Patents by Inventor Armando Valdes
Armando Valdes 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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Patent number: 11913977Abstract: A system for determining a health status of a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) heater assembly includes a PTCR heater assembly and a health monitoring system. An input voltage is provided to the PTCR heater assembly to provide heating. The health monitoring system includes a first sensor configured to sense the input voltage at the PTCR heater assembly and a second sensor configured to sense a current through the PTCR heater assembly. The health monitoring system is configured to determine a baseline characteristic and an observed characteristic each relating to an inrush peak of the PTCR heater assembly and based on the input voltage and the current. The health monitoring system compares the observed characteristic to the baseline characteristic to assess a health status of the PTCR heater assembly and outputs the health status for PTCR heater assembly diagnostics and/or prognostics.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.Inventors: Armando Valdes Chavez, Richard Alan Schwartz, Alexandra C. Jenkins
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Publication number: 20230073522Abstract: An angle of attack sensor includes a housing and a faceplate. A vane assembly extends through a central opening of the faceplate and includes a vane. The vane comprises a root, a tip, a leading edge, a trailing edge, a first lateral face, and a second lateral face. The first lateral face and the second lateral face are symmetric about a chord of the vane and each have a forward section with an outer surface profile that is nonlinear and geometrically convex from the leading edge to a transition point at a tangent to the widest point of the geometrically convex outer surface profile and each have an aft section with an outer surface profile that extends out to form a diverging wedge shape from the transition point to the trailing edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Armando Valdes Chavez, Luke Anderson, Kaleb Anderson
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Publication number: 20230073840Abstract: An angle of attack sensor includes a housing having an open end and a closed end, a faceplate positioned on the open end of the housing, the faceplate comprising a periphery at an outer edge of the faceplate, a central opening, and an exterior surface extending from the periphery to the central opening, and a vane assembly extending through the central opening of the faceplate. The exterior surface of the faceplate has a sloped profile from the periphery to the central opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Inventors: Mackenzie Whalen, Aaron A. Cusher, Armando Valdes Chavez, Daniel Hanson, Richard Alan Schwartz, Wallace Johnson, William B. Krueger, Kaleb Anderson
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Publication number: 20220365115Abstract: A system for determining a health status of a positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) heater assembly includes a PTCR heater assembly and a health monitoring system. An input voltage is provided to the PTCR heater assembly to provide heating. The health monitoring system includes a first sensor configured to sense the input voltage at the PTCR heater assembly and a second sensor configured to sense a current through the PTCR heater assembly. The health monitoring system is configured to determine a baseline characteristic and an observed characteristic each relating to an inrush peak of the PTCR heater assembly and based on the input voltage and the current. The health monitoring system compares the observed characteristic to the baseline characteristic to assess a health status of the PTCR heater assembly and outputs the health status for PTCR heater assembly diagnostics and/or prognostics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Armando Valdes Chavez, Richard Alan Schwartz, Alexandra C. Jenkins
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Patent number: 10696407Abstract: Described are assemblies that include elements of a tray table, such as for an aircraft or other passenger craft. A tray table body can be movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. A set of arms may support the table body relative to a seat back in the stowed configuration and in the deployed configuration. In response to movement of the seat back (such as in a crash scenario), the arms may permit release of a constraint of the tray table body that would otherwise inhibit the tray table body from moving with the seat back.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Michael T. Murray, Girish J. Malligere, Michael Willey, Armando Valdes, Melinda A. Izzo, Kevin Creed, Naintzu Chang, Shaka Thornhill
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Patent number: 10464445Abstract: Track fitting assembly having a base frame (12) comprising a pivot shaft (44) arranged so that the pivot shaft substantially aligns with an upper surface of a track when the base frame is coupled to the track and at least one pivotable insert (14) pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Safran Seats USA LLCInventors: Robert W. Trimble, Armando Valdes
