Patents by Inventor Stephen E. Tongue
Stephen E. Tongue 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).
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Patent number: 11685520Abstract: A thin-skin support member is provided. The thin-skin support member may include a semi-circular edge and a flat edge that define a hollow cavity. A cylindrical cavity may be adjacent the hollow cavity and at least partially defined by the semi-circular edge. The cylindrical cavity may be configured to retain a strut assembly. A mounting interface may be coupled to the semi-circular edge and the flat edge. A torsion interface may be disposed adjacent the cylindrical cavity and configured to receive a torsion link. The thin-skin support member may be made using additive manufacturing and thus may have a grain structure grown in the direction of material being added.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Stephen E. Tongue
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Patent number: 11591075Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a system for offloading non-thrust loads. The system includes one or more thrust loads, and one or more non-thrust loads, and a controller that is operably coupled to the one or more thrust loads and the one or more non-thrust loads. The controller is configured to control the thrust loads and non-thrust loads, receive input from one or more sources, and identify a phase of flight based at least in part on the received input. The controller is also configured to offload one or more non-thrust loads during the phase of flight, and restore the one or more non-thrust loads. Also provided are embodiments for method for offloading non-thrust loads.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Brian St. Rock, Stephen E. Tongue, Matthew Robert Pearson, Juan de Bedout
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Publication number: 20210292659Abstract: A fuel stabilization system for removing oxygen from fuel includes an accumulator disposed along a fuel line, the accumulator includes a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet and a heat source disposed in thermal communication with the fuel in or upstream of the fuel inlet of the accumulator to increase the temperature of the fuel within the accumulator. The accumulator is configured to allow oxygen deposits to form therein as a result of the temperature increase of the fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: Delavan Inc.Inventors: Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume, Haralambos Cordatos
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Patent number: 11052328Abstract: A fuel stabilization system for removing oxygen from fuel includes an accumulator disposed along a fuel line, the accumulator includes a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet and a heat source disposed in thermal communication with the fuel in or upstream of the fuel inlet of the accumulator to increase the temperature of the fuel within the accumulator. The accumulator is configured to allow oxygen deposits to form therein as a result of the temperature increase of the fuel.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Delavan Inc.Inventors: Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume, Haralambos Cordatos
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Patent number: 10960979Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hoist and hook assembly may determine a position of a target using a position sensor. A hook assembly may be positioned in response to the position of the target as detected by the position sensor. Positioning the hook assembly may include articulating a boom coupled to a hoist, using one or more local thrust sources on the hook assembly, and/or moving an airframe relative to the position of the target.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: William A. Veronesi, Alan Matthew Finn, Zohaib T. Mian, Stephen E. Tongue
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Patent number: 10933981Abstract: A thin-skin support member is provided. The thin-skin support member may include a semi-circular edge and a flat edge that define a hollow cavity. A cylindrical cavity may be adjacent the hollow cavity and at least partially defined by the semi-circular edge. The cylindrical cavity may be configured to retain a strut assembly. A mounting interface may be coupled to the semi-circular edge and the flat edge. A torsion interface may be disposed adjacent the cylindrical cavity and configured to receive a torsion link. The thin-skin support member may be made using additive manufacturing and thus may have a grain structure grown in the direction of material being added.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Stephen E. Tongue
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Publication number: 20200391850Abstract: Provided are embodiments for a system for offloading non-thrust loads. The system includes one or more thrust loads, and one or more non-thrust loads, and a controller that is operably coupled to the one or more thrust loads and the one or more non-thrust loads. The controller is configured to control the thrust loads and non-thrust loads, receive input from one or more sources, and identify a phase of flight based at least in part on the received input. The controller is also configured to offload one or more non-thrust loads during the phase of flight, and restore the one or more non-thrust loads. Also provided are embodiments for method for offloading non-thrust loads.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2019Publication date: December 17, 2020Inventors: Brian St. Rock, Stephen E. Tongue, Matthew Robert Pearson, Juan de Bedout
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Publication number: 20200377199Abstract: A thin-skin support member is provided. The thin-skin support member may include a semi-circular edge and a flat edge that define a hollow cavity. A cylindrical cavity may be adjacent the hollow cavity and at least partially defined by the semi-circular edge. The cylindrical cavity may be configured to retain a strut assembly. A mounting interface may be coupled to the semi-circular edge and the flat edge. A torsion interface may be disposed adjacent the cylindrical cavity and configured to receive a torsion link. The thin-skin support member may be made using additive manufacturing and thus may have a grain structure grown in the direction of material being added.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Stephen E. Tongue
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Patent number: 10738695Abstract: An engine bleed air system for providing air to an aircraft system includes a port for extracting bleed air from a compressor section of an engine. The system additionally includes a turbo-generator having a turbine and a generator. The generator is driven by rotation of the turbine. A boost compressor is fluidly coupled to the port. Bleed air from the port is selectively provided to one of the turbo-generator and the boost compressor based on a demand of the aircraft system.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: HAMILTON SUNSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Stephen E. Tongue
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Publication number: 20190359333Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hoist and hook assembly may determine a position of a target using a position sensor. A hook assembly may be positioned in response to the position of the target as detected by the position sensor. Positioning the hook assembly may include articulating a boom coupled to a hoist, using one or more local thrust sources on the hook assembly, and/or moving an airframe relative to the position of the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: William A. Veronesi, Alan Matthew Finn, Zohaib T. Mian, Stephen E. Tongue
