Patents by Inventor Eric A. Tanner
Eric A. Tanner 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).
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Patent number: 11505308Abstract: A system and a method for improving a stall margin of an aircraft during a climb phase of flight are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises using data indicative of a phase of flight of the aircraft and data indicative of an angle-of-attack, and automatically commanding a deployment of leading edge slats movably attached to wings of the aircraft when the following conditions are true: the aircraft is in a climb phase of flight; and the angle-of-attack equals or exceeds a predefined deployment angle-of-attack threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.Inventors: Otto Bobis, Clinton Eric Tanner, Scott Black
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Publication number: 20220097827Abstract: Aircraft pitch control systems and methods are disclosed. In one exemplary embodiment, an aircraft pitch control system comprises a movable horizontal stabilizer and an elevator movably coupled to the horizontal stabilizer. The elevator is electronically geared to the horizontal stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Thomas AHN, Clinton Eric TANNER, Thomas NELSON, Scott BLACK
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Patent number: 11230368Abstract: Aircraft pitch control systems and methods are disclosed. An aircraft pitch control system (28) comprises a movable horizontal stabilizer (24) and an elevator (26) movably coupled to the horizontal stabilizer. The elevator is electronically geared to the horizontal stabilizer.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: BOMBARDIER INC.Inventors: Thomas Ahn, Clinton Eric Tanner, Thomas Nelson, Scott Black
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Publication number: 20210221494Abstract: Aircraft pitch control systems and methods are disclosed. An aircraft pitch control system (28) comprises a movable horizontal stabilizer (24) and an elevator (26) movably coupled to the horizontal stabilizer. The elevator is electronically geared to the horizontal stabilizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Thomas AHN, Clinton Eric TANNER, Thomas NELSON, Scott BLACK
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Publication number: 20200369372Abstract: A system and a method for improving a stall margin of an aircraft during a climb phase of flight are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises using data indicative of a phase of flight of the aircraft and data indicative of an angle-of-attack, and automatically commanding a deployment of leading edge slats movably attached to wings of the aircraft when the following conditions are true: the aircraft is in a climb phase of flight; and the angle-of-attack equals or exceeds a predefined deployment angle-of-attack threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2018Publication date: November 26, 2020Inventors: Otto BOBIS, Clinton Eric TANNER, Scott BLACK
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Publication number: 20180251190Abstract: A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches/trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: David Barton Hancock, Christopher M. Vasiliotis, Brian Benjamin Sweet, Charles B. Lohr, Daniel J. Dawe, Eric Tanner, Jeremy Carter, Jeffrey A. Birchak, Wayne Leroy Contello, Russell Charles Whisler, Kevin Alan Gust, Matthew R. Bazyn
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Patent number: 9963199Abstract: A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches/trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Fallbrook Intellectual Property Company LLCInventors: David Barton Hancock, Christopher M. Vasiliotis, Brian Benjamin Sweet, Charles B. Lohr, Daniel J. Dawe, Eric Tanner, Jeremy Carter, Jeffrey A. Birchak, Wayne Leroy Contello, Russell Charles Whisler, Kevin Alan Gust, Matthew R. Bazyn
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Publication number: 20170225742Abstract: A bicycle configurable for operating using a speed based control system and scheme or a torque based control system and scheme. A speed sensor or a torque sensor may detect an operating characteristic of the bicycle and a controller may determine whether to operate using a speed based control system and scheme or a torque based control system and scheme based on the operating characteristic. A signal from a speed sensor or a torque sensor may be used for determining the mechanical limits of a CVT range and when to incorporate an electric motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: David Barton Hancock, Christopher M. Vasiliotis, Brian Benjamin Sweet, Charles B. Lohr, Daniel J. Dawe, Eric Tanner, Jeremy Carter, Jeffrey A. Birchak, Wayne Leroy Contello, Russell Charles Whisler, Kevin Alan Gust, Matthew R. Bazyn
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Publication number: 20160039496Abstract: A bicycle configured for communication with other bicycles, a centralized server, client computing devices and third party servers allows the rider to be connected with friends, coaches/trainers, and third party vendors including vendors associated with lodging, food, and other conveniences, vendors associated with bike servicing, equipment, warranties, and other bike related products and services, and vendors associated with routes, areas or destinations. Information may be communicated in real time or stored in memory and communicated to servers, client devices, other riders, etc., at a later date. Information may be communicated to the bike controller for route planning, service scheduling, training purposes and the like. Information communicated to or from the bicycle may be performed as indicated by the rider or there may be predetermined rules or guidelines for what information is collected and to whom the information may be sent to or received from.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Inventors: David Barton Hancock, Christopher M. Vasiliotis, Brian Benjamin Sweet, Charles B. Lohr, Daniel J. Dawe, Eric Tanner, Jeremy Carter, Jeffrey A. Birchak, Wayne Leroy Contello, Russell Charles Whisler, Kevin Alan Gust, Matthew R. Bazyn
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Patent number: 8358101Abstract: A charging system for use in charging a battery includes an elongate handle with a working length sufficient to reach a battery that is out of reach of a user. The charging system includes a charging apparatus coupled to the elongate handle. A head member is configured to mechanically engage with and electrically connect to a battery unit and also mechanically disengage and electrically disconnect from the battery unit by manually grasping and applying mechanical force to the elongate handle. The charging system also includes a power supply configured to provide electrical power to the charging apparatus. The charging system can be used to recharge the battery of a wall or ceiling mounted device (e.g., a battery powered lighting device) that is out of reach of the user without having to remove the device or use a ladder to reach the device.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2010Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignee: Versalite Associates, LLCInventors: Randal A. Dowdy, Jeffrey A. Guyer, Justin D. Pendleton, Brian L. Roderman, Eric A. Tanner
