| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7199543 |
Power drive unit with unit load device sensor |
April 3, 2007 |
| A cargo power drive unit includes a motor and at least one driver roller element coupled to the motor. The power drive unit further includes a light transmitter for emitting light and a light receiver for measuring light. The power drive unit measures an amount of ambient light and then |
| 7198227 |
Aircraft cargo locating system |
April 3, 2007 |
| An aircraft cargo locating system determines the location and weight of aircraft cargo placed in unit loading devices. A wireless tag, such as an Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag is affixed to each of the loading devices. The system receives information from the tags, and from |
| 7196436 |
Solid state relay for switching AC power to a reactive load and method of operating the same |
March 27, 2007 |
| A solid state relay coupleable to first and second phase busses of an AC power source for switching power from the first and second phase busses to a load including a reactive component comprises: first and second power semiconductor switches connected in a series circuit configuration |
| 7196435 |
Solid state relay and method of operating the same |
March 27, 2007 |
| A solid state relay coupleable to first and second phase busses of an AC power source for switching power from the first and second phase busses to a load comprises: first and second power semiconductor switches connected in a series circuit configuration and coupleable to the first |
| 7168528 |
Three run disk brake stack and method of assembly |
January 30, 2007 |
| In the invention there is provided a disk brake stack having disks with available wear portions of a first thickness, a second thickness and a third thickness. The disk(s) having an initial available wear portion of a first thickness are of a thickness so that at the first overhaul, the |
| 7165820 |
Brake control system |
January 23, 2007 |
| According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system whe |
| 7128376 |
Redundant architecture for brake-by-wire system |
October 31, 2006 |
| A redundant architecture for a brake-by-wire system is provided. The system includes a pressure source; at least one brake actuator for exerting a braking force on a wheel as a result of pressure provided by the pressure source; at least one servo valve for controlling an amount of p |
| 7110873 |
Brake control system |
September 19, 2006 |
| According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system whe |
| 7108107 |
Electronic aircraft braking system with brake wear measurement, running clearance adjustment and |
September 19, 2006 |
| An electrically actuated aircraft brake system and method which provides for brake wear measurement, brake running clearance adjustment, ram position-based control and improved construction and operation. Brake wear and running clearance measurement are obtained by analyzing the outp |
| 7104616 |
Brake gain-based torque controller |
September 12, 2006 |
| A brake gain based torque controller utilizes commanded torque, measured torque and measured pressure in order to provide brake control for a vehicle, such as an aircraft. According to one particular aspect of the invention, the brake gain-based torque controller is provided for cont |
| 7104462 |
Low noise solid-state thermostat with microprocessor controlled fault detection and reporting, a |
September 12, 2006 |
| A low noise solid state thermostat is provided which includes a thermostat input operatively configured to be coupled to a temperature sensor; a comparator for comparing an output of the temperature sensor to a predefined setpoint temperature; and solid-state switching circuitry oper |
| 7104053 |
Control method |
September 12, 2006 |
| A hybrid actuation system comprises first and second actuator arrangements (10, 12) arranged to apply first and second output loads respectively to a common element (14). A control method for controlling the operation of the hybrid actuation system includes the steps of supplying first a |
| 7100827 |
Aircraft cargo loading logistics system |
September 5, 2006 |
| A cargo loading logistics system for verifying cargo loaded on an aircraft receives a desired restraint configuration from a database and determines an actual restraint configuration on the aircraft by receiving data from a plurality of machine readable identifiers corresponding to a plu |
| 7094285 |
Inorganic matrix compositions, composites incorporating the matrix, and process of making the sa |
August 22, 2006 |
| A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic polymer matrix having improved mechanical properties. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO.sub.2 source and water), a non-silica |
| 7093697 |
Heat shield assembly for aircraft wheel and brake assembly |
August 22, 2006 |
| A heat shield assembly for a wheel and brake assembly includes one or more torque bars that include a coupling device which cooperates with a portion of a heat shield (and more particularly heat shield sections) at a location axially outwardly remote from the inboard end of the heat |
| 7091456 |
Aircraft hot water supply system |
August 15, 2006 |
| An aircraft hot water supply system (10) comprising a group of water-use stations (14a 14f) each including a hot water line having a heater (40a 40f) which heats water at a heating rate dependent upon power provided thereto. A power manager (44) allocates different non-zero percentages o |
| 7051845 |
Heat shield assembly for aircraft wheel and brake assembly |
May 30, 2006 |
| A heat shield assembly for a wheel and brake assembly includes one or more torque bars that include a coupling device which cooperates with a portion of a heat shield (and more particularly heat shield sections) at a location axially outwardly remote from the inboard end of the heat |
