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1. 发明授权

US08573572B2 User-selectable force conversion apparatus and method 有权
标题翻译：用户可选择的力转换装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US08573572B2
公开(公告)日：2013-11-05
申请号：US13251227
申请日：2011-10-01
申请人： Landen A. Bowen , Larry L. Howell , Spencer P. Magleby , Brian M. Olsen , Terri C. Bateman , Devin D. LeBaron , Avinesh Ojha
发明人： Landen A. Bowen , Larry L. Howell , Spencer P. Magleby , Brian M. Olsen , Terri C. Bateman , Devin D. LeBaron , Avinesh Ojha
IPC分类号： A63B21/00
CPC分类号： F16F3/023
摘要： A user-selectable force conversion apparatus includes a first and a second connecting member that are pivotally connected to each other between a sliding member and a fixed member. The apparatus also includes a leaf spring holder for removably retaining one or more leaf springs and loading the second connecting member with a substantially linear force response of the leaf springs. A user may change the combination of leaf springs and/or vary a length ratio for the first and second connecting members and thereby change the force response of the apparatus. Movement of the sliding member by the mechanical input may convert the substantially linear force response of the leaf springs to a user-selected force response for the mechanical input. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
摘要翻译：用户可选择的力转换装置包括在滑动构件和固定构件之间彼此枢转地连接的第一和第二连接构件。该装置还包括用于可拆卸地保持一个或多个板簧并且以第二连接构件以片簧的基本上线性的力响应加载的板簧保持器。用户可以改变板簧的组合和/或改变第一和第二连接构件的长度比，从而改变装置的力响应。通过机械输入的滑动构件的移动可将板簧的基本上线性的力响应转换为用于机械输入的用户选择的力响应。还公开了相应的方法。

2. 发明申请

US20120295345A1 APPARATUSES AND RELATED METHODS FOR DELIVERING BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL INTO A CELL 审中-公开
标题翻译：用于将生物材料递送至细胞的装置和相关方法
公开(公告)号：US20120295345A1
公开(公告)日：2012-11-22
申请号：US13475401
申请日：2012-05-18
申请人： Quentin T. Aten , Sandra H. Burnett , Brian D. Jensen , Larry L. Howell
发明人： Quentin T. Aten , Sandra H. Burnett , Brian D. Jensen , Larry L. Howell
IPC分类号： C12N5/071 , C12M1/00 , C12N5/07 , C12N5/04 , C12N1/14 , C12N1/16
CPC分类号： C12N15/89 , A01K2217/05 , C12M35/00
摘要： Systems, devices, and methods for protecting a biological material during delivery into a biological structure are provided. In one aspect, for example, a device for protecting and delivering a preselected biological material into a biological structure can include a lance operable to maintain a charge capable of associating a biological material thereto and at least one protective region formed on or in the lance, where the protective region protects the biological material during delivery into a biological structure.
摘要翻译：提供了在递送到生物结构期间保护生物材料的系统，装置和方法。在一个方面，例如，用于保护并将预选生物材料输送到生物结构中的装置可以包括可操作以保持能够将生物材料与其缔合的电荷与形成在喷枪上或其中的至少一个保护区域的喷枪，其中保护区域在递送到生物结构期间保护生物材料。

3. 发明授权

US08210065B2 Out-of-plane configuration-adjusting mechanism, system, and method 有权
标题翻译：平面外配置调整机制，系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US08210065B2
公开(公告)日：2012-07-03
申请号：US12172992
申请日：2008-07-14
申请人： Larry L. Howell , Brian Geoffrey Winder , Erik Kent Bassett , Allen Boyd Mackay , Spencer P. Magleby
发明人： Larry L. Howell , Brian Geoffrey Winder , Erik Kent Bassett , Allen Boyd Mackay , Spencer P. Magleby
IPC分类号： G05G1/00 , B21K21/16
CPC分类号： H01H13/84 , G05G1/02 , G05G1/087 , H01H2217/022 , H01H2221/068 , H01H2223/046 , H01H2231/022 , H01H2231/032 , Y10T29/49716 , Y10T74/20
摘要： Configuration-adjusting mechanisms include linkages interconnecting first and second layers of a sheet material. The linkages have hinges positioned and oriented to cause motion of at least a portion of the linkages out of a plane of the first and second layers when the mechanisms are actuated. An apparatus, system, and method include one or more of the mechanisms for changing a contour of a surface provided by a cover overlying the mechanisms. An array of mechanisms or mechanisms corresponding to an array of positions on the surface may be selectively actuated to change the contour or texture of the surface. The array of mechanisms for changing the contour can provide user interface buttons selectively actuated by the mechanisms, which cause the buttons to emerge from the surface. A reconfigurable contour may be provided by selectable sets of the buttons associated with respective functions of a control panel, for example.
摘要翻译：配置调整机构包括连接片材的第一和第二层的连接。当机构被致动时，连杆具有定位和定向的铰链，以使得连杆的至少一部分的运动离开第一和第二层的平面。装置，系统和方法包括用于改变由覆盖在机构上的盖提供的表面的轮廓的一个或多个机构。可以选择性地致动与表面上的位置阵列相对应的机构或机构的阵列，以改变表面的轮廓或纹理。用于改变轮廓的机构阵列可以提供由机构选择性地启动的用户界面按钮，这些按钮使按钮从表面露出。例如，可以通过与控制面板的相应功能相关联的可选择的按钮组来提供可重构轮廓。

