Patents Represented by Attorney, Agent or Law Firm Dale B. Halling
  • Sports goggle having a ventilating fan
    Patent number: 6038707
    Abstract: A sports goggle (10) has a lens subframe (14) attached to a face subframe (16) by spacer struts (18). The spacer struts (18) form a top open portion (20) and a pair of cheek open portions (22). The face subframe (16) has a face flange (26) conforming to a user's face. The face flange (26) has a trapezoidal opening (28) in a forehead portion and a pair of locking holes (30) on either side of the trapezoidal opening (28).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2000
    Assignee: Smith Sport Optics
    Inventors: William Dennis Ryden, Joseph Ross McNeal
  • Reinforced elastomer panel
    Patent number: 6027074
    Abstract: A reinforced elastomer panel (100) has a first rigid member (104) with an edge (116) attached to a first end of an elastomer panel (114). The first rigid member (104) has a removable plate (106) that provides access to a cavity (108). Attached to the first rigid member (104) is a reinforcing member (102) that extends through the elastomer panel (114). A second rigid member (118) has an edge attached to a second end of the elastomer panel (114).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: Dean Emory Cameron, Paul Francis Geders, Michael Watson Geiger, Dennis Allan Roberts, Robert Henry Wille
  • Light emitting diode jig
    Patent number: 6012210
    Abstract: An LED jig for securing a plurality of individual light emitting diodes to a circuit board module. The LED jig comprises a disk shaped structure having a plurality of openings in which the light emitting diodes are positioned. Flanges on each end of the openings serve to secure the light emitting diodes therein. The LED jig also comprises structures which protect the light emitting diodes from possible damage, structures which serve to secure the LED jig to the circuit board module, structures which serve as guides for properly mounting the LED jig to the circuit board, and structures which serve to offset the LED jig from the circuit board module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Skyline
    Inventors: Robert Charles Stadjuhar, Jr., Allan Clarkson Greist
  • Criteria for usable repetitions of an utterance during speech reference enrollment
    Patent number: 6012027
    Abstract: A speech reference enrollment method involves the following steps: (a) requesting a user speak a vocabulary word; (b) detecting a first utterance (354); (c) requesting the user speak the vocabulary word; (d) detecting a second utterance (358); (e) determining a first similarity between the first utterance and the second utterance (362); (f) when the first similarity is less than a predetermined similarity, requesting the user speak the vocabulary word; (g) detecting a third utterance (366); (h) determining a second similarity between the first utterance and the third utterance (370); and (i) when the second similarity is greater than or equal to the predetermined similarity, creating a reference (364).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2000
    Assignee: Ameritech Corporation
    Inventor: Robert Wesley Bossemeyer, Jr.
  • Method and network for providing access to an information network
    Patent number: 5995605
    Abstract: An intelligent network for providing access to an information network (80) has a number of central office switches (64, 82). Each central office switch (64, 82) is capable of receiving a call to a centrex telephone number and transmitting a query. A service control point (70) is coupled to the central office switches (64, 82) by a SS7 signal link (66). The service control point receives the query and transmits a response to the central office switch (64, 82). A hub switch (75) is coupled to the central office switches (64, 82) and receives the call. The hub switch (75) contains a digital trunk service (76) that combines the call with a number of other calls to form a data stream. The data stream is then transmitted to an information network node (80).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: Ameritech Corporation
    Inventors: Pitsa Madoch, Richard Peter Ericson, Robert John Laitman
  • Conformable weapons platform
    Patent number: 5988567
    Abstract: A conformable weapons platform (52) has a cavity (60) in a skin of an aircraft. A weapon launching system (62) is contained in the cavity (60). A pair of elastomer doors (56, 58) are attached to a perimeter of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventor: Robert Henry Wille
  • Method of aggregating a plurality of network traffic
    Patent number: 5987111
    Abstract: A method of aggregating calls includes receiving a group of dialed digits at a service switching point (52). The service switching point (52) determines if an access code is present. When the access code is present, the service switching (52) transmits an information analyzed query (54) to a switching control point (56). The service switching point (52) then receives an analyze route message (60) from the switching control point (56). The service switching point (52) then routes a call to a hub service switching point (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Ameritech Corporation
    Inventors: Pitsa Madoch, John Wesley Moss, Richard John Ebel, Gerald Joseph Steffgen, Carlos Hernan Donoso
  • Apparatus for eliminating gaps in an aircraft
    Patent number: 5979828
    Abstract: An apparatus (30) for eliminating gaps (20) in a door of an airplane has an elastaueric bladder (32) bonding along an edge (24) of a door gap (20). The elastomeric bladder (32) includes a port providing for access to an interior cavity (34). A pneumatic actuator is coupled to the port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: Cynthia Ann Gruensfelder, Micael Watson Geiger, Jack Howard Jacobs, Robert Henry Wille
  • Expandable aircraft bay and method
    Patent number: 5975463
    Abstract: An aircraft (50) with a variable cargo bay (52) includes a frame (60). A pair of fairing assemblies (54, 56) is coupled to the frame (60). Each of the pair of fairing assemblies (54, 56) has a ramp (100) connected to the frame (60) by a front sliding pivoting mechanism (106). A door assembly (58) is between the pair of fairing assemblies (54, 56) and is coupled to the frame (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: Cynthia Ann Gruensfelder, Robert Henry Wille
  • Rocker arm assembly
    Patent number: 5970932
    Abstract: A panhead style rocker arm assembly (10) has a rocker arm (30) with a solid cylindrical section (32). A pushrod lever (34) extends perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the solid cylindrical section (32) and is attached to a first end (36) of the solid cylindrical section (32). A valve lever (38) extends from a second end (40) of the solid cylindrical section (32). A bushing (26, 28, 44, 46) matingly fits around the solid cylindrical section (32). A pair of guides (12, 42) fit over the bushing (26, 28, 44, 46) and attach to a cylinder head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Assignee: Panzer
