Patents by Inventor Ken E. Young

Ken E. Young 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).

  • Launch lock system with increased release clearance in all directions
    Patent number: 11987393
    Abstract: A launch lock system includes a first portion rigidly coupled to the second portion in a first state and the first portion movable in all directions relative to the second portion in a second state. The launch lock system includes a fastener subassembly coupled to the second portion, and the fastener subassembly is movable relative to the second portion from a first position to a second position. The launch lock system includes at least one pivot arm subassembly having a pivot arm movable between a first position and a second position. The pivot arm is coupled to the first portion in the first position. In the first state, the pivot arm is in the first position and cooperates with the fastener subassembly in the first position, and in the second state, the pivot arm is uncoupled from the first portion and the fastener subassembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Barber, Ken E. Young, Timothy Hindle
  • LAUNCH LOCK SYSTEM WITH INCREASED RELEASE CLEARANCE IN ALL DIRECTIONS
    Publication number: 20220017243
    Abstract: A launch lock system includes a first portion rigidly coupled to the second portion in a first state and the first portion movable in all directions relative to the second portion in a second state. The launch lock system includes a fastener subassembly coupled to the second portion, and the fastener subassembly is movable relative to the second portion from a first position to a second position. The launch lock system includes at least one pivot arm subassembly having a pivot arm movable between a first position and a second position. The pivot arm is coupled to the first portion in the first position. In the first state, the pivot arm is in the first position and cooperates with the fastener subassembly in the first position, and in the second state, the pivot arm is uncoupled from the first portion and the fastener subassembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2020
    Publication date: January 20, 2022
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Barber, Ken E. Young, Timothy Hindle
  • Methods and systems for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool
    Patent number: 8087315
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool. The gimbal system includes a gimbal assembly that includes a payload socket arranged to attach a payload device to the gimbal assembly. The payload socket is preferably arranged to allow any of a plurality of payload devices to attach to and detach from the payload socket without requiring use of a mechanical tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Emray R. Goossen, Ken E. Young
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ATTACHING AND DETACHING A PAYLOAD DEVICE TO AND FROM, RESPECTIVELY, A GIMBAL SYSTEM WITHOUT REQUIRING USE OF A MECHANICAL TOOL
    Publication number: 20080210025
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for attaching and detaching a payload device to and from, respectively, a gimbal system without requiring use of a mechanical tool. The gimbal system includes a gimbal assembly that includes a payload socket arranged to attach a payload device to the gimbal assembly. The payload socket is preferably arranged to allow any of a plurality of payload devices to attach to and detach from the payload socket without requiring use of a mechanical tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2007
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Emray R. Goossen, Ken E. Young