| 7039517 |
Brake control system |
May 2, 2006 |
| According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system whe |
| 7032778 |
Overpressure limiting hybrid inflator |
April 25, 2006 |
| A dual stage hybrid inflation device includes a first stage gas source having a pressurized gas stored in a first stage pressure vessel and a second stage gas source having a pyrotechnic gas generator having a gas output directed into the first stage pressure vessel. The first stage |
| 7021596 |
Aircraft seat floor track quick release fitting |
April 4, 2006 |
| A quick release fitting for securing seating or other equipment to a section of aircraft floor track channel comprises a lower jaw member, an upper jaw member and multiple T-shaped cam members nested between locating dowels extending from the lower surface of the lower jaw member. Th |
| 7003374 |
Aircraft cargo loading logistics system using machine readable identifiers |
February 21, 2006 |
| A cargo loading logistics system for verifying cargo loaded on an aircraft receives a desired restraint configuration from a database and determines an actual restraint configuration on the aircraft by receiving data from a plurality of machine readable identifiers corresponding to a plu |
| 7002629 |
CCD image detector and method of operating a CCD as an image detector |
February 21, 2006 |
| A CCD image detector includes an image area array, a storage area array, a buffer area array, and a readout shift register, all of which being controlled by a timing controller through separate and independent clock signals. The timing controller controls the transfer of the charge c |
| 6991082 |
Ball panel |
January 31, 2006 |
| A ball panel for use in a load handling system such as an aircraft cargo hold comprises a top skin having at least one raised support. The ball panel also comprises a corrugation and a bottom skin. The top skin is supported by the corrugation, which has a plurality of side walls, fla |
| 6989768 |
Recognition/anti-collision light for aircraft |
January 24, 2006 |
| A recognition light includes a reflector having an axis and first and second annular semi-parabolic reflective surfaces which have respective focal points axially spaced apart from one another, and first and second annular lamps respectively disposed at the focal points. A cover surr |
| 6986859 |
Inorganic matrix compositions and composites incorporating the matrix composition |
January 17, 2006 |
| A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network matrix. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO.sub.2 source and water), an acidic inorganic composition, such as a reactive |
| 6972901 |
System for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror of an optical space telescope |
December 6, 2005 |
| A system is disclosed for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror assembly of an optical space telescope, wherein the sectored mirror includes a central hub and a plurality of petals disposed about the periphery of the central hub, and each petal has a petal root independently hing |
| 6969422 |
Inorganic matrix composition and composites incorporating the matrix composition |
November 29, 2005 |
| A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network matrix. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO.sub.2 source and water), an acidic inorganic composition, such as a reactive |
| 6966945 |
Inorganic matrix compositions, composites and process of making the same |
November 22, 2005 |
| A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO.sub.2 source and water), an acidic oxoanionic compound such as phosphoric acid, water |
| 6966414 |
Elevated inflatable emergency evacuation slide illumination |
November 22, 2005 |
| An inflatable evacuation slide includes a flexible slide surface that is supported by longitudinal main support members. Illumination of the slide surface is provided by a plurality of illumination sources that are supported above the upper surface of the main support members on infl |
| 6959794 |
Low power parking brake force adjustment apparatus and method for electrically actuated brake sy |
November 1, 2005 |
| A parking brake monitor and adjustment control system controls parking brake operation of an electromechanically actuated brake system which applies a parking brake force to a wheel. The system includes a monitor circuit for producing an output signal which intermittently causes the |
| 6959658 |
Breakaway lacing for emergency evacuation slide |
November 1, 2005 |
| A method of lacing together two parts of an inflatable evacuation slide uses a single piece of cord that is passed through multiple pairs of apertures formed in the two parts to be joined. Thereafter, the loops formed by passing the cord through the multiple apertures are laced toget |
| 6956696 |
Hinge assembly for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror of an optical space telescope |
October 18, 2005 |
| A system is disclosed for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror assembly of an optical space telescope, wherein the sectored mirror includes a central hub and a plurality of petals disposed about the periphery of the central hub, and each petal has a petal root independently hing |
| 6929435 |
Contour plunge milling |
August 16, 2005 |
| A plunge milling system (10) for effecting rapid removal of material from a workpiece during a rough and/or finishing cutting procedure. In this system, an axial cutting tool (12) is rotated about its axis and axially moved into engagement with the workpiece for cutting material from the |
| 6899837 |
Inorganic matrix compositions, composites and process of making the same |
May 31, 2005 |
| A modified alkali silicate composition for forming an inorganic network. The modified alkali silicate matrix is made by reacting an alkali silicate (or its precursors such as an alkali hydroxide, a SiO.sub.2 source and water), an acidic oxoanionic compound such as phosphoric acid, water |
