公开(公告)号：US07190124B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-13

申请号：US11129793

申请日：2005-05-16

Applicant: Russikesh Kumar ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  David J. Dolan

Inventor： Russikesh Kumar ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  David J. Dolan

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B39/044 ,  Y02B20/146

Abstract: A dimmer circuit provides AC power to an inductive lighting load in series with the dimmer circuit. A bidirectional semiconductor switch has a control electrode with a control signal for determining the power provided to the load. The switch in normal operation is controlled to block voltage in first and second half-cycles of the AC voltage. In a failure mode it can block the AC voltage in only one half-cycle. A controller for the switch determines the failure mode of the switch occurs which can cause an asymmetry between the half-cycles and thus a DC voltage component. A power supply supplies power to the controller from across the dimmer circuit. The controller drives the switch into substantially full conduction during most of the half-cycle which the switch is able to control; and drive the switch into non-conduction for a period of time during that same half-cycle so as to reduce the DC voltage component to prevent excessive transformer heating. The power supply is provided with sufficient voltage from the AC voltage to enable the controller to continue to operate.

Abstract translation: 调光电路为与调光器电路串联的感应照明负载提供交流电源。 双向半导体开关具有用于确定提供给负载的功率的控制信号的控制电极。 控制正常运行中的开关，以阻止交流电压的第一和第二半周期的电压。 在故障模式下，它只能在一个半周期内阻断交流电压。 用于开关的控制器确定开关的故障模式发生，这可能导致半周期之间的不对称，从而导致DC电压分量。 电源从调光器电路向控制器供电。 在开关能够控制的半周期的大部分期间，控制器将开关驱动到基本上完全传导; 并在相同的半周期内将开关驱动一段时间，以减少直流电压分量，以防止过度的变压器加热。 电源从AC电压提供足够的电压，使控制器能够继续工作。

公开(公告)号：US20060255745A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11127864

申请日：2005-05-12

Applicant: Stuart DeJonge ,  Russikesh Kumar

Inventor： Stuart DeJonge ,  Russikesh Kumar

IPC: H05B39/04

CPC classification number: H05B39/048 ,  Y02B20/148

Abstract: A two-wire dimmer for control of a lighting load from an alternating-current (AC) power source includes a semiconductor switch, a power supply, and a control circuit. The power supply includes an energy storage input capacitor that is able to charge only when the semiconductor switch is non-conductive. The control circuit continuously monitors the voltage on the input capacitor and automatically decreases the maximum allowable conduction time of the semiconductor switch when the voltage falls to a level that will not guarantee proper operation of the power supply. The dimmer of the present invention is able to provide the maximum possible conduction time of the semiconductor switch at high end (i.e., maximum light intensity) while simultaneously ensuring sufficient charging time for proper operation of the power supply, and hence, the dimmer.

Abstract translation: 用于控制来自交流（AC）电源的照明负载的二线调光器包括半导体开关，电源和控制电路。 电源包括只有当半导体开关不导通时才能充电的储能输入电容器。 当电压下降到不能保证电源正常工作的水平时，控制电路连续监测输入电容器上的电压，自动降低半导体开关的最大允许导通时间。 本发明的调光器能够在高端（即，最大光强度）下提供半导体开关的最大可能的导通时间，同时确保足够的充电时间以适当地操作电源，并因此确保调光器。

公开(公告)号：USRE42425E1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US12481224

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Stuart DeJonge ,  Russikesh Kumar

Inventor： Stuart DeJonge ,  Russikesh Kumar

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B39/048 ,  Y02B20/148

Abstract: A two-wire dimmer for control of a lighting load from an alternating-current (AC) power source includes a semiconductor switch, a power supply, and a control circuit. The power supply includes an energy storage input capacitor that is able to charge only when the semiconductor switch is non-conductive. The control circuit continuously monitors the voltage on the input capacitor and automatically decreases the maximum allowable conduction time of the semiconductor switch when the voltage falls to a level that will not guarantee proper operation of the power supply. The dimmer of the present invention is able to provide the maximum possible conduction time of the semiconductor switch at high end (i.e., maximum light intensity) while simultaneously ensuring sufficient charging time for proper operation of the power supply, and hence, the dimmer.

