公开(公告)号：US09334081B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US13773740

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: Stephen Derby ,  Gene Eckert ,  David Brown ,  John McFadden

Inventor： Stephen Derby ,  Gene Eckert ,  David Brown ,  John McFadden

IPC: B65D5/72 ,  B65D25/00 ,  B65D5/20

CPC classification number: B65D5/72 ,  B65B5/105 ,  B65B43/54 ,  B65D5/2052 ,  B65D25/005

Abstract: The folding side-wall container (10, 62, 66) provides for efficient loading and unloading of the containers appropriate for retail re-supply of goods (52, 64, 90). Use of the containers as a distribution container (62) and a wholesale goods container (66) within an automated system (60) for automated transfer by a robotic picker (68) of goods (64) from the wholesale container (66) to the distribution container (62) minimizes labor costs in distribution of the goods (64). The container (10) includes a folding wall (22) that is releasably secured in a closed position by a top lid (34) having an engagement lip (42) that secures a top edge (46) of the folding side or front wall (22). Opening the top lid (34) and then folding down the front wall (22) permits efficient loading and unloading of the container (10).

Abstract translation: 折叠侧壁容器（10,62,66）提供适于货物再供应的容器（52,64,90）的有效装载和卸载。 使用容器作为自动化系统（60）内的分配容器（62）和批发货物容器（66），用于由货物（64）从批发容器（66）到机器人选择器（68）的自动转移 分销集装箱（62）最大限度地减少了货物分配中的劳动力成本（64）。 容器（10）包括折叠壁（22），其通过具有固定折叠侧或前壁的顶部边缘（46）的接合唇缘（42）的顶盖（34）可释放地固定在关闭位置 22）。 打开顶盖（34）然后向下折叠前壁（22）允许容器（10）的有效装载和卸载。

公开(公告)号：US09410310B1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US14474838

申请日：2014-09-02

Applicant: Gene Eckert ,  Stephen Derby ,  David Brown

Inventor： Gene Eckert ,  Stephen Derby ,  David Brown

IPC: A47K1/05 ,  E03C1/32 ,  E03C1/18

CPC classification number: E03C1/324 ,  A47K1/05

Abstract: The sink system (10) includes a sink support frame (12) for supporting a sink (24). A vertical adjustment mechanism (30) secured between the sink support frame (12) and a rear wall (32) permits selective vertical movement of the sink support frame (12). A horizontal adjustment mechanism (40) secured between the sink support frame (12) and the sink (24) permits selective horizontal movement of the sink (24) away from and toward the rear wall (32). Flexible cold and hot water delivery lines (44, 46) and a flexible drain pipe (54) are secured between the rear wall (32) and a bottom surface of the sink. Vertical and horizontal movement of the sink (24) greatly facilitates use of the sink (24) by elderly and disabled persons using a wheelchair (56) and/or a walker. A two-sink cabinet embodiment (130) is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 水槽系统（10）包括用于支撑水槽（24）的水槽支撑框架（12）。 固定在水槽支撑框架（12）和后壁（32）之间的垂直调节机构（30）允许水槽支撑框架（12）的选择性垂直运动。 固定在水槽支撑框架（12）和水槽（24）之间的水平调节机构（40）允许水槽（24）远离和朝向后壁（32）的选择性的水平移动。 灵活的冷热水输送管线（44,46）和柔性排水管（54）固定在后壁（32）和水槽底面之间。 水槽（24）的垂直和水平运动大大方便了使用轮椅（56）和/或步行器的老年人和残疾人使用水槽（24）。 还公开了一种双槽柜实施例（130）。

公开(公告)号：US20140021221A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-23

申请号：US14004203

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: Stephen Derby ,  John McFadden ,  David Brown ,  Eugene Eckert

Inventor： Stephen Derby ,  John McFadden ,  David Brown ,  Eugene Eckert

IPC: B65D35/30

CPC classification number: B65D35/30 ,  B65D21/08 ,  B65D25/48 ,  B65D71/70 ,  B65D77/06 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: The refillable container (20) includes a semi-rigid outer shell (22) that defines an interior void (24) and includes a detachable pour spout (26). The container (20) may be refilled with a plurality of collapsible inserts (32). Instead of rigid beverage bottles and other flowable substance containers, the collapsible inserts (32) may be transported from a manufacturing to a filling facility in a collapsed state (76), and do not have to include semi-rigid materials thereby minimizing disposal requirements. A tilt-pouring embodiment (20), a helical track embodiment (100), a helical axle embodiment (240) and an air-bladder embodiment (300) of refillable containers having common components permit dispensing of products from the containers (20, 100, 240, 300) to achieve virtually zero waste of the products.

