Patents by Inventor James F. Kuhn

James F. Kuhn 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).

  • Patent number: 10487882
    Abstract: A double knuckle coupling suitable for transmitting torque applied to a first input shaft to a second shaft wherein the coupling accommodates angular changes between the shafts. Additionally, the disclosure describes an improved mud motor transmission incorporating the coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: LORD Corporation
    Inventors: James F. Kuhn, Keith R. Ptak
  • Publication number: 20170045090
    Abstract: A double knuckle coupling suitable for transmitting torque applied to a first input shaft to a second shaft wherein the coupling accommodates angular changes between the shafts. Additionally, the disclosure describes an improved mud motor transmission incorporating the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: James F. KUHN, Keith R. PTAK
  • Publication number: 20150167399
    Abstract: A coupling suitable for transmitting torque applied to a first input to a second input shaft wherein the coupling accommodates angular changes between the input shafts. Additionally, the disclosure describes an improved mud motor transmission incorporating the coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: James F. Kuhn, Gerald P. Whiteford, Gregg Cune, Jonathan M. Owens, Keith R. Ptak
  • Publication number: 20110204882
    Abstract: Methods/systems for monitoring an aircraft propulsion system is described. The measurement system/method provides for accurate and precise monitoring of rotating members in an aircraft vehicle propulsion system. The measuring system/method provides for a high reliability aircraft in which the propulsion dynamically rotating drive shaft system and couplings are monitored in real time. The vehicular measuring system utilizes multiple positional sensors to provide highly reliable and precise determination of the dynamic characteristics of the rotating sensor target components of the aircraft system. The relative position of the sensors is rigidly fixed externally from the rotating targets with a structural frame. The measuring system provides a misalignment measurement of the propulsion system drive shaft flexible coupling which relates to a critical performance of rotating shaft coupling in the operation of an aircraft vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, James F. Kuhn, Mark R. Jolly, Steve C. Southward, Askari Badre-Alam, Leslie P. Fowler, Matthew Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7925392
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring rotating shaft shafts and couplings in an aircraft propulsion system is described. The measurement system/method provides for accurate and precise monitoring of a rotating shaft flexible coupling in a fixed wing aircraft vehicle propulsion system. The measuring system/method provides for a high reliability short take off vertical landing fixed wing aircraft in which the vertical propulsion dynamically rotating drive shaft system and couplings are monitored in real time. The vehicular shaft coupling misalignment measuring system utilizes multiple positional sensors to provide highly reliable and precise determination of the dynamic characteristics of the rotating sensor target components of the propulsion system drive shaft. The relative position of the sensors is rigidly fixed externally from the rotating targets with a structural frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: LORD Corporation
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, James F. Kuhn, Mark R. Jolly, Steve C. Southward, Askari Badre-Alam, Leslie P. Fowler, Matthew Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20090055129
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring rotating shaft shafts and couplings in an aircraft propulsion system is described. The measurement system/method provides for accurate and precise monitoring of a rotating shaft flexible coupling in a fixed wing aircraft vehicle propulsion system. The measuring system/method provides for a high reliability short take off vertical landing fixed wing aircraft in which the vertical propulsion dynamically rotating drive shaft system and couplings are monitored in real time. The vehicular shaft coupling misalignment measuring system utilizes multiple positional sensors to provide highly reliable and precise determination of the dynamic characteristics of the rotating sensor target components of the propulsion system drive shaft. The relative position of the sensors is rigidly fixed externally from the rotating targets with a structural frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, James F. Kuhn, Mark R. Jolly, Steve C. Southward, Askari Badre-Alam, Leslie P. Fowler, Matthew Ferguson
  • Patent number: 7389162
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring rotating shaft shafts and couplings in an aircraft propulsion system is described. The measurement system/method provides for accurate and precise monitoring of a rotating shaft flexible coupling in a fixed wing aircraft vehicle propulsion system. The measuring system/method provides for a high reliability short take off vertical landing fixed wing aircraft in which the vertical propulsion dynamically rotating drive shaft system and couplings are monitored in real time. The vehicular shaft coupling misalignment measuring system utilizes multiple positional sensors to provide highly reliable and precise determination of the dynamic characteristics of the rotating sensor target components of the propulsion system drive shaft. The relative position of the sensors is rigidly fixed externally from the rotating targets with a structural frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, James F. Kuhn, Mark R. Jolly, Steve C. Southward, Askari Badre-Alam, Leslie P. Fowler
  • Patent number: 6954685
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring rotating shaft shafts and couplings in an aircraft propulsion system is described. The measurement system/method provides for accurate and precise monitoring of a rotating shaft flexible coupling in a fixed wing aircraft vehicle propulsion system. The measuring system/method provides for a high reliability short take off vertical landing fixed wing aircraft in which the vertical propulsion dynamically rotating drive shaft system and couplings are monitored in real time. The vehicular shaft coupling misalignment measuring system utilizes multiple positional sensors to provide highly reliable and precise determination of the dynamic characteristics of the rotating sensor target components of the propulsion system drive shaft. The relative position of the sensors is rigidly fixed externally from the rotating targets with a structural frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, James F. Kuhn, Mark R. Jolly, Steve C. Southward, Askari Badre-Alam, Leslie P. Fowler
  • Publication number: 20040024499
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring rotating shaft shafts and couplings in an aircraft propulsion system is described. The measurement system/method provides for accurate and precise monitoring of a rotating shaft flexible coupling in a fixed wing aircraft vehicle propulsion system. The measuring system/method provides for a high reliability short take off vertical landing fixed wing aircraft in which the vertical propulsion dynamically rotating drive shaft system and couplings are monitored in real time. The vehicular shaft coupling misalignment measuring system utilizes multiple positional sensors to provide highly reliable and precise determination of the dynamic characteristics of the rotating sensor target components of the propulsion system drive shaft. The relative position of the sensors is rigidly fixed externally from the rotating targets with a structural frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2003
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Applicant: Lord Corporation
    Inventors: Russell E. Altieri, James F. Kuhn, Mark R. Jolly, Steve C. Southward, Askari Badre-Alam, Leslie P. Fowler