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Patent number: 10421544Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hoist and hook assembly may determine a position of a target using a position sensor. A hook assembly may be positioned in response to the position of the target as detected by the position sensor. Positioning the hook assembly may include articulating a boom coupled to a hoist, using one or more local thrust sources on the hook assembly, and/or moving an airframe relative to the position of the target.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: ROSEMOUNT AEROSPACE INC.Inventors: William A. Veronesi, Alan Matthew Finn, Zohaib T. Mian, Stephen E. Tongue
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Patent number: 10337111Abstract: An air inert gas generating system consists of heat exchangers, a heating element, and a plurality of solid oxide electrochemical gas separator (SOEGS) cells. The SOEGS cells are interconnected in series to create a stack. A voltage is applied to the stack causing oxygen ions to be transported from the air flowing through the cathode through the electrolyte to the anode side of the SOEGS, resulting in oxygen-depleted gas. The oxygen-depleted gas can be used to inert the ullage of aircraft fuel tank or support the fire suppression system in the cargo hold. The oxygen-enriched gas can be used for other purposes.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2015Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Hamilton Sunstrand CorporationInventors: David E. Tew, Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume
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Publication number: 20190169759Abstract: An air inert gas generating system consists of heat exchangers, a heating element, and a plurality of solid oxide electrochemical gas separator (SOEGS) cells. The SOEGS cells are interconnected in series to create a stack. A voltage is applied to the stack causing oxygen ions to be transported from the air flowing through the cathode through the electrolyte to the anode side of the SOEGS, resulting in oxygen-depleted gas. The oxygen-depleted gas can be used to inert the ullage of aircraft fuel tank or support the fire suppression system in the cargo hold. The oxygen-enriched gas can be used for other purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: David E. Tew, Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume
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Patent number: 10301034Abstract: A purge system includes an airflow source to provide an airflow, and a fuel tank, including: a tank volume including a tank ullage, at least one inlet, wherein the at least one inlet is in fluid communication with the tank ullage and the airflow source to provide the airflow as an inbound airflow to the tank ullage, and at least one outlet, wherein the at least one outlet is in fluid communication with the tank ullage and an overboard location outside the aircraft to direct the inbound airflow as an outbound airflow from the tank ullage to the overboard location.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume, Haralambos Cordatos
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Patent number: 10300431Abstract: An onboard inert gas system has an electrochemical and a membrane gas separator. The electrochemical separator includes an electrochemical cell including a cathode and anode separated by an electrolyte separator. An electrical power source provides power to the electrical circuit at a voltage that electrolyzes water at the anode and forms water at the cathode, or reduces oxygen at the cathode and forms oxygen at the anode. Oxygen is consumed at the cathode, providing nitrogen-enriched air. Nitrogen-enriched air from the cathode is connected by a flow path to the membrane gas separator, which comprises a membrane having a greater permeability to oxygen or water than to nitrogen. Nitrogen-enriched air from the membrane gas separator that is further enriched in nitrogen, reduced in water content, or both, is connected by a flow path to a fuel tank, a fire suppression system, or both a fuel tank and a fire suppression system.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRANT CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Rheaume, Stephen E. Tongue
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Patent number: 10124911Abstract: A taxi tug includes a chassis, a motive power source, and an auxiliary power services system. The chassis has at least one drive wheel. The motive power source is operatively connected to the at least one drive wheel. The auxiliary power services system is disposed on the chassis and is configured to provide at least one of electric power, pneumatic power, and low pressure conditioned air to an aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2017Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Jonathan Rheaume, Stephen E. Tongue, Thomas P. Filburn
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Publication number: 20180134397Abstract: An engine bleed air system providing air to an aircraft system includes a port for extracting high pressure bleed air from an engine and a turbo-generator having a turbine and a generator. The generator is driven by rotation of the turbine. A bleed passage fluidly couples the port and an inlet of the turbo-generator. An outlet passage fluidly coupling an outlet of the turbo-generator and the aircraft system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Stephen E. Tongue
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Publication number: 20180135513Abstract: An engine bleed air system for providing air to an aircraft system includes a port for extracting bleed air from a compressor section of an engine. The system additionally includes a turbo-generator having a turbine and a generator. The generator is driven by rotation of the turbine. A boost compressor is fluidly coupled to the port. Bleed air from the port is selectively provided to one of the turbo-generator and the boost compressor based on a demand of the aircraft system.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Richard A. Himmelmann, Stephen E. Tongue
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Publication number: 20180111063Abstract: A fuel stabilization system for removing oxygen from fuel includes an accumulator disposed along a fuel line, the accumulator includes a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet and a heat source disposed in thermal communication with the fuel in or upstream of the fuel inlet of the accumulator to increase the temperature of the fuel within the accumulator. The accumulator is configured to allow oxygen deposits to form therein as a result of the temperature increase of the fuel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Applicant: Delavan IncInventors: Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume, Haralambos Cordatos
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Publication number: 20180111696Abstract: A purge system includes an airflow source to provide an airflow, and a fuel tank, including: a tank volume including a tank ullage, at least one inlet, wherein the at least one inlet is in fluid communication with the tank ullage and the airflow source to provide the airflow as an inbound airflow to the tank ullage, and at least one outlet, wherein the at least one outlet is in fluid communication with the tank ullage and an overboard location outside the aircraft to direct the inbound airflow as an outbound airflow from the tank ullage to the overboard location.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Stephen E. Tongue, Jonathan Rheaume, Haralambos Cordatos