Patents by Inventor Timothy A. Hindle
Timothy A. Hindle 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: 11987393Abstract: A launch lock system includes a first portion rigidly coupled to the second portion in a first state and the first portion movable in all directions relative to the second portion in a second state. The launch lock system includes a fastener subassembly coupled to the second portion, and the fastener subassembly is movable relative to the second portion from a first position to a second position. The launch lock system includes at least one pivot arm subassembly having a pivot arm movable between a first position and a second position. The pivot arm is coupled to the first portion in the first position. In the first state, the pivot arm is in the first position and cooperates with the fastener subassembly in the first position, and in the second state, the pivot arm is uncoupled from the first portion and the fastener subassembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Timothy Barber, Ken E. Young, Timothy Hindle
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Publication number: 20230139984Abstract: A vehicle includes a vehicle body, a vehicle power source, and an actuator. The vehicle power source includes a housing and a power generator. The housing is rotationally mounted on the vehicle body and is configured to rotate, relative to the vehicle body, about a first rotational axis. The power generator is rotationally mounted within the housing and is configured to rotate about a second rotational axis and generate power. The first rotational axis and the second rotational axis are orthogonally disposed. The actuator is coupled to the housing and is operable to selectively rotate the housing about the first rotational axis. By gimballing the rotating mass of the power source a gyroscopic torque can be applied to the vehicle improving its maneuverability.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Timothy Hindle, Toren Davis
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Publication number: 20220017243Abstract: A launch lock system includes a first portion rigidly coupled to the second portion in a first state and the first portion movable in all directions relative to the second portion in a second state. The launch lock system includes a fastener subassembly coupled to the second portion, and the fastener subassembly is movable relative to the second portion from a first position to a second position. The launch lock system includes at least one pivot arm subassembly having a pivot arm movable between a first position and a second position. The pivot arm is coupled to the first portion in the first position. In the first state, the pivot arm is in the first position and cooperates with the fastener subassembly in the first position, and in the second state, the pivot arm is uncoupled from the first portion and the fastener subassembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2020Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Timothy Barber, Ken E. Young, Timothy Hindle
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Patent number: 10451139Abstract: Damping coefficient-regulating inductive heating systems are provided, as are isolator assemblies containing such inductive heating systems. In embodiments, the isolator assembly includes a damper coefficient-regulating inductive heating system and at least one isolator, which contains a hydraulic damper fillable with a damping fluid. The damper coefficient-regulating inductive heating system includes, in turn, an inductive heating device, a controller, and a sensor for monitoring data indicative of damping fluid temperature. The inductive heating device is positioned around a periphery of the hydraulic damper, such as the outer periphery of the damper, in a non-contacting relationship. During isolator operation, the controller receives data from the sensor and, in response thereto, controls the inductive heating device to selectively generate a varying magnetic field to induce heating of one or more damper components, such as metal bellows, in contact with the damping fluid.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Tim Daniel Barber, Timothy Hindle, Ken Young
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Publication number: 20190162267Abstract: Damping coefficient-regulating inductive heating systems are provided, as are isolator assemblies containing such inductive heating systems. In embodiments, the isolator assembly includes a damper coefficient-regulating inductive heating system and at least one isolator, which contains a hydraulic damper fillable with a damping fluid. The damper coefficient-regulating inductive heating system includes, in turn, an inductive heating device, a controller, and a sensor for monitoring data indicative of damping fluid temperature. The inductive heating device is positioned around a periphery of the hydraulic damper, such as the outer periphery of the damper, in a non-contacting relationship. During isolator operation, the controller receives data from the sensor and, in response thereto, controls the inductive heating device to selectively generate a varying magnetic field to induce heating of one or more damper components, such as metal bellows, in contact with the damping fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Tim Daniel Barber, Timothy Hindle, Ken Young
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Patent number: 10066697Abstract: Embodiments of three parameter isolators including rolling seal damper assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, the three parameter isolator includes first and second isolator end portions, which are opposed along a working axis. A main spring and a tuning spring are mechanically coupled in parallel between the first and second isolator end portions. A rolling seal damper assembly is further mechanically coupled between the first and second isolator end portions in parallel with the main spring and in series with the tuning spring. The rolling seal damper assembly includes a first hydraulic chamber, a second hydraulic chamber fluidly coupled to the first hydraulic chamber, and first and second rolling diaphragm seals partially bounding the first and second hydraulic chambers, respectively. In certain implementations, the rolling seal damper assembly also contains a thermal compensator piston to which the first rolling diaphragm seal is attached.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Tim Daniel Barber, Timothy Hindle, Dylan Jaksich
