OTEC cold water retrieval and desalination systems
    1.
    发明授权
    OTEC cold water retrieval and desalination systems 有权
    OTEC冷水回收和脱盐系统

    公开(公告)号:US09181932B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-11-10

    申请号:US14008132

    申请日:2012-03-30

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    CPC classification number: F03G7/05 B63B2035/4433 Y02E10/34 Y10T137/6966

    Abstract: A system for raising water for OTEC and desalination is provided. The system includes at least one submerged platform positioned within a body of water, wherein the at least one submerged platform is buoyantly held up from a bottom surface of the body of water, and wherein the at least one submerged platform is held below a top surface of the body of water by at least one mooring attached to the bottom surface of the body of water. At least one cable is movably connected to the at least one submerged platform. At least one container is held by the at least one cable, wherein a quantity of water is emptied from the at least one container.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一个用于提供OTEC和海水淡化水的系统。 该系统包括位于水体内的至少一个浸没式平台,其中至少一个浸没式平台从水体的底表面浮力地保持,并且其中该至少一个浸没平台被保持在顶表面 通过至少一个连接到水体底部表面的系泊水的身体。 至少一个电缆可移动地连接到所述至少一个浸没平台。 至少一个容器由至少一个电缆保持,其中一定量的水从至少一个容器中排空。

    Apparatus, System and Method for Raising Water Using a Container
    2.
    发明申请
    Apparatus, System and Method for Raising Water Using a Container 审中-公开
    使用容器提高水的装置,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150308401A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14648313

    申请日:2013-12-06

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    CPC classification number: F03B17/02 F03G7/05 Y02E10/34 Y02E60/17

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for raising water using containers is provided. The system includes a first frame ascendable and descendible within a body of water. At least one container is connected to an elongated cable, wherein the elongated cable is connected to the first frame, wherein two free ends of the elongated cable are connectable together when the first frame is in a descended position within the body of water. The system may include an Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Low-Temperature Thermal Desalination (LLTD), and/or Seawater Air Conditioning (SWAC) system, among others.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用容器提高水的装置,系统和方法。 该系统包括可在水体内上升和下降的第一框架。 至少一个容器连接到细长电缆,其中细长电缆连接到第一框架,其中当第一框架处于水体内的下降位置时,细长电缆的两个自由端可连接在一起。 该系统可以包括海洋热能转换(OTEC),低温热海水淡化(LLTD)和/或海水空调(SWAC)系统等。

    BOND BEAM AND BLOCK JOIST
    3.
    发明申请
    BOND BEAM AND BLOCK JOIST 审中-公开
    BOND BEAM和BLOCK JOIST

    公开(公告)号:US20140174010A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13967087

    申请日:2013-08-14

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    CPC classification number: E04B5/10 E04B5/08 E04C2003/0413 E04C2003/046

    Abstract: A building has walls built from blocks with cavities. Roofs and floors are formed from joists extending between walls. Each joist has a vertical plate, an angle piece located on each side of the vertical plate and end plates. The end plates bear on the wall blocks. Pins extend from the end plates into cavities of the wall blocks. Bond beams can be positioned on walls parallel to the joist. Horizontal blocks are laid across the joists to form a roof or floor.

    Abstract translation: 一座建筑物具有由具有空腔的块体建造的墙壁。 屋顶和地板由在墙壁之间延伸的托梁形成。 每个托梁具有垂直板,位于垂直板和端板两侧的角件。 端板靠在墙壁上。 引脚从端板延伸到壁块的空腔中。 结合梁可以位于平行于托梁的壁上。 水平块放置在托梁上,形成屋顶或地板。

    Double Locking Mortarless Block
    4.
    发明申请
    Double Locking Mortarless Block 审中-公开
    双锁无砂块

    公开(公告)号:US20140059965A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:US13599093

    申请日:2012-08-30

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    Abstract: The invention is to make a rectangular block that will be used in a construction system based on the combined use of a double locking mortar-less block designed that locks together. The double locking mortar-less block of rectangular configuration with two end cavities of equal size and ears on the middle web. Each ear is the same dimension as the grooves in the internal faces of the end and sidewalls of each cavity. Each groove being positioned, shaped and dimensioned so that an ear and groove of adjacent blocks can be interlocked. The contour face of the block is contoured along axes perpendicular to the top and bottom faces of the block and the block face has protruding and receding portions. The respective protruding and receding portions interlock so that the block is adapted to form a rigid structure.

