| Patent Number |
Title Of Patent |
Date Issued |
| 7401461 |
Reduced-weight fuel system for gas turbine engine, gas turbine engine having a reduced-weight fu |
July 22, 2008 |
| A fuel system (10) for a gas turbine engine (18) having a shaft (30) and requiring fuel to be supplied at a first rate for engine start up, the fuel system (10) including: a main fuel pump (14) for providing fuel to the gas turbine engine (18), the main fuel pump (14) having an output |
| 7401009 |
Magnetostatic modeling methods and systems for use with boundary element modeling |
July 15, 2008 |
| Methods and systems for magnetostatic modeling of a magnetic object is disclosed. A varying surface charge density is established at a surface of a magnetic object modeled by a magnetostatic model. Thereafter, a varying magnetic charge is generally distributed throughout a volume of |
| 7400287 |
Smart chaff |
July 15, 2008 |
| Missile deflector systems for protecting a vehicle from threats that use an infrared sensor for guidance are disclosed. An exemplary missile deflector system can include, for example, a radiation source and one or more deployable smart chaff elements. The light source and the one or |
| 7400242 |
Exit arming delay security system and method |
July 15, 2008 |
| A security system for protecting a building which includes at least a first presence sensor, an alarm panel that includes a microprocessor and memory, an exit delay in the alarm panel providing an interval for a user to exit the building after arming the security system, a reset of the |
| 7400240 |
Systems and methods of deterministic annunciation |
July 15, 2008 |
| A method of supervising a plurality of displaced devices includes having each device emit a supervisory signal that is detectable by a designated unit. Indicia can be included indicative that an intervening message has been sent from a respective device. The designated unit can respond t |
| 7400110 |
Smart power converter |
July 15, 2008 |
| A smart power conversion and control system and method converts source AC power at a first voltage level to DC power at a second voltage level that is less than the first voltage level. Upon receipt of a command signal, a portion of the system is enabled to further convert the source AC |
| 7400065 |
Electrical power distribution system and method with active load control |
July 15, 2008 |
| An electrical power distribution system is provided. The electrical power distribution system includes: a first AC power source (1a); a second AC power source (1b); a first DC bus (6a); a first AC to DC rectifier (5a); a second AC to DC rectifier (5b); and an electrical load management |
| 7400056 |
Engine starter-generator optimized for start function |
July 15, 2008 |
| A starter-generator system is configured to supply power to an aircraft electrical bus having a rated AC voltage magnitude, or receive power from a start converter, and includes a rotor and a stator. The stator is disposed at least partially around at least a portion of the rotor and |
| 7399971 |
Single-point measurement of high-Z additives in sheets |
July 15, 2008 |
| An apparatus, method and computer program product for determining a concentration of a high-Z material in a material sample. The method comprises steps of: receiving a material sample and subjecting the material sample to a first sensor device that is substantially ash insensitive fo |
| 7399434 |
Rare metal compounds and mixtures of these |
July 15, 2008 |
| An article of manufacture marked with compositions comprising rare earth metal compounds which, due to their luminescence when irradiated with UV light, are suitable in particular for the marking of security-relevant items, such as documents or data carriers. |
| 7399380 |
Jet velocity vector profile measurement and control |
July 15, 2008 |
| In a papermaking system having a headbox to dispense a jet of liquid and paper forming fibers, an improvement comprising at least one sensor arrangement for simultaneously or sequentially measuring in at least one location the jet velocity or jet flow correlation of the jet at plural |
| 7399280 |
Passive and wireless in-vivo acoustic wave flow sensor |
July 15, 2008 |
| A wireless surface wave flow sensor can be utilized for monitoring the flow of fluid. Such a surface wave flow sensor can be configured to include one or more interdigital transducers and a self-heating heater formed upon a piezoelectric substrate. The interdigital transducer(s) can |
| 7399088 |
Pupil mismatch in a collimated display system |
July 15, 2008 |
