Patents Assigned to G & H Technology
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Patent number: 6679177Abstract: A hold-down and release apparatus for a flight termination system having a terminal portion for holding-down and releasing a structural object which has an arrangement for attaching to the flight termination system. The hold-down and release apparatus includes several movable clamping segments provided on the terminal portion of the flight termination system that are engageable in a complimentary fashion with the attachment arrangement on the structural object for releasably attaching the structural object to the flight termination system. The hold-down and release apparatus also includes springs for biasing the movable clamping segments means in a disengaging direction that causes the clamping segments to disengage from the attachment arrangement on the structural object to release the structural object from the flight termination system.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Assignee: G&H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jui-Yu Wu, Matthew B. Dalton, John D. Kisch
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Patent number: 6663755Abstract: An apparatus for the application of coatings in a vacuum comprising a plasma duct surrounded by a magnetic deflecting system communicating with a first plasma source and a coating chamber in which a substrate holder is arranged off of an optical axis of the plasma source, has at least one deflecting electrode mounted on one or more walls of the plasma duct. In one embodiment an isolated repelling or repelling electrode is positioned in the plasma duct downstream of the deflecting electrode where the tangential component of a deflecting magnetic field is strongest, connected to the positive pole of a current source which allows the isolated electrode current to be varied independently and increased above the level of the anode current. The deflecting electrode may serve as a getter pump to improve pumping efficiency and divert metal ions from the plasma flow.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignee: G & H Technologies LLCInventor: Vladimir I. Gorokhovsky
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Patent number: 6193535Abstract: A connector assembly which includes conventional components that are well known in the connector assembly field but which includes within it an improved ceramic deadface which is located at a front face plate on an interior portion of the connector assembly. If the connector is separated so that the deadface is exposed, then in the event that location with the deadface exposed faces an area of extreme high temperature, the deadface preserves the connector assembly and prevents internal components including plugs and wires from being destroyed or melted. The connector assembly involves the incorporation of a novel ceramic deadface on the interior portion of the connector assembly which is able to withstand extreme high temperatures.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2000Date of Patent: February 27, 2001Assignee: G&H Technology, Inc.Inventors: James E. Ayers, Shohreh Sedighi, John D. Kisch, David J. Hernandez, Jr.
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Patent number: 5930427Abstract: An optical fiber socket terminus (28) has a fiber tip (30) received within a tip holder (32) that is welded (41) to a socket tube (36) slidingly received within a socket shoulder (44). A coil spring (38) extends about socket tube (36) between tip holder (32) and shoulder 44. Stop 49 is welded to end portion of tube (36) providing limit to shoulder (44) movement. Pin terminus (10) has a fiber tip (18) that is received within alignment bushing (60) along with the socket tip (30) to achieve proper end relation of the optical fibers.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 1998Date of Patent: July 27, 1999Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Douglas Parker
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Patent number: 5781395Abstract: An electrical overstress composite of conductor/semicondcutor particles including particles in the 100 micron range, micron range, and submicron range, distributed in a densely packed homogeneous manner, a minimum proportion of 100 angstrom range insulative particles separating the conductor/semiconductor particles, and a minimum proportion of insulative binder matrix sufficient to combine said particles into a stable coherent body.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 1993Date of Patent: July 14, 1998Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Hugh M. Hyatt
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Patent number: 5777269Abstract: A cable (10) has a plurality of conductors (12) with individual conductive shields (14) and one common shield (16) for all conductors, the outer end portions of which shields are terminated by being clampingly retained between tapered surfaces (48,52; 50,54) of the first, second and third termination rings (42,44,46).Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 1996Date of Patent: July 7, 1998Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: James O. Handley
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Patent number: 5752847Abstract: A plug (12) and receptacle (14) connector has its unmating force determined in part by a generally circular helical spring (20) received in a slot (22) on one of the connector parts which resiliently resists separation by engaging a ridge (18) on the other connector part. A pressure ring (26) also exerts a selectively adjustable separation force on the connector parts serving to fine tune the summation actual separation force to a precise predetermined value.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Larry L. McCormick
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Patent number: 5752296Abstract: A positive release bracket (16) for an object such as an electrical connector part (12) includes first and second semicylindrical shells (18,20) which are releasably held together by plates (36,38). On a separation force applied to the connector exceeding some predetermined maximum, one or both plates (36,38) are withdrawn from engagement with the shells (18,20).Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 1996Date of Patent: May 19, 1998Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Dale Chaput, Tom Hughes, Larry L. McCormick
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Patent number: 5748066Abstract: A controller (24) is provided to selectively release an initiator (12) having first and second members (14,16) that clampingly engage an object (18) preventing it from moving in an urged direction. A spring wire coil (20) holds the members (14,16) tightly about the object, one coil end affixed to one of the members and the other coil end is held by a pair of link wire loops (82,86) of the controller (24) which is also removably secured to one of the members (14,16) by a bolt (36). When it is desired to release the object (18) an electric current is passed through the link wire loops (82,86) of sufficient magnitude to cause the loops to break, releasing the coil (20) to unwind and, in turn, release the object for urged movement.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Andrew J. Holt
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Patent number: 5669381Abstract: An electrical overstress composite of conductor/semicondcutor particles including particles in the 100 micron range, micron range, and submicron range, distributed in a densely packed homogeneous manner, a minimum proportion of 100 angstrom range insulative particles separating the conductor/semiconductor particles, and a minimum proportion of insulative binder matrix sufficient to combine said particles into a stable coherent body.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1990Date of Patent: September 23, 1997Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Hugh M. Hyatt
