公开(公告)号：US08286779B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US13165439

申请日：2011-06-21

Applicant: Frederick J. Stingel, III ,  Ernest Emory Devlin, Jr. ,  John Robert French

Inventor： Frederick J. Stingel, III ,  Ernest Emory Devlin, Jr. ,  John Robert French

IPC: B65G1/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/026

Abstract: A vertically accumulating storage and retrieval apparatus has a first and second plurality of substantially vertically spaced shelf assemblies supported by support structure. Each of the shelf assemblies includes a shelf tray for receiving, storing, and discharging containers. Spring biasing structure is provided for urging the shelf to the receiving position. Dampening structure dampens the movement of the shelf between the upwardly tilted receiving position and the downwardly tilted discharge position. A transfer control and transfer control linkage are provided for retaining the shelf when a shelf of a next lower shelf assembly is not prepared to receive a container, and allowing the shelf to move to the discharge position under the weight of a container disposed on the shelf when the shelf of the next lower shelf assembly is prepared to receive a container. A method for storing and retrieving containers is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 垂直堆积的存储和取回装置具有由支撑结构支撑的第一和第二多个基本上垂直间隔开的搁架组件。 每个搁板组件包括用于接收，存储和排出容器的搁板托盘。 提供弹簧偏压结构用于将货架推到接收位置。 阻尼结构阻尼在向上倾斜的接收位置和向下倾斜的排放位置之间的货架的运动。 提供转移控制和转移控制联动装置，用于当下一个下架组件的货架不准备接收容器时保持搁板，并且允许货架在设置在搁板上的容器的重量下移动到排放位置 当下一个下架组件的架子准备好接收一个容器时。 还公开了一种用于存储和检索容器的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090213742A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-27

申请号：US12089443

申请日：2006-10-06

Applicant: Robert French ,  Allen Keeling ,  Craig White ,  Ray Ransom

Inventor： Robert French ,  Allen Keeling ,  Craig White ,  Ray Ransom

IPC: H04J1/16

CPC classification number: H04Q11/0464 ,  H04L43/045 ,  H04L43/12 ,  H04M3/2281 ,  H04Q3/0087 ,  H04Q2213/13176 ,  H04Q2213/13205 ,  H04Q2213/13209 ,  H04Q2213/13349

Abstract: A telecommunication system management device, the device comprising: a means to connect the device to a source of power; a means to connect the device to a multiplexed telephone signal; a means to provide the device with a destination network address; a decoder, to receive the multiplexed telephone signal and to extract control information from the multiplexed telephone signal; a converter, to receive inputs comprising the destination network address and the extracted control information, and to convert the inputs into a network compatible output signal; and a means to connect the device to a network, to permit the device to transmit the output signal over the network; wherein, the extracted control information can be sent to the destination network address.

Abstract translation: 一种电信系统管理装置，所述装置包括：将所述装置连接到电源的装置; 一种将设备连接到多路复用电话信号的装置; 为设备提供目的地网络地址的方法; 解码器，用于接收多路复用的电话信号并从复用的电话信号中提取控制信息; 转换器，用于接收包括目的地网络地址和所提取的控制信息的输入，并将输入转换为网络兼容的输出信号; 以及将设备连接到网络的装置，以允许设备通过网络传输输出信号; 其中，所提取的控制信息可以被发送到目的地网络地址。

公开(公告)号：US20070023549A1

公开(公告)日：2007-02-01

申请号：US11380884

申请日：2006-04-28

Applicant: Robert French ,  Robert Reeves

Inventor： Robert French ,  Robert Reeves

IPC: B02C19/00

CPC classification number: B30B9/02 ,  B02C23/00 ,  B03B9/005 ,  B30B3/04 ,  B30B9/20 ,  C10L5/08 ,  C10L5/24 ,  C10L9/00

