UV-C STERILIZATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
    1.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2022103424A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-19

    申请号:PCT/US2021/024166

    申请日:2021-03-25

    Abstract: A UV-C sterilization apparatus (10) for a confined space (1) having a closure (6) which can be selectively positioned between a closed position, wherein the confined space (1) is fully enclosed, and an opened position, wherein the confined space (1) is accessible from an exterior thereof. The apparatus (10) comprises means for connecting the apparatus (10) to a power source (60) to provide operating power to the apparatus (10) and a housing (11) dimensioned to fit within the confined space (1). The housing (11) supports at least one sensor (50) operative to detect when the closure (6) is in the closed position and/or when the closure (6) is not in the closed position; at least one source (25) operative to emit UV-C light for irradiating the confined space (1); and a controller (40). The controller (40) is connected to the at least one sensor (50) and the at least one UV-C light source (25), and is operative to: determine when the closure (11) is and is not in the closed position; activate the at least one UV-C light source (25) to irradiate the confined space (1) for a first fixed period of time when it is determined that the closure (11) has gone to the closed position from not being in the closed position; periodically activate the UV-C light source (25) to irradiate the confined space (1) for at least a second fixed period of time, the periodic activation occurring following the first fixed period of time for so long as the closure (11) remains in the closed position; and prevent the at least one UV-C light source (25) from irradiating the confined space (1) when it is determined that the closure (11) is not in the closed position.

    BUILDING LOCKDOWN SYSTEM
    2.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2018148420A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-16

    申请号:PCT/US2018/017439

    申请日:2018-02-08

    Abstract: A building lockdown system for a building with multiple rooms with doors providing access to the rooms, the system including smart light fixtures positioned inside and outside at least some of the rooms, at least some of the smart light fixtures configured to be selectively illuminated in each of a plurality of colors, and room lockdown components provided in the plurality of rooms, the room lockdown components adapted to block or secure the doors of the rooms against opening in a deployed condition of the lockdown components. The smart, light fixtures and the room lockdown components are equipped with BLE sensors defining a BLE mesh network. The room lockdown components are adapted to communicate, via the BLE mesh network, whether they are in the deployed condition thereof, and are further adapted to provide audio and/or visual signals. At least one primary communication and control (PCC) device is disposed in the building and in communication with at least some of the smart light fixtures via the BLE mesh network. The PCC device receives information via the BLE mesh network as to whether the room lockdown components are in the deployed condition thereof. The PCC device is operative, to initiate a lockdown of all or part of the building by effecting a change in the color of at least some of the smart light fixtures via the BLE mesh network and/or effecting the activation of audio and/or visual signals from the room lockdown components.

    HANDS-FREE VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO
    3.
    发明申请
    HANDS-FREE VEHICLE ACCESS SYSTEM AND IMPROVEMENTS THERETO 审中-公开
    免提车辆访问系统及其改进措施

    公开(公告)号:WO2017106319A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-22

    申请号:PCT/US2016/066623

    申请日:2016-12-14

    Abstract: A vehicle access system includes: an infrared detector assembly for detecting an object within a sensing region of the infrared detector assembly; at least one controller operatively connected to the infrared detector assembly, the at least one controller operative (i) to determine from inputs from the infrared detector assembly if a detected object exhibits a predefined gesture and, if the detected object exhibits a predefined gesture, (ii) to direct the execution of one or more pre-defined vehicle commands; and a plurality of lights operatively connected to the at least one controller, the plurality of lights selectively illuminable to produce visible light in one or more colors, wherein one or more of the plurality lights (i) are selectively illuminated by the at least one controller to visibly indicate the detected presence of an object within the sensing region by the infrared detector assembly, and (ii) are selectively illuminated by the at least one controller to visibly indicate that the detected object exhibits a predefined gesture.

    Abstract translation: 车辆进入系统包括:红外检测器组件,用于检测红外检测器组件的感测区域内的物体; 至少一个控制器,其可操作地连接到红外检测器组件,所述至少一个控制器操作以(i)根据来自红外检测器组件的输入来确定检测到的对象是否展现出预定手势,并且如果检测到的对象呈现预定手势,则 ii)指导执行一个或多个预定义的车辆命令; 以及可操作地连接至所述至少一个控制器的多个灯,所述多个灯可选择性地可照亮以产生一种或多种颜色的可见光,其中所述多个灯(i)中的一个或多个由所述至少一个控制器 以通过红外检测器组件可见地指示检测到的物体在感测区域内的存在,并且(ii)由至少一个控制器选择性地照亮以可见地指示检测到的物体呈现预定义的姿势。

    VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH CONCEALED KEY CYLINDER
    4.
    发明申请
    VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY WITH CONCEALED KEY CYLINDER 审中-公开
    带隐藏式钥匙筒的车门把手总成

    公开(公告)号:WO2012112307A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:PCT/US2012/023501