    Inventors: Darwin Arthur Richardson, Robert Henry Ellard
  • Environmental coating for an elastomer panel
    Patent number: 5958803
    Abstract: An environmental cover (50) for a reinforced elastomer panel (70) has a knit fabric (82) covered with an electrically conductive material. An environmental calendared sheet (84) is attached to a first surface of the knit fabric (82) and an elastomer calendared sheet (80) is applied to a second surface of the knit fabric (82).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 28, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventor: Michael Watson Geiger
  • Hand, wrist and forearm protector
    Patent number: 5953752
    Abstract: The invention relates to a hand, wrist and forearm protector for use during sporting activities, in particular, snowboarding. The protector is a unitary piece or shell which encloses a hand, wrist and forearm of a user; thus, providing protection against injury to the user's hand, fingers, wrist and forearm, such as breakage, sprain, strain, bruising or hyperextension. The protector also prevents excessive wear and tear to a snowboarder's clothing, in particular, gloves and jacket sleeves. The invention may also be used for something to sit on during a rest period of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1999
    Inventor: Troy Jones
  • Fairing for an expandable bay
    Patent number: 5947417
    Abstract: A fairing (100) for an expandable bay of an has a ramp (108). A front linkage bar (102) has a first end pivotally connected to a finger (106) of the ramp (108) and a second end pivotally connected to the aircraft. A mating panel (112) is next to an interior edge (132) of the ramp (108) and pivotally connected to the ramp (108). An exterior elastomer panel (124) is connected between an exterior edge (126) of the ramp (108) and the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventor: Dean Emory Cameron
  • Tail for an aircraft
    Patent number: 5947422
    Abstract: A tail (14) for an aircraft (10) has a center member (20) pivotally attached to the aircraft (10). A leading edge flap (22) extends along a length of the center member (20). An elastomeric skin (30) is connected between an exterior surface (26) of the center member (20) and an adjacent exterior surface (28) of the leading edge flap (22).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventor: Robert Henry Wille
  • Hinge line skin system for an aircraft
    Patent number: 5941480
    Abstract: A hinge line system (52) for an aircraft has a structural block (22) attached to a first edge of a hinge line. The structural block (22) has a flange (28) attached to a first end of an elastic sheet (32). A second structural block (24) is attached to a second edge of the hinge line. The second structural block (24) has a second flange (30) attached to a second end of the elastic sheet (32).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventor: Robert Henry Wille
  • Method and apparatus for generating a transform
    Patent number: 5942002
    Abstract: A transform generator (20) has an input/output port (22). Coupled to the input/output port (22) is a controller (24). The input/output port (22) receives input transforms and data strings and outputs new transforms. A look up memory (26) is coupled to the controller (24) and is used to determine the new transforms. A shift module (28) and a combiner (30) are also coupled to the controller (24) and are used in combination with the memory (26) to determine a new transform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Neo-Lore
    Inventor: Christopher Lockton Brandin
  • Titanium matrix composite laminate
    Patent number: 5939213
    Abstract: A titanium matrix composite laminate (42) includes alternating layers of a titanium matrix foil (12) and a fiber mat (14). The titanium matrix foil (12) is formed from a super alpha titanium alloy having a beta phase stabilizer equivalency of at least thirteen. The beta phase stabilizer is selected from the elements molybdenum, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, halfnium, tungsten or some combination thereof. The fiber mat (14) is formed of silicon carbide (SiC) and has a carbon coating. Once a layup (16) of the alternating layers is formed, it is placed in a mold (22). Heat and pressure are then applied in a step called consolidation (40). The result is a titanium matrix composite laminate (42).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 17, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: David Michael Bowden, Donald Albert Deuser
  • Active reinforced elastomer system
    Patent number: 5931422
    Abstract: An active reinforced elastomer system (50) has a rigid attachment block (56). A stiffening member (58) slides through an opening in the rigid attachment block (56). A shape memory alloy structure (62) is attached to the rigid attachment block (56). An elastomer panel (52) is attached to the rigid attachment block (56) and covers the stiffening member (58).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: Michael Watson Geiger, Cynthia Ann Gruensfelder, Jack Howard Jacobs
  • Expandable fuel cell
    Patent number: 5927651
    Abstract: An expandable fuel cell (72) for an aircraft (70) has a flexible structure (126) having a perimeter (124) attached to an airframe of the aircraft (70). The flexible structure (126) has an empty position, in which the flexible structure (126) approximately conforms to a moldline (76) of the aircraft (70), and a full position, in which the flexible structure (126) forms a smooth curvilinear protrusion from the moldline (76) of the aircraft (70). A fuel bladder (152) is positioned between the flexible structure (126) and the airframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: Paul Francis Geders, John David Groeneveld, Robert Henry Wille
  • Retractable sensor system for an aircraft
    Patent number: 5918834
    Abstract: A retractable sensor system (12) for an aircraft has a sensor (16) coupled to an actuation mechanism (18). The sensor (16) moves from a retracted position to an expanded position. A reinforced elastomer section (14) in an exterior surface (48) of the aircraft covers the sensor (16) and the actuation mechanism (18). The reinforced elastomer section (14) has an interior surface and an exterior surface and the sensor (16) has a portion adjacent to the interior surface. The reinforced elastomer section (14) has a flush position and an expanded position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas
    Inventors: William Arthur Sommer, Robert Henry Wille