公开(公告)号：US07730584B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US11446857

申请日：2006-06-05

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy

IPC: E05F1/08

CPC classification number: E05F1/1215 ,  E05D5/062 ,  E05D2005/067 ,  E05Y2201/422 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/53845 ,  Y10T16/5388 ,  Y10T16/53885 ,  Y10T16/53888 ,  Y10T16/547 ,  Y10T16/5476

Abstract: A vehicle closure hinge includes a mount having a pivot axis flange, a pivot link, a pivot coupling the pivot link to the pivot axis flange and a spring formed by a laterally coiled strand extending from a first coil end to a second coil end in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane of displacement about the pivot axis. The coil size, the strand size and the number of coils can be varied as desired to vary the spring biasing force exerted against the vehicle closure without varying other components of the hinge. The hinge parts may be designed with various configurations including simple pivoting links or a four bar linkage. A strand end of the coil spring extends along the direction of the coil to a position at a first coil end to maintain biasing force near the plane of displacement about the pivot axis.

Abstract translation: 车辆闭合铰链包括具有枢转轴线凸缘，枢轴连杆，将枢转连杆联接到枢转轴线凸缘的枢轴的安装件和由从第一线圈端部延伸到第二线圈端部的横向卷绕的线束形成的弹簧 方向基本上垂直于围绕枢转轴线的位移平面。 线圈尺寸，线束尺寸和线圈数量可以根据需要改变，以改变施加在车辆闭合件上的弹簧偏置力而不改变铰链的其它部件。 铰链部件可以设计成具有各种构造，包括简单的枢转连杆或四杆连杆。 螺旋弹簧的股线端部沿着线圈的方向延伸到第一线圈端部的位置，以保持围绕枢转轴线的位移平面附近的偏压力。

公开(公告)号：US06983526B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-10

申请号：US10602437

申请日：2003-06-24

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy ,  Donald M. Austin ,  David J. Smallwood

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy ,  Donald M. Austin ,  David J. Smallwood

IPC: B23P11/00

CPC classification number: B60N2/286 ,  B60N2/289 ,  Y10T24/4773 ,  Y10T29/49622 ,  Y10T29/49915 ,  Y10T29/4992 ,  Y10T29/49924

Abstract: A latch restraint and safety anchorage system for securing a child safety seat in an automotive vehicle behind the vehicle's seat is provided. One or more latch wires are generally mounted to a cross member of the anchorage system comprised of a pair of spatially separated legs joined at one end by a transverse latch bar. Each leg includes a tapered portion and an end portion. The end portion is exposed to allow the legs to be retained by the cross member.

公开(公告)号：US06449340B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-10

申请号：US09764798

申请日：2001-01-18

Applicant: Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Lidia Nemirovsky ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Jack M. Tybinkowski

Inventor： Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Lidia Nemirovsky ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Jack M. Tybinkowski

IPC: G21K104

CPC classification number: A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/03 ,  G21K1/04

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable collimator for collimating a beam of energy emitted from a focal spot of a beam source. The collimator is particularly intended for collimating an x-ray beam of a computed tomography scanner after the x-ray beam has passed through a patient being scanned. The collimator includes two elongated parallel plates arranged side by side to define a collimating slit between the plates. At least one of the plates is movably relative to the other plate for varying a width of the collimating slit. The collimator also includes a movable cam operatively arranged with respect to the at least one movable plate such that movement of the cam in a first direction causes the width of the collimating slit to increase, while movement of the cam in a second direction causes the width of the collimating slit to decrease.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于准直从光源的焦斑发射的能量束的可调整准直器。 准直器特别用于在x射线束已经通过被扫描的患者之后准直计算机断层扫描仪的X射线束。 准直器包括并排布置的两个细长平行板，以在板之间限定准直缝隙。 板中的至少一个相对于另一个板可移动以改变准直缝的宽度。 准直器还包括相对于至少一个可移动板可操作地布置的可移动凸轮，使得凸轮在第一方向上的移动导致准直狭缝的宽度增加，同时凸轮在第二方向上的移动导致宽度 的准直缝减少。