Abstract translation: 用于控制来自交流（AC）电源的照明负载的二线调光器包括半导体开关，电源和控制电路。 电源包括只有当半导体开关不导通时才能充电的储能输入电容器。 当电压下降到不能保证电源正常工作的水平时，控制电路连续监测输入电容器上的电压，自动降低半导体开关的最大允许导通时间。 本发明的调光器能够在高端（即，最大光强度）下提供半导体开关的最大可能的导通时间，同时确保足够的充电时间以适当地操作电源，并因此确保调光器。

公开(公告)号：US07242150B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US11127864

申请日：2005-05-12

Applicant: Stuart DeJonge ,  Russikesh Kumar

Inventor： Stuart DeJonge ,  Russikesh Kumar

IPC: H05B37/02 ,  H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H05B39/048 ,  Y02B20/148

Abstract: A two-wire dimmer for control of a lighting load from an alternating-current (AC) power source includes a semiconductor switch, a power supply, and a control circuit. The power supply includes an energy storage input capacitor that is able to charge only when the semiconductor switch is non-conductive. The control circuit continuously monitors the voltage on the input capacitor and automatically decreases the maximum allowable conduction time of the semiconductor switch when the voltage falls to a level that will not guarantee proper operation of the power supply. The dimmer of the present invention is able to provide the maximum possible conduction time of the semiconductor switch at high end (i.e., maximum light intensity) while simultaneously ensuring sufficient charging time for proper operation of the power supply, and hence, the dimmer.

Abstract translation: 用于控制来自交流（AC）电源的照明负载的二线调光器包括半导体开关，电源和控制电路。 电源包括只有当半导体开关不导通时才能充电的储能输入电容器。 当电压下降到不能保证电源正常工作的水平时，控制电路连续监测输入电容器上的电压，自动降低半导体开关的最大允许导通时间。 本发明的调光器能够在高端（即，最大光强度）下提供半导体开关的最大可能的导通时间，同时确保足够的充电时间以适当地操作电源，并因此确保调光器。

公开(公告)号：US20060255746A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-16

申请号：US11129793

申请日：2005-05-16

Applicant: Russikesh Kumar ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  David Dolan

Inventor： Russikesh Kumar ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  David Dolan

IPC: H05B39/04

CPC classification number: H05B39/044 ,  Y02B20/146

Abstract: A dimmer circuit for providing AC power from an AC voltage source to an inductive lighting load disposed in series with the dimmer circuit, comprising: a bidirectional semiconductor switch having at least one control electrode provided with a control signal for controlling the amount of power provided to the load, the switch in normal operation being able to be controlled to block voltage in first and second opposite polarity half-cycles of the AC voltage source but in a failure mode being able to block the AC voltage source in only one polarity half-cycle of the AC voltage source and not being able to block the AC voltage source in the second opposite polarity half-cycle; a controller for the switch for determining if said failure mode of the switch occurs which can cause an asymmetry between the half-cycles delivered to the load and thus a DC voltage component to be delivered to the load; a power supply for supplying power to the controller and provided with power across the dimmer circuit; the controller controlling the switch if such failure mode occurs so as to: drive the switch into substantially full conduction during most of the half-cycle which the switch is able to control; and drive the switch into non-conduction for a brief duration of time during that same half-cycle so as to prevent a DC voltage component supplied to the load from exceeding a predetermined level below which excessive transformer heating does not occur, thereby minimizing overheating of the inductive load and enabling the power supply for the controller to be provided with sufficient voltage from the AC voltage source to enable the controller to continue to operate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将交流电源提供给与所述调光器电路串联设置的感应照明负载的调光电路，包括：具有至少一个控制电极的双向半导体开关，所述控制电极具有用于控制提供给 负载，正常操作中的开关能够被控制以阻止AC电压源的第一和第二相反极性半周期中的电压，但是在以仅在一个极性半周期内阻断AC电压源的故障模式 的AC电压源，并且不能在第二相反极性半周期中阻断AC电压源; 用于确定是否发生所述开关的所述故障模式的控制器，其可能导致传递到负载的半周期之间的不对称性，并且因此将直流电压分量传送到负载; 用于向所述控制器供电并且在所述调光器电路上提供电力的电源; 如果发生这种故障模式，控制器控制开关，以便：在开关能够控制的半周期的大部分期间将开关驱动到基本上完全导通; 并且在相同的半周期内将开关驱动短暂持续时间的开关，以防止提供给负载的直流电压分量超过预定的电平，在该预定电平以下不会发生过大的变压器加热，从而最小化过热 感应负载并使控制器的电源能够从AC电压源提供足够的电压，以使控制器能够继续工作。

