Patents by Inventor James Haley
James Haley 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).
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Patent number: 11890808Abstract: A method and a system for digital image correlation and thermal monitoring during directed energy deposition are provided. The method and the system include global off-axis 3D mapping of surfaces features at high frame rates using the natural surface roughness of the additive build. Infrared thermography is projected onto these surface features to record the thermo-mechanical history of the finished component. As set forth herein, the method and the system provide a low-cost solution to monitoring and optimizing the unique temporal artifacts induced by complex scan strategies.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: UT-BATTELLE, LLCInventors: James Haley, Ryan Dehoff, Vincent C. Paquit, Samuel C. Leach
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Patent number: 11577944Abstract: A small-footprint level wind system enabling a winch to accept and operate tension members of differing sizes, simplifying the system, and reducing the system weight. Comprising an elongate support, a leadscrew, a guide substantially supported by the support, the guide adapted to accept a tension member. The guide designed to move along the support and to transfer tension member forces onto the support. Further comprising a motor, adapted to apply a motive onto the leadscrew, a shuttle connected the guide and leadscrew and adapted to transfer the motive force to the guide, moving the guide along the support. In many embodiments more than one component share the same longitudinal axis. Another aspect is providing direct tension member metering and load sensing within the guide. Another embodiment provides a load-bearing leadscrew without an additional support, instead having a direct connection between guide and leadscrew.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Inventors: James Haley, Joshua Eaton
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Publication number: 20220193990Abstract: A method and a system for digital image correlation and thermal monitoring during directed energy deposition are provided. The method and the system include global off-axis 3D mapping of surfaces features at high frame rates using the natural surface roughness of the additive build. Infrared thermography is projected onto these surface features to record the thermo-mechanical history of the finished component. As set forth herein, the method and the system provide a low-cost solution to monitoring and optimizing the unique temporal artifacts induced by complex scan strategies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2020Publication date: June 23, 2022Inventors: James Haley, Ryan Dehoff, Vincent C. Paquit, Samuel C. Leach
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Publication number: 20210403296Abstract: A small-footprint level wind system enabling a winch to accept and operate tension members of differing sizes, simplifying the system, and reducing the system weight. Comprising an elongate support, a leadscrew, a guide substantially supported by the support, the guide adapted to accept a tension member. The guide designed to move along the support and to transfer tension member forces onto the support. Further comprising a motor, adapted to apply a motive onto the leadscrew, a shuttle connected the guide and leadscrew and adapted to transfer the motive force to the guide, moving the guide along the support. In many embodiments more than one component share the same longitudinal axis. Another aspect is providing direct tension member metering and load sensing within the guide. Another embodiment provides a load-bearing leadscrew without an additional support, instead having a direct connection between guide and leadscrew.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: James Haley, Joshua Eaton
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Publication number: 20210130144Abstract: A lightweight winch has the motor assembly centered with a housing within the winch drum where it may be easily accessed and removed from the winch drum. The winch comprises an improved, non-load bearing level wind mechanism for evenly winding cable about the winch drum. And a small-footprint level wind system having elongate support, a leadscrew, a guide substantially supported by the support, the guide adapted to accept a tension member. The guide designed to move along the support and to transfer tension member forces onto the support. Further comprising a motor, adapted to apply a motive onto the leadscrew, a shuttle connected the guide and leadscrew and adapted to transfer the motive force to the guide, moving the guide along the support. Also provides direct tension member metering and load sensing within the guide, and a load-bearing leadscrew having a direct connection between guide and leadscrew.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: James A. Haley, Joshua A. Eaton
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Patent number: 10889475Abstract: A lightweight winch suitable for industrial applications has the motor assembly self-centered with a housing within the winch drum where it may be easily accessed and removed from the winch drum. The winch drum is supported by a bearing means capable of bearing heavy loads in addition to contributing to a compact profile of the winch. The winch comprises an improved, non-load bearing levelwind mechanism for evenly winding cable about the winch drum.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: James A. Haley, Joshua A. Eaton
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Patent number: 10689101Abstract: The present disclosure describes an indirect motor drive train for RC vehicles. Example embodiments include RC vehicles such as helicopters (and more specifically quadcopters) with a housing and housing arms that extend radially from the housing. Protected within each housing arm is a motor and indirect drive train. In operation, the drive train may include a first gear and a second gear with corresponding teeth that mesh together to translate motion from the motor axis to a propeller axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: Horizon Hobby, LLCInventors: James Haley, David Eichstedt
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Patent number: 10683196Abstract: A portable, lightweight, and low relief profile turntable is equipped for the universal mounting of different winches and winch-type apparatus suitable for use on the deck of a ship or other surface. The turntable is capable of mounting to an increased number of potential locations on deck where it may be easily manipulated to achieve a useful direction and an optical fleet angle.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionInventors: Joshua A. Eaton, James A. Haley
