公开(公告)号：US08770034B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-08

申请号：US13226370

申请日：2011-09-06

Applicant: Ian Bentley ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks

Inventor： Ian Bentley ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks

IPC: G01L9/06 ,  G01L7/00

CPC classification number: G01L13/025 ,  G01L9/0054 ,  G01L15/00 ,  G01L19/148

Abstract: The present disclose relates to sensor including multiple sensor elements. In some cases, the multiple sensor elements may be mounted on a single substrate and each may be configured to sense a single parameter with different resolutions, sensitivities, and/or ranges, and/or the multiple parameters. In one example, multiple pressure sensing die may be mounted in a single package, and each may be configured as a differential pressure sensor, an absolute pressure sensor, and/or a gauge pressure sensor, as desired.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及包括多个传感器元件的传感器。 在一些情况下，多个传感器元件可以安装在单个基板上，并且每个传感器元件可被配置为感测具有不同分辨率，灵敏度和/或范围和/或多个参数的单个参数。 在一个示例中，多个压力感测模具可以安装在单个封装中，并且每个可以根据需要被配置为差压传感器，绝对压力传感器和/或表压传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20130298688A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13468899

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: Richard Wade ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks

Inventor： Richard Wade ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks

IPC: G01L1/18

CPC classification number: G01L1/26 ,  G01L1/18

Abstract: A force sensor may include a housing having a cavity enclosing a sense die, an actuating element and an elastomeric seal. The sense die may have a force sensing element for sensing a force applied to a surface of the sense die, and a temperature compensation circuit. The temperature compensation circuit may be located on the surface of the sense die and may be configured to at least partially compensate for the temperature sensitivity of the force sensing element. The actuating element may extend outside the housing and be used to transfer a force applied externally from the housing to the sense die. The elastomeric seal may include one or more conductive elements separated from the edge of the elastomeric seal by an insulating elastomeric material.

Abstract translation: 力传感器可以包括壳体，该壳体具有封闭感应模具，致动元件和弹性体密封件的空腔。 感测芯片可以具有用于感测施加到感测管芯的表面的力的力感测元件和温度补偿电路。 温度补偿电路可以位于感测管芯的表面上，并且可以被配置为至少部分地补偿力感测元件的温度敏感性。 致动元件可以延伸到壳体外部，并用于将从壳体外部施加的力传递到感测管芯。 弹性体密封件可以包括通过绝缘弹性体材料与弹性体密封件的边缘分离的一个或多个导电元件。

公开(公告)号：US20120192642A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-02

申请号：US13018037

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Jamie Speldrich ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Craig Scott Becke ,  Feng Weichao

Inventor： Jamie Speldrich ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Craig Scott Becke ,  Feng Weichao

IPC: G01F1/34 ,  G01F1/68 ,  G01F1/36

CPC classification number: G01F1/68 ,  G01F1/6842 ,  G01F1/6845 ,  G01F5/00 ,  G01F15/185

Abstract: Flow sensor assemblies having increased flow range capabilities are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a flow sensor assembly includes a housing with an inlet flow port, an outlet flow port, a fluid channel extending between the inlet flow port and the outlet flow port, and a bypass channel having a pair of taps fluidly connected to the fluid channel at separate locations. A flow sensor for sensing a measure related to a flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel can positioned in the bypass channel. A pressure differential between the two taps of the bypass channel can drive a fraction of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel through the bypass channel. The flow sensor assembly may be configured to achieve, control, and/or balance a desired fraction of fluid flow through the bypass channel and past the flow sensor.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有增加的流量范围能力的流量传感器组件。 在一个说明性实施例中，流量传感器组件包括具有入口流动端口，出口流动端口，在入口流动端口和出口流动端口之间延伸的流体通道的壳体，以及具有流体连接到 流体通道在不同的位置。 用于感测与流过流体通道的流体的流量有关的措施的流量传感器可以位于旁路通道中。 旁路通道的两个水龙头之间的压差可以驱动通过旁通通道流过流体通道的流体的一部分。 流量传感器组件可以被配置为实现，控制和/或平衡通过旁路通道并经过流量传感器的流体流量的期望分数。

公开(公告)号：US20120144921A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-14

申请号：US12965469

申请日：2010-12-10

Applicant: Alistair David Bradley ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Richard Alan Davis

Inventor： Alistair David Bradley ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Richard Alan Davis

