Patents by Inventor Allison Nicklous

Allison Nicklous 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).

  • Inducing and monitoring a vibratory response in a component
    Patent number: 11105707
    Abstract: A system is provided for testing a component. This system includes a support structure, an excitation system and a sensor system. The support structure is configured to support the component. The excitation system includes a plurality of excitation devices arranged in an array. The plurality of excitation devices at least include a first excitation device, a second excitation device and a third excitation device. The excitation system is configured to respectively control each of the plurality of excitation devices to excite a vibratory response in the component. The sensor system is configured to output data indicative of the vibratory response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel L. Gysling, Joseph V. Paturzo, Richard A. Lomenzo, Allison Nicklous, Zaffir A. Chaudhry
  • INDUCING AND MONITORING A VIBRATORY RESPONSE IN A COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20200209102
    Abstract: A system is provided for testing a component. This system includes a support structure, an excitation system and a sensor system. The support structure is configured to support the component. The excitation system includes a plurality of excitation devices arranged in an array. The plurality of excitation devices at least include a first excitation device, a second excitation device and a third excitation device. The excitation system is configured to respectively control each of the plurality of excitation devices to excite a vibratory response in the component. The sensor system is configured to output data indicative of the vibratory response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Daniel L. Gysling, Joseph V. Paturzo, Richard A. Lomenzo, Allison Nicklous
  • Inducing and monitoring a vibratory response in a component
    Patent number: 10571361
    Abstract: A system is provided for testing a component. This system includes a support structure, an excitation system and a sensor system. The support structure is configured to support the component. The excitation system includes a plurality of permanent magnets and a plurality of electromagnets. The permanent magnets are arranged in an array and configured for rigid connection to the component. Each of the electromagnets is associated with a respective one of the permanent magnets. The excitation system is configured to respectively control interaction of the electromagnets with the permanent magnets to excite a vibratory response in the component. The sensor system is configured to output data indicative of the vibratory response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Gysling, Joseph V. Paturzo, Richard A. Lomenzo, Allison Nicklous
  • INDUCING AND MONITORING A VIBRATORY RESPONSE IN A COMPONENT
    Publication number: 20190120717
    Abstract: A system is provided for testing a component. This system includes a support structure, an excitation system and a sensor system. The support structure is configured to support the component. The excitation system includes a plurality of permanent magnets and a plurality of electromagnets. The permanent magnets are arranged in an array and configured for rigid connection to the component. Each of the electromagnets is associated with a respective one of the permanent magnets. The excitation system is configured to respectively control interaction of the electromagnets with the permanent magnets to excite a vibratory response in the component. The sensor system is configured to output data indicative of the vibratory response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2017
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Daniel Gysling, Joseph V. Paturzo, Richard A. Lomenzo, Allison Nicklous