Patents by Inventor James J. Jordan
James J. Jordan 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: 8387501Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly severing a decoy towline extending from an aircraft by a mechanical spring actuated cutting blade and a thermal fuse type of release mechanism eliminating a pyrotechnic actuation device. The cutting blade is biased toward cutting engagement with the towline by a preloaded coil compression spring retained in the loaded position by a length of a polymer cord. The polymer cord has a heater wire wrapped about a portion of the cord which is connected to a DC voltage supply. The heater wire melts the cords when electrically connected to the DC power supply which releases the restraint on the spring which then drives the cutting blade into severing engagement with the towline.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: James J. Jordan, Daniel J. Murphy, Douglas A. Fisher, Jr., Tyler Forbes
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Publication number: 20100257983Abstract: A method and apparatus for rapidly severing a decoy towline extending from an aircraft by a mechanical spring actuated cutting blade and a thermal fuse type of release mechanism eliminating a pyrotechnic actuation device. The cutting blade is biased toward cutting engagement with the towline by a preloaded coil compression spring retained in the loaded position by a length of a polymer cord. The polymer cord has a heater wire wrapped about a portion of the cord which is connected to a DC voltage supply. The heater wire melts the cords when electrically connected to the DC power supply which releases the restraint on the spring which then drives the cutting blade into severing engagement with the towline.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2009Publication date: October 14, 2010Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC.Inventors: James J. Jordan, Daniel J. Murphy, Douglas A. Fisher, JR., Tyler Forbes
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Patent number: 6935650Abstract: An improved fifth wheel hitch for attaching a trailer to a towing vehicle. The hitch includes an outer box support frame having two rails for mounting the trailer hitch to the towing vehicle, a spherical bearing mounted in the frame having a ball joint, and a latch assembly affixed to the spherical bearing to allow the assembly to have two degrees of movement, and a head body. The latch assembly comprises a base plate, a jaw fixed at a first elevation, and a vertically displaceable jaw. A means are provided to raise the vertically displaceable jaw above the level of the fixed jaw to allow release of the king pin latch. When the jaws are coplanar they capture the kingpin of a trailer, and safely lock the trailer to the hitch.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Curt Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: James E. Grinde, Karl L. Hacken, James J. Jordan
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Patent number: 6846000Abstract: An improved fifth wheel hitch for attaching a trailer to a towing vehicle. The hitch includes an outer box support frame having two rails for mounting the trailer hitch to the towing vehicle, a spherical bearing mounted in the frame having a ball joint, and a latch assembly affixed to the spherical bearing to allow the assembly to have two degrees of movement, and a head body. The latch assembly comprises a base plate, a jaw fixed at a first elevation, and a vertically displaceable jaw. A means are provided to raise the vertically displaceable jaw above the level of the fixed jaw to allow release of the king pin latch. When the jaws are coplanar they capture the kingpin of a trailer, and safely lock the trailer to the hitch.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2003Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Curt Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: James E. Grinde, Karl L. Hacken, James J. Jordan
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Patent number: 6779796Abstract: A decoy deployment and retrieval system includes an extensible boom and corresponding cradle or saddle for use in the retrieval of the towed decoy such that, upon retrieval, the extensible boom with its decoy captured in the cradle is retracted into a chamber so that the decoy can be deployed over and over again. In one embodiment, the decoy is both towed by, and controlled over, a fiber optic line in which a load cell is used to detect tension on the line to prevent damage, and a fiber optic rotary joint is utilized along with high voltage slip rings to permit electrical and optical coupling without backlash, fouling or damage to the line.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: August 24, 2004Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, James J. Jordan, John Russotti
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Publication number: 20040145151Abstract: An improved fifth wheel hitch for attaching a trailer to a towing vehicle. The hitch includes an outer box support frame having two rails for mounting the trailer hitch to the towing vehicle, a spherical bearing mounted in the frame having a ball joint, and a latch assembly affixed to the spherical bearing to allow the assembly to have two degrees of movement, and a head body. The latch assembly comprises a base plate, a jaw fixed at a first elevation, and a vertically displaceable jaw. A means are provided to raise the vertically displaceable jaw above the level of the fixed jaw to allow release of the king pin latch. When the jaws are coplanar they capture the kingpin of a trailer, and safely lock the trailer to the hitch.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2003Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: QA1 Precision Products, Inc.Inventors: James E. Grinde, Karl L. Hacken, James J. Jordan