Abstract: The invention provides low-cost, non-thermal methods to transform and beneficiate bulk materials, including low rank coals such as peat, lignite, brown coal, subbituminous coal, other carbonaceous solids or derived feedstock. High pressure compaction and comminution processes are linked to transform the solid materials by eliminating interstitial, capillary, pores, or other voids that are present in the materials and that may contain liquid, air or gases that are detrimental to the quality and performance of the bulk materials, thereby beneficiating the bulk products to provide premium feedstock for industrial or commercial uses, such as electric power generation, gasification, liquefaction, and carbon activation. The handling characteristics, dust mitigation aspects and combustion emissions of the products may also be improved.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了低成本，非热的方法来转化和选择散装材料，包括低等级煤如泥煤，褐煤，褐煤，次烟煤，其他碳质固体或衍生原料。 高压压实和粉碎过程相互联系，通过消除材料中存在的间隙，毛细管，孔或其他空隙来转化固体材料，并且可能含有不利于散装质量和性能的液体，空气或气体 材料，从而有益于散装产品，以提供工业或商业用途的优质原料，例如发电，气化，液化和碳活化。 产品的处理特性，减尘方面和燃烧排放也可能得到改善。

公开(公告)号：US06751722B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-15

申请号：US10375576

申请日：2003-02-27

Applicant: Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

Inventor： Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

IPC: G06F944

CPC classification number: G06F9/3885 ,  G06F15/7867 ,  G06F15/8007

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing local control of processing elements in a network of multiple context processing elements (MCPEs). A MCPE stores configuration memory contexts and maintains data of a current configuration. State information is received from at least one other MCPE. A configuration control signal is generated in response to the state information and current configuration data. A MCPE is selected in response to the configuration control signal to control the MCPE. Each MCPE in the networked array has an assigned physical and virtual identification. Data comprising control data, configuration data, an address mask, and a destination identification is transmitted to a MCPE. The transmitted address mask is applied to either a physical or a virtual identification, and to a destination identification. The masked physical or virtual identification is compared to the masked destination identification. When the masked physical or virtual identification matches the masked destination identification, a MCPE is manipulated in response to the transmitted data by selecting one of a number of configuration memory contexts to control the functioning of the MCPE.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在多个上下文处理元件（MCPE）的网络中提供处理元件的本地控制的方法和装置。 MCPE存储配置存储器上下文并维护当前配置的数据。 从至少一个其他MCPE接收状态信息。 响应于状态信息和当前配置数据产生配置控制信号。 选择MCPE以响应配置控制信号来控制MCPE。 网络阵列中的每个MCPE都有一个分配的物理和虚拟标识。 包含控制数据，配置数据，地址掩码和目的地标识的数据被发送到MCPE。 发送的地址掩码被应用于物理或虚拟标识以及目的地标识。 将屏蔽的物理或虚拟标识与掩蔽的目的地标识进行比较。 当屏蔽的物理或虚拟标识与掩蔽的目的地标识匹配时，通过选择多个配置存储器上下文中的一个来控制MCPE的功能来响应于所发送的数据来操纵MCPE。

公开(公告)号：US06457116B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-24

申请号：US09322291

申请日：1999-05-28

Applicant: Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

Inventor： Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

IPC: G06F15177

CPC classification number: G06F9/3885 ,  G06F15/7867 ,  G06F15/8007

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing local control of processing elements in a network of multiple context processing element are provided. A multiple context processing element is configured to store a number of configuration memory contexts. This multiple context processing element maintains data of a current configuration. State information is received from at least one other multiple context processing element. At least one configuration control signal is generated in response to the state information and the data of a current configuration. One of multiple configuration memory contexts is selected in response to the configuration control signal, the selected configuration memory context controlling the multiple context processing element. Each multiple context processing element in the networked array of multiple context processing elements has an assigned physical and virtual identification. Data is transmitted to at least one of the multiple context processing elements of the array, the data comprising control data, configuration data, an address mask, and a destination identification. The transmitted address mask is applied to either the physical or virtual identification and to a destination identification. The masked physical or virtual identification is compared to the masked destination identification. When the masked physical or virtual identification of a multiple context processing element matches the masked destination identification, at least one of the number of multiple context processing elements are manipulated in response to the transmitted data. Manipulation comprises selecting one of a number of configuration memory contexts to control the functioning of the multiple context processing element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在多个上下文处理元件的网络中提供处理元件的本地控制的方法和装置。 多上下文处理元件被配置为存储多个配置存储器上下文。 该多重上下文处理元件维护当前配置的数据。 从至少一个其他多个上下文处理单元接收状态信息。 响应于当前配置的状态信息和数据生成至少一个配置控制信号。 响应于配置控制信号选择多个配置存储器上下文中的一个，所选择的配置存储器上下文控制多个上下文处理元件。 多个上下文处理元件的联网阵列中的每个多个上下文处理元素具有分配的物理和虚拟标识。 数据被发送到阵列的多个上下文处理元件中的至少一个，数据包括控制数据，配置数据，地址掩码和目的地标识。 发送的地址掩码应用于物理或虚拟标识和目标标识。 将屏蔽的物理或虚拟标识与掩蔽的目的地标识进行比较。 当多个上下文处理元件的掩蔽的物理或虚拟标识匹配掩蔽的目的地标识符时，多个上下文处理元件的数目中的至少一个被响应于发送的数据被操纵。 操作包括选择多个配置存储器上下文中的一个以控制多个上下文处理元件的功能。

