Patents by Inventor Andrew Joseph Slanker

Andrew Joseph Slanker 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SPRING ASSISTED LANDING GEAR OPERATION
    Publication number: 20170158315
    Abstract: A landing gear actuation system comprising a motive force system, such as an actuator and/or a piston to move the landing gear from a first position to a second position is disclosed herein. The landing gear actuation system may also comprise a spring system configured to counterbalance the weight of the landing gear and/or assist the motive force system in moving the landing gear from a firs position to a second position. The landing gear actuation system may further comprise a camming mechanism to distribute the direction and/or location of the force applied to the landing gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Andrew Joseph Slanker
  • Threaded side rim or threaded lock ring wheel for use with low-pressure or non-pneumatic tires
    Patent number: 9662936
    Abstract: A method of coupling a tire to a wheel is disclosed. A bead of the tire is placed against a side rim that is movable with respect to the wheel base. The side rim is moved along the axis of the wheel base and against the tire bead to couple the tire to the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Slanker, Scottie Gene Whittle
  • State sensor systems and methods
    Patent number: 9366549
    Abstract: Sensor systems comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a coil, a magnet, at least one of a ferromagnetic armature plate and a conductive armature plate, wherein the at least one of the ferromagnetic armature plate and the conductive armature plate is configured to move axially in response to at least one of the magnet and the coil, and a controller configured to apply a known first voltage across the coil and monitor a current through the coil are provided. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Slanker, Herbert S. Summers, Joseph E. Beason
  • STATE SENSOR SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20150292911
    Abstract: Sensor systems comprising a magnetic circuit comprising a coil, a magnet, at least one of a ferromagnetic armature plate and a conductive armature plate, wherein the at least one of the ferromagnetic armature plate and the conductive armature plate is configured to move axially in response to at least one of the magnet and the coil, and a controller configured to apply a known first voltage across the coil and monitor a current through the coil are provided. Methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Slanker, Herbert S. Summers, Joseph E. Beason
  • Threaded Side Rim or Threaded Lock Ring Wheel For Use with Low-Pressure or Non-Pneumatic Tires
    Publication number: 20140158265
    Abstract: A method of coupling a tire to a wheel is disclosed. A bead of the tire is placed against a side rim that is movable with respect to the wheel base. The side rim is moved along the axis of the wheel base and against the tire bead to couple the tire to the wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew Joseph Slanker, Scottie Gene Whittle