公开(公告)号：US07126446B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US10480367

申请日：2002-06-14

Applicant: Larry Howell ,  Nathan Masters

Inventor： Larry Howell ,  Nathan Masters

IPC: H01H51/22

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  B81B3/0054 ,  H01H61/02 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2061/006

Abstract: A micromechanism (104) with two unique, stable configurations is disclosed. The micromechanism (104) has a base member (120) and a shuttle (122) designed to move in linear fashion. The shuttle (122) is coupled to the base member (120) via a coupling (26) in which flexible members (50, 52) are placed under axial tension in addition to bending. The coupling (26) also has a compressive member (54) that is compressed as the flexible members (50, 52) are placed in tension. The shuttle (122) has a displacement between the stable configurations that is suitable for use with thermomechanical microactuators and microswitching applications. Such a micromechanism may have multiple couplings (26), which may be disposed on either side of the shuttle (122) and may be attached to multiple base members (120). An electric return signal may be applied to the micromechanism to thermally relax the couplings (26), thereby promoting the micromechanism (104) to return from the second stable configuration to the first stable configuration. Alternatively, a separate return actuator may be used.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有两个独特且稳定的结构的微机械装置（104）。 微机械装置（104）具有底座构件（120）和设计成以线性方式移动的梭子（122）。 梭子（122）经由联接器（26）联接到基座构件（120），柔性构件（50,52）除了弯曲之外还设置有轴向张力。 联接器（26）还具有当柔性构件（50,52）处于张力状态时被压缩的压缩构件（54）。 梭子（122）在适用于热机械微致动器和微动开关应用的稳定构型之间具有位移。 这种微机构可以具有多个联接件（26），其可以设置在梭子（122）的任一侧上并且可以附接到多个基座构件（120）。 可以将电返回信号施加到微机构以热松弛耦合（26），从而促进微机械（104）从第二稳定配置返回到第一稳定配置。 或者，可以使用单独的返回致动器。

公开(公告)号：US20060038434A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10923069

申请日：2004-08-20

Applicant: Larry Howell ,  Shawn Schrecengost

Inventor： Larry Howell ,  Shawn Schrecengost

IPC: A47C7/54

CPC classification number: A01M31/02

Abstract: A foldable shooting chair that will provide a sturdy support for a long gun shooter and includes a tripod base with legs that will fold together. A stool, including a padded seat rotatably mounted on the base and a seat back, support arm and shooting arm carried by and rotatable with the padded seat, the support arm being removable for positioning as a support for either a right or left-handed shooter and as a handle when the tripod legs are folded together.

公开(公告)号：US06982515B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10363243

申请日：2001-09-12

Applicant: Larry Howell ,  Scott Lyon ,  Brent Weight ,  Deanne Clements

Inventor： Larry Howell ,  Scott Lyon ,  Brent Weight ,  Deanne Clements

IPC: H02N10/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0062 ,  B81B3/0054 ,  B81B2201/037 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  H01F2007/068 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2001/0047 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2061/006

Abstract: An apparatus (1) that is capable of a first stable configuration and a second stable configuration is disclosed. The bistable mechanism (10) has a leg (30, 32) that is coupled on one end by a base member (22, 24) and on the other end by a shuttle (20). The leg (30, 32) stores potential energy as it is deflected. The potential energy stored in the leg (30, 32) has a maximum potential energy position with a low potential energy position on either side of the maximum. An apparatus and method are also disclosed for a latching mechanism (910) and the associated method. The latching mechanism (910) is comprised of a grasping member (932), a lock slider (928), and a detent slider (916). These three members (916, 928, 932) operate together to induce a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration by actuating the lock slider (928) in a single direction.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够实现第一稳定配置和第二稳定配置的设备（1）。 双稳态机构（10）具有腿部（30,32），其一端由基部构件（22,24）联接，另一端由梭子（20）联接。 腿部（30,32）在其偏转时存储势能。 存储在腿部（30,32）中的势能具有在最大值两侧具有低势能位置的最大势能位置。 还公开了一种用于锁定机构（910）和相关方法的装置和方法。 锁定机构（910）包括把持件（932），锁定滑块（928）和制动滑块（916）。 这三个构件（916,928,932）通过一致地驱动锁定滑块（928）而一起操作以引起锁定构型和解锁构造。

公开(公告)号：US06468418B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09590441

申请日：2000-06-09

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

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

IPC: C10G2500

CPC classification number: C10G25/00 ,  C10G67/06

Abstract: A base oil feed 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 base oil feed.

