Patents by Inventor Benjamin Russ

Benjamin Russ 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).

  • Publication number: 20160347396
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a fixation adapter for a handlebar. An apparatus includes a fixation adapter mounted on a handlebar, the fixation adapter including a body having a pin on a bottom surface to secure the body to the handlebar and a latch on a top surface to fixedly lock to a control unit housing, and the control unit housing slidably mounted to the fixation adapter, the control unit housing including a mounting area for mating to the latch of fixation adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Russ, Michael Stoffers
  • Patent number: 9499230
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a fixation adapter for a handlebar. An apparatus includes a fixation adapter mounted on a handlebar, the fixation adapter including a body having a pin on a bottom surface to secure the body to the handlebar and a latch on a top surface to fixedly lock to a control unit housing, and the control unit housing slidably mounted to the fixation adapter, the control unit housing including a mounting area for mating to the latch of fixation adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Sensata Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Russ, Michael Stoffers
  • Patent number: 8433449
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine. performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins Control Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Patent number: 7854283
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins Control Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Publication number: 20090097959
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine. performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Publication number: 20060112688
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2006
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: David Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Patent number: 7011498
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2006
    Assignee: Athena Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Publication number: 20050179397
    Abstract: Structures for field emission displays and methods of making and using such structures are provided. In one implementation, a cathode plate of a field emission display includes a cathode substrate of the field emission display and a plurality of emitter lines formed on the cathode substrate. In another implementation, an anode plate of a field emission display includes a transparent piece of the field emission display and a plurality of phosphor lines formed on the transparent piece. The plurality of phosphor lines are to be aligned with and receive electrons from a plurality of emitter lines of a cathode substrate of the field emission display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicants: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Russ, Jack Barger
  • Publication number: 20050118021
    Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: Athena Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Publication number: 20020131864
    Abstract: Apparatus for controlling the power output efficiency of a power generation system based on an operator input. A processor is coupled to the input means and (i) receives the generated operator command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient environmental conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs control commands to optimize the efficiency of the power generation system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Patent number: 6340289
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling an aircraft engine with a single, manually-operable lever includes structure and function for generating a pilot thrust command from the single lever. A processor is coupled to the single lever and (i) receives the generated pilot thrust command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air flight conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient air flight conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs first and second output signals respectively corresponding to the first and second engine control commands. Preferably, the engine control commands comprise propeller RPM and engine inlet manifold air pressure commands, and the detected ambient air flight conditions comprise air speed and altitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ
  • Patent number: 6171055
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling an aircraft engine with a single, manually-operable lever includes structure and function for generating a pilot thrust command from the single lever. A processor is coupled to the single lever and (i) receives the generated pilot thrust command, (ii) receives a plurality of detected ambient air flight conditions, (iii) receives a plurality of detected engine performance parameters, (iv) determines first and second engine control commands based on the received pilot thrust command, the detected ambient air flight conditions, and the engine performance parameters, and (v) outputs first and second output signals respectively corresponding to the first and second engine control commands. Preferably, the engine control commands comprise propeller RPM and engine inlet manifold air pressure commands, and the detected ambient air flight conditions comprise air speed and altitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2001
    Assignee: Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation
    Inventors: David W. Vos, Benjamin Russ