公开(公告)号：US06323601B1

公开(公告)日：2001-11-27

申请号：US09659075

申请日：2000-09-11

Applicant: Richard G. Klein ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Richard G. Klein ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H05B4116

CPC classification number: G02B5/10 ,  F21V7/04 ,  F26B3/28 ,  H01J65/044

Abstract: A reflector for use in an ultraviolet or other type of lamp system having a plasma bulb. The reflector includes one or more longitudinally extending reflector panels having a characteristic shape that advantageously reflects ultraviolet radiation emanating from the bulb to provide a uniform irradiance over a relatively large surface area of a substrate. A substantial portion of each reflector panel has a characteristic shape described by the equation (x/a)(2+n)+(y/b)(2+m)=1, where a and b are constants and n and m are exponents that range between 0 and 2.

Abstract translation: 用于具有等离子体灯泡的紫外线或其他类型的灯系统中的反射器。 反射器包括一个或多个纵向延伸的反射器面板，其具有有利地反射从灯泡发出的紫外线辐射的特征形状，以在衬底的较大表面积上提供均匀的辐照度。 每个反射器面板的主要部分具有由等式（x / a）（2 + n）+（y / b）（2 + m）= 1描述的特征形状，其中a和b是常数，n和m是 指数范围在0和2之间。

公开(公告)号：US4779762A

公开(公告)日：1988-10-25

申请号：US885960

申请日：1986-09-12

Applicant: Richard G. Klein ,  James W. Schmitkons ,  Laurence B. Saidman

Inventor： Richard G. Klein ,  James W. Schmitkons ,  Laurence B. Saidman

IPC: B05C5/00 ,  B05B7/26 ,  B05B7/32 ,  B05B12/08 ,  B05C11/10 ,  B29B7/72 ,  B29C44/60 ,  B29C65/42 ,  G05D11/13 ,  B67D5/08

CPC classification number: G05D11/136 ,  B05B12/085 ,  B05B7/262 ,  B29B7/72 ,  B29C44/60 ,  Y10T137/0335 ,  Y10T137/2499

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the gas content of dispensed hot melt thermoplastic adhesive foam. Air or another relatively inert gas is mixed with molten thermoplastic adhesive, and the mixture is pressurized to form a gas and molten adhesive "solution". When the molten adhesive and gas "solution" is dispensed at atmospheric pressure, the gas is released from "solution" and becomes entrapped in the adhesive in order to form a homogeneous closed cellular adhesive foam. In order to control the gas content of the dispensed adhesive and gas "solution", in accordance with one preferred embodiment, the pressure drop across a restriction in the flow path of the solution is sensed, and a control circuit controls the addition of gas to the adhesive to maintain the sensed pressure drop at a desired level. Other sensing techniques can be used to measure a parameter of the dissolved gas/molten adhesive single phase liquid solution which is correlated to the dissolved gas content of the solution and substantially independent of the molten adhesive content thereof, such as measuring the transmittance of infrared radiation through the gas/adhesive single phase solution at a wavelength relatively heavily absorbed by the gas and unabsorbed by the adhesive.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制分配的热熔性热塑性粘合剂泡沫体的气体含量的方法和装置。 将空气或另一相对惰性的气体与熔融的热塑性粘合剂混合，并将混合物加压以形成气体和熔融粘合剂“溶液”。 当熔融粘合剂和气体“溶液”在大气压下分配时，气体从“溶液”中释放并被夹带在粘合剂中以便形成均匀的闭孔多孔粘合剂泡沫。 为了控制分配的粘合剂和气体“溶液”的气体含量，根据一个优选实施例，感测溶液流动路径中的限制的压降，并且控制电路控制将气体添加到 粘合剂以将感测到的压降保持在期望的水平。 其他检测技术可用于测量溶解气体/熔融粘合剂单相液体溶液的参数，其与溶液的溶解气体含量相关，并且基本上与其熔融粘合剂含量无关，例如测量红外辐射的透射率 通过气体/粘合剂单相溶液以较高的吸收气体的波长并被粘合剂吸收。

公开(公告)号：US08410410B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-02

申请号：US11457055

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H05B6/64 ,  H01J7/44

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H01J61/523

Abstract: A microwave-excited ultraviolet lamp system includes a microwave chamber supplied with cooling air from an air source. At least one of a pressure sensor or a temperature sensor is positioned within the system to sense a pressure associated with the flow of cooling air or a temperature of the lamp system. A control receives a signal from the sensor and is operable to adjust the flow of cooling air from the source to obtain a desired cooling air flow rate.