Abstract translation: 在环境温度或低于环境温度下具有雾度的基础油进料与固体吸附剂接触以除去至少一部分雾状前体，从而降低基础油进料的雾度形成趋势。

公开(公告)号：US20070028714A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-08

申请号：US11496748

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: Craig Lusk ,  Larry Howell

Inventor： Craig Lusk ,  Larry Howell

IPC: G05G11/00

CPC classification number: G02B7/005 ,  Y10T74/20341 ,  Y10T74/20348

Abstract: A platform actuator includes a substrate, a first, a second, and a third spherical input slider-crank mechanism, wherein each of the first, second, and third spherical input slider crank mechanism is coupled by a first end to said substrate, and a platform is coupled to a second end of each of the first, second, and third spherical input slider-cranks. According to one exemplary embodiment, each of the first, second, and third spherical input slider-crank mechanisms are configured to convert in-plane motion to out-of-plane motion.

Abstract translation: 平台致动器包括基板，第一，第二和第三球形输入滑块 - 曲柄机构，其中第一，第二和第三球形输入滑块曲柄机构中的每一个通过第一端耦合到所述基板，并且 平台耦合到第一，第二和第三球形输入滑块曲柄中的每一个的第二端。 根据一个示例性实施例，第一，第二和第三球形输入滑块 - 曲柄机构中的每一个被配置成将平面内运动转换成平面外运动。

公开(公告)号：US20070023271A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11496747

申请日：2006-07-31

Applicant: Craig Lusk ,  Larry Howell

Inventor： Craig Lusk ,  Larry Howell

IPC: H01H13/14

CPC classification number: H01H1/0036 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2001/0047

Abstract: A spherical bi-stable mechanism includes a planar bi-stable compliant member including an input and an output, and a spherical mechanism member coupled to the output of the first planar bi-stable compliant component. An actuation of the first planar bi-stable compliant member in a first plane is configured to cause the spherical mechanism member to be selectively positioned in a second plane.

Abstract translation: 球形双稳态机构包括平面双稳态顺应构件，其包括输入和输出，以及耦合到第一平面双稳态柔性部件的输出的球面机构构件。 在第一平面中的第一平面双稳态柔顺构件的致动被构造成使球面机构构件选择性地定位在第二平面中。

公开(公告)号：US20060097727A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-11

申请号：US11271541

申请日：2005-11-11

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

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

IPC: G01R31/327

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.

公开(公告)号：US20050073380A1

公开(公告)日：2005-04-07

申请号：US10363243

申请日：2001-09-12

Applicant: Larry Howell ,  Scott Lyon ,  Brent Weight ,  Deanne Clements

Inventor： Larry Howell ,  Scott Lyon ,  Brent Weight ,  Deanne Clements

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  H01F1/00 ,  H01F7/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/0062 ,  B81B3/0054 ,  B81B2201/037 ,  B81B2203/051 ,  B81B2203/053 ,  H01F2007/068 ,  H01H1/0036 ,  H01H61/04 ,  H01H2001/0042 ,  H01H2001/0047 ,  H01H2001/0078 ,  H01H2061/006

Abstract: An apparatus (1) that is capable of a first stable configuration and a second stable configuration is disclosed. The bistable mechanism (10) has a leg (30, 32) that is coupled on one end by a base member (22, 24) and on the other end by a shuttle (20). The leg (30, 32) stores potential energy as it is deflected. The potential energy stored in the leg (30, 32) has a maximum potential energy position with a low potential energy position on either side of the maximum. An apparatus and method are also disclosed for a latching mechanism (910) and the associated method. The latching mechanism (910) is comprised of a grasping member (932), a lock slider (928), and a detent slider (916). These three members (916, 928, 932) operate together to induce a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration by actuating the lock slider (928) in a single direction.

