Patents by Inventor David R. Houy

David R. Houy 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: 7954766
    Abstract: An interactive aircraft load management system automates calculation and provides simulation capability to changes in an aircraft C.G. limit for display on a three-dimensional aircraft symbology. The aircraft load management system also communicates with a fly by wire (FBW) flight control system wherein the aircraft's control system is programmed to automatically compensate for C.G. excursions and to alter control laws. The aircraft load management system also selectively reels-in and reels out sling lines as the aircraft pitches and rolls to maintain a load vector from a slung load along the aircraft centerline. Load vector travel is accomplished by coupling a winch control system into the flight control system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Steven J. Brainard, David R. Houy, Anthony Z. Stobiecki, Mark W. Scott, Steven D. Weiner
  • Publication number: 20100222993
    Abstract: An interactive aircraft load management system automates calculation and provides simulation capability to changes in an aircraft C.G. limit for display on a three-dimensional aircraft symbology. The aircraft load management system also communicates with a fly by wire (FBW) flight control system wherein the aircraft's control system is programmed to automatically compensate for C.G. excursions and to alter control laws. The aircraft load management system also selectively reels-in and reels out sling lines as the aircraft pitches and rolls to maintain a load vector from a slung load along the aircraft centerline. Load vector travel is accomplished by coupling a winch control system into the flight control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Inventors: Steven J. Brainard, David R. Houy, Anthony Z. Stobiecki, Mark W. Scott, Steven D. Weiner