公开(公告)号：US07817906B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-19

申请号：US11352184

申请日：2006-02-10

Applicant: Jeremiah M. Callahan ,  James E. Barzyk ,  John H. Bowers

Inventor： Jeremiah M. Callahan ,  James E. Barzyk ,  John H. Bowers

IPC: H05B3/60

CPC classification number: F24H1/106 ,  H05B3/60 ,  H05B2203/021

Abstract: The Direct Electric Resistance Liquid Heater comprises a liquid heating chamber containing a plurality of electrodes. The electrodes are spaced apart to create a plurality of channels through which the liquid to be heated passes. The electrodes are each connected to a power supply by one or more switches. A controller controls the switches based upon data received from a temperature sensor, sensing the temperature of the liquid, and/or an electric current sensor, sensing the current utilized by the liquid heater. Selection of the number and spacing of the electrodes, and the number of switches, provides the controller with various current levels options to apply to the liquid to be heated. The current levels available due to the number and spacing of the electrodes and the number of switches, span the range from minimum current to maximum current such that the controller can incrementally increase or decrease the current applied to the liquid to be heated without disrupting other users of the same power source.

Abstract translation: 直接电阻液体加热器包括含有多个电极的液体加热室。 电极间隔开以形成多个通道，待加热液体通过该通道。 电极各自通过一个或多个开关连接到电源。 控制器基于从温度传感器接收的数据，感测液体的温度和/或电流传感器来控制开关，感测液体加热器使用的电流。 选择电极的数量和间距以及开关数量为控制器提供了各种电流水平选项，以应用于待加热的液体。 由于电极的数量和间隔以及开关数量而可用的电流水平跨越从最小电流到最大电流的范围，使得控制器可以递增地增加或减少施加到待加热液体的电流，而不会中断其他用户 的电源。

公开(公告)号：US6025780A

公开(公告)日：2000-02-15

申请号：US900266

申请日：1997-07-25

Applicant: John H. Bowers ,  Thomas J. Clare

Inventor： John H. Bowers ,  Thomas J. Clare

IPC: G06K19/00 ,  G06K7/10 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K19/07 ,  G07G1/12 ,  G08B13/24 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G07G3/003 ,  G06K19/0701 ,  G06K19/0715 ,  G06K19/0723 ,  G06K19/07345 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G07G1/009 ,  G07G1/12 ,  G07G3/00 ,  G08B13/2414 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/2457 ,  G08B13/246

Abstract: An electronic security system uses a set of predefined RFID tags. Each tag is associated with, and attached to, an article or packaging for an article. Each tag includes unique tag information which is logged into a computerized database that contains a record for each of the tags in the set. A detection zone is monitored with an interrogator which detects RFID tags. When an RFID tag is detected, the database records are compared to the tag information and an appropriate database response is output. A deactivation event may be performed on the tag when legitimate access is obtained to the tagged article. The deactivation event may be electronic, physical or virtual. One type of RFID tag used in the system may physically deactivated by altering the state of a circuit element associated with the tag so that the tag cannot return a response signal. Another type of RFID tag used in the system has electronically alterable tag information. The interrogator includes circuitry for detecting the electronic alteration and causing an appropriate response therefrom without requiring any communication with a database of tags.

Abstract translation: 电子安全系统使用一组预定义的RFID标签。 每个标签都与文章或文章的包装相关联并附加在其上。 每个标签都包含唯一的标签信息，该标签信息被记录到包含该集合中每个标签的记录的计算机化数据库中。 检测区域由检测RFID标签的询问器进行监控。 当检测到RFID标签时，将数据库记录与标签信息进行比较，并输出适当的数据库响应。 当对标签的物品获得合法访问时，可以在标签上执行停用事件。 停用事件可以是电子的，物理的或虚拟的。 系统中使用的一种类型的RFID标签可以通过改变与标签相关联的电路元件的状态来物理地去激活，使得标签不能返回响应信号。 系统中使用的另一种类型的RFID标签具有电子可更改的标签信息。 询问器包括用于检测电子改变并且引起适当响应的电路，而不需要与标签数据库的任何通信。

公开(公告)号：US5373301A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-13

申请号：US321

申请日：1993-01-04

Applicant: John H. Bowers ,  Philip J. Lizzi

Inventor： John H. Bowers ,  Philip J. Lizzi

IPC: H01Q21/00 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H01Q7/04 ,  H01Q11/12