公开(公告)号：US06188743B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09361452

申请日：1999-07-26

Applicant: Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky

Inventor： Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky

IPC: G01N2300

CPC classification number: F16C19/50 ,  A61B6/035 ,  A61B6/4488 ,  F16C33/61 ,  F16C2300/14 ,  F16C2316/10 ,  G01N23/046 ,  G01N2223/419

Abstract: In an improved computed tomography scanner drive system and bearing configuration, a gantry disk (30) is sheaved about its perimeter (65) such that the gantry is operable as a driven pulley rotatable about an object to be scanned. A motor (46) assembles mounted to a stationary frame (33) includes a similar sheaved drive pulley (80). A belt (64) tensioned between the drive pulley (80) of the motor assembly and the driven pulley of the gantry disk (30) transfers rotational motion of the motor to drive the gantry rotationally about the object. In a preferred embodiment, the belt comprises a V-belt or poly-V-belt (64), and the bearing comprises a wire bearing (59) located proximal to the gantry center of mass. In this manner, the present invention provides a simple and effective technique for driving the gantry about the object, providing sufficiently accurate angular positioning in a reliable and cost effective drive system. Various embodiments of an improved bearing system are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在改进的计算机断层扫描仪驱动系统和轴承配置中，围绕其周边（65）滑动龙门架（30），使得机架可操作为可围绕待扫描物体旋转的从动带轮。 安装到固定框架（33）的马达（46）组装件包括类似的滑轮驱动滑轮（80）。 张紧在马达组件的驱动滑轮（80）和龙门架盘（30）的从动皮带轮之间的皮带（64）转动马达的旋转运动，以绕机架旋转地驱动机架。 在优选实施例中，带包括V形带或多V形带（64），并且轴承包括位于台架中心附近的线轴承（59）。 以这种方式，本发明提供了一种用于驱动靠近物体的机架的简单且有效的技术，在可靠和具有成本效益的驱动系统中提供足够精确的角度定位。 还公开了改进的轴承系统的各种实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07546663B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11549295

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy

IPC: E05F1/08

CPC classification number: E05F1/1016 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/53848 ,  Y10T16/5386 ,  Y10T16/53885

Abstract: A vehicle body hinge mechanism includes at least one hinge set carried by a support plate that retains a pivot pin and a retainer bar in a cantilevered manner. Preferably, the plate is stamped, and the pivot pin supports a lever, such as a gooseneck arm, that will be coupled to the hood. The plate includes a mount that will be carried by peripheral body structure around the hood opening. The retainer bar carries a helically wound spring that secures one end of the spring for resistance to rotation about the axis of the bar. The other end of the spring engages a linkage that urges the lever to pivot toward the open position. Preferably, a stop limit is integrally incorporated in the linkage carried by the plate to stop the lever at a desired hood opening limit.

Abstract translation: 车体铰链机构包括至少一个由支撑板承载的铰链组，该铰链组以悬臂方式保持枢轴销和保持杆。 优选地，板被冲压，并且枢轴销支撑将联接到罩的诸如鹅颈臂的杆。 该板包括一个安装座，其将围绕机罩开口周围的机身结构承载。 保持杆带有螺旋缠绕的弹簧，其固定弹簧的一端以抵抗围绕杆的轴线的旋转。 弹簧的另一端接合促使杠杆枢转到打开位置的连杆。 优选地，止动极限一体地结合在由板承载的连杆中，以将杠杆停止在期望的罩开口极限。

公开(公告)号：US20130179185A1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：US13347066

申请日：2012-01-10

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy ,  Robert E. Daminski, JR. ,  Jessica G. LaRocque

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy ,  Robert E. Daminski, JR. ,  Jessica G. LaRocque

