公开(公告)号：WO2009145951A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：PCT/US2009/036014

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  GURDIN, Jonathan, M. ,  VERKAIK, Josiah, E. ,  PADEN, Bradley, E.

Inventor： GURDIN, Jonathan, M. ,  VERKAIK, Josiah, E. ,  PADEN, Bradley, E.

IPC: A63H33/26 ,  A63H1/00 ,  A63F9/16 ,  A63H33/00

CPC classification number: A63F9/16 ,  A63F9/0819 ,  A63F9/34 ,  A63H1/00 ,  A63H33/046 ,  A63H33/26

Abstract: An amusement device concerned generally with a construction type educational toy. The amusement device provides unique functionality via board design and piece structure allowing relative motion between coupled playing pieces. The construction apparatus is of the type having rotary path-forming pieces that can be located in numerous positions on the base board. The pieces are removably interfitting and allow the construction of variable paths and patterns. The amusement device incorporates magnetism to perform relative rotary motion. A circular pattern of permanent magnets are included in construction pieces to allow numerous magnetically coupled rotary pieces to undergo relative rotation analogous to a gear train. In addition to toy or game amusement device, the present invention also embodies an education and demonstration device whereby the assembly of magnetically coupled rotary pieces provides the interactive demonstration of a gear train machine mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种娱乐装置一般涉及一种建筑类型的教育玩具。 娱乐设备通过电路板设计和片状结构提供独特的功能，允许耦合的播放片之间的相对运动。 该施工装置是具有能够位于基板上的多个位置的旋转路径形成件的类型。 这些部件可拆卸地相互配合，并允许构建可变的路径和图案。 娱乐装置具有磁性以执行相对旋转运动。 永磁体的圆形图案包括在结构件中，以允许许多磁耦合旋转件经历类似于齿轮系的相对旋转。 除了玩具或游戏娱乐装置之外，本发明还体现了教导和演示装置，由此磁耦合旋转片的组装提供了齿轮系机械机构的交互式演示。

公开(公告)号：WO2008060649A2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-22

申请号：PCT/US2007064895

申请日：2007-03-26

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  PADEN BRADLEY E ,  NORLING BRIAN ,  VERKAIK JOSIAH E

Inventor： PADEN BRADLEY E ,  NORLING BRIAN ,  VERKAIK JOSIAH E

IPC: A61B5/05 ,  G01R33/12

CPC classification number: A61B3/16

Abstract: A telemetry method and apparatus using pressure sensing elements remotely located from associated pick-up, and processing units for the sensing and monitoring of pressure within an environment. This includes remote pressure sensing apparatus incorporating a magnetically-driven resonator being hermetically-sealed within an encapsulating shell or diaphragm and associated new method of sensing pressure. The resonant structure of the magnetically-driven resonator is suitable for measuring quantities convertible to changes in mechanical stress or mass. The resonant structure can be integrated into pressure sensors, adsorbed mass sensors, strain sensors, and the like. The apparatus and method provide information by utilizing, or listening for, the residence frequency of the oscillating resonator. The resonant structure listening frequencies of greatest interest are those at the mechanical structure's fundamental or harmonic resonant frequency. The apparatus is operable within a wide range of environments for remote one-time, random, periodic, or continuous/on-going monitoring of a particular fluid environment. Applications include biomedical applications such as measuring intraocular pressure, blood pressure, and intracranial pressure sensing.

Abstract translation: 遥测方法和装置使用远离相关联的拾取器的压力感测元件，以及用于感测和监测环境内的压力的处理单元。 这包括将磁驱动的谐振器密封在密封壳或隔膜内并具有相关联的感测压力的新方法的远程压力感测装置。 磁驱动谐振器的谐振结构适用于可转换为机械应力或质量变化的量值。 谐振结构可以集成到压力传感器，吸附质量传感器，应变传感器等中。 该装置和方法通过利用或收听振荡谐振器的驻留频率来提供信息。 谐振结构收听频率最大的是机械结构的基波或谐波谐振频率。 该装置可在宽范围的环境中操作，用于特定流体环境的远程一次性，随机，周期性或连续/持续监测。 应用包括生物医学应用，如测量眼内压，血压和颅内压检测。

