Patents by Inventor John C. Walters

John C. Walters 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: 11939984
    Abstract: Compressors having multi-speed gearboxes are disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a fluid channel to convey a fluid, a compressor fluidly coupled to the fluid channel, a gearbox operatively coupled to the compressor, the gearbox to control the compressor using a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio different from the first gear ratio to vary a flow rate of fluid in the fluid channel, and clutches to vary the gearbox between the first gear ratio and the second gear ratio.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Inventors: Mark J. Robuck, Scott H. Bouwer, John C. Walters, Steve G. Mackin
  • Publication number: 20230038989
    Abstract: An example transmission comprising a lubricant feed passageway to receive lubricant; an input shaft having a cavity that defines a shaft collection trough to receive the lubricant from the lubricant feed passageway, the input shaft defining a radial passageway to enable the lubricant to flow from the shaft collection trough to an exterior surface of the input shaft; and a carrier to receive at least a portion of the input shaft, the carrier defining a carrier collection trough and channels formed in the carrier to distribute the lubricant to at least one of rotating components or non-rotating components in the carrier, the carrier collection trough to receive the lubricant from the shaft collection trough via the radial passageway in response to the input shaft rotating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: John C. Walters, Mark J. Robuck, Todd T. Harder, Eric A. Kaiser
  • Publication number: 20220349410
    Abstract: Compressors having multi-speed gearboxes are disclosed. The apparatus comprises: a fluid channel to convey a fluid, a compressor fluidly coupled to the fluid channel, a gearbox operatively coupled to the compressor, the gearbox to control the compressor using a first gear ratio and a second gear ratio different from the first gear ratio to vary a flow rate of fluid in the fluid channel, and clutches to vary the gearbox between the first gear ratio and the second gear ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Mark J. Robuck, Scott H. Bouwer, John C. Walters, Steve G. Mackin
  • Patent number: 11117681
    Abstract: Test systems and methods for testing hover flight of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). In one embodiment, a test system includes a winch having a cable, and a mounting tree assembly configured to attach to the cable of the winch and to attach to the UAV. The winch is configured to restrain an altitude of the UAV during hover flight while the mounting tree assembly permits five degrees of freedom for the UAV.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Sean C. Magonigal, James B. Dryfoos, Jeffrey S. Bender, John C. Walters
  • Publication number: 20210016902
    Abstract: Test systems and methods for testing hover flight of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). In one embodiment, a test system includes a winch having a cable, and a mounting tree assembly configured to attach to the cable of the winch and to attach to the UAV. The winch is configured to restrain an altitude of the UAV during hover flight while the mounting tree assembly permits five degrees of freedom for the UAV.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Sean C. Magonigal, James B. Dryfoos, Jeffrey S. Bender, John C. Walters
  • Patent number: 6652021
    Abstract: A vehicle headliner assembly includes a first structural member cooperating with a second structural member to form air ducts between them. A portion of the first structural member is covered by a decorative cover that presents an appearance surface to the vehicle passenger compartment. Integrally formed in the second structural member are an energy absorbing structure and an attachment structure. Thus, the headliner assembly eliminates the need for separate air ducts, separate energy absorbing material, and separate wiring harness and hose clamps. The headliner assembly is also configured to facilitate attachment of passenger compartment devices such as grab handles, without the use of separate fasteners or retainers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Michael C. Dykman, John C. Walters, Jason P. Whitman
  • Patent number: 6451232
    Abstract: A method for forming a headliner assembly includes forming a main body having a periphery, and a shape corresponding to a desired shape of the headliner assembly; positioning the main body in a mold having a recess; closing the mold; and injecting foam into the recess to simultaneously form an energy absorbing member and join the energy absorbing member to the main body proximate the periphery of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Lear Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Barber, John C. Walters, Brian H. Scholfield
  • Publication number: 20010042935
    Abstract: A method for forming a headliner assembly includes forming a main body having a periphery, and a shape corresponding to a desired shape of the headliner assembly; positioning the main body in a mold having a recess; closing the mold; and injecting foam into the recess to simultaneously form an energy absorbing member and join the energy absorbing member to the main body proximate the periphery of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Publication date: November 22, 2001
    Inventors: SCOTT A. BARBER, JOHN C. WALTERS, BRIAN H. SCHOLFIELD