Subsea power source, methods, and systems

    公开(公告)号:US09273663B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US13374910

    申请日:2012-01-23

    Abstract: Subsea power sources and related systems include a housing having at least one first magnetic member, an internal member having at least one second magnetic member, and at least one elastic member positioned in the housing. Movement of the one or more second magnetic members relative to the one or more first magnetic members, which can be obtained by positioning the power source in a subsea environment such that forces therein contact and move the housing or internal member, produces an electromagnetic output for powering a subsea object. Contact between the internal member and one or more elastic members causes the one or more elastic members to impart a force to the internal member to facilitate continued movement and power generation. Power generated in this manner or through other means is usable to operate a subsea kill plant, usable to kill a well or operate a subsea blowout preventer.

    Convertible Bed Frame and Convertible Cover
    12.
    发明申请
    Convertible Bed Frame and Convertible Cover 审中-公开
    可转换床架和可转换盖

    公开(公告)号:US20160015186A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-21

    申请号:US14736251

    申请日:2015-06-10

    Applicant: David Wright

    Inventor: David Wright

    Abstract: A bed frame and cover that is capably joinable to another bed frame and cover and capably disjoinable from another bed frame and cover and of which comprises a mattress supporting plate which is capable of moving vertically within the cover. The cover is a unified structure of walls and a roof with pivotally connected doors that capably form an enclosure around the plate or of which are stowable on the roof. The entire cover is capable of 360 degree bi-directional rotation around the entire plate as well as vertical movement. A capably pivotable mattress attachment is stowable under the plate or extends to form a contiguous mattress surface of which is supported by rods that connect to another bed frame and cover. The bed frame and cover is capable of a multitude of configurations dependent on bed frame, mattress attachment and the cover's optional positioning.

    Abstract translation: 床框架和盖子,其可以可连接到另一个床架和盖子,并且可以从另一个床架和盖子可拆卸地脱离,并且其包括能够在盖子内垂直移动的床垫支撑板。 盖子是一个统一的墙壁结构和一个可枢转连接的门的屋顶,可以围绕板形成一个外壳,或者它们可以收纳在屋顶上。 整个盖子能够围绕整个板材360度双向旋转以及垂直运动。 可以枢转的床垫附件可收纳在板下面或延伸以形成邻接的床垫表面,其由连接到另一床架和盖的杆支撑。 床架和盖子能够根据床架,床垫附件和盖子的可选定位进行多种配置。

    APPARATUS FOR CLEANING LINES ON A PLAYING SURFACE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, OTHER HANDLE ENHANCEMENTS
    13.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS FOR CLEANING LINES ON A PLAYING SURFACE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS, OTHER HANDLE ENHANCEMENTS 审中-公开
    用于清洁表面和相关方法的清洁装置,其他手柄增强

    公开(公告)号:US20150338851A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-26

    申请号:US14817907

    申请日:2015-08-04

    Abstract: An apparatus and method for clearing a playing surface are provided. The apparatus preferably includes a chassis or frame, a sensor connected to the chassis to sense a location of a line on a playing surface that needs to be cleaned, a drive connected to the chassis to drive the chassis in a selected direction of travel, and a handle to facilitate handling by a user. The apparatus also preferably includes a controller connected to the chassis, in communication with the drive, and responsive to the sensor to control the drive to thereby direct the chassis to move along the line that needs to be cleaned in the selected direction of travel and a cleaning device connected to the chassis to clean the line with the chassis is being driven along the line. Associated software is provided as well.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于清除游戏表面的装置和方法。 该装置优选地包括底盘或框架,连接到底盘以感测需要清洁的游戏表面上的线的位置的传感器,连接到底盘以沿所选择的行进方向驱动底盘的驱动器,以及 手柄,方便用户处理。 该装置还优选地包括连接到底盘的与驱动器连通的控制器,并且响应于传感器来控制驱动器,从而引导底架沿着所选择的行进方向上需要清洁的线移动,并且 连接到机箱的清洁设备与机箱的清洁线路正在沿着线路驱动。 还提供了相关的软件。

    Video gaming equipments with alternative purchasable bonus events
    14.
    发明授权
    Video gaming equipments with alternative purchasable bonus events 有权
    具有替代购买奖励活动的视频游戏设备

    公开(公告)号:US08851965B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US13453728

    申请日:2012-04-23

    CPC classification number: G07F17/3244

    Abstract: A wagering game is played on processor-based gaming apparatus including: providing a gaming apparatus of processor, video display and gaming input system; after a wager, the processor executes code to play a first wagering game and display images associated with the first wagering game on the video display; when the processor recognizes a predefined trigger outcome, bonus play of a second game different from the first wagering game begins; the processor identifies bonus points accumulated during bonus play distinct from any wagering credits; the processor displays at least two distinct bonus events of a first bonus event played on the first wagering game and a second bonus event played on the first wagering game. The first bonus event and the second bonus event being activated by the processor diminishing accumulated bonus points. An amount of bonus points needed to activate the first bonus event is different from an amount of points needed to activate the second bonus event.

