Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs
    1.
    发明授权
    Wall-mounted electrical device having adjustable outlet prongs 有权
    壁挂式电气设备具有可调节的出口插脚

    公开(公告)号:US06897381B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-05-24

    申请号:US10650136

    申请日:2003-08-28

    摘要: An electrical device capable of interfacing with multiple types of duplex receptacles includes at least one set of moveable outlet prongs that are adjustable such that they may be readily inserted into outlets of varying dimensions. Adjustability may be provided by, for example, a rotable or translatable connection between the prongs and one of the outlet plugs of the device. The prongs may be biased into position by a spring or other elastic member. By providing adjustable prongs on at least one outlet plug, the device is able to interface with both outlets in duplex receptacles of various sizes and types, including receptacles having ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) capabilities.

    摘要翻译: 能够与多种类型的双相插座接口的电气装置包括可调节的至少一组可移动的出口插脚,使得它们可以容易地插入到不同尺寸的插座中。 可调节性可以通过例如插脚和设备的一个出口插头之间的可旋转或可平移的连接来提供。 尖头可以通过弹簧或其它弹性构件偏置到位置。 通过在至少一个出口插头上提供可调节插脚,该装置能够与各种尺寸和类型的双面插座中的两个插座(包括具有接地故障断路器(GFCI)功能的插座)相互连接。

    Methods and apparatus for a variable resistor configured to compensate for non-linearities in a heating element circuit
    3.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for a variable resistor configured to compensate for non-linearities in a heating element circuit 有权
    用于补偿加热元件电路中的非线性的可变电阻器的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07002114B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-21

    申请号:US10648571

    申请日:2003-08-26

    IPC分类号: H05B1/02 H01C10/44

    摘要: An improved variable resistor at least partially compensates for non-linearities in an electrical circuit containing a heating element, for example, a thin-film heating element. A controllable heater includes a heating element, a voltage source (for example, a standard AC electrical outlet) coupled to the heating element, and a variable resistor coupled to the heating element and voltage source. The variable resistor includes a fixed resistive element (for example, one or more thin-film resistors) and a moveable element such as a slider control. The moveable element adjustably contacts the fixed resistive element at a contact point associated with the position such that the variable resistor has a resistance that is at least partially non-linearly related to the position, but wherein the heating element has a dissipated power that is at least partially linearly related to the position of the variable resistor. Such a system may be used in conjunction with a vapor-delivery device to provide more linear control over the intensity of fragrance provided within an environment.

    摘要翻译: 改进的可变电阻器至少部分地补偿包含加热元件的电路中的非线性,例如薄膜加热元件。 可控加热器包括加热元件,耦合到加热元件的电压源(例如,标准AC电插座),以及耦合到加热元件和电压源的可变电阻器。 可变电阻器包括固定电阻元件(例如,一个或多个薄膜电阻器)和诸如滑块控制的可移动元件。 可移动元件在与位置相关联的接触点处可调节地接触固定电阻元件,使得可变电阻器具有至少部分地与该位置非线性相关的电阻,但是其中加热元件具有位于 与可变电阻器的位置最少部分线性相关。 这样的系统可以与蒸气输送装置一起使用,以提供对在环境中提供的香料的强度的更多的线性控制。

    Vaporizer features
    7.
    发明授权
    Vaporizer features 有权
    汽化器功能

    公开(公告)号:US07398013B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-08

    申请号:US10650173

    申请日:2003-08-28

    IPC分类号: F24F6/00

    摘要: The present invention provides vapor dispensing devices having improved refill units, detectors which sense changes in the environments surrounding the device, and optionally, make corresponding changes to the device and/or auxiliary devices, volatizable material delivery systems, volatizable material enhancers and various other features.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了具有改进的再填充单元的蒸气分配装置,检测装置周围的环境的变化的检测器,以及可选地对装置和/或辅助装置,可挥发材料输送系统,可挥发材料增强剂和各种其它特征 。

    Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device
    8.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for a discrete vapor-dispensing device 有权
    用于离散蒸汽分配装置的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07155116B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-12-26

    申请号:US10222079

    申请日:2002-08-16

    IPC分类号: F24F6/00

    CPC分类号: A61L9/03 A01M1/2077

    摘要: A vapor-dispensing or other environment-altering apparatus is configured to integrate with a receptacle in a discreet manner. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, an environment-altering apparatus is configured to mimic an electrical receptacle having an outlet pattern. The environment-altering apparatus has a front surface which includes an outlet pattern substantially corresponding to the outlet pattern of the electrical receptacle, and a plug configured to interface with the electrical receptacle. A device configured to modify one or more attributes of the environment is interposed between the front surface and plug pattern. These attributes include, for example, aromatic vapor density, insecticide vapor density, ambient light intensity, ionic air content, ultrasonic frequency intensity, and the like.

    摘要翻译: 蒸汽分配或其它改变环境的装置被配置成以谨慎的方式与容器一体化。 根据本发明的一个实施例,环境改变设备被配置为模拟具有出口图案的电插座。 环境改变设备具有前表面,其包括基本上对应于电插座的出口图案的出口图案,以及被配置为与电插座相接合的插头。 被配置为修改环境的一个或多个属性的设备插入在前表面和插头图案之间。 这些属性包括例如芳族蒸气密度,杀虫剂蒸气密度,环境光强度,离子空气含量,超声频率强度等。

    Method of disinfecting and inhibiting mold and mildew growth on non-porous hard surfaces
    9.
    发明授权
    Method of disinfecting and inhibiting mold and mildew growth on non-porous hard surfaces 有权
    在无孔硬质表面上消毒和抑制霉菌和霉菌生长的方法

    公开(公告)号:US06565804B1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-20

    申请号:US09486936

    申请日:2000-06-09

    申请人: Mary J. Conway

    发明人: Mary J. Conway

    IPC分类号: A61L218

    CPC分类号: A01N31/02 A01N2300/00

    摘要: A method of cleaning, disinfecting, and inhibiting mold and mildew growth on a non-porous hard surface is disclosed. The method utilizes a composition comprising an aliphatic alcohol, at least one organic ether, and optionally a secondary alcohol and is essentially free of conventional antibacterial agents including chlorine bleaches, quaternary ammonium compounds and phenolic compounds.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种在无孔硬质表面上进行清洁,消毒和抑制霉菌和霉菌生长的方法。 该方法使用包含脂族醇,至少一种有机醚和任选的仲醇的组合物,并且基本上不含常规的抗菌剂,包括氯漂白剂,季铵化合物和酚类化合物。