Patents by Inventor Jason D. Steadele

Jason D. Steadele 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).

  • Shape memory alloy active hinge actuator
    Patent number: 11371491
    Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first hinge element configured to engage and secure to a fixed element; a second hinge element configured to engage and secure to a movable element and to pivot about an axis of rotation defined by a hinge pin passing through at least one bore of the first hinge element and at least one bore of the second hinge element; and a first shape memory alloy element disposed coaxially within a bore of the hinge pin; a first heating element disposed coaxially within the bore of the hinge pin and configured to heat the first shape memory alloy element, wherein the hinge pin includes a first flange configured to engage the first hinge element; and a second flange configured to engage the second hinge element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Jason D. Steadele, Frederick T. Calkins, Micheal A. Bass