Abstract translation: 可再填充容器（20）包括限定内部空隙（24）并包括可拆卸倾倒口（26）的半刚性外壳（22）。 容器（20）可以用多个可折叠插入件（32）重新填充。 代替刚性饮料瓶和其它可流动物质容器，可折叠插入物（32）可以在制造过程中以塌缩状态（76）运输到填充设施，并且不必包括半刚性材料，从而最小化排放要求。 倾斜倾倒实施例（20），螺旋轨道实施例（100），螺旋轴实施例（240）和具有共同部件的可再填充容器的气囊实施例（300）允许从容器（20,100） ，240,300），以实现产品几乎零的浪费。

公开(公告)号：US20130152511A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-20

申请号：US13810620

申请日：2011-08-09

Applicant: Stephen Derby ,  John McFadden ,  David Brown ,  Eugene Eckert

Inventor： Stephen Derby ,  John McFadden ,  David Brown ,  Eugene Eckert

IPC: B65B3/00

CPC classification number: B65B3/00 ,  B65B5/105 ,  B65B35/246 ,  B65B61/28 ,  B65B2220/18 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G47/5118 ,  B65G47/52

Abstract: The system (30) includes a product engager (32), a transporter (34) and a patterned depositor (36) for engaging products (38) and transporting the products (38) from the product engager (32) to the patterned depositor (36), such as between a product bagging machine (56) that forms and fills a bag (24), a conveyor that transports the bags as the products (38) and delivers them to a case packing machine as the patterned depositor (36). The product engager (32) and the patterned depositor (36) include first and second drivers (46, 48) and the transporter (34) includes an adjustable-length buffer (50) to compensate for any temporary difference between a first product delivery rate of the product engager (32) and a rate of movement of the products (38) passing from the product engager (32) along the transporter (34) to the patterned depositor (36).

Abstract translation: 系统（30）包括产品收集器（32），运送器（34）和图案化存放器（36），用于接合产品（38）并将产品（38）从产品收集器（32）运送到图案化存放器 36），例如在形成并填充袋（24）的产品包装机（56）之间，作为产品（38）运输袋并将其作为图案化存放器（36）输送到包装机的输送机， 。 产品收集器（32）和图案化存储器（36）包括第一和第二驱动器（46,48），并且运输器（34）包括可调节长度的缓冲器（50），以补偿第一产品传送速率 （32）的产品（38）的运动速率以及从产品接合器（32）沿着运送器（34）传送到图案化存放器（36）的运动速率。

公开(公告)号：US09399529B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-26

申请号：US13810620

申请日：2011-08-09

Applicant: Stephen Derby ,  John McFadden ,  David Brown ,  Eugene Eckert

Inventor： Stephen Derby ,  John McFadden ,  David Brown ,  Eugene Eckert

IPC: B65B5/08 ,  B65B35/24 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65B35/30 ,  B65B3/00 ,  B65B5/10 ,  B65B61/28 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G47/51 ,  B65G47/52

CPC classification number: B65B3/00 ,  B65B5/105 ,  B65B35/246 ,  B65B61/28 ,  B65B2220/18 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G47/5118 ,  B65G47/52

Abstract: The system (30) includes a product engager (32), a transporter (34) and a patterned depositor (36) for engaging products (38) and transporting the products (38) from the product engager (32) to the patterned depositor (36), such as between a product bagging machine (56) that forms and fills a bag (24), a conveyor that transports the bags as the products (38) and delivers them to a case packing machine as the patterned depositor (36). The product engager (32) and the patterned depositor (36) include first and second drivers (46, 48) and the transporter (34) includes an adjustable-length buffer (50) to compensate for any temporary difference between a first product delivery rate of the product engager (32) and a rate of movement of the products (38) passing from the product engager (32) along the transporter (34) to the patterned depositor (36).

