公开(公告)号：US20130044860A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13211944

申请日：2011-08-17

申请人： Bret D. Nicholson ,  David Barker

发明人： Bret D. Nicholson ,  David Barker

IPC分类号： G21K1/04 ,  G01N23/04

CPC分类号： A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/487 ,  G21K1/04

摘要： Systems and methods for making and using a multi-blade collimator device are described herein. The collimator device can include a base member, a rotational member, and multiple X-ray-attenuating blades that fit together to define an aperture. The blades are typically disposed between the base member and rotational member. Additionally, the blades can be mechanically connected to or interfaced with the base member and the rotational member so that when the rotational member is rotated with respect to the base member, the blades move and cause the aperture to change in size. The aperture can be any shape, including polygonal, square, or rectangular. While the aperture's size can be increased and decreased, the shape and orientation of the aperture can remain substantially constant. The collimator can contain a single layer of blades or multiple layers of blades. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了用于制造和使用多刀片准直器装置的系统和方法。 准直器装置可以包括基座构件，旋转构件以及多个X射线衰减叶片，其配合在一起以限定孔。 叶片通常设置在基部构件和旋转构件之间。 另外，叶片可以机械地连接到基座构件和旋转构件或与基座构件和旋转构件接合，使得当旋转构件相对于基座构件旋转时，叶片移动并使孔径变化。 孔可以是任何形状，包括多边形，正方形或矩形。 虽然孔径的尺寸可以增加和减少，但孔的形状和取向可以保持基本恒定。 准直器可以包含单层刀片或多层刀片。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08824638B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-02

申请号：US13211944

申请日：2011-08-17

申请人： Bret D. Nicholson ,  David Barker

发明人： Bret D. Nicholson ,  David Barker

IPC分类号： G21K1/04 ,  A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/00

CPC分类号： A61B6/06 ,  A61B6/487 ,  G21K1/04

摘要： Systems and methods for making and using a multi-blade collimator device are described herein. The collimator device can include a base member, a rotational member, and multiple X-ray-attenuating blades that fit together to define an aperture. The blades are typically disposed between the base member and rotational member. Additionally, the blades can be mechanically connected to or interfaced with the base member and the rotational member so that when the rotational member is rotated with respect to the base member, the blades move and cause the aperture to change in size. The aperture can be any shape, including polygonal, square, or rectangular. While the aperture's size can be increased and decreased, the shape and orientation of the aperture can remain substantially constant. The collimator can contain a single layer of blades or multiple layers of blades. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 本文描述了用于制造和使用多刀片准直器装置的系统和方法。 准直器装置可以包括基座构件，旋转构件以及多个X射线衰减叶片，其配合在一起以限定孔。 叶片通常设置在基部构件和旋转构件之间。 另外，叶片可以机械地连接到基座构件和旋转构件或与基座构件和旋转构件接合，使得当旋转构件相对于基座构件旋转时，叶片移动并使孔径变化。 孔可以是任何形状，包括多边形，正方形或矩形。 虽然孔径的尺寸可以增加和减少，但孔的形状和取向可以保持基本恒定。 准直器可以包含单层刀片或多层刀片。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08465203B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US13039076

申请日：2011-03-02

申请人： David Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  Jan Bruening

发明人： David Barker ,  John Matthew Simmons ,  Jan Bruening

IPC分类号： H05G1/02

CPC分类号： A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/105 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  A61B6/447 ,  A61B6/548

摘要： Systems and methods for using a brake system to selectively lock and release the vertical motion of a C-arm X-ray device that is part of a sliding counterbalanced C-arm positioning device are described. In such systems and methods, the C-arm positioning device typically includes a C-arm X-ray device, a linear bearing rail assembly, a linear bearing block, a counterbalance mechanism, and brake system. Generally, the C-arm is connected to the linear bearing block, which is slidably coupled to the bearing rail assembly to allow the bearing block and C-arm to slide up and down on the rail assembly. The counterbalance mechanism applies a force to the bearing block to substantially counterbalance the weight of the components, such as the C-arm, that are suspended from the bearing block. The brake system can be actuated to engage the linear bearing rail assembly and lock the vertical movement of the linear bearing block. Other embodiments are described.