Abstract translation: 公开了能够实现第一稳定配置和第二稳定配置的设备（1）。 双稳态机构（10）具有腿部（30,32），其一端由基部构件（22,24）联接，另一端由梭子（20）联接。 腿部（30,32）在其偏转时存储势能。 存储在腿部（30,32）中的势能具有在最大值两侧具有低势能位置的最大势能位置。 还公开了一种用于锁定机构（910）和相关方法的装置和方法。 锁定机构（910）包括把持件（932），锁定滑块（928）和制动滑块（916）。 这三个构件（916,928,932）通过一致地驱动锁定滑块（928）而一起操作以引起锁定构型和解锁构造。

公开(公告)号：US4696302A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-29

申请号：US764106

申请日：1985-08-09

Applicant: Leigh B. Clark ,  Larry Howell ,  Richard G. Hunter

Inventor： Leigh B. Clark ,  Larry Howell ,  Richard G. Hunter

IPC: A61F7/02 ,  A61F7/03 ,  A61F7/12

CPC classification number: A61F7/03 ,  A61F7/12 ,  A61F2007/0028 ,  A61F2007/0276

Abstract: A device for self-administered treatment of hemorrhoids and other rectal disorders generally comprises an outer vessel including a hollow, thin-walled, flexible elongated tubular body portion having an inner closed end and an outer closed end and dimensioned for manual rectal insertion of the inner end, and having an enlarged stop portion at the outer end to prevent rectal insertion of the outer end and to insure proper positioning during use. The inner end has a portion of larger circumference to prevent expulsion of the device during use by anal spincter action. Chemical components within the outer vessel produce an exothermic reaction. An inner vessel, disposed within the outer vessel, contains at least one of the chemical components, and being facturable upon flexion of the outer vessel, provides for mixture of the chemicals. The device is intended for insertion into the anal canal to raise the temperature of the wall surface to approximately 45.degree. C. In a preferred embodiment dissolution of a salt (calcium chloride) quickly raises the temperature of the device to the desired temperature and hydration of an oxide (calcium oxide) maintains this temperature. The hydation reaction is throttled by mixing the calcium oxide with a hydrophobic agent (lauric acid) and compressing the mixture, and by the presence of the dissolved ionic salt.

Abstract translation: 用于自我治疗痔疮和其他直肠疾病的装置通常包括外部容器，其包括中空的薄壁柔性细长管状体部分，其具有内封闭端和外封闭端，并且尺寸适于手动直肠插入内 并且在外端处具有扩大的止动部分，以防止外端的直肠插入并且在使用期间确保适当的定位。 内端具有较大圆周的一部分，以防止在使用期间通过肛门旋转器作用来排出装置。 外部容器内的化学成分产生放热反应。 设置在外部容器内的内部容器包含至少一种化学成分，并且在外部容器的弯曲时是可加工的，提供了化学品的混合物。 该装置旨在插入肛管以将壁表面的温度升高至约45℃。在优选实施方案中，盐（氯化钙）的溶解快速将装置的温度升高至所需温度和水合 氧化物（氧化钙）保持该温度。 通过将氧化钙与疏水剂（月桂酸）混合并压缩该混合物，并通过溶解的离子盐的存在来节约氢化反应。

公开(公告)号：US20050014582A1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-20

申请号：US10846937

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: Michael Whiting ,  Larry Howell ,  Robert Todd ,  Spencer Magleby ,  Mark Anderson ,  Nathan Rasmussen

Inventor： Michael Whiting ,  Larry Howell ,  Robert Todd ,  Spencer Magleby ,  Mark Anderson ,  Nathan Rasmussen

IPC: F16F1/32 ,  F16F3/02 ,  F16F15/073 ,  F16H55/56 ,  F16H63/00

CPC classification number: F16F15/073 ,  F16F1/324 ,  F16F3/026 ,  F16F2236/027

Abstract: A continuously variable transmission or clutch device (10) includes at least one pulley (18) rotatable on a pivot (28) and having a pair of adjustable sheaves (30, 34) including a movable sheave (30) movable along the pivot. An ortho-planar compliant mechanism (14) is capable of elastic deformation and operatively coupled to the movable sheave to bias the movable sheave towards or away from the other sheave. The ortho-planar compliant mechanism includes a substantially flat configuration and is deflectable therefrom as the movable sheave moves. The ortho-planar compliant mechanism can include a center platform (38) disposed on the pivot and a plurality of arms (42) extending from the platform to distal ends (46) coupled to the movable sheave.

Abstract translation: 无级变速器或离合器装置（10）包括至少一个在枢轴（28）上可旋转的滑轮（18），并且具有一对可调节的滑轮（30,34），该滑轮包括可沿枢轴移动的可动滑轮（30）。 正平面柔性机构（14）能够弹性变形并且可操作地联接到可动滑轮以将可动滑轮偏压或朝向另一个滑轮偏置。 邻平面柔性机构包括基本平坦的构造，并且随着可动滑轮的移动而可偏转。 邻平面柔性机构可以包括设置在枢轴上的中心平台（38）和从平台延伸到耦合到可动滑轮的远端（46）的多个臂（42）。