公开(公告)号：US20120019378A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US12843300

申请日：2010-07-26

Applicant: Eric K. WATSON ,  Timothy A. Hamel ,  Richard DeVos ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Charles Dawes ,  Michael Kello ,  Rajendra Prasad Gottipati ,  Donald Ganiere ,  Steven Keith Root

Inventor： Eric K. WATSON ,  Timothy A. Hamel ,  Richard DeVos ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Charles Dawes ,  Michael Kello ,  Rajendra Prasad Gottipati ,  Donald Ganiere ,  Steven Keith Root

IPC: G08C17/02

CPC classification number: H04L43/0817 ,  H04L12/2825 ,  H04L12/2829

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring an appliance is disclosed. The method includes establishing a wireless communication connection between a communication module in an appliance and a communication network, transmitting operational data in real-time from the appliance to an external monitoring system over the communication network, determining a status of a component of the appliance from the real-time operational data, and if a failure mode of the component is detected, initiating a service protocol corresponding to the component.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于监视器具的方法和系统。 该方法包括在设备中的通信模块和通信网络之间建立无线通信连接，通过通信网络从设备实时地将操作数据传输到外部监控系统，从设备的组件的状态确定设备的状态 实时操作数据，并且如果检测到组件的故障模式，则启动与组件相对应的服务协议。

公开(公告)号：US20120011705A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-19

申请号：US12929261

申请日：2011-01-11

Applicant: John D. DeNuzzio ,  Steven Keith ,  Lawrence A. Monahan ,  Phyllis Palmer ,  Bill Stewart ,  Todd M. Chelak ,  Robert E. West ,  William Allen ,  Frederick Karl ,  Lee Griswold

Inventor： John D. DeNuzzio ,  Steven Keith ,  Lawrence A. Monahan ,  Phyllis Palmer ,  Bill Stewart ,  Todd M. Chelak ,  Robert E. West ,  William Allen ,  Frederick Karl ,  Lee Griswold

IPC: H05K13/00 ,  B23P11/00

CPC classification number: A61B5/1486 ,  A61B5/150022 ,  A61B5/150305 ,  A61B5/150358 ,  A61B5/150412 ,  A61B5/150503 ,  A61B5/150618 ,  A61B5/150725 ,  A61B5/15107 ,  A61B5/15117 ,  A61B5/1519 ,  A61B5/15194 ,  A61B2562/0295 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A lancing device integrated with a sensing strip and method of making and using the same are provided. A lance and analyte sensing strip are combined in a single, preferably disposable, device. In a preferred embodiment, a slot is provided in a support member so the lance can be engaged by a lance driver and driven into the skin producing a bodily fluid sample from a wound. The sensing area of the sensing strip is adjacent to the wound location reducing dexterity requirements for patients.

Abstract translation: 提供了与传感带集成的穿刺装置及其制造和使用方法。 喷枪和分析物感测带组合在单个，优选一次性的装置中。 在优选实施例中，在支撑构件中设置狭槽，使得喷枪可以由喷枪驱动器接合并被驱动到皮肤中，从伤口产生体液样品。 传感带的传感区域与伤口位置相邻，可减少对患者的灵活性要求。

公开(公告)号：US20110302802A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12797311

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Joshua S. Wiseman ,  Michael F. Finch ,  Jerrod Aaron Kappler ,  Steven Keith Root ,  Chad Helms ,  Peter Pepe

Inventor： Joshua S. Wiseman ,  Michael F. Finch ,  Jerrod Aaron Kappler ,  Steven Keith Root ,  Chad Helms ,  Peter Pepe

IPC: F26B3/02 ,  F24C11/00 ,  F26B19/00 ,  F26B25/06

CPC classification number: D06F58/203

Abstract: A clothes dryer operates on at least one of first and second sources of power or fuel. The clothes dryer has a housing with a drum that receives associated laundry and a blower assembly for selectively circulating air in the drum to dry the laundry. The dryer is configured for connection with an associated first source of fuel/power for a first heater (e.g., electric) and additionally configured for connection with a different type, associated second source of fuel/power for a second heater (e.g., combustible fuel). Typically, the clothes dryer is adapted for both an electrical connection and a combustible fuel connection. A controller receives a signal or data from an external source indicative of price and usage operation of a particular power source. The controller can then provide an output that prompts the consumer for selection of different modes of operation using the first heater, second heater, or a combination of both.

