公开(公告)号：US06574529B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-03

申请号：US09663405

申请日：2000-09-15

Applicant: Richard A. Lundeen ,  Gerard N. Weisensel ,  Lyndon J. Hanson ,  Glendon D. Kappel

Inventor： Richard A. Lundeen ,  Gerard N. Weisensel ,  Lyndon J. Hanson ,  Glendon D. Kappel

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: G11B17/228 ,  G11B15/6835 ,  G11B15/689 ,  G11B17/225

Abstract: Calibrating alignments of a data storage library includes determining an alignment offset by aligning an emitter attached to a media transport assembly (MTA) with a reference location located at a storage area, determining a sensor offset by aligning a sensor attached to the MTA with a reference target located at the storage area, wherein the sensor offset is a function of the alignment offset, and determining a specific offset by aligning the sensor with a specific target, wherein the specific offset is a function of the sensor offset, wherein the specific offset is used to determine an actual position of a specific location located near the specific target.

Abstract translation: 数据存储库的校准对准包括通过将附接到介质传输组件（MTA）的发射器与位于存储区域处的参考位置对准来确定对准偏移，通过将附接到MTA的传感器与参考对齐来确定传感器偏移 位于所述存储区域，其中所述传感器偏移是所述对准偏移的函数，并且通过使所述传感器与特定目标对准来确定特定偏移，其中所述特定偏移是所述传感器偏移的函数，其中所述特定偏移是 用于确定位于特定目标附近的特定位置的实际位置。

公开(公告)号：US07475991B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11315811

申请日：2005-12-22

Applicant: Jiaying Ma ,  Michael K. Domroese ,  Stephen K. Eckhardt ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Hamid R. Mortazavi ,  Michael J. Raykowski

Inventor： Jiaying Ma ,  Michael K. Domroese ,  Stephen K. Eckhardt ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Hamid R. Mortazavi ,  Michael J. Raykowski

IPC: G03B21/14 ,  G03B21/00 ,  G03B21/16 ,  G03B21/18 ,  G03B21/22 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02B27/10

CPC classification number: G03B21/2073 ,  G02B27/1046 ,  G02B27/145 ,  G02B27/149 ,  G02B27/283 ,  G03B21/145 ,  G03B21/16 ,  H04N9/3105 ,  H04N9/3144

Abstract: An optical unit that includes a polarizing beamsplitter (PBS). The PBS includes a reflective polarizer that transmits a portion of a light beam that has a first polarization and reflects a portion of the light beam that has a second polarization. A light absorbing device is operatively disposed relative to the PBS. The light absorbing device receives the light either transmitted or reflected by the PBS. The light absorbing device includes a light capture portion having a structured surface.

Abstract translation: 包括偏振分束器（PBS）的光学单元。 PBS包括透射具有第一偏振的光束的一部分并且反射具有第二偏振的光束的一部分的反射偏振器。 相对于PBS可操作地设置光吸收装置。 光吸收装置接收由PBS传输或反射的光。 光吸收装置包括具有结构化表面的光捕获部分。

公开(公告)号：USD529648S1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US29231983

