公开(公告)号：US20050234581A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11143079

申请日：2005-06-02

申请人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  David Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

发明人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  David Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

IPC分类号： G05B19/418 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/41805 ,  G05B19/4184 ,  G05B2219/31059 ,  G05B2219/31455 ,  G05B2219/31461 ,  G05B2219/36371 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/14

摘要： Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor. Parts bins and assembly points may be indicated by visual or other means to indicate parts and tools to be used and assembly points. Sensors determine when the proper part has been selected for the particular assembly step and/or whether the appropriate tool is used. The PLC then provides feedback to the operator to indicate whether all necessary steps have been accomplished in the proper order, with the proper parts using the proper tools. The PLC will provide the operator with understandable error messages indicating when a step has been improperly completed. The PLC can also control stops on the line to prevent the assembly from moving forward until all steps have been completed according to the specific order program. An override means may also be provided to bypass the PLC controls in which case an error log is compiled and an automated message is sent to. supervisory personnel indicating that the system was overridden by the operator and follow up action is required.

公开(公告)号：US20050222703A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US11143211

申请日：2005-06-02

申请人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  Dave Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

发明人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  Dave Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

IPC分类号： G05B19/418 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/41805 ,  G05B19/4184 ,  G05B2219/31059 ,  G05B2219/31455 ,  G05B2219/31461 ,  G05B2219/36371 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/14

摘要： Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor. Parts bins and assembly points may be indicated by visual or other means to indicate parts and tools to be used and assembly points. Sensors determine when the proper part has been selected for the particular assembly step and/or whether the appropriate tool is used. The PLC then provides feedback to the operator to indicate whether all necessary steps have been accomplished in the proper order, with the proper parts using the proper tools. The PLC will provide the operator with understandable error messages indicating when a step has been improperly completed. The PLC can also control stops on the line to prevent the assembly from moving forward until all steps have been completed according to the specific order program. An override means may also be provided to bypass the PLC controls in which case an error log is compiled and an automated message is sent to supervisory personnel indicating that the system was overridden by the operator and follow up action is required.

公开(公告)号：US20050222702A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US11143062

申请日：2005-06-02

申请人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  Dave Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

发明人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  Dave Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

IPC分类号： G05B19/418 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/41805 ,  G05B19/4184 ,  G05B2219/31059 ,  G05B2219/31455 ,  G05B2219/31461 ,  G05B2219/36371 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/14

摘要： Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor. Parts bins and assembly points may be indicated by visual or other means to indicate parts and tools to be used and assembly points. Sensors determine when the proper part has been selected for the particular assembly step and/or whether the appropriate tool is used. The PLC then provides feedback to the operator to indicate whether all necessary steps have been accomplished in the proper order, with the proper parts using the proper tools. The PLC will provide the operator with understandable error messages indicating when a step has been improperly completed. The PLC can also control stops on the line to prevent the assembly from moving forward until all steps have been completed according to the specific order program. An override means may also be provided to bypass the PLC controls in which case an error log is compiled and an automated message is sent to supervisory personnel indicating that the system was overridden by the operator and follow up action is required.

公开(公告)号：US20050209724A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-22

申请号：US11143066

申请日：2005-06-02

申请人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  Dave Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

发明人： Vern Hoppes ,  Larry Kriener ,  Matthew Pipho ,  Joshua Edgin ,  James Mitchell ,  Ibrahim Shehata ,  Anthony Rath ,  Robert Mills ,  Michael Osborn ,  Mark Smith ,  Terry Phillips ,  Kevin Bortolazzo ,  Dave Sink ,  Joel Myers ,  Kenneth Kresser ,  Gary Miner ,  Lesley McNaught

IPC分类号： G05B19/418 ,  G06F11/30 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： G05B19/41805 ,  G05B19/4184 ,  G05B2219/31059 ,  G05B2219/31455 ,  G05B2219/31461 ,  G05B2219/36371 ,  Y02P90/04 ,  Y02P90/14

摘要： Interfaces are provided which integrate mistake-proofing concepts in a way easily understandable by the operator and easily configured by a manufacturing engineer. As mistake-proofing concepts are developed tables are populated and associated with specific assembly processes. Sensors are employed to monitor parts selection and tool usage. Sensors used for tool use and parts selection, error messages and actions to be performed or monitored are all defined and related in the tables and in turn to specific assembly orders. The tables are also populated with logic pointers, which are referenced by a Process Logic Control (PLC) unit that has been programmed to recall and carry out infinitely variable monitoring or control of the assembly process. For example when a particular order has been identified to the PLC by way of a scanned barcode or other means, a bill of material and assembly sequence is provided to the operator by appropriate means such as a CRT monitor. Parts bins and assembly points may be indicated by visual or other means to indicate parts and tools to be used and assembly points. Sensors determine when the proper part has been selected for the particular assembly step and/or whether the appropriate tool is used. The PLC then provides feedback to the operator to indicate whether all necessary steps have been accomplished in the proper order, with the proper parts using the proper tools. The PLC will provide the operator with understandable error messages indicating when a step has been improperly completed. The PLC can also control stops on the line to prevent the assembly from moving forward until all steps have been completed according to the specific order program. An override means may also be provided to bypass the PLC controls in which case an error log is compiled and an automated message is sent to supervisory personnel indicating that the system was overridden by the operator and follow up action is required.

