Patents by Inventor John Bouchard

John Bouchard 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).

  • Apparatus and method for reducing gyro activation time
    Patent number: 4648284
    Abstract: The apparatus and method for reducing gyro activation time is to be used with a gyroscope including a float floated within an outer case. An electromagnetic suspension is provided for maintaining the float at an equilibrium position within the outer case. In accordance with the present invention, the centering force is increased and the activation time decreased by selectively disabling one of the electromagnets in the suspension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 1984
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Northrop Corporation
    Inventors: John Bouchard, Robin Ray