4. 发明申请

US20120080830A1 USER-SELECTABLE FORCE CONVERSION APPARATUS AND METHOD 有权
标题翻译：用户可选择的力转换装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US20120080830A1
公开(公告)日：2012-04-05
申请号：US13251227
申请日：2011-10-01
申请人： Landen A. Bowen , Larry L. Howell , Spencer P. Magleby , Brian M. Olsen , Terri C. Bateman , Devin D. LeBaron , Avinesh Ojha
发明人： Landen A. Bowen , Larry L. Howell , Spencer P. Magleby , Brian M. Olsen , Terri C. Bateman , Devin D. LeBaron , Avinesh Ojha
IPC分类号： F16F3/02
CPC分类号： F16F3/023
摘要： A user-selectable force conversion apparatus includes a first and a second connecting member that are pivotally connected to each other between a sliding member and a fixed member. The apparatus also includes a leaf spring holder for removably retaining one or more leaf springs and loading the second connecting member with a substantially linear force response of the leaf springs. A user may change the combination of leaf springs and/or vary a length ratio for the first and second connecting members and thereby change the force response of the apparatus. Movement of the sliding member by the mechanical input may convert the substantially linear force response of the leaf springs to a user-selected force response for the mechanical input. A corresponding method is also disclosed.
摘要翻译：用户可选择的力转换装置包括在滑动构件和固定构件之间彼此枢转地连接的第一和第二连接构件。该装置还包括用于可拆卸地保持一个或多个板簧并且以第二连接构件以片簧的基本上线性的力响应加载的板簧保持器。用户可以改变板簧的组合和/或改变第一和第二连接构件的长度比，从而改变装置的力响应。通过机械输入的滑动构件的移动可将板簧的基本上线性的力响应转换为用于机械输入的用户选择的力响应。还公开了相应的方法。

5. 发明申请

US20100217326A1 Method of Treating A Degenerate Spinal Segment 有权
标题翻译：治疗退行性脊柱段的方法
公开(公告)号：US20100217326A1
公开(公告)日：2010-08-26
申请号：US12709248
申请日：2010-02-19
申请人： Anton E. Bowden , Larry L. Howell , Peter A. Halveson , Eric M. Stratton
发明人： Anton E. Bowden , Larry L. Howell , Peter A. Halveson , Eric M. Stratton
IPC分类号： A61F2/44
CPC分类号： A61B17/7011 , A61B17/7007 , A61B17/7026 , A61B2017/00004
摘要： A method of treating a degenerate spinal segment comprises obtaining a first spinal implant configured to apply a first torque to a degenerate spinal segment having an abnormal curvature and a second spinal implant configured to apply a second torque to said degenerate spinal segment. Each of said spinal implants includes; a plurality of contiguous segments in which said contiguous segments form an angle at a location in which two adjacent contiguous segments of the plurality of contiguous segments intersect; and at least one mounting connection configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment. Said first spinal implant and said second spinal implant are implanted to said degenerate spinal segment so that said first torque and said second torque act to reduce said abnormal curvature.
摘要翻译：一种治疗退行性脊柱节段的方法包括获得构造成将第一扭矩应用于具有异常曲率的退化脊髓节段的第一脊柱植入物和被配置成将第二扭矩应用于所述退化脊柱节段的第二脊柱植入物。每个所述脊柱植入物包括：多个相邻段，其中所述连续段在所述多个相邻段的两个相邻连续段相交的位置处形成一角度; 以及构造成将所述脊柱植入物连接到安装机构的至少一个安装连接件，所述安装机构构造成将所述脊柱植入物附接到所述退化脊柱节段。将所述第一脊柱植入物和所述第二脊柱植入物植入所述退化脊椎段，使得所述第一扭矩和所述第二扭矩用于减小所述异常弯曲。

