Patents by Inventor Burt Bregman

Burt Bregman 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).

  • Method and apparatus for controlled force deployment of user interface devices
    Patent number: 7216296
    Abstract: User interface devices, such as displays and keyboards, are automatically deployed using pulse-width-modulated controlled force in a first safety period. Once safe, force and speed are increased to full deployment. At full deployment, electrical braking dissipates mechanical energy and power is throttled down to hold device against deployment stop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Broberg, Burt Bregman