Patents by Inventor Jean Pierre Garcia

Jean Pierre Garcia 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: 6704624
    Abstract: A device for controlling aircraft maneuvering units includes at least one control unit and a central computing unit. The control unit may be actuated by a pilot for issuing maneuvering commands. The central computing unit is capable of establishing control signals for at least one maneuvering unit from the maneuvering commands. Each central computing unit is being provided with its own failure detection system. The device further includes at least one backup electronic module respectively associated with a maneuvering unit and capable of also establishing control signals for this maneuvering unit from maneuvering commands. The electronic module lacks any failure detection system of its own, but it is connected to a central failure detection system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Airbus France
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Ortega, Jean-Pierre Garcia
  • Publication number: 20020116096
    Abstract: Device for controlling aircraft maneuvering units including:
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2002
    Publication date: August 22, 2002
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Ortega, Jean-Pierre Garcia
  • Patent number: 6296325
    Abstract: A method is provided for arranging the components and power connection points within an electromechanical braking system architecture in order to better maintain isolation of the power busses, and thereby improve overall integrity of the system, while still meeting system redundancy, performance and safety requirements as in the past. In addition, a method is provided for connecting and efficiently using available power in emergency braking and parking modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2001
    Assignees: The B. F. Goodrich Company, Aerospatiale Matra Airbus
    Inventors: Lawrence F. Corio, Robert L. Brundrett, Mihai Ralea, Rollin W. Brown, Jean Pierre Garcia, Cedrick Lauzier