Patents by Inventor Stephen Lyle McKeown
Stephen Lyle McKeown 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: 11987229Abstract: A method of controlling and optimizing braking and directional control of a vehicle operated on a contaminated, compliant, or non-compliant surface. The method includes steps of: collecting data from a plurality of sensors, the data being indicative of a condition of the contaminated, compliant, or non-compliant surface; sending the data to a neural controller having an algorithm configured to process the data. The algorithm includes: determining optimum braking and directional control instructions for the vehicle, generating warnings and alerts based on the calculated optimum braking and directional control instructions, and sending the optimum braking and directional control instructions to a braking and steering system of the vehicle and the warnings and alerts to an alert and warning system of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: July 4, 2019Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Eagle Aerospace Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Ty Shattuck, Paul Edward Cudmore
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Publication number: 20240145101Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying infection risks are disclosed. A system for identifying infection risk includes: one or more sensors associated with each of a plurality of physical assets for generating a signal when two or more physical assets of the plurality of physical assets are in a predetermined proximity; and a server configured to receive the signal from the one or more sensors, and to identify an infection status of each of the two or more physical assets, all governed by a business model as defined by the inventors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2022Publication date: May 2, 2024Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Ty SHATTUCK, Paul Edward CUDMORE
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Patent number: 11724819Abstract: A method for detecting and reporting anomalies in operation of an aircraft. The method including the steps of: receiving real time data indicative of the operation of the aircraft, the real time data including at least one of the following parameters: ground speed, rate of deceleration of the aircraft, touchdown location, aircraft route, timing of aircraft route, ground movement activities and a maximum landing distance; based on the collected real time data, calculating a predicted performance of the aircraft, and alerting an operator when the predicted performance is outside of an acceptable performance for the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: EAGLE AEROSPACE LTD.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Zindine Souiki, Ty Shattuck, Richard Thibodeau, Paul Edward Cudmore, Daniel Thomas Savery
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Publication number: 20220161175Abstract: A self contained, 1 V to 550 V powered UVC device used to sterilize spaces like vehicle cabins or indoor rooms or spaces, while providing the ability to monitor both pre and post sterilization. While operating, the device would collect, on suitable gathering/testing media, both air that has been sterilized, and unsterilized air that passes through the media, allowing the media to be tested for the presence of both active pathogens that have not yet been killed from the device, as well as killed pathogens in the sterilized area. The UVC and media components may be integrated into one unit, or be powered and used both in combination, or as separate devices performing the sterilization and the sampling media. At the termination of UVC sterilization, additional different media has the now sterilized cabin or room air circulated through it, and with further media testing and evaluation, the efficiency/effectiveness of the sterilization process can be audited, and system operators can be advised.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2021Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Samuel MCKEOWN, Benjamin MCKEOWN, Joseph MCKEOWN, Trevor HARLEY
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Patent number: 11327179Abstract: A method and system for tracking the real-time positions of airport ground vehicles, and integrating the positional data into the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network infrastructure. The system may include one or more ground receiver stations that receives positional telemetry data from one or more airport ground vehicles, and transmits the ground vehicle positional data to a centralized ground base station. A computer system connected to the ground base aggregates the ground vehicle telemetry data from one or more ground vehicles, converts the aggregate telemetry data into an ADS-B compatible data protocol, and integrates that data into the ADS-B network infrastructure for dissemination and reporting across the ADS-B network. The method enables the use of and dissemination of ADS-B information for ground vehicles without the need for ADS-B transponders on each ground vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2018Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: EAGLE AEROSPACE LTDInventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Rick Thibodeau, Paul Edward Cudmore, Ty Shattuck
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Publication number: 20210284127Abstract: A method of controlling and optimizing braking and directional control of a vehicle operated on a contaminated, compliant, or non-compliant surface. The method includes steps of: collecting data from a plurality of sensors, the data being indicative of a condition of the contaminated, compliant, or non-compliant surface; sending the data to a neural controller having an algorithm configured to process the data. The algorithm includes: determining optimum braking and directional control instructions for the vehicle, generating warnings and alerts based on the calculated optimum braking and directional control instructions, and sending the optimum braking and directional control instructions to a braking and steering system of the vehicle and the warnings and alerts to an alert and warning system of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2019Publication date: September 16, 2021Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Ty SHATTUCK, Paul Edward CUDMORE
