Patents Assigned to Goodrich Corporation
  • Hybrid water storage system for aircraft
    Patent number: 11820513
    Abstract: A hybrid water storage system for an aircraft includes separate variable volumes for respectively storing/holding potable water and gray water occupying a common container. The hybrid water storage system is generally configured to draw potable water from a first variable volume in order to provide fresh water to one or more aircraft appliances (e.g., sinks, showers, ice-makers, etc.), and the used potable water (i.e., the potable water that is collected in drains from the aircraft appliances), referred to herein as gray water, is routed to a second variable volume that occupies the same container as the first variable volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Edward Roach, Donald Gregory Roulett, Martin Lei
  • INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR INNER BORE INSPECTIONS
    Publication number: 20230365253
    Abstract: An inspection system is disclosed herein. The inspection system includes a control system and a hub assembly. The control system includes a base having a top surface and configured to move horizontally forward and backward, an upright member extending orthogonally from the top surface of the base and configured to move vertically up and down, the upright member having a top surface, and an elongated member extending orthogonal to the upright member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end connected to the top of the upright member, wherein the elongated member is configured to rotate. The hub assembly is connected to the distal end of the elongated member. The hub assembly includes a spring-loaded arm extending orthogonally from the hub assembly and a sensor connected to a distal end of the spring-loaded arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: SEOKWON LEE
  • Control scheme for negative temperature coefficient of resistivity heaters
    Patent number: 11814182
    Abstract: A system for controlling a multi-zone resistive heater. The system includes a first zone of the multi-zone resistive heater formed from a material having a negative temperature coefficient of resistivity (TCR) and configured to receive a first power to generate thermal energy. The system further includes a second zone of the multi-zone resistive heater formed from the material having the negative TCR, separated from the first zone by a gap, and configured to receive a second power to generate the thermal energy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Adam George, Mark James Didyk, Reid Philip Beery
  • Landing gear percolation
    Patent number: 11814160
    Abstract: A shock strut is disclosed. The shock strut may include a shock strut cylinder, a shock strut piston that is slidably disposed within the shock strut cylinder, a metering pin, and a percolation seal configured to restrict a flow of liquid between the shock strut cylinder and the shock strut piston.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Basavaraj Bodki, Hemanth Nagaraja, Steve Healey
  • Nose wheel steering system
    Patent number: 11814159
    Abstract: A nose-wheel steering system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes an actuator; a strut; and a gearing mechanism operably coupling the actuator to the strut, the gearing mechanism including a steering collar attached to the strut, and idler gear engaged with the actuator and a pinion having a first gear engaged with the idler gear and a second gear engaged with the steering collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: James Acks, Korey Michael Reber, Ronald Kucera
  • Fluid level sensing assembly for motorised valve
    Patent number: 11815190
    Abstract: A fluid level sensor assembly includes a first pipe component defining a flow path for the fluid and configured to be attached to a valve to control flow of the fluid from the first pipe component, and a fluid level sensor arranged in or on the first pipe component to detect a level of fluid in the first pipe component and to generate a command signal for operation of the valve according to the level detected. The assembly also includes an insert fitted to an end of the first pipe component and extending axially from the end to be fitted to an inlet of the valve, in use, wherein the insert is configured to secure the first pipe component against rotation relative to the valve inlet when the insert is fitted to the inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Piotr Kroczek, Dariusz Sapija, Agata Kurowska
  • READINESS INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR EVACUATION SLIDE
    Publication number: 20230356848
    Abstract: A light system for an evacuation slide may include a readiness indicator light assembly. The readiness indicator light assembly may comprise a first light emitting diode configured to emit a first color and a second light emitting diode configured to emit a second color. The light system may be configured to power the first light emitting diode after initial deployment of the evacuation slide and to power the second light emitting diode after the internal pressure of the evacuation slide is greater than a minimum pressure threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy C Haynes, Drew Hartman
  • OXIDATION PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230357917
    Abstract: A method of forming a B4C layer as a component of an oxidation protection system as component of oxidation protection system on a carbon-carbon composite material may include forming a liquid mixture comprising a boron-compound and a carbon-compound. The method may further include applying the liquid mixture on the carbon-carbon composite material. The boron compound may comprise boric acid (H3BO3). In various embodiments, the carbon-compound comprises phenolic resin. In various embodiments, the method further includes heating the carbon-carbon composite material after applying the liquid mixture on the carbon-carbon composite material to from a boron carbide (B4C) layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Atta Khan
  • TEMPERATURE COMPENSATED SHOCK STRUT VISUAL HEALTH INDICATOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20230358290
    Abstract: A temperature compensating shock strut health indicator system for use with a shock strut comprises a visual indicator comprising a plurality of sectors and a pointer configured to rotate with respect to the visual indicator to point to one of the plurality of sectors. The sector to which the pointer points to is dependent on the shock strut stroke (i.e., the position of the piston with respect to the cylinder). In various embodiments, the visual indicator includes various rings that correspond to a different temperature compensated ideal stroke whereby a crew member can correspond the pointer to the appropriate ring depending on ambient temperature. In various embodiments, the pointer comprises a temperature sensitive material configured to cause the pointer to rotate with respect to the visual indicator to actively compensate for temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: VISHAL SREEKUMAR MENON, BASAVARAJ BODKI, JASON BRADLEY ALLEN, ADAM J. DITZLER
  • Land use for target prioritization
    Patent number: 11810346
