Patents by Inventor John N. Stanley

John N. Stanley 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).

  • Acoustic sensors for detecting shooter locations from an aircraft
    Patent number: 8555726
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include an acoustic sensor having piezoelectric material housed in a cartridge and sealed with a solid nonporous stainless steel cover. The systems include additional elements to tune the performance of the acoustic sensor for measuring shockwaves on the surface of an aircraft, such as a helicopter. In particular, the system includes several vibration isolating elements including foam pads and O-rings disposed between the cartridge and the cover for isolating the piezoelectric material from aircraft vibration and turbulence. Additionally, the systems and methods include circuitry for converting analog electrical signals generated by the piezoelectric material, in response to acoustic signals, to digital electrical signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Raytheon BBN Technology Corp.
    Inventors: James Edwin Barger, Ronald Bruce Coleman, John N. Stanley
  • ACOUSTIC SENSORS FOR DETECTING SHOOTER LOCATIONS FROM AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20130160556
    Abstract: The systems and methods described herein include an acoustic sensor having piezoelectric material housed in a cartridge and sealed with a solid nonporous stainless steel cover. The systems include additional elements to tune the performance of the acoustic sensor for measuring shockwaves on the surface of an aircraft, such as a helicopter. In particular, the system includes several vibration isolating elements including foam pads and O-rings disposed between the cartridge and the cover for isolating the piezoelectric material from aircraft vibration and turbulence. Additionally, the systems and methods include circuitry for converting analog electrical signals generated by the piezoelectric material, in response to acoustic signals, to digital electrical signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Raytheon BBN Technologies Corp
    Inventors: James Edwin Barger, Ronald Bruce Coleman, John N. Stanley