公开(公告)号：US20100085069A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12287213

申请日：2008-10-06

申请人： Kenneth R. Smith ,  Roger Hayward

发明人： Kenneth R. Smith ,  Roger Hayward

IPC分类号： G01R31/00

CPC分类号： G01R1/07378 ,  G01R1/06772

摘要： In a membrane probing apparatus, the impedance of the interface between coaxial cables connected to the test instrumentation and the membrane supported co-planar waveguide that conductively connects to the probe's contacts is optimized by eliminating a ground plane in the interface board.

摘要翻译： 在膜探测装置中，通过消除接口板中的接地平面，优化了连接到测试仪器的同轴电缆与导电连接到探头触点的膜支撑的共面波导之间的界面阻抗。

公开(公告)号：US20080209630A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US11972364

申请日：2008-01-10

申请人： Richard Kazala ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Bruce Phillips ,  Eric Barta ,  Christopher T. Niederkrom

发明人： Richard Kazala ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Bruce Phillips ,  Eric Barta ,  Christopher T. Niederkrom

IPC分类号： A61G7/14

CPC分类号： A61G7/1026 ,  A61G1/01 ,  A61G2200/32

摘要： A system and method for repositioning a patient. The system comprises a first layer that is liquid impermeable and vapor permeable. The system also comprises a second layer that has a tensile strength that is greater than the first layer. The tensile strength of the second layer is sufficient to allow the system to lift a person being repositioned. The system also comprises a plurality of handles distributed around the sheet.

摘要翻译： 一种用于重新定位患者的系统和方法。 该系统包括不透液体和透气的第一层。 该系统还包括具有大于第一层的拉伸强度的第二层。 第二层的拉伸强度足以使系统抬起重新定位的人。 该系统还包括分布在片材周围的多个把手。

公开(公告)号：US07109731B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US11155986

申请日：2005-06-17

申请人： K. Reed Gleason ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Mike Bayne

发明人： K. Reed Gleason ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Mike Bayne

IPC分类号： G01R31/06

CPC分类号： G01R1/06711 ,  G01R1/07342 ,  G01R1/0735

摘要： A membrane probing assembly includes a support element having an incompressible forward support tiltably coupled to a rearward base and a membrane assembly, formed of polyimide layers, with its central region interconnected to the support by an elastomeric layer. Flexible traces form data/signal lines to contacts on the central region. Each contact comprises a rigid beam and a bump located in off-centered location on the beam, which bump includes a contacting portion. After initial touchdown of these contacting portions, further over-travel of the pads causes each beam to independently tilt locally so that different portions of each beam move different distances relative to the support thus driving each contact into lateral scrubbing movement across the pad thereby clearing away oxide buildup. The elastomeric member backed by the incompressible support ensures sufficient scrub pressure and reliable tilt recovery of each contact without mechanical straining of the beam. In an alternative embodiment, the contacts comprise conductive beams each supported on a loose U-shaped flap formed in the membrane assembly where each flap and beam is tiltably supported in inclined position by an elastomeric hub interposed between the flap and support.

公开(公告)号：US06492822B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US10003948

申请日：2001-10-30

申请人： Randy J. Schwindt ,  Warren K. Harwood ,  Paul A. Tervo ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Richard H. Warner

发明人： Randy J. Schwindt ,  Warren K. Harwood ,  Paul A. Tervo ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Richard H. Warner

IPC分类号： G01R1073

CPC分类号： G01R31/2886 ,  A46D1/00 ,  G01R1/0416 ,  G01R1/06705 ,  G01R1/06794 ,  G01R1/07392 ,  G01R1/18 ,  G01R31/2887 ,  H01L21/68785

摘要： A probe station includes a fully guarded chuck assembly and connector mechanism for increasing sensitivity to low-level currents while reducing settling times. The chuck assembly includes a wafer-supporting first chuck element surrounded by a second chuck element having a lower component, skirting component and upper component each with a surface portion extending opposite the first element for guarding thereof. The connector mechanism is so connected to the second chuck element as to enable, during low-level current measurements, the potential on each component to follow that on the first chuck element as measured relative to an outer shielding enclosure surrounding each element. Leakage current from the first chuck element is thus reduced to virtually zero, hence enabling increased current sensitivity, and the reduced capacitance thus provided by the second chuck element decreases charging periods, hence reducing settling times. With similar operation and effect, where any signal line element of the connector mechanism is arranged exterior of its corresponding guard line element, such as adjacent the chuck assembly or on the probe-holding assembly, a guard enclosure is provided to surround and fully guard such signal line element in interposed relationship between that element and the outer shielding enclosure.

