公开(公告)号：US06883723B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US10121440

申请日：2002-04-10

Applicant: Gregory G. Griese ,  John E. Thomas ,  Brian A. Chute ,  Stephan M. Hubig ,  Terry J. Klos ,  Jamie W. Lerbs

Inventor： Gregory G. Griese ,  John E. Thomas ,  Brian A. Chute ,  Stephan M. Hubig ,  Terry J. Klos ,  Jamie W. Lerbs

IPC: A47L15/44 ,  D06F58/20 ,  A24F25/00 ,  A61L9/04 ,  B02C17/02 ,  B65D85/00

CPC classification number: A47L15/44 ,  D06F58/203

Abstract: A product dispenser and carrier (10, 110, 210, 310, 410, 510) for attachment to a surface such as a dryer fin includes a plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) and a product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521). The plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511) attaches to the surface and the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521) releasably attaches to the plate member (11, 111, 211, 311, 411, 511). Product (31, 131, 431, 531) is operatively connected to the product carrier (21, 121, 221, 321, 421, 521).

公开(公告)号：US06768799B1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-27

申请号：US09532447

申请日：2000-03-23

Applicant: John E. Thomas

Inventor： John E. Thomas

IPC: A61F1106

CPC classification number: G10K11/175

Abstract: Two electrical power components used in the course of operating an appliance are configured to operate at frequencies which are out-of-phase with respect to one another such that operating noises produced by the first component are effectively reduced in magnitude based on the operation of the second component. The components can be constituted by multiple pumps, a pump/motor combination, a motor and transformer or the like. Operational vibrations can also be reduced by mounting the components in a cabinet of the appliance through a common bracket.

Abstract translation: 在操作器具的过程中使用的两个电力部件被配置为在相对于彼此不相位的频率下操作，使得由第一部件产生的操作噪声有效地基于 第二部分。 这些部件可以由多个泵，泵/马达组合，马达和变压器等组成。 操作振动也可以通过一个普通支架将组件安装在设备的机柜中来减少。

公开(公告)号：US06463940B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-15

申请号：US09548573

申请日：2000-04-13

Applicant: John E. Thomas ,  David Neal Demattia ,  James L. Copeland

Inventor： John E. Thomas ,  David Neal Demattia ,  James L. Copeland

IPC: B08B302

CPC classification number: A47L15/501 ,  A47L15/0055 ,  A47L15/006 ,  A47L15/0076 ,  A47L2401/04 ,  A47L2501/04 ,  A47L2501/07

Abstract: A method and system provide an automated cleaning apparatus for cleaning various types of articles, wherein each type of article is detected and washed according to its own pre-determined combination. The cleaning apparatus has a storage device storing an array of pre-determined chemical combinations and cleaning parameters, including specifying cleaning chemicals to be used on the various identified article types. A transponder is provided with identifying information of the article type. A transceiver detects the type of article from the transponder and communicates that identifying information to a processor. Based on the detected identifier, the processor selects from the storage device the proper chemical combination and cleaning parameters for washing the identified type of article. A control device coupled to the processor delivers the chemicals specified by the selected chemical combination. Finally, a cleaning subsystem coupled to the processor cleans the articles using the delivered chemicals and other specified parameters.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统提供用于清洁各种类型物品的自动清洁装置，其中根据其自己的预定组合检测和洗涤每种类型的制品。 清洁装置具有存储预定化学组合和清洁参数阵列的存储装置，包括指定要用于各种识别的物品类型的清洁化学品。 应答器被提供有物品类型的识别信息。 收发器检测来自应答器的物品的类型，并将该识别信息传送到处理器。 基于检测到的标识符，处理器从存储装置中选择用于洗涤所识别类型的物品的适当的化学组合和清洁参数。 耦合到处理器的控制装置递送由所选化学组合指定的化学品。 最后，耦合到处理器的清洁子系统使用递送的化学品和其它指定的参数来清洁物品。

公开(公告)号：US06301734B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-16

申请号：US09494257

申请日：2000-01-28

Applicant: Kirk M. Dunsbergen ,  Jeffrey L. Sears ,  John E. Thomas ,  Daniel G. Petrak

Inventor： Kirk M. Dunsbergen ,  Jeffrey L. Sears ,  John E. Thomas ,  Daniel G. Petrak

IPC: D06F3902

CPC classification number: D06F39/024

Abstract: A bulk dispenser includes a dispensing chamber having an open upper end. A storage chamber is fitted within the dispensing chamber and includes a dispensing opening spaced above the bottom of the dispensing chamber. A valve is within the dispensing opening and is movable from a closed position preventing fluid from leaving the storage chamber to an open position permitting fluid to flow through the dispensing opening into the dispensing chamber. A spring biases the valve to its closed position.