IPC: G01L9/06 ,  G01R3/00

CPC classification number: G01L19/147 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48137 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  Y10T29/49007 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Methods and devices for adhesively bonding a sensor die to a substrate are described. In some cases, a sensor assembly may include a pressure sensor die mounted to a substrate with an adhesive. The pressure sensor die may be fabricated to include a back-side having one or more adhesion features (e.g. recesses or indentations), which increase the surface area of the pressure sensor die that is in contact with the adhesive, to thereby increase the adhesion force therebetween. In some cases, the one or more adhesion features may define a non-planar interface between the pressure sensor die and the adhesive which, in some instances, may reduce the formation and/or propagation of cracks in the adhesive, which also may help increase the adhesion force therebetween.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将传感器管芯粘合到基底上的方法和装置。 在一些情况下，传感器组件可以包括用粘合剂安装到基底的压力传感器模具。 压力传感器芯片可以被制造成包括具有一个或多个粘合特征（例如凹部或凹陷）的背面，其增加与粘合剂接触的压力传感器模具的表面积，从而增加粘合力 之间。 在一些情况下，一个或多个粘合特征可以限定压力传感器管芯和粘合剂之间的非平面界面，在一些情况下，这可以减少粘合剂中裂纹的形成和/或传播，这也可能有助于增加 其间的粘合力。

公开(公告)号：US20100305465A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12473174

申请日：2009-05-27

Applicant: Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Ian Bentley ,  Paul Prehn Bey

Inventor： Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Ian Bentley ,  Paul Prehn Bey

IPC: A61B5/087 ,  G01F1/68

CPC classification number: G01F7/00 ,  A61B5/0878 ,  G01F1/696

Abstract: A sensing system that produces a multi-dynamic range output is provided. In an illustrative embodiment, a first channel and a second channel receive an analog output signal from a sensing element. The first channel provides a first digital output signal that has a first dynamic range, and the second channel provides a second digital output signal that has a second narrower dynamic range. In some cases, the second narrower dynamic range falls within the first dynamic range, and the first digital output signal may provide a first resolution and the second digital output signal may provide a second greater resolution. The dynamic range and/or resolution of one or more of the first channel and second channel may be dynamically reconfigurable, if desired.

Abstract translation: 提供了产生多动态范围输出的感测系统。 在说明性实施例中，第一通道和第二通道从感测元件接收模拟输出信号。 第一通道提供具有第一动态范围的第一数字输出信号，并且第二通道提供具有第二较窄动态范围的第二数字输出信号。 在一些情况下，第二较窄的动态范围落在第一动态范围内，并且第一数字输出信号可以提供第一分辨率，而第二数字输出信号可以提供第二更大的分辨率。 如果需要，第一通道和第二通道中的一个或多个的动态范围和/或分辨率可以是动态可重构的。

公开(公告)号：US20100206046A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：US12389091

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: Ian Bentley ,  Jim Cook ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Alistair David Bradley ,  Richard Wade

Inventor： Ian Bentley ,  Jim Cook ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Alistair David Bradley ,  Richard Wade

IPC: G01N19/10 ,  G01L7/00 ,  G01F1/68

CPC classification number: G01L19/0023

Abstract: A flow-through pressure sensor apparatus that reduces the dead space of a flow tube utilized to provide fluid communication between a pressure sense die and a fluid and with an absolute minimum trapped volume. A cover (e.g., plastic) with two-molded ports can be added to one side of the pressure sense die utilizing molded-in solder pins to improve ruggedness and rigidity. A temperature and a humidity sensor can also be mounted to a substrate (e.g., ceramic) in the flow path and can be connected to a programmable compensation integrated circuit on the opposite side utilizing a clip end of mounting pins or by vias through the substrate outside a pressurized area.

Abstract translation: 一种流通压力传感器装置，其减少用于在压力感测管芯和流体之间提供流体连通并具有绝对最小捕集体积的流动管的死空间。 具有两个模制端口的盖子（例如塑料）可以使用模制的焊接销添加到压力感测模具的一侧，以改善耐用性和刚度。 温度和湿度传感器也可以安装在流路中的基板（例如陶瓷）上，并且可以使用安装销的夹子端或穿过基板外部的通孔连接到相对侧的可编程补偿集成电路 一个加压区域。

公开(公告)号：US20100154532A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12388670

申请日：2009-02-19

Applicant: Craig Scott Becke ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Jamie W. Speldrich

Inventor： Craig Scott Becke ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Jamie W. Speldrich

IPC: G01F1/68

CPC classification number: G01F1/6845 ,  G01F1/692 ,  G01F15/14

Abstract: A flow sensor apparatus and method. A seal with a conductive interconnect is provided that includes a mass flow sense element mounted to a housing containing a thick film and/or thin film bridge structure for sensing media (e.g., mass flow) within a flow tube. The seal effectively isolates wirebond pads and electrical connections from the sensed media. The media, whether liquid or gas, can contain ionics that eventually contaminate the top of the mass flow sense element. The use of the seal with the conductive interconnect thus seals off the electrical connections and prevents exposure to the sensed media.