6. 发明申请

US20100211106A1 Compliant Dynamic Spinal Implant And Associated Methods 有权
标题翻译：动态脊柱植入物及相关方法
公开(公告)号：US20100211106A1
公开(公告)日：2010-08-19
申请号：US12709240
申请日：2010-02-19
申请人： Anton E. Bowden , Larry L. Howell , Peter A. Halverson , Eric M. Stratton
发明人： Anton E. Bowden , Larry L. Howell , Peter A. Halverson , Eric M. Stratton
IPC分类号： A61B17/70 , A61B17/88
CPC分类号： A61B17/7011 , A61B17/7007 , A61B17/7026 , A61B2017/00004
摘要： A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said plurality of contiguous segments configured to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in any of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment.
摘要翻译：脊柱植入物包括多个连续段，所述多个连续段被构造成在三个正交轴中的任何一个轴上向简并脊柱段施加扭矩。至少一个安装连接被配置成将所述脊柱植入物连接到安装机构，所述安装机构被配置成将所述脊柱植入物附接到所述退化脊柱节段。

7. 发明授权

US07554342B2 Bistable micromechanical devices 失效
标题翻译：双稳态微机械装置
公开(公告)号：US07554342B2
公开(公告)日：2009-06-30
申请号：US11875024
申请日：2007-10-19
申请人： Robert K. Messenger , Timothy W. McLain , Jeffrey K. Anderson , Larry L. Howell
发明人： Robert K. Messenger , Timothy W. McLain , Jeffrey K. Anderson , Larry L. Howell
IPC分类号： G01R27/08
CPC分类号： G01P15/0891 , G01D5/18 , G01P15/123 , G01P15/125 , G01P2015/0814 , G11C23/00 , H01H59/0009 , H01H2001/0042
摘要： A micromechanical device may include one or more piezoresistive elements whose electrical resistance changes in response to externally or internally induced strain. The present invention leverages the piezoresistive properties of such devices to sense the positional state of the device. A sensing circuit may be integrated into the device that senses an electrical resistance of at least a portion of the micromechanical device and provides information regarding the positional state of the micromechanical device. The micromechanical device may be a compliant device that includes relatively flexible members such as mechanical beams or ribbons. The positional states may be continuous positional states (such as the position of an actuator) or discreet positional states (such as the positional state of a bistable memory device). In certain embodiments, the micromechanical device is a threshold detector that latches to a particular stable configuration when an applied force exceeds a selected value.
摘要翻译：微机械装置可以包括一个或多个压阻元件，其电阻响应于外部或内部诱发的应变而改变。本发明利用这种装置的压阻特性来感测装置的位置状态。感测电路可以集成到装置中，该装置感测微机械装置的至少一部分的电阻，并且提供关于微机械装置的位置状态的信息。微机械装置可以是包括诸如机械梁或带的相对柔性的构件的柔性装置。位置状态可以是连续的位置状态（例如致动器的位置）或离散的位置状态（例如双稳态存储器件的位置状态）。在某些实施例中，微机械装置是阈值检测器，当所施加的力超过选定值时，阈值检测器锁定到特定的稳定配置。

8. 发明授权

US06757975B1 Multi-layered compliant mechanisms and method of manufacture 失效
标题翻译：多层次兼容机制和制造方法
公开(公告)号：US06757975B1
公开(公告)日：2004-07-06
申请号：US10057758
申请日：2002-01-24
申请人： Robert H. Todd , Larry L. Howell , Spencer P. Magleby , Aaron L. Herring
发明人： Robert H. Todd , Larry L. Howell , Spencer P. Magleby , Aaron L. Herring
IPC分类号： B21D5328
CPC分类号： B21D53/28 , F16D41/12 , F16D43/14 , F16D43/18 , Y10T29/49462 , Y10T29/49472 , Y10T29/4984
摘要： A compliant mechanism and method of manufacturing the same includes a plurality of layers formed from stamping a plurality of layers from a layer of thinner material and stacking the layers together. Compliant mechanisms can include clutches, switches, derailleurs, brakes and other mechanisms. The compliant mechanism includes rigid and flexible sections of integral construction. The rigid and flexible sections provide an integral device capable of achieving motion by elastic deformation. The flexible section is deflectable, and stores energy in the form of strain energy when deflected.
摘要翻译：柔性机构及其制造方法包括通过从较薄材料层冲压多个层并将层叠在一起而形成的多个层。合适的机构可以包括离合器，开关，拨链器，制动器和其他机构。顺应机构包括一体化结构的刚性和柔性部分。刚性和柔性部分提供能够通过弹性变形实现运动的整体装置。柔性部分是可偏转的，并且当偏转时以能量的形式存储应变能量。

