Patents by Inventor Apolonio Yson

Apolonio Yson 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).

  • Shape memory alloy linear actuator
    Publication number: 20070119165
    Abstract: Linear actuators including coupled elongate members formed of shape memory alloys are provided. Members that lengthen when heated are coupled to members that shorten when heated such that stroke amplification gains are derived from each member. The members may be tubular and may be coaxially arranged for telescopic extension and collapse. Sections of a modular structure such as a space vehicle may be latched and clamped together for assembly or for docking by utilizing linear actuators having shape memory alloys that are actuated thermally.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Apolonio Yson, Ross Messinger