Patents by Inventor Frank Manochio
Frank Manochio 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).
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Patent number: 11136141Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft on the ground and an obstacle using a three-dimensional visual indication of the area or plane of winglets on the wingtips of the aircraft. The method includes receiving a video image from a camera positioned in one of the winglets, the video image representing a field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass along a present heading of the aircraft. Next a processor determines a three-dimensional area or plane within the field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass. An overlay is displayed within the field of view to assist the pilot in avoiding collisions with obstacles.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2020Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignees: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Securaplane Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Michael Boost, Jamie Clive Marshall
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Publication number: 20200283167Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft on the ground and an obstacle using a three-dimensional visual indication of the area or plane of winglets on the wingtips of the aircraft. The method includes receiving a video image from a camera positioned in one of the winglets, the video image representing a field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass along a present heading of the aircraft. Next a processor determines a three-dimensional area or plane within the field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicants: Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Securaplane Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Michael Boost, Jamie Clive Marshall
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Patent number: 10093431Abstract: Aircraft instrumentation systems and controllers are provided. An aircraft instrumentation system includes a display and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) status of each of a plurality of aircraft systems. The controller is further configured to generate, for each of the plurality of aircraft systems, a visual indicator that indicates the ECB status. The controller is yet further configured to generate an image arrangement that includes the visual indicator for each of the plurality of aircraft systems and to generate a signal that causes a display to present the image arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Carl Edward Wischmeyer, Frank Manochio
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Publication number: 20180201391Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft on the ground and an obstacle using a three-dimensional visual indication of the area or plane of winglets on the wingtips of the aircraft. The method includes receiving a video image from a camera positioned in one of the winglets, the video image representing a field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass along a present heading of the aircraft. Next a processor determines a three-dimensional area or plane within the field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2018Publication date: July 19, 2018Inventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Michael Boost, Jamie Clive Marshall
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Patent number: 9944407Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft on the ground and an obstacle using a three-dimensional visual indication of the area or plane of winglets on the wingtips of the aircraft. The method includes receiving a video image from a camera positioned in one of the winglets, the video image representing a field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass along a present heading of the aircraft. Next a processor determines a three-dimensional area or plane within the field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass. An overlay is displayed within the field of view to assist the pilot in avoiding collisions with obstacles within the field of view.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Michael Boost, Jamie Clive Marshall
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Patent number: 9771142Abstract: A system for providing visual feedback in an aircraft having an actuatable component includes a controller providing automatic control of the actuatable component in an automatic mode and permitting manual control of the actuatable component in a manual mode. A handle assembly is in communication with the actuatable component to provide manual control of the actuatable component in the manual mode. The system also includes a light panel integrated with the handle assembly, in communication with said controller, and configured to selectively illuminate to inform a user of the mode of the actuatable component.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE CORPORATIONInventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason A. Meade, Gary M. Freeman
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Publication number: 20170197726Abstract: Aircraft instrumentation systems and controllers are provided. An aircraft instrumentation system includes a display and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) status of each of a plurality of aircraft systems. The controller is further configured to generate, for each of the plurality of aircraft systems, a visual indicator that indicates the ECB status. The controller is yet further configured to generate an image arrangement that includes the visual indicator for each of the plurality of aircraft systems and to generate a signal that causes a display to present the image arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2017Publication date: July 13, 2017Applicant: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Carl Edward Wischmeyer, Frank Manochio
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Patent number: 9701424Abstract: A system is provided that includes a detachable mounting apparatus. The detachable mounting apparatus is configured to be secured on an aircraft. The detachable mounting apparatus includes a detection system and a warning system. The detection system can detect objects in proximity to the aircraft and generate a detection signal when an object is detected in proximity to the aircraft. The warning system can generate at least one alarm signal that is perceptible outside the aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Jeffrey Hausmann, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Robert O'Dell, Jimmy Lee Hancock, Jr.