摘要翻译： 描述了使用制动系统选择性地锁定和释放作为滑动平衡C形臂定位装置的一部分的C形臂X射线装置的垂直运动的系统和方法。 在这种系统和方法中，C形臂定位装置通常包括C形臂X射线装置，直线轴承轨道组件，直线轴承座，平衡机构和制动系统。 通常，C形臂连接到直线轴承座，其可滑动地联接到轴承轨道组件，以允许轴承座和C形臂在轨道组件上上下滑动。 平衡机构向轴承座施加力以基本上平衡由轴承座悬挂的部件（例如C形臂）的重量。 制动系统可以被致动以接合线性轴承轨道组件并锁定直线轴承座的垂直运动。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08430564B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US13036946

申请日：2011-02-28

申请人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Jan Bruening

发明人： John Matthew Simmons ,  David Barker ,  Jan Bruening

IPC分类号： H05G1/02

CPC分类号： A61B6/4405 ,  A61B6/4441 ,  F16M11/10 ,  F16M11/2014 ,  F16M11/2028 ,  F16M11/24 ,  F16M11/42 ,  F16M2200/048

摘要： Systems and methods for making and using sliding counterbalanced C-arm positioning devices are described. In such systems and methods, each C-arm positioning device includes a C-arm X-ray device, a linear bearing rail, a linear bearing block, and a counterbalance mechanism. Generally, the C-arm is connected to the linear bearing block, which, in turn, is slidably coupled to the bearing rail to allow the bearing block and C-arm to slide up and down on the rail. The counterbalance mechanism can apply a force to the bearing block to counterbalance the weight of the C-arm and the bearing block. Thus, the described C-arm positioning device can allow a user to easily raise or lower the C-arm with relatively little effort. While some implementations of the C-arm positioning device are connected to mobile support structure, other implementations of the C-arm positioning device are mounted to a fixed support structure. Other implementations are also described.

摘要翻译： 描述制造和使用滑动平衡C形臂定位装置的系统和方法。 在这样的系统和方法中，每个C形臂定位装置包括C形臂X射线装置，直线轴承轨道，直线轴承块和平衡机构。 通常，C形臂连接到直线轴承块，该直线轴承块又滑动地联接到轴承轨道，以允许轴承座和C形臂在轨道上上下滑动。 平衡机构可以对轴承座施加力，以平衡C形臂和轴承座的重量。 因此，所描述的C形臂定位装置可以允许用户以相对较小的努力容易地升高或降低C形臂。 虽然C臂定位装置的一些实施方式连接到移动支撑结构，但C形臂定位装置的其它实现方式安装到固定的支撑结构。 还描述了其他实现。

公开(公告)号：US20130021465A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13557223

申请日：2012-07-25

申请人： David Barker

发明人： David Barker

IPC分类号： H04N7/18

CPC分类号： H01L21/67253 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K7/10594 ,  G06K7/10821 ,  G06K7/10831 ,  G06K7/10861 ,  G06K7/1404 ,  G06K9/2054 ,  G06K9/209 ,  G06T1/0014 ,  Y10T29/41

摘要： The present invention discloses apparatuses and methods for simultaneous viewing and reading top and bottom images from a workpiece. The present ID reader can comprise an enclosure covering a top and bottom section of the workpiece with optical elements to guide the light from the workpiece images to a camera. The optical element can be disposed to receive images from a high angle with respect to the surface of the workpiece. The present ID reader can further comprise a light source assembly to illuminate the image. The light source assembly can utilize a coaxial light path with the images, preferably for bright field illumination. The light source assembly can also utilize a non-coaxial light path, preferably for dark field illumination.

