公开(公告)号：EP2968809B1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-12

申请号：EP14767402.2

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Hyde, Roderick, A. ,  Caldeira, Kenneth G. ,  Rivet, Dennis J. ,  Smith, Michael A. ,  Wood, Lowell, L., Jr.

Inventor： Hyde, Roderick, A. ,  Caldeira, Kenneth G. ,  Rivet, Dennis J. ,  Smith, Michael A. ,  Wood, Lowell, L., Jr.

IPC: A61M16/00

公开(公告)号：EP2968809A4

公开(公告)日：2016-11-02

申请号：EP14767402

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: HYDE RODERICK A ,  CALDEIRA KENNETH G ,  RIVET DENNIS J ,  SMITH MICHAEL A ,  WOOD LOWELL L JR

Inventor： HYDE RODERICK A ,  CALDEIRA KENNETH G ,  RIVET DENNIS J ,  SMITH MICHAEL A ,  WOOD LOWELL L JR

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/56 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/4818 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B5/6822 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B7/003 ,  A61H9/0057 ,  A61H99/00 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/0285 ,  A61H2201/1609 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A61H2201/5092 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/0009 ,  A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/0069 ,  A61M16/026 ,  A61M2205/15 ,  A61M2205/3306 ,  A61M2205/332 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3375 ,  A61M2205/3606 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  A61M2210/1028 ,  A61M2210/1032

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for treating sleep apnea includes a collar, a pump, and a motor. The collar has a vacuum surface and has a sealing surface that is configured to form a seal with a region of a neck of a subject having an airway. The pump is secured to the collar, and is configured to maintain the airway open by drawing a vacuum between the vacuum surface of the collar and a region of a throat of the subject. And the motor is secured to the collar and is configured to drive the pump. As compared to existing systems (e.g., a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system) for treating sleep apnea, the above-described system may be more portable, more comfortable, may be less likely to require adjustment while a subject using the system is asleep, and, therefore, may be less likely to awaken the subject.

公开(公告)号：EP2968809A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-20

申请号：EP14767402.2

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: Hyde, Roderick, A. ,  Caldeira, Kenneth G. ,  Rivet, Dennis J. ,  Smith, Michael A. ,  Wood, Lowell, L., Jr.

Inventor： Hyde, Roderick, A. ,  Caldeira, Kenneth G. ,  Rivet, Dennis J. ,  Smith, Michael A. ,  Wood, Lowell, L., Jr.

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/56 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/4818 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B5/6822 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B7/003 ,  A61H9/0057 ,  A61H99/00 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/0285 ,  A61H2201/1609 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A61H2201/5092 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/0009 ,  A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/0069 ,  A61M16/026 ,  A61M2205/15 ,  A61M2205/3306 ,  A61M2205/332 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3375 ,  A61M2205/3606 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  A61M2210/1028 ,  A61M2210/1032

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for treating sleep apnea includes a collar, a pump, and a motor. The collar has a vacuum surface and has a sealing surface that is configured to form a seal with a region of a neck of a subject having an airway. The pump is secured to the collar, and is configured to maintain the airway open by drawing a vacuum between the vacuum surface of the collar and a region of a throat of the subject. And the motor is secured to the collar and is configured to drive the pump. As compared to existing systems (e.g., a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system) for treating sleep apnea, the above described system may be more portable, more comfortable, may be less likely to require adjustment while a subject using the system is asleep, and, therefore, may be less likely to awaken the subject.