9. 发明授权

US06736249B2 Compliant clutch 有权
标题翻译：合格离合器
公开(公告)号：US06736249B2
公开(公告)日：2004-05-18
申请号：US10203491
申请日：2002-08-09
申请人： Larry L. Howell , Nathan B. Crane
发明人： Larry L. Howell , Nathan B. Crane
IPC分类号： F16D1314
CPC分类号： F16D43/18
摘要： The present invention relates to clutches for selectively transmitting torque, and more particularly, to compliant centrifugal clutches. A compliant clutch (10) may have a plurality of engagement members (42 and 44), preferably at least three, and more preferably at least six. Each engagement member has an outer edge that is movable toward an interior surface of a receiving member (28), such as a drum. Flexible segments (70 and 72) may connect the engagement members to each other. In embodiment, the engagement members are arrayed around a hub, but detached from the hub to form an expandable engagement portion. Both aggressive and non-aggressive engagement members are provided. In another embodiment, the engagement members are affixed by flexible segments to the hub to form an extensible engagement portion. In yet another embodiment, a first and a second arm, each of which contains multiple engagement members connected by flexible segments, extend from the hub to provide non-aggressive torque transfer to the drum.
摘要翻译：本发明涉及用于选择性地传递扭矩的离合器，更具体地涉及柔性离心离合器。柔性离合器（10）可以具有多个接合构件（42,44），优选至少三个，更优选至少六个。每个接合构件具有能够朝向诸如鼓的接收构件（28）的内表面移动的外边缘。柔性段（70和72）可以将接合构件彼此连接。在实施例中，接合构件围绕轮毂排列，但是从轮毂分离以形成可扩张接合部分。提供侵略性和非侵略性的参与成员。在另一个实施例中，接合构件通过柔性段固定到轮毂上以形成可伸长的接合部分。在另一个实施例中，第一和第二臂（其中每个包含由柔性段连接的多个接合构件）从轮毂延伸以向滚筒提供非侵蚀性的扭矩传递。

10. 发明授权

US06215081B1 Bistable compliant mechanism 失效
标题翻译：双稳态机制
公开(公告)号：US06215081B1
公开(公告)日：2001-04-10
申请号：US09280916
申请日：1999-03-29
申请人： Brian D. Jensen , Larry L. Howell , Gregory M. Roach
发明人： Brian D. Jensen , Larry L. Howell , Gregory M. Roach
IPC分类号： H01H300
CPC分类号： H01H3/46 , H01H1/0036 , H01H2003/466
摘要： A compliant, bistable mechanism has a plurality of segments coupled end-to-end in a series to form a continuous chain of segments. The plurality of segments includes at least two rigid segments and at least one relatively flexible and resilient segment. Adjacent rigid segments are coupled by flexible joints or pin joints. The flexible and resilient segment is coupled to adjacent segments either fixedly or by pin joints. There are at least four pin joints, flexible joints, and/or flexible and resilient segments. The joints allow relative movement of the segments while the flexible and resilient segment resists movement and biases the segments. The segments move between first and second stable equilibrium positions. The segments have a pseudo-rigid-body model resembling a four-bar linkage. The segments and flexible joints may be integrally formed. First and second electrical contacts may be coupled to the segments to form an electrical connection as the segments move to one of the positions.
摘要翻译：顺应的双稳态机构具有多个段，其以一系列端对端地连接以形成连续的段链。多个段包括至少两个刚性段和至少一个相对柔性且弹性的段。相邻的刚性段通过柔性接头或销接头联接。柔性和弹性部分固定地或通过销接头联接到相邻的部分。有至少四个针接头，柔性接头和/或柔性和弹性段。接头允许片段的相对运动，而柔性和弹性片段抵抗运动并偏转片段。段在第一和第二稳定平衡位置之间移动。这些段具有类似于四连杆的伪刚体模型。节段和柔性接头可以一体形成。当所述段移动到所述位置中的一个时，第一和第二电触头可以联接到所述段以形成电连接。

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