公开(公告)号：US09329588B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-03

申请号：US13040813

申请日：2011-03-04

Applicant: Alan Simpson ,  Paul Ernsdorff

Inventor： Alan Simpson ,  Paul Ernsdorff

IPC: G06Q10/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  H04B14/00 ,  G08B1/08 ,  G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/00

Abstract: A method and system for managing a fleet of vehicles including a reservation system for generating a reservation code; a key cabinet including user-entry means for entering said reservation code and one or more key compartments storing keys for each vehicle in the fleet; a control module in communication with the reservation system and the key cabinet for assigning an unlocked condition to at least one of the key compartments based on entry of a reservation code.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理车队的方法和系统，包括用于生成预约码的预约系统; 包括用于输入所述预订代码的用户输入装置和存储车队中每辆车辆的钥匙的一个或多个钥匙隔间的钥匙柜; 与预约系统和钥匙柜通信的控制模块，用于根据预约码的输入将解锁状况分配给至少一个密钥隔间。

公开(公告)号：US20110215897A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13040813

申请日：2011-03-04

Applicant: Alan SIMPSON ,  Paul Ernsdorff

Inventor： Alan SIMPSON ,  Paul Ernsdorff

IPC: G05B19/00

CPC classification number: G05B19/00

Abstract: A method and system for managing a fleet of vehicles including a reservation system for generating a reservation code; a key cabinet including user-entry means for entering said reservation code and one or more key compartments storing keys for each vehicle in the fleet; a control module in communication with the reservation system and the key cabinet for assigning an unlocked condition to at least one of the key compartments based on entry of a reservation code.

Abstract translation: 一种用于管理车队的方法和系统，包括用于生成预约码的预约系统; 包括用于输入所述预订代码的用户输入装置和存储车队中每辆车辆的钥匙的一个或多个钥匙隔间的钥匙柜; 与预约系统和钥匙柜通信的控制模块，用于根据预约码的输入将解锁状况分配给至少一个密钥隔间。

公开(公告)号：US07681462B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-23

申请号：US11503766

申请日：2006-08-14

Applicant: Shaun David McCarthy ,  Michael Andrew Daly ,  Alan Simpson ,  Ciaran Mythen ,  Martin Flood ,  Guillaume Reux ,  David King

Inventor： Shaun David McCarthy ,  Michael Andrew Daly ,  Alan Simpson ,  Ciaran Mythen ,  Martin Flood ,  Guillaume Reux ,  David King

IPC: G01L3/02

CPC classification number: G01L3/10 ,  G01M13/025

Abstract: A test system for measuring a rotary load comprises a stepper motor drives a gear box that is mounted at one end of a frame. A torque sensor provides a measurement signal transmission. The gear box's output shaft is connected to one of the torque sensor's stubs by means of a universal joint coupling. On the other side of the torque sensor a second universal joint coupling connects the sensor to a stainless steel shaft. A low friction flange bearing is used to provide support for the shaft. An angle encoder is disposed on the end of the shaft distal to the gear box. The gear box's output shaft, the torque sensor's cylindrical shaft hubs and associated couplings are arranged such that they are directly aligned with the shaft. The test system has been designed to take automated torque and angle readings from a shaft capable of rotary motion. The measurement arm configuration with the stepper motor directly connects the torque and angle sensors to a PC based data acquisition card for acquisition and processing of data. The system operates according to a method used to make a true torque measurement of a rotary actuated shaft or wheel in a process where a first data set is acquired with the system unloaded as the shaft or wheel is actuated through the defined travel path. The actuation force applied by the stepper motor is accurately controlled through a computer interface. Torque data is measured at each angular step as the wheel is actuated in a first direction. Torque data is then measured at each angular step as the wheel is actuated in the opposite direction. A load is then placed on the test system. With the load on the system, torque data is acquired/measured at each angular step through the defined travel path. Torque data is then measured at each angular step as the wheel is actuated in the opposite direction through the defined travel path. Ultimately, the true torque, i.e. torque less the effects of friction and the system baseline mechanical profile, is determined by adjusting measurement data to virtually eliminate these two effects.

公开(公告)号：US20110001379A1

公开(公告)日：2011-01-06

申请号：US12829457

申请日：2010-07-02

Applicant: Sean McCarthy ,  Seamus Flanagan ,  Alan Simpson ,  Maxime Sorin

Inventor： Sean McCarthy ,  Seamus Flanagan ,  Alan Simpson ,  Maxime Sorin

IPC: H02K7/09

CPC classification number: F16C32/0425 ,  F16C19/10 ,  F16C32/0402

Abstract: A passive magnetic bearing which has an exceptionally low friction couple. Radial and axial restraint is achieved through magnetic and mechanical means. The embodiment of the passive magnetic bearing has two axially magnetized rings, which each exhibit at least one pair of north and south poles. The magnetized rings are positioned in a manner where the poles are in a repulsive magnetic interaction such that the plane of symmetry which separates the like poles lies perpendicular to the axis of the rotation of a shaft and this radially constrains the movement of the shaft. Axial rigidity is added to the system by the use of ceramic bearings and related axial retaining mechanisms on one of the ring magnets thus maintaining the magnetic bearing in an otherwise unstable axial plane.