Abstract translation: 微波激发的紫外灯系统包括从空气源供给冷却空气的微波室。 压力传感器或温度传感器中的至少一个定位在系统内以感测与冷却空气的流动或灯系统的温度相关联的压力。 控制器接收来自传感器的信号，并且可操作地调节来自源的冷却空气流以获得期望的冷却空气流量。

公开(公告)号：US07923706B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-12

申请号：US12245282

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Robert Brassell ,  Edward C. McGhee ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Robert Brassell ,  Edward C. McGhee ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: A61N5/06

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  B05D3/029 ,  B05D3/067 ,  B05D7/20 ,  B29C35/0888 ,  B29C35/10 ,  B29C71/04 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  F26B3/28 ,  F26B13/002

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation curing system is disclosed for treating a substrate, such as fiber optic cable or silicone tubing. The system comprises a processing chamber allowing transport of a continuous piece of substrate to be treated. As the substrate moves through the processing chamber, ultraviolet radiation from a plasma lamp activated by a microwave generator treats the surface of the substrate. The system comprises two elliptical reflectors of different sizes so that larger diameter substrates may be efficiently treated with ultraviolet radiation. The system may also comprise an ultraviolet-transmissive conduit enclosing the substrate and split into a first portion and a second portion, where the second portion is movable from the first portion to open the conduit and allow insertion or alignment of the substrate within the conduit and processing chamber.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于处理诸如光纤电缆或硅胶管的基底的紫外线辐射固化系统。 该系统包括允许输送待处理的基片的连续片的处理室。 当衬底移动通过处理室时，由微波发生器激活的等离子体灯的紫外线辐射处理衬底的表面。 该系统包括两种不同尺寸的椭圆形反射器，从而可以用紫外线辐射有效地处理较大直径的基底。 该系统还可以包括紫外线透射导管，其封闭基板并分成第一部分和第二部分，其中第二部分可从第一部分移动以打开导管并允许基板在导管内的插入或对准，以及 处理室。

公开(公告)号：US20090001990A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11771085

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: James W. Schmitkons ,  Carl A. Bretmersky

Inventor： James W. Schmitkons ,  Carl A. Bretmersky

IPC: G01R31/00 ,  H01J99/00

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/24

Abstract: A detector for an ultraviolet lamp system of the type having a microwave generator includes a first circuit that is configured to detect the microwave energy generated from the microwave generator. The first circuit includes at least one radiation sensitive component capable of failing upon exposure to an excessive amount of microwave energy. A second circuit is coupled to the first circuit and configured to intermittently test whether the radiation sensitive component has failed. An ultraviolet lamp system includes the detector. An associated method includes monitoring the microwave energy through the first circuit including at least one radiation sensitive component capable of failing upon exposure to an excessive amount of microwave energy and testing the radiation sensitive component to determine whether the radiation sensitive component has failed.

Abstract translation: 用于具有微波发生器的类型的紫外灯系统的检测器包括被配置为检测从微波发生器产生的微波能量的第一电路。 第一电路包括能够在暴露于过量微波能量时失效的至少一种辐射敏感元件。 第二电路耦合到第一电路并且被配置为间歇地测试辐射敏感部件是否失效。 紫外灯系统包括检测器。 相关联的方法包括监测通过第一电路的微波能量，其包括能够在暴露于过量的微波能量时能够失效的至少一种辐射敏感组件，并且测试辐射敏感组件以确定辐射敏感组件是否已经失效。

公开(公告)号：US20090001901A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US11771105

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H05B37/02

CPC classification number: H05B41/2806 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An ultraviolet lamp assembly and corresponding methods is operable to generate ultraviolet light for irradiating a substrate.. The lamp assembly includes a magnetron, an electrodeless lamp for emitting ultraviolet light when excited by microwave radiation generated from the magnetron, and a power control circuit arrangement configured to control an output power of the microwave radiation generated by the magnetron corresponding to the intensity of ultraviolet light produced by the lamp. A first control loop of the power control circuit is configured to regulate an input current to the magnetron based upon an input current setting associated with a desired intensity of UV light output of the lamp and a second control loop coupled to the first control loop configured to adjust the input current setting used by the first control loop to regulate the input current to the magnetron based upon an input power to the magnetron, which is proportional to the intensity of UV light output from the lamp.

Abstract translation: 紫外线灯组件和相应的方法可操作以产生用于照射基板的紫外光。灯组件包括磁控管，当由磁控管产生的微波辐射激发时，用于发射紫外光的无电极灯以及配置成 以控制与由该灯产生的紫外线的强度对应的由磁控管产生的微波辐射的输出功率。 功率控制电路的第一控制回路被配置为基于与灯的UV光输出的期望强度相关联的输入电流设置来调节到磁控管的输入电流，以及耦合到第一控制回路的第二控制回路，其被配置为 调整第一控制回路所使用的输入电流设置，以根据与从灯管输出的UV光强度成比例的磁控管的输入功率来调节到磁控管的输入电流。

公开(公告)号：US07952289B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-31

申请号：US11962698

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H01J25/50 ,  H05B39/00

CPC classification number: H01J25/50 ,  H01J23/34 ,  H01J65/044

Abstract: An ultraviolet lamp system for irradiating a substrate includes a magnetron and a memory physically attached to the magnetron. An electrodeless lamp is configured to emit ultraviolet light when excited by microwave energy generated from the magnetron. Main control circuitry is operable to read and write operational data associated with the magnetron to the memory. The ultraviolet lamp system is operated by generating microwave energy from the magnetron. A plasma within an electrodeless lamp is excited with the microwave energy to emit ultraviolet light. Operational data associated with the magnetron is tracked and written to the memory associated with the magnetron.