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Publication number: 20180229848Abstract: Described are assemblies that include elements of a tray table, such as for an air-craft or other passenger craft. A tray table body can be movable between a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration. A set of arms may support the table body relative to a seat back in the stowed configuration and in the deployed configuration. In response to movement of the seat back (such as in a crash scenario), the arms may permit release of a constraint of the tray table body that would otherwise inhibit the tray table body from moving with the seat back.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Michael T. Murray, Girish J. Malligere, Michael Willey, Armando Valdes, Melinda A. Izzo, Kevin Creed, Naintzu Chang, Shaka Thornhill
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Patent number: 10029792Abstract: Described herein are personal electronics device mounting assemblies including a passenger seat and a case assembly comprising a case configured to receive a personal electronic device and a male structure pivotally coupled to the case. The personal electronic device mounting assemblies may also include a mounting assembly comprising a female slot structure and a support bracket structure, the female slot structure may be configured to releasably receive the male structure and the support bracket structure may be configured to attach to the passenger seat. The mounting assembly may be configured to provide support to the case when the male structure is in an extended position and the female slot structure has received the male structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Homero Heredia, Raul Reyes, Armando Valdes, Garrett Wolfe
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Patent number: 9701409Abstract: Described herein are integrated keyboard tray assemblies including a tray table comprising a top surface of substantially planar construction and a body, wherein the top surface may be disposed above the body when the tray table is in an open position. The integrated keyboard tray assemblies also including a passenger seat, wherein a rear portion of the passenger seat may share a pivotal connection with at least the body of the food tray, and a sensor adjacent the tray table and configured to detect a user interaction at the top surface of the tray table when the tray table is in the open position.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Armando Valdes, Raul Reyes, Garrett Wolfe
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Patent number: 9656752Abstract: A safety belt (104) is secured to a seat structure (102) using movable anchor points (114, 116, 406). In an embodiment, a y-belt (104) is attached to left and right pivotable anchor plates (110). The anchor plates (110) pivot when a load is applied to the safety belt (104), thus allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain an equal amount of tension across the lower and higher portion of the seat belt. In a different embodiment, a 2-point safety belt (708) is attached to slidable anchors (406) that move within channels (404) in response to load applied to the safety belt, allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain proper tension and positioning of the safety belt (708).Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Armando Valdes, Aamir Jafri, Robert W. Trimble
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Publication number: 20160280375Abstract: Described herein are personal electronics device mounting assemblies including a passenger seat and a case assembly comprising a case configured to receive a personal electronic device and a male structure pivotally coupled to the case. The personal electronic device mounting assemblies may also include a mounting assembly comprising a female slot structure and a support bracket structure, the female slot structure may be configured to releasably receive the male structure and the support bracket structure may be configured to attach to the passenger seat. The mounting assembly may be configured to provide support to the case when the male structure is in an extended position and the female slot structure has received the male structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Homero Heredia, Raul Reyes, Armando Valdes, Garrett Wolfe
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Publication number: 20160274674Abstract: Described herein are integrated keyboard tray assemblies including a tray table comprising a top surface of substantially planar construction and a body, wherein the top surface may be disposed above the body when the tray table is in an open position. The integrated keyboard tray assemblies also including a passenger seat, wherein a rear portion of the passenger seat may share a pivotal connection with at least the body of the food tray, and a sensor adjacent the tray table and configured to detect a user interaction at the top surface of the tray table when the tray table is in the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2013Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Armando Valdes, Raul Reyes, Garrett Wolfe
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Patent number: 9421919Abstract: Described are display assemblies having a display coupled to a passenger seat back, a video shroud coupled to the passenger seat back and with an inner opening positioned adjacent the display, wherein a gap is positioned between an outer edge of the display and an edge of the inner opening, and an adaptor having a lip and coupled to the video shroud, wherein the lip is positioned adjacent the gap. A portion of the lip may surround at least the outer edge of the display and/or may overlap a portion of the video shroud.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Timothy W. Terleski, Per Magnus Skold, Alexander Gerard Saucier, Armando Valdes