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Publication number: 20110001455Abstract: A charging system for use in charging a battery includes an elongate handle with a working length sufficient to reach a battery that is out of reach of a user. The charging system includes a charging apparatus coupled to the elongate handle. A head member is configured to mechanically engage with and electrically connect to a battery unit and also mechanically disengage and electrically disconnect from the battery unit by manually grasping and applying mechanical force to the elongate handle. The charging system also includes a power supply configured to provide electrical power to the charging apparatus. The charging system can be used to recharge the battery of a wall or ceiling mounted device (e.g., a battery powered lighting device) that is out of reach of the user without having to remove the device or use a ladder to reach the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: Versalite AssociatesInventors: Randal A. Dowdy, Jeffrey A. Guyer, Justin D. Pendleton, Brian L. Roderman, Eric A. Tanner
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Patent number: 7772801Abstract: A wall or ceiling mountable lighting device comprises a self-contained single or multiple LED light source for emitting warm yellow-white light corresponding to halogen or incandescent light and a control circuit controlled by a remote control unit to energize and deenergize the light source and control light intensity. A rechargeable battery power source mounted on the lighting device is connectable to the apparatus for charging the battery without removing the battery from the device. The apparatus includes an elongated probe assembly releasably connectable to the lighting device to perform the recharging process. The lighting device is particularly adapted for ease of placement of a light source for decorative purposes and/or illuminating artifacts in locations which would require substantial structural modifications to install conventional lighting.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Versalite AssociatesInventors: Randal A. Dowdy, Jeffrey A. Guyer, Justin D. Pendleton, Brian L. Roderman, Eric A. Tanner
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Publication number: 20100039063Abstract: A wall or ceiling mountable lighting device comprises a self-contained single or multiple LED light source for emitting warm yellow-white light corresponding to halogen or incandescent light and a control circuit controlled by a remote control unit to energize and deenergize the light source and control light intensity. A rechargeable battery power source mounted on the lighting device is connectable to apparatus for charging the battery without removing the battery from the device. The apparatus includes an elongated probe assembly releasably connectable to the lighting device to perform the recharging process. The lighting device is particularly adapted for ease of placement of a light source for decorative purposes and/or illuminating artifacts in locations which would require substantial structural modifications to install conventional lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2009Publication date: February 18, 2010Applicant: Versalite AssociatesInventors: Randal A. Dowdy, Jeffrey A. Guyer, Justin D. Pendleton, Brian L. Roderman, Eric A. Tanner
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Publication number: 20090313318Abstract: The present invention teaches a method to alter browser programming responses by the substitution of certain client-server communications commands allowing certain browser requests to be redirected to alternate servers for further interpretation and subsequent server responses. The purpose of this method is injection of custom content into browser-based device displays without disruption of the original page content. This method accomplishes the task without requiring additional plug-in applications, browser or client device code modifications. The invention teaches the use of a local proxy server or embedded device but also claims the use of remote network proxy servers to transparently alter the command request sequence of the client browser in order to request alternate information other than that normally requested by the browser for interpretation and display.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Thomas A. Dye, Eric A. Tanner
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Patent number: 7604370Abstract: A wall or ceiling mountable lighting device comprises a self-contained single or multiple LED light source for emitting warm yellow-white light corresponding to halogen or incandescent light and a control circuit controlled by a remote control unit to energize and deenergize the light source and control light intensity. A rechargeable battery power source mounted on the lighting device is connectable to apparatus for charging the battery without removing the battery from the device. The apparatus includes an elongated probe assembly releasably connectable to the lighting device to perform the recharging process. The lighting device is particularly adapted for ease of placement of a light source for decorative purposes and/or illuminating artifacts in locations which would require substantial structural modifications to install conventional lighting.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2006Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Versalite AssociatesInventors: Randal A. Dowdy, Jeffrey A. Guyer, Justin D. Pendleton, Brian L. Roderman, Eric A. Tanner
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Publication number: 20060176689Abstract: A wall or ceiling mountable lighting device comprises a self-contained single or multiple LED light source for emitting warm yellow-white light corresponding to halogen or incandescent light and a control circuit controlled by a remote control unit to energize and deenergize the light source and control light intensity. A rechargeable battery power source mounted on the lighting device is connectable to apparatus for charging the battery without removing the battery from the device. The apparatus includes an elongated probe assembly releasably connectable to the lighting device to perform the recharging process. The lighting device is particularly adapted for ease of placement of a light source for decorative purposes and/or illuminating artifacts in locations which would require substantial structural modifications to install conventional lighting.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 10, 2006Inventors: Randal Dowdy, Jeffrey Guyer, Justin Pendleton, Brian Roderman, Eric Tanner