公开(公告)号：WO2015065827A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：PCT/US2014/062123

申请日：2014-10-24

Applicant: ELWHA LLC ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr.

Inventor： WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  PETROSKI, Robert C. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: A01G23/02 ,  A01G23/08

CPC classification number: A01G23/00 ,  A01G2/30 ,  A01G3/08 ,  A01G23/08

Abstract: A tree harvester includes a body and a harvesting system coupled to the body. The tree harvester further includes a control system coupled to the body. The control system is configured to receive data from the harvesting system regarding a characteristic of a harvested tree and control operation of the harvesting system based on the data. The harvesting system is configured to remove an intermediate portion of the harvested tree below a tree crown and graft the tree crown to a tree stump.

Abstract translation: 收割机包括一个身体和一个与身体相连的收割系统。 树收割机还包括耦合到身体的控制系统。 控制系统被配置为从收获系统接收关于收获树的特征的数据，并且基于该数据来控制收获系统的操作。 收获系统被配置成将树冠下方的收获树的中间部分移除，并将树冠移植到树桩上。

公开(公告)号：WO2015081013A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-04

申请号：PCT/US2014/067108

申请日：2014-11-24

Applicant: ELWHA LLC ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

Inventor： WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  CHIN, Hon Wah ,  DUNCAN, William David ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  PAN, Tony S. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B.

IPC: B25J5/00 ,  B25J13/08 ,  B25J11/00

CPC classification number: B62D57/032 ,  B25J5/005 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J13/006 ,  B25J19/02 ,  B62D55/265 ,  E01D19/106

Abstract: Systems for cleaning a structure via a robot are described. The robot includes a body. The robot further includes a tool coupled to the body and configured to hold a structural maintenance tool. The robot includes a sensor coupled to the body. The robot includes a drive system configured to allow positioning of the body along the structure, including inverted positioning and vertical positioning. The robot further includes a communication interface coupled to the body. The robot includes a controller coupled to the body. The controller is in communication with the tool, the sensor, and the drive system. The controller is configured to receive an operating instruction through the communication interface. The controller is configured to autonomously position the body via the drive system and to perform a task with at least one of the tool and the sensor according to the operating instruction.

Abstract translation: 描述通过机器人清洁结构的系统。 机器人包括一个身体。 机器人还包括联接到主体并被配置为保持结构维护工具的工具。 机器人包括耦合到身体的传感器。 机器人包括被配置为允许身体沿着结构定位的驱动系统，包括反向定位和垂直定位。 机器人还包括耦合到身体的通信接口。 机器人包括耦合到身体的控制器。 控制器与工具，传感器和驱动系统通信。 控制器被配置为通过通信接口接收操作指令。 控制器被配置为通过驱动系统自主地定位身体，并且根据操作指令执行与工具和传感器中的至少一个的任务。

公开(公告)号：WO2014164733A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：PCT/US2014/023356

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: DUNCAN, William David ,  HAGELSTEIN, Peter L. ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

Inventor： DUNCAN, William David ,  HAGELSTEIN, Peter L. ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

IPC: F25C1/00 ,  F25C5/08

CPC classification number: E01H5/10 ,  B64D15/12 ,  E01H5/106

Abstract: A deicing method includes the steps of determining a necessary quantity of heat to substantially vaporize an interfacial layer between a solid surface and a layer of ice and applying pulsed heating at the interfacial layer. The pulsed heating is applied with the determined necessary quantity of heat to substantially vaporize the interfacial layer.

Abstract translation: 除冰方法包括以下步骤：确定必需量的热量以基本蒸发固体表面和一层冰层之间的界面层，并在界面层施加脉冲加热。 用确定的必要量的热量施加脉冲加热以基本蒸发界面层。

公开(公告)号：WO2014105563A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/076103

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: ALLEN, Paul G. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  FERREN, Bran ,  GATES, William ,  HILLIS, W. Daniel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

Inventor： ALLEN, Paul G. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  FERREN, Bran ,  GATES, William ,  HILLIS, W. Daniel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: H02N11/00

CPC classification number: A01G7/02 ,  Y02P60/24

Abstract: Methods and articles are provided for reducing the amount of water consumed by a plant over a period of time, sequestering CO 2 , and producing electricity, where each method includes providing the plant with a composition including at least about 0.1 (wt./wt. or vol./vol.) % CO 2 and/or at least about 0.1 wt./wt.% of a composition that generates CO 2 . An apparatus is also disclosed for providing the plant with a composition including CO 2 and/or a composition that generates CO 2 .