Abstract translation: 批量分配器包括具有敞开的上端的分配室。 存储室装配在分配室内，并包括在分配室底部间隔开的分配开口。 阀处于分配开口内并且可以从关闭位置移动，从而防止流体离开储存室到允许流体通过分配开口流入分配室的打开位置。 弹簧将阀偏压到其关闭位置。

公开(公告)号：US6129768A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-10

申请号：US187143

申请日：1998-11-06

Applicant: Troy A. Johnson ,  John E. Thomas

Inventor： Troy A. Johnson ,  John E. Thomas

IPC: D06F37/22

CPC classification number: D06F37/225

Abstract: According to a method and apparatus for balancing a container using a closed system fluid balance ring for high rotational speed washing machines, the transfer of fluid is pulsed, allowing for a variable overall mass transfer rate while computation of the imbalance continues. Mass transfer continues until any significant imbalance is eliminated. The quasi-constant nature of this method allows for the resulting imbalance tolerances to be significantly lower. As the imbalance decreases, the mass transfer rate is varied accordingly.

Abstract translation: 根据用于使用用于高转速洗衣机的封闭系统流体平衡环平衡容器的方法和装置，流体的传送是脉冲的，允许在不平衡的计算持续的同时实现可变的整体质量传递速率。 质量传递继续，直到消除任何重大的不平衡。 该方法的准常数性质允许所得到的不平衡公差显着降低。 随着失衡的降低，传质速率也相应变化。

公开(公告)号：US5797986A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-25

申请号：US749076

申请日：1996-11-14

Applicant: John J. Rolando ,  Terry J. Klos ,  John E. Thomas ,  David W. Gohl ,  Allison Buchanan

Inventor： John J. Rolando ,  Terry J. Klos ,  John E. Thomas ,  David W. Gohl ,  Allison Buchanan

IPC: A47L11/12 ,  A47L11/14 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/04 ,  B08B3/08 ,  C04B41/53 ,  C04B41/72 ,  C04B41/91 ,  C11D1/66 ,  C11D3/04 ,  C11D3/12 ,  C11D7/06 ,  C11D7/08 ,  C11D7/12 ,  C11D7/14 ,  C11D7/26 ,  C11D11/00

CPC classification number: C04B41/72 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B3/08 ,  C04B41/009 ,  C04B41/5315 ,  C04B41/91 ,  C11D11/0064 ,  C11D7/06 ,  C11D7/08 ,  C11D7/12 ,  C11D7/14 ,  C11D7/265 ,  C04B2111/00112

Abstract: The hard floor surface in common food preparation sites can have complex soils that are difficult to remove. Such floor can have two surface qualities. A first surface contains an array of quarry tile. The second surface contains a grid of grout lines surrounding the tile completing the surface. Each surface provides particular soil removal problems. We have found a unique product sequence, used in a method for cleaning hard surface or hard quarry tile floors, that is surprisingly effective in removing soil from both the floor tile surface and grout lines. The resulting clean floor surface maintains a clean quarry tile surface, a white new appearing grout line having no substantial build-up of soil residue. The floors obtain a clean, slip-free surface that is clean, sanitized, and has improved safety from slip and fall accidents.

Abstract translation: 普通食物制备场地的硬地面可能具有难以去除的复杂土壤。 这样的地板可以具有两个表面质量。 第一个表面包含一个采石场的阵列。 第二个表面包含围绕瓷砖的灌浆线的网格，完成表面。 每个表面提供特定的土壤去除问题。 我们已经发现了一种独特的产品顺序，用于清洁硬表面或硬质采石场地板的方法，这对于从地板砖表面和灌浆线中去除土壤是非常有效的。 所产生的干净的地板表面保持了一个干净的采石场表面，这是一个白色的新出现的灌浆线，没有大量的土壤残留物堆积。 地板获得干净，无滑动的清洁，清洁的表面，并且从滑倒和跌倒事故提高了安全性。

公开(公告)号：US5771717A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-30

申请号：US717082

申请日：1996-10-07

Applicant: John F. Broker ,  Joel L. Herr ,  John E. Thomas ,  Evan R. Vande Haar

Inventor： John F. Broker ,  Joel L. Herr ,  John E. Thomas ,  Evan R. Vande Haar

IPC: D06F39/14 ,  G07F1/00

CPC classification number: G07F17/20 ,  D06F39/14 ,  G07F1/00

Abstract: An improved laundry appliance is provided having a security system to control access to the clothes in the appliance. The security system includes a lock on the appliance for locking the appliance door in the closed position, and a control panel to actuate and deactuate the lock. The control panel includes a money payment receiver, such as a coin slot or a credit and debit card reader. The control panel also includes a security system such as a key, key card, or PIN access code, to prevent unauthorized deactuation of the lock.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的洗衣设备，其具有用于控制对设备中的衣服的访问的安全系统。 安全系统包括用于将设备门锁定在关闭位置的设备上的锁和用于致动和停用锁的控制面板。 控制面板包括货币支付接收器，例如硬币槽或信用卡和借记卡读卡器。 控制面板还包括诸如密钥，密钥卡或PIN访问码的安全系统，以防止未经授权的锁定。