公开(公告)号：US07548216B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-16

申请号：US11874563

申请日：2007-10-18

Applicant: Spencer L. Webb ,  Stephen S. Thompson ,  Gregory S. Altonen ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  Edward M. Felegy, Jr. ,  Siddharth P. Sinha

Inventor： Spencer L. Webb ,  Stephen S. Thompson ,  Gregory S. Altonen ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  Edward M. Felegy, Jr. ,  Siddharth P. Sinha

IPC: H01Q7/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/005

Abstract: An antenna operable to transmit or receive radio frequency signals at a specified frequency, the antenna comprising a first printed circuit board comprising a first loop of conductive material having a capacitance and an inductance, the capacitance and the inductance forming a circuit being resonant at the specified frequency; and a second printed circuit board comprising a second loop of conductive material having two ends adapted to be electrically coupled to an electronic circuit, the second loop being substantially only magnetically coupled to the first loop and electrically insulated from the first loop; the antenna for use with a device for controlling the power delivered to an electrical load, further wherein the first loop of the conductive material comprises a break and the capacitance includes a capacitor bridging the break; wherein the first printed circuit board is disposed in a first plane, and the first loop is disposed in the plane perpendicular to the first plane whereby electrical current flows in the first loop in a plane perpendicular to the first plane.

Abstract translation: 一种可操作以以指定频率发送或接收射频信号的天线，所述天线包括第一印刷电路板，所述第一印刷电路板包括具有电容和电感的导电材料的第一环路，所述电容和电感形成在指定的谐振处的电路 频率; 以及第二印刷电路板，其包括具有适于电耦合到电子电路的两端的导电材料的第二环，所述第二环基本上仅磁耦合到所述第一环并与所述第一环电绝缘; 所述天线与用于控制传送到电负载的功率的装置一起使用，其中所述导电材料的第一环包括断路，并且所述电容包括桥接所述断裂的电容器; 其中所述第一印刷电路板设置在第一平面中，并且所述第一环设置在垂直于所述第一平面的平面中，由此电流在垂直于所述第一平面的平面中在所述第一环中流动。

公开(公告)号：US20080042914A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-21

申请号：US11874500

申请日：2007-10-18

Applicant: Spencer Webb ,  Stephen Thompson ,  Gregory Altonen ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  Edward Felegy ,  Siddharth Sinha

Inventor： Spencer Webb ,  Stephen Thompson ,  Gregory Altonen ,  Stuart DeJonge ,  Edward Felegy ,  Siddharth Sinha

IPC: H01Q9/04 ,  H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q9/00

CPC classification number: H01Q1/38 ,  H01Q7/005

Abstract: An antenna operable to transmit or receive radio frequency signals at a specified frequency, the antenna comprising a first printed circuit board comprising a first loop of conductive material having a capacitance and an inductance, the capacitance and the inductance forming a circuit being resonant at the specified frequency; and a second printed circuit board comprising a second loop of conductive material having two ends adapted to be electrically coupled to an electronic circuit, the second loop being substantially only magnetically coupled to the first loop and electrically insulated from the first loop; the antenna for use with a device for controlling the power delivered to an electrical load, further wherein the first loop of the conductive material comprises a break and the capacitance includes a capacitor bridging the break; wherein the first loop comprises a first metal layer on a first side of the first printed circuit board and a second metal layer on a second, opposite side of the first printed circuit board, the first and second layers being electrically connected to each other and wherein the break is provided in one of layers.

Abstract translation: 一种可操作以以指定频率发送或接收射频信号的天线，所述天线包括第一印刷电路板，所述第一印刷电路板包括具有电容和电感的导电材料的第一环路，所述电容和电感形成在指定的谐振处的电路 频率; 以及第二印刷电路板，其包括具有适于电耦合到电子电路的两端的导电材料的第二环，所述第二环基本上仅磁耦合到所述第一环并与所述第一环电绝缘; 所述天线与用于控制传送到电负载的功率的装置一起使用，其中所述导电材料的第一环包括断路，并且所述电容包括桥接所述断裂的电容器; 其中所述第一环包括在所述第一印刷电路板的第一侧上的第一金属层和在所述第一印刷电路板的第二相对侧上的第二金属层，所述第一和第二层彼此电连接，并且其中 在一层中提供了断裂。

公开(公告)号：US20060219319A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11099354

申请日：2005-04-05

Applicant: Stuart DeJonge

Inventor： Stuart DeJonge

IPC: B65B1/04

CPC classification number: B65D47/12 ,  B65D51/246

Abstract: A combination spoon-lid and a cap for a container includes a main container cap and a spoon-lid. The main container cap has a top and at least one sidewall and has a dispensing orifice located on the top. The cap also has a container attachment mechanism for removably attaching the cap to a container, and has a spoon-lid attachment mechanism on the top adapted to receive the spoon-lid and close the dispensing orifice. The spoon-lid has a first end with a dished spoon section and has a second end in the form of a handle, the spoon-lid adapted to removably connect to the attachment mechanism of the main cap to cover and seal dispensing orifice.

