Patents by Inventor Andrew B. Walsh

Andrew B. Walsh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9497820
    Abstract: A method of operating a lighting fixture comprising a plurality of discrete illumination sources of distinguishably different color coordinates comprises determining target color coordinates and luminous flux at which to operate the lighting fixture, determining input electrical power values for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources that substantially produce the target color coordinates and luminous flux by referencing a calibration data lookup table having calibration data based on measurements of the plurality of discrete illumination sources, determining a color mixing zone defined by three distinguishably different color coordinates of the plurality of discrete illumination sources within which the target color coordinates lie according to the calibration data, determining luminous flux ratios for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources having one of the three distinguishably different color coordinates defining the color mixing zone that substantially produces the target
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Gannon T. Gambeski, David P. Eckel, Seckin K. Secilmis, Andrew B. Walsh, Richard Waring, Jr., Rand Lee, David Jenkins, Maciej Adam Jakuc, Jeffrey Reeder
  • Patent number: 9496782
    Abstract: A disclosed power supply includes a power factor correction circuit including a switch, an inductor having a first terminal connected to an input voltage, and a second terminal connected to the switch, a storage capacitor and a load, a value of the inductor selected to operate the power factor correction circuit in discontinuous conduction mode, and a controller programmed to operate the switch to increase a power factor of the power supply. The switching frequency of the switch is periodically adjusted to reduce electromagnetic interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: David P. Eckel, Eric Johannessen, Andrew B. Walsh, Luis Sam, Seckin K. Secilmis
  • Patent number: 9414459
    Abstract: A system and appertaining method calibrate a color LED light unit comprising at least first-, second-, and third-color LEDs, comprising: a) defining a target color on a color map to calibrate; b) selecting initial calibration coefficients associated with the target color; c) storing the initial or updated calibration coefficients in a non-volatile memory of the light unit; d) controlling the light unit to drive the LEDs to attempt to emit the target color, producing an attempted color, utilizing the calibration coefficients; e) measuring the attempted color to determine if it matches the target color within a predefined tolerance; f) if the attempted color matches the target color, then terminating the method; g) if the attempted color does not match the target color, then performing the following; h) selecting a color component; i) adapting at least one calibration coefficient associated with the selected color component; and j) performing (c)-(i) again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Johannessen, Andrew B. Walsh, Kevin Lawrence, Richard Waring, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150237688
    Abstract: A method of operating a lighting fixture comprising a plurality of discrete illumination sources of distinguishably different color coordinates comprises determining target color coordinates and luminous flux at which to operate the lighting fixture, determining input electrical power values for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources that substantially produce the target color coordinates and luminous flux by referencing a calibration data lookup table having calibration data based on measurements of the plurality of discrete illumination sources, determining a color mixing zone defined by three distinguishably different color coordinates of the plurality of discrete illumination sources within which the target color coordinates lie according to the calibration data, determining luminous flux ratios for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources having one of the three distinguishably different color coordinates defining the color mixing zone that substantially produces the target
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Gannon T. Gambeski, David P. Eckel, Seckin K. Secilmis, Andrew B. Walsh, Richard Waring, JR., Rand Lee, David Jenkins, Maciej Adam Jakuc, Jeffrey Reeder
  • Publication number: 20150230315
    Abstract: A system and appertaining method calibrate a color LED light unit comprising at least first-, second-, and third-color LEDs, comprising: a) defining a target color on a color map to calibrate; b) selecting initial calibration coefficients associated with the target color; c) storing the initial or updated calibration coefficients in a non-volatile memory of the light unit; d) controlling the light unit to drive the LEDs to attempt to emit the target color, producing an attempted color, utilizing the calibration coefficients; e) measuring the attempted color to determine if it matches the target color within a predefined tolerance; f) if the attempted color matches the target color, then terminating the method; g) if the attempted color does not match the target color, then performing the following; h) selecting a color component; i) adapting at least one calibration coefficient associated with the selected color component; and j) performing (c)-(i) again.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Eric Johannessen, Andrew B. Walsh, Kevin Lawrence, Richard Waring, JR.