| An image projection system has a first lens with a defined entrance pupil. An image source has an image field and a defined exit pupil. The exit pupil of the image source is configured such that the exit pupil of the image source underfills the entrance pupil of the lens for portions of |
| 7398640 |
Untwisted wrapped singles yarns and carpets manufactured therefrom |
July 15, 2008 |
| The yarns of the invention include untwisted wrapped singles yarns having a core strand and a wrapper yarn. The wrapper yarn is a base synthetic fiber and a heat-activated binder fiber with a melting point substantially below that of the base synthetic fiber. The Saxony carpets of th |
| 7398184 |
Analyzing equipment performance and optimizing operating costs |
July 8, 2008 |
| A system and method for analyzing equipment performance and optimizing operational costs are provided. Data from a sensor associated with a piece of equipment is analyzed and processed to identify characteristics associated with the performance and operational costs of the equipment. |
| 7398069 |
Navigation morse decode display |
July 8, 2008 |
| A method and device for displaying radio frequency information, including a database of stored radio frequency identifiers and radio frequency information corresponding thereto, and a processor coupled to the database and operating one or more algorithms for generating a display sign |
| 7397563 |
Pass-line insensitive sensor |
July 8, 2008 |
| Devices, systems and methods for detecting surface characteristics of a sample surface are disclosed. The exemplary system may have a conveying device for moving a sample surface and a light source for reflecting a beam of light off the sample surface. A light detector may receive the |
| 7397371 |
Security system access control and method |
July 8, 2008 |
| A security system which includes at least a first sensor, an alarm panel including a control system and programmable apparatus, a connection between the at least one sensor and set alarm panel, a keypad assembly including a camera, and a connection between the keypad assembly and the |
| 7397341 |
System to detect lock tampering |
July 8, 2008 |
| A lock and key system is configured to sense an operational signature generated by an object placed into a keyway in the system. The system is further configured to compare the operational signature with a reference signature, and to generate an alarm when the operational signature d |
| 7396965 |
Method for producing fluorinated organic compounds |
July 8, 2008 |
| A method for preparing fluorinated organic compounds wherein at least one fluorinated olefin is reacted with methyl fluoride in the gas-phase and in the presence of a Lewis Acid catalyst to form at least one product having at least 3 carbon atoms. |
| 7396698 |
Methods and systems for providing MEMS devices with a top cap and upper sense plate |
July 8, 2008 |
| A method for fabricating a MEMS device having a top cap and an upper sense plate is described. The method includes producing a device wafer including an etched substrate, etched MEMS device components, and interconnect metal, a portion of the interconnect metal being bond pads and ad |
| 7396485 |
Azeotrope-like compositions of difluoromethane |
July 8, 2008 |
| The invention relates to azeotropic and azeotrope-like mixtures of HFC-32, HCl, and Cl.sub.2, and processes for separating the azeotrope-like mixtures of HFC-32 and HCL and HFC-32, HCL and Cl.sub.2. |
| 7396476 |
Method for reducing harmonic distortion in comb drive devices |
July 8, 2008 |
| Methods of fabricating comb drive devices utilizing one or more sacrificial etch-buffers are disclosed. An illustrative fabrication method may include the steps of etching a pattern onto a wafer substrate defining one or more comb drive elements and sacrificial etch-buffers, liberati |
| 7395987 |
Apparatus and appertaining method for upfinding in spinning projectiles using a phase-lock-loop |
July 8, 2008 |
| The invention relates to the field of gun-launched guidance systems and to a navigation system based on inertial sensors mounted in a spinning projectile using at least one rotation sensing device with input components perpendicular to the spinning body's longitudinal axis, and an ap |
| 7395724 |
Torque sensor packaging systems and methods |
July 8, 2008 |
| A torque sensor packaging system and method includes a torque member that includes one or more holes formed therein for receiving one or more respective fasteners associated with a sensing element. The sensing element can be connected to the torque member to the sensing element in or |
| 7394782 |
Reduced power time synchronization in wireless communication |
July 1, 2008 |
