公开(公告)号：US06468417B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09483305

申请日：2000-01-14

Applicant: Joseph A. Biscardi ,  Kamala R. Krishna ,  John M. Rosenbaum ,  Nadine L. Yenni ,  R. Larry Howell

Inventor： Joseph A. Biscardi ,  Kamala R. Krishna ,  John M. Rosenbaum ,  Nadine L. Yenni ,  R. Larry Howell

IPC: C10G2500

CPC classification number: C10G25/00 ,  C10G67/06

Abstract: A dewaxed oil having a tendency to form a haze at ambient or sub-ambient temperatures is contacted with a solid adsorbent to remove at least a portion of the haze precursors, thereby reducing the haze-forming tendency of the dewaxed oil.

Abstract translation: 在环境温度或亚环境温度下具有形成雾度的脱蜡油与固体吸附剂接触以除去至少一部分雾状前体，从而降低脱蜡油的雾度形成倾向。

公开(公告)号：US20120217206A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-30

申请号：US13218409

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Robert S. Brown, III ,  Robert S. Brown, IV ,  Larry Howell, JR.

Inventor： Robert S. Brown, III ,  Robert S. Brown, IV ,  Larry Howell, JR.

IPC: C02F1/00

CPC classification number: E02B15/046 ,  C02F1/40 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  E02B15/00 ,  E02B15/048

Abstract: The present application is directed to a system for collecting surface material in marine environments, comprising (1) one or more arm members extendable from an operation platform; (2) at least one sprayer releasably attachable to a distal end of at least one arm member; (3) at least one skimmer releasably attachable to a distal end of at least one arm member, the skimmer being operationally configured to collect material from a water surface; and (4) a fluid delivery means in fluid communication with the sprayer, the sprayer being operationally configured for linear discharge of fluid to a target, the direction of fluid discharge being adjustable in relation to the location of the operation platform.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及一种用于在海洋环境中收集表面材料的系统，包括（1）一个或多个可从操作平台延伸的臂构件; （2）至少一个可释放地附接到至少一个臂构件的远端的喷雾器; （3）至少一个可拆卸地附接到至少一个臂构件的远端的撇渣器，所述撇渣器可操作地构造成从水表面收集材料; 和（4）与所述喷雾器流体连通的流体输送装置，所述喷雾器可操作地构造成用于将流体线性排放到目标物，所述流体排放方向相对于所述操作平台的位置是可调节的。

公开(公告)号：US20080036478A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11875024

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Robert Messenger ,  Timothy McLain ,  Jeffrey Anderson ,  Larry Howell

Inventor： Robert Messenger ,  Timothy McLain ,  Jeffrey Anderson ,  Larry Howell

IPC: G01V3/18 ,  G01P15/00

CPC classification number: G01P15/0891 ,  G01D5/18 ,  G01P15/123 ,  G01P15/125 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  G11C23/00 ,  H01H59/0009 ,  H01H2001/0042

Abstract: A micromechanical device may include one or more piezoresistive elements whose electrical resistance changes in response to externally or internally induced strain. The present invention leverages the piezoresistive properties of such devices to sense the positional state of the device. A sensing circuit may be integrated into the device that senses an electrical resistance of at least a portion of the micromechanical device and provides information regarding the positional state of the micromechanical device. The micromechanical device may be a compliant device that includes relatively flexible members such as mechanical beams or ribbons. The positional states may be continuous positional states (such as the position of an actuator) or discreet positional states (such as the positional state of a bistable memory device). In certain embodiments, the micromechanical device is a threshold detector that latches to a particular stable configuration when an applied force exceeds a selected value.

Abstract translation: 微机械装置可以包括一个或多个压阻元件，其电阻响应于外部或内部诱发的应变而改变。 本发明利用这种装置的压阻特性来感测装置的位置状态。 感测电路可以集成到该装置中，该装置感测微机械装置的至少一部分的电阻并且提供关于微机械装置的位置状态的信息。 微机械装置可以是包括诸如机械梁或带的相对柔性的构件的柔性装置。 位置状态可以是连续的位置状态（例如致动器的位置）或离散的位置状态（例如双稳态存储器件的位置状态）。 在某些实施例中，微机械装置是阈值检测器，当所施加的力超过选定值时，阈值检测器锁定到特定的稳定配置。