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Publication number: 20040145118Abstract: A decoy deployment and retrieval system includes an extensible boom and corresponding cradle or saddle for use in the retrieval of the towed decoy such that, upon retrieval, the extensible boom with its decoy captured in the cradle is retracted into a chamber so that the decoy can be deployed over and over again. In one embodiment, the decoy is both towed by, and controlled over, a fiber optic line in which a load cell is used to detect tension on the line to prevent damage, and a fiber optic rotary joint is utilized along with high voltage slip rings to permit electrical and optical coupling without backlash, fouling or damage to the line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: July 29, 2004Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information and electronic Systems Integration, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, James J. Jordan, John Russotti
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Patent number: 6683555Abstract: A fast deployment and retrieval system permits the rapid deployment of a decoy in seconds in response to an incoming threat, thus eliminating the necessity of pre-deployment, with retrieval permitting reeling in and deployment of the decoy a number of times during a mission in response to threats, and a commensurate reduction in life cycle cost. Upon detection of an incoming threat by a warning receiver, a controller coupled to a transmission releases a brake that is utilized to control the speed of deployment, whereas upon retrieval, the transmission drives a motor for retrieval of the decoy. The system is thus reusable, fast reacting, and also minimizes range penalty considerations because the decoy is only deployed when needed. In one embodiment, the system accommodates both a towing cable and a fiber-optic signal cable in which apparatus for unwinding of the cables is mechanically ganged together so that the cables pay out at the same rate.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, James J. Jordan, John Russotti
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Patent number: 6672543Abstract: Recovery of a towed body, in one embodiment in the form of a decoy which is initially stowed in a receptacle or canister and which is allowed to pay out behind an aircraft on a towing cable wrapped around a spindle, is accomplished by snaring or lassoing a portion of the towing cable and by dragging it to a further spindle which is driven so as to cause the lasso and a portion of the towing cable to wind up around the driven spindle. When a sufficient amount of the cable is wound around the driven spindle, the cable end secured to the canister is severed to allow all of the rest of the towing cable to be wound up. In one embodiment, a telescoping saddle or docking cradle is provided which extends from the canister to receive the retracted towed body so that it may be secured to the moving vehicle from whence it can be recovered, refurbished, and redeployed.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2001Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronics Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, James J. Jordan, John Russotti
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Publication number: 20030122699Abstract: A fast deployment and retrieval system permits the rapid deployment of a decoy in seconds in response to an incoming threat, thus eliminating the necessity of pre-deployment, with retrieval permitting reeling in and deployment of the decoy a number of times during a mission in response to threats, and a commensurate reduction in life cycle cost. Upon detection of an incoming threat by a warning receiver, a controller coupled to a transmission releases a brake that is utilized to control the speed of deployment, whereas upon retrieval, the transmission drives a motor for retrieval of the decoy. The system is thus reusable, fast reacting, and also minimizes range penalty considerations because the decoy is only deployed when needed. In one embodiment, the system accommodates both a towing cable and a fiber-optic signal cable in which apparatus for unwinding of the cables is mechanically ganged together so that the cables pay out at the same rate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2002Publication date: July 3, 2003Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information Electronic Systems Integration, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, James J. Jordan, John Russotti
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Publication number: 20030071164Abstract: Recovery of a towed body, in one embodiment in the form of a decoy which is initially stowed in a receptacle or canister and which is allowed to pay out behind an aircraft on a towing cable wrapped around a spindle, is accomplished by snaring or lassoing a portion of the towing cable and by dragging it to a further spindle which is driven so as to cause the lasso and a portion of the towing cable to wind up around the driven spindle. When a sufficient amount of the cable is wound around the driven spindle, the cable end secured to the canister is severed to allow all of the rest of the towing cable to be wound up. In one embodiment, a telescoping saddle or docking cradle is provided which extends from the canister to receive the retracted towed body so that it may be secured to the moving vehicle from whence it can be recovered, refurbished, and redeployed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Carlson, James J. Jordan, John Russotti
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Patent number: 4010162Abstract: Substituted phenanthroline pigments having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or anthraquinonyl, are strong bright yellow to brown in shade and exhibit outstanding fastness to light.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 1975Date of Patent: March 1, 1977Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventor: James J. Jordan, Jr.
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Patent number: 3935226Abstract: Substituted phenanthroline pigments having the formula ##SPC1##Wherein X is hydrogen or methyl.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 1974Date of Patent: January 27, 1976Assignee: Allied Chemical CorporationInventor: James J. Jordan, Jr.