Patents by Inventor Ordie D. Butterfield

Ordie D. Butterfield 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: 11463166
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for an electromagnetic (EM) panel are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a disclosed electromagnetic (EM) panel comprises an outer skin, an inner skin, a core disposed between the outer skin and the inner skin, and at least one receiver to receive at least one first signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one receiver is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one receiver is an optical sensor(s) and/or a radio frequency (RF) antenna(s). In one or more embodiments, the EM panel further comprises at least one transmitter to transmit at least one second signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one transmitter is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one transmitter is a laser(s) and/or a RF antenna(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Manny S. Urcia, Jonathan M. St. Clair, Christopher M. La Fata, John G. Castagno, Ordie D. Butterfield, Stephen T. Tyahla, Alec Adams, Lixin Cai
  • Publication number: 20200358527
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for an electromagnetic (EM) panel are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a disclosed electromagnetic (EM) panel comprises an outer skin, an inner skin, a core disposed between the outer skin and the inner skin, and at least one receiver to receive at least one first signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one receiver is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one receiver is an optical sensor(s) and/or a radio frequency (RF) antenna(s). In one or more embodiments, the EM panel further comprises at least one transmitter to transmit at least one second signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one transmitter is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one transmitter is a laser(s) and/or a RF antenna(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Manny S. Urcia, Jonathan M. St. Clair, Christopher M. La Fata, John G. Castagno, Ordie D. Butterfield, Stephen T. Tyahla, Alec Adams, Lixin Cai
  • Patent number: 10756814
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for an electromagnetic (EM) panel are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a disclosed electromagnetic (EM) panel comprises an outer skin, an inner skin, a core disposed between the outer skin and the inner skin, and at least one receiver to receive at least one first signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one receiver is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one receiver is an optical sensor(s) and/or a radio frequency (RF) antenna(s). In one or more embodiments, the EM panel further comprises at least one transmitter to transmit at least one second signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one transmitter is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one transmitter is a laser(s) and/or a RF antenna(s).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Manny S. Urcia, Jonathan M. Saint Clair, Christopher M. La Fata, John G. Castagno, Ordie D. Butterfield, Stephen T. Tyahla, Alec Adams, Lixin Cai
  • Publication number: 20170063454
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for an electromagnetic (EM) panel are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a disclosed electromagnetic (EM) panel comprises an outer skin, an inner skin, a core disposed between the outer skin and the inner skin, and at least one receiver to receive at least one first signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one receiver is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one receiver is an optical sensor(s) and/or a radio frequency (RF) antenna(s). In one or more embodiments, the EM panel further comprises at least one transmitter to transmit at least one second signal. In at least one embodiment, at least one transmitter is disposed within an opening on the outer skin of the EM panel. At least one transmitter is a laser(s) and/or a RF antenna(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Manny S. Urcia, Jonathan M. Saint Clair, Christopher M. La Fata, John G. Castagno, Ordie D. Butterfield, Stephen T. Tyahla, Alec Adams, Lixin Cai
  • Patent number: 8876046
    Abstract: A rotational actuator assembly employs a first torsion actuator having a shape memory alloy (SMA) tube with a first trained twist direction and a second torsion actuator having a SMA tube with an opposite trained twist direction collinear with the first torsion actuator with abutting proximal ends. A central fitting joins the proximal ends. A control system for temperature control of the first torsion actuator and second torsion actuator about an average temperature provides combined antagonistic rotation of the central fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ian Gunter, Robert T. Ruggeri, James H. Mabe, Darin Arbogast, Ordie D. Butterfield, Daniel Morgenroth
  • Publication number: 20120060491
    Abstract: A rotational actuator assembly employs a first torsion actuator having a shape memory alloy (SMA) tube with a first trained twist direction and a second torsion actuator having a SMA tube with an opposite trained twist direction collinear with the first torsion actuator with abutting proximal ends. A central fitting joins the proximal ends. A control system for temperature control of the first torsion actuator and second torsion actuator about an average temperature provides combined antagonistic rotation of the central fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ian Gunter, Robert T. Ruggeri, James H. Mabe, Darin Arbogast, Ordie D. Butterfield, Daniel Morgenroth
  • Patent number: 7430070
    Abstract: A method of calibrating angle drift of a laser radar system is provided, in one aspect of the present invention. The method includes, providing a plurality of virtual fiducials into an xy scanner; and providing a plurality of auxiliary laser sources into the xy scanner. The method also includes, routing a plurality of auxiliary laser beams from the plurality of auxiliary laser sources into the xy scanner; and calibrating an angular position of a plurality of laser directing means. The methods provides creating a calibration signal for updating the angular position of a plurality of scanning mirrors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David C. Soreide, Jonathan M. Saint Clair, Ordie D. Butterfield, Mitchell D. Voth