    Abstract translation: 在基于处理器的游戏设备上播放投注游戏,包括:提供处理器,视频显示和游戏输入系统的游戏设备; 在下注之后,处理器执行代码以播放第一投注游戏并在视频显示器上显示与第一投注游戏相关联的图像; 当处理器识别预定义的触发结果时,开始与第一投注游戏不同的第二游戏的奖励游戏; 处理器确定奖金游戏积累的奖励积分与任何投注信用不同; 处理器显示在第一投注游戏上玩的第一奖励事件和在第一投注游戏上玩的第二奖金事件的至少两个不同的奖励事件。 处理器激活的第一个红利事件和第二个红利事件减少累积的积分。 激活第一奖励事件所需的奖励积分不同于激活第二奖励事件所需的积分数量。

    Method and apparatus for producing power and hydrogen
    15.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for producing power and hydrogen 有权
    用于生产电力和氢气的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08752390B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-17

    申请号:US12835084

    申请日:2010-07-13

    Abstract: Both power and H2 are produced from a gaseous mixture, comprising H2 and CO2, using first and second pressure swing adsorption (PSA) systems in series. The gaseous mixture is fed at super-atmospheric pressure to the first PSA system, which comprises adsorbent that selectively adsorbs CO2 at said pressure, and CO2 is adsorbed, thereby providing an H2-enriched mixture at super-atmospheric pressure. A fuel stream is formed from a portion of the H2-enriched mixture, which is combusted and the combustion effluent expanded to generate power. Another portion of the H2-enriched mixture is sent to the second PSA system, which comprises adsorbent that selectively adsorbs CO2 at super-atmospheric pressure, and CO2 is adsorbed, thereby providing a high purity H2 product. In preferred embodiments, the division of H2-enriched mixture between forming the fuel stream and being fed to the second PSA system is adjustable.

    Abstract translation: 功率和H2均由使用第一和第二变压吸附(PSA)系统的气态混合物(包括H 2和CO 2)产生。 气体混合物在超大气压下进料到第一PSA系统,其包括在所述压力下选择性吸附CO 2的吸附剂,并且CO 2被吸附,从而在超大气压下提供富含H2的混合物。 燃料流由富含H2的混合物的一部分形成,其被燃烧并且燃烧流出物膨胀以产生动力。 将另一部分富H2混合物送至第二PSA系统,其包括在超大气压下选择性吸附CO 2的吸附剂,并且吸收CO 2,从而提供高纯度H 2产物。 在优选的实施方案中,形成燃料流并且被供给到第二PSA系统之间的富氢混合物的分配是可调节的。

    Optical sensors including surface modified phase-change materials for detection of chemical, biological and explosive compounds
    16.
    发明授权
    Optical sensors including surface modified phase-change materials for detection of chemical, biological and explosive compounds 有权
    光学传感器包括用于检测化学,生物和爆炸性化合物的表面改性相变材料

    公开(公告)号:US08586371B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-19

    申请号:US12712048

    申请日:2010-02-24

    CPC classification number: G01N21/554 B82Y30/00 G01N21/171

    Abstract: A sensor device includes an optical limiting structure including a metal layer with at least one metal particle having a size no greater than about 1500 nanometers, and a phase-change material layer disposed adjacent at least a portion of the metal layer, the phase-change material layer including a phase-change material, and a dendritic-metal layer disposed over at least a portion of the phase-change material layer of the optical limiting structure, the dendritic-metal layer including an organic compound including branching chain amino acid groups attached to a metal structure. The optical limiting structure is configured to transition from a first optical state to a second optical state when the phase-change material is heated above a critical temperature, with transmittance of light at a predetermined wavelength through the optical limiting structure being lower at the second optical state of the optical limiting structure in relation to the first optical state of the optical limiting structure.