IPC: G06Q50/24

CPC classification number: G06Q50/24 ,  G06F19/3418 ,  G06Q10/10 ,  G16H10/60

Abstract: A method for creating and transmitting electronic medical data from a remote location, such as a battlefield, to a remotely located central data facility. The method can begin by entering the personal identification data for an injured person into a portable handheld computer. Responsive to voice commands, data input fields are selected and populated. The data can be inputted into the computer via a touch screen or via the microphone. A recording may be made, with a camera included in the portable handheld computer, of imagery associated with the injured person. Thereafter, an audio recording can be made, recording audio records concerning injuries or treatments of the injured person. Medical data obtained about the injury, as well as patient vitals are associated to form an electronic medical record. The electronic medical record, along with images and audio, is then transmitted over a communications network to update the central database.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从诸如战场的远程位置创建和发送电子医疗数据到远程位置的中央数据设施的方法。 该方法可以通过将受伤人员的个人识别数据输入到便携式手持计算机中来开始。 响应语音命令，选择并填充数据输入字段。 数据可以通过触摸屏或麦克风输入计算机。 使用包含在便携式手持式计算机中的照相机可以进行与受伤的人相关联的图像的记录。 此后，可以进行音频记录，记录关于受伤者的伤害或治疗的音频记录。 获得的有关损伤的医疗数据以及患者的生命体征与电子病历相关联。 电子医疗记录以及图像和音频然后通过通信网络传输以更新中央数据库。

公开(公告)号：US06721388B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-13

申请号：US10151270

申请日：2002-05-20

Applicant: Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky ,  Ronald E. Swain

Inventor： Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky ,  Ronald E. Swain

IPC: H05G160

CPC classification number: A61B6/4447

Abstract: A frame for an x-ray tomography device allows a gantry of the frame to be tilted with a minimum applied force. The frame includes a stand including two substantially upright arms, a gantry positioned between and pivotally mounted to the arms of the stand for tilting about a tilt axis extending between the arms, a tilt guide secured to one of the gantry and the stand, and at least two spaced-apart wheels, each wheel operatively engaging the tilt guide such that turning the wheels applies a force to the tilt guide so that the gantry tilts about the tilt axis.

Abstract translation: 用于X射线断层摄影装置的框架允许以最小施加的力倾斜框架的台架。 该框架包括一个支架，该支架包括两个基本上直立的臂，一个台架位于支架的臂之间，并可枢转地安装在支架的臂上，用于围绕在两臂之间延伸的倾斜轴线倾斜，一个倾斜导向件固定在一个台架和支架上， 至少两个间隔开的轮子，每个轮子可操作地接合倾斜导向器，使得转动车轮向倾斜导向件施加力，使得机架围绕倾斜轴线倾斜。

公开(公告)号：US06519312B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09764635

申请日：2001-01-18

Applicant: Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Ronald E. Swain ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky

Inventor： Andrew P. Tybinkowski ,  Ronald E. Swain ,  Michael J. Duffy ,  Lidia Nemirovsky

IPC: A61B603

CPC classification number: A61B6/035 ,  H05G1/02

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for mounting an x-ray tube to a gantry disk of a CT scanner. The system is designed to make lifting and handling a heavy and cumbersome x-ray tube easier for a person removing or replacing the x-ray tube in a CT scanner. The system includes a harness adapted to be secured to the x-ray tube, at least two elongated rods secured to the harness, and two elongated tracks adapted to be secured to the gantry disk such that the tracks extend generally parallel with a z-axis of the CT scanner. Each track includes a channel for slidingly receiving one of the rods. The present disclosure also provides a method of mounting an x-ray tube in a gantry of a CT scanner. The method includes securing a harness to the x-ray tube, securing elongated rods to the harness such that the rods extend parallel to an axis of the x-ray tube, attaching elongated guides to ends of the rods, inserting distal ends of the guides into channels of elongated tracks in the gantry of the x-ray scanner, and sliding the guides and the rods into the channels of the tracks. Then the guides are removed from the rods, and stops are secured to ends of the tracks to retain the rods within the channels.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了一种用于将X射线管安装到CT扫描器的台架盘的系统。 该系统设计用于提升和处理沉重且麻烦的X射线管，以便人们在CT扫描仪中移除或更换X射线管。 该系统包括适于固定到X射线管的线束，固定到线束的至少两根细长杆，以及适于固定到龙门架盘的两条细长轨道，使得轨道大致平行于z轴延伸 的CT扫描仪。 每个轨道包括用于滑动地接收杆中的一个的通道。 本公开还提供了将X射线管安装在CT扫描仪的台架中的方法。 该方法包括将线束固定到X射线管上，将细长杆固定到线束上，使得杆平行于X射线管的轴线延伸，将细长的引导件连接到杆的端部，插入引导件的末端 在x射线扫描仪的台架中的细长轨道的通道中，并且将引导件和杆滑动到轨道的通道中。 然后将引导件从杆上移除，并且止动件被固定到轨道的端部以将杆保持在通道内。