    申请日:2012-02-01

    Inventor: MCWILLIAMS, Mark

    Abstract: A handle assembly for a vehicle door, the handle assembly comprising a fixed base portion attachable to a vehicle door, the fixed base portion having disposed therein a key cylinder forming part of a latch assembly for the vehicle door, at least the keyway of which key cylinder is exposed through an opening in the fixed base portion. A movable grab-handle portion is attachable to the vehicle door and movable relative to the fixed base portion. A push-push latch mechanism is disposed in the fixed base portion. A cover is pivotally connected to the fixed base portion. The cover is manually pivotally movable between a first, opened position in which the key cylinder is exposed and a second, closed position, in which the key cylinder is concealed beneath the cover. The cover is engageable with the push-push latch mechanism in the second, closed position thereof to secure the cover in the second, closed position.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于车门的把手组件,所述把手组件包括可附接到车门的固定基部,所述固定基部具有布置在其中的钥匙圆柱,所述钥匙圆柱形成用于所述车门的闩锁组件的一部分 至少钥匙筒的键槽通过固定基部的开口露出。 可移动的把手部分可附接到车门并且可相对于固定的基部移动。 推 - 推闩锁机构设置在固定基座部分中。 盖子枢转地连接到固定基座部分。 该盖可手动枢转地在第一打开位置和第二关闭位置之间移动,在第一打开位置,钥匙锁芯暴露在其中,第二关闭位置,钥匙锁芯隐藏在盖下方。 在第二关闭位置,盖可与推 - 推闩锁机构接合,以将盖固定在第二关闭位置。

    CENTER HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    CENTER HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT SYSTEM 审中-公开
    中央高压刹车灯系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012103366A2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-02

    申请号:PCT/US2012/022771

    申请日:2012-01-26

    Inventor: BINGLE, Robert

    CPC classification number: B60Q1/444 B60Q1/302

    Abstract: A center high-mount brake-light system for a motor vehicle, comprising a plurality of selectively-illuminatable lights arranged to define each of a center section comprising at least one of the plurality of lights, and at least two outer sections disposed on either side of the center section. A controller is operative to selectively illuminate the plurality of lights of the center and at least two outer sections in response to changes in the rate of travel of the vehicle and/or actuation of the vehicle's brakes, and whereby the plurality of lights are characterized by at least the following illumination states: (a) an illumination state in which the lights of each of the center and at least two outer sections are illuminated in their entireties in response to actuation of the vehicle's brakes; (b) an illumination state in which illumination of the lights of each of the at least two outer sections ceases or diminishes perceptibly relative to illumination of the center section after a predetermined period of time following actuation of the vehicle's brakes if there has been less than a predetermined amount of vehicle deceleration; and (c) an illumination state in which increasing numbers of the plurality of lights of each of the at least two outer sections are progressively illuminated in response to corresponding and progressively increasing amounts of vehicle deceleration above a predetermined threshold.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的中央高安装式制动灯系统,包括多个可选择性照明的灯,其布置成限定包括所述多个灯中的至少一个的中心部分的每个,以及设置在所述两侧的至少两个外部部分 的中心部分。 控制器可操作以响应于车辆行驶速度的变化和/或车辆的制动器的致动而选择性地照亮中心的多个光和至少两个外部部分,并且由此多个灯的特征在于 至少以下照明状态:(a)照明状态,其中响应于车辆制动器的致动,中心和至少两个外部部分中的每一个的灯全部照亮; (b)照明状态,其中至少两个外部部分中的每一个的照明在车辆制动器致动之后的预定时间段之后相对于中心部分的照明可感知地停止或减小,如果小于 预定量的车辆减速度; 以及(c)响应于高于预定阈值的车辆减速度的相应和逐渐增加的量,至少两个外部部分中的每一个的多个光的增加数量被逐渐照明的照明状态。

    SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH SELECTIVELY ILLUMINATING PORTION
    6.
    发明申请
    SIDE-VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY WITH SELECTIVELY ILLUMINATING PORTION 审中-公开
    侧视镜组件与选择性照明部分

    公开(公告)号:WO2011163380A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-29

    申请号:PCT/US2011/041472

    申请日:2011-06-22

    Inventor: BINGLE, Rob

    CPC classification number: B60R1/1207 B60Q1/2665

    Abstract: A side-view mirror assembly for a vehicle, comprising a housing for securement to a side of a vehicle, the housing defining an internal cavity opening toward a rear of the housing, the internal cavity having a mirror disposed therein, and the housing having an exterior surface at least partially formed from a light-transmissive material all but a portion of which has been covered with an opaque material. At least one light source is disposed within the housing and is operable to illuminate the uncovered, light- transmissive portion of the housing. The at least one light source is operativeiy connectable to a controller programmed so as to selectively illuminate the at least one light source in response to the occurrence of one or more predefined activities.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆的侧视镜组件,包括用于固定到车辆侧面的壳体,所述壳体限定朝向所述壳体的后部的内部空腔开口,所述内部空腔具有设置在其中的反射镜,并且所述壳体具有 至少部分地由透光材料形成的外表面,除了其一部分之外已经用不透明材料覆盖。 至少一个光源设置在壳体内并且可操作以照亮壳体的未覆盖的透光部分。 所述至少一个光源可操作地连接到被编程的控制器,以响应于一个或多个预定义的活动的发生来选择性地照亮所述至少一个光源。

