Patents by Inventor Herbert S. Summers

Herbert S. Summers 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: 10982707
    Abstract: A tie bolt retention assembly includes a retention ring configured to contact a tie bolt head of a tie bolt; a retention washer configured to be disposed between the tie bolt head and a wheel section of a wheel assembly; and a retainer configured to engage with the retention washer; wherein the retention washer and the retainer are configured to secure the retention ring to the tie bolt head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert S. Summers, Alan Michael Bonifas
  • Publication number: 20200063784
    Abstract: A tie bolt retention assembly includes a retention ring configured to contact a tie bolt head of a tie bolt; a retention washer configured to be disposed between the tie bolt head and a wheel section of a wheel assembly; and a retainer configured to engage with the retention washer; wherein the retention washer and the retainer are configured to secure the retention ring to the tie bolt head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert S. Summers, Alan Michael Bonifas
  • Patent number: 10190696
    Abstract: A valve including a valve housing, a casing, a spring guide, and a retaining cup. The casing may be disposed within the valve housing and may include a bore. The spring guide may be disposed within the bore and the retaining cup may be disposed partially around the casing to engage and retain the spring guide at least partially within the bore of the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Herbert S. Summers
  • Patent number: 10059318
    Abstract: Systems and methods for emergency brake systems are provided herein. In this regard, a brake system may comprise a summing lever having a first end and a second end, a brake handle coupled to the first end of the summing lever, the brake handle rotatably coupled about a first axis, and a linear actuator having a plunger, the plunger being coupled to the second end of the summing lever. In various embodiments, an idler link may be coupled between the brake handle and the first end of the summing lever. The brake system may further comprise a brake cable coupled between the summing lever and a brake metering valve. The brake metering valve may be actuated in response to at least one of the brake handle being rotated about the first axis or the linear actuator being actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Efrem E. Ayichew, Herbert S. Summers
  • Publication number: 20180043874
    Abstract: Systems and methods for emergency brake systems are provided herein. In this regard, a brake system may comprise a summing lever having a first end and a second end, a brake handle coupled to the first end of the summing lever, the brake handle rotatably coupled about a first axis, and a linear actuator having a plunger, the plunger being coupled to the second end of the summing lever. In various embodiments, an idler link may be coupled between the brake handle and the first end of the summing lever. The brake system may further comprise a brake cable coupled between the summing lever and a brake metering valve. The brake metering valve may be actuated in response to at least one of the brake handle being rotated about the first axis or the linear actuator being actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Efrem E. Ayichew, Herbert S. Summers
  • Publication number: 20180023717
    Abstract: A valve including a valve housing, a casing, a spring guide, and a retaining cup. The casing may be disposed within the valve housing and may include a bore. The spring guide may be disposed within the bore and the retaining cup may be disposed partially around the casing to engage and retain the spring guide at least partially within the bore of the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: HERBERT S. SUMMERS
  • Patent number: 9366549
    Abstract: Sensor systems comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a coil, a magnet, at least one of a ferromagnetic armature plate and a conductive armature plate, wherein the at least one of the ferromagnetic armature plate and the conductive armature plate is configured to move axially in response to at least one of the magnet and the coil, and a controller configured to apply a known first voltage across the coil and monitor a current through the coil are provided. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Slanker, Herbert S. Summers, Joseph E. Beason
  • Publication number: 20150292911
    Abstract: Sensor systems comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a coil, a magnet, at least one of a ferromagnetic armature plate and a conductive armature plate, wherein the at least one of the ferromagnetic armature plate and the conductive armature plate is configured to move axially in response to at least one of the magnet and the coil, and a controller configured to apply a known first voltage across the coil and monitor a current through the coil are provided. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Slanker, Herbert S. Summers, Joseph E. Beason