Patents by Inventor Jack W. Becker

Jack W. Becker 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).

  • Brush and commutator segment torquer motor
    Patent number: 4686397
    Abstract: A non-continuous brush and commutator segment torquer motor having a single radial air gap. The motor can be placed on the opposite side of the gimbal center line of a payload. This arrangement minimizes torquer mass, as well as providing greater clearance for the gimbal payload to travel through larger angular excursions. Hence, all payloads which are gimbal mounted, such as radar antennas, can be located closer to the gimbal center and can be driven through larger look angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: August 11, 1987
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Jack W. Becker