Abstract translation: 组合式勺子盖和用于容器的盖包括主容器盖和勺子盖。 主容器盖具有顶部和至少一个侧壁，并且具有位于顶部上的分配孔。 盖子还具有用于将盖子可移除地附接到容器的容器附接机构，并且在顶部上具有适于容纳勺子盖并关闭分配孔口的勺子盖附接机构。 勺子盖具有带有碟形勺子部分的第一端，并且具有手柄形式的第二端，勺子盖适于可拆卸地连接到主帽的附接机构以覆盖和密封分配孔。

公开(公告)号：US20060071031A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10957381

申请日：2004-10-01

Applicant: Stuart DeJonge

Inventor： Stuart DeJonge

IPC: B65D37/00

CPC classification number: B65D47/241 ,  B65D47/286

Abstract: A fluid dispenser has an adjustable size dispensing orifice. It includes a fluid dispenser container having a hollow inside for storage of flowable material, the container having a top with a fluid outlet and having an adjustable size dispensing orifice unit connected to the outlet. It also includes the aforesaid adjustable size dispensing orifice unit which has a base member with a dispensing orifice connected to the containers at least one shutter, and a shutter movement ring connected to the shutter and rotatably connected to the base member. The shutter movement ring has a first position and a second position and adapted for rotation to open and close the shutters. The shutter(s) have travel pins that are either integrally formed as part of the shutters or are inserted into a leg of the shutters. The travel pins extend into the shutter movement ring and the base member. One of either the base member and the shutter movement ring has a radiant travel guide and the other has a non-radiant travel guide. Rotation of the ring moves the shutter(s) to open or close.

Abstract translation: 流体分配器具有可调节尺寸的分配孔。 它包括具有中空内部的用于储存可流动材料的流体分配器容器，该容器具有顶部，该顶部具有流体出口，并且具有连接到出口的可调节尺寸的分配孔单元。 它还包括上述可调节尺寸的分配孔单元，其具有底部构件，其具有连接到容器的至少一个挡板的分配孔，以及连接到闸门并可旋转地连接到基座构件的挡板运动环。 快门运动环具有第一位置和第二位置，并适于旋转以打开和关闭百叶窗。 快门具有作为快门的一部分整体形成或者插入快门的腿部的行进销。 行程销延伸到挡板运动环和底座部件中。 基座构件和挡板运动环中的一个具有辐射行进导轨，另一个具有非辐射行驶导轨。 环的旋转使快门移动以打开或关闭。

公开(公告)号：US20060219316A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-05

申请号：US11358246

申请日：2006-02-21

Applicant: Stuart DeJonge

Inventor： Stuart DeJonge

IPC: B65B1/04

CPC classification number: B65D47/12 ,  B65D51/246

Abstract: A combination spoon-lid and a cap for a container includes a main container cap and a spoon-lid. The main container cap has a top and at least one sidewall and has a dispensing orifice located on the top. The cap also has a container attachment mechanism for removably attaching the cap to a container, and has a spoon-lid attachment mechanism on the top adapted to receive the spoon-lid and close the dispensing orifice. The spoon-lid has main structure with a first end with a scoop spoon section and has a second end in the form of a handle and has an adjustable gate for increasing and decreasing the volume of the scoop spoon section. The spoon-lid is removably connectable to the attachment mechanism of the main cap to cover and seal the dispensing orifice.

Abstract translation: 组合式勺子盖和用于容器的盖包括主容器盖和勺子盖。 主容器盖具有顶部和至少一个侧壁，并且具有位于顶部上的分配孔。 盖子还具有用于将盖子可移除地附接到容器的容器附接机构，并且在顶部上具有适于容纳勺子盖并关闭分配孔口的勺子盖附接机构。 勺子盖具有主结构，其第一端具有铲匙部分，并且具有手柄形式的第二端，并且具有用于增加和减小勺子部分的体积的可调节门。 勺子盖可拆卸地连接到主帽的附接机构以覆盖并密封分配孔。