Patents by Inventor Michael Barglowski

Michael Barglowski 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).

  • Shape memory alloy wire actuated device
    Patent number: 11976640
    Abstract: An actuator, a release device, and a method of actuating a release device are provided. The actuator comprises a housing defining a first path; an actuating element disposed within the first path, the actuating element being made from a shape memory alloy having a transition temperature, the actuating element being configured to couple with a power source, at least portion of the actuating element being further configured to not change shape when the power source applies a first current for a predetermined amount of time and moves at least a portion of the actuating element from the first position to a second position when the power source applies a second current; and a heat transfer material disposed in the first path between the actuating element and the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
    Inventors: Zachary D. Reddix, Andrew M. Kochanek, Michael Barglowski, Robert Morlath, Luis E. Macias
  • SHAPE MEMORY ALLOY WIRE ACTUATED DEVICE
    Publication number: 20220364551
    Abstract: An actuator, a release device, and a method of actuating a release device are provided. The actuator comprises a housing defining a first path; an actuating element disposed within the first path, the actuating element being made from a shape memory alloy having a transition temperature, the actuating element being configured to couple with a power source, at least portion of the actuating element being further configured to not change shape when the power source applies a first current for a predetermined amount of time and moves at least a portion of the actuating element from the first position to a second position when the power source applies a second current; and a heat transfer material disposed in the first path between the actuating element and the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Zachary D. Reddix, Andrew M. Kochanek, Michael Barglowski, Robert Morlath, Luis E. Macias