CPC classification number: H01Q1/2216 ,  H01Q1/22 ,  H01Q11/12 ,  H01Q7/04

Abstract: An antenna for simultaneously transmitting and receiving electromagnetic energy is disclosed. The antenna includes first and second transmit elements and a transmitter for supplying a first current to the first transmit element and a second current to the second transmit element such that the first and second transmit elements radiate electromagnetic fields. Preferably, the supplied first and second currents are substantially equal. The antenna also includes a sensor for sensing differences between currents flowing through the first and second transmit elements. The differences are caused by an electromagnetic field external to the antenna such that the antenna effectively receives the external electromagnetic field by sensing the current differences.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种同时发射和接收电磁能的天线。 天线包括第一和第二发射元件以及用于向第一发射元件提供第一电流的发射机和第二发射元件的第二电流，使得第一和第二发射元件辐射电磁场。 优选地，所提供的第一和第二电流基本相等。 天线还包括用于感测流过第一和第二发射元件的电流之间的差异的传感器。 差异是由天线外部的电磁场引起的，使得天线通过感测电流差异有效地接收外部电磁场。

公开(公告)号：US5162179A

公开(公告)日：1992-11-10

申请号：US510067

申请日：1990-04-17

Applicant: Walter J. Lewicki, Jr. ,  John H. Bowers

Inventor： Walter J. Lewicki, Jr. ,  John H. Bowers

IPC: G03G5/02 ,  G03G8/00 ,  G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/32

CPC classification number: G03G5/0202 ,  G03G15/0142 ,  G03G15/321 ,  G03G8/00

Abstract: This invention involves a structure containing a layered imaged configuration with an overcoating layer. The overcoating layer, in addition to encapsulating the toned image, substantially strengthens the dielectric layer after it is removed from the system. Also, a process for producing a product having an image depth perception and the product itself are disclosed. The layered structure may have one or two dielectric layers having a combined thickness of from about 0.2 to about 10.0 mils.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包含具有外涂层的分层成像构造的结构。 除了封装调色图像之外，外涂层在从系统移除之后基本上加强了介电层。 此外，公开了一种具有图像深度感知和产品本身的产品的制造方法。 层状结构可以具有一个或两个具有约0.2至约10.0密耳的组合厚度的电介质层。

公开(公告)号：US08861943B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-14

申请号：US12889581

申请日：2010-09-24

Applicant: John H. Bowers ,  Gregory S. Lyon

Inventor： John H. Bowers ,  Gregory S. Lyon

IPC: H05B3/60

CPC classification number: F24H1/106 ,  F24H9/18 ,  F24H9/1809 ,  F24H9/2028

Abstract: A liquid heater such as a direct electrical resistance liquid heater having multiple flow channels is provided with a temperature-sensing element in the form of a wire extending across numerous channels, preferably all of the channels, near the downstream ends of the channels. The resistance of the wire represents the average temperature of the liquid passing through all of the channels, and hence the temperature of the mixed liquid exiting from the heater. A bubble suppressing structure is provided in the vicinity of the wire.

Abstract translation: 诸如具有多个流动通道的直接电阻液体加热器的液体加热器设置有沿着通道的下游端附近的多个通道，优选地所有通道延伸的导线形式的温度感测元件。 线的电阻表示通过所有通道的液体的平均温度，并且因此表示从加热器排出的混合液体的温度。 在电线附近设置气泡抑制结构。

公开(公告)号：US5883582A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-16

申请号：US796645

申请日：1997-02-07

Applicant: John H. Bowers ,  John Nelson Daigle ,  Rade Petrovic

Inventor： John H. Bowers ,  John Nelson Daigle ,  Rade Petrovic

IPC: G06K7/00 ,  G08B13/24 ,  H04Q5/22 ,  G08B13/14

CPC classification number: G08B13/2485 ,  G06K7/0008 ,  G06K7/10059 ,  G08B13/2417 ,  G08B13/2431

Abstract: A method of reading multiple RFID tags located in a field of an interrogating antenna is based on periodic transmissions from the tags with large, non-transmission intervals between transmissions. The non-transmission intervals are fixed for a given tag, but are random between tags due to manufacturing tolerances in electrical components from which the tag is constructed, such that no coordination of transmissions from the interrogating antenna is required.

Abstract translation: 读取位于询问天线的领域中的多个RFID标签的方法是基于来自具有传输之间的大的非传输间隔的标签的周期性传输。 对于给定的标签，非传输间隔是固定的，但是由于构成标签的电气部件中的制造公差，所以在标签之间是随机的，使得不需要来自询问天线的传输的协调。

公开(公告)号：US5546110A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-13

申请号：US151881

申请日：1993-11-15

Applicant: Walter J. Lewicki, Jr. ,  John H. Bowers

Inventor： Walter J. Lewicki, Jr. ,  John H. Bowers

IPC: G03G15/32 ,  G03G15/01 ,  B41J2/415 ,  G01D15/06

CPC classification number: G03G15/321

Abstract: This invention provides a process for electrographically imaging a plurality of substrates heretofore not usable in such a system. While prior art dielectric substrates could be used in the present process, the specific parameters outlined in this invention allows many more charge retentive surfaces or substrates to be used in electrostatic imaging. The process involves developing the latent electrostatic image before dissipation of the image charge which can be calculated by the inventive process for each substrate to be used.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种用于对迄今为止在这种系统中不可用的多个基片进行电摄影成像的方法。 尽管现有技术的电介质基片可用于本发明的方法中，本发明中概述的具体参数允许在静电成像中使用更多的电荷保持性表面或基底。 该过程涉及在消耗图像电荷之前显影静电潜像，该图像电荷可以通过本发明的方法对于要使用的每个衬底计算。

