Patents by Inventor Stephen A. Mascarella

Stephen A. Mascarella 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).

  • Aircraft brake and method with electromechanical actuator modules
    Patent number: 6662907
    Abstract: An electrically actuated aircraft brake and method characterized by the use actuator modules which can be easily and quickly replaced as a unit. Quick and easy replacement of the actuator modules can be effected without disassembly of the overall brake and wheel assembly. Accordingly, brake manufacturing, repair costs, overhaul, parts stocking and maintenance costs and requirements are minimized and/or greatly simplified compared to integrated brake designs used in the prior art. Also, a malfunctioning actuator module on an aircraft can be replaced and preferably quickly enough to allow the aircraft to remain in scheduled service and/or with a minimum of downtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Brundrett, Stephen A. Mascarella, Lawrence F. Corio, Franklin C. Christ
  • Aircraft brake and method with electromechanical actuator modules
    Patent number: 6095293
    Abstract: An electrically actuated aircraft brake and method characterized by the use actuator modules which can be easily and quickly replaced as a unit. Quick and easy replacement of the actuator modules can be effected without disassembly of the overall brake and wheel assembly. Accordingly, brake manufacturing, repair costs, overhaul, parts stocking and maintenance costs and requirements are minimized and/or greatly simplified compared to integrated brake designs used in the prior art. Also, a malfunctioning actuator module on an aircraft can be replaced and preferably quickly enough to allow the aircraft to remain in scheduled service and/or with a minimum of downtime.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: Robert L. Brundrett, Stephen A. Mascarella, Lawrence F. Corio, Franklin C. Christ