Patents by Inventor Joseph M. Carlos

Joseph M. Carlos 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).

  • Method of making a composite sphere for a motion base simulator with a low center of gravity
    Patent number: 5437756
    Abstract: A simulator dome for a motion base simulator comprises one or more fiber reinforced outer layers, inner layers of a similar material and an intermediate core. The intermediate core is preferably a structural foam of variable density to allow selectively lowering the dome center of gravity to enhance the simulation capabilities of the motion system to simulate various flight maneuvers. By producing the dome from fiber reinforced polymer and using a core of variable density, a dome of unitary construction with no through fasteners is produced, having high strength for withstanding high G maneuvers without cracking or distortion, enhancing simulator effectiveness and increasing the accuracy of the simulated flight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Carlos, Thomas A. Carstensen, William J. Hall, Larry J. Osiecki
  • Composite sphere for a motion base simulator
    Patent number: 5182150
    Abstract: A simulator dome for a motion base simulator comprises one or more fiber reinforced outer layers, inner layers of a similar material and an intermediate core. The intermediate core is preferably a structural foam of variable density to allow selectively lowering the dome center of gravity to enhance the simulation capabilities of the motion system to simulate various flight maneuvers. By producing the dome from fiber reinforced polymer and using a core of variable density, a dome of unitary construction with no through fasteners is produced, having high strength for withstanding high G maneuvers without cracking or distortion, enhancing simulator effectiveness and increasing the accuracy of the simulated flight conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: United Technologies, Corp.
    Inventors: Joseph M. Carlos, Thomas A. Carstensen, William J. Hall, Larry J. Osiecki