公开(公告)号：US5645418A

公开(公告)日：1997-07-08

申请号：US603397

申请日：1996-02-20

Applicant: John E. Thomas

Inventor： John E. Thomas

IPC: B65G25/04 ,  C21D9/00 ,  F27B9/22 ,  F27B9/39 ,  F27D3/00 ,  F27D3/06 ,  F27D3/04

CPC classification number: F27D3/0024 ,  F27B9/39 ,  C21D9/0081 ,  F27B9/22

Abstract: A drop-out conveyor for a pusher-type slab reheat furnace having a sloped dropout is disclosed. The drop-out conveyor comprises a plurality of reciprocating slab carts movable between a first loading position within the furnace and a second discharge position outside of the furnace. A track is provided for supporting each of the carts along the sloped dropout of the furnace between the loading position and the discharge position. A mechanism is provided for reciprocating each cart between the first position and the second position. The present invention additionally includes a device for removing the slabs from the slab cart to a roller table at the discharge position.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有倾斜压差的推进式板坯再热炉的出料输送机。 该出口输送机包括多个可在炉内的第一装载位置和炉外的第二排放位置之间移动的往复式板式推车。 提供轨道，用于沿着加载位置和排出位置之间的炉的倾斜落下支撑每个推车。 提供了一种用于在第一位置和第二位置之间往复运动的机构。 本发明还包括一种用于将板坯从板式推车卸出到排出位置的辊台的装置。

公开(公告)号：US5579569A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-03

申请号：US371135

申请日：1995-01-11

Applicant: George W. Tippins ,  John E. Thomas

Inventor： George W. Tippins ,  John E. Thomas

IPC: B21B1/34 ,  B21B1/46 ,  B21B45/00

CPC classification number: B21B1/466 ,  B21B45/00 ,  B21B1/34 ,  Y10T29/49991

Abstract: A method and apparatus of making coiled plate, sheet in coiled form or discrete plate. The apparatus is an intermediate thickness slab caster with a slab storage container and inline hot strip and plate line. The apparatus includes a continuous strip caster forming a strand of between 3.5 and 6 inches thick; a cutoff for cutting the strand into a slab of desired length; a slab table; a slab storage container adjacent to the slab conveyor table adapted to selectively receive slabs from the slab conveyor table; a reheat furnace having an entry inline with both the slab conveyor table and the slab collection and storage area for receiving slabs from either; a feed and run back table at the exit of the reheat furnace; a hot reversing mill for reducing the slab to a coiling thickness; a pair of coiler furnaces located on opposite sides of the hot reversing mill; and a finishing line downstream of the pair of coiler furnaces.

Abstract translation: 制造盘绕板，片状或分立板的方法和装置。 该装置是具有板坯储存容器和直列热带和板材生产线的中间厚度板坯连铸机。 该装置包括形成3.5和6英寸厚之间的股线的连续条带式连铸机; 将切割线切割成所需长度的板坯; 平板桌 与板坯输送台相邻的板坯储存容器，其适于选择性地接收来自板坯输送机台的板坯; 具有与板坯输送台和用于接收板坯的板坯收集和存储区域一起入口的再热炉; 在再热炉出口处的进料和回流台; 用于将板坯还原成卷取厚度的热转炉; 一对位于热反转轧机对面的卷取机炉; 和一对卷取机炉下游的精轧线。

公开(公告)号：US5566914A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US345400

申请日：1994-11-21

Applicant: John E. Thomas

Inventor： John E. Thomas

IPC: E01F9/018 ,  E01F9/019 ,  G09F7/20 ,  A45F3/44

CPC classification number: G09F7/20 ,  E01F9/635 ,  E01F9/646

Abstract: A sign support stake may be combined with a jack for extraction of the stake. The sign support stake may also provide a heater to melt frozen earth. The sign support can be provided with releasable attachment means to the support to avoid removal by vandals and may be provided with level indicating means to assist achieving vertical orientation for a driven stake.

Abstract translation: 标志支持股可以与用于提取股份的插孔组合。 标志支撑桩还可以提供加热器来熔化冻土。 标志支撑件可以提供到支撑件的可释放的附接装置，以避免被破坏者移除，并且可以设置有水平指示装置，以帮助实现驱动销钉的垂直定向。