公开(公告)号：US5124730A

公开(公告)日：1992-06-23

申请号：US625299

申请日：1990-12-10

Applicant: Walter J. Lewicki, Jr. ,  John H. Bowers

Inventor： Walter J. Lewicki, Jr. ,  John H. Bowers

IPC: G03G15/01 ,  G03G15/32

CPC classification number: G03G15/0142 ,  G03G15/321

Abstract: This invention involves both a process and apparatus for printing an image on a removable thicker dielectric layer than conventionally used in other systems. The dielectric layer is at least 0.2 mils thick and is removed from the system after it is imaged, developed and fixed. The toner used preferably incorporates a resin of the same family resin as used in the dielectric layer or layers. The imaged layer may be attached to a base such as a tile or wallpaper support structure. The base support substantially strengthens the dielectric layer which is important for shipping, storage, ultimate use and durability.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于在可移除的较厚介电层上印刷图像的方法和装置，而不是常规用于其它系统。 介电层的厚度至少为0.2密耳，并在成像，显影和固定后从系统中取出。 所使用的调色剂优选地包含与介电层或层中使用的相同家庭树脂的树脂。 成像层可以附接到诸如瓷砖或壁纸支撑结构的基底。 基座支撑件基本上增强了对运输，储存，最终使用和耐用性至关重要的电介质层。

公开(公告)号：US4914656A

公开(公告)日：1990-04-03

申请号：US212434

申请日：1988-06-28

Applicant: Robert H. Dunphy, Jr. ,  Robert Walsh ,  John H. Bowers

Inventor： Robert H. Dunphy, Jr. ,  Robert Walsh ,  John H. Bowers

IPC: G06F3/06 ,  G06F11/10 ,  G11B5/012 ,  G11B20/12 ,  G11B20/18

CPC classification number: G06F11/1076 ,  G06F11/1008 ,  G11B20/1833 ,  G11B5/012

Abstract: The disk drive memory of the present invention uses a large plurality of small form factor disk drives to implement an inexpensive, high performance, high reliability disk drive memory that emulates the format and capability of large form factor disk drives. The plurality of disk drives are switchably interconnectable to form parity groups of N+1 parallel connected disk drives to store data thereon. The N+1 disk drives are used to store the N segments of each data word plus a parity segment. In addition, a pool of backup disk drives is maintained to automatically substitute a replacement disk drive for a disk drive in a parity group that fails during operation.

Abstract translation: 本发明的磁盘驱动器存储器使用大量的小尺寸磁盘驱动器来实现模拟大尺寸磁盘驱动器的格式和能力的廉价的，高性能的，高可靠性的磁盘驱动器存储器。 多个磁盘驱动器可切换地互连以形成N + 1并联的磁盘驱动器的奇偶校验组，以在其上存储数据。 N + 1磁盘驱动器用于存储每个数据字的N个段加上一个奇偶校验段。 此外，维护备份磁盘驱动器池，以自动替换替换磁盘驱动器，使其在运行期间失败的奇偶校验组中的磁盘驱动器。

公开(公告)号：US06693539B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US09726161

申请日：2000-11-29

Applicant: John H. Bowers ,  Thomas J. Clare

Inventor： John H. Bowers ,  Thomas J. Clare

IPC: G08B1314

CPC classification number: G06Q10/08 ,  G06K17/00 ,  G06K17/0022 ,  G06K2017/0051 ,  G06K2017/0074 ,  G07C9/00007 ,  G07F9/026 ,  G07G1/0036 ,  G07G1/009

Abstract: An article inventory control system for articles, such as books, uses RFID tags attached to each article. Each tag has a unique identification or serial number for identifying the individual article. An inventory database tracks all of the tagged articles and maintains circulation status information for each article. Articles are checked out of the library using a patron self-checkout system. Checked out articles are returned to the library via patron self-check in devices. The shelves are periodically scanned with a mobile RFID scanner for updating inventory status.

Abstract translation: 用于诸如书籍的物品的物品库存控制系统使用附于每个物品的RFID标签。 每个标签都有唯一的标识或序列号，用于识别单个物品。 库存数据库跟踪所有标记的文章，并维护每篇文章的流通状态信息。 文章使用顾客自助结帐系统从图书馆检出。 退出的文章通过顾客自检在设备中返回图书馆。 使用移动RFID扫描仪定期扫描货架，以更新库存状态。