Patents by Inventor Greg R. Luecke

Greg R. Luecke 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).

  • System for controlling energy through window
    Patent number: 5675487
    Abstract: Energy control system for a window comprises fenestration blinds, horizontal or vertical, disposed at the window and adjustable in angle to control solar radiation entering the window. First and second photovoltaic sensors are disposed proximate respective exterior and interior sides of the fenestration blinds for providing a signal representative of incident solar radiation at the respective exterior and interior sides. An electrical motor is can be disposed proximate the window and is operably connected to the fenestration blinds in a manner to controll the angle thereof. A microprocessor control device is provided for providing control signals to the motor to adjust the angle of the fenestration blinds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: James R. Patterson, Greg R. Luecke
  • Hub-mounted actuators for blade pitch collective control
    Patent number: 4555219
    Abstract: Blade collective pitch control is provided for a rotor system by rotary actuators located between adjacent blades. Each actuator is connected to the leading edge of one adjacent blade and the trailing edge of the other adjacent blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1985
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Philip A. E. Jeffery, Greg R. Luecke