Abstract translation: 干衣机在第一和第二电源或燃料中的至少一个上操作。 干衣机具有壳体，其具有容纳相关衣物的滚筒和用于选择性地循环滚筒中的空气以烘干衣物的鼓风机组件。 干燥器被配置为与用于第一加热器（例如，电）的相关联的第一燃料源/功率连接，并且另外配置为与用于第二加热器（例如，可燃燃料）的不同类型的相关联的第二燃料源/功率连接 ）。 通常，干衣机适用于电连接和可燃燃料连接。 控制器从外部源接收指示特定电源的价格和使用操作的信号或数据。 然后，控制器可以提供输出，其使用第一加热器，第二加热器或两者的组合来提示消费者选择不同的操作模式。

公开(公告)号：US20110284200A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-24

申请号：US12785118

申请日：2010-05-21

Applicant: James Thomas Gooden ,  Jianping Zhang ,  Steven Keith Plumb ,  David Spuller

Inventor： James Thomas Gooden ,  Jianping Zhang ,  Steven Keith Plumb ,  David Spuller

IPC: F28F27/00 ,  G05D23/19

CPC classification number: F16H57/0413 ,  B60K11/06 ,  F16H57/0475

Abstract: A method for controlling the temperature of transmission fluid in a motor vehicle includes operating in an automatic transmission fluid cooling mode, a heater priority mode entered by disabling automatic transmission fluid heating, and an automatic transmission fluid heating mode which includes sending hot engine coolant to a heat exchanger for heating the automatic transmission fluid by transferring heat from the hot engine coolant to the automatic transmission fluid. The method switches to from a heater priority mode to a transmission heating mode base on a number of sensed conditions including sensed automatic fluid transmission temperature. The method also includes an automatic transmission fluid temperature regulating mode including measuring an automatic transmission fluid temperature and switching between the cooling mode and the heating mode based measured temperature.

Abstract translation: 用于控制机动车辆中的变速器流体的温度的方法包括以自动变速器油冷却模式操作，通过禁止自动变速器油液加热而进入的加热器优先模式，以及自动变速箱液体加热模式，其包括将热机冷却剂发送到 热交换器，用于通过将热量从热发动机冷却剂传递到自动变速器流体来加热自动变速器油。 该方法基于包括检测到的自动流体传输温度的感测条件的数量，从加热器优先模式切换到传输加热模式。 该方法还包括自动变速器油温调节模式，包括测量自动变速器油温度，并根据测量温度在冷却模式和加热模式之间切换。

公开(公告)号：US20110240269A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12752812

申请日：2010-04-01

Applicant: Steven Keith Mackenzie

Inventor： Steven Keith Mackenzie

IPC: F28D7/10

CPC classification number: F28D7/10 ,  E03C1/00 ,  E03C2001/005 ,  F28D7/0025 ,  F28D21/0012 ,  F28F9/26 ,  F28F13/00 ,  F28F2275/08 ,  Y02B30/566

Abstract: A waste water heat recovery system may include a waste water conduit, a plurality of heat exchanger modules, an inlet manifold, and an outlet manifold. The plurality of heat exchanger modules may be disposed on an outer surface of the waste water conduit. Each of the plurality of heat exchanger modules may include a first conduction member, a second conduction member, and a serpentine potable water conduit seated between the first and second conduction members. The inlet manifold may receive potable water from a water source and may be fluidly connected to an inlet of the potable water conduit of each of the plurality of heat exchanger modules. The outlet manifold may be fluidly connected to an outlet of the potable water conduit of each of the plurality of heat exchanger modules.