摘要翻译： 本发明公开了一种用于从工件同时观看和读取顶部和底部图像的装置和方法。 本ID读取器可以包括用光学元件覆盖工件的顶部和底部的外壳，以将来自工件图像的光引导到相机。 光学元件可以设置成从相对于工件表面的高角度接收图像。 本ID读取器还可以包括用于照亮图像的光源组件。 光源组件可以利用具有图像的同轴光路，优选地用于明场照明。 光源组件还可以利用非同轴光路，优选用于暗场照明。

公开(公告)号：US08277165B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-02

申请号：US11859755

申请日：2007-09-22

申请人： Farzad Tabrizi ,  David Barker

发明人： Farzad Tabrizi ,  David Barker

IPC分类号： B25J15/00

CPC分类号： H01L21/67781 ,  H01L21/67294 ,  H01L21/67754

摘要： An integrated robotic mechanism is disclosed for improving transport equipment, integrating an object movement with other functionalities such as alignment or identification. The disclosed integrated robot assembly can comprise a multiple end effector for moving a plurality of workpieces, a single end effector for moving a single workpiece, a rotation chuck incorporated on the robot body to provide alignment capability, and an optional identification subsystem for identify the object during transport. The present invention robot assembly can be used in a sorter or stocker equipment, in processing equipment, and a transfer system.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于改进运输设备的集成机器人机构，将物体运动与诸如对准或识别的其他功能相结合。 所公开的集成机器人组件可以包括用于移动多个工件的多端部执行器，用于移动单个工件的单个端部执行器，结合在机器人主体上的旋转卡盘以提供对准能力，以及用于识别物体的可选的识别子系统 在运输过程中。 本发明的机器人组件可用于分拣机或储料机设备，加工设备和传送系统中。

公开(公告)号：US07908687B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US12224081

申请日：2007-02-15

申请人： Barry Ward ,  David Barker

发明人： Barry Ward ,  David Barker

IPC分类号： A47C21/04

CPC分类号： F24F5/0042 ,  A47C21/044 ,  A47C21/048

摘要： A heating and cooling device for temperature conditioning an air supply for an air conditioned appliance, said heating/cooling device comprising: a first air passage for channeling a first air flow; a second air passage for channeling a second air flow; an inlet fan for drawing air into said first, air passage; an exhaust fan for drawing air through said second air passage; one or a plurality of heat exchangers for exchanging heat between air in said first air passage and air in said second exhaust air passage; wherein said first air passage comprises a tubular channel having an inlet at a first end and only one outlet, said outlet being at a second end of said passage, and said inlet fan is positioned at said inlet, such that said first air flow is channeled through said inlet fan, along the whole of said air passage, encountering all of said one or plurality of heat exchangers, and out of said outlet.

摘要翻译： 一种用于空调设备的空气供应温度调节的加热和冷却装置，所述加热/冷却装置包括：用于引导第一空气流的第一空气通道; 用于引导第二气流的第二空气通道; 用于将空气吸入所述第一空气通道的入口风扇; 用于通过所述第二空气通道抽吸空气的排气扇; 一个或多个热交换器，用于在所述第一空气通道中的空气和所述第二排气通道中的空气之间进行热交换; 其中所述第一空气通道包括管状通道，其具有在第一端处的入口和仅一个出口，所述出口位于所述通道的第二端，并且所述入口风扇位于所述入口处，使得所述第一空气流被引导 通过所述入口风扇，沿着整个所述空气通道，遇到所有所述一个或多个热交换器，并且从所述出口出来。

公开(公告)号：US07658586B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-09

申请号：US11097412

申请日：2005-04-01

申请人： Leszek Niewmierzycki ,  David Barker ,  Michael Kuhlman ,  Ryan Pakulski ,  Hongqing Shan ,  Martin Zucker