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Publication number: 20180209508Abstract: Embodiments of three parameter isolators including rolling seal damper assemblies are provided. In one embodiment, the three parameter isolator includes first and second isolator end portions, which are opposed along a working axis. A main spring and a tuning spring are mechanically coupled in parallel between the first and second isolator end portions. A rolling seal damper assembly is further mechanically coupled between the first and second isolator end portions in parallel with the main spring and in series with the tuning spring. The rolling seal damper assembly includes a first hydraulic chamber, a second hydraulic chamber fluidly coupled to the first hydraulic chamber, and first and second rolling diaphragm seals partially bounding the first and second hydraulic chambers, respectively. In certain implementations, the rolling seal damper assembly also contains a thermal compensator piston to which the first rolling diaphragm seal is attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Tim Daniel Barber, Timothy Hindle, Dylan Jaksich
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Patent number: 9745992Abstract: A turbocharger system can include a housing that includes a bore defined at least in part by a bore wall; a rolling element bearing unit that includes an outer race; and a mixed-element damper assembly disposed at least in part between the outer race and the bore wall where the mixed-element damper assembly includes a lobed-spring element and a squeeze film damper element.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Timothy Daniel Barber, Timothy Hindle, Kostandin Gjika, Paul Talbert, Ken Young, Toren S. Davis
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Patent number: 9618077Abstract: Embodiments of isolators, such as three parameter isolators, including a main spring linear guide system are provided. In one embodiment, the isolator includes first and second opposing end portions, a main spring mechanically coupled between the first and second end portions, and a linear guide system extending from the first end portion, across the main spring, and toward the second end portion. The linear guide system expands and contracts in conjunction with deflection of the main spring along the working axis, while restricting displacement and rotation of the main spring along first and second axes orthogonal to the working axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ryan Goold, Paul Buchele, Timothy Hindle, Dale Thomas Ruebsamen
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Patent number: 9587702Abstract: An apparatus is provided for vibration damping and isolation. The apparatus includes a housing having an inner surface defining a passage therethrough, a first bellows disposed within the housing passage, the first bellows having an outer surface and spaced apart from the housing inner surface to define a first chamber having a volume, and a second bellows disposed within the housing passage, the second bellows having an outer surface and spaced apart from the housing inner surface to define a second chamber having a volume. The apparatus further includes a restrictive flow passage in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, fluid disposed within the first chamber, the second chamber, and the restrictive flow passage, and a shaft positioned externally to the housing and coupled with the first bellows and the second bellows.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kevin Witwer, Ken Young, Timothy Hindle
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Publication number: 20170058909Abstract: A turbocharger system can include a housing that includes a bore defined at least in part by a bore wall; a rolling element bearing unit that includes an outer race; and a mixed-element damper assembly disposed at least in part between the outer race and the bore wall where the mixed-element damper assembly includes a lobed-spring element and a squeeze film damper element.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Timothy Daniel Barber, Timothy Hindle, Kostandin Gjika, Paul Talbert, Ken Young, Toren S. Davis
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Publication number: 20170023092Abstract: Embodiments of isolators, such as three parameter isolators, including a main spring linear guide system are provided. In one embodiment, the isolator includes first and second opposing end portions, a main spring mechanically coupled between the first and second end portions, and a linear guide system extending from the first end portion, across the main spring, and toward the second end portion. The linear guide system expands and contracts in conjunction with deflection of the main spring along the working axis, while restricting displacement and rotation of the main spring along first and second axes orthogonal to the working axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2015Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ryan Goold, Paul Buchele, Timothy Hindle, Dale Thomas Ruebsamen
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Patent number: 9475594Abstract: Launch lock assemblies with reduced preload are provided. The launch lock assembly comprises first and second mount pieces, a releasable clamp device, and a pair of retracting assemblies. Each retracting assembly comprises a pair of toothed members having interacting toothed surfaces. The releasable clamp device normally maintains the first and second mount pieces in clamped engagement. When the releasable clamp device is actuated, the first and second mount pieces are released from clamped engagement and one toothed member of each retracting assembly moves in an opposite direction relative to the other one toothed member of the other retracting assembly to define an axial gap on each side of the first mount piece.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2012Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Tim Daniel Barber, Ken Young, Timothy Hindle
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Patent number: 9458907Abstract: Embodiments of a vibration isolation system are provided. In one embodiment, the vibration isolation system includes a first isolator having opposing mounting interfaces, a tuning spring disposed between the opposing mounting interfaces, and a piezoelectric actuator disposed between the opposing mounting interfaces and coupled in series with the tuning spring, as taken along a first load path through the first isolator. A controller is operably coupled to the piezoelectric actuator. During operation of the isolation system, the controller varies a control voltage supplied to the piezoelectric actuator to dampen vibrations transmitted through the first load path.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2014Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ryan Goold, Timothy Hindle
