Patents by Inventor John Esterline

John Esterline 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: 10566928
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method for compensating an electronic oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A method may comprise segmenting test data received from an output signal of the oscillator and generating at least one correction voltage to thereby compensate the oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A system may comprise at least one multi-function segmented array compensation module configured to receive one or more output signals from an oscillator and generate one or more correction voltages to thereby compensate the oscillator for environmental parameters. The system may also comprise one or more sensors and a user EFC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Esterline Research and Design LLC
    Inventors: John Esterline, Alan Snavely, Terry Hitt
  • Patent number: 10075130
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method for compensating an electronic oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A method may comprise segmenting test data received from an output signal of the oscillator and generating at least one correction voltage to thereby compensate the oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A system may comprise at least one multi-function segmented array compensation module configured to receive one or more output signals from an oscillator and generate one or more correction voltages to thereby compensate the oscillator for environmental parameters. The system may also comprise one or more sensors and a user EFC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2018
    Assignee: Esterline Research and Design, LLC
    Inventors: John Esterline, Alan Snavely, Terry Hitt
  • Publication number: 20180076766
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method for compensating an electronic oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A method may comprise segmenting test data received from an output signal of the oscillator and generating at least one correction voltage to thereby compensate the oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A system may comprise at least one multi-function segmented array compensation module configured to receive one or more output signals from an oscillator and generate one or more correction voltages to thereby compensate the oscillator for environmental parameters. The system may also comprise one or more sensors and a user EFC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: John Esterline, Alan Snavely, Terry Hitt
  • Publication number: 20170324376
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a system and method for compensating an electronic oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A method may comprise segmenting test data received from an output signal of the oscillator and generating at least one correction voltage to thereby compensate the oscillator for one or more environmental parameters. A system may comprise at least one multi-function segmented array compensation module configured to receive one or more output signals from an oscillator and generate one or more correction voltages to thereby compensate the oscillator for environmental parameters. The system may also comprise one or more sensors and a user EFC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: John Esterline, Alan Snavely, Terry Hitt
  • Patent number: 9385653
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Publication number: 20150263672
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Patent number: 9092726
    Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling frequency output of an electronic oscillator to compensate for effects of a parameter experienced by the oscillator incorporate artificial neural network processing functionality for generating correction signals. A neural network processing module includes one or more neurons which receive one or more inputs corresponding to a parameter of an electronic oscillator, such as temperature. Weights are calculated and applied to inputs to the neurons of the neural network as part of a training process, wherein the weights help shape the output of the neural network processing module. The neural network may include a linear summation module configured to provide an output signal that is at least partially based on outputs of the one or more neurons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: John Esterline
  • Patent number: 9054635
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Publication number: 20130335158
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Patent number: 8525607
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Publication number: 20120223785
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: GREENRAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Patent number: 8188800
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline
  • Publication number: 20100117750
    Abstract: A crystal oscillator having a plurality of quartz crystals that are manufactured so that the directional orientation of the acceleration sensitivity vector is essentially the same for each crystal. This enables convenient mounting of the crystals to a circuit assembly with consistent alignment of the acceleration vectors. The crystals are aligned with the acceleration vectors in an essentially anti-parallel relationship and can be coupled to the oscillator circuit in either a series or parallel arrangement. Mounting the crystals in this manner substantially cancels the acceleration sensitivity of the composite resonator and oscillator, rendering it less sensitive to vibrational forces and shock events.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Applicant: Greenray Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Fry, Wayne Bolton, John Esterline