Abstract translation: 废水热回收系统可以包括废水管道，多个热交换器模块，入口歧管和出口歧管。 多个热交换器模块可以设置在废水管道的外表面上。 多个热交换器模块中的每一个可以包括第一导电构件，第二导电构件和位于第一和第二导电构件之间的蛇形饮用水导管。 入口歧管可以从水源接收饮用水，并且可以流体地连接到多个热交换器模块中的每一个的饮用水管道的入口。 出口歧管可以流体地连接到多个热交换器模块中的每一个的饮用水管道的出口。

公开(公告)号：US20100187219A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：US12559654

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: John K. Besore ,  Jeff Donald Drake ,  Michael F. Finch ,  Darin Franks ,  John Joseph Roetker ,  Steven Keith Root ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Eric K. Watson

Inventor： John K. Besore ,  Jeff Donald Drake ,  Michael F. Finch ,  Darin Franks ,  John Joseph Roetker ,  Steven Keith Root ,  Natarajan Venkatakrishnan ,  Eric K. Watson

IPC: H05B1/02 ,  F24H1/18 ,  F24C11/00

CPC classification number: G05B13/02 ,  F25D21/04 ,  G06Q50/06 ,  H02J3/14 ,  H02J13/0075 ,  H02J2003/146 ,  Y02B70/3225 ,  Y02B70/3266 ,  Y02B70/3275 ,  Y02B90/2653 ,  Y04S20/222 ,  Y04S20/224 ,  Y04S20/242 ,  Y04S20/244 ,  Y04S40/126 ,  Y10T307/406 ,  Y10T307/438 ,  Y10T307/469

Abstract: A water heater comprises a body defining a chamber for holding water to be heated, an inlet opening and an outlet opening in communication with the chamber for flowing water therethrough and one or more power consuming features/functions including a heater for heating the water within the chamber. A controller is operatively connected to the one or more power consuming features/functions. The controller is configured to receive and process a signal indicative of a utility state. The controller operates the water heater in one of a plurality of operating modes, including at least a normal operating mode and an energy savings mode, in response to the received signal. The controller is configured to at least one of selectively adjust and deactivate at least one of the one or more power consuming features/functions to reduce power consumption of the water heater in the energy savings mode.

Abstract translation: 热水器包括：本体，其限定用于容纳待加热水的室，与室连通以使水流过的入口开口和出口，以及一个或多个功率消耗特征/功能，包括用于加热水中的水的加热器 房间。 控制器可操作地连接到一个或多个功耗特征/功能。 控制器被配置为接收和处理指示公用状态的信号。 响应于所接收的信号，控制器以多种操作模式中的一种操作热水器，其包括至少正常操作模式和节能模式。 控制器被配置为至少一个选择性地调节和去激活一个或多个功耗特征/功能中的至少一个，以减少节能模式中热水器的功耗。

公开(公告)号：US07293400B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-13

申请号：US10956808

申请日：2004-09-30

Applicant: Avinash Vinayak Taware ,  Teeporn Paul Tanpitukpongse ,  Andrew Todd Lehmann ,  Kenneth Paul Meiners ,  Steven Keith Handelsman ,  Richard Bradford Hook ,  Michael Richard Durling ,  Peter Thomas Harrison ,  William Lee Barrow

Inventor： Avinash Vinayak Taware ,  Teeporn Paul Tanpitukpongse ,  Andrew Todd Lehmann ,  Kenneth Paul Meiners ,  Steven Keith Handelsman ,  Richard Bradford Hook ,  Michael Richard Durling ,  Peter Thomas Harrison ,  William Lee Barrow

IPC: F02C9/00

CPC classification number: G05B9/02 ,  G05B23/024 ,  G05B23/0297 ,  G05B2219/34477 ,  G05B2219/37325

Abstract: A method of monitoring a physical parameter comprises receiving a sensor signal representative of an actual value from each of a plurality of sensors. The method further comprises calculating confidence value for each sensed value and a weighted average of actual values of the sensor signal by weighting each sensed value by the respective confidence value. The weighted average is used to determine a corresponding value of the sensed parameter.