公开(公告)号：US6122719A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US962526

申请日：1997-10-31

Applicant: Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

Inventor： Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

IPC: G06F15/80 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06F15/8007 ,  G06F15/8023

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for retiming in a network of multiple context processing elements are provided. A programmable delay element is configured to programmably delay signals between a number of multiple context processing elements of an array without requiring a multiple context processing element to implement the delay. The output of a first multiple context processing element is coupled to a first multiplexer and to the input of a number of serially connected delay registers. The output of each of the serially connected delay registers is coupled to the input of a second multiplexer. The output of the second multiplexer is coupled to the input of the first multiplexer, and the output of the first multiplexer is coupled to a second multiple context processing element. The first and second multiplexers are provided with at least one set of data representative of at least one configuration memory context of a multiple context processing element. The first and second multiplexers are controlled to select one of a number of delay durations in response to the received set of data. A delay is programmed in the network structure in response to a data type being transferred between particular multiple context processing elements.

公开(公告)号：US5979289A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-09

申请号：US29355

申请日：1998-04-13

Applicant: John Robert French

Inventor： John Robert French

IPC: F41H11/16 ,  B64D1/04 ,  B63G9/00

CPC classification number: F41H11/18

Abstract: An apparatus for and method of detonating unexploded mines is disclosed. A ground-engaging foot is caused to reciprocate by power means with sufficient force to activate an unexploded mine. Control means is used to control the manner of reciprocation of the foot by controlling the power applied to the foot. A shock absorption arrangement absorbs shock energy created upon detonation of an unexploding mine. Preferably the apparatus is vehicle mounted for example upon a remotely controlled tracked vehicle.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / GB96 / 02030 Sec。 371日期：1998年4月13日 102（e）1998年4月13日PCT PCT 1996年8月20日PCT公布。 出版物WO97 / 08508 日期：1997年3月6日披露了爆炸地雷爆炸的装置和方法。 通过动力手段使地面接触的脚以足够的力量往复运动，以激活未爆炸的矿。 控制装置用于通过控制施加到脚的动力来控制脚的往复运动的方式。 减震装置吸收了爆炸地雷爆炸时产生的冲击能量。 优选地，该装置被车辆安装在例如远程控制的跟踪车辆上。