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Patent number: 9637244Abstract: Aircraft instrumentation systems and controllers are provided. An aircraft instrumentation system includes a display and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) status of each of a plurality of aircraft systems. The controller is further configured to generate, for each of the plurality of aircraft systems, a visual indicator that indicates the ECB status. The controller is yet further configured to generate an image arrangement that includes the visual indicator for each of the plurality of aircraft systems and to generate a signal that causes a display to present the image arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Carl Edward Wischmeyer, Frank Manochio
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Publication number: 20170088285Abstract: Aircraft instrumentation systems and controllers are provided. An aircraft instrumentation system includes a display and a controller. The controller is configured to monitor an electronic circuit breaker (ECB) status of each of a plurality of aircraft systems. The controller is further configured to generate, for each of the plurality of aircraft systems, a visual indicator that indicates the ECB status. The controller is yet further configured to generate an image arrangement that includes the visual indicator for each of the plurality of aircraft systems and to generate a signal that causes a display to present the image arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2015Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Carl Edward Wischmeyer, Frank Manochio
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Publication number: 20160288923Abstract: A system is provided that includes a detachable mounting apparatus. The detachable mounting apparatus is configured to be secured on an aircraft. The detachable mounting apparatus includes a detection system and a warning system. The detection system can detect objects in proximity to the aircraft and generate a detection signal when an object is detected in proximity to the aircraft. The warning system can generate at least one alarm signal that is perceptible outside the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Hausmann, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Robert O'Dell, Jimmy Lee Hancock, JR.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING, RECORDING AND/OR REPORTING INCIDENTS IN PROXIMITY OF AN AIRCRAFT
Publication number: 20160150195Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for monitoring, recording and/or reporting information about incidents that occur within proximity of an aircraft. When an incident monitoring mode is activated, external imagers of the aircraft begin recording of video images outside the aircraft in a temporary buffer as pre-event video data. Motion sensors that detect movement in the vicinity of the aircraft, and movement sensors that detect movement of the aircraft are also enabled. When a sensor detects a trigger event, an incident report file (IRF) is saved that includes the pre-event video data that is stored in the temporary buffer. Post-event video images are then recorded in the IRF as post-event video data until a condition occurs. Alarm signals that are perceptible outside the aircraft, and an incident report message can be generated and communicated to an external computer to indicate that an incident has occurred in proximity of the aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Jeffrey Dean Good, Michael Marsden, Jason Meade, Frank Manochio, Michael Knight, James Ward -
Publication number: 20160090194Abstract: A system for providing visual feedback in an aircraft having an actuatable component includes a controller providing automatic control of the actuatable component in an automatic mode and permitting manual control of the actuatable component in a manual mode. A handle assembly is in communication with the actuatable component to provide manual control of the actuatable component in the manual mode. The system also includes a light panel integrated with the handle assembly, in communication with said controller, and configured to selectively illuminate to inform a user of the mode of the actuatable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason A. Meade, Gary M. Freeman
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Publication number: 20160083111Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft on the ground and an obstacle using a three-dimensional visual indication of the area or plane of winglets on the wingtips of the aircraft. The method includes receiving a video image from a camera positioned in one of the winglets, the video image representing a field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass along a present heading of the aircraft. Next a processor determines a three-dimensional area or plane within the field of view through which the winglet of the aircraft will pass. An overlay is displayed within the field of view to assist the pilot in avoiding collisions with obstacles within the field of view.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: SECURAPLANE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Robert O'Dell, Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Michael Boost
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Publication number: 20150353204Abstract: A display system for use in a flight deck of an aircraft is disclosed herein. The flight deck has an instrument panel. The display system includes, but is not limited to, a display screen that is adapted for mounting to the instrument panel and that is configured to extend along substantially an entire lateral length of the instrument panel without any discontinuity of display capability. The display system includes, but is not limited to, a plurality of image sources associated with the display screen. The plurality of image sources is configured to cause a plurality of images to appear on the display screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2014Publication date: December 10, 2015Applicant: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Frank Manochio, Jason Meade, Charles Michaels
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Publication number: 20150206438Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to methods and systems for avoiding a collision between an aircraft and an obstacle when the aircraft is being moved on a ground surface via a ground vehicle. When a processor onboard the aircraft determines that the obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, the processor generates a warning generator signal, which causes an apparatus to communicate a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle to warn the operator of the obstacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventors: Michael Marsden, Frank Manochio, James Ward, Michael Knight, Jason Meade, Jeff Good
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Publication number: 20150206439Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to avoiding a collision between an aircraft and an obstacle when the aircraft is being moved on a ground surface via a ground vehicle. Sensors can be mounted in and/or on the aircraft. The sensors can detect obstacles located in proximity to the aircraft and can communicate information to a processor onboard the aircraft. When the processor determines that an obstacle is located in proximity to the aircraft, the processor generates a warning generator signal, which causes an apparatus to communicate a warning signal that is perceptible to an operator of the ground vehicle to warn the operator of the obstacle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Michael L. Marsden, Frank Manochio, James T. Ward, Michael D. Knight, Jason A. Meade, Jeff Good
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Publication number: 20140306862Abstract: A display system is disclosed herein. The display system includes, but is not limited to, a rear projection screen. The display system further includes, but is not limited to, a first projector arranged to project a first image on the rear projection screen. The display system further includes a second projector arranged to project a second image on the rear projection screen. The display system still further includes a processor that is operatively coupled with the first projector and the second projector. The processor is configured to control the first projector to project the first image and to control the second projector to project the second image, and is further configured to align the second image with the first image in an overlaying manner so as to create the appearance of a single image, a portion of the second image being substantially identical to a portion of the first image.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Gulfstream Aerospace CorporationInventor: Frank Manochio