公开(公告)号：US06437584B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09686353

申请日：2000-10-10

申请人： K. Reed Gleason ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Mike Bayne

发明人： K. Reed Gleason ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Mike Bayne

IPC分类号： G01R3102

CPC分类号： G01R1/06711 ,  G01R1/07342 ,  G01R1/0735

摘要： A membrane probing assembly includes a support element having an incompressible forward support tiltably coupled to a rewarward base and a membrane assembly, formed of polyimide layers, with its central region interconnected to the support by an elastomeric layer. Flexible traces form data/signal lines to contacts on the central region. Each contact comprises a rigid beam and a bump located in off-centered location on the beam, which bump includes a contacting portion. After initial touchdown of these contacting portions, further over-travel of the pads causes each beam to independently tilt locally so that different portions of each beam move different distances relative to the support thus driving each contact into lateral scrubbing movement across the pad thereby clearing away oxide buildup. The elastomeric member backed by the incompressible support ensures sufficient scrub pressure and reliable tilt recovery of each contact without mechanical straining of the beam. In an alternative embodiment, the contacts comprise conductive beams each supported on a loose U-shaped flap formed in the membrane assembly where each flap and beam is tiltably supported in inclined position by an elastomeric hub interposed between the flap and support.

摘要翻译： 膜探测组件包括支撑元件，该支撑元件具有可反向耦合到反弹基座的不可压缩前向支撑件和由聚酰亚胺层形成的膜组件，其中心区域通过弹性体层互连到支撑件。 灵活的轨迹可以形成数据/信号线到中心区域的触点。 每个触点包括刚性梁和位于梁的偏心位置的凸块，该凸起包括接触部分。 在初始接触这些接触部分之后，垫的进一步过度行进导致每个光束独立地局部地倾斜，使得每个光束的不同部分相对于支撑件移动不同的距离，从而将每个触点驱动穿过焊盘的横向擦洗运动，从而清除 氧化物积聚。 由不可压缩支撑件支撑的弹性体构件确保了足够的擦洗压力和每个接触件的可靠的倾斜恢复，而不会使梁的机械应变。 在替代实施例中，触头包括各自支撑在形成在膜组件中的松散的U形舌片上的导电梁，其中每个翼片和梁通过插入在翼片和支撑件之间的弹性体毂倾斜支撑在倾斜位置。

公开(公告)号：US06307387B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09174384

申请日：1998-10-16

申请人： K. Reed Gleason ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Mike Bayne

发明人： K. Reed Gleason ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Mike Bayne

IPC分类号： G01R3102

CPC分类号： G01R1/06711 ,  G01R1/07342 ,  G01R1/0735

摘要： A membrane probing assembly includes a support element having an incompressible forward support tiltably coupled to a rearward base and a membrane assembly, formed of polyimide layers, with its central region interconnected to the support by an elastomeric layer. Flexible traces form data/signal lines to contacts on the central region. Each contact comprises a rigid beam and a bump located in off-centered location on the beam, which bump includes a contacting portion. After initial touchdown of these contacting portions, further over-travel of the pads causes each beam to independently tilt locally so that different portions of each beam move different distances relative to the support thus driving each contact into lateral scrubbing movement across the pad thereby clearing away oxide buildup. The elastomeric member backed by the incompressible support ensures sufficient scrub pressure and reliable tilt recovery of each contact without mechanical straining of the beam. In an alternative embodiment, the contacts comprise conductive beams each supported on a loose U-shaped flap formed in the membrane assembly where each flap and beam is tiltably supported in inclined position by an elastomeric hub interposed between the flap and support.