Abstract translation: 用于照射基板的紫外灯系统包括磁控管和物理地附着到磁控管的存储器。 无电极灯被配置为当由磁控管产生的微波能量激发时发射紫外光。 主控制电路可操作以将与磁控管相关联的操作数据读取和写入存储器。 通过从磁控管产生微波能量来操作紫外灯系统。 无电极灯中的等离子体被微波能量激发以发射紫外光。 与磁控管相关联的操作数据被跟踪并写入与磁控管相关联的存储器。

公开(公告)号：US20100084574A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12245282

申请日：2008-10-03

Applicant: Robert Brassell ,  Edward C. McGhee ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Robert Brassell ,  Edward C. McGhee ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: G21K5/00

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  B05D3/029 ,  B05D3/067 ,  B05D7/20 ,  B29C35/0888 ,  B29C35/10 ,  B29C71/04 ,  B29C2035/0827 ,  F26B3/28 ,  F26B13/002

Abstract: An ultraviolet radiation curing system is disclosed for treating a substrate, such as fiber optic cable or silicone tubing. The system comprises a processing chamber allowing transport of a continuous piece of substrate to be treated. As the substrate moves through the processing chamber, ultraviolet radiation from a plasma lamp activated by a microwave generator treats the surface of the substrate. The system comprises two elliptical reflectors of different sizes so that larger diameter substrates may be efficiently treated with ultraviolet radiation. The system may also comprise an ultraviolet-transmissive conduit enclosing the substrate and split into a first portion and a second portion, where the second portion is movable from the first portion to open the conduit and allow insertion or alignment of the substrate within the conduit and processing chamber.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于处理诸如光纤电缆或硅胶管的基底的紫外线辐射固化系统。 该系统包括允许输送待处理的基片的连续片的处理室。 当衬底移动通过处理室时，由微波发生器激活的等离子体灯的紫外线辐射处理衬底的表面。 该系统包括两种不同尺寸的椭圆形反射器，从而可以用紫外线辐射有效地处理较大直径的基底。 该系统还可以包括紫外线透射导管，其封闭基板并分成第一部分和第二部分，其中第二部分可从第一部分移动以打开导管并允许基板在导管内的插入或对准，以及 处理室。

公开(公告)号：US07497723B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-03

申请号：US11763178

申请日：2007-06-14

Applicant: Robert Brassell ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Robert Brassell ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H01R13/52

CPC classification number: H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/5202 ,  H01R13/595 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R13/748 ,  Y10S439/91

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a receptacle and a plug. The receptacle includes a tubular housing having an axial bore and at least one electrical contact within the bore. The plug is received in the bore of the receptacle housing and includes a tubular core having an axial bore and at least one electrical contact that engages the electrical contact on the receptacle when the plug is coupled to the receptacle. The plug further includes a rotatable collar for securing the plug to the receptacle. A visual indicator on at least one of the plug core or the receptacle housing is visible through a window in the collar to provide a visual indication when the plug is fully coupled to the receptacle.

Abstract translation: 电连接器包括插座和插头。 容器包括管状壳体，其具有轴向孔和孔内的至少一个电接触。 塞子被容纳在插座壳体的孔中，并且包括具有轴向孔的管状芯和当插头联接到插座时与插座上的电触点接合的至少一个电触点。 插头还包括用于将插头固定到插座的可旋转套环。 在插头芯或插座壳体中的至少一个上的视觉指示器可通过套环中的窗口看到，以便当插头完全耦合到插座时提供视觉指示。

公开(公告)号：US20080017637A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11457055

申请日：2006-07-12

Applicant: Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

Inventor： Carl A. Bretmersky ,  James W. Schmitkons

IPC: H05B6/64

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H01J61/523

Abstract: A microwave-excited ultraviolet lamp system includes a microwave chamber supplied with cooling air from an air source. At least one of a pressure sensor or a temperature sensor is positioned within the system to sense a pressure associated with the flow of cooling air or a temperature of the lamp system. A control receives a signal from the sensor and is operable to adjust the flow of cooling air from the source to obtain a desired cooling air flow rate.

Abstract translation: 微波激发的紫外灯系统包括从空气源供给冷却空气的微波室。 压力传感器或温度传感器中的至少一个定位在系统内以感测与冷却空气的流动或灯系统的温度相关联的压力。 控制器接收来自传感器的信号，并且可操作地调节来自源的冷却空气流以获得期望的冷却空气流量。