    STRUCTURAL HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS
    7.
    发明申请
    STRUCTURAL HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES FOR VEHICULAR APPLICATIONS 审中-公开
    用于车辆应用的结构头灯总成

    公开(公告)号:WO2011069012A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-06-09

    申请号:PCT/US2010/058792

    申请日:2010-12-02

    Abstract: A vehicle headlamp assembly, comprising a lens, a lamp housing cooperating with the lens to at least partially define a lamp chamber that is generally fluidly isolated from an ambient atmosphere outside the lamp chamber, and at least one lamp provided in the lamp chamber. The lamp housing includes at least one structural member adapted to connect to and bear structural loads applied by one or more adjacent components of a vehicle in which the vehicle headlamp assembly is installed. The assembly may further comprise at least one vehicle component connected to the lamp housing, whereby the lamp housing is capable of bearing structural loads applied by the at least one component.

    Abstract translation: 一种车辆前照灯组件,包括透镜,与透镜协作以至少部分地限定通常与灯室外的环境大气流体隔离的灯室以及设置在灯室中的至少一个灯的灯壳体。 灯壳包括至少一个结构构件,其适于连接并承载由其中安装有车辆前照灯组件的车辆的一个或多个相邻部件施加的结构负载。 组件还可以包括连接到灯壳体的至少一个车辆部件,由此灯壳体能承受由至少一个部件施加的结构负载。

    PROCESSING PARAMETERS FOR OPERATION OF A CHANNEL INDUCTION FURNACE
    8.
    发明申请
    PROCESSING PARAMETERS FOR OPERATION OF A CHANNEL INDUCTION FURNACE 审中-公开
    一种通道感应炉操作的处理参数

    公开(公告)号:WO2011002468A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-06

    申请号:PCT/US2009/049584

    申请日:2009-07-02

    CPC classification number: F27B14/065 F27B14/02 F27D17/003

    Abstract: A method of operating a channel induction furnace to process a feed material and obtain therefrom at least one of a molten metal product, a vapor phase metal product and a slag product. The method includes applying a controlled vacuum on the headspace of the channel induction furnace to controlling the amount of ambient air that enters the furnace or adding oxygen into the channel induction furnace. The method also includes controlling the carbon concentration in the molten bath in the channel induction furnace to control the fluidity of the bath.

    Abstract translation: 一种操作通道感应炉以处理进料并从其中获得熔融金属产物,气相金属产物和渣产物中的至少一种的方法。 该方法包括在通道感应炉的顶部空间上施加受控制的真空,以控制进入炉中的环境空气的量或将氧气加入到通道感应炉中。 该方法还包括控制通道感应炉中的熔池中的碳浓度以控制浴的流动性。

    IMPROVED CONTAINER LABELS
    9.
    发明申请
    IMPROVED CONTAINER LABELS 审中-公开
    改进的容器标签

    公开(公告)号:WO2010151528A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-29

    申请号:PCT/US2010/039452

    申请日:2010-06-22

    CPC classification number: G09F3/10 G09F3/0288

    Abstract: Improved labels are disclosed for containers of the type defined at least in part by at least one sidewall having an outer surface. The outer surface has at least one label thereon, the label comprising a first writing surface defined by a plurality of individual writing areas arranged in an array characterized in that adjacent writing areas are at least substantially isolated from each other by an intermediate space, and a second writing surface in the intermediate space. The second writing surface is vertically recessed relative to the first writing surface.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于至少部分由具有外表面的至少一个侧壁限定的类型的容器的改进的标签。 外表面上具有至少一个标签,标签包括由排列成阵列的多个单独写入区域限定的第一书写面,其特征在于,相邻书写区域至少基本上通过中间空间彼此隔离,并且 第二个书写表面在中间空间。 第二书写表面相对于第一书写表面垂直凹进。

    FLUID-ACTUATED CONTROLLER CAPABLE OF FEEDBACK REGULATION

    公开(公告)号:WO2010121210A3

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-21

    申请号:PCT/US2010/031503

    申请日:2010-04-16

    Abstract: A fluid-actuated controller, comprising a stationary housing having at least a one discrete internal chamber, each at least one discrete internal chamber being in fluid communication with the stationary housing exterior via an inlet opening; and a rotary actuator mounted in the stationary housing for rotary movement relative thereto, the rotary actuator including at least one piston for effecting rotary movement of the rotary actuator in a first direction. Each such piston is movably disposed in a discrete internal chamber, and each piston is movable within its associated internal chamber in response to a predefined increase in fluid pressure to effect rotary movement of the rotary actuator in the first direction.

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