摘要翻译： 膜探测组件包括支撑元件，其具有可倾斜地联接到后部基座的不可压缩的前部支撑件和由聚酰亚胺层形成的膜组件，其中心区域通过弹性体层互连到支撑件。 灵活的轨迹可以形成数据/信号线到中心区域的触点。 每个触点包括刚性梁和位于梁的偏心位置的凸块，该凸起包括接触部分。 在初始接触这些接触部分之后，垫的进一步过度行进导致每个光束独立地局部地倾斜，使得每个光束的不同部分相对于支撑件移动不同的距离，从而将每个触点驱动穿过焊盘的横向擦洗运动，从而清除 氧化物积聚。 由不可压缩支撑件支撑的弹性体构件确保了足够的擦洗压力和每个接触件的可靠的倾斜恢复，而不会使梁的机械应变。 在替代实施例中，触头包括各自支撑在形成在膜组件中的松散的U形舌片上的导电梁，其中每个翼片和梁通过插入在翼片和支撑件之间的弹性体毂倾斜支撑在倾斜位置。

公开(公告)号：US06282735B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-04

申请号：US09378796

申请日：1999-08-23

申请人： James R. Stolpmann ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Roger D. Dalton ,  Gary W. Ferdon ,  Jonathan H. Mueller

发明人： James R. Stolpmann ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Roger D. Dalton ,  Gary W. Ferdon ,  Jonathan H. Mueller

IPC分类号： A61G702

CPC分类号： A61G7/0005 ,  A61G7/05769

摘要： A hydrotherapy mattress assembly which includes an air-over-foam core, a base for receiving the air-over-foam core, and a top cover overlying the air-over-foam core. The top cover provides a patient support surface and includes a drain trough. The drain trough is coupled to a drain which extends through the air-over-foam core and the base, so that liquids can be drained from the patient support surface.

摘要翻译： 一种水疗床垫组件，其包括空气泡沫芯，用于接收空气泡沫芯的基座，以及覆盖在空气泡沫芯上的顶盖。 顶盖提供患者支撑表面并且包括排水槽。 排水槽连接到排出口，该排水口延伸穿过泡沫空气泡沫芯和底座，从而可以从患者支撑表面排出液体。

公开(公告)号：US6074080A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US159971

申请日：1998-09-24

申请人： Kenneth R. Smith ,  Robert Rush

发明人： Kenneth R. Smith ,  Robert Rush

IPC分类号： B60Q1/26

CPC分类号： B60Q1/2607

摘要： A reversible taillight assembly that can be used on either the right or left side of a vehicle. The taillight assembly includes a lens housing, a bracket, a lens and a spring clip. The lens housing has a parabolic configuration and accepts a lens at either its left or right hand side. The bracket can be used on either the right or left hand side of the vehicle by simply rotating the bracket 180.degree.. The lens fits within the lens housing after removing the portion of the front face of the lens housing depending upon which side the assembly is attached to. A method for reversing the taillight assembly is also provided. The method contains the steps of rotating the taillight fixture 180.degree. about its z-axis, replacing a first lens portion, removing a second lens portion, and placing a lens in the lens housing. The lens will be placed in the hole that remains from the removal of the second lens portion.

摘要翻译： 可以在车辆的右侧或左侧使用的可逆式尾灯组件。 尾灯组件包括透镜壳体，支架，透镜和弹簧夹。 透镜壳体具有抛物线构造，并在其左侧或右侧接受透镜。 通过简单地将支架旋转180°，支架可以在车辆的右侧或左侧使用。 根据组件附接到哪一侧，在拆下透镜外壳前表面的一部分后，镜头可以安装在镜头外壳内。 还提供了一种用于反转尾灯组件的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤：使尾灯夹具绕其z轴旋转180度，替换第一透镜部分，移除第二透镜部分，以及将透镜放置在透镜壳体中。 透镜将被放置在从第二透镜部分的移除留下的孔中。

公开(公告)号：US5434512A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-18

申请号：US245581

申请日：1994-05-18

申请人： Randy J. Schwindt ,  Warren K. Harwood ,  Paul A. Tervo ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Richard H. Warner ,  Peter D. Andrews

发明人： Randy J. Schwindt ,  Warren K. Harwood ,  Paul A. Tervo ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Richard H. Warner ,  Peter D. Andrews

IPC分类号： H01L21/66 ,  A46D1/00 ,  G01R1/067 ,  G01R1/073 ,  G01R31/02 ,  G01R31/28 ,  H01L21/687

CPC分类号： G01R31/2886 ,  A46D1/00 ,  G01R1/0416 ,  G01R1/06705 ,  G01R1/06794 ,  G01R1/07392 ,  G01R1/18 ,  G01R31/2887 ,  H01L21/68785