| 6883965 |
Support for ball transfer unit |
April 26, 2005 |
| A support for use with a ball transfer unit associated, in use, with a double-skinned deck panel, the support being characterised by being elongate, rigid, and adapted at one end to receive the housing of a ball transfer unit and to seat beneath a peripheral shoulder of the housing w |
| 6882920 |
Brake control system |
April 19, 2005 |
| According to the present invention, there is provided a method and system for providing brake control, autobrake and antiskid brake functionality by recognizing that the only difference between the three functions is the amount of deceleration they allow. Unlike a conventional system whe |
| 6877696 |
Evacuation slide with leading edge spoiler |
April 12, 2005 |
| An inflatable evacuation slide is presented that includes an aerodynamic spoiler to kill the lift caused by air flowing laterally over the slide. The slide preferably comprises a fabric sliding surface stretched between two longitudinal main side members. The spoiler comprises a fabric p |
| 6874550 |
Gravity fill line vent fitting and fill system |
April 5, 2005 |
| Gravity fill line vent fitting includes a body member having a water fill opening and vent opening adapted to be connected to the elevated ends of a water fill line and surrounding air vent line, respectively, of a potable water storage tank. An inner tubular extension and surrounding ho |
| 6871823 |
Cargo loading system |
March 29, 2005 |
| A method of loading a ULD into a cargo compartment of an aircraft through a loading door opening of the cargo compartment, which method requires turning of the ULD and comprises the steps of: loading the ULD into the compartment to a first position, rotating the ULD about a first pivot |
| 6863408 |
Hinge assembly for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror of an optical space telescope |
March 8, 2005 |
| A system is disclosed for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror assembly of an optical space telescope, wherein the sectored mirror includes a central hub and a plurality of petals disposed about the periphery of the central hub, and each petal has a petal root independently hing |
| 6834758 |
Power drive unit for cargo handling systems |
December 28, 2004 |
| A power drive unit (PDU) for cargo handling systems comprising a frame arranged to be mounted in use for raising and lowering movement relative to a supporting structure, a drive motor carried by the frame and having an output shaft, a drive roller assembly carried by said frame for |
| 6834159 |
Aircraft heated floor panel |
December 21, 2004 |
| An aircraft floor panel (10) comprising a plurality of layers (18) cured together to form a lower support level (20) and an upper heater level (22), and a metal face sheet (16) for protecting the underlying layers (18) from floor-traffic related damage. A pressure sensitive adhesive (32) |
| 6831876 |
Acoustic window |
December 14, 2004 |
| An improved acoustic window for an acoustic waveform passage having a generally uniform transmission loss at an angle of incidence of between -40.degree. and +40.degree.. The composition is formed from at least one core layer and at least two septa, with the core layer being a material |
| 6814183 |
Extensible evacuation slide |
November 9, 2004 |
| An inflatable evacuation slide system (10) is selectively deployable in either a foreshortened or lengthened configuration. The foot end (50) of the escape slide (12) includes a compartment (92) containing an extensible slide portion (70) stored in an undeployed condition. The compartmen |
| 6799741 |
Evacuation slide having trapezoidal outline |
October 5, 2004 |
| An inflatable evacuation slide for emergency evacuation of an aircraft comprises a pair of main support tubes supporting a flexible sliding surface. The main support tubes taper from a widest point near the exit opening of the aircraft to a narrowest point at the foot end of the slide. |
| 6786259 |
Locking ring assembly for wheel rim assembly |
September 7, 2004 |
| A locking ring assembly for a wheel rim assembly is disclosed. The locking rim assembly includes a locking ring, a retaining key and a clip. The locking ring assembly has a transverse split defining circumferentially opposing terminal ends, and the terminal ends include respective radial |
| 6780462 |
Pressure gradient CVI/CVD process |
August 24, 2004 |
| The invention relates to pressure gradient processes for forcing infiltration of a reactant gas into a porous structure. The process comprises the steps of partially densifying a porous structure with a pressure gradient CVI/CVD process in which a first potion of the porous structure |
| 6776183 |
Aircraft drain device |
August 17, 2004 |
| An aircraft drain device (14) for interposition between a potable water line (e.g., the drain line from an ice drawer) and a gray water line leading to a drainmast or other external drain. The drain device (14) includes a housing (30), an inlet (36) adapted for connection to the pota |
| 6769647 |
Automatic inflation system for evacuation slide |
August 3, 2004 |
| An inflatable emergency evacuation slide system comprises a slide pack (60) with an emergency evacuation slide (10) stored in an uninflated, folded condition together with an inflator (30). A manual inflation lanyard (38) having a mechanical stop (44), such as a crimped ferrule located a |
| 6768582 |
System for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror of an optical space telescope |
July 27, 2004 |
| A system is disclosed for deploying the petals of a sectored mirror assembly of an optical space telescope, wherein the sectored mirror includes a central hub and a plurality of petals disposed about the periphery of the central hub, and each petal has a petal root independently hing |
