Patents by Inventor Bruce Boczar

Bruce Boczar 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).

  • Patent number: 8942265
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method that includes: outputting a first laser beam having: a beam quality factor (M2) between 1 and 5, and a spectral width of less than 0.15 nm, where the outputting is performed by a laser generating component that includes a alexandrite laser oscillator; converting the first laser beam through a first Raman cell to produce a second laser beam, where the first Raman cell is filled with a first gas; and converting the second laser beam through a second Raman cell to produce a final laser beam, where the second Raman cell is filled with a second gas and is operationally positioned after the first Raman cell, where the first gas and the second gas are different gasses, and where the final laser beam having: a second energy of at least 1 mJ, and at least one wavelength longer than 2.5 micron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Light Age, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald F. Heller, Marc Klosner, Brian A. Pryor, Thangavel Thevar, Bruce Boczar
  • Publication number: 20140376573
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method that includes: outputting a first laser beam having: a beam quality factor (M2) between 1 and 5, and a spectral width of less than 0.15 nm, where the outputting is performed by a laser generating component that includes a alexandrite laser oscillator; converting the first laser beam through a first Raman cell to produce a second laser beam, where the first Raman cell is filled with a first gas; and converting the second laser beam through a second Raman cell to produce a final laser beam, where the second Raman cell is filled with a second gas and is operationally positioned after the first Raman cell, where the first gas and the second gas are different gasses, and where the final laser beam having: a second energy of at least 1 mJ, and at least one wavelength longer than 2.5 micron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: Light Age, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald F. Heller, Marc Klosner, Brian A. Pryor, Thangavel Thevar, Bruce Boczar
  • Patent number: 8494012
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method that includes: outputting a first laser beam having: a beam quality factor (M2) between 1 and 5, and a spectral width of less than 0.15 nm, where the outputting is performed by a laser generating component that includes a alexandrite laser oscillator; converting the first laser beam through a first Raman cell to produce a second laser beam, where the first Raman cell is filled with a first gas; and converting the second laser beam through a second Raman cell to produce a final laser beam, where the second Raman cell is filled with a second gas and is operationally positioned after the first Raman cell, where the first gas and the second gas are different gasses, and where the final laser beam having: a second energy of at least 1 mJ, and at least one wavelength longer than 2.5 micron.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Light Age, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald F. Heller, Marc Klosner, Brian A. Pryor, Thangavel Thevar, Bruce Boczar
  • Publication number: 20120314722
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the instant invention provides a method that includes: outputting a first laser beam having: a beam quality factor (M2) between 1 and 5, and a spectral width of less than 0.15 nm, where the outputting is performed by a laser generating component that includes a alexandrite laser oscillator; converting the first laser beam through a first Raman cell to produce a second laser beam, where the first Raman cell is filled with a first gas; and converting the second laser beam through a second Raman cell to produce a final laser beam, where the second Raman cell is filled with a second gas and is operationally positioned after the first Raman cell, where the first gas and the second gas are different gasses, and where the final laser beam having: a second energy of at least 1 mJ, and at least one wavelength longer than 2.5 micron.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventors: Don F. Heller, Marc Klosner, Brian A. Pryor, Thangavel Thevar, Bruce Boczar
  • Patent number: 7874526
    Abstract: A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Boczar, Lorren Stiles, Peter T. Witiak
  • Patent number: 7806372
    Abstract: A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Boczar, Lorren Stiles, Peter T. Witiak
  • Publication number: 20100078524
    Abstract: A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Boczar, Lorren Stiles, Peter T. Witiak
  • Publication number: 20100072322
    Abstract: A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Bruce Boczar, Lorren Stiles, Peter T. Witiak
  • Patent number: 7644893
    Abstract: A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Bruce Boczar, Lorren Stiles, Peter T. Witiak
  • Publication number: 20070205333
    Abstract: A pedal system particularly tailored to a Fly-By-Wire (FBW) flight control system includes a double gradient linkage assembly. The double gradient linkage assembly includes a damper system and a spring system that improves yaw axis (azimuth) control of the aircraft. Control is only required when a change in the yaw axis state is demanded. Since only minimal displacement inputs to such a FBW flight control system is required, the travel of the pedals are exceeding compact, such that pilot workload is significantly reduced through the reduction in the frequency and magnitude of aircraft control inputs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2006
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Inventors: Bruce Boczar, Lorren Stiles, Peter Witiak