Patents by Inventor Aaron J Roberts
Aaron J Roberts 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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Publication number: 20210237877Abstract: A cargo handling system includes a conveyance surface; a first power drive unit having a first drive roller; a first restraint device; one or more sensors configured to provide positional data corresponding to a current location of a unit load device on the conveyance surface; and a first power drive unit agent configured for communication with the one or more sensors, the first power drive unit agent configured to selectively activate and deactivate the first drive roller and the first restraint device based on the positional data.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron J. Roberts, Scott Harms, Shad Kish, Dustin Paul Scheer, Wesley K. Stegmiller
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Patent number: 11014672Abstract: A cargo handling system includes a conveyance surface; a first power drive unit having a first drive roller; a first restraint device; one or more sensors configured to provide positional data corresponding to a current location of a unit load device on the conveyance surface; a first power drive unit controller configured for communication with the one or more sensors, the first power drive unit configured to selectively activate and deactivate the first drive roller and the first restraint device based on the positional data and a second power drive unit and a second power drive unit controller configured for communication with the sensor, the second power drive unit controller configured to selectively activate and deactivate a second drive roller based on the positional data.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Aaron J Roberts, Scott Harms, Shad Kish, Dustin Paul Scheer, Wesley K Stegmiller
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Publication number: 20200361607Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a Portable Cargo Panel (PCP) for an aircraft, including: detecting a gesture on a display of the PCP; determining that the gesture is a command to view on the display a first cargo compartment; securing a wireless connection with the first control panel therein; receiving, from the first control panel, a health state of each of a plurality of Cargo Handling Units (CHUs) therein; displaying, on the display, the first cargo compartment with the plurality of CHUs and the operational state of the plurality of CHUs; controlling one or more of the CHUs in the first cargo compartment by transmitting, to the first control panel, a command to: run a diagnostic test against the one or more of the plurality of CHUs; or control the plurality of CHUs to move a Unit Load Device (ULD) into, within or out of the first cargo compartment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: Sudhendra Nayak, Rameshkumar Balasubramanian, Shad Kish, Aaron J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20200331610Abstract: A cargo handling system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a wireless mobile maintenance display unit; a line replaceable unit; a data device configured to provide an operational status data concerning the line replaceable unit to the wireless mobile maintenance display unit; a first server configured to store a catalog of parts for repairing the line replaceable unit; and a system controller configured to communicate with a source of replacement parts for the line replaceable unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Shad Kish, Aaron J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20200331635Abstract: A cargo handling system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the system includes a wireless mobile maintenance display unit; a first line replaceable unit; and a first data device configured to provide a first operational status data concerning the first line replaceable unit to the wireless mobile maintenance display unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Shad Kish, Aaron J. Roberts
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Patent number: 10787260Abstract: A cargo handling system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cargo handling system includes a conveyance surface having a tray defining an interior section and a rail section; a power drive unit disposed within the interior section; and a power bus routed along a length of the rail section and configured to supply power to the power drive unit.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Dustin Paul Scheer, Aaron J. Roberts, Wesley K. Stegmiller, Scott Harms
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Patent number: 10782179Abstract: A system for estimating mass of a ULD while on-board a vessel includes a system controller energizing one or more PDUs in communication with a conveyance surface of the vessel, the PDUs applying first and second forces to the ULD and transmitting first and second force parameters to a system integrator, one or more sensors measuring first and second accelerations of the ULD when the ULD moves into one or more sensing zones as a result of the forces and transmits first and second acceleration parameters to the system integrator, and the system integrator, which receives the first and second force parameters, and the first and second acceleration parameters, and calculates the mass of the ULD while the ULD is on-board the vessel by performing regression analysis on ordered pairs including the first force parameter and the first acceleration parameter, and the second force parameter and the second acceleration parameter.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Zamira A. Daw Perez, Alessandro Pinto, Richa Varma, Binu M. Nair, Xiaobin Zhang, Aaron J Roberts, Scott Harms
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Publication number: 20200239122Abstract: A quick-connect fitting for a convertible cargo handling assembly may comprise a fixed portion and a coupling component. The fixed portion may be secured to an aircraft frame structure. The coupling component may be coupled to a removable cargo handling component. The coupling component may be configured to rotate relative to the fixed portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Dustin Paul Scheer, Wesley K. Stegmiller, Kevin Setterstrom, Aaron J. Roberts, Scott Harms
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Publication number: 20200239123Abstract: A convertible cargo handling assembly may comprise a mat, a fitting, and a removable cargo handling component. The fitting may include a fixed component and a coupling component. The fixed component may be located in an opening defined by the mat. The removable cargo handling component may be located over the mat and removably coupled to the fixed portion of the fitting via a coupling between the coupling component and the fixed component.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Wesley K. Stegmiller, Dustin Paul Scheer, Aaron J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20200156791Abstract: A cargo handling system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cargo handling system includes a conveyance surface; a first power drive unit having a first drive roller; a first restraint device; one or more sensors configured to provide positional data corresponding to a current location of a unit load device on the conveyance surface; and a first power drive unit agent configured for communication with the one or more sensors, the first power drive unit agent configured to selectively activate and deactivate the first drive roller and the first restraint device based on the positional data.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron J. Roberts, Scott Harms, Shad Kish, Dustin Paul Scheer, Wesley K Stegmiller