Abstract translation: 监测物理参数的方法包括从多个传感器中的每一个接收代表实际值的传感器信号。 该方法还包括通过将每个感测值加权相应的置信度值来计算每个感测值的置信度值和传感器信号的实际值的加权平均值。 加权平均值用于确定感测参数的对应值。

公开(公告)号：US09881064B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US13420919

申请日：2012-03-15

Applicant: Matthew Gordon Marum ,  Samuel George Padgett ,  Steven Keith Speicher ,  Michael John Tabb

Inventor： Matthew Gordon Marum ,  Samuel George Padgett ,  Steven Keith Speicher ,  Michael John Tabb

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F17/30554

Abstract: Described are systems and methods for changing query result data graphically displayed on an electronic device. A query of a data repository is performed. A graphical representation of a set of query results identified from the query is displayed. The query results include a plurality of query result records. The graphical representation includes a first node corresponding to a first record field value and a second node corresponding to a second record field value. A region proximal to the first node displays a query result record having the first record field value. A query result record having the first record field value is selected. A field value of a selected query result record is changed from the first record field value to the second record field value by transitioning the selected query result record to a region proximal to the second node.

公开(公告)号：US09784379B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US14984447

申请日：2015-12-30

Applicant: Steven Keith Slocum

Inventor： Steven Keith Slocum

IPC: F16K15/20 ,  F16K15/18

CPC classification number: F16K15/185 ,  B60C29/06 ,  F16K15/20 ,  F16K15/202

Abstract: This invention is a device designed to deflate rubber rafts, inner tubes, air mattresses and other inflatable objects equipped with cut-check valves or self-closing squeeze valves. The device is constructed of a rigid material, the body of which is comprised of a slender conical shape, terminating in a perpendicular T shaped handle. A tapered air gap runs through the core of the slender conical body along the vertical axis of the device. When inserted into said valves, the smooth rounded tip of the device safely penetrates the cut-check or flap portion of the valve, allowing air to flow from the inflatable object, through the device, and into the atmosphere. The tapered body is compatible with valves of various size diameters. When inserted into said valves, friction ensures the device will remain firmly seated inside said valves allowing hands free deflation.

公开(公告)号：US09428854B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US12847765

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: David Scott Dunn ,  Steven Keith Root ,  Robert Anthony Saling ,  Steven Chadwick Koepke ,  Andres Guillermo Ruiz

Inventor： David Scott Dunn ,  Steven Keith Root ,  Robert Anthony Saling ,  Steven Chadwick Koepke ,  Andres Guillermo Ruiz

IPC: D06F35/00 ,  D06F33/02 ,  D06F37/20 ,  D06F58/28

CPC classification number: D06F33/02 ,  D06F35/007 ,  D06F37/203 ,  D06F2058/2861 ,  D06F2204/065 ,  D06F2204/084 ,  D06F2204/086

Abstract: A washing machine including a suspension system is provided. The suspension system includes a wash tub, a basket rotatably coupled within the wash tub, and a drive and motor assembly. The washing machine further includes a controller configured initiate a spin cycle by increasing a spin speed of the basket to a target spin speed, identify an out-of-balance load prior to reaching the target spin speed, and limit the spin speed of the basket to a spin speed lower than a natural frequency of the suspension system for a predefined period of time.

Abstract translation: 提供一种包括悬挂系统的洗衣机。 悬挂系统包括洗涤桶，可旋转地联接在洗涤桶内的篮，以及驱动和马达组件。 洗衣机还包括控制器，其配置为通过将篮子的旋转速度提高到目标旋转速度来启动旋转循环，在达到目标旋转速度之前识别失衡负载，并限制篮子的旋转速度 达到低于悬架系统的固有频率的旋转速度预定的时间段。