    Abstract: An imaging system comprises an imaging platform, a camera operatively connected to the imaging platform, and a controller operatively connected to control the imaging platform and the camera. The controller includes machine readable instructions configured to cause the controller to perform a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Alexander Charles Sutton
  • INFLATABLE GIRT FOR EVACUATION SLIDE
    Publication number: 20230348077
    Abstract: An inflatable girt for an evacuation slide may comprise a sleeve section, an upper section coupled to the sleeve section, and a lower section coupled to at least one of the sleeve second and the upper section. The sleeve section defines a plurality of first inflatable chambers. The upper section defines a plurality of second inflatable chambers. The lower defines a plurality of third inflatable chambers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: SRIJITH PURUSHOTHAMAN, SUDHA DAMODARAN
  • AUGMENTED HOIST CABLE CUT ALGORITHM
    Publication number: 20230348058
    Abstract: Systems and methods for operating a hoist and hook assembly may method comprising determining a clutch slip via a clutch sensor, determining an overload via a load sensor, and cutting a cable coupled to the hoist and hook assembly in response to the clutch slip determination and the overload determination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: SRIDHAR HARIRAM, RAJAGOPAL KALATHUR SRINIVASAN, GREESHMA NELLIKKURUSSI KALARIKKAL, MANJU MAHEVE
  • EVACUATION INFLATABLE FORMED OF NANO-FIBER MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20230348076
    Abstract: An inflatable for an evacuation system may comprise a nano-fiber material defining an inflation chamber. The nano-fiber material may include a nano-fiber fabric formed of woven nano-fibers, an interior thermoplastic polymeric coating formed over a first side of the nano-fiber fabric and oriented toward the inflation chamber, and an exterior thermoplastic polymeric coating formed over a second side of the nano-fiber fabric and oriented away from the inflation chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: RAJAMANIKANDAN SIVARAMAN
  • ELECTRICALLY OPERATED PRESSURE REGULATOR WITH RUPTURE DISC ISOLATION VALVE FOR INFLATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20230349479
    Abstract: A regulator valve assembly may comprise: a housing defining an actuator cavity and a piston head cavity; a piston rod comprising a piston head disposed within the piston head cavity and a rod end disposed within the actuator cavity; and a disc retainer within the housing. The actuator cavity can have a top region of the actuator cavity and a bottom region of the actuator cavity. The piston head cavity can comprise a regulator inlet and an inlet port. The disc retainer can be coupled to a proximate seating surface of the inlet port, wherein a first face of a membrane disc is coupled to a lateral seating surface of the inlet port disposed between the piston head cavity and the disc retainer. Also disclosed are methods of using and manufacturing regulator valve assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: POLY JOHN, VASANTHA KUMARA JNANEGOWDA
  • Acoustic panel for noise attenuation
    Patent number: 11804206
    Abstract: An acoustic attenuation structure includes a periodic structure having a first unit cell, the first unit cell having a first central body and a first axial tube disposed on the first central body and a second axial tube disposed on the first central body, opposite the first axial tube, each of the first axial tube and the second axial tube being in fluid communication with one another through the first central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Julian Winkler, Kenji Homma, Craig Aaron Reimann, Jeffrey Michael Mendoza
  • Solenoid actuated pressure regulator for inflation system
    Patent number: 11802629
    Abstract: A valve arrangement for inflating an inflatable device includes a valve body comprising an inlet, an outlet, a main fluid channel, a first ball detent, and a second ball detent. A lifter and a sleeve are located in the main fluid channel. A locking ball is disposed at least partially within a locking ball aperture disposed in the sleeve. A piston is coupled to the lifter and fluidly coupled to a command pressure cavity of the valve body. A spring biases the lifter toward a ball locking position whereby the lifter urges the locking ball at least partially into the first ball detent. A valve operation initiator controls a flow of pressurized gas into the command pressure cavity to urge the lifter to a ball releasing position to free the sleeve, as to the locking ball, to translate to an open position to fluidly couple the inlet with the outlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Vasantha Kumara Jnanegowda, Poly John, Guangqing Shen, Kamil Krzysztof Czechowski, Piotr Józef Zajac
  • High thermal conductivity heat shield
    Patent number: 11802603
    Abstract: A heat shield for an aircraft wheel assembly is made of a heat shield material evenly distributed across the heat shield along both the circumferential and the axial directions. The heat shield material has a high thermal conductivity greater than 30 W/mK. In various embodiments, the thermal conductivity is greater than 85 W/mK. In this manner, thermal flux is maximized throughout the heat shield to distribute heat evenly across the heat shield in both circumferential and axial directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jacob Allen Dickel
  • ECCENTRIC SHAFT BLIND SPACER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20230339692
    Abstract: A spacer assembly includes a shaft, a spacer having a first end and a second end, the spacer configured to receive the shaft; a collar configured to couple with the shaft at the first end to secure the shaft in the spacer when the shaft is received by the spacer, a lever configured to couple with the shaft at the first end, the lever configured to rotate the shaft, and a screw configured to fasten the lever to the spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2022
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Vinod Kumar Shivalinga
  • Mechanical hard stops with moveable stop members
    Patent number: 11796121
    Abstract: A mechanical hard stop for a sensor system includes a base for fixation to a gimbal or static structure, a movable stop member for engagement with a fixed stop member, and an actuator. The movable stop member has a disengaged position, proximate the base, and an engaged position, spaced apart from the base. The actuator is operably connected to the movable stop member to displace the movable stop member between the disengaged position and the engaged position according to a sensor selection received by the sensor system. Sensor systems and imaging methods are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Davis Lange, Luke N. Asselin, Christopher William Helmke
  • Pressure relief valve with deflecting disks for inflatable
    Patent number: 11794911
    Abstract: A pressure relief valve may comprise a housing, a disk, and a seal. The disk may be configured to deflect relative to the housing. The seal may form a sealing interface with at least one of the housing or disk. The pressure relief valve may be coupled to an inflatable slide or an aspirator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Poly Puthur John, Shyamkumar Dattatri