公开(公告)号：WO2011017250A3

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2010/044080

申请日：2010-08-02

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  VERKAIK, Josiah, Edelen

Inventor： VERKAIK, Josiah, Edelen

IPC: A63B21/062 ,  A63B21/068 ,  A63B21/06 ,  A63B21/078

Abstract: A strength training apparatus adapted for conducting translatory motion against a counteracting resistance. The apparatus includes strength training devices wherein a carriage and corresponding guide means are provided for translating mass under the effect of gravity along a rectilinear or curvilinear path. Certain embodiments are configured for utilizing a selectable weight stack, loaded free weights or the user's body weight as a primary resistance that is independent of velocity. The apparatus enhances the results of strength training and exercise equipment for providing velocity-dependent resistance in addition to the primary "static" resistance provided by the apparatus by creating a paced resistance in addition to the primary "static" resistance provided by the apparatus at constant velocity. The apparatus includes both selectable velocity-independent resistance provided by a mass coupled to the carriage acting against gravitational forces and velocity-dependent resistance provided by eddy current resistance caused by the interaction of an electrically conductive structure encountering relative motion with a magnetic field. The electrically conductive structure is secured to a frame and magnetic field is provided by one or more permanent magnets secured to the carriage.

公开(公告)号：WO2009158413A3

公开(公告)日：2010-03-04

申请号：PCT/US2009048477

申请日：2009-06-24

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  PADEN DAVID B ,  VERKAIK JOSIAH E

Inventor： PADEN DAVID B ,  VERKAIK JOSIAH E

IPC: F16L37/00 ,  F16L25/00 ,  F16L55/00

CPC classification number: F16L37/004

Abstract: A magnetic coupling having two or more elements for providing a conduit. The coupling provides high retention of conduit elements with minimum size magnetic components, while also providing for intentional detachment of the magnetically coupled elements. The coupling is configured to facilitate detachment with applied loads that are substantially less than operational retention force (i.e., breakaway force) of the magnetically coupled elements. The magnetic coupling device includes a connecting male element and a female element and at least one internal conduit integral to at least one of the connecting male and female elements. Magnetic attraction is accomplished via a magnetic circuit where the magnetic circuit includes ferromagnetic material and at least one permanent magnet.

Abstract translation: 具有用于提供导管的两个或多个元件的磁耦合器。 联接器提供具有最小尺寸磁性部件的导管元件的高保持性，同时还提供磁耦合元件的有意分离。 联接器构造成便于与施加的负载分离，其基本上小于磁耦合元件的操作保持力（即，分离力）。 磁耦合装置包括连接阳元件和阴元件以及与至少一个连接阳元件和阴元件成一体的至少一个内导管。 磁吸引是通过磁路实现的，其中磁路包括铁磁材料和至少一个永磁体。

公开(公告)号：WO2009046064A4

公开(公告)日：2009-09-11

申请号：PCT/US2008078392

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  FISKE ORLO JAMES ,  CHEN CHEN ,  RICCI MICHAEL ,  PADEN BRADLEY EVAN

Inventor： FISKE ORLO JAMES ,  CHEN CHEN ,  RICCI MICHAEL ,  PADEN BRADLEY EVAN

IPC: B60L13/04

CPC classification number: B60L13/003 ,  B60L13/06 ,  B60L2200/26

Abstract: A magnetically levitated transportation system employs permanent magnet rails along a guideway that interact with permanent magnets on a vehicle. The rails are optimized to reduce magnetic mass and cost of materials, while maximizing lift force. The vehicle is stabilized in the lateral and yaw directions with feedback controlled lateral control coils that interact with the permanent magnet rails on the guideway. A track switching structure employs permanent magnet rails that gradually widen along a segment of track and separate into two identical diverging rails. Feedback controlled lateral control coils in a moving vehicle stabilize that vehicle over one or the other pairs of diverging rails, as directed by a control computer, thereby causing the vehicle to continue along one path or the other, with no moving or active elements required in the track.