申请日：2005-06-13

Applicant: Casey L. Carlson ,  Glendon D. Kappel

Designer： Casey L. Carlson ,  Glendon D. Kappel

公开(公告)号：US06532131B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-11

申请号：US09589481

申请日：2000-06-07

Applicant: Glendon D. Kappel ,  Warren D. Pannkuk

Inventor： Glendon D. Kappel ,  Warren D. Pannkuk

IPC: G11B1518

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/6835

Abstract: In a data media storage library for storing and accessing storage media, the storage media being contained in cartridges, the data media storage library having a library housing, an access opening in the library housing for inserting cartridges, a storage array within the library housing including a number of storage locations, a plurality of media storage elements adapted to hold the storage media, a plurality of data transfer elements adapted to read and write information on the storage media, and a media transport element within the library housing adapted to move the storage media between the media storage element and the data transfer element, an import/export element which rotates the cartridge 180 degrees after moving the cartridge from the access opening to the media transport element, including: a cartridge holder adapted to receive the media cartridge from the access opening; a lead screw mounted in a first direction between the access opening and the media transport element and rotating about a first axis parallel to the first direction and a cartridge holder carrier engaging the lead screw and connected to the cartridge holder for translation of the cartridge holder along the first axis; a keyed nut threaded on the lead screw, the keyed nut having a first slot and a second slot, an intermediate point between the access opening and the media transport element, a first rail extending between the access opening and the intermediate point, and a second rail extending between the intermediate point and the media transport element; one of the first slot and said second slot engaging the first rail between the access opening and the intermediate point and engaging the second rail between the intermediate point and the media transport element; a horizontal gap between the first rail and the second rail at the intermediate point; a first bevel gear fastened to the keyed nut; and a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear and a shaft driven by the second bevel gear and connected to the cartridge holder.

公开(公告)号：US06454509B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09544364

申请日：2000-04-06

Applicant: Glendon D. Kappel ,  Warren D. Pannkuk ,  Darren A. Groth ,  Robert J. McPherson ,  Daniel R. Evanson

Inventor： Glendon D. Kappel ,  Warren D. Pannkuk ,  Darren A. Groth ,  Robert J. McPherson ,  Daniel R. Evanson

IPC: G11B1704

CPC classification number: G11B17/225 ,  G11B15/6835

Abstract: An apparatus for picking and placing media supported in stores and drives of a data storage library without electrical actuation or separate mechanical actuation means of grasping and releasing the media's pick feature, the apparatus including: a carriage movable toward and away from the media, the media being supported in the stores and drives; at least one picker member pivotally attached to the carriage at a pivot point and having a latching portion adapted to engage the media's pick feature. The picker member is movable between an open state wherein the latching portion is spaced from the media's pick feature and a closed state wherein the latching portion engages the media's pick feature. The apparatus also includes a spring having a first end attached to the carriage and a second end attached to the picker member. The spring is alternately orientable between a first orientation wherein the spring biases the picker member toward the media and a second orientation wherein the spring biases the picker member away from the media. The movement of the picker member between the open state and the closed state and between the closed state and the open state is caused by movement of the picker member against the media supported in the stores and drives without any electrical or separate mechanical actuation means cooperating with the picker member.

Abstract translation: 一种用于拾取和放置支撑在数据存储库的存储和驱动器中的介质的装置，而无需电致动或者分离的机械致动装置来抓取和释放介质的拾取特征，该装置包括：能够朝向和远离介质移动的托架，介质 在商店和驱动器中得到支持; 至少一个拾取器构件在枢转点处枢转地附接到所述托架并且具有适于接合所述介质的拾取特征的闩锁部分。 拾取器构件可以在打开状态之间移动，其中闩锁部分与介质的拾取特征间隔开，并且闭合状态，其中闩锁部分接合媒体的拾取特征。 该装置还包括具有连接到滑架的第一端和连接到拾取器构件的第二端的弹簧。 弹簧可以在弹簧将拾取器构件朝向介质偏压的第一方向和第二方向之间交替地定向，其中弹簧将拾取器构件偏离介质。 拾取器构件在打开状态和关闭状态之间以及关闭状态和打开状态之间的移动是由于拾取器构件抵靠支撑在存储器中的介质的运动而引起的，而没有任何电气或分离的机械致动装置与 选择器成员。

公开(公告)号：US4964810A

公开(公告)日：1990-10-23

申请号：US457624

申请日：1989-12-27

Applicant: Timothy P. Malotke ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Charles H. Marohl

Inventor： Timothy P. Malotke ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Charles H. Marohl

IPC: H05K7/14

CPC classification number: H05K7/1408 ,  H01R12/7005

Abstract: An arrangement to provide a card cage of an electronic system with a retaining bar. The retaining bar simply and quickly latches in to holes drilled in the side of the card cage. Similarly, the retaining bar quickly unlatches from its holes to provide access for maintenance personnel. The retaining bar has a spring loaded latch element at each end of its length. It has a bar member with a U-shaped cross section in order to prevent excessive bending in the middle. The retaining bar further has a layer of resilient material between the U-shaped bar member and the printed wiring cards to provide a force against each card to retain it in its respective card position. The resilient material may be highly insulating or it may be anti-static as the technology requires.