Abstract translation: 流量传感器装置及方法。 提供具有导电互连件的密封件，其包括安装到壳体上的质量流量感测元件，该壳体包含用于感测流管内的介质（例如，质量流）的厚膜和/或薄膜桥结构。 密封有效地将引线键和电气连接与感测到的介质隔离。 液体或气体的介质可以含有最终污染质量流量感测元件顶部的离子。 因此，使用导电互连的密封件密封电连接并防止暴露于所感测的介质。

公开(公告)号：US06404188B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09267728

申请日：1999-03-15

Applicant: Lamar Floyd Ricks

Inventor： Lamar Floyd Ricks

IPC: G01B730

CPC classification number: G01M15/06 ,  F02D41/009 ,  F02D41/0097 ,  G01D5/145 ,  G01D5/2457

Abstract: A magnetic effect sensor system has a target with a first set of regularly spaced tooth/slot transition target features and a second set of different tooth/slot transition target features interspersed within the regularly spaced features. The mix of target features allows a single magnetic effect sensor to output a clocking pulse train for misfire detection and an encoded pulse train for determining absolute mechanical position by utilizing two thresholds on the sensor output waveform.

Abstract translation: 磁效应传感器系统具有目标，其具有第一组规则间隔的齿/槽过渡目标特征，以及散布在规则间隔的特征内的第二组不同的齿/槽转变目标特征。 目标特征的混合允许单个磁效应传感器输出用于失火检测的时钟脉冲串和用于通过利用传感器输出波形上的两个阈值来确定绝对机械位置的编码脉冲串。

公开(公告)号：US08695417B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-15

申请号：US13018017

申请日：2011-01-31

Applicant: Jamie Speldrich ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks

Inventor： Jamie Speldrich ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks

IPC: G01F1/68

CPC classification number: G01F1/6842 ,  G01F1/6845 ,  G01F5/00 ,  G01F15/185

Abstract: Flow sensor assemblies having increased flow range capabilities are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a flow sensor assembly includes a housing with an inlet flow port, an outlet flow port, and a fluid channel extending between the inlet flow port and the outlet flow port. One or more partitions are provided in the fluid channel of the housing to define two or more fluid sub-passages. A flow sensor, for sensing a measure related to a flow rate of a fluid flowing through the fluid channel, is positioned in one of the two or more fluid sub-passages. In some cases, the cross-sectional area of each of the two or more fluid sub-passages may be substantially the same, but this is not required. The housing may be formed from a single molded part defining the inlet and outlet flow ports, at least a portion of the fluid channel, and one or more of the partitions. In this case, a top cover may be provided and mounted to the housing to define the remaining portion of the fluid channel, if desired.

Abstract translation: 公开了具有增加的流量范围能力的流量传感器组件。 在一个示例性实施例中，流量传感器组件包括具有入口流动端口，出口流动端口和在入口流动端口和出口流动端口之间延伸的流体通道的壳体。 一个或多个分隔件设置在壳体的流体通道中以限定两个或更多个流体分通道。 用于感测与流过流体通道的流体的流量相关的测量的流量传感器位于两个或更多个流体分通道中的一个中。 在一些情况下，两个或更多个流体子通道中的每一个的横截面面积可以基本上相同，但是这不是必需的。 壳体可以由限定入口和出口流动端口，流体通道的至少一部分以及一个或多个隔板的单个模制部件形成。 在这种情况下，如果需要，顶盖可以设置并安装到壳体以限定流体通道的剩余部分。

公开(公告)号：US20130271050A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-17

申请号：US13449071

申请日：2012-04-17

Applicant: Richard Kirkpatrick ,  Joshua Jacque Edberg ,  Fred W. Hintz ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Gregory Furlong

Inventor： Richard Kirkpatrick ,  Joshua Jacque Edberg ,  Fred W. Hintz ,  Lamar Floyd Ricks ,  Gregory Furlong

IPC: H02P6/16 ,  G01K13/00

CPC classification number: G01K13/00 ,  H02P6/16 ,  H02P29/685

Abstract: An integrated circuit for implementing brushless DC motor control includes a substrate, a band gap temperature sensor, and a magnetic sensor. The substrate has a temperature output pin for connection to an external device and a magnetic sensor output pin for connection to the external device. The band gap temperature sensor is formed on the substrate and is configured to sense temperature and supply a temperature signal representative of the sensed temperature to the temperature output pin. The magnetic sensor is formed on the substrate and is configured to sense magnetic field variations and supply a sensor output signal representative thereof to the magnetic sensor output pin.

Abstract translation: 用于实现无刷直流电机控制的集成电路包括基板，带隙温度传感器和磁传感器。 衬底具有用于连接到外部设备的温度输出引脚和用于连接到外部设备的磁性传感器输出引脚。 带隙温度传感器形成在衬底上，并且被配置为感测温度并且将表示感测到的温度的温度信号提供给温度输出引脚。 磁传感器形成在基板上，并被配置为感测磁场变化，并将代表其的传感器输出信号提供给磁传感器输出引脚。