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Publication number: 20200140088Abstract: A cargo handling system is disclosed. In various embodiments, the cargo handling system includes a power drive unit having a drive roller configured to impart movement to a unit load device; a first restraint; and a first sensor configured to detect movement of the unit load device with respect to a parked location following deployment of the first restraint and activation of the drive roller.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Harms, Aaron J Roberts
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Publication number: 20200124463Abstract: A system for estimating mass of a ULD while on-board a vessel includes a system controller energizing one or more PDUs in communication with a conveyance surface of the vessel, the PDUs applying first and second forces to the ULD and transmitting first and second force parameters to a system integrator, one or more sensors measuring first and second accelerations of the ULD when the ULD moves into one or more sensing zones as a result of the forces and transmits first and second acceleration parameters to the system integrator, and the system integrator, which receives the first and second force parameters, and the first and second acceleration parameters, and calculates the mass of the ULD while the ULD is on-board the vessel by performing regression analysis on ordered pairs including the first force parameter and the first acceleration parameter, and the second force parameter and the second acceleration parameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Zamira A. Daw Perez, Alessandro Pinto, Richa Varma, Binu M. Nair, Xiaobin Zhang, Aaron J. Roberts, Scott Harms
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Publication number: 20200086689Abstract: A tire may comprise a hub and a plurality of discrete traction elements coupled to the hub. Each of the traction elements may comprise a backing plate and an elastomeric material bonded to the backing plate. Circumferentially adjacent traction elements may axially overlap.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Dustin Paul Scheer, Aaron J. Roberts
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Patent number: 10414498Abstract: A power drive unit (PDU) for moving cargo within an aircraft includes an actuator configured to move a unit load device (ULD) relative to the PDU. The PDU also includes a network access device configured to receive a second PDU state corresponding to a second PDU, and to transmit data. The PDU also includes a controller configured to determine a current state of the PDU based on sensor data corresponding to presence of the ULD above the PDU and the second PDU state, and to control the actuator based on the current state of the PDU.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2018Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Harms, Aaron J. Roberts, Daniel Tweten
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Publication number: 20190210727Abstract: A power drive unit (PDU) for moving cargo within an aircraft includes an actuator configured to move a unit load device (ULD) relative to the PDU. The PDU also includes a network access device configured to receive a second PDU state corresponding to a second PDU, and to transmit data. The PDU also includes a controller configured to determine a current state of the PDU based on sensor data corresponding to presence of the ULD above the PDU and the second PDU state, and to control the actuator based on the current state of the PDU.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Harms, Aaron J. Roberts, Daniel Tweten
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Patent number: 10293974Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an apparatus to be used in a system that adapts a pallet to cargo handling system. This includes the use of adaptor panels to alter the length of the pallet so that it may conform to a standard pallet length. The present disclosure also relates to a method of use for the adaptor system in applying it to a pallet.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Dustin Paul Scheer, Wesley K. Stegmiller, Aaron J. Roberts, Wallace Harold Larson
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Patent number: 9828098Abstract: Aircraft cargo management systems comprising a support structure comprising a first rail and a second rail, the first rail arranged parallel to the second rail, wherein the first rail has a first exterior face and the second rail has a second exterior face, a wheel mounted on an axle, the axle mounted to the first exterior face and passing through the second exterior face, and a power drive unit (“PDU”) mounted to the axle and configured to rotate the axle about an axis are provided. PDUs comprising an electronic controller housed in a controller housing, a motor housed in a motor housing, and a first connecter mounted to the motor housing and a second connector mounted to the controller housing, the first connector configured to mate with the second connector and to conduct electricity between the motor and the electronic controller are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Wesley K. Stegmiller, Aaron J. Roberts
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Publication number: 20150353198Abstract: Aircraft cargo management systems comprising a support structure comprising a first rail and a second rail, the first rail arranged parallel to the second rail, wherein the first rail has a first exterior face and the second rail has a second exterior face, a wheel mounted on an axle, the axle mounted to the first exterior face and passing through the second exterior face, and a power drive unit (“PDU”) mounted to the axle and configured to rotate the axle about an axis are provided. PDUs comprising an electronic controller housed in a controller housing, a motor housed in a motor housing, and a first connecter mounted to the motor housing and a second connector mounted to the controller housing, the first connector configured to mate with the second connector and to conduct electricity between the motor and the electronic controller are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Wesley K. Stegmiller, Aaron J. Roberts
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Patent number: 8821088Abstract: A cargo rollout stop includes a base, and a guide head pivotally mounted to the base. The guide head is movable between a raised blocking position, and a lowered non-blocking position. A retraction pedal is pivotally mounted to the guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the guide head. The retraction pedal permits downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its second position, and blocks downward rotation of the guide head from its raised blocking position to its lowered non-blocking position when the retraction pedal is in its it first position.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Aaron J. Roberts
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Patent number: 8668416Abstract: A cargo rollout stop includes a base having a first end and a second end. A first guide head is movably mounted to the base proximate to the first end, and a second guide head is movably mounted to the base proximate to the second end. The guide heads each are movable between a raised blocking position and a lowered non-blocking position. A blocking member is movably mounted to the base, and is disposed between the guide heads. The blocking member includes a first portion engaged with the first guide head, and a second portion engaged with the second guide head, and is movable between a first position and a second position. The first and second portions prevent substantial downward movement of the guide heads when the guide heads are in their raised blocking positions and the blocking member is in its first position. The guide heads are restrained in their lowered non-blocking positions by the blocking member when the blocking member is in its second position.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Aaron J. Roberts