Abstract translation: 一种具有极低摩擦力的无源磁轴承。 通过磁力和机械方式实现径向和轴向约束。 无源磁轴承的实施例具有两个轴向磁化的环，每个环表现出至少一对北极和南极。 磁化环以这样的方式定位，其中磁极处于排斥磁相互作用，使得分离相同磁极的对称平面垂直于轴的旋转轴线，并且这径向地限制轴的运动。 通过在其中一个环形磁体上使用陶瓷轴承和相关的轴向保持机构将轴向刚度加到系统上，从而将磁轴承保持在另外不稳定的轴向平面。

公开(公告)号：US07656257B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-02

申请号：US11235423

申请日：2005-09-26

Applicant: Shaun David McCarthy ,  Michael Andrew Daly ,  Alan Simpson

Inventor： Shaun David McCarthy ,  Michael Andrew Daly ,  Alan Simpson

IPC: H01H9/00

CPC classification number: H01H36/008 ,  E05B2047/0007 ,  H01F7/0205 ,  H01F7/0252

Abstract: A low energy magnet actuator allows magnetic fields to be turned on and off using a small amount of energy. The magnetic actuator according to the invention generally includes a base suitable for the support of a plurality of magnets. An actuatable shield is positioned in relation to the plurality of magnets so that it effectively blocks the magnetic field when it is positioned over at least one of the magnets. The magnetic fields of the plurality of magnets interact in a manner that allows low energy actuation of the shield.

Abstract translation: 低能磁体致动器允许使用少量能量来打开和关闭磁场。 根据本发明的磁致动器通常包括适于支撑多个磁体的基座。 可致动屏蔽件相对于多个磁体定位，使得当其被定位在至少一个磁体上时，其可有效地阻挡磁场。 多个磁体的磁场以允许屏蔽的低能量致动的方式相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US20080010108A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-10

申请号：US11753838

申请日：2007-05-25

Applicant: Ken Roberts ,  Carissa Wong ,  Elaine Wong ,  Alan Simpson

Inventor： Ken Roberts ,  Carissa Wong ,  Elaine Wong ,  Alan Simpson

IPC: G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q10/06375 ,  G06Q30/0202

Abstract: A method is provided of predicting changes in market share, in the form of Preference Shares, in a market associated with proposed performance changes. The initial step is to provide a set of market research data suitable for CVA, including current market share data. The next step is to perform a CVA analysis through regression analysis in order to determine WWP parameters, so that for the market as a whole, a set of coefficients determining relative importance of each value driver to WWP, and for each market participant, a set of performance scores for each value driver, and an overall WWP value. The method continues by postulating a changed value in the performance score for one or more value drivers for a selected market participant. The postulated changed value is used to determine a predicted WWP value through relative impacts of the components associated with the WWP model. Finally, a postulated market value as a function of the calculated WWP value is calculated, so as to derive a postulated change in market share associated with postulated change.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在与拟议绩效变化相关的市场中以优先股形式预测市场份额变化的方法。 最初的一步是提供一套适合CVA的市场研究数据，包括目前的市场份额数据。 下一步是通过回归分析来执行CVA分析，以便确定WWP参数，使得对于整个市场而言，确定每个价值驱动者对WWP的相对重要性的系数集合以及针对每个市场参与者的集合 每个价值司机的绩效分数以及整体WWP值。 该方法通过在所选市场参与者的一个或多个价值驱动因素的表现得分中假设改变的值来继续。 假定的变化值用于通过与WWP模型相关的组件的相对影响来确定预测的WWP值。 最后，计算一个假设的市值作为计算出的WWP值，以便得出与假设变化相关的市场份额的假设变化。

公开(公告)号：US08427805B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US13042513

申请日：2011-03-08

Applicant: Sean McCarthy ,  Seamus Flanagan ,  Alan Simpson ,  Maxime Sorin ,  Michael Daly

Inventor： Sean McCarthy ,  Seamus Flanagan ,  Alan Simpson ,  Maxime Sorin ,  Michael Daly

IPC: H01H47/00 ,  H03J1/18 ,  H03J1/22 ,  G01R15/18

CPC classification number: H01F29/14 ,  H01F2029/143

Abstract: An electromagnetic system consists of an electric circuit comprising two solenoids wired in series, one mounted either side and proximate to a toroid. Voltage is applied across the toroid and the solenoids in a specific sequence which alters the inductance behavior of the system, resulting in an inductance gain and no mutual inductance between the toroid and the two solenoids.