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Publication number: 20210198859Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from a surface, attached to a vehicle movable in a first direction. The system includes a first scraper for removing contaminants from a surface. A first conveyor system includes a continuous track element for conveying the contaminants removed from the surface in a second direction that is not aligned with the first direction. A second scraper removes contaminants from the surface and is positioned between the first conveyor and the vehicle. A second conveyor system is positioned between the vehicle and the second scraper and includes a continuous track element for conveying the contaminants removed from the surface in a third direction that is not aligned with the first direction. An ice and compact breaker is positioned between the first conveyor system and the second conveyor system. The ice and compact breaker includes a plurality of teeth for breaking the contaminants on the surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Samuel MCKEOWN, Paul Edward CUDMORE, Ty SHATTUCK
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Publication number: 20210079612Abstract: A system for removing contaminants from a surface. The system being attached to a vehicle that is movable in a first direction. The system including a first scraper for removing contaminants from a surface and a first conveyor system including a continuous track element for conveying the contaminants removed from the surface in a second direction wherein the second direction is not aligned with the first direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2019Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Samuel MCKEOWN, Paul Edward CUDMORE, Ty SHATTUCK, Daniel Thomas SAVERY, Trevor HARLEY
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Patent number: 10934673Abstract: A system for applying and recovering de-icing chemicals from a surface. The system includes a spray system for applying a de-icing chemical to the surface and draws the de-icing chemical from the surface. The de-icing chemical and contaminants are conveyed to a reservoir to form a combined solution. A recovery system includes a filter device for removing solids from the combined solution, at least one sensor for measuring a property of the combined solution, and a source of additive chemical. A controller is configured to determine a property of the combined solution based on signals provided by the at least one sensor, move a valve to an open position to cause the additive chemical to mix with the combined solution if the property is less than a predetermined minimum value, and move the valve to a closed position if the property is greater than the predetermined minimum value.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: EAGLE AEROSPACE LTDInventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Samuel McKeown, Paul Edward Cudmore, Ty Shattuck, Daniel Thomas Savery
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Publication number: 20200385944Abstract: A system for applying and recovering de-icing chemicals from a surface. The system includes a spray system for applying a de-icing chemical to the surface and draws the de-icing chemical from the surface. The de-icing chemical and contaminants are conveyed to a reservoir to form a combined solution. A recovery system includes a filter device for removing solids from the combined solution, at least one sensor for measuring a property of the combined solution, and a source of additive chemical. A controller is configured to determine a property of the combined solution based on signals provided by the at least one sensor, move a valve to an open position to cause the additive chemical to mix with the combined solution if the property is less than a predetermined minimum value, and move the valve to a closed position if the property is greater than the predetermined minimum value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2018Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Samuel MCKEOWN, Paul Edward CUDMORE, Ty SHATTUCK, Daniel Thomas SAVERY
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Publication number: 20200180781Abstract: A method for detecting and reporting anomalies in operation of an aircraft. The method including the steps of: receiving real time data indicative of the operation of the aircraft, the real time data including at least one of the following parameters: ground speed, rate of deceleration of the aircraft, touchdown location, aircraft route, timing of aircraft route, ground movement activities and a maximum landing distance; based on the collected real time data, calculating a predicted performance of the aircraft, and alerting an operator when the predicted performance is outside of an acceptable performance for the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2019Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Stephen Lyle MCKEOWN, Zindine SOUIKI, Ty SHATTUCK, Richard THIBODEAU, Paul Edward CUDMORE, Daniel Thomas SAVERY
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Publication number: 20190101650Abstract: A method and system for tracking the real-time positions of airport ground vehicles, and integrating the positional data into the Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) network infrastructure. The system may include one or more ground receiver stations that receives positional telemetry data from one or more airport ground vehicles, and transmits the ground vehicle positional data to a centralized ground base station. A computer system connected to the ground base aggregates the ground vehicle telemetry data from one or more ground vehicles, converts the aggregate telemetry data into an ADS-B compatible data protocol, and integrates that data into the ADS-B network infrastructure for dissemination and reporting across the ADS-B network. The method enables the use of and dissemination of ADS-B information for ground vehicles without the need for ADS-B transponders on each ground vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2018Publication date: April 4, 2019Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Rick Thibodeau, Paul Edward Cudmore, Ty Shattuck
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Publication number: 20180134266Abstract: A method of controlling a hybrid Non-ABS and ABS braking system of a vehicle. The method includes steps of: engaging an initial braking system based on a default setting or input from an operator of the vehicle; acquiring data from at least one sensor associated with the vehicle during the step of engaging the initial braking system; sending the data provided by the at least one sensor to a control module of the vehicle; analyzing the data provided by the at least one sensor; and disengaging the initial braking system and engaging a subsequent braking system when a predetermined condition is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Jeffrey Alan Laidman, Paul Edward Cudmore