Abstract translation: 根据实施例的系统包括装置和控制器。 该装置被配置为通过向气道施加具有大小的压力来使受试者在睡眠期间保持对象的气道打开，并且该控制器被配置为使得该装置在以下开始的时期内改变压力的大小： 一个可设定的开始时间。 例如，该系统可以被配置为以正压力或负压来治疗受试者的睡眠呼吸暂停，并且通过在可设定的开始时间开始改变压力幅度并用作闹钟，并且在一段时间内继续改变压力， 一个可设定的持续时间（或可设定的停止时间），在该期间结束时轻轻唤醒受试者。

公开(公告)号：WO2012064367A3

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：PCT/US2011001884

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  CALDEIRA KENNETH G ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  ISHIKAWA MURIEL Y ,  KARE JORDIN T ,  LATHAM JOHN ,  MYHRVOLD NATHAN P ,  SALTER STEPHEN H ,  TEGREENE CLARENCE T ,  TUCKERMAN DAVID B ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD JR LOWELL L ,  WOOD VICTORIA Y H

Inventor： CALDEIRA KENNETH G ,  HYDE RODERICK A ,  ISHIKAWA MURIEL Y ,  KARE JORDIN T ,  LATHAM JOHN ,  MYHRVOLD NATHAN P ,  SALTER STEPHEN H ,  TEGREENE CLARENCE T ,  TUCKERMAN DAVID B ,  WEAVER THOMAS ALLAN ,  WHITMER CHARLES ,  WOOD JR LOWELL L ,  WOOD VICTORIA Y H

IPC: G01N33/497 ,  A01K29/00

CPC classification number: B01D53/72 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/082 ,  A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/6819 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J2219/00063 ,  B01J2219/00186 ,  B01J2219/00198 ,  B01J2219/00202 ,  B01J2219/00213 ,  B01J2219/00231 ,  B01J2219/00238 ,  B01J2219/1943 ,  Y10T436/203332 ,  Y10T436/214

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a device suitable for retention in a nasal passage of a ruminant, the device is arranged to pass a ruminant exhalation. The device includes a first structure configured to oxidize methane gas in the ruminant exhalation and to pass products of the oxidized methane gas toward a nasal passage exit.

Abstract translation: 一种包括适于保留在反刍动物的鼻通道中的装置的装置，该装置被布置成通过反刍动物呼气。 该装置包括构造成氧化反刍动物呼气中的甲烷气体并使氧化甲烷气体的产物朝向鼻通道出口的第一结构。

公开(公告)号：WO2012064367A2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-18

申请号：PCT/US2011/001884

申请日：2011-11-10

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, JR., Lowell L. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

Inventor： CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  TUCKERMAN, David B. ,  WEAVER, Thomas Allan ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, JR., Lowell L. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: G01N33/00 ,  G01N1/22 ,  B01J19/00 ,  C07C31/02

CPC classification number: B01D53/72 ,  A61B5/0022 ,  A61B5/082 ,  A61B5/1112 ,  A61B5/6819 ,  A61B2503/40 ,  B01J12/007 ,  B01J2219/00063 ,  B01J2219/00186 ,  B01J2219/00198 ,  B01J2219/00202 ,  B01J2219/00213 ,  B01J2219/00231 ,  B01J2219/00238 ,  B01J2219/1943 ,  Y10T436/203332 ,  Y10T436/214

Abstract: Methane gas in a ruminant exhalation may be oxidized to reduce the amount of methane gas output by the ruminant.

Abstract translation: 反刍动物呼气中的甲烷气体可能被氧化，以减少反刍动物输出的甲烷气体的量。

公开(公告)号：WO2010138195A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2010/001562

申请日：2010-05-26

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  BOWERS, Jeffrey A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  CHAN, Alistair K. ,  GATES, William ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  WATTENBURG, Willard H. ,  WOOD, JR., Lowell L. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

Inventor： BOWERS, Jeffrey A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  CHAN, Alistair K. ,  GATES, William ,  HYDE, Roderick A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel Y. ,  KARE, Jordin T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan P. ,  SALTER, Stephen H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence T. ,  WATTENBURG, Willard H. ,  WOOD, JR., Lowell L. ,  WOOD, Victoria Y.H.