Abstract translation: 提供了方法和物品，用于减少植物在一段时间内消耗的水量，隔离CO 2并产生电力，其中每种方法包括提供 植物具有包含至少约0.1（wt./wt。或vol./vol。）％CO 2和/或至少约0.1 wt./wt.％的组合物的组合物，所述组合物产生 CO <子> 2 。 还公开了一种用于向植物提供包含CO 2和/或产生CO 2的组合物的组合物的装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2014099802A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：PCT/US2013/075432

申请日：2013-12-16

Applicant: ALLEN, Paul G. ,  BOWERS, Jeffrey A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  DUNCAN, William David ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  LEUTHARDT, Eric C. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  NUGENT, Thomas J., Jr. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

Inventor： ALLEN, Paul G. ,  BOWERS, Jeffrey A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  DUNCAN, William David ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  LEUTHARDT, Eric C. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  NUGENT, Thomas J., Jr. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: F16L59/02 ,  F16L59/04 ,  F16L59/10

CPC classification number: F16L59/028 ,  B32B2307/206 ,  B32B2307/304 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  B82Y40/00 ,  F16L59/029 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T428/24752 ,  Y10T428/24802 ,  Y10T428/24942

Abstract: A thermal insulator includes a plurality of layers. At least some of the layers include phononic crystals having a phononic bandgap, wherein heat transporting phonons within a selected range of frequencies are substantially blocked by each phononic crystal layer. The plurality of layers thermally isolate a first region from a second region, wherein the first region is at one end of the plurality of layers and the second region is at the other end of the plurality of layers.

Abstract translation: 绝热体包括多个层。 至少一些层包括具有声子带隙的声子晶体，其中在选定频率范围内的热传输声子被每个声子晶体层基本上阻挡。 多个层将第一区域与第二区域热隔离，其中第一区域在多个层的一端，而第二区域位于多个层的另一端。

公开(公告)号：WO2011014243A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2010/002101

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: SEARETE, LLC ,  DEANE, Geoffrey F. ,  FERREN, Bran ,  GATES, William ,  HILLIS, W. Daniel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas A. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

Inventor： DEANE, Geoffrey F. ,  FERREN, Bran ,  GATES, William ,  HILLIS, W. Daniel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas A. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: H01M2/14

CPC classification number: H01M4/02 ,  H01M4/00 ,  H01M4/36 ,  H01M4/366 ,  H01M4/368 ,  H01M4/38 ,  H01M4/387 ,  H01M4/405 ,  H01M8/04186 ,  H01M8/1009 ,  H01M8/225 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M10/484 ,  H01M10/63 ,  H01M10/654 ,  H01M2004/021 ,  Y02E60/12

Abstract: An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface and one or more sensors configured to detect an operating condition of the device. Fluid-directing structures may modulate flow or retain fluid in response to the sensors. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support.

Abstract translation: 电化学装置（例如电池）包括至少一个具有流体表面的电极和一个或多个传感器，其构造成检测装置的操作状态。 流体引导结构可以响应于传感器调节流动或保持流体。 装置内的电解质还可以包括离子输送流体，例如渗透到多孔固体支持物中。

公开(公告)号：WO2015031455A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：PCT/US2014/052873

申请日：2014-08-27

Applicant: HYDE, Roderick A. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  NUGENT, Thomas J., Jr. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

Inventor： HYDE, Roderick A. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  NUGENT, Thomas J., Jr. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

IPC: F17C11/00 ,  C01B3/08 ,  H01M8/06 ,  B60K15/10

CPC classification number: H01M8/065 ,  C01B3/0026 ,  F02C3/20 ,  F02M21/0206 ,  F02M21/0221 ,  F05D2220/32 ,  F17C11/005 ,  F17C2203/0325 ,  F17C2205/0323 ,  F17C2221/012 ,  F17C2250/03 ,  F17C2270/0184 ,  H01M8/04208 ,  H01M8/04216 ,  H01M8/04738 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02E60/321 ,  Y02E60/327 ,  Y02E60/50 ,  Y02T10/32 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A storage system for storing hydrogen and providing controlled release of hydrogen gas includes a container having an outer wall defining an interior. The interior is configured to contain liquid lithium hydride, and a portion of the outer wall includes a thermally insulating layer. The storage system also includes a temperature control system configured to maintain the interior at a temperature such that the lithium hydride decomposes to produce hydrogen gas at a substantially equilibrium state.