Abstract translation: 一种用于提供具有保持杆的电子系统的卡笼的装置。 保持杆简单快速地锁定在卡笼侧面钻孔。 类似地，保持杆可以从其孔中快速脱开，从而为维护人员提供通道。 保持杆在其长度的每一端具有弹簧加载的闩锁元件。 它具有U形横截面的杆件，以防止中部过度弯曲。 保持杆还具有在U形杆构件和印刷线路卡之间的弹性材料层，以向每个卡提供力以将其保持在其相应的卡位置。 弹性材料可以是高度绝缘的，或者根据该技术需要可以是抗静电的。

公开(公告)号：US07828867B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11361017

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Andy Fox ,  Ronald C. Johansson ,  Kevin E. Kinzer ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Casey L. Carlson ,  Paula A. Marrs

Inventor： Andy Fox ,  Ronald C. Johansson ,  Kevin E. Kinzer ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  Casey L. Carlson ,  Paula A. Marrs

IPC: B01D19/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/0005 ,  B01D46/10 ,  B01D2273/30 ,  F24F13/28

Abstract: A portable air treatment device and system including a filter retaining mechanism for selectively retaining a replaceable filter assembly. The filter retaining mechanism includes a rigid, non-moveable body that reduces a size of an access opening to a filter chamber otherwise formed by the air treatment device housing, along with a bearing surface. The rigid body serves as a catch or latch, preventing unexpected dislodgement of a filter assembly from the chamber. The bearing surface is also rigid and non-moveable, and provides a means for easily inserting and removing a primarily non-permanently deflectable filter assembly about the rigid body.

Abstract translation: 一种便携式空气处理装置和系统，包括用于选择性地保持可更换过滤器组件的过滤器保持机构。 过滤器保持机构包括刚性的不可移动的主体，其减小了由空气处理装置壳体形成的过滤室的进入开口的尺寸以及支承表面。 刚性体用作卡扣或闩锁，防止过滤器组件从腔室中意外移出。 轴承表面也是刚性和不可移动的，并且提供了用于容易地插入和移除围绕刚体的主要非永久可偏转的过滤器组件的装置。

公开(公告)号：US06560060B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-06

申请号：US09589554

申请日：2000-06-07

Applicant: Glendon D. Kappel

Inventor： Glendon D. Kappel

IPC: G11B1518

CPC classification number: G11B15/6835 ,  G11B17/225

Abstract: In a data media storage library for storing and accessing storage media, the storage media being contained in cartridges, the data media storage library having a library housing, an access opening in the library housing for inserting cartridges, a storage array within the library housing including a number of storage locations, a plurality of media storage elements adapted to hold the storage media, a plurality of data transfer elements adapted to read and write information on the storage media, and a media transport element within the library housing adapted to move the storage media between the media storage element and the data transfer element, an import/export element which rotates the cartridge 180 degrees after moving the cartridge from the access opening to the media transport element, including: a cartridge holder adapted to receive the media cartridge from the access opening; a lead screw mounted in a first direction between a first point and a second point and rotating about a first axis parallel to the first direction; a keyed nut threaded on the lead screw, the keyed nut having a first slot and a second slot, and a rail alternately engaging the first slot and second slot, the rail extending between the first point and the second point; a detent adapted to alternately engage the first and second slot adjacent the rail at the second point; a first bevel gear fastened to the keyed nut; and a second bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear and a shaft driven by the second bevel gear and connected to the cartridge holder.

