Patents by Inventor Carolynn J Kanelakos

Carolynn J Kanelakos 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).

  • Relative deflection detector
    Patent number: 10293481
    Abstract: In an embodiment, a relative deflection detector may include at least two structural arcs, and a predetermined number of means for measuring position capable of determining the relative deflection in a first component. The at least two structural arcs may be for example, comprised of a first and second structural arc whereby the first and second structural arcs are attached to the first component at respective first and second predetermined locations and whereby each arc is comprised of a respective sequence of indicators, such as, for example, codes inscribed on the outer circumference of each arc. The first and second structural arcs may be positioned in concentric and coplanar relationship with each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Roger Rovekamp, Adam H. Parsons, Nicolaus A. Radford, Carolynn J Kanelakos, Peter Neuhaus, Joshua S. Mehling