Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Davis

Kenneth J. Davis 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: 10717534
    Abstract: A headrest frame for a seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the headrest frame includes a main body portion having a stowed length; a top portion configured to assume a stowed position and a deployed position with respect to the main body portion, the deployed position defining a deployed length greater than the stowed length; and a deployment mechanism configured to urge the top portion into the deployed position from the stowed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert E. Duckert, Kenneth J Davis
  • Publication number: 20200189745
    Abstract: A headrest frame for a seat is disclosed. In various embodiments, the headrest frame includes a main body portion having a stowed length; a top portion configured to assume a stowed position and a deployed position with respect to the main body portion, the deployed position defining a deployed length greater than the stowed length; and a deployment mechanism configured to urge the top portion into the deployed position from the stowed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Robert E. Duckert, Kenneth J. Davis
  • Patent number: 10556525
    Abstract: An inertial lock assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, the inertial lock assembly includes a tracking rod oriented with respect to a longitudinal axis, a housing slidably disposed about the tracking rod, the housing including an inner surface having a first portion extending from an apex to a first end spaced longitudinally from the apex, a first sliding member slidably disposed about the tracking rod and within the housing proximate the first portion of the inner surface and a first binding member slidably disposed about the tracking rod and within the housing, the first binding member positioned between the apex and the first sliding member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Robert E. Duckert
  • Publication number: 20200001754
    Abstract: An inertial lock assembly is disclosed. In various embodiments, the inertial lock assembly includes a tracking rod oriented with respect to a longitudinal axis, a housing slidably disposed about the tracking rod, the housing including an inner surface having a first portion extending from an apex to a first end spaced longitudinally from the apex, a first sliding member slidably disposed about the tracking rod and within the housing proximate the first portion of the inner surface and a first binding member slidably disposed about the tracking rod and within the housing, the first binding member positioned between the apex and the first sliding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Robert E. Duckert
  • Patent number: 10155590
    Abstract: An override bypass assembly comprises a cable and a pulley wheel operably connected to the cable. The cable in operation rotates the pulley wheel when tension is applied to the cable. The override bypass assembly also comprises a telescoping cylinder assembly operably connected to the pulley wheel. The pulley wheel in operation moves the telescoping cylinder assembly to an unlocked position. The override bypass assembly further comprises a biasing mechanism operably connected to at least one of the pulley wheel and the telescoping cylinder assembly. The biasing mechanism in operation moves the telescoping cylinder to a locked position when tension applied to the cable is relieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Patent number: 10155591
    Abstract: A rotational brake assembly comprises: a swivel disc having an outer diameter and a plurality of locking holes proximate the outer diameter; a cam having an angled slot; a lifting pin located within the angled slot of the cam; and a rotational brake pin operably connected to the lifting pin. The cam in operation moves to at least one of a locked position and an unlocked position based on an input. The lifting pin in operation moves along the angled slot when the cam moves. The rotational brake pin in operation moves due to motion of the cam. The rotational brake pin in operation moves from an engaged position with the swivel disc to a disengaged position, when the cam moves from the locked to the unlocked position. The rotational brake pin in operation moves to the engaged position, when the cam moves to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Patent number: 10076975
    Abstract: A brake release may comprise a pulley frame including a fixed portion and a pivoting arm. A first pulley may be coupled to the pivoting arm of the pulley frame. A second pulley may be coupled to the fixed portion of the pulley frame. A cable may be disposed around the first pulley and the second pulley and may be coupled to a first brake and a second brake. A main lever arm may be coupled to the pivoting arm of the pulley frame. The main lever arm may be configured to move the first pulley away from the second pulley and to pull the cable to release the first brake and the second brake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Rob Jacobson, Kenneth J Davis
  • Patent number: 9908446
    Abstract: A seat locking mechanism comprises a plurality of positional brake mechanisms including a longitudinal brake assembly, a lateral brake assembly, and a rotational brake assembly; and an electric motor assembly operably connected to each of the plurality of positional brake mechanisms. The electric motor assembly comprises: a drive motor; a clutch system located between the drive motor and the plurality of positional brake mechanisms; and a solenoid operably connected to the clutch system. The solenoid in operation engages the clutch system to operably connect the electric motor to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms when the electric motor assembly is activated and disengages the clutch system to operably disconnect the electric motor to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms when the electric motor assembly is deactivated. The electric motor assembly in operation moves the plurality of positional brake mechanisms to at least one of a locked position and unlocked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Publication number: 20180043798
    Abstract: A brake release may comprise a pulley frame including a fixed portion and a pivoting arm. A first pulley may be coupled to the pivoting arm of the pulley frame. A second pulley may be coupled to the fixed portion of the pulley frame. A cable may be disposed around the first pulley and the second pulley and may be coupled to a first brake and a second brake. A main lever arm may be coupled to the pivoting arm of the pulley frame. The main lever arm may be configured to move the first pulley away from the second pulley and to pull the cable to release the first brake and the second brake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Rob Jacobson, Kenneth J. Davis
  • Patent number: 9849813