Abstract translation: 在用于存储和访问存储介质的数据媒体存储库中，存储介质被包含在盒中，数据媒体存储库具有库外壳，用于插入盒的库外壳中的访问开口，图书馆外壳内的存储阵列，包括 多个存储位置，适于保持存储介质的多个媒体存储元件，适于在存储介质上读取和写入信息的多个数据传送元件，以及库内的媒体传输元件，适于移动存储器 介质存储元件和数据传送元件之间的媒体，导入/导出元件，其将盒从接入开口移动到媒体传输元件之后将盒旋转180度，包括：盒保持器，其适于从 进出口; 安装在第一方向上的第一点和第二点之间绕与第一方向平行的第一轴线旋转的导螺杆; 带螺纹的丝杠螺母，所述带键螺母具有第一槽和第二槽，以及轨道，其交替地接合所述第一槽和第二槽，所述轨道在所述第一点和所述第二点之间延伸; 适于在第二点处交替地接合与轨道相邻的第一和第二槽的制动器; 固定在钥匙螺母上的第一锥齿轮; 以及与第一锥齿轮啮合的第二伞齿轮和由第二锥齿轮驱动并连接到料盒保持器的轴。

公开(公告)号：US07854035B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-21

申请号：US11555344

申请日：2006-11-01

Applicant: Scott D. Gullicks ,  David G. Sebesta ,  Kevin L. McNulty ,  Richard W. Wright ,  John J. Dyer ,  Thomas M. Apse ,  Glendon D. Kappel

Inventor： Scott D. Gullicks ,  David G. Sebesta ,  Kevin L. McNulty ,  Richard W. Wright ,  John J. Dyer ,  Thomas M. Apse ,  Glendon D. Kappel

IPC: A47L13/20

CPC classification number: A47L13/258

Abstract: The present invention features a cleaning implement, such as a mop, that may be used for cleaning a floor. The mop of the invention typically includes a mop head and a handle pivotally connected to the mop head. The mop head also includes means for securing a mop media, typically a flexible disposable cleaning sheet, to the mop head. The mop may be passed over the floor with one side of the cleaning sheet presented for cleaning the floor. The mop head may then be inverted with the other side of the cleaning sheet presented for further cleaning of the floor.

Abstract translation: 本发明具有可用于清洁地板的清洁工具，例如拖把。 本发明的拖把通常包括拖把头和枢轴连接到拖把头的手柄。 拖把头还包括用于将拖把介质（通常为柔性的一次性清洁片）固定到拖把头的装置。 拖把可以通过地板，清洁纸的一面用于清洁地板。 然后可以将清洁片的另一侧倒置，拖把头可以进一步清洁地板。

公开(公告)号：US07806961B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-05

申请号：US11384201

申请日：2006-03-17

Applicant: Casey L. Carlson ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  H. Aaron Christmann

Inventor： Casey L. Carlson ,  Glendon D. Kappel ,  H. Aaron Christmann

IPC: B01D46/00

CPC classification number: B01D46/446 ,  B01D46/0086 ,  B01D2273/30

Abstract: A variable speed fan device includes a housing, a motor, a fan blade, a controller, and a first plurality of discrete light sources. The motor is maintained by the housing and the fan blade is connected to the motor. The controller is electronically coupled to the motor and manages an operational status of the variable speed fan device. The light sources are adapted to emit light from the display panel along a discontinuous perimeter at the exterior face. In an activated state, the light emitted by each light source is visually perceptible an exterior face of the display panel. The controller is programmed to individually activate and deactivate the light sources in a predetermined pattern creating a perception of movement of light about the discontinuous perimeter at the exterior face of the display panel corresponding with an operational status of the variable speed fan device.

Abstract translation: 变速风扇装置包括壳体，马达，风扇叶片，控制器和第一多个离散光源。 电机由外壳保持，风扇叶片连接到电机。 控制器电连接到电动机并管理变速风扇装置的操作状态。 光源适于沿着外表面的​​不连续周边从显示面板发光。 在激活状态下，每个光源发出的光在显示面板的外表面上是目视感知的。 控制器被编程为以预定模式单独激活和去激活光源，从而产生对应于可变风扇装置的操作状态的在显示面板的外表面处的不连续周界的光的移动感觉。