| Methods, devices, and systems for wireless communication in which one or more devices are scheduled to awake from a low power sleep state at a scheduled time for data transmission. An illustrative embodiment addresses difficulties that may arise as a result of clock errors that can o |
| 7394402 |
Tailwind alerting system to prevent runway overruns |
July 1, 2008 |
| Systems, methods and computer program products for alerting a flight crew during landing that the tailwind exceeds acceptable limits. The system determines a base tailwind threshold speed for a candidate runway based on a performance constant associated with an aircraft and candidate |
| 7394359 |
Security system with wireless RF portable monitor |
July 1, 2008 |
| A security system is disclosed for a protected space such as a residential or commercial premises that transmits a wireless RF video transmission to a wireless RF portable video monitor/display accessible to a homeowner/person prior to the person entering the security system protecte |
| 7393585 |
Micron-size polymer particles comprising polyamide compound, production and uses thereof |
July 1, 2008 |
| A plurality of micron-size solid particles is described herein that includes at least one polyamide compound, wherein the particles comprise a diameter in the range of about 1 micron to about 1000 microns, and wherein at least some of the plurality of particles are substantially tran |
| 7392688 |
Liquid reaction mass for high-G simulation |
July 1, 2008 |
| An apparatus for simulating a dynamic high-g environment that includes a test specimen, an incompressible liquid situated adjacent to the test specimen, and a device for creating a dynamic force on the test specimen. In one embodiment, the device for creating a dynamic force includes a |
| 7392685 |
Accelerometer having adjustable damping |
July 1, 2008 |
| An apparatus and method for an accelerometer mechanism having a proof mass that is suspended for out-of-plane motion between first and second damping plates, wherein at least one of the first and second damping plates is movable between first and second positions relative to the proo |
| 7392486 |
Method and apparatus for automatic display and removal of required synoptic pages in a checklist |
June 24, 2008 |
| The completion of an electronic checklist is facilitated by the automated display of certain data while completing the checklist. The disclosed program presents an automated display of synoptic, navigational, or flight management data for each task in a checklist. For each task in a |
| 7392426 |
Redundant processing architecture for single fault tolerance |
June 24, 2008 |
| An electronic module is provided. The module includes a first logic device having at least two processors and a first comparator and a second logic device having at least one processor and a second comparator. Each of the at least two processors are coupled to each of the first and secon |
| 7392115 |
Characterization of utility demand using utility demand footprint |
June 24, 2008 |
| Utility demand is continuously monitored and monitoring data is aggregated and organized. The results are presented visually as a Utility Demand Footprint, referred to herein as a UDF. A UDF characterizes the utility demand in relation to selected influencing factors over a selected time |
| 7391335 |
Aerospace light-emitting diode (LED)-based lights life and operation monitor compensator |
June 24, 2008 |
| A system (10) and method for monitoring the operational life and/or performance of one or more light-emitting diodes (LEDs) (20) based on sensed parameters are disclosed. The remaining life of each LED may be predicted by counting the clock cycles during which the LED-based light is |
| 7391325 |
Multifunctional multichip system for wireless sensing |
June 24, 2008 |
| A multifunctional multichip system can operate in a passive mode by using at least one antenna to receive electromagnetic energy and using that energy to perform system functions. The system includes a sensor, an impedance matching circuit and an RFID module. The sensor produces a se |
| 7391314 |
Event communication system for providing user alerts |
June 24, 2008 |
| An event communication system involves facilitating entry by a user of one or more device addresses via a network accessible user interface of the event communication system. The device addresses are associated with alerts provided by the event communication system. Test alert messages |
| 7391218 |
Method and apparatus for generalized arc fault detection |
June 24, 2008 |