Abstract translation: 用于储存氢气并提供氢气受控释放的存储系统包括具有限定内部的外壁的容器。 内部构造成容纳液态氢化锂，外壁的一部分包括隔热层。 存储系统还包括温度控制系统，其被配置为将内部维持在使得氢化锂分解以产生基本平衡状态的氢气的温度。

公开(公告)号：WO2011014242A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2010/002100

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: SEARETE, LLC ,  DEANE, Geoffrey F. ,  FERREN, Bran ,  GATES, William ,  HILLIS, W. Daniel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas A. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

Inventor： DEANE, Geoffrey F. ,  FERREN, Bran ,  GATES, William ,  HILLIS, W. Daniel ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  JUNG, Edward K.Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas A. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: H01M2/14

CPC classification number: H01M4/13 ,  H01M10/05 ,  H01M10/0567 ,  H01M10/4235

Abstract: An electrochemical device (such as a battery) includes at least one electrode having a fluid surface, which may employ a surface energy effect to maintain a position of the fluid surface and/or to modulate flow within the fluid. Fluid-directing structures may also modulate flow or retain fluid in a predetermined pattern. An electrolyte within the device may also include an ion-transport fluid, for example infiltrated into a porous solid support.

Abstract translation: 电化学装置（例如电池）包括具有流体表面的至少一个电极，其可以采用表面能量效应来维持流体表面的位置和/或调节流体内的流动。 流体引导结构还可以以预定模式调节流动或保持流体。 装置内的电解质还可以包括离子输送流体，例如渗透到多孔固体支持物中。

公开(公告)号：WO2014190067A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：PCT/US2014/038990

申请日：2014-05-21

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： CHAN, Alistair K. ,  DUNCAN, William David ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  PAN, Tony S. ,  PETROSKI, Robert C. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

IPC: H04W88/02 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: H04W8/22 ,  G06F1/1694 ,  G06F1/3231 ,  H04M1/72569 ,  H04W52/0254 ,  Y02D10/173 ,  Y02D70/164

Abstract: A mobile device includes a motion sensor configured to acquire motion data, a light sensor configured to detect an ambient light level and generate light data, and a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to receive the motion data from the motion sensor, receive the light data from the light sensor, analyze the motion data to determine displacement data corresponding to a displacement of the mobile device, analyze the light data to detect a light transition, and analyze the displacement data and the light transition to determine whether to initiate an action.

Abstract translation: 移动设备包括被配置为获取运动数据的运动传感器，被配置为检测环境光水平并生成光数据的光传感器，以及处理电路。 处理电路被配置为从运动传感器接收运动数据，从光传感器接收光数据，分析运动数据以确定与移动设备的位移对应的位移数据，分析光数据以检测光转换 ，并分析位移数据和光线转换以确定是否启动动作。

公开(公告)号：WO2014015052A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：PCT/US2013/050913

申请日：2013-07-17

Applicant: ELWHA LLC

Inventor： HYDE, Roderick A. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

IPC: H01B7/29

CPC classification number: F24T10/00 ,  F28D15/02 ,  F28D2021/0028 ,  H02G9/02 ,  Y02E10/10

Abstract: A cooling system for a subterranean power line may include a cooling tube configured to house a fluid. Heat generated by the subterranean power line may be radiated and/or conducted to the cooling tube and absorbed by the fluid within the cooling tube. As the fluid heats up, it may change phase from a liquid to a gas. The hot gas may rise to a heat-exchanging condenser configured to dissipate the heat and condense the fluid back into a liquid. The cool, condensed liquid my return from the heat-exchanging condenser to the cooling tube. Risers, gas transport tubes, pressure regulation systems, fluid storage tanks, and other components described herein may increase the efficiency of the cooling system and/or otherwise improve the viability of the cooling system for subterranean power lines.

Abstract translation: 用于地下电力线的冷却系统可以包括被配置为容纳流体的冷却管。 由地下电力线产生的热量可以辐射和/或传导到冷却管并被冷却管内的流体吸收。 随着流体升温，它可能会从液态变为气态。 热气体可能上升到热交换冷凝器，热交换冷凝器被配置为散发热量并将流体冷凝成液体。 冷却的冷凝液体从热交换冷凝器返回到冷却管。 本文所述的升降器，气体输送管，压力调节系统，流体储罐以及其他部件可以提高冷却系统的效率和/或以其他方式改善冷却系统用于地下电力线的可行性。