公开(公告)号：US20070246556A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692179

申请日：2007-03-27

申请人： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

发明人： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

IPC分类号： F24D19/10

CPC分类号： F24H9/2014

摘要： A water heating system, comprises a tank, a bracket, a heating element, and a controller. The bracket has a hole and a notch. The heating element is mounted on the tank, and the heating element passes through the hole. The controller is inserted into the notch. Further, the controller comprises a relay coupled to the heating element and logic configured to control a state of the relay. The logic resides in a portion of the controller that is inserted into the notch.

摘要翻译： 水加热系统，包括罐，支架，加热元件和控制器。 支架有一个孔和一个缺口。 加热元件安装在罐上，加热元件穿过孔。 控制器插入槽口。 此外，控制器包括耦合到加热元件的继电器和被配置为控制继电器的状态的逻辑。 该逻辑位于控制器的插入凹口中的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20070246552A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692117

申请日：2007-03-27

申请人： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

发明人： Wade Patterson ,  Terry Phillips

IPC分类号： F24H9/20

CPC分类号： F24H9/2014

摘要： A water heating system has a controller that is electronically actuated. In this regard, the controller controls an activation state of at least one heating element by providing an electrical control signal to a relay. In one embodiment, the controller has an emergency shut-off apparatus that is mechanically actuated. Further various features can be optionally implemented to help heat related problems plaguing many conventional water heater controllers that are electronically actuated.

摘要翻译： 水加热系统具有电子致动的控制器。 在这方面，控制器通过向继电器提供电控信号来控制至少一个加热元件的激活状态。 在一个实施例中，控制器具有机械致动的紧急切断装置。 可以可选地实施各种特征以帮助困扰许多电子致动的常规热水器控制器的热相关问题。

公开(公告)号：US20070246551A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692182

申请日：2007-03-27

申请人： Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

发明人： Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

IPC分类号： F24H9/20

CPC分类号： F24H9/2021 ,  B23P6/00 ,  F24H9/0005 ,  F24H9/2014 ,  Y10T29/49716

摘要： A water heater has a modular control system. The water heater comprises a tank, a heating element, a first controller, and a second controller. The heating element is coupled to the tank. The first controller is mounted on the tank and has a first communication port. The second controller has a second communication port communicatively coupled to the first communication port of the first controller. The first controller is configured to control the heating element in accordance with any desired algorithm in an absence of the second controller, and the second controller is configured to perform at least one function in addition to or in lieu of the first controller.

摘要翻译： 热水器具有模块化控制系统。 热水器包括罐，加热元件，第一控制器和第二控制器。 加热元件联接到罐。 第一控制器安装在储罐上，并具有第一通信端口。 第二控制器具有通信地耦合到第一控制器的第一通信端口的第二通信端口。 第一控制器被配置为在不存在第二控制器的情况下根据任何期望的算法来控制加热元件，并且第二控制器被配置为除了第一控制器之外或代替第一控制器执行至少一个功能。

公开(公告)号：US20070034169A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-15

申请号：US11543602

申请日：2006-10-05

申请人： Terry Phillips

发明人： Terry Phillips

IPC分类号： F24H9/20

CPC分类号： F24H9/2021

摘要： A water heating system has a tank, a first heating element, a first temperature sensor, and a controller. The first heating element is mounted on the tank, and the controller is electrically coupled to the first temperature sensor. The controller is configured to detect a stacking condition based on the first temperature sensor and to disable the first heating element in response to detection of the stacking condition.

摘要翻译： 水加热系统具有罐，第一加热元件，第一温度传感器和控制器。 第一加热元件安装在罐上，并且控制器电耦合到第一温度传感器。 控制器被配置为基于第一温度传感器检测堆叠条件，并且响应于堆叠条件的检测而禁用第一加热元件。

公开(公告)号：US20070287952A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11741451

申请日：2007-04-27

申请人： Jay Shah ,  Terry Phillips ,  Jerome Danoff ,  Lynn Gerber

发明人： Jay Shah ,  Terry Phillips ,  Jerome Danoff ,  Lynn Gerber

IPC分类号： A61M31/00

CPC分类号： A61B5/1473 ,  A61B5/145 ,  A61B5/14528 ,  A61B5/14539 ,  A61M2005/1726

摘要： Provided are novel devices, systems, and methods for performing microanalysis of a localized biochemical milieu, and/or for highly localized drug delivery and treatment evaluation.

摘要翻译： 提供了用于进行局部生物化学环境的微量分析和/或用于高度局部化的药物递送和治疗评估的新颖的装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20070245980A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-25

申请号：US11692152

申请日：2007-03-27

申请人： Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

发明人： Terry Phillips ,  Wade Patterson

IPC分类号： F24H9/20

CPC分类号： F24H9/2021

摘要： A water heater controller for a water heating system comprises a first temperature sensor, a second temperature sensor, a relay, and logic. The relay an controls an activation state of a heating element. The logic is configured to receive temperature data from the first temperature sensor, and the temperature data is indicative of at least one temperature sensed by the first temperature sensor. The logic is further configured to compensate the temperature data for heat from the relay based on at least one temperature sensed by the second temperature sensor.

摘要翻译： 一种用于加热系统的热水器控制器包括第一温度传感器，第二温度传感器，继电器和逻辑。 继电器a控制加热元件的激活状态。 逻辑被配置为从第一温度传感器接收温度数据，并且温度数据表示由第一温度传感器感测的至少一个温度。 逻辑还被配置为基于由第二温度传感器感测的至少一个温度来补偿来自继电器的热量的温度数据。