Patents by Inventor Mark Heller

Mark Heller 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).

  • Shell rotor assembly for use in a control moment gyroscope and method of making the same
    Patent number: 10479531
    Abstract: A shell rotor assembly for use in a control moment gyroscope herein. The shell rotor assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first shell member having a first wall portion and a first rim portion formed integrally with one another and a second shell member having a second wall portion and a second rim portion formed integrally with one another. The first rim portion and the second rim portion are attached to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Carlos J. Stevens, Mark Heller, Stephen Edward Fiske
  • SHELL ROTOR ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20120048040
    Abstract: A shell rotor assembly for use in a control moment gyroscope is disclosed herein. The shell rotor assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first shell member having a first wall portion and a first rim portion formed integrally with one another and a second shell member having a second wall portion and a second rim portion formed integrally with one another. The first rim portion and the second rim portion are attached to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Carlos J. Stevens, Mark Heller, Stephen Edward Fiske
  • Control moment gyro spin bearing lubricant delivery system and method
    Patent number: 7152712
    Abstract: A lubrication medium supply system and method for delivering lubricant to, for example, the spin bearings of a control moment gyro (CMG), includes a reservoir, a motor, and a valve. A lubrication medium is placed within the reservoir, and the motor, which is coupled to the reservoir, compresses, and thereby pressurizes, the lubrication medium. The valve opens in response to the pressurization of the lubrication medium, to thereby dispense a predetermined amount of lubrication medium from the reservoir, while simultaneously depressurizing the lubrication medium in the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary L. Gisler, Mark A. Heller
  • Plasma resistant seal assembly with replaceable barrier shield
    Publication number: 20060273277
    Abstract: The seal assemblies of this invention comprise a closure assembly having first and second grooves, with a rubber seal mounted in said first groove and a removably mounted, replaceable barrier strand in said second groove, said barrier located between the rubber seal and a plasma source, whereby said barrier shields the rubber seal from erosive effects of the plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Mark Heller, Leslie Feeney
  • Control moment gyro spin bearing lubricant delivery system and method
    Publication number: 20040222045
    Abstract: A lubrication medium supply system and method for delivering lubricant to, for example, the spin bearings of a control moment gyro (CMG), includes a reservoir, a motor, and a valve. A lubrication medium is placed within the reservoir, and the motor, which is coupled to the reservoir, compresses, and thereby pressurizes, the lubrication medium. The valve opens in response to the pressurization of the lubrication medium, to thereby dispense a predetermined amount of lubrication medium from the reservoir, while simultaneously depressurizing the lubrication medium in the reservoir.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 11, 2004
    Inventors: Gary L. Gisler, Mark A. Heller