公开(公告)号：US06402042B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09725152

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: Jerry A. Stenzel ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas C. Schlosser

Inventor： Jerry A. Stenzel ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen ,  Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas C. Schlosser

IPC: G05B1101

CPC classification number: G05D23/1913 ,  F01P2070/04 ,  F23N5/027 ,  F23N2025/12

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control system for establishing and maintaining a desired uniform temperature in a room heated by a heating device. The control system includes a valve assembly for controlling the pressure of the fluid supplied to the heating device, the valve assembly including a valve actuator, a pressure sensor sensing the pressure of the fluid supplied to the heater, and a temperature control device to sense the ambient temperature of the room. The control system also includes an electronic control unit connected to the aforementioned elements, the electronic control unit including an electronic circuit which samples “open” and “close” input signals from the temperature control device, determines the rate of change of the pressure of the fluid from a predetermined pressure set point, and varies the pressure set point (which thereby varies the heating device output), according to the “open” or “close” signals by providing a command signal to the valve actuator. This command signal is based upon a difference between the predetermined desired temperature and the actual temperature, and the rate of change of the pressure of the fluid.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于在由加热装置加热的房间内建立并保持所需均匀温度的控制系统。 所述控制系统包括用于控制供应给所述加热装置的流体的压力的阀组件，所述阀组件包括阀致动器，感测供给到所述加热器的流体的压力的压力传感器以及感测所述加热装置的温度控制装置 房间的环境温度。 控制系统还包括连接到上述元件的电子控制单元，电子控制单元包括从温度控制装置采样“打开”和“关闭”输入信号的电子电路，确定压力变化率 流体，并且通过向阀致动器提供命令信号，根据“打开”或“关闭”信号来改变压力设定点（从而改变加热装置输出）。 该指令信号基于预定的期望温度与实际温度之间的差异以及流体的压力变化率。

公开(公告)号：US07516905B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-14

申请号：US11235899

申请日：2005-09-27

Applicant: Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

Inventor： Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

IPC: A01K41/00 ,  A01K31/20

CPC classification number: H05B1/0208 ,  A01K1/0158 ,  A01K1/0218 ,  H05B1/02

Abstract: A power control system for automatically and proportionately metering power to a heating device used to create a warm microenvironment conducive to the health and growth of an animal during a predetermined incubation period is herein disclosed. The power control system transmits proportionally more power to a heating device where an ambient room temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined lower limit, and proportionately less power when the ambient room temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined upper limit. A method of providing a heated microenvironment within a larger environment also is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种功率控制系统，用于自动和相称地计量加热装置的功率，该加热装置用于在预定的潜伏期间产生有利于动物健康和生长的温暖微环境。 功率控制系统将比例地更多的功率传送到加热装置，其中在微环境外测量的环境室温更接近预定的下限，并且当在微环境外测量的环境室温更接近预定的上限时成比例地较小的功率。 公开了一种在较大环境中提供加热微环境的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06981649B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-03

申请号：US10426672

申请日：2003-04-30

Applicant: Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

Inventor： Mark H. Jaeger ,  Thomas K. Hiniker ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

IPC: A01G23/10 ,  A01K41/00 ,  A01K31/18

CPC classification number: H05B1/0208 ,  A01K1/0158 ,  A01K1/0218 ,  H05B1/02

Abstract: A power control device for automatically and proportionately metering power to a heating device used to create a warm microenvironment conducive to the health and growth of an animal during a predetermined incubation period is herein disclosed. The power control device transmits proportionally more power to a heating device where an ambient temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined lower limit, and proportionately less power when the ambient room temperature measured outside of the microenvironment is nearer a predetermined upper limit.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种功率控制装置，用于自动和成比例地计量用于在预定的潜伏期内用于产生有益于动物的健康和生长的温暖微环境的加热装置的功率。 功率控制装置向加热装置成比例地传递更多的功率，其中在微环境外测量的环境温度更接近预定的下限，并且当在微环境外测量的环境室温更接近预定的上限时成比例地较小的功率。

公开(公告)号：US5750937A

公开(公告)日：1998-05-12

申请号：US612143

申请日：1996-03-07

Applicant: Thomas H. Johnson ,  Gene L. Justice ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

Inventor： Thomas H. Johnson ,  Gene L. Justice ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

IPC: G01G23/37 ,  G01G19/22 ,  G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G01G23/3707

Abstract: A multi-load cell force sensing apparatus includes a plurality of load cells supporting an operating surface and a controller which determines the position, as well as the magnitude, of an applied force relative to the operating surface. Impulse forces may be distinguished from static forces, thereby enabling the apparatus to function as a user input device whereby a user may request the apparatus to perform functions by pressing or touching a specified location on the operating surface.

Abstract translation: 多重传感器力感测装置包括支撑操作表面的多个负载传感器和确定所施加的力相对于操作表面的位置以及大小的控制器。 冲击力可以与静力区分开，从而使得装置能够用作用户输入装置，由此用户可以通过按压或触摸操作表面上的指定位置来请求装置执行功能。

公开(公告)号：US3959730A

公开(公告)日：1976-05-25

申请号：US506483

申请日：1974-09-16

Applicant: Charles A. Weber ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

Inventor： Charles A. Weber ,  Michael W. Lundgreen

IPC: H03K5/135 ,  H03K1/17 ,  H03K19/08

CPC classification number: H03K5/135

Abstract: A digital hysteresis circuit which generates delayed, clock-synchronous output pulses from input pulses having a random timing relationship with the clock. Input pulses slewing generally in or out on a repetitive clock defined time base may back up from the direction they are slewing by a predetermined time interval without changing the time position of the clock-synchronous, time-delayed output pulses which they successively generate. The circuit is useful in reducing jitter in the read-out of a digital counter while the counter is operating by preventing a load command pulse occurring at counter transition time from effecting a read-out at that instant, and further effective in reducing jitter in the commanded read out from a digital counter where system uncertainty might otherwise cause shift of successive input commands from their normally predictable time positions.

Abstract translation: 一种数字滞后电路，其从具有与时钟的随机定时关系的输入脉冲产生延迟的时钟同步输出脉冲。 在重复的时钟定义的时基上大体上进出的输入脉冲可以从它们回转的方向返回预定的时间间隔，而不改变它们相继产生的时钟同步，时间延迟的输出脉冲的时间位置。 该电路在减少数字计数器的读出中的抖动方面有用，当计数器工作时，通过防止在反向转换时间发生的负载指令脉冲在该瞬间发生读出，进一步有效地减少了在 命令从数字计数器读出，系统不确定性可能会导致连续输入命令从其正常可预测的时间位置移动。