Abstract translation: 系统（30）包括产品收集器（32），运送器（34）和图案化存放器（36），用于接合产品（38）并将产品（38）从产品收集器（32）运送到图案化存放器 36），例如在形成并填充袋（24）的产品包装机（56）之间，作为产品（38）运输袋并将其作为图案化存放器（36）输送到包装机的输送机， 。 产品收集器（32）和图案化存储器（36）包括第一和第二驱动器（46,48），并且运输器（34）包括可调节长度的缓冲器（50），以补偿第一产品传送速率 （32）的产品（38）的运动速率以及从产品接合器（32）沿着运送器（34）传送到图案化存放器（36）的运动速率。

公开(公告)号：US07601388B2

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US10525805

申请日：2003-08-20

Applicant: Raymond Puffer ,  Stephen Derby ,  Glenn Saunders ,  Glen Hoppes ,  Louise Courtois ,  Jürgen Pawlik ,  Werner Kraus

Inventor： Raymond Puffer ,  Stephen Derby ,  Glenn Saunders ,  Glen Hoppes ,  Louise Courtois ,  Jürgen Pawlik ,  Werner Kraus

IPC: H01M8/04 ,  B65H29/00 ,  H01M8/10

CPC classification number: B01D67/0097 ,  B01D65/00 ,  B23K26/40 ,  B23K2103/04 ,  B23K2103/05 ,  B23K2103/50 ,  B26D7/1863 ,  B26F1/40 ,  B65H3/10 ,  B65H5/04 ,  B65H5/222 ,  B65H29/241 ,  B65H29/38 ,  B65H29/46 ,  B65H2220/09 ,  B65H2301/4472 ,  B65H2406/33 ,  B65H2406/351 ,  B65H2801/72 ,  H01M8/1004 ,  H01M8/1086 ,  Y02P70/56 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handling thin films, for example, for handling and assembling membranes in fuel cell electrodes. The apparatus includes a translatable vacuum table for mounting the thin film, a perforated drum having a source of vacuum for removing the thin film from the vacuum table, and a transfer assembly having a perforated surface and a source of vacuum for transferring the thin film from the perforated drum to a target location. When the thin films are provided in containers, the apparatus may also include means for opening the containers to access the thin film within. Removal of the thin film from the transfer assembly may be aided by a thin film release device, for example, a plurality of moveable wires. The apparatus may be automated, for example, the apparatus may included automated controllers and robotic arms to facilitate the handling of thin film materials.

Abstract translation: 一种处理薄膜的方法和装置，例如用于处理和组装燃料电池电极中的膜。 该设备包括用于安装薄膜的可平移真空台，具有用于从真空台移除薄膜的真空源的多孔滚筒以及具有穿孔表面和真空源的传送组件，用于将薄膜从 穿孔鼓到目标位置。 当薄膜设置在容器中时，该装置还可以包括用于打开容器以进入其内的薄膜的装置。 可以通过薄膜释放装置（例如多个可移动的线）来辅助从传送组件移除薄膜。 该装置可以是自动化的，例如，该装置可以包括自动控制器和机器人手臂以便于处理薄膜材料。

公开(公告)号：US07104588B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US11057780

申请日：2005-02-14

Applicant: Michael George ,  Kyle Brookes ,  Stephen Derby

Inventor： Michael George ,  Kyle Brookes ,  Stephen Derby

IPC: B60J5/00

CPC classification number: E05D15/1081 ,  B60J5/047 ,  B60J5/0479 ,  B60J5/06 ,  E05D15/101 ,  E05D15/48 ,  E05Y2900/531 ,  Y10T292/1083

Abstract: A mechanism for moving a door relative to an access opening in a door frame includes three links pivotally connected between the door and the door frame permitting outward and lateral movement of the door. A structural member or pillar releasably secured to the door frame can move with the door and the mechanism can include a supporting member extending beneath and supporting the door during movement.

