Patents by Inventor Forrest Richardson

Forrest Richardson 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).

  • Braking apparatus and method for an aerial refueling boom system
    Patent number: 9266620
    Abstract: A braking apparatus of an aerial refueling boom system is provided to reduce the likelihood of or to prevent anomalous boom extension. The braking apparatus includes a pulley about which a cable wraps. The pulley is configured to be operably mounted to a first tube of the boom system and to rotate in response to movement of a second tube relative to the first tube as a result of the connection of the cable to the second tube. The braking apparatus also includes a lock, such as a brake or a pin lock, having open and actuated positions. In the actuated position, rotation of the pulley and movement of the second tube relative to the first tube are prevented. The lock is configured to be actuated by a reduction in performance of an actuation source that otherwise controls the relative positions of the first and second tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Lance A. Cutler, Forrest Richardson
  • BRAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN AERIAL REFULEING BOOM SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20150353202
    Abstract: A braking apparatus of an aerial refueling boom system is provided to reduce the likelihood of or to prevent anomalous boom extension. The braking apparatus includes a pulley about which a cable wraps. The pulley is configured to be operably mounted to a first tube of the boom system and to rotate in response to movement of a second tube relative to the first tube as a result of the connection of the cable to the second tube. The braking apparatus also includes a lock, such as a brake or a pin lock, having open and actuated positions. In the actuated position, rotation of the pulley and movement of the second tube relative to the first tube are prevented. The lock is configured to be actuated by a reduction in performance of an actuation source that otherwise controls the relative positions of the first and second tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventors: Lance A. Cutler, Forrest Richardson
  • Braking apparatus and method for an aerial refueling boom system
    Patent number: 9102412
    Abstract: A braking apparatus of an aerial refueling boom system is provided to reduce the likelihood of or to prevent anomalous boom extension. The braking apparatus includes a pulley about which a cable wraps. The pulley is configured to be operably mounted to a first tube of the boom system and to rotate in response to movement of a second tube relative to the first tube as a result of the connection of the cable to the second tube. The braking apparatus also includes a lock, such as a brake or a pin lock, having open and actuated positions. In the actuated position, rotation of the pulley and movement of the second tube relative to the first tube are prevented. The lock is configured to be actuated by a reduction in performance of an actuation source that otherwise controls the relative positions of the first and second tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Lance A. Cutler, Forrest Richardson
  • BRAKING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN AERIAL REFUELING BOOM SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120037757
    Abstract: A braking apparatus of an aerial refueling boom system is provided to reduce the likelihood of or to prevent anomalous boom extension. The braking apparatus includes a pulley about which a cable wraps. The pulley is configured to be operably mounted to a first tube of the boom system and to rotate in response to movement of a second tube relative to the first tube as a result of the connection of the cable to the second tube. The braking apparatus also includes a lock, such as a brake or a pin lock, having open and actuated positions. In the actuated position, rotation of the pulley and movement of the second tube relative to the first tube are prevented. The lock is configured to be actuated by a reduction in performance of an actuation source that otherwise controls the relative positions of the first and second tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Inventors: Lance A. Cutler, Forrest Richardson
  • Polymeric material with resistant structure and method of making the same
    Patent number: 7504145
    Abstract: An elastomeric or polymer material or glove having enhanced cut or penetration resistance. The elastomeric or polymer material includes a penetration resistant structure while providing tactile sensitivity and flexibility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Higher Dimension Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Duane Vance, Clifton Forrest Richardson, Young-Hwa Kim
  • Polymeric material with resistant structure and method of making the same
    Publication number: 20030134063
    Abstract: An elastomeric or polymer material or glove having enhanced cut or penetration resistance. The elastomeric or polymer material includes a penetration resistant structure while providing tactile sensitivity and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Jeffrey Duane Vance, Clifton Forrest Richardson, Young-Hwa Kim