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Publication number: 20160137302Abstract: A safety belt (104) is secured to a seat structure (102) using movable anchor points (114, 116, 406). In an embodiment, a y-belt (104) is attached to left and right pivotable anchor plates (110). The anchor plates (110) pivot when a load is applied to the safety belt (104), thus allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain an equal amount of tension across the lower and higher portion of the seat belt. In a different embodiment, a 2-point safety belt (708) is attached to slidable anchors (406) that move within channels (404) in response to load applied to the safety belt, allowing the anchor points to self-align to maintain proper tension and positioning of the safety belt (708).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Armando Valdes, Aamir Jafri, Robert W. Trimble
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Publication number: 20160107542Abstract: Track fitting assembly having a base frame (12) comprising a pivot shaft (44) arranged so that the pivot shaft substantially aligns with an upper surface of a track when the base frame is coupled to the track and at least one pivotable insert (14) pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: Robert W. Trimble, Armando Valdes
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Patent number: 9227535Abstract: The present invention generally relates to passenger aircraft seats. Some examples provide systems for integrating a child seat into a certified aircraft seat. Some examples include a passenger seat backrest having an integrated child seat. An integrated child seat base may be moved between a stowed position and a deployed position. When in the stowed position, the integrated child seat base may fit within a recessed surface of the seat backrest and the seat may then accommodate an adult passenger. When in a deployed position, the integrated child seat may then accommodate a child passenger. The integrated seat may include a harness system that extends through the seat backrest and couples with an internal support structure of seat backrest. In some embodiments the mounting points of the harness system may be reinforced with stiff brackets attached to the internal support structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Sorin Coman, Michael Romano, Aamir Jafri, Dianna Sabo, Rik Westerink, Armando Valdes
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Patent number: 9004590Abstract: Described are display assemblies having a display coupled to a passenger seat back, a video shroud coupled to the passenger seat back and with an inner opening positioned adjacent the display, wherein a gap is positioned between an outer edge of the display and an edge of the inner opening, and a light apparatus having at least one lighting element coupled to the passenger seat back, wherein the at least one lighting element is positioned to emit light through the gap. The display assembly may also include a diffuser coupled to the video shroud and positioned adjacent the gap.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Timothy W. Terleski, Per Magnus Skold, Alexander Gerard Saucier, Armando Valdes
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Publication number: 20140292046Abstract: Described are display assemblies having a display coupled to a passenger seat back, a video shroud coupled to the passenger seat back and with an inner opening positioned adjacent the display, wherein a gap is positioned between an outer edge of the display and an edge of the inner opening, and an adaptor having a lip and coupled to the video shroud, wherein the lip is positioned adjacent the gap. A portion of the lip may surround at least the outer edge of the display and/or may overlap a portion of the video shroud.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventors: Rik Westerink, Timothy W. Terleski, Per Magnus Skold, Alexander Gerard Saucier, Armando Valdes
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Patent number: 8783766Abstract: Described are display assemblies having a display coupled to a passenger seat back, a video shroud coupled to the passenger seat back and with an inner opening positioned adjacent the display, wherein a gap is positioned between an outer edge of the display and an edge of the inner opening, and an adaptor having a lip and coupled to the video shroud, wherein the lip is positioned adjacent the gap. A portion of the lip may surround at least the outer edge of the display and/or may overlap a portion of the video shroud.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2011Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Timothy W. Terleski, Per Magnus Skold, Alexander Gerard Saucier, Armando Valdes
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Patent number: 8733840Abstract: Described are seat pan assemblies for a passenger seat having a pan frame pivotally coupled to a seat back, a seat pan pivotally coupled to the pan frame, a tilting mechanism coupled to the seat pan and the pan frame, wherein the tilting mechanism is configured to rotate the seat pan between an upright position and a sleeper position, and an automatic release mechanism, wherein the automatic release mechanism is configured to return the seat pan to an upright position when the seat back is in an upright position.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Zodiac Seats US LLCInventors: Rik Westerink, Armando Valdes, Chirag Patel, Timothy W. Terleski