| A method and an apparatus detect series and/or parallel arc faults in AC and DC systems. The method according to one embodiment inputs an AC current signal; extracts a fundamental component of the AC current signal and monitoring an amplitude variation profile for the fundamental com |
| 7391147 |
Planar ultra violet light detector |
June 24, 2008 |
| A light detector having a cathode wafer, a cavity wafer and an anode wafer. The cathode wafer may be bonded to one side of the cavity wafer and the anode wafer may be bonded to another side of the cavity wafer. The cathode wafer may have numerous cathodes, the anode wafer numerous an |
| 7391125 |
Electrical power generation system and method for mitigating corona discharge |
June 24, 2008 |
| A power generation system including a housing defining a cavity and having an inlet for receiving a fluid that is used to cool and pressurize the cavity and an outlet for removing the fluid from the cavity. The system also may include a rotor having a first end positioned within the cavi |
| 7390192 |
System and method for distributing power in an electronic system |
June 24, 2008 |
| An electronic system comprises a system board, one or more cards adapted to couple to the system board, wherein the system board transfers signals to and from the one or more cards, at least one electrically conductive plate, and one or more connectors coupled to the at least one ele |
| 7390067 |
Apparatus and methods for wheel balancing via rotor drive keys |
June 24, 2008 |
| Apparatus and methods to balance a wheel which rotates around an axle. The wheel has a rim having an outer surface and an opposite interior surface positioned circumferentially around the axle. A plurality of rotor drive keys are mounted at the interior surface of the rim. At least one r |
| 7389920 |
Wireless inventory re-ordering system for surface mount technology pick and place assembly machi |
June 24, 2008 |
| A system and method for determining when a component supply reel for an automated assembly machine is close to depletion. The supply reel tape has indications such as marks that can be optically or magnetically read by a reader through which the tape passes as it is fed into the automate |
| 7389773 |
Emissions sensors for fuel control in engines |
June 24, 2008 |
| A system for controlling fuel to an engine to minimize emissions in an exhaust of the engine. There may be a controller connected to an actuator, for example a fuel control actuator, of the engine and to emissions sensors, such as an NOx and/or PM sensor, proximate to an exhaust outp |
| 7389686 |
Methods and systems for determining air data parameters |
June 24, 2008 |
| An air data system is described that includes a cone-shaped probe, a plurality of pressure transducers, and a processing device. The cone-shaped probe includes a first pressure port formed in a substantial tip of the probe and extending therethrough, and a plurality of pressure ports |
| 7389685 |
Downhole pressure transmitter |
June 24, 2008 |
| A downhole pressure transmitter apparatus and method of making the same. A pressure fitting can be provided in association with a tube formed into a spiral shape. One end of said tube is sealed and the other end of said tube is affixed to said pressure fitting. As the tube is exposed to |
| 7389639 |
Water recovery and purification |
June 24, 2008 |
| A system for recovering and purifying water from a gas stream may include, a gas stream purification unit for purifying the gas stream, a water separation unit for separating water from the purified gas stream, and a water purification unit for purifying the water separated by the water |
| 7389635 |
Twisted mixer with open center body |
June 24, 2008 |
| An exhaust mixer assembly having a twisted mixer and an open centerbody is provided. The open centerbody is centrally disposed within the twisted mixer and helps to provide efficient cooling of exhaust air from gas turbine engines. A method for cooling exhaust air from a gas turbine |
| 7389164 |
Systems and methods for automatic detection of QFE operations |
June 17, 2008 |
| Systems and methods for determining if an aircraft is approaching a atmospheric pressure at field elevation (QFE) airport and for alerting if any errors that might affect the production of an accurate altitude value. In an example method a global positioning system (GPS) altitude val |
| 7388671 |
Polarizing cavity for RFOG and method for sensing rotation rate of resonator |
June 17, 2008 |
| Methods and apparatus are provided for attenuating polarization errors in ring resonators of fiber optic gyros. A ring resonator is provided having first and second resonance frequencies and comprising an optical fiber coil having a hollow core and first and second ends, a light beam |
