滑动传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20060064215A1

公开(公告)日：2006-03-23

申请号：US11230377

申请日：2005-09-20

Applicant: Michael Turski ,  Matthew Karaba ,  Youssef Ghoneim ,  Mark Howell ,  David Sidlosky

Inventor： Michael Turski ,  Matthew Karaba ,  Youssef Ghoneim ,  Mark Howell ,  David Sidlosky

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B60W50/00 ,  B60W10/06 ,  B60W10/184 ,  B60W10/20 ,  B60W10/22 ,  B60W50/06

Abstract: A vehicle includes a plurality of sub-systems and corresponding controllers for effecting normal control thereover. The vehicle further includes a vehicle dynamics controller for providing high-priority sub-system commands for sub-system control to effect vehicle dynamics enhancements. The vehicle dynamics controller includes a plurality of independently decomposable and recomposable software components or layers and accessible inter-layer bus structure.

Abstract translation: 车辆包括多个子系统和对应的控制器，用于在其上进行正常控制。 车辆还包括车辆动力学控制器，用于提供用于子系统控制的高优先级子系统命令以实现车辆动力学增强。 车辆动力学控制器包括多个可独立分解和可重构的软件组件或层以及可访问的层间总线结构。

公开(公告)号：US5454866A

公开(公告)日：1995-10-03

申请号：US385196

申请日：1995-02-07

Applicant: Gregory M. Gilbert ,  Mark Howell ,  Terrence M. McConnachie ,  Paul S. Kirsten

Inventor： Gregory M. Gilbert ,  Mark Howell ,  Terrence M. McConnachie ,  Paul S. Kirsten

IPC: C04B22/06 ,  C04B28/06 ,  E21D15/48 ,  C04B7/32

CPC classification number: C04B22/062 ,  C04B28/06 ,  E21D15/483 ,  C04B2103/00 ,  C04B2103/0008 ,  C04B2111/00724 ,  C04B2111/70

Abstract: This invention relates to a grout composition comprising a Portland cement, a high alumina cement, anhydrous calcium sulphate, an effective amount of a lithium salt and an effective amount of a strong base. According to another aspect of the invention, instead of using a strong base directly in the grout composition, a first compound and a second compound is added to the grout composition which in use react to form an effective amount of a strong base when the grout composition is mixed with water.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种包含波特兰水泥，高铝水泥，无水硫酸钙，有效量的锂盐和有效量的强碱的水泥浆组合物。 根据本发明的另一方面，代替在灌浆组合物中直接使用强碱，将第一化合物和第二化合物加入到灌浆组合物中，在组合物中使用反应形成有效量的强碱，当灌浆组合物 与水混合。

公开(公告)号：US20070067078A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11228913

申请日：2005-09-16

Applicant: Mutasim Salman ,  Mark Howell

Inventor： Mutasim Salman ,  Mark Howell

IPC: G01M17/00

CPC classification number: G01R31/2829 ,  G01R31/007 ,  G01R31/2846

Abstract: A system and related method for monitoring the state of health of sensors in an integrated vehicle stability control system. In one embodiment, the system determines whether a yaw rate sensor, a lateral acceleration sensor or a hand-wheel angle sensor has failed. The system uses a plurality of models to generate estimates of the outputs of the sensors based on the actual sensor measurements. Residuals are generated as the difference between the measured value and each of the estimates for the particular sensor. The residuals are compared to a threshold to determine whether a fault flag will be set for each residual. The threshold for the hand-wheel angle sensor is an adaptive threshold because it does not have physical redundancy. If the fault flags for the residuals for each sensor have a particular pattern, then a fault is output for that sensor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于监测综合车辆稳定性控制系统中的传感器的健康状态的系统和相关方法。 在一个实施例中，系统确定偏航率传感器，横向加速度传感器或手轮角度传感器是否已经失败。 该系统使用多个模型来基于实际的传感器测量来产生传感器的输出的估计。 残差产生为测量值与特定传感器的每个估计值之间的差值。 将残差与阈值进行比较，以确定是否为每个残差设置故障标志。 手轮角度传感器的阈值是自适应阈值，因为它没有物理冗余。 如果每个传感器的残差的故障标志具有特定的模式，则会为该传感器输出故障。