  • Patent number: 9018858
    Abstract: A method of operating a lighting fixture comprising a plurality of discrete illumination sources of distinguishably different color coordinates comprises determining target color coordinates and luminous flux at which to operate the lighting fixture, determining input electrical power values for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources that substantially produce the target color coordinates and luminous flux by referencing a calibration data lookup table having calibration data based on measurements of the plurality of discrete illumination sources, determining a color mixing zone defined by three distinguishably different color coordinates of the plurality of discrete illumination sources within which the target color coordinates lie according to the calibration data, determining luminous flux ratios for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources having one of the three distinguishably different color coordinates defining the color mixing zone that substantially produces the target
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Gannon T. Gambeski, David P. Eckel, Seckin K. Secilmis, Andrew B. Walsh, Richard Waring, Jr., Rand Lee, David Jenkins, Maciej Adam Jakuc, Jeffrey Reeder
  • Patent number: 9018853
    Abstract: A system and appertaining method calibrate a color LED light unit comprising at least first-, second-, and third-color LEDs, comprising: a) defining a target color on a color map to calibrate; b) selecting initial calibration coefficients associated with the target color; c) storing the initial or updated calibration coefficients in a non-volatile memory of the light unit; d) controlling the light unit to drive the LEDs to attempt to emit the target color, producing an attempted color, utilizing the calibration coefficients; e) measuring the attempted color to determine if it matches the target color within a predefined tolerance; f) if the attempted color matches the target color, then terminating the method; g) if the attempted color does not match the target color, then performing the following; h) selecting a color component; i) adapting at least one calibration coefficient associated with the selected color component; and j) performing (c)-(i) again.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Johannessen, Andrew B. Walsh, Kevin Lawrence, Richard Waring, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130162224
    Abstract: Digitally-controlled power factor correction circuits, methods, and articles of manufacture are disclosed. A disclosed power supply comprises a power factor correction circuit including a switch, an inductor having a first terminal connected to an input voltage, and a second terminal connected to the switch, a storage capacitor and a load, a value of the inductor selected to operate the power factor correction circuit in discontinuous conduction mode, and a controller programmed to operate the switch to increase a power factor of the power supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: B/E AEROSPACE, INC.
    Inventors: David P. Eckel, Eric Johannessen, Andrew B. Walsh, Luis Sam, Seckin K. Secilmis
  • Patent number: 8112213
    Abstract: A system, apparatus and method provide a means for controlling an electric brake actuator. An electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) is configured to receive first data indicative of a desired braking force, second data indicative of a braking command generated by a brake input device, the second data different from said first data, and third data indicative of a braking mode. Based on the third data, the EMAC selectively uses the first data or the second data to control the actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Eric D. Cahill, Lawrence F. Corio, Bill May, Andrew B. Walsh, Scott Snelling
  • Publication number: 20120019164
    Abstract: A method of operating a lighting fixture comprising a plurality of discrete illumination sources of distinguishably different color coordinates comprises determining target color coordinates and luminous flux at which to operate the lighting fixture, determining input electrical power values for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources that substantially produce the target color coordinates and luminous flux by referencing a calibration data lookup table having calibration data based on measurements of the plurality of discrete illumination sources, determining a color mixing zone defined by three distinguishably different color coordinates of the plurality of discrete illumination sources within which the target color coordinates lie according to the calibration data, determining luminous flux ratios for each of the plurality of discrete illumination sources having one of the three distinguishably different color coordinates defining the color mixing zone that substantially produces the target
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: B/E Aerospace, Inc.
    Inventors: Gannon T. Gambeski, David P. Eckel, Seckin K. Secilmis, Andrew B. Walsh, Richard Waring, JR., Rand Lee, David Jenkins, Maciej Adam Jakuc, Jeffrey Reeder
  • Publication number: 20100274458
    Abstract: A system, apparatus and method provide a means for controlling an electric brake actuator. An electromechanical actuator controller (EMAC) is configured to receive first data indicative of a desired braking force, second data indicative of a braking command generated by a brake input device, the second data different from said first data, and third data indicative of a braking mode. Based on the third data, the EMAC selectively uses the first data or the second data to control the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Eric D. Cahill, Lawrence F. Corio, Bill May, Andrew B. Walsh, Scott Snelling