公开(公告)号：US5915123A

公开(公告)日：1999-06-22

申请号：US962141

申请日：1997-10-31

Applicant: Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

Inventor： Ethan Mirsky ,  Robert French ,  Ian Eslick

IPC: G06F15/78 ,  G06F15/80 ,  G06F15/177 ,  H03K19/177

CPC classification number: G06F9/3885 ,  G06F15/7867 ,  G06F15/8007

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing local control of processing elements in a network of multiple context processing element are provided. A multiple context processing element is configured to store a number of configuration memory contexts. This multiple context processing element maintains data of a current configuration. State information is received from at least one other multiple context processing element. At least one configuration control signal is generated in response to the state information and the data of a current configuration. One of multiple configuration memory contexts is selected in response to the configuration control signal, the selected configuration memory context controlling the multiple context processing element. Each multiple context processing element in the networked array of multiple context processing elements has an assigned physical and virtual identification. Data is transmitted to at least one of the multiple context processing elements of the array, the data comprising control data, configuration data, an address mask, and a destination identification. The transmitted address mask is applied to either the physical or virtual identification and to a destination identification. The masked physical or virtual identification is compared to the masked destination identification. When the masked physical or virtual identification of a multiple context processing element matches the masked destination identification, at least one of the number of multiple context processing elements are manipulated in response to the transmitted data. Manipulation comprises selecting one of a number of configuration memory contexts to control the functioning of the multiple context processing element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在多个上下文处理元件的网络中提供处理元件的本地控制的方法和装置。 多上下文处理元件被配置为存储多个配置存储器上下文。 该多重上下文处理元件维护当前配置的数据。 从至少一个其他多个上下文处理单元接收状态信息。 响应于当前配置的状态信息和数据生成至少一个配置控制信号。 响应于配置控制信号选择多个配置存储器上下文中的一个，所选择的配置存储器上下文控制多个上下文处理元件。 多个上下文处理元件的联网阵列中的每个多个上下文处理元素具有分配的物理和虚拟标识。 数据被发送到阵列的多个上下文处理元件中的至少一个，数据包括控制数据，配置数据，地址掩码和目的地标识。 发送的地址掩码应用于物理或虚拟标识和目标标识。 将掩蔽的物理或虚拟标识与掩蔽的目的地标识进行比较。 当多个上下文处理元件的掩蔽的物理或虚拟标识匹配掩蔽的目的地标识符时，多个上下文处理元件的数目中的至少一个被响应于发送的数据被操纵。 操作包括选择多个配置存储器上下文中的一个以控制多个上下文处理元件的功能。

公开(公告)号：US20130326938A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13994234

申请日：2011-12-15

Applicant: Robert French ,  Robert A. Reeves

Inventor： Robert French ,  Robert A. Reeves

IPC: C10L5/08

CPC classification number: C10L5/08 ,  C10L5/361 ,  C10L5/442 ,  F26B5/08 ,  F26B5/14 ,  F26B2200/02 ,  F26B2200/24 ,  Y02E50/10 ,  Y02E50/30

Abstract: The invention provides methods of reducing the energy required to remove moisture from biomass, carbonaceous materials and mixtures of the same. The method significantly reduces the energy requirements by removing moisture as a liquid and by transferring the moisture to the surface of the material where it is more easily and efficiently evaporated.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了降低从生物质，含碳材料及其混合物中除去水分所需的能量的方法。 该方法通过除去水分作为液体并通过将水分转移到材料的表面而显着降低能量需求，其中它更容易且有效地蒸发。

公开(公告)号：US20120160790A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13165439

申请日：2011-06-21

Applicant: Frederick J. Stingel, III ,  Ernest Emory Devlin, JR. ,  John Robert French

Inventor： Frederick J. Stingel, III ,  Ernest Emory Devlin, JR. ,  John Robert French

IPC: A47B96/02

CPC classification number: B65G1/026

Abstract: A vertically accumulating storage and retrieval apparatus has a first and second plurality of substantially vertically spaced shelf assemblies supported by support structure. Each of the shelf assemblies includes a shelf tray for receiving, storing, and discharging containers. Spring biasing structure is provided for urging the shelf to the receiving position. Dampening structure dampens the movement of the shelf between the upwardly tilted receiving position and the downwardly tilted discharge position. A transfer control and transfer control linkage are provided for retaining the shelf when a shelf of a next lower shelf assembly is not prepared to receive a container, and allowing the shelf to move to the discharge position under the weight of a container disposed on the shelf when the shelf of the next lower shelf assembly is prepared to receive a container. A method for storing and retrieving containers is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 垂直堆积的存储和取回装置具有由支撑结构支撑的第一和第二多个基本上垂直间隔开的搁架组件。 每个搁板组件包括用于接收，存储和排出容器的搁板托盘。 提供弹簧偏压结构用于将货架推到接收位置。 阻尼结构阻尼在向上倾斜的接收位置和向下倾斜的排放位置之间的货架的运动。 提供转移控制和转移控制联动装置，用于当下一个下架组件的货架不准备容纳容器时保持货架，并且允许货架在设置在货架上的集装箱的重量下移动到排放位置 当下一个下架组件的架子准备好接收一个容器时。 还公开了一种用于存储和检索容器的方法。