Patents by Inventor Mark A. Slimko

Mark A. Slimko 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: 8738201
    Abstract: Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Edwards, Peter T. Mahal, Mark A. Slimko
  • Publication number: 20120262306
    Abstract: Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: ENGINEERED ARRESTING SYSTEMS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel J. Edwards, Peter T. Mahal, Mark A. Slimko
  • Patent number: 8224507
    Abstract: Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel J. Edwards, Peter T. Mahal, Mark A. Slimko
  • Publication number: 20090125169
    Abstract: Addressed are systems and methods for providing to pilots of landing aircraft real-time (or near real-time) information concerning runway conditions and aircraft-stopping performance to be encountered upon landing. The systems and methods contemplate using more objective data than utilized at present and providing the information in automated manner. Information may be obtained by using conventional ground-based runway friction testers or, advantageously, by using air-based equipment such as (but not limited to) unmanned aerospace vehicles (UAVs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Daniel J. Edwards, Peter T. Mahal, Mark A. Slimko