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Patent number: 9410596Abstract: Mounting systems for structural members, fastening assemblies thereof, and vibration isolation systems including the same are provided. Mounting systems comprise a pair of mounting brackets, each clamped against a fastening assembly forming a mounting assembly. Fastening assemblies comprise a spherical rod end comprising a spherical member having a through opening and an integrally threaded shaft, first and second seating members on opposite sides of the spherical member and each having a through opening that is substantially coaxial with the spherical member through opening, and a partially threaded fastener that threadably engages each mounting bracket forming the mounting assembly. Structural members have axial end portions, each releasably coupled to a mounting bracket by the integrally threaded shaft. Axial end portions are threaded in opposite directions for permitting structural member rotation to adjust a length thereof to a substantially zero strain position.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2011Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ken Young, Timothy Hindle, Tim Daniel Barber
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Publication number: 20160097436Abstract: Embodiments of a vibration isolation system are provided. In one embodiment, the vibration isolation system includes a first isolator having opposing mounting interfaces, a tuning spring disposed between the opposing mounting interfaces, and a piezoelectric actuator disposed between the opposing mounting interfaces and coupled in series with the tuning spring, as taken along a first load path through the first isolator. A controller is operably coupled to the piezoelectric actuator. During operation of the isolation system, the controller varies a control voltage supplied to the piezoelectric actuator to dampen vibrations transmitted through the first load path.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Ryan Goold, Timothy Hindle
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Publication number: 20150233441Abstract: An apparatus is provided for vibration damping and isolation. The apparatus includes a housing having an inner surface defining a passage therethrough, a first bellows disposed within the housing passage, the first bellows having an outer surface and spaced apart from the housing inner surface to define a first chamber having a volume, and a second bellows disposed within the housing passage, the second bellows having an outer surface and spaced apart from the housing inner surface to define a second chamber having a volume. The apparatus further includes a restrictive flow passage in fluid communication with the first and second chambers, fluid disposed within the first chamber, the second chamber, and the restrictive flow passage, and a shaft positioned externally to the housing and coupled with the first bellows and the second bellows.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2014Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Kevin Witwer, Ken Young, Timothy Hindle
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Publication number: 20150226282Abstract: Embodiments of an isolator are provided. In one embodiment, the isolator includes a damper housing having a radially-extending partition wall through which a central opening is formed. First and second hydraulic chambers are located on opposing sides of the radially-extending partition wall and may be filled with a damping fluid. At least one restricted orifice is formed through the damper housing and fluidly couples the first and second hydraulic chambers. The isolator further includes a damper piston, which extends through the central opening, which is exposed to the damping fluid when the first and second hydraulic chambers are filled therewith, and which is configured to translate along the working axis with respect to the damper housing during operation of the isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: August 13, 2015Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Timothy Hindle, Tim Daniel Barber, Ken Young
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Patent number: 9091321Abstract: Embodiments of a fluid damper are provided, as are embodiments of an Auxiliary Power Unit inlet system including a fluid damper. In one embodiment, the fluid damper includes a housing assembly containing first and second hydraulic chambers, which are fluidly coupled by way of a flow passage. A plunger is slidably disposed within the housing assembly and is moves through a range of translational positions in response to variations in damping fluid pressure when the fluid damper is filled with damping fluid. An annulus or other restricted flow path is fluidly coupled between the first and second hydraulic chambers and is at least partially defined by the flow passage and the plunger. The restricted flow path has at least one dimension, such as a length, that varies in conjunction with the translational position of the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Tim Daniel Barber, Stella Silvana Dearing, Timothy Hindle
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Patent number: 9046001Abstract: Embodiments of a gas turbine engine are provided, as are embodiments of an annular bearing support damper and embodiments of a method for manufacturing an annular bearing support damper. In one embodiment, the gas turbine engine includes engine housing and a rotor assembly disposed within the engine housing. A rotor bearing supports the rotor assembly within the engine housing, and an annular bearing support damper is positioned between the rotor bearing and the engine housing. The support damper includes an annular housing assembly having a damping fluid annulus. An array of circumferentially-spaced damper pistons is movably coupled to the annular housing assembly and fluidly communicates with the damping fluid annulus. The damper pistons are fixedly coupled to the rotor bearing and moves in conjunction therewith to force the flow of damping fluid around the annulus during engine operation to reduce the transmissions of vibrations to the engine housing.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Timothy Hindle, Tim Daniel Barber, Paul Buchele