Patents by Inventor Mark M. Koeroghlian
Mark M. Koeroghlian 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: 10704688Abstract: A radially inner race and a radially outer race for a continuously variable transmission includes a first inner race structure and a second inner race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first inner race structure or the second inner race structure is axially movable. A sun shaft is coupled to the radially inner race and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially inner race, and a torsion damping mechanism is coupled to the first inner race structure to apply torque between the first inner race structure and the sun shaft to reduce a transition amplitude during a torque impulse.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Patent number: 10302178Abstract: An outer race assembly for a continuously variable transmission includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a first radially outer race structure spaced along an axis from a second radially outer race structure to form a radially outer race, and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially outer race. The first radially outer race structure includes nesting engagement with the hydraulic cavity housing, and a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Patent number: 9995375Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes a radially inner race, having a first radially inner race structure and a second radially inner race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first radially inner race structure or the second radially inner race structure is axially movable. The transmission further includes a radially outer race, having a first radially outer race structure and a second radially outer race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first radially outer race structure or the second radially outer race structure is axially movable, planetary members in rolling contact with the radially inner races and the radially outer races, and an outer race assembly that includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Publication number: 20170335930Abstract: An outer race assembly for a continuously variable transmission includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a first radially outer race structure spaced along an axis from a second radially outer race structure to form a radially outer race, and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially outer race. The first radially outer race structure includes nesting engagement with the hydraulic cavity housing, and a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Applicant: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Publication number: 20170268668Abstract: A radially inner race and a radially outer race for a continuously variable transmission includes a first inner race structure and a second inner race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first inner race structure or the second inner race structure is axially movable. A sun shaft is coupled to the radially inner race and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially inner race, and a torsion damping mechanism is coupled to the first inner race structure to apply torque between the first inner race structure and the sun shaft to reduce a transition amplitude during a torque impulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2017Publication date: September 21, 2017Applicant: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Patent number: 9765863Abstract: An outer race assembly for a continuously variable transmission includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a first radially outer race structure spaced along an axis from a second radially outer race structure to form a radially outer race, and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially outer race. The first radially outer race structure includes nesting engagement with the hydraulic cavity housing, and a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Patent number: 9702459Abstract: A radially inner race for a continuously variable transmission includes a first inner race structure and a second inner race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first inner race structure or the second inner race structure is axially movable. A sun shaft is coupled to the radially inner race and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially inner race, and a torsion damping mechanism is coupled to the first inner race structure to apply torque between the first inner race structure and the sun shaft to reduce a transition amplitude during a torque impulse.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Orbital Traction, Ltd.Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Publication number: 20160298996Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for measuring the flow stream height and velocity and other properties of water, drilling mud, or other liquid flowing through a pipe. The system comprises at least one and preferably a plurality of capacitive pads, connected to a data acquisition system capable of measuring the capacitance of each pad. These capacitive pads may be arranged radially around the inner diameter of a pipe or on a vertical probe inserted into the pipe. The pads that are submerged below the liquid level within the pipe will have a larger capacitance due to their proximity with a high dielectric fluid such as water or drilling mud. Conversely, the pads above the flow stream will have a lower capacitance due to their proximity to air. The fluid level can be inferred by determining the number of pads submerged in the fluid and by analysis of the capacitive values of pads nearest the fluid-air interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: COVAR APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, George Martin Milner, Hendrik Gilmer
