Patents by Inventor Dale W. Massolle

Dale W. Massolle 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: 9355782
    Abstract: A capacitor assembly comprises a plurality of capacitor elements, a clamping assembly, and a conductive path. The clamping assembly retains the plurality of capacitor elements longitudinally perpendicular to an adjacent mounting surface. The conductive path electrically connects the plurality of capacitor elements to one or more circuit elements disposed proximate the adjacent mounting surface. The clamping assembly includes a base with a central strut and a plurality of peripheral struts projecting perpendicularly therefrom, and the clamping assembly also includes a central conductive path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: Dale W. Massolle, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150003031
    Abstract: A capacitor assembly comprises a plurality of capacitor elements, a clamping assembly, and a conductive path. The clamping assembly retains the plurality of capacitor elements longitudinally perpendicular to an adjacent mounting surface. The conductive path electrically connects the plurality of capacitor elements to one or more circuit elements disposed proximate the adjacent mounting surface. The clamping assembly includes a base with a central strut and a plurality of peripheral struts projecting perpendicularly therefrom, and the clamping assembly also includes a central conductive path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dale W. Massolle, JR.
  • Patent number: 8837166
    Abstract: A capacitor assembly comprises a plurality of capacitor elements, a clamping assembly, and a conductive path. The clamping assembly retains the plurality of capacitor elements longitudinally perpendicular to an adjacent mounting surface. The conductive path electrically connects the plurality of capacitor elements to one or more circuit elements disposed proximate the adjacent mounting surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventor: Dale W. Massolle
  • Patent number: 8516898
    Abstract: A slat disconnect sensor includes a base. First and second arms are spaced apart from one another and are operatively supported by the base. At least one of the first and second arms have an end mounted to the base and is rotatable relative thereto at a pivot between connect and disconnect conditions. A mechanical link includes first and second link portions respectively secured to the first and second arms. The link interconnects the first and second arms and includes a weakened area providing a frangible connection in the connect condition and is configured to break at the frangible connection in the disconnect condition. A fuse includes first and second fuse portions operatively mounted to the first and second arms. The fuse is interconnected between the first and second arms providing continuity in the connected condition, and continuity is broken between the first and second portions in the disconnect condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Mayer, Paul F. Hastings, Dale W. Massolle, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20130107492
    Abstract: A capacitor assembly comprises a plurality of capacitor elements, a clamping assembly, and a conductive path. The clamping assembly retains the plurality of capacitor elements longitudinally perpendicular to an adjacent mounting surface. The conductive path electrically connects the plurality of capacitor elements to one or more circuit elements disposed proximate the adjacent mounting surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventor: Dale W. Massolle
  • Publication number: 20110234237
    Abstract: A slat disconnect sensor includes a base. First and second arms are spaced apart from one another and are operatively supported by the base. At least one of the first and second arms have an end mounted to the base and is rotatable relative thereto at a pivot between connect and disconnect conditions. A mechanical link includes first and second link portions respectively secured to the first and second arms. The link interconnects the first and second arms and includes a weakened area providing a frangible connection in the connect condition and is configured to break at the frangible connection in the disconnect condition. A fuse includes first and second fuse portions operatively mounted to the first and second arms. The fuse is interconnected between the first and second arms providing continuity in the connected condition, and continuity is broken between the first and second portions in the disconnect condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Timothy Michael Mayer, Paul F. Hastings, Dale W. Massolle, JR.
  • Patent number: 7921729
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for sensing relative movement between adjacent panels includes a base and first and second arms pivotally mounted to the base. An electrical connecting element is attached to the first and second arms and holds the first and second arms in a first position to indicate a first condition. When the first and second arms have moved relative to each other by a predetermined amount, the electrical connecting element breaks to indicate a second condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick D. Conner, Andrew N. Baines, William E. Leden, Dale W. Massolle, Teddy L. Jones, Jeffrey T. Wavering
  • Publication number: 20090223791
    Abstract: A sensor assembly for sensing relative movement between adjacent panels includes a base and first and second arms pivotally mounted to the base. An electrical connecting element is attached to the first and second arms and holds the first and second arms in a first position to indicate a first condition. When the first and second arms have moved relative to each other by a predetermined amount, the electrical connecting element breaks to indicate a second condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2008
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Inventors: Patrick D. Conner, Andrew N. Baines, William E. Leden, Dale W. Massolle, Teddy L. Jones, Jeffrey T. Wavering