Patents by Inventor Glenn C. Wilson

Glenn C. Wilson 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).

  • Flight recorder having integral reserve power supply within form factor of enclosure and method therefor
    Patent number: 8165730
    Abstract: A flight recorder includes an enclosure having a notch formed on one side or corner of the enclosure. An electronic interface is disposed within the enclosure. The electronic interface is coupled for receiving flight data, video data, and audio data. A memory unit is disposed within the enclosure and electrically connected to the electronic interface for storing the data. The memory unit contains a non-volatile memory device. A reserve power supply is physically disposed within the notch of the enclosure. The reserve power supply contains a rechargeable battery. A clamp secures the reserve power supply to the enclosure to make the reserve power supply removable from the enclosure. The reserve power supply has an electrical connector coupled to the enclosure for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. The reserve power supply and electrical connector physically reside within a form factor of the enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: L-3 Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Winterhalter, Glenn C. Wilson
  • Flight Recorder Having Integral Reserve Power Supply Within Form Factor of Enclosure and Method Therefor
    Publication number: 20090319102
    Abstract: A flight recorder includes an enclosure having a notch formed on one side or corner of the enclosure. An electronic interface is disposed within the enclosure. The electronic interface is coupled for receiving flight data, video data, and audio data. A memory unit is disposed within the enclosure and electrically connected to the electronic interface for storing the data. The memory unit contains a non-volatile memory device. A reserve power supply is physically disposed within the notch of the enclosure. The reserve power supply contains a rechargeable battery. A clamp secures the reserve power supply to the enclosure to make the reserve power supply removable from the enclosure. The reserve power supply has an electrical connector coupled to the enclosure for providing an operating voltage to the electronic interface and memory unit. The reserve power supply and electrical connector physically reside within a form factor of the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: L-3 COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael C. Winterhalter, Glenn C. Wilson