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Patent number: 10661882Abstract: A radio-controlled (RC) aircraft has a wing lock and disconnect mechanism. The RC aircraft has a structural member and a wing that disconnects from a fuselage. The RC aircraft has a lock mechanism, a wing structural member recess, a fuselage structural member recess, a lock recess, and an aperture. The lock mechanism couples to the wing and is adapted to fit within the lock recess of the fuselage. The wing structural member receives the structural member. The fuselage structural members recess corresponds to the wing structural member recess. The lock recess receives the lock mechanism. The wing disconnects from the fuselage by unlocking the lock mechanism. The structural member fits within the wing structural member recess and the fuselage structural member recess.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Horizon Hobby, LLCInventors: James Haley, Mike McConville, Aaron Shell, Chris Huhn, Dustin Buescher
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Patent number: 10578439Abstract: Example implementations may relate to an RC vehicle with a receiver and an inertial measurement unit. In particular, the RC vehicle may include vehicle controller circuitry that works together with the inertial measurement unit to instruct the receiver to enter a bind mode when the RC vehicle is rotated, oriented, or positioned in a certain way. In an example embodiment, the RC vehicle may instruct the receiver to enter a bind mode when the RC vehicle is first powered on and is rotated 180 degrees in a certain direction, such as from upright to upside-down.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Horizon Hobby, LLCInventors: James Haley, Damon Hoyda, Brian James
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Patent number: 10472912Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for determining the retraction rate of a coring bit based on sensed environmental factors associated with coring operations. In certain embodiments, a downhole tool is positioned in a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation, coring operations are commenced by rotating a coring bit of the downhole tool and extending the rotating coring bit into a first location along a sidewall of the wellbore, a first environmental factor associated with the coring operations at the first location is sensed, and a rate of retraction of the coring bit at the first location is determined based on the first sensed environmental factor.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 12, 2019Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Caleb James Haley, Johnathan Adam Wallis, Ali Mamdouh Osman, Robert L. Jeffries, Andrea Caines
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Publication number: 20180364049Abstract: Example implementations may relate to an RC vehicle with a receiver and an inertial measurement unit. In particular, the RC vehicle may include vehicle controller circuitry that works together with the inertial measurement unit to instruct the receiver to enter a bind mode when the RC vehicle is rotated, oriented, or positioned in a certain way. In an example embodiment, the RC vehicle may instruct the receiver to enter a bind mode when the RC vehicle is first powered on and is rotated 180 degrees in a certain direction, such as from upright to upside-down.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2018Publication date: December 20, 2018Inventors: James Haley, Damon Hoyda, Brian James
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Patent number: 10094669Abstract: Example implementations may relate to an RC vehicle with a receiver and an inertial measurement unit. In particular, the RC vehicle may include vehicle controller circuitry that works together with the inertial measurement unit to instruct the receiver to enter a bind mode when the RC vehicle is rotated, oriented, or positioned in a certain way. In an example embodiment, the RC vehicle may instruct the receiver to enter a bind mode when the RC vehicle is first powered on and is rotated 180 degrees in a certain direction, such as from upright to upside-down.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2015Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Horizon Hobby, LLCInventors: James Haley, Damon Hoyda, Brian James
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Publication number: 20180244507Abstract: A lightweight winch suitable for industrial applications has the motor assembly self-centered with a housing within the winch drum where it may be easily accessed and removed from the winch drum. The winch drum is supported by a bearing means capable of bearing heavy loads in addition to contributing to a compact profile of the winch. The winch comprises an improved, non-load bearing levelwind mechanism for evenly winding cable about the winch drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: James A. HALEY, Joshua A. EATON
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Publication number: 20180057136Abstract: Remote control aircraft may benefit from airframes with components that are easy to connect and disconnect. For example, during repair, storage, or transport, it is beneficial to disconnect a wing from a fuselage of a remote controlled aircraft. Systems and methods for connecting and disconnecting airframe components are described herein. For example, a snap-fit mechanism is used in some instances to provide a solid connection during operation or flight, and also to quickly and easily disconnect components at various times, such as during repair, storage, or transport. The snap-fit mechanism allows for a quick disconnect without the use of tools and without causing any loose parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: James Haley, Mike McConville, Aaron Shell, Chris Huhn, Dustin Buescher
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Publication number: 20170210464Abstract: The present disclosure describes an indirect motor drive train for RC vehicles. Example embodiments include RC vehicles such as helicopters (and more specifically quadcopters) with a housing and housing arms that extend radially from the housing. Protected within each housing arm is a motor and indirect drive train. In operation, the drive train may include a first gear and a second gear with corresponding teeth that mesh together to translate motion from the motor axis to a propeller axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: James Haley, David Eichstedt
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Patent number: D795967Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Horizon Hobby, LLCInventors: James Haley, Mirco Pecorari
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Patent number: D867470Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Horizon Hobby, LLCInventor: James Haley
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Patent number: D931814Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: HORIZON HOBBY, LLCInventors: James Haley, Adam Hong
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Patent number: D941770Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: HORIZON HOBBY, LLCInventors: James Haley, Adam Hong