Patents by Inventor Douglas J. Eliason

Douglas J. Eliason 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: 11536528
    Abstract: An extraction system for removing an object from a bore, the extraction system comprising an extraction pole assembly comprising a plurality of extraction poles, each extraction pole having a proximal end and a distal end; and a plurality of centering couplers, each centering coupler of the plurality of centering couplers comprising a partial spherical outer surface sized to complement a diameter of the bore, a proximal end configured to couple to a distal end of an extraction pole, and a distal end configured to couple to a proximal end of the extraction pole. The extraction pole assembly can be operable with a press assembly comprising a clamp configured to secure to the structure having the bore, and an extendable member configured to provide an input force to an extraction pole of the extraction pole assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Parker Lewis, Douglas J. Eliason, Mark A. Scott
  • Patent number: 11307009
    Abstract: A projectile is disclosed, comprising: a body; a fin having a magnet disposed thereon, the fin being coupled to the body, at least a portion of the fin being arranged to: (i) stay inside the body before the projectile is launched, and (ii) exit the body after the projectile is launched; a magnetic sensor disposed within the body, the magnetic sensor being arranged to detect changes in a position of the magnet relative to the magnetic sensor while the fin is exiting the body; and a data recorder disposed within the body, the data recorder being operatively coupled to the magnetic sensor, wherein the data recorder is configured to use the magnetic sensor to collect data indicating a displacement of the fin relative to the body after the projectile is launched.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Scott, Douglas J. Eliason
  • Patent number: 11112198
    Abstract: Disclosed is an extraction press assembly for facilitating removal of an object from a bore of a structure. The extraction press assembly comprises a coupling mount, a base plate, a support structure, and a press. The coupling mount can be configured to couple to the structure, thus securing the extraction press assembly to the structure. The base plate can be axially spaced from the coupling mount, and can support the press. The support structure can comprise axial extensions coupling the coupling mount to the base plate, and facilitating adjustment of the base plate (and thus the press) relative to the coupling mount. The press can be located between the coupling mount and the base plate and can be configured to expand and contract axially, and to exert a pressing force upon an extraction pole of an extraction pole assembly within the bore, which force is transferred to the object lodged within the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Parker Lewis, Douglas J. Eliason, Mark A. Scott
  • Publication number: 20210215448
    Abstract: Disclosed is an extraction press assembly for facilitating removal of an object from a bore of a structure. The extraction press assembly comprises a coupling mount, a base plate, a support structure, and a press. The coupling mount can be configured to couple to the structure, thus securing the extraction press assembly to the structure. The base plate can be axially spaced from the coupling mount, and can support the press. The support structure can comprise axial extensions coupling the coupling mount to the base plate, and facilitating adjustment of the base plate (and thus the press) relative to the coupling mount. The press can be located between the coupling mount and the base plate and can be configured to expand and contract axially, and to exert a pressing force upon an extraction pole of an extraction pole assembly within the bore, which force is transferred to the object lodged within the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Parker Lewis, Douglas J. Eliason, Mark A. Scott
  • Publication number: 20210215449
    Abstract: An extraction system for removing an object from a bore, the extraction system comprising an extraction pole assembly comprising a plurality of extraction poles, each extraction pole having a proximal end and a distal end; and a plurality of centering couplers, each centering coupler of the plurality of centering couplers comprising a partial spherical outer surface sized to complement a diameter of the bore, a proximal end configured to couple to a distal end of an extraction pole, and a distal end configured to couple to a proximal end of the extraction pole. The extraction pole assembly can be operable with a press assembly comprising a clamp configured to secure to the structure having the bore, and an extendable member configured to provide an input force to an extraction pole of the extraction pole assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Parker Lewis, Douglas J. Eliason, Mark A. Scott
  • Publication number: 20210131776
    Abstract: A projectile is disclosed, comprising: a body; a fin having a magnet disposed thereon, the fin being coupled to the body, at least a portion of the fin being arranged to: (i) stay inside the body before the projectile is launched, and (ii) exit the body after the projectile is launched; a magnetic sensor disposed within the body, the magnetic sensor being arranged to detect changes in a position of the magnet relative to the magnetic sensor while the fin is exiting the body; and a data recorder disposed within the body, the data recorder being operatively coupled to the magnetic sensor, wherein the data recorder is configured to use the magnetic sensor to collect data indicating a displacement of the fin relative to the body after the projectile is launched.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Scott, Douglas J. Eliason
  • Patent number: 8701561
    Abstract: Some embodiments pertain to a projectile that includes a casing and a sensor that is wrapped around the casing. As an example, the sensor may be wrapped around a longitudinal axis of the casing. The sensor obtains environmental data that the projectile is exposed to when the projectile is inside a cannon tube. As an example, the sensor may obtain pressure data that the projectile is exposed to during launch of the projectile when the projectile is inside the cannon tube. The sensor may include a plurality of segments that at least partially surround the casing. In some embodiments, the segments may be separated from the casing due to pressure that the projectile is exposed to during launch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Shawn A. Miller, Mark A. Scott, Douglas J. Eliason, Kevin R. Greenwood
  • Publication number: 20120312092
    Abstract: Some embodiments pertain to a projectile that includes a casing and a sensor that is wrapped around the casing. As an example, the sensor may be wrapped around a longitudinal axis of the casing. The sensor obtains environmental data that the projectile is exposed to when the projectile is inside a cannon tube. As an example, the sensor may obtain pressure data that the projectile is exposed to during launch of the projectile when the projectile is inside the cannon tube. The sensor may include a plurality of segments that at least partially surround the casing. In some embodiments, the segments may be separated from the casing due to pressure that the projectile is exposed to during launch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Shawn A. Miller, Mark A. Scott, Douglas J. Eliason, Kevin R. Greenwood