Abstract translation: 电磁系统包括一个电路，电路包括两个串联的螺线管，一个安装在任一侧，靠近环形线圈。 电压跨越环形线圈和螺线管以特定顺序施加，改变了系统的电感特性，导致电感增益，并且环形线圈和两个螺线管之间没有互感。

公开(公告)号：US08304952B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-06

申请号：US12967741

申请日：2010-12-14

Applicant: Sean McCarthy ,  Seamus Flanagan ,  Alan Simpson ,  Maxime Sorin

Inventor： Sean McCarthy ,  Seamus Flanagan ,  Alan Simpson ,  Maxime Sorin

IPC: H02K1/00

CPC classification number: H02K29/10 ,  H02K1/12 ,  H02K21/14 ,  H02K53/00

Abstract: An electromagnetic motor system with no counter/back electromotive force due to the ability of the system to change from one magnetic state to another magnetic state in a defined sequence. In the first state a kinetic energy component is added to the system's rotor where two permanent magnetic materials, which are affixed to the rotor, are allowed to come into an angular range such that they act in a symmetrical manner on a fixed soft ferromagnetic material. This fixed soft ferromagnetic material also acts as the core of an electromagnetic coil and when the rotor's permanent magnets are at the closest proximity to the soft ferromagnetic core a voltage is applied across the coil, resulting in the soft ferromagnetic coil being saturated in a horizontal manner where previously it was polarized in a vertical manner while under the influence of the rotor's two permanent magnets.

Abstract translation: 由于系统以一定的顺序从一个磁状态转变为另一个磁状态的能力，所以不具有反电动势的电磁电动机系统。 在第一状态下，将动能分量添加到系统的转子中，其中固定在转子上的两个永久磁性材料被允许进入角度范围，使得它们以对称的方式在固定的软铁磁材料上作用。 该固定的软铁磁材料也用作电磁线圈的核心，并且当转子的永磁体与软铁磁芯最接近时，线圈上施加电压，导致软铁磁线圈以水平方式饱和 其中以前它在垂直方向上被极化，同时在转子的两个永磁体的影响下。

公开(公告)号：US20090009157A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12166699

申请日：2008-07-02

Applicant: Sean David McCarthy ,  Alan Simpson ,  Martin Flood ,  Maxime Sorin

Inventor： Sean David McCarthy ,  Alan Simpson ,  Martin Flood ,  Maxime Sorin

IPC: G01R33/12 ,  G01R19/00 ,  G01L3/00

CPC classification number: G01R33/0385 ,  B82Y25/00 ,  G01R33/038

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for measuring magnetic force response time due to the magnetic viscosity of materials and for measuring total energy exchanged due to relative motion of magnetic materials. Voltage and current versus time through an electromagnet is measured and recorded. Corresponding force versus time is measured for magnetic forces applied to a material under test in response to energizing the electromagnet to determine effects of magnetic viscosity of the material under test. A test system is also provided for measuring energy exchanged due to the relative motion of magnetic materials. Absolute values of transferred mechanical energy and electrical energy are combined to determine the total energy exchanged by interaction of a permanent magnet and an electromagnet.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量由于材料的磁性粘度和由于磁性材料的相对运动而交换的总能量的磁力响应时间的装置和方法。 测量和记录通过电磁体的电压和电流对时间的影响。 测量对应于施加到被测试材料的磁力的响应于时间的响应于激励电磁体以确定被测材料的磁性粘度的影响。 还提供了一种用于测量由于磁性材料的相对运动而交换的能量的测试系统。 结合传递的机械能和电能的绝对值来确定通过永磁体和电磁体相互作用而交换的总能量。

公开(公告)号：US20080034895A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11503766

申请日：2006-08-14

Applicant: Shaun David McCarthy ,  Michael Andrew Daly ,  Alan Simpson ,  Ciaran Mythen ,  Martin Flood ,  Guillaume Reux ,  David King

Inventor： Shaun David McCarthy ,  Michael Andrew Daly ,  Alan Simpson ,  Ciaran Mythen ,  Martin Flood ,  Guillaume Reux ,  David King

IPC: G01L3/02

CPC classification number: G01L3/10 ,  G01M13/025

Abstract: A test system for measuring a rotary load comprises a stepper motor drives a gear box that is mounted at one end of a frame. A torque sensor provides a measurement signal transmission. The gear box's output shaft is connected to one of the torque sensor's stubs by means of a universal joint coupling. On the other side of the torque sensor a second universal joint coupling connects the sensor to a stainless steel shaft. A low friction flange bearing is used to provide support for the shaft. An angle encoder is disposed on the end of the shaft distal to the gear box. The gear box's output shaft, the torque sensor's cylindrical shaft hubs and associated couplings are arranged such that they are directly aligned with the shaft. The test system has been designed to take automated torque and angle readings from a shaft capable of rotary motion. The measurement arm configuration with the stepper motor directly connects the torque and angle sensors to a PC based data acquisition card for acquisition and processing of data. The system operates according to a method used to make a true torque measurement of a rotary actuated shaft or wheel in a process where a first data set is acquired with the system unloaded as the shaft or wheel is actuated through the defined travel path. The actuation force applied by the stepper motor is accurately controlled through a computer interface. Torque data is measured at each angular step as the wheel is actuated in a first direction. Torque data is then measured at each angular step as the wheel is actuated in the opposite direction. A load is then placed on the test system. With the load on the system, torque data is acquired/measured at each angular step through the defined travel path. Torque data is then measured at each angular step as the wheel is actuated in the opposite direction through the defined travel path. Ultimately, the true torque, i.e. torque less the effects of friction and the system baseline mechanical profile, is determined by adjusting measurement data to virtually eliminate these two effects.