发明人： Leszek Niewmierzycki ,  David Barker ,  Michael Kuhlman ,  Ryan Pakulski ,  Hongqing Shan ,  Martin Zucker

IPC分类号： H01L21/67

CPC分类号： B65G15/12 ,  H01L21/67742 ,  H01L21/67766 ,  H01L21/68707 ,  Y10S414/135 ,  Y10S414/139

摘要： A wafer processing system and method in which a wafer, having a diameter, is movable between a loadlock and a processing chamber. A transfer chamber is arranged for selective pressure communication with the loadlock and the processing chamber. The transfer chamber having a configuration of lateral extents such that the wafer is movable through the transfer chamber between the loadlock and processing chamber along a wafer transfer path and the configuration of lateral extents causes the wafer, having the wafer diameter and moving along the wafer transfer path, to interfere with at least one of the loadlock and the processing chamber for any position along the wafer transfer path. The wafer includes a center and the wafer transfer path cab be defined by movement of the center through the transfer chamber. Swing arms are described that can independently move by different angles in opposing directions from a home position.

摘要翻译： 一种晶片处理系统和方法，其中具有直径的晶片可在负载锁和处理室之间移动。 传送室被布置成用于与装载锁和处理室的选择性压力连通。 传送室具有横向范围的构造，使得晶片可沿着晶片传送路径移动通过负载锁和处理室之间的传送室，并且横向范围的配置导致具有晶片直径并沿着晶片传送移动的晶片 路径，以便沿着晶片传送路径的任何位置干扰负载锁和处理室中的至少一个。 晶片包括中心，并且晶片传送路径驾驶室由中心通过传送室的运动限定。 描述了可以从起始位置以相反方向独立地移动不同角度的摆动臂。

公开(公告)号：US20080295342A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-04

申请号：US12191466

申请日：2008-08-14

申请人： Kevin Stones ,  David Barker

发明人： Kevin Stones ,  David Barker

IPC分类号： B26B15/00 ,  B26B13/00

CPC分类号： A01G3/08 ,  A01G3/085 ,  A01G3/086 ,  B27B17/0008 ,  B27B17/0083 ,  B27B17/12 ,  B27B17/14 ,  B27B33/14 ,  B27G19/003

摘要： A vegetation pruning device (102) includes a pair (114, 116) of pivotably coupled handles and a motor having a rotary output drive (130) for driving an endless flexible cutting chain (108). A guard (162) is moved relative to the chain (108) by pivoting the handles (114, 116) relative to each other to grip vegetation between the guard (162) and the chain (108). The guard is provided with a pair of curved upper surfaces (164) having teeth (166). The rotary output drive (130) of the motor is arranged generally coaxially with the axis of pivotal movement of the handles (114, 116).

摘要翻译： 植被修剪装置（102）包括可枢转地联接的手柄的一对（114,116）和具有用于驱动环形柔性切割链（108）的旋转输出驱动器（130）的马达。 通过相对于彼此枢转手柄（114,116）来相对于链条（108）移动防护件（162），以夹持护罩（162）和链条（108）之间的植被。 护罩设有一对具有齿（166）的弯曲的上表面（164）。 马达的旋转输出驱动器（130）大致与手柄（114,116）的枢转运动的轴线同轴地布置。

公开(公告)号：US20070102509A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11645465

申请日：2006-12-26

申请人： Paul Magee ,  David Barker

发明人： Paul Magee ,  David Barker

IPC分类号： G07F19/00

CPC分类号： G07F19/20 ,  G06Q20/1085 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07D11/0081 ,  G07F19/201 ,  G07F19/202 ,  G07F19/205 ,  G07F19/207

摘要： A card activated cash dispensing automated banking machine (10) is provided. The automated banking machine may include a fascia (50) in operative connection with a frame (110). The machine may include a plurality of hardware devices which are accessible through the fascia. The hardware devices may include a card reader (22), a cash dispenser (24), and a receipt printer (20).