Patents by Inventor Albert E. Smith, JR.

Albert E. Smith, JR. 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).

  • WEIGHT SLED PAYLOAD SIMULATOR
    Publication number: 20100226741
    Abstract: A load bearing apparatus is configured to simulate a payload. The load bearing apparatus includes a load member configured to simulate the mass of a payload, a frame having frame members, a plurality of retainers configured to support the load member, and first and second outer guides coupled to the load member. The plurality of retainers includes a first retainer positioned at a first height and configured to support the load member at the first height, and a second retainer positioned at a second height different from the first height and configured to support the load member at the second height. The first and second outer guides are coupled to the load member and are configured to receive therebetween at least one lifting member of a lifting device. By using load members of different weights and positioning them at varying heights, different centers of gravity can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2009
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brandon Mancini, Frank H. Mrakovcic, Navin Patel, Albert E. Smith, JR., Ryan Taylor, Mark A. Walker, Joseph P. Zanovitch