Patents by Inventor Charles R. Caverley

Charles R. Caverley 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).

  • BI-directional shock isolation mounting system and method
    Patent number: 5559671
    Abstract: An apparatus shock isolation mounting system includes an apparatus, a base, and an apparatus chassis that carries the apparatus and is vertically slidable with respect to the base. A pair of oppositely disposed, self-centering preloaded springs with internal guide rods are attached between the apparatus chassis and the base. A pair of shock dampers are attached between the apparatus chassis and the base at different locations. The preloaded springs and the shock dampers cooperate to prevent damage to the apparatus by vibration and shock loadings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: James R. Dan, Charles R. Caverley, Steven A. Schechter, Steven S. Seeley, Chris A. Jameson, David A. Lee