Patents by Inventor Mark A. Wright

Mark A. Wright 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: 9460830
    Abstract: A composite material includes a plurality of fibers embedded in a metal matrix. The composite material further includes a plurality of particles disposed in the metal matrix. At least 25% of the fibers contact or are spaced less than 0.2 micrometers from an adjacent fiber within the metal matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David Robert Mekala, Mark A. Wright, Jung-Sheng Wu
  • Patent number: 9431150
    Abstract: A composite material includes a plurality of fibers embedded in a metal matrix. The composite material further includes a plurality of particles disposed in the metal matrix. At least 25% of the fibers contact or are spaced less than 0.2 micrometers from an adjacent fiber within the metal matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David Robert Mekala, Mark A. Wright, Jung-Sheng Wu
  • Patent number: 9308879
    Abstract: A method, system, and device are presented for customizing vehicles for drivers using a vehicle-operator profile. The vehicle-operator profile contains adjustable-vehicle-related parameters related to one or more adjustable devices, such as power seats, power mirrors and entertainment devices, in a vehicle. The adjustable-vehicle-related parameters may be determined by data entry, by simulation of the vehicle, and/or by data processing, including processing ergonomic data for the driver. The adjustable-vehicle-related parameters may be stored on a profile-storage device and may be downloaded to the adjustable devices via a vehicle-setting-storage device. The adjustable devices may change based on the adjustable-vehicle-related parameters. If the adjustable devices are adjusted, the adjustable-vehicle-related parameters in the vehicle-operator profile may be updated to reflect the adjustments to the adjustable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20150318080
    Abstract: A composite material includes a plurality of fibers embedded in a metal matrix. The composite material further includes a plurality of particles disposed in the metal matrix. At least 25% of the fibers contact or are spaced less than 0.2 micrometers from an adjacent fiber within the metal matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
    Inventors: David Robert Mekala, Mark A. Wright, Jung-Sheng Wu
  • Patent number: 8983677
    Abstract: A method and device are presented for identifying machines, such as vehicles, based on acoustic machine signatures. An acoustic sensor generates machine-acoustic data about the machine. A machine-signature identifier receives the machine-acoustic data, determines a machine signature from the machine-acoustic data, and identifies the machine based on the machine signature. A machine-signature database, configured to store multiple machine signatures and/or machine-signature templates, may receive and process queries about machine signatures for machine identification. The machine-signature identifier may generate and send an instruction based on the identified machine. The instruction may instruct application of electronic countermeasures or may permit a vehicle to enter a secured area. An acoustic modulator may generate the machine-acoustic data to act as a machine signature. The acoustic modulator may generate the machine signature using an ultrasonic carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Patent number: 8275515
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining shock-absorber wear are presented. The device includes a shock absorber, a temperature sensor, and an electronics assembly. The temperature sensor may generate temperature data for the shock absorber. The electronics assembly may determine a condition of the shock absorber based on the temperature data. The temperature sensor may be inside, on the surface, or nearby the shock absorber. A condition of the shock absorber, such as a shock-wear value or a remaining useful life (RUL) is determined, based on the temperature data. A shock-wear state may be determined by comparing the shock-wear value to one or more thresholds. A shock-wear indicator and/or a combined indicator may indicate the shock-wear value, RUL, and/or the shock-wear state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Wright, George L. Wright, Kevin G. Wright
  • Patent number: 7877216
    Abstract: A brake, system, and method are presented. The brake includes friction material, a backing pad, sensor-wear material embedded within the friction material, and an electronics assembly. The electronics assembly is configured to measure a characteristic of the sensor-wear material, such as the electrical resistance or the temperature of the sensor-wear material. The sensor-wear material may be applied to the brake using a variety of approaches. A condition of the brake, such as a brake-wear value or an estimated-mileage value is determined, based on the measured characteristic of the sensor-wear material. A brake-wear state may be determined by comparing the brake-wear value to one or more thresholds. The brake-wear value, estimated-mileage value, and/or the brake wear state may be indicated on a brake-wear indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A Wright, George L Wright
  • Publication number: 20100185638
    Abstract: A device and methods are provided for identifying mechanical components in a machine, such as a vehicle. One or more images of the mechanical components are captured, perhaps using a telemaintenance device (TMD). The images are transmitted as part of a query to a telemaintenance database (TDB). The TDB processes the query, including the images, to determine information about the images. Part of the processing may include an image search of the images in the query. The information about the images is then transmitted in a query response. The TMD or other device receives the response and displays part or all of the response. The query may be part of a repair session involving one or more procedures to perform repairs on the machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright, Jill Saugen
  • Publication number: 20100082180
    Abstract: A method, system, and device are presented for providing countermeasures against errant vehicles. A countermeasure controller determines a vehicle-velocity vector based on data from one or more sensors and compares the vehicle-velocity vector to an authorized-velocity vector. The vehicle is determined to be an errant vehicle if the vehicle-velocity vector is not aligned with the authorized-velocity vector. Then, the countermeasure controller may apply countermeasures to the errant vehicle. The countermeasures include electronic countermeasures, informational countermeasures, and physical countermeasures. The countermeasure controller can provide information to other drivers about the errant vehicle via personalized communication or electronic warning signs. The countermeasure controller can be configured to detect entry of vehicles into security areas based on data from one or more sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20100080086