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Patent number: 5621373Abstract: A link wire (20) arrangement for use in a non-explosive initiator (10) includes a link wire (20) received within a pair of tubes (24,26), each tube having its outer end formed into a loop (28) and its opposite end crimped (30) to physically and electrically secure the tubes to the included link wire (20). The tubes (24,26) are encapsulated within an insulating body (16).Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 1995Date of Patent: April 15, 1997Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Larry L. McCormick
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Patent number: 5606889Abstract: The initiator (32) has a hollow spool housing (34) with sidewall slots (42,44) and within which is received a shaft (54) to be releasably retained. Spool segments (46,48) are placed within slots (42,44) and have parts extending into the housing bore (50) obstructingly engaging the shaft (54) preventing its removal. A spring coil (82) wound over the spool segments (46,48) holds them in place. Cartridge assembly (62) is releasably secured to the housing (34) and includes a link wire (72) for securing one end of the coil (82). The link wire (72) is destructible by passing an electric current therethrough exceeding a certain value.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 1995Date of Patent: March 4, 1997Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Slawomir J. Bielinski, Larry L. McCormick, Roger C. Stephenson
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Patent number: 5476714Abstract: An electrical overstress protection composite of electrical conductor/semiconductor particles including particles in the 100 to 10 micron range, micron range, and submicron range, distributed in a densely packed homogeneous manner, a minimum proportion of 100 angstrom range insulative particles separating the conductor/semiconductor particles, and a minimum proportion of insulative binder matrix sufficient to combine said particles into a stable coherent body.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1991Date of Patent: December 19, 1995Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Hugh M. Hyatt
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Patent number: 5471888Abstract: An electrical initiator (10) includes spool halves (12,14) releasably held together by a coiled retaining wire (42). A link wire (42) also holds a spool (46) fixed to spool half (12) against connector body 16 and the other spool half (16). A cavity on the interior of the two spools physically retain a tensilely loaded shaft (18). An electric current passing through the link wire (42) causes it to become brittle and break releasing the spool halves and contained shaft (18).Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1994Date of Patent: December 5, 1995Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventor: Larry L. McCormick
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Patent number: 5438173Abstract: The present invention is a cell bypass switch particularly designed for aerospace applications. The cell bypass switch can sense a battery cell failure and automatically opens an alternate path around the failed cell, bypassing the failure and allowing the remainder of the battery system to continue its function. The cell bypass switch is designed to be placed in parallel with the battery cell it protects. The present invention includes two electro-mechanical actuator assemblies which are mounted on the top end of the housing for operating two plungers respectively. Each of the electro-mechanical actuator assembly includes two spool halves which are held together by a tight winding of a restraining wire that terminates in a bridge wire connecting two electrical terminals of the electro-mechanical actuator. Each spool, by virtue of the restraining wire winding, can restrain a spring loaded plunger.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 1994Date of Patent: August 1, 1995Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Edward Rudoy, Leslie Kerek
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Patent number: 5383790Abstract: The present invention is a connector assembly mounted between two panels which are movable relative to each other. It includes a connector plug having a plug shell with an exterior flange, and a connector receptacle shell engageable with the plug shell and having an exterior receptacle flange. The receptacle flange has a multiplicity of openings each having an interior conical surface and an interior cylindrical surface. A multiplicity of self-alignment mounting assemblies is provided for mounting the receptacle flange to one panel. Each self-alignment mounting assembly includes an eyelet placed through the flange opening and mounted to the panel. The eyelet has an exterior conical surface engageable with the interior conical surface of each flange opening, and an exterior cylindrical surface with a reduced dimension for maintaining a clearance between the exterior cylindrical surface of the eyelet and the interior cylindrical surface of the flange opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 1993Date of Patent: January 24, 1995Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Kerek, Edward Rudoy
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Patent number: 5312147Abstract: The present invention is an electromechanical high load separation apparatus with a smooth release which can be utilized in various applications such as a structural separation mechanism for a nut/bolt, a cable release mechanism, or a replacement of cable cutters.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 1993Date of Patent: May 17, 1994Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Edward Rudoy, Leslie Kerek
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Patent number: 5282709Abstract: The present invention is a separation nut for fastening and releasing a threaded bolt under remote or manual controls. The preferred embodiment of the present invention separation nut includes a housing, a base, a ramp which is fitted into the base, and a three-piece segmented threaded nut placed on top of the ramp and enclosed by a three-piece segmented spool, which is in turn bounded by a restraining wire. The three-piece segmented threaded nut and the three-piece segmented spool are held in place by a spring biased plunger. Anti-rotation pins are employed for preventing rotation of the segmented nut. A release pin is provided for inhibiting the restraining wire from releasing the segmented spool. The release pin is connected to a flexible shaft.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 1993Date of Patent: February 1, 1994Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Dale T. Chaput, Michael P. Edwards, Steven D. Swain
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Patent number: 5278535Abstract: A thin flexible laminate for overlay application on the pins of a connector or other circuit element, having an electrically insulating substrate, a conductive lamina of apertured pin receiving pads and a separate ground strip adjacent the pads, and an electrically insulating cover lamina, the substrate and cover having apertures aligned with the pad apertures, the cover having second apertures exposing adjacent edges of said pads and ground strip, with an electrical overstress pulse responsive composite material positioned in the second apertures and bridging the pads and the ground strip.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 1992Date of Patent: January 11, 1994Assignee: G&H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Antai Xu, Roger C. Stephenson
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Patent number: 5246382Abstract: An end portion of a multiconductor cable (16, 18) is formed about an edge portion (28) of a sheetlike core (27) with portions of bared cable conductors (26) facing outwardly. The other cable (20, 22) is similarly arranged about an edge of a core (34). On the connector parts- (12, 14) being mated the bared cable conductors of cable (16, 18) are brought into contact with the bared conductors of cable (20, 22).Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1992Date of Patent: September 21, 1993Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc.Inventors: Leslie Kerek, Stephen K. Kan, Larry Eaton