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Patent number: 9296488Abstract: A method provides alert information, regarding an aircraft wheel braking system, to an operator of an aircraft during an aircraft landing. An input of a target deceleration rate for the landing aircraft is received prior to the aircraft having landed on a ground surface. At least one sensor electronically collects information relevant to a real-time deceleration rate of the aircraft after the aircraft has landed on the ground surface, and the real-time deceleration rate of the aircraft is calculated. The target deceleration rate is compared to the calculated deceleration rate to determine an effectiveness of the aircraft wheel braking system. A visual, audible, or tactile alert is optionally provided to the operator of the aircraft, and data from this system could also be used as an input for various other aircraft safety systems. A system for performing the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: 3RD MILLENNIUM SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Peter Paul Kleinschmidt, Jeffrey Alan Laidman
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Publication number: 20140257603Abstract: A method provides alert information, regarding an aircraft wheel braking system, to an operator of an aircraft during an aircraft landing. An input of a target deceleration rate for the landing aircraft is received prior to the aircraft having landed on a ground surface. At least one sensor electronically collects information relevant to a real-time deceleration rate of the aircraft after the aircraft has landed on the ground surface, and the real-time deceleration rate of the aircraft is calculated. The target deceleration rate is compared to the calculated deceleration rate to determine an effectiveness of the aircraft wheel braking system. A visual, audible, or tactile alert is optionally provided to the operator of the aircraft, and data from this system could also be used as an input for various other aircraft safety systems. A system for performing the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Peter Paul Kleinschmidt, Jeffrey Alan Laidman
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Patent number: 8037624Abstract: An apparatus and a method of clearing an accumulation of matter from a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a collecting section, a casting section, and a shifting section. The shifting section is at least one of a diverting section, a sweeping section, and an air blowing section. The collecting section includes a blade and is in matter communication with the casting section. The diverting section includes an auxiliary blade oriented at an angle about an axis transverse to a direction of travel. The sweeping section includes a rotatable broom with bristles. The air blowing section is configured to blow air in a predetermined direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2010Date of Patent: October 18, 2011Assignee: 3RD Millennium Solutions, Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Daniel Andrew Faux
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Patent number: 7861347Abstract: A vehicle for removing an accumulation of particles comprises a vehicle body, a system configured to remove the particles in bulk, and an arm coupled to and extending from the vehicle body. The arm comprises a first sweeping element and a second sweeping element. Each sweeping element includes a shaft member rotatable about a longitudinal axis, and a set of bristles projecting away from the axis along the shaft member. The first and second longitudinal axes are a distance apart, and the sweeping elements define a concerted sweeping area. The arm may be movably coupled to the vehicle body and may be configured to move the sweeping element around the vehicle body by rotating the arm about a horizontal axis. When a sweeping element rotates in proximity to the ground, the longitudinal axis is substantially vertical. The vehicle may further include a computer system for tracking the location of an object.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: January 4, 2011Assignee: 3rd Millennium Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Daniel Andrew Faux
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Publication number: 20100205834Abstract: An apparatus and a method of clearing an accumulation of matter from a surface is provided. The apparatus includes a collecting section, a casting section, and a shifting section. The shifting section is at least one of a diverting section, a sweeping section, and an air blowing section. The collecting section includes a blade and is in matter communication with the casting section. The diverting section includes an auxiliary blade oriented at an angle about an axis transverse to a direction of travel. The sweeping section includes a rotatable broom with bristles. The air blowing section is configured to blow air in a predetermined direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Applicant: 3RD MILLENNIUM SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Daniel Andrew Faux
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Patent number: 7617721Abstract: Apparatus for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation is provided. The apparatus includes a test tire, a brake associated with the test tire, and an actuator operably connected to the test tire and configured to selectively apply a representative vehicle force to the test tire. The apparatus further includes a controller operably connected to the brake and configured to apply a representative vehicle braking algorithm to the brake. The apparatus also includes a sensor associated with the test tire and configured to provide feedback for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation. Aspects of the invention further include methods of using the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2007Date of Patent: November 17, 2009Assignee: 3rd Millennium Solutions, Ltd.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Daniel Andrew Faux, Paul Edward Cudmore
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Publication number: 20080236268Abstract: Apparatus for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation is provided. The apparatus includes a test tire, a brake associated with the test tire, and an actuator operably connected to the test tire and configured to selectively apply a representative vehicle force to the test tire. The apparatus further includes a controller operably connected to the brake and configured to apply a representative vehicle braking algorithm to the brake. The apparatus also includes a sensor associated with the test tire and configured to provide feedback for determining a predicted vehicle braking operation. Aspects of the invention further include methods of using the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2007Publication date: October 2, 2008Applicant: 3RD MILLENNIUM SOLUTIONS, LTD.Inventors: Stephen Lyle McKeown, Daniel Andrew Faux, Paul Edward Cudmore