Patents by Inventor Chris Singarella

Chris Singarella 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).

  • Elevator platform stabilization coupler
    Patent number: 6435314
    Abstract: A platform stabilization coupler for transmitting acceleration forces to an elevator platform disposed on an elevator car frame is presented. The coupler includes a vibration member having a first surface disposed in fixed relation to either one of the elevator car frame and the platform. The coupler additionally includes a linear bearing disposed in fixed relation to a second surface of the vibration member. The bearing is disposed in moveable relation with the other of the elevator car frame and the platform to allow substantially vertical movement of the platform relative to the elevator car frame. The vibration member and linear bearing provide a transmission path for the lateral acceleration forces from the elevator car frame to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Joseph Bledsoe, Thomas He, Richard C. McCarthy, Chris Singarella
  • Acceleration control system utilizing elevator platform stabilization coupler
    Patent number: 6431325
    Abstract: A platform stabilization coupler for transmitting acceleration forces to an elevator platform disposed on an elevator car frame is presented. The coupler includes a vibration member having a first surface disposed in fixed relation to either one of the elevator car frame and the platform. The coupler additionally includes a linear bearing disposed in fixed relation to a second surface of the vibration member. The bearing is disposed in moveable relation with the other of the elevator car frame and the platform to allow substantially vertical movement of the platform relative to the elevator car frame. The vibration member and linear bearing provide a transmission path for the lateral acceleration forces from the elevator car frame to the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Otis Elevator Company
    Inventors: Joseph Bledsoe, Thomas He, Richard C. McCarthy, Chris Singarella
  • Elevator platform stabilization coupler
    Publication number: 20020070081
    Abstract: A platform stabilization coupler for transmitting acceleration forces to an elevator platform disposed on an elevator car frame is presented. The coupler includes a vibration member having a first surface disposed in fixed relation to either one of the elevator car frame and the platform. The coupler additionally includes a linear bearing disposed in fixed relation to a second surface of the vibration member. The bearing is disposed in moveable relation with the other of the elevator car frame and the platform to allow substantially vertical movement of the platform relative to the elevator car frame. The vibration member and linear bearing provide a transmission path for the lateral acceleration forces from the elevator car frame to the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2001
    Publication date: June 13, 2002
    Inventors: Joseph Bledsoe, Thomas He, Richard C. McCarthy, Chris Singarella