Patents by Inventor Joseph B. Steffler

Joseph B. Steffler 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: 8474125
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting a heat sensitive component from high temperature, mechanical shock and moisture are provided. An enclosure includes an outer housing surrounding an inner cavity configured to receive a heat sensitive component therein, a cover configured to matingly engage the outer housing such that the inner cavity is sealed from an environment external to the enclosure, wherein at least one of the outer housing and the cover are formed from a ceramic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph B. Steffler
  • Patent number: 7952329
    Abstract: A system and methods for an avionics system are provided. The avionics system includes an enclosure, a recording device positioned within the enclosure, and an energy storage device positioned within the enclosure wherein the energy storage device electrically coupled to the recording device to supply electrical power to the recording device for a time period of greater than thirty seconds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Joseph B. Steffler
  • Publication number: 20110079426
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting a heat sensitive component from high temperature, mechanical shock and moisture are provided. An enclosure includes an outer housing surrounding an inner cavity configured to receive a heat sensitive component therein, a cover configured to matingly engage the outer housing such that the inner cavity is sealed from an environment external to the enclosure, wherein at least one of the outer housing and the cover are formed from a ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 7, 2011
    Inventor: Joseph B. Steffler
  • Patent number: 7875812
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting a heat sensitive component from high temperature, mechanical shock and moisture are provided. An enclosure includes an outer housing surrounding an inner cavity configured to receive a heat sensitive component therein, a cover configured to matingly engage the outer housing such that the inner cavity is sealed from an environment external to the enclosure, wherein at least one of the outer housing and the cover are formed from a ceramic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems, LLC
    Inventor: Joseph B. Steffler
  • Publication number: 20100103628
    Abstract: A system and methods for an avionics system are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph B. Steffler
  • Publication number: 20100025101
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for protecting a heat sensitive component from high temperature, mechanical shock and moisture are provided. An enclosure includes an outer housing surrounding an inner cavity configured to receive a heat sensitive component therein, a cover configured to matingly engage the outer housing such that the inner cavity is sealed from an environment external to the enclosure, wherein at least one of the outer housing and the cover are formed from a ceramic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventor: Joseph B. Steffler
  • Patent number: 5469365
    Abstract: A unit monitors power and reports to a central location. The unit receives an A/C power signal to be monitored, senses a zero crossing of the A/C power signal, and delays an interval so as to sample the A/C signal after a 90 degree phase delay after the zero crossing. Samples are stored in a static recording medium, such as an EEPROM. A processor detects anomalous conditions in the A/C signal using stored configuration values, and reports to a central location at a unit-dependant time after detecting an anomaly. The unit responds to commands from the central location and reports the recorded samples of the A/C power signal, as well as a contemporaneous value of the A/C power signal. The unit also receives and updates revised configuration values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Assignees: Customs Ideas, CPM
    Inventors: Jon M. Diekema, Joseph B. Steffler, Jerald W. Van Baren, Vincent Sancimino