公开(公告)号：US07147032B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-12

申请号：US11152000

申请日：2005-06-14

Applicant: Richard Ludwig ,  Stephen Derby ,  Raymond H. Puffer, Jr. ,  Bruce S. Phipps

Inventor： Richard Ludwig ,  Stephen Derby ,  Raymond H. Puffer, Jr. ,  Bruce S. Phipps

IPC: B22C9/04

CPC classification number: B22C7/02

Abstract: In a process for the assembly of wax trees, a wax runner is placed in a flat position, and a wax pattern is located adjacent to the wax runner. Both the wax pattern and the wax runner are heated and then placed in contact with one another where heated. Then the wax pattern and the wax runner are separated slightly to form a fillet weld between the wax pattern and the wax runner. An apparatus is also provided which, by robotics, brings a multiplicity of wax patterns to a wax runner and which automatically heats both the wax patterns and the wax runner before simultaneously pressing both the wax patterns and the wax runner together. Once a wax tree assembly is completed, a new wax runner replaces the wax runner that has been formed into a wax tree, and additional wax patterns are affixed in the same manner.

Abstract translation: 在组装蜡树的过程中，蜡浇道放置在平坦位置，并且蜡图案位于蜡流道附近。 蜡图案和蜡浇道都被加热，然后在加热下彼此接触。 然后将蜡图案和蜡浇道略微分开，以在蜡图案和蜡浇道之间形成角焊缝。 还提供了一种装置，其通过机器人技术将多种蜡图案带到蜡流道上，并且在同时将蜡图案和蜡流道压在一起之前自动加热蜡图案和蜡流道两者。 一旦蜡树组装完成，一个新的蜡浇道代替已经形成为蜡树的蜡浇道，并且以相同的方式附加额外的蜡图案。

公开(公告)号：US20050274479A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-15

申请号：US11152000

申请日：2005-06-14

Applicant: Richard Ludwig ,  Stephen Derby ,  Raymond Puffer ,  Bruce Phipps

Inventor： Richard Ludwig ,  Stephen Derby ,  Raymond Puffer ,  Bruce Phipps

IPC: B22C7/02 ,  B22C9/04

CPC classification number: B22C7/02

Abstract: A process for the assembly of wax trees in which a wax runner is placed in a flat position and a wax pattern is located adjacent the wax runner. Both the wax runner pattern and the wax runner are heated and then are placed in contact with one another where heated. Then the wax pattern and the wax runner are separated slightly to form a fillet weld between the wax pattern and the wax runner. An apparatus is also provided which, by robotics, brings a multiplicity of wax patterns to a wax runner and which automatically heats both the wax patterns and the wax runner before simultaneously pressing both the wax pattern and the wax runner together. Once a wax tree assembly is completed a new wax runner replaces the wax runner that has been formed into a wax tree and additional wax runners are affixed in the same manner.

Abstract translation: 一种用于组装蜡树的方法，其中蜡浇道放置在平坦位置，并且蜡图案位于蜡流道附近。 将蜡流道图案和蜡浇道两者加热，然后在加热下彼此接触。 然后将蜡图案和蜡浇道略微分开，以在蜡图案和蜡浇道之间形成角焊缝。 还提供了一种装置，其通过机器人技术将多种蜡图案带到蜡流道上，并且在同时将蜡图案和蜡流道同时挤压在一起之前自动加热蜡图案和蜡流道两者。 一旦蜡树组装完成，新的蜡浇道代替已经形成为蜡树的蜡浇道，并以相同的方式附加另外的蜡浇道。

公开(公告)号：US06565308B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-20

申请号：US10063831

申请日：2002-05-16

Applicant: Stephen Derby ,  Matthew Simon ,  Mark Allen

Inventor： Stephen Derby ,  Matthew Simon ,  Mark Allen

IPC: B65G6523

CPC classification number: B65G65/23

Abstract: A Bulk Mail Container (BMC) unloader uses a simple crossed four bar-linkage to move a predetermined point on a BMC unloader in a substantially straight line while the overall BMC unloader rotates about that predetermined point so as to upend the BMC container. This takes advantage of the crossed four-bar's substantially straight-line motion over a limited range of its motion, as well as the rotational motion of the particular unloader link disclosed herein. This is advantageous for unloading. In use, a BMC container is simply rolled into the BMC unloader, and the entire combination of the BMC container and BMC unloader is then actuated to produce substantially straight line motion along a suitably selected “center” point of the BMC unloader while the overall combination rotates about the center point so as to upend the BMC for unloading.