Abstract translation: 磁悬浮运输系统采用永久磁铁轨道，沿导轨与车辆上的永久磁铁相互作用。 优化轨道以减少材料的磁性质量和成本，同时最大化提升力。 车辆在横向和偏航方向上稳定，反馈控制的横向控制线圈与导轨上的永磁铁轨相互作用。 轨道切换结构采用沿轨道段逐渐变宽并分成两个相同发散轨道的永磁轨道。 移动车辆中的反馈控制的横向控制线圈，如由控制计算机所指示的那样，将车辆稳定在一对或另一对发散轨道上，从而使车辆沿着一个路径或另一个路径继续行驶，而不需要移动或有源元件 轨道。

公开(公告)号：WO2009100211A3

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2009/033210

申请日：2009-02-05

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  FISKE, Orlo James

Inventor： FISKE, Orlo James

IPC: F03G3/00 ,  F03G7/00 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03B17/00

Abstract: A system includes at least one body, a link for suspending the body for movement with gravity from a first elevation position to a second elevation position, and an electrical energy generator coupled with the body through the link to drive the generator to generate electricity upon movement of the body with gravity from the first to the second elevation position. The at least one body has a mass of at least approximately 100 tonnes; the first and the second elevation positions define a distance therebetween of at least approximately 200 meters; and/or the system further includes an operator configured to operate the link to controllably move the at least one body against gravity from the second to the first elevation position to increase a gravitational potential energy of the at least one body, and to maintain the gravitational potential energy of the at least one body.

公开(公告)号：WO2009100211A2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2009033210

申请日：2009-02-05

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES INC ,  FISKE ORLO JAMES

Inventor： FISKE ORLO JAMES

IPC: F03G3/00 ,  F03B17/00 ,  F03D5/00 ,  F03G7/00

CPC classification number: F03D9/026 ,  F03D9/14 ,  F03D9/16 ,  F03D13/10 ,  F03D13/40 ,  F03G3/00 ,  F05B2240/9151 ,  F05B2240/95 ,  F05B2260/4031 ,  F05B2260/406 ,  G01B5/0032 ,  G01B5/201 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y02E10/727 ,  Y02E10/728 ,  Y02E60/16 ,  Y02E60/17 ,  Y02P90/50 ,  Y10T29/49009

Abstract: A system includes at least one body, a link for suspending the body for movement with gravity from a first elevation position to a second elevation position, and an electrical energy generator coupled with the body through the link to drive the generator to generate electricity upon movement of the body with gravity from the first to the second elevation position. The at least one body has a mass of at least approximately 100 tonnes; the first and the second elevation positions define a distance therebetween of at least approximately 200 meters; and/or the system further includes an operator configured to operate the link to controllably move the at least one body against gravity from the second to the first elevation position to increase a gravitational potential energy of the at least one body, and to maintain the gravitational potential energy of the at least one body.

Abstract translation: 一种系统包括至少一个本体，用于悬挂本体用于重力运动从第一仰角位置移动到第二仰角位置的连杆以及通过连杆与本体耦合以驱动发生器在运动时发电的电能发生器 从第一个仰角位置到第二个仰角位置的重力。 该至少一个主体具有至少大约100吨的质量; 第一和第二升降位置之间的距离至少约为200米; 和/或所述系统还包括操作器，所述操作器被配置成操作所述连杆以使得所述至少一个本体抵抗重力从所述第二升高位置到所述第一升高位置可控地移动以增加所述至少一个本体的重力势能并且维持所述重力 至少一个物体的势能。

公开(公告)号：WO2011139396A9

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/026469

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  LONG, Geoffrey, A.

Inventor： LONG, Geoffrey, A.

IPC: H02K15/04 ,  H02K3/04 ,  H02K3/24

Abstract: A lightweight and efficient electrical machine element including a method of manufacture providing a stator winding for an electric machine which has a large portion of its volume containing electrically conductive strands and a small portion of its volume containing of an encapsulant material. The stator winding includes winding of a first phase (90) by shaping a portion of a bundle of conductive strands into an overlapping, multi-layer arrangement. Winding of successive phases (91, 92) occurs with further bundles of conductor strands around the preceding phases constructed into similar overlapping, multi-layer arrangements. The multiple phases (90, 91, 92) are impregnated with the encapsulant material using dies (60, 80) to press the bundles into a desired form while expelling excess encapsulant prior to the curing of the encapsulant material. The encapsulated winding is removed from the dies after the encapsulant has cured. The encapsulant coating on the strands may be activated using either heat or solvent. The stator winding may be pressed into a form which has cooling channels which increase the surface area, thus enhancing convective cooling, heat dissipation, and the electrical machine's efficiency.