    Abstract translation: 本发明的目的是制造一种矩形块,它将被用在基于组合使用的锁定在一起的双锁定无砂浆块的施工系统中。 具有两个相同尺寸和耳朵的两个端腔的矩形配置的双重锁定无砂浆块在中间网上。 每个耳朵与每个腔体的端部和侧壁的内表面中的凹槽具有相同的尺寸。 每个槽的定位,成形和尺寸使得相邻块的耳朵和凹槽可以互锁。 块的轮廓面沿着垂直于块的顶面和底面的轴线成轮廓,并且块面具有突出和后退部分。 相应的突出和后退部分互锁,使得该块适于形成刚性结构。

    Apparatus, System, and Method for Raising Water Using a Container With Membrane
    5.
    发明申请
    Apparatus, System, and Method for Raising Water Using a Container With Membrane 有权
    装置,系统和使用容器用水提高水的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150075657A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-19

    申请号:US14397046

    申请日:2013-04-19

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for raising water is provided. The apparatus includes at least one container movable between at least a descended position and a ascended position within a body of water. A non-water-permeable membrane is positioned within the at least one container, wherein the membrane is movable within an interior compartment of the at least one container to separate the interior compartment into at least a first and a second portion. At least one vent structure is within a wall of the at least one container, wherein movement of the membrane controls a flow of water through the at least one vent structure and into at least one of the first and second portions.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于提高水的装置,系统和方法。 该装置包括至少一个可在水体内的至少下降位置和上升位置之间移动的容器。 非水渗透膜位于所述至少一个容器内,其中所述膜可以在所述至少一个容器的内部隔室内移动,以将所述内部隔室分成至少第一和第二部分。 至少一个通气结构在至少一个容器的壁内,其中膜的运动控制水流通过至少一个排气结构并进入至少一个第一和第二部分。

    Ink-jet formation of flexographic printing plates
    7.
    发明申请
    Ink-jet formation of flexographic printing plates 审中-公开
    喷墨形成柔版印版

    公开(公告)号:US20050153243A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-14

    申请号:US11032505

    申请日:2005-01-10

    CPC classification number: B41C1/003

    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a flexographic printing plate that includes imagewise applying an image-forming material onto a substrate with an ink-jet printer to form a relief image, in which the image-forming material adheres to the surface of the substrate and resists deformation. The method of the present invention may further include treating the relief image.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种形成柔版印版的方法,该方法包括使用喷墨打印机将图像形成材料成像到基片上,以形成浮雕图像,其中成像材料附着在基片的表面上 并抵抗变形。 本发明的方法可以进一步包括处理浮雕图像。

    OTEC Cold Water Retrieval & Desalination Systems
    8.
    发明申请
    OTEC Cold Water Retrieval & Desalination Systems 有权
    OTEC冷水回收和脱盐系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140014199A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-16

    申请号:US14008132

    申请日:2012-03-30

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    CPC classification number: F03G7/05 B63B2035/4433 Y02E10/34 Y10T137/6966

    Abstract: A system for raising water for OTEC and desalination is provided. The system includes at least one submerged platform positioned within a body of water, wherein the at least one submerged platform is buoyantly held up from a bottom surface of the body of water, and wherein the at least one submerged platform is held below a top surface of the body of water by at least one mooring attached to the bottom surface of the body of water. At least one cable is movably connected to the at least one submerged platform. At least one container is held by the at least one cable, wherein a quantity of water is emptied from the at least one container.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一个用于提供OTEC和海水淡化水的系统。 该系统包括位于水体内的至少一个浸没式平台,其中该至少一个浸没式平台从水体的底面被浮力地保持,并且其中该至少一个浸没平台被保持在顶面 通过至少一个连接到水体底部表面的系泊水的身体。 至少一个电缆可移动地连接到所述至少一个浸没平台。 至少一个容器由至少一个电缆保持,其中一定量的水从至少一个容器中排空。

    Plastic gang box with metal threaded nut attachment

    公开(公告)号:US11777290B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-03

    申请号:US17510461

    申请日:2021-10-26

    Inventor: Douglas Edwards

    CPC classification number: H02G3/081 F16B2/20

    Abstract: The plastic gang box with metal threaded nut attachment is a containment structure. The plastic gang box with metal threaded nut attachment forms a protection space. The protection space contains one or more electrical connections. The plastic gang box with metal threaded nut attachment comprises a gang box, and an insert structure. The gang box is formed from plastic. The insert structure inserts into the gang box. The insert structure is a metal device that is formed with an interior screw thread. The insert structure provides a more durable threaded connection than is available with a traditional plastic gang box.

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