Patents by Inventor Gonzalo E. Mendoza

Gonzalo E. Mendoza 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).

  • Two-mode tuned vibration absorber
    Patent number: 11215255
    Abstract: A bimodal tuned vibration absorber includes a first beam arranged lengthwise in a longitudinal direction. The first beam has an attachment mechanism adapted for mechanically coupling the first beam to a structure. A second beam is arranged lengthwise in a transverse direction, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The second beam is mechanically coupled to a first end of the first beam via a first connector. A third beam is arranged lengthwise in the transverse direction and is mechanically coupled to a second end of the first beam, opposite the first end, via a second connector. A two-mode tuned vibration absorber includes a first beam aligned longitudinally with a second beam. A connector is aligned longitudinally and disposed between the first beam and the second beam for mechanically coupling the first beam with the second beam. The connector is adapted for enhancing the bending mode of the two-mode tuned vibration absorber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventor: Gonzalo E. Mendoza
  • TWO-MODE TUNED VIBRATION ABSORBER
    Publication number: 20210025469
    Abstract: A bimodal tuned vibration absorber includes a first beam arranged lengthwise in a longitudinal direction. The first beam has an attachment mechanism adapted for mechanically coupling the first beam to a structure. A second beam is arranged lengthwise in a transverse direction, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The second beam is mechanically coupled to a first end of the first beam via a first connector. A third beam is arranged lengthwise in the transverse direction and is mechanically coupled to a second end of the first beam, opposite the first end, via a second connector. A two-mode tuned vibration absorber includes a first beam aligned longitudinally with a second beam. A connector is aligned longitudinally and disposed between the first beam and the second beam for mechanically coupling the first beam with the second beam. The connector is adapted for enhancing the bending mode of the two-mode tuned vibration absorber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventor: Gonzalo E. Mendoza
  • Yaw damping system and method for aircraft
    Patent number: 8874286
    Abstract: An alternative system for damping the dutch roll mode in an aircraft is provided using roll control surfaces. Classical yaw dampers for the dutch roll mode utilize the yaw control surfaces such as a rudder to dampen the dutch roll mode oscillations. An alternative damper is described that utilizes roll control surfaces such as spoilers or ailerons to dampen the dutch roll mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Textron Innovations, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Hagerott, Steven Klausmeyer, Gonzalo E. Mendoza
  • Yaw Damping System And Method For Aircraft
    Publication number: 20140114505
    Abstract: An alternative system for damping the dutch roll mode in an aircraft is provided using roll control surfaces. Classical yaw dampers for the dutch roll mode utilize the yaw control surfaces such as a rudder to dampen the dutch roll mode oscillations. An alternative damper is described that utilizes roll control surfaces such as spoilers or ailerons to dampen the dutch roll mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Hagerott, Steven Klausmeyer, Gonzalo E. Mendoza
  • Yaw damping system and method for aircraft
    Patent number: 8620492
    Abstract: An alternative system for damping the dutch roll mode in an aircraft is provided using roll control surfaces. Classical yaw dampers for the dutch roll mode utilize the yaw control surfaces such as a rudder to dampen the dutch roll mode oscillations. An alternative damper is described that utilizes roll control surfaces such as spoilers or ailerons to dampen the dutch roll mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Hagerott, Steven Klausmeyer, Gonzalo E. Mendoza
  • Yaw Damping System And Method For Aircraft
    Publication number: 20130226374
    Abstract: An alternative system for damping the dutch roll mode in an aircraft is provided using roll control surfaces. Classical yaw dampers for the dutch roll mode utilize the yaw control surfaces such as a rudder to dampen the dutch roll mode oscillations. An alternative damper is described that utilizes roll control surfaces such as spoilers or ailerons to dampen the dutch roll mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Steven G. Hagerott, Steven Klausmeyer, Gonzalo E. Mendoza