Patents by Inventor John M. Corney

John M. Corney 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).

  • Similar-redundant signal systems
    Patent number: 4532630
    Abstract: In a similar-redundant signal system employing two or more channels, the signals in the different channels below a predetermined frequency are equalized, the equalization preferably being performed digitally. The equalization reduces the slight differences between signals in the different channels in the absence of channel failure, and thus enables the thresholds for channel failure detection by comparison of the signals in different channels to be reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1982
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1985
    Assignee: Marconi Avionics Limited
    Inventor: John M. Corney
  • Redundant actuation system
    Patent number: 4447769
    Abstract: A redundant actuator system in which some of the sub-actuators have a lower force capability than the other sub-actuators. The lower force capability sub-actuators are controlled by a common electrical control circuit while the other sub-actuators are each independently controlled by separate control circuits. A plurality of hydraulic supplies power the sub-actuators, each supply powering one lower force capability sub-actuator, and at least one other sub-actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1982
    Date of Patent: May 8, 1984
    Assignee: Elliott Brothers (London) Limited
    Inventor: John M. Corney