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).
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Patent number: 10717534Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Robert E. Duckert, Kenneth J Davis
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Publication number: 20200189745Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: June 18, 2020Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Robert E. Duckert, Kenneth J. Davis
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Patent number: 10556525Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Robert E. Duckert
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Publication number: 20200001754Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2018Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Robert E. Duckert
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Patent number: 10155590Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Patent number: 10155591Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Patent number: 10076975Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2016Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Rob Jacobson, Kenneth J Davis
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Patent number: 9908446Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Publication number: 20180043798Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Rob Jacobson, Kenneth J. Davis
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Patent number: 9849813Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Publication number: 20170297721Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Publication number: 20170297720Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Publication number: 20170297462Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Publication number: 20170297461Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Inventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Patent number: 9751435Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 15, 2016Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Patrick Emmett Hyde, Scott H. Tedtman
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Publication number: 20140257782Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: THE PENN STATE RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Kenneth J. Davis, Thomas Lauvaux, Natasha L. Miles, Scott J. Richardson
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Patent number: 6629843Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Business Access, LLCInventors: Kimberley Bunting, Kenneth J. Davis, James Howell, Roy Bunting
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Patent number: 4398958Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 8, 1982Date of Patent: August 16, 1983Assignee: Cempol Sales LimitedInventors: Ralph Hodson, Kenneth J. Davies, Glen J. L. Brown, William L. Carroll, Robert Noble