公开(公告)号：WO2011139396A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：PCT/US2011/026469

申请日：2011-02-28

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  LONG, Geoffrey, A.

Inventor： LONG, Geoffrey, A.

IPC: H02K15/04 ,  H02K3/04 ,  H02K3/24

CPC classification number: H02K21/24 ,  H02K1/2793 ,  H02K1/32 ,  H02K3/24 ,  H02K3/47 ,  Y02E10/725 ,  Y10T29/49009

Abstract: A lightweight and efficient electrical machine element including a method of manufacture providing a stator winding for an electric machine which has a large portion of its volume containing electrically conductive strands and a small portion of its volume containing of an encapsulant material. The stator winding includes winding of a first phase (90) by shaping a portion of a bundle of conductive strands into an overlapping, multi-layer arrangement. Winding of successive phases (91, 92) occurs with further bundles of conductor strands around the preceding phases constructed into similar overlapping, multi-layer arrangements. The multiple phases (90, 91, 92) are impregnated with the encapsulant material using dies (60, 80) to press the bundles into a desired form while expelling excess encapsulant prior to the curing of the encapsulant material. The encapsulated winding is removed from the dies after the encapsulant has cured. The encapsulant coating on the strands may be activated using either heat or solvent. The stator winding may be pressed into a form which has cooling channels which increase the surface area, thus enhancing convective cooling, heat dissipation, and the electrical machine's efficiency.

Abstract translation: 一种轻质且高效的电机元件，包括一种提供用于电机的定子绕组的制造方法，该电机具有包含导电线束的体积的大部分，其体积的一小部分包含密封剂材料。 定子绕组包括通过将一束导电线束的一部分成形为重叠的多层布置来缠绕第一相（90）。 连续相（91,92）的绕组发生在围绕前述相的构造成相似的重叠多层布置的另外的导体束束。 多个相（90,91,92）用模具（60,80）用密封剂材料浸渍，以在固化密封剂材料之前排出多余的密封剂，将束挤压成所需形式。 在密封剂固化后，封装的绕组从模具中移除。 线上的密封剂涂层可以使用热或溶剂来活化。 定子绕组可以被压入具有增加表面积的冷却通道的形式，从而增强对流冷却，散热和电机的效率。

公开(公告)号：WO2010036815A2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：PCT/US2009/058251

申请日：2009-09-24

Applicant: LAUNCHPOINT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ,  CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY ,  RICCI, Michael, R. ,  ANTAKI, James, F. ,  VERKAIK, Josiah, E. ,  PADEN, Bradley, E. ,  SNYDER, Shaun, T. ,  PADEN, David, B.

Inventor： RICCI, Michael, R. ,  ANTAKI, James, F. ,  VERKAIK, Josiah, E. ,  PADEN, Bradley, E. ,  SNYDER, Shaun, T. ,  PADEN, David, B.

IPC: A61M1/10

CPC classification number: A61M1/1015 ,  A61M1/101 ,  A61M1/1031 ,  A61M1/1034 ,  A61M1/1086 ,  A61M1/122 ,  A61M1/127 ,  F16C32/0448 ,  F16C2316/18 ,  Y10T29/49012

Abstract: A magnetically-levitated blood pump with an optimization method that enables miniaturization and supercritical operation. The blood pump includes an optimized annular blood gap that increases blood flow and also provides a reduction in bearing stiffness among the permanent magnet bearings. Sensors are configured and placed optimally to provide space savings for the motor and magnet sections of the blood pump. Rotor mass is increased by providing permanent magnet placement deep within the rotor enabled by a draw rod configuration.

Abstract translation: 一种具有优化方法的磁悬浮血液泵，可实现小型化和超临界操作。 血泵包括优化的环形血液间隙，其增加血流量并且还提供永磁体轴承之间的轴承刚度的降低。 传感器配置和放置最佳，为血泵的电机和磁铁部分节省空间。 通过提供通过拉杆构造实现的转子内部的永久磁体放置来增加转子质量。