公开(公告)号：US20070065514A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-22

申请号：US11234057

申请日：2005-09-22

Applicant: Mark Howell

Inventor： Mark Howell

IPC: A61K38/19 ,  C07K14/525 ,  A61K9/14

CPC classification number: A61M1/3621 ,  A61K38/00 ,  A61M1/3615 ,  A61M1/38 ,  C07K14/525

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enhancing an immune response in a mammal to facilitate the elimination of a chronic pathology. The method involves the removal of immune system inhibitors such as soluble TNF receptor from the circulation of the mammal, thus, enabling a more vigorous immune response to the pathogenic agent. The removal of immune system inhibitors is accomplished by contacting biological fluids of a mammal with one or more binding partner(s) such as TNFα muteins capable of binding to and, thus, depleting the targeted immune system inhibitor(s) from the biological fluids. Particularly useful in the invention is an absorbent matrix composed of an inert, biocompatible substrate joined covalently to a binding partner, such as a TNFα mutein, capable of specifically binding to a targeted immune system inhibitor such as soluble TNF receptor.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于增强哺乳动物的免疫应答以促进消除慢性病理学的方法。 该方法包括从哺乳动物的循环中除去免疫系统抑制剂如可溶性TNF受体，从而能够对病原体产生更强烈的免疫应答。 免疫系统抑制剂的去除通过使哺乳动物的生物流体与一种或多种结合配偶体（例如TNFα突变蛋白质）接触，从而与生物流体结合并从而消耗靶向的免疫系统抑制剂来实现。 在本发明中特别有用的是一种吸收性基质，其由与能够特异性结合靶向免疫系统抑制剂如可溶性TNF受体的结合配偶体（例如TNFα突变蛋白）共价连接的惰性生物相容底物组成。

公开(公告)号：US20070022556A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11494273

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: Van Walworth ,  David Hook ,  Craig Whitaker ,  Mark Howell ,  William McGinn ,  Joseph Bacarella

Inventor： Van Walworth ,  David Hook ,  Craig Whitaker ,  Mark Howell ,  William McGinn ,  Joseph Bacarella

IPC: B60S1/38 ,  B60S1/32

CPC classification number: B60S1/381 ,  B60S1/3808 ,  B60S1/3877 ,  B60S1/3879 ,  B60S1/3889 ,  B60S2001/382 ,  B60S2001/3836

Abstract: A resilient windshield wiper assembly is disclosed which comprises a resilient wind-deflector portion molded or extruded to provide a receiving hollow for insertion of a support beam. The resilient wind-deflector portion has a feature strategically positioned and structurally effective to prevent the resilient portion from being rotated or twisted around the support beam. The wind deflector is symmetrical with respect to the axial orientation of the support beam. The symmetry allows conversion of the wind force components from lifting forces to normal forces acting to press and/or hold the wiper against the wiper surface even when subjected to side gusts or reverse head-wind forces. The symmetry further provides a strength member acting directly over the top of the wiping lip surface avoiding introducing a twisting force into the support beam.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种弹性挡风玻璃刮水器组件，其包括模制或挤压的弹性挡风板部分，以提供用于插入支撑梁的接收中空部。 弹性导风部分具有策略地定位和结构有效的特征，以防止弹性部分围绕支撑梁旋转或扭转。 挡风板相对于支撑梁的轴向定向是对称的。 对称性允许将风力部件从提升力转换成正常的力，即使在经受侧阵风或反向风向力时，作用于将刮水器压靠和/或保持擦拭器表面。 该对称性还提供了一个强度部件，其直接作用在擦拭唇表面的顶部上，避免了将扭转力引入到支撑梁中。