Patents by Inventor Bradley D. Linton
Bradley D. Linton 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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Publication number: 20230331400Abstract: A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning includes an inner surface of a first section and a gradient surface of a second section. The gradient surface of the second section may have a plurality of graduation indications. In one implementation, the inner surface of the first section at least partially defines a travel arc that is parallel to and concentric with the inner surface. In such an implementation, the device may be configured to move along the travel arc as it rotates about a collective sleeve to contact a swashplate lug.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 11685553Abstract: A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning includes an inner surface of a first section and a gradient surface of a second section. The gradient surface of the second section may have a plurality of graduation indications. In one implementation, the inner surface of the first section at least partially defines a travel arc that is parallel to and concentric with the inner surface. In such an implementation, the device may be configured to move along the travel arc as it rotates about a collective sleeve to contact a swashplate lug.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2021Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Publication number: 20210221539Abstract: A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning includes an inner surface of a first section and a gradient surface of a second section. The gradient surface of the second section may have a plurality of graduation indications. In one implementation, the inner surface of the first section at least partially defines a travel arc that is parallel to and concentric with the inner surface. In such an implementation, the device may be configured to move along the travel arc as it rotates about a collective sleeve to contact a swashplate lug.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 11040785Abstract: A device to verify tail rotor cross-head positioning is disclosed. The device comprises a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may be adjoined to the first portion and comprises maximum and minimum surfaces configured to determine whether a yoke-measuring surface of a tail rotor yoke may be positioned between respective geometric planes of the maximum and minimum surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 10967990Abstract: A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning includes an inner surface of a first section and a gradient surface of a second section. The gradient surface of the second section may have a plurality of graduation indications. In one implementation, the inner surface of the first section at least partially defines a travel arc that is parallel to and concentric with the inner surface. In such an implementation, the device may be configured to move along the travel arc as it rotates about a collective sleeve to contact a swashplate lug.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Publication number: 20190315494Abstract: A device to verify main rotor swashplate positioning includes an inner surface of a first section and a gradient surface of a second section. The gradient surface of the second section may have a plurality of graduation indications. In one implementation, the inner surface of the first section at least partially defines a travel arc that is parallel to and concentric with the inner surface. In such an implementation, the device may be configured to move along the travel arc as it rotates about a collective sleeve to contact a swashplate lug.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Publication number: 20190315495Abstract: A device to verify tail rotor cross-head positioning is disclosed. The device comprises a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may be adjoined to the first portion and comprises maximum and minimum surfaces configured to determine whether a yoke-measuring surface of a tail rotor yoke may be positioned between respective geometric planes of the maximum and minimum surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2018Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventors: Chad R. Haugeberg, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 9764830Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method of adjusting an aircraft pedal assembly includes providing a pedal linkage coupled between a pedal and an attachment assembly situated proximate to an aircraft instrument panel. A brake cylinder is provided coupled between the pedal and the attachment assembly. The pedal linkage is rotated in response to an adjustment input. The pedal linkage is maintained approximately parallel to the brake cylinder during rotation of the pedal linkage.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 9067672Abstract: According to one embodiment, a control assembly includes a post, a grip, and a shaft. The post has a top, a bottom, and a body joining the top to the bottom. The shaft has a first end coupled proximate to the body below the top and a second end opposite the first end coupled to the grip. The shaft positions at least part of the grip directly over the top of the post.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton, Chad R. Haugeberg
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Patent number: 9056675Abstract: According to one embodiment, a control assembly includes a post, a grip, and a hand rest. The post has a top, a bottom, and a body joining the top to the bottom. The grip is positioned at least partially above the post and is movable along at least one arc. The hand rest is coupled to the top and comprises an upper surface having a profile corresponding to the at least one arc.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 9051836Abstract: According to one embodiment, a control assembly includes a first gimbal and a second gimbal. The first gimbal is rotatable about a first axis of rotation. The first gimbal comprises a first linkage attachment point offset from the first axis of rotation. The second gimbal is rotatably coupled to the first gimbal and rotatable relative to the first gimbal about a second axis of rotation. The second gimbal comprises a second linkage attachment point offset from the second axis of rotation and a control shaft attachment point.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: June 9, 2015Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 8812177Abstract: According to one embodiment, an integrated aircraft trim assembly features a shaft, a mechanical stop, a trim motor, a clutch, and a measurement device. The mechanical stop device is operable to at least partially prevent rotation of the shaft outside of an allowable range of motion. The trim motor has an output component in mechanical communication with the shaft. The clutch separates the trim motor from the shaft. The measurement device is proximate to the shaft and operable to measure a position of the shaft and communicate the measured position to a flight control computer operable to change a position of a flight control device.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton
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Patent number: 7098811Abstract: A method and apparatus for tactile cueing of aircraft controls (21) is disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention warns pilots of approaching limits on certain aircraft performance parameters. The most common warnings are for rotor speed exceeding a moving limit. The present invention uses tactile cueing through the collective stick (21). Tactile cueing means that the pilot does not need to scan the intruments to ascertain proximity to the aforementioned limits. Instead, the pilot can operate the aircraft within proper limits by touch, while maintaining situational awareness outside of the cockpit (20). The method and apparatus of the present invention provides customary friction resistance up to a limit position that is continuously updated. According to the present invention, continued motion of the collective (21) in a direction beyond that limit position results in a breakout force and an increasing resistive force.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 29, 2006Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Augustin, Allen L. Bertapelle, Mark E. Dreier, Bradley D. Linton, William L. McKeown, Robert D. Yeary
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Patent number: D701161Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton, Chad R. Haugeberg
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Patent number: D701485Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton, Chad R. Haugeberg
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Patent number: D701486Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Travis L. Yates, Bradley D. Linton, Chad R. Haugeberg