    Abstract: A seat locking mechanism comprises: a plurality of positional brake mechanisms including a longitudinal brake assembly, a lateral brake assembly, and a rotational brake assembly; and a carriage assembly operably connected to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms. The carriage assembly having a carriage tube and a carriage housing fixedly connected to the carriage tube. The carriage assembly in operation moves each of the plurality of positional brake mechanisms to at least one of a locked position and an unlocked position, when the carriage assembly rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Publication number: 20170297721
    Abstract: A rotational brake assembly comprises: a swivel disc having an outer diameter and a plurality of locking holes proximate the outer diameter; a cam having an angled slot; a lifting pin located within the angled slot of the cam; and a rotational brake pin operably connected to the lifting pin. The cam in operation moves to at least one of a locked position and an unlocked position based on an input. The lifting pin in operation moves along the angled slot when the cam moves. The rotational brake pin in operation moves due to motion of the cam. The rotational brake pin in operation moves from an engaged position with the swivel disc to a disengaged position, when the cam moves from the locked to the unlocked position. The rotational brake pin in operation moves to the engaged position, when the cam moves to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Publication number: 20170297720
    Abstract: An override bypass assembly comprises a cable and a pulley wheel operably connected to the cable. The cable in operation rotates the pulley wheel when tension is applied to the cable. The override bypass assembly also comprises a telescoping cylinder assembly operably connected to the pulley wheel. The pulley wheel in operation moves the telescoping cylinder assembly to an unlocked position. The override bypass assembly further comprises a biasing mechanism operably connected to at least one of the pulley wheel and the telescoping cylinder assembly. The biasing mechanism in operation moves the telescoping cylinder to a locked position when tension applied to the cable is relieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Publication number: 20170297462
    Abstract: A seat locking mechanism comprises a plurality of positional brake mechanisms including a longitudinal brake assembly, a lateral brake assembly, and a rotational brake assembly; and an electric motor assembly operably connected to each of the plurality of positional brake mechanisms. The electric motor assembly comprises: a drive motor; a clutch system located between the drive motor and the plurality of positional brake mechanisms; and a solenoid operably connected to the clutch system. The solenoid in operation engages the clutch system to operably connect the electric motor to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms when the electric motor assembly is activated and disengages the clutch system to operably disconnect the electric motor to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms when the electric motor assembly is deactivated. The electric motor assembly in operation moves the plurality of positional brake mechanisms to at least one of a locked position and unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Publication number: 20170297461
    Abstract: A seat locking mechanism comprises: a plurality of positional brake mechanisms including a longitudinal brake assembly, a lateral brake assembly, and a rotational brake assembly; and a carriage assembly operably connected to the plurality of positional brake mechanisms. The carriage assembly having a carriage tube and a carriage housing fixedly connected to the carriage tube. The carriage assembly in operation moves each of the plurality of positional brake mechanisms to at least one of a locked position and an unlocked position, when the carriage assembly rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Patent number: 9751435
    Abstract: A lateral brake assembly of a seat locking mechanism comprises: a first lateral brake including a first track bar and a first housing; a second lateral brake including a second track bar and a second housing; a carriage tube operably connected to the first lateral brake and the second lateral brake; a plurality of first slots located in the first track bar; and a first lateral lock pin operably connected to the carriage tube. The first housing in operation moves over the first track bar and locks onto the first track bar. The second housing in operation moves over the second track bar and locks onto the second track bar. The carriage tube in operation moves the first lateral brake and the second lateral brake to at least one of a locked position and an unlocked position, when the carriage tube rotates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
  • Publication number: 20140257782
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for estimating temporal changes in trace gas fluxes from a modifier of such trace gases. A method can include obtaining measurement amounts of trace gases from measurement sites in a region associated with the modifier. The method also includes computing modeled amounts of the trace gases based on an atmospheric transport model and prior estimates of trace gas flux from the modifier. The method further includes identifying corresponding portions of the measurement amounts and the modeled amounts associated with a time periods during which the spatial differences in measured amounts are predicted to be primarily due to the trace gas flux from the modifier. The method additionally includes selecting as a current estimate of the trace gas flux from the modifier a prior estimate associated with a difference between the corresponding measurement amounts and modeled amounts meet criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Thomas Lauvaux, Natasha L. Miles, Scott J. Richardson
  • Patent number: 6629843
    Abstract: Present herein is a technique for providing computer and internet access for a group of participants, which can include economically disadvantaged persons. An orientation is first conducted wherein computer technical skills are taught. After the orientation, a computer is provided and installed in the homes of each participant. During installation, the participant is provided with additional training. Internet access is also provided for the participant through a partnership with the local telecommunications provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Business Access, LLC
    Inventors: Kimberley Bunting, Kenneth J. Davis, James Howell, Roy Bunting
  • Patent number: 4398958
    Abstract: Lightweight concrete incorporating expanded polystyrene beads is made by first coating the expanded beads with an aqueous surfactant solution, which preferably contains a substantive cationic surfactant, e.g. a substituted or ethoxylated quaternary ammonium compound containing a C.sub.10 to C.sub.18 alkyl substituent or an ethoxylated primary or secondary amine having a C.sub.10 to C.sub.18 alkyl substituent, and a non-ionic surfactant such as an ethoxylated primary or secondary alcohol or a nonylphenol-ethylene oxide condensate. The wet beads are coated with dry cement and then mixed with a further supply of cement, water and sand or aggregate to complete the concrete mix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1983
    Assignee: Cempol Sales Limited
    Inventors: Ralph Hodson, Kenneth J. Davies, Glen J. L. Brown, William L. Carroll, Robert Noble