摘要： A probe station is equipped with an integrated guarding system which facilitates the use of the station for low-current measurements, as well as integrated Kelvin connections to eliminate voltage losses caused by line resistances. The station has a chuck assembly which consists of at least three chuck assembly elements. A first element supports the test device, while an underlying second element acts as a guard to reduce leakage currents. These elements are electrically insulated from each other and from their underlying supporting structure, which is the third element. Ready-to-use, selectively detachable electrical connector assemblies provide for signal and guard connections to the first and second chuck assembly elements, respectively, as well as providing Kelvin connections thereto. The capacitance between the respective chuck assembly elements is extremely low due to the provision of air space as the primary electrical insulator. Unique electrical connectors for individually-positionable probes provide both guarding and Kelvin connection capability together with separate EMI shielding movable in unison with each probe individually.

摘要翻译： 探测台配备有集成的防护系统，便于使用站进行低电流测量，以及集成开尔文连接，以消除线路电阻引起的电压损耗。 该站具有由至少三个卡盘组件元件组成的卡盘组件。 第一个元件支持测试设备，而底层的第二个元件用作防护装置，以减少漏电流。 这些元件彼此电绝缘，并且与其下面的支撑结构电绝缘，其是第三元件。 准备使用的，可选择性地拆卸的电连接器组件分别提供到第一和第二卡盘组件元件的信号和保护连接以及提供与开尔文的连接。 由于提供空气作为主电绝缘体，相应的卡盘组件元件之间的电容极低。 用于单独定位探头的独特电气连接器提供保护和开尔文连接能力，以及单独的EMI屏蔽，可以单独与每个探头一致移动。

公开(公告)号：US5269030A

公开(公告)日：1993-12-14

申请号：US792216

申请日：1991-11-13

申请人： Demetrios A. Pahno ,  James R. Stolpmann ,  James M. C. Thomas ,  David N. Ashcraft ,  Michael V. Bolden ,  Roger D. Dalton ,  James J. Romano ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Timothy R. Trauernicht

发明人： Demetrios A. Pahno ,  James R. Stolpmann ,  James M. C. Thomas ,  David N. Ashcraft ,  Michael V. Bolden ,  Roger D. Dalton ,  James J. Romano ,  Kenneth R. Smith ,  Timothy R. Trauernicht

IPC分类号： A61B19/00 ,  A61G7/00 ,  A61G7/02 ,  A61G7/057 ,  A61G9/02

CPC分类号： A61G7/0005 ,  A61G7/02 ,  A61G7/05769 ,  A61B90/05 ,  A61G2203/46 ,  Y10S5/91 ,  Y10S5/928

摘要： An apparatus and method for managing waste from patient care, maintenance, and/or treatment includes an inflatable bladder member disposed to support at least a first portion of the body of the patient. A flexible basin member is fitted over the bladder and receives waste materials, and a filter sheet is disposed atop the basin member. The basin member is connected to a holding reservoir and a vacuum blower. A liquid waste pump is connected to the holding reservoir to transfer liquid waste to a waste jug. A vacuum wand provides rinsing liquid from a rinse liquid jug via a rinse liquid pump and provides suction via the vacuum blower. Liquid levels in each of the rinse liquid jug, the waste jug, and the holding reservoir, are monitored by liquid level sensing devices which supply signals to a microprocessor which controls various functions of the apparatus. Special inflatable sacks are provided to assist turning the patient to facilitate cleansing of the patient. Inflatable cushions receive the inflatable bladder member and dispose it to become coextensive with the support of the rest of the patient in a patient support apparatus, if desired.

摘要翻译： 用于管理来自患者护理，维护和/或治疗的废物的装置和方法包括设置成支撑患者身体的至少第一部分的可充气膀胱构件。 柔性盆构件安装在气囊上并接收废料，过滤板设置在盆体上。 盆构件连接到保持容器和真空鼓风机。 液体废液泵连接到保持容器以将废液转移到废水罐上。 真空棒通过冲洗液体泵从漂洗液体罐中提供冲洗液体，并通过真空鼓风机提供吸力。 每个冲洗液体罐，废水壶和保持容器中的液位由液位传感装置监测，液位传感装置向控制装置的各种功能的微处理器提供信号。 提供特殊的充气袋以帮助转动患者以促进患者的清洁。 如果需要，充气垫子容纳可膨胀的膀胱构件并且将其设置成与病人支撑装置中的其余患者的支撑共同延伸。