Patents by Inventor Chris Culbertson

Chris Culbertson 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).

  • Variable Compliance Wheel
    Publication number: 20220227167
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: MillenWorks
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Variable compliance wheel
    Patent number: 11318782
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: MillenWorks
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Variable Compliance Wheel
    Publication number: 20190344613
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: MillenWorks
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Variable Compliance Wheel
    Publication number: 20180072095
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Applicant: MillenWorks
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Variable Compliance Wheel
    Publication number: 20140110024
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: MillenWorks
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Variable compliance wheel
    Patent number: 8631844
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: MillenWorks
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Variable Compliance Wheel
    Publication number: 20110272254
    Abstract: A system for adjusting the compliance of a wheel is provided. In one embodiment, wheel segments are adjusted, causing the stiffness of the wheel to change. Such adjustments can be made while the wheel is rotating, allowing the wheel compliance to be changed while a vehicle is in motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventors: Eric Anderfaas, Brian Miller, Dean Banks, Jon Charland, David Clemens, Chris Culbertson, Peter LeNoach, Jared Trauernicht
  • Horizontally opposed trunnion forward engine mount system supported beneath a wing pylon
    Patent number: 6126110
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an engine mount assembly for supporting an aircraft engine in aft-cantilevered position beneath the aircraft wing. The assembly includes a pair forward engine mounts positioned on opposite sides of an integrally formed yoke member wrapped about the upper half of the engine casing. Each side of the yoke is preferably configured as an A-shaped frame member with the bottom portions joining each other and the pylon. To prevent "backbone bending" of the engine trunnion assembly, the forward engine mounts supported at opposite ends of the yoke engage the casing along its centerline. The trunnion assembly is preferably constructed of high strength titanium machined and/or forged.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Assignee: McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: John D. Seaquist, Chris Culbertson