Patents by Inventor Fred Meyer

Fred Meyer 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).

  • Publication number: 20230365275
    Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices and related methods may include a propellant tank configured to store a propellant and to be placed into fluid communication with a portion of the target spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: James Garret Nicholson, Thomas Fred Meyer, Daniel Guadagnoli
  • Patent number: 11724826
    Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices and related methods may include a propellant tank configured to store a propellant and to be placed into fluid communication with a portion of the target spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James Garret Nicholson, Thomas Fred Meyer, Daniel Guadagnoli
  • Publication number: 20220002004
    Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices and related methods may include a propellant tank configured to store a propellant and to be placed into fluid communication with a portion of the target spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: James Garret Nicholson, Thomas Fred Meyer, Daniel Guadagnoli
  • Patent number: 11124318
    Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices and related methods may include a propellant tank configured to store a propellant and to be placed into fluid communication with a portion of the target spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
    Inventors: James Garret Nicholson, Thomas Fred Meyer, Daniel Guadagnoli
  • Patent number: 10515336
    Abstract: A material harmonization disposition system is provided to harmonize disparate material databases by identifying volumes of common database inventory parts and operating as a database authorizing tool for declaring and recording common inventory parts in categorized manner for disposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Meyer, Thao Phan, Edward F. Pozzi, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20190023421
    Abstract: Spacecraft servicing devices and related methods may include a propellant tank configured to store a propellant and to be placed into fluid communication with a portion of the target spacecraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: James Garret Nicholson, Thomas Fred Meyer, Daniel Guadagnoli
  • Publication number: 20170286900
    Abstract: A material harmonization disposition system is provided to harmonize disparate material databases by identifying volumes of common database inventory parts and operating as a database authorizing tool for declaring and recording common inventory parts in categorized manner for disposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Fred Meyer, Thao Phan, Edward F. Pozzi, JR.
  • Patent number: 9576266
    Abstract: A material harmonization disposition system is provided to harmonize disparate material databases by identifying volumes of common database inventory parts and operating as a database authorizing tool for declaring and recording common inventory parts in categorized manner for disposition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Meyer, Thao Phan, Edward F. Pozzi, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7448458
    Abstract: An electric drive for a vehicle or other machine having a rotatable drive mechanism, in which the torque output of an electric motor is coupled to drive a main generator through a planetary gear set, the electrical output of the main generator is supplied to the motor to drive the motor, and a reaction torque produced in the planetary gear set from the driving of the generator is coupled to drive the vehicle wheels or other motion means. The reaction torque produced in the planetary gear set in response to the generator torque is greater than the electric motor torque input. Start-up and make-up power for the electric motor are provided by an onboard battery recharged by an auxiliary onboard generator, or by the auxiliary onboard generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Inventor: John Fred Meyer
  • Publication number: 20050081293
    Abstract: A lifting mechanism is disclosed for a bed deck having a top surface where a user may lie thereon and a bottom surface. The bed deck is rotatably mounted to a bed platform having a recessed storage area. The bed deck can be moved from a horizontal to a non-horizontal position. The lifting mechanism is at least partially disposed in the recessed storage area and includes a torsion bar having a first end and a second end; a cam follower rigidly mounted to the torsion bar proximal to the first end; an anchor arm rigidly mounted to the torsion bar proximal to the second end; a mechanism for mounting the torsion bar with the bed platform; and a cam mounted to the bottom surface of the bed deck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Michelle Connell, Fred Meyer, Douglas Meyer, Frank O'Brein
  • Publication number: 20020170100
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Snowflake’ characterized by its strong, upright and short scapes; and dense corymbose racemes with numerous white-colored flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer, Marlene Estella Meyer
  • Publication number: 20020100090
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Sunburst’ characterized by its strong and upright scapes; dense corymbose racemes with numerous bright yellow-colored flowers; and glossy dark green leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer
  • Publication number: 20020100091
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Starlight’ characterized by its strong, upright and long scapes; and dense corymbose racemes with numerous white-colored flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Warlene Meyer, Fred Meyer, MARLENE ESTELLA MEYER
  • Publication number: 20020100089
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Sunset’ characterized by its strong, upright, and short scapes; dense corymbose racemes with numerous orange-colored flowers; and glossy dark green leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer, Marlene Estella Meyer
  • Publication number: 20020100092
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Blaze’ characterized by its strong, upright, and long scapes; dense corymbose racemes with numerous soft orange-colored flowers; and glossy dark green leaves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer, Marlene Estella Meyer
  • Patent number: PP12850
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Starlight’ characterized by its strong, upright and long scapes; and dense corymbose racemes with numerous white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer
  • Patent number: PP13154
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Sunset’ characterized by its strong, upright, and short scapes; dense corymbose racemes with numerous orange-colored flowers; and glossy dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer
  • Patent number: PP13200
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Snowflake’ characterized by its strong, upright and short scapes; and dense corymbose racemes with numerous white-colored flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer
  • Patent number: PP13298
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Sunburst’ characterized by its strong and upright scapes; dense corymbose racemes with numerous bright yellow-colored flowers; and glossy dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer
  • Patent number: PP13314
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ornithogalum plant named ‘Chesapeake Blaze’ characterized by its strong, upright, and long scapes; dense corymbose racemes with numerous soft orange-colored flowers; and glossy dark green leaves.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Robert Griesbach, Fred Meyer