公开(公告)号：US5967586A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-19

申请号：US901736

申请日：1997-07-28

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy ,  Robert W. Ladouceur

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy ,  Robert W. Ladouceur

IPC: E05D7/00 ,  E05D7/04 ,  B62D25/10

CPC classification number: E05D7/0045 ,  E05D2005/067 ,  E05D2005/102 ,  E05D7/0423 ,  E05Y2600/61 ,  E05Y2800/00 ,  E05Y2800/268 ,  E05Y2800/292 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/532 ,  Y10T16/53253

Abstract: An adjustable hinge assembly and method for mounting a hinge strap of a deck lid to a vehicle body is disclosed. The assembly and method permit rapid adjustment of the deck lid to properly fit the vehicle body. The assembly includes a hinge box, a pivot pin, and an adjustment screw. The hinge box mounts to the vehicle body and has spaced apart sides. The sides of the hinge box are shaped to provide aligned adjustment slots formed on a tangent to an arc centered at substantially the deck lid striker. The pivot pin extends through the adjustment slots and is slidable therealong. The hinge strap has a proximal end for pivotal connection to the pivot pin. The adjustment screw extends within the hinge box and is connected thereto. The adjustment screw is threadingly engaged with the pivot pin. Rotation of the adjustment screw causes the pivot pin to slide along the adjustment slots thereby vertically adjusting of the position of the deck lid in relation to the vehicle body while maintaining the proper relationship with the deck lid striker.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将甲板盖的铰链带安装到车身上的可调铰链组件和方法。 组装和方法允许甲板盖的快速调节以适当地适合车身。 组件包括铰链盒，枢轴销和调节螺钉。 铰链箱安装在车身上并具有间隔开的侧面。 铰链箱的侧面成形为提供对准的调节槽，其形成在与基本上甲板盖撞击器对中的电弧切线处。 枢轴销延伸穿过调节槽并可沿其滑动。 铰链带具有用于枢转连接到枢轴销的近端。 调节螺钉在铰链箱内延伸并与其连接。 调节螺丝与枢轴销螺纹接合。 调节螺钉的旋转使得枢轴销沿着调节槽滑动，从而相对于车体垂直调整甲板盖的位置，同时保持与甲板盖撞击器的适当关系。

公开(公告)号：US20080098567A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11549295

申请日：2006-10-13

Applicant: Michael J. Duffy

Inventor： Michael J. Duffy

IPC: E05F1/08

CPC classification number: E05F1/1016 ,  E05Y2900/536 ,  E05Y2900/548 ,  Y10T16/53848 ,  Y10T16/5386 ,  Y10T16/53885

Abstract: A vehicle body hinge mechanism includes at least one hinge set carried by a support plate that retains a pivot pin and a retainer bar in a cantilevered manner. Preferably, the plate is stamped, and the pivot pin supports a lever, such as a gooseneck arm, that will be coupled to the hood. The plate includes a mount that will be carried by peripheral body structure around the hood opening. The retainer bar carries a helically wound spring that secures one end of the spring for resistance to rotation about the axis of the bar. The other end of the spring engages a linkage that urges the lever to pivot toward the open position. Preferably, a stop limit is integrally incorporated in the linkage carried by the plate to stop the lever at a desired hood opening limit.

Abstract translation: 车体铰链机构包括至少一个由支撑板承载的铰链组，该铰链组以悬臂方式保持枢轴销和保持杆。 优选地，板被冲压，并且枢轴销支撑将联接到罩的诸如鹅颈臂的杆。 该板包括一个安装座，其将围绕机罩开口周围的机身结构承载。 保持杆带有螺旋缠绕的弹簧，其固定弹簧的一端以抵抗围绕杆的轴线的旋转。 弹簧的另一端接合促使杠杆枢转到打开位置的连杆。 优选地，止动极限一体地结合在由板承载的连杆中，以将杠杆停止在期望的罩开口极限。