Patents by Inventor Dean A. Kudlick

Dean A. Kudlick 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).

  • Three axis flap control system
    Patent number: 6502785
    Abstract: A three axis control system employing four flaps is disclosed. The flaps are of uniform design, which decreases machining and manufacturing costs. The flaps are positioned on a vehicle orthogonally, but offset from a vehicle centerline. The system provides not only pitch and yaw control, but also bi-directional roll control with a minimum number of parts and minimal infringement of packaging envelope. The system provides quick response and increased capability for difficult maneuvers and is useable for hypersonic/supersonic applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Roger D. Teter, Dean A. Kudlick, Richard M. Williams