    Abstract translation: 传感器装置包括光学限制结构,该光学限制结构包括具有至少一个尺寸不大于约1500纳米的金属颗粒的金属层,以及邻近金属层的至少一部分设置的相变材料层,相变 包含相变材料的材料层和设置在所述光学限制结构的所述相变材料层的至少一部分上的树突状金属层,所述树枝状金属层包括附着有支链氨基酸的有机化合物 到金属结构。 光学限制结构被配置为当相变材料被加热到临界温度以上时,从第一光学状态转变到第二光学状态,通过光学限制结构的光在预定波长处的透射率在第二光学 相对于光学限制结构的第一光学状态的光学限制结构的状态。

    Modular table system
    17.
    发明授权
    Modular table system 有权
    模块化桌面系统

    公开(公告)号:US08550015B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-08

    申请号:US13519664

    申请日:2010-12-29

    Applicant: David Wright

    Inventor: David Wright

    CPC classification number: A47B3/06 A47B87/002 A47B2200/12 F16B12/52

    Abstract: A modular office system for work stations includes at least one generally planar horizontal work top having a work surface and an opposed under surface. A plurality of legs are attached to the work top by a plurality of leg attachment structures. Each leg attachment structure has a first side which is attached to the under surface of the horizontal work top and a second side which is attached to one of the plurality of legs. A horizontal connection member interconnects the leg attachment structure of one work top to a leg attachment structure of another work top. A vertical connection member is attachable to the leg attachment structure and includes a vertically extending portion for securing a panel thereto. The vertical connection member has a slot for passage of the horizontal connection member therethrough to permit attachment of one work top to another work top with the vertical attachment member attached to the leg attachment structure.

    Abstract translation: 用于工作站的模块化办公室系统包括至少一个大致平面的水平工作台面,其具有工作表面和相对的下表面。 多个腿部通过多个腿部附接结构附接到工作台面。 每个腿部附接结构具有附接到水平工作顶部的下表面的第一侧和附接到多个腿中的一个的第二侧。 水平连接构件将一个工作顶部的腿部附接结构与另一个工作顶部的腿部附接结构相互连接。 垂直连接构件可附接到腿部附接结构,并且包括用于将面板固定到其上的垂直延伸部分。 垂直连接构件具有用于水平连接构件穿过其中的槽,以允许将一个工作台附接到另一个工作台面,其中垂直附接构件附接到腿部附接结构。

    Method for providing packet framing in a communication system

    公开(公告)号:US08483259B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-09

    申请号:US12581824

    申请日:2009-10-19

    Applicant: David Wright

    Inventor: David Wright

    CPC classification number: H04J13/0022 H04J13/16

    Abstract: An improved method of framing data packets in a direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) system that uses one pseudo-noise code (PN-Code) to frame the packet with a start-of-packet (SOP) and end-of-packet (EOP) indicator, and a different PN-Code to encode the data payload. Furthermore, the SOP is represented by the framing PN-Code, and the EOP is represented by the inverse of the framing PN-Code. This method creates a robust framing system that enables a DSSS system to operate with a low threshold of detection, thus maximizing transmission range even in noisy environments. Additionally, the PN-Code used for the SOP and EOP indicators can be used to indicate an acknowledgement response.

    MODULAR TABLE SYSTEM
    19.
    发明申请
    MODULAR TABLE SYSTEM 有权
    模块化表系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130074744A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-28

    申请号:US13519664

    申请日:2010-12-29

    Applicant: David Wright

    Inventor: David Wright

    CPC classification number: A47B3/06 A47B87/002 A47B2200/12 F16B12/52

    Abstract: A modular office system for work stations includes at least one generally planar horizontal work top having a work surface and an opposed under surface. A plurality of legs are attached to the work top by a plurality of leg attachment structures. Each leg attachment structure has a first side which is attached to the under surface of the horizontal work top and a second side which is attached to one of the plurality of legs. A horizontal connection member interconnects the leg attachment structure of one work top to a leg attachment structure of another work top. A vertical connection member is attachable to the leg attachment structure and includes a vertically extending portion for securing a panel thereto. The vertical connection member has a slot for passage of the horizontal connection member therethrough to permit attachment of one work top to another work top with the vertical attachment member attached to the leg attachment structure.

    Abstract translation: 用于工作站的模块化办公室系统包括至少一个大致平面的水平工作台面,其具有工作表面和相对的下表面。 多个腿部通过多个腿部附接结构附接到工作台面。 每个腿部附接结构具有附接到水平工作顶部的下表面的第一侧和附接到多个腿中的一个的第二侧。 水平连接构件将一个工作顶部的腿部附接结构与另一个工作顶部的腿部附接结构相互连接。 垂直连接构件可附接到腿部附接结构,并且包括用于将面板固定到其上的垂直延伸部分。 垂直连接构件具有用于水平连接构件穿过其中的槽,以允许将一个工作台附接到另一个工作台面,其中垂直附接构件附接到腿部附接结构。

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