IPC: E02B1/00

CPC classification number: F03G7/04 ,  A01G15/00 ,  Y10T137/8593

Abstract: A system is described generally for a water capture structure that is configured to capture wave water lapping over at least one wall of the water capture structure. The at least one wall extends at least above a nominal surface water level and at least one conduit extends downward from the water capture structure. The at least one conduit has a length extending to a depth at which at least one property of water at the depth differs substantially from that of water at the surface. The at least one conduit is configured to provide thermal energy to water outside of the at least one conduit. The at least one conduit has at least one conduit wall.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种用于捕获捕获结构的系统，其被构造成捕获在水捕获结构的至少一个壁上的波浪水。 所述至少一个壁至少在标称表面水位上方延伸，并且至少一个管道从捕水结构向下延伸。 所述至少一个管道具有延伸到所述深度处的水的至少一个特性与所述表面处的水的至少一个特性的深度的长度。 所述至少一个管道构造成向所述至少一个管道外部的水提供热能。 至少一个导管具有至少一个导管壁。

公开(公告)号：WO2014151625A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/026122

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: HYDE, Roderick A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  RIVET, Dennis J. ,  SMITH, Michael A. ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

Inventor： HYDE, Roderick A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth G. ,  RIVET, Dennis J. ,  SMITH, Michael A. ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

IPC: A61M16/00

CPC classification number: A61F5/56 ,  A61B5/0205 ,  A61B5/0816 ,  A61B5/4818 ,  A61B5/4836 ,  A61B5/6822 ,  A61B5/7278 ,  A61B7/003 ,  A61H9/0057 ,  A61H99/00 ,  A61H2201/0207 ,  A61H2201/0214 ,  A61H2201/0285 ,  A61H2201/1609 ,  A61H2201/165 ,  A61H2201/5007 ,  A61H2201/5058 ,  A61H2201/5071 ,  A61H2201/5082 ,  A61H2201/5084 ,  A61H2201/5092 ,  A61H2201/5097 ,  A61M16/00 ,  A61M16/0009 ,  A61M16/0051 ,  A61M16/0057 ,  A61M16/0069 ,  A61M16/026 ,  A61M2205/15 ,  A61M2205/3306 ,  A61M2205/332 ,  A61M2205/3368 ,  A61M2205/3375 ,  A61M2205/3606 ,  A61M2205/3653 ,  A61M2205/42 ,  A61M2205/8206 ,  A61M2210/1028 ,  A61M2210/1032

Abstract: An embodiment of a system for treating sleep apnea includes a collar, a pump, and a motor. The collar has a vacuum surface and has a sealing surface that is configured to form a seal with a region of a neck of a subject having an airway. The pump is secured to the collar, and is configured to maintain the airway open by drawing a vacuum between the vacuum surface of the collar and a region of a throat of the subject. And the motor is secured to the collar and is configured to drive the pump. As compared to existing systems (e.g., a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) system) for treating sleep apnea, the above described system may be more portable, more comfortable, may be less likely to require adjustment while a subject using the system is asleep, and, therefore, may be less likely to awaken the subject.

Abstract translation: 用于治疗睡眠呼吸暂停的系统的实施例包括套环，泵和马达。 套环具有真空表面并且具有密封表面，该密封表面被配置为与具有气道的受试者的颈部的区域形成密封。 泵被固定到套环上，并且构造成通过在套环的真空表面和被检体的喉部区域之间抽真空来保持气道打开。 并且电机固定在轴环上并配置为驱动泵。 与用于治疗睡眠呼吸暂停的现有系统（例如，持续气道正压（CPAP）系统）相比，上述系统可能更便携，更舒适，在使用该系统的受试者睡着时可能不太需要调整 因此，可能不太可能唤醒主题。

公开(公告)号：WO2009086559A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-09

申请号：PCT/US2009/000005

申请日：2009-01-02

Applicant: SEARETE LLC ,  BOWERS, Jeffrey, A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth, G. ,  CHAN, Alistair, K. ,  GATES, William, III ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel, Y. ,  KARE, Jordin, T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan, P. ,  SALTER, Stephen, H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence, T. ,  WATTENBURG, Willard, H. ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria, Y.H.