    Abstract: A method and device are presented for identifying machines, such as vehicles, based on acoustic machine signatures. An acoustic sensor generates machine-acoustic data about the machine. A machine-signature identifier receives the machine-acoustic data, determines a machine signature from the machine-acoustic data, and identifies the machine based on the machine signature. A machine-signature database, configured to store multiple machine signatures and/or machine-signature templates, may receive and process queries about machine signatures for machine identification. The machine-signature identifier may generate and send an instruction based on the identified machine. The instruction may instruct application of electronic countermeasures or may permit a vehicle to enter a secured area. An acoustic modulator may generate the machine-acoustic data to act as a machine signature. The acoustic modulator may generate the machine signature using an ultrasonic carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20100036560
    Abstract: A method, system, and device are presented for customizing vehicles for drivers using a vehicle-operator profile. The vehicle-operator profile contains adjustable-vehicle-related parameters related to one or more adjustable devices, such as power seats, power mirrors and entertainment devices, in a vehicle. The adjustable-vehicle-related parameters may be determined by data entry, by simulation of the vehicle, and/or by data processing, including processing ergonomic data for the driver. The adjustable-vehicle-related parameters may be stored on a profile-storage device and may be downloaded to the adjustable devices via a vehicle-setting-storage device. The adjustable devices may change based on the adjustable-vehicle-related parameters. If the adjustable devices are adjusted, the adjustable-vehicle-related parameters in the vehicle-operator profile may be updated to reflect the adjustments to the adjustable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20100030490
    Abstract: A brake, system, and method are presented. The brake includes friction material, a backing pad, sensor-wear material embedded within the friction material, and an electronics assembly. The electronics assembly is configured to measure a characteristic of the sensor-wear material, such as the electrical resistance or the temperature of the sensor-wear material. The sensor-wear material may be applied to the brake using a variety of approaches. A condition of the brake, such as a brake-wear value or an estimated-mileage value is determined, based on the measured characteristic of the sensor-wear material. A brake-wear state may be determined by comparing the brake-wear value to one or more thresholds. The brake-wear value, estimated-mileage value, and/or the brake wear state may be indicated on a brake-wear indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc
    Inventors: Mark A. Wright, George L. Wright
  • Publication number: 20090287371
    Abstract: Apparatus and method for determining shock-absorber wear are presented. The device includes a shock absorber, a temperature sensor, and an electronics assembly. The temperature sensor may generate temperature data for the shock absorber. The electronics assembly may determine a condition of the shock absorber based on the temperature data. The temperature sensor may be inside, on the surface, or nearby the shock absorber. A condition of the shock absorber, such as a shock-wear value or a remaining useful life (RUL) is determined, based on the temperature data. A shock-wear state may be determined by comparing the shock-wear value to one or more thresholds. A shock-wear indicator and/or a combined indicator may indicate the shock-wear value, RUL, and/or the shock-wear state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Wright, George L. Wright, Kevin G. Wright
  • Publication number: 20090192728
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and system are provided for determining a mechanical-system-(MS)-health measurement and a MS-health state of an MS. The MS is a system that uses a fluid that can be measured by a sensor for purposes such as lubrication or cooling. The MS-health measurement is determined by processing MS-measurement data. The MS-measurement data includes an fluid-viscosity measurement value. The fluid-viscosity measurement value is transmitted using a wired or wireless sensor interface. The MS-health state is determined by comparing the MS-health measurement to one or more MS-health thresholds. The MS-health state is either in a normal state, a degraded state, or a critical state. The MS-health state is indicated, preferably using a onboard stop-light display, on a MS-health indicator. Depending on the MS-health state, one or more MS-performance characteristics may be reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20090157461
    Abstract: A vehicle deployment planning method and system are provided for planning a convoy that travels on at least one roadway using a convoy planning tool. The tool includes a computer processor, data storage, and machine language instructions that enable the tool to perform the following tasks. The tool finds one or more available vehicles for the convoy. The tool displays the one or more available vehicles in a vehicle corral. The user of the tool selects one or more vehicles from the vehicle corral. The user places the selected one or more vehicles in a position in the convoy. The tool displays the placed one or more vehicles in the convoy. The tool determines a convoy configuration is complete and then displays the complete convoy configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: George L. Wright, Mark A. Wright
  • Publication number: 20020176975
    Abstract: The invention is a tamper indicating device including a backing. The backing includes a first phase and a second phase. The backing is normally light transmissive, but a peeling force causes the backing to internally delamninate and become opaque. A first skin layer is fixed to the backing wherein the skin layer minimizes pre-destruction of the backing. A layer of adhesive is applied to the first skin layer, which can be affixed to a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2002
    Publication date: November 28, 2002
    Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Wright, Raymond R. Rivera, Thomas P. Hanschen, Julian B. Cooley, Raymond R. Gosselin
  • Patent number: 6416857
    Abstract: The invention is a tamper indicating device including a backing. The backing includes a first phase and a second phase. The backing is normally light transmissive, but a peeling force causes the backing to internally delaminate and become opaque. A first skin layer is fixed to the backing wherein the skin layer minimizes pre-destruction of the backing. A layer of adhesive is applied to the first skin layer, which can be affixed to a substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2002
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Wright, Raymond R. Rivera, Thomas P. Hanschen, Julian B. Cooley, Raymond R. Gosselin