Patents by Inventor Rick Baldomero

Rick Baldomero 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).

  • Multi-position kinematic mount for optical sensors in stabilized platforms
    Patent number: 7723672
    Abstract: The present invention provides a high dynamic performance mounting technique that is suitable for mounting sensor elements in adverse environments. According to one aspect, the present invention includes a kinematic mounting technique for a movable secondary mirror in an optical sensor. According to another aspect, the invention includes a mounting structure that provides deterministic alignment of a sensor element over multiple positions. According to another aspect, the invention includes a mounting technique with high dynamic performance yet minimizes sensor obscuration. According to another aspect, the invention includes a mounting technique that decouples actuator stiffness and mounting accuracy from the overall dynamic stiffness and alignment accuracy of a movable secondary mirror in an optical sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Sonoma EO, Inc.
    Inventors: Craig S. Wheeler, Rick Baldomero