Inventor： BOWERS, Jeffrey, A. ,  CALDEIRA, Kenneth, G. ,  CHAN, Alistair, K. ,  GATES, William, III ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  ISHIKAWA, Muriel, Y. ,  KARE, Jordin, T. ,  LATHAM, John ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan, P. ,  SALTER, Stephen, H. ,  TEGREENE, Clarence, T. ,  WATTENBURG, Willard, H. ,  WOOD, Lowell, L., Jr. ,  WOOD, Victoria, Y.H.

IPC: A01G15/00

CPC classification number: A01G15/00 ,  B63B35/00 ,  E02B1/003 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06Q40/08 ,  Y02A10/48 ,  Y02E10/28 ,  Y02E10/38 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/8593

Abstract: A system is described generally for providing a structure or structures for altering water surface temperature. The system includes a holding vessel configured to hold water. The holding vessel has at least one wall coupled to a lowermost portion. The at least one wall extends above the water level and the lowermost portion is configured to be submerged. At least one conduit extends from the lower side of the holding vessel. The at least one conduit has a length extending to a depth at which a property of water at the depth is substantially different from that of the water at the surface.

Abstract translation: 通常描述一种用于提供用于改变水表面温度的结构或结构的系统。 该系统包括构造成保持水的保持容器。 保持容器具有联接到最下部分的至少一个壁。 所述至少一个壁在水平面上方延伸，并且最下部被构造成被浸没。 至少一个导管从保持容器的下侧延伸。 所述至少一个管道具有延伸到所述深度处的水的性质与所述表面处的水的性质基本上不同的深度的长度。

公开(公告)号：WO2014105561A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/076094

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

IPC: A01G7/02 ,  A01G7/00

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: 提供了用于减少一段时间内植物消耗的水量，隔离二氧化碳和产生电力的方法和制品，其中每种方法包括向植物提供包含至少约0.1（wt / wt / 体积/体积％CO2和/或至少约0.1重量/重量％的产生CO 2的组合物。 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：WO2014085329A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：PCT/US2013/071695

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: CALDEIRA, Kenneth, G. ,  CHAN, Alistair, K. ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  KARE, Jordin, T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan, P. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

Inventor： CALDEIRA, Kenneth, G. ,  CHAN, Alistair, K. ,  HYDE, Roderick, A. ,  KARE, Jordin, T. ,  MYHRVOLD, Nathan, P. ,  WHITMER, Charles ,  WOOD, Lowell L., Jr.

IPC: D06F58/10 ,  D06F58/26 ,  D06F58/28

CPC classification number: D06F58/206 ,  D06F58/02 ,  D06F58/28 ,  D06F2058/2819 ,  D06F2058/2829 ,  D06F2058/287 ,  D06F2058/289

Abstract: A dryer including a housing, a drying chamber disposed within the housing, and a heating element coupled to the housing. The dryer further includes an intake configured to supply intake air to the drying chamber and an exhaust vent configured to vent exhaust air out of the drying chamber. The intake, the drying chamber, and the exhaust vent define an air flow path from the intake through the drying chamber and out the exhaust vent. The dryer includes a heat exchanger and a heat pump having a condenser. The heat exchanger and the heat pump are each configured to absorb thermal energy from the exhaust air and transfer the thermal energy to the intake air. The air flow path is configured such that the intake air is heated directly or indirectly by the heat exchanger prior to the intake air being further heated directly or indirectly by the condenser. The air flow path is configured such that the intake air is further heated directly or indirectly by the condenser prior to the intake air entering the drying chamber.

Abstract translation: 一种干燥机，包括壳体，设置在壳体内的干燥室，以及耦合到壳体的加热元件。 干燥器还包括配置成向干燥室供应吸入空气的入口和被配置为将排出空气排出干燥室的排气口。 进气口，干燥室和排气口限定从入口通过干燥室的空气流动路径，并排出排气口。 干燥机包括热交换器和具有冷凝器的热泵。 热交换器和热泵各自被配置为从排气吸收热能并将热能传递到进气。 空气流动路径构造成使得在进气通过冷凝器直接或间接进一步加热之前，进气直接或间接地被热交换器加热。 空气流动路径构造成使得进气在吸入空气进入干燥室之前由冷凝器直接或间接进一步加热。