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Publication number: 20160230858Abstract: A continuously variable transmission includes a radially inner race, having a first radially inner race structure and a second radially inner race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first radially inner race structure or the second radially inner race structure is axially movable. The transmission further includes a radially outer race, having a first radially outer race structure and a second radially outer race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first radially outer race structure or the second radially outer race structure is axially movable, planetary members in rolling contact with the radially inner races and the radially outer races, and an outer race assembly that includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Publication number: 20160230859Abstract: A radially inner race for a continuously variable transmission includes a first inner race structure and a second inner race structure spaced along an axis wherein at least one of the first inner race structure or the second inner race structure is axially movable. A sun shaft is coupled to the radially inner race and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially inner race, and a torsion damping mechanism is coupled to the first inner race structure to apply torque between the first inner race structure and the sun shaft to reduce a transition amplitude during a torque impulse.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Publication number: 20160230857Abstract: An outer race assembly for a continuously variable transmission includes a hydraulic cavity housing, a first radially outer race structure spaced along an axis from a second radially outer race structure to form a radially outer race, and planetary members in rolling contact with the radially outer race. The first radially outer race structure includes nesting engagement with the hydraulic cavity housing, and a hydraulic cavity sealed between the hydraulic cavity housing and the first radially outer race structure to control axial movement of the first radially outer race structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2015Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventors: Joseph D. Kliewer, Mark M. Koeroghlian
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Patent number: 9081254Abstract: An embedded linear motor drive for an IR camera composing linear motor components that integrates into a sliding shutter is disclosed. The linear motor components can be a linear array of magnets, or a series of ridges or gear teeth. A motor drive is aligned with the linear motor components. The drive can be a series of coils connected to a power source that can move the shutter when the coils are energized in series. The drive can also be a pinion shaft with a friction wheel at one end or pinion gear that can connect to the ridges or gear teeth and move the shutter when the shaft is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, Mark J. Kelley
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Patent number: 9081255Abstract: An embedded linear motor drive for an IR camera comprising linear motor components that integrates into a sliding shutter is disclosed. The linear motor components can be a linear array of magnets, or a series of ridges or gear teeth. A motor drive is aligned with the linear motor components. The drive can be a series of coils connected to a power source that can move the shutter when the coils are energized in series. The drive can also be a pinion shaft with a friction wheel at one end or pinion gear that can connect to the ridges or gear teeth and move the shutter when the shaft is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: July 14, 2015Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, Mark J. Kelley
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Publication number: 20150071628Abstract: An embedded linear motor drive for an IR camera composing linear motor components that integrates into a sliding shutter is disclosed. The linear motor components can be a linear array of magnets, or a series of ridges or gear teeth. A motor drive is aligned with the linear motor components. The drive can he a series of coils connected to a power source that can move the shutter when the coils are energized in series. The drive can also be a pinion shaft with a friction wheel at one end or pinion gear that can connect to the ridges or gear teeth and move the shutter when the shaft is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, Mark J. Kelley
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Publication number: 20150062411Abstract: An embedded linear motor drive for an IR camera comprising linear motor components that integrates into a sliding shutter is disclosed. The linear motor components can be a linear array of magnets, or a series of ridges or gear teeth. A motor drive is aligned with the linear motor components. The drive can be a series of coils connected to a power source that can move the shutter when the coils are energized in series. The drive can also be a pinion shaft with a friction wheel at one end or pinion gear that can connect to the ridges or gear teeth and move the shutter when the shaft is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, Mark J. Kelley
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Patent number: 8911164Abstract: An embedded linear motor drive for an IR camera comprising linear motor components that integrates into a sliding shutter is disclosed. The linear motor components can be a linear array of magnets, or a series of ridges or gear teeth. A motor drive is aligned with the linear motor components. The drive can be a series of coils connected to a power source that can move the shutter when the coils are energized in series. The drive can also be a pinion shaft with a friction wheel at one end or pinion gear that can connect to the ridges or gear teeth and move the shutter when the shaft is rotated.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2012Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, Mark J. Kelley
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Publication number: 20130223835Abstract: An embedded linear motor drive for an IR camera comprising linear motor components that integrates into a sliding shutter is disclosed. The linear motor components can be a linear array of magnets, or a series of ridges or gear teeth. A motor drive is aligned with the linear motor components. The drive can be a series of coils connected to a power source that can move the shutter when the coils are energized in series. The drive can also be a pinion shaft with a friction wheel at one end or pinion gear that can connect to the ridges or gear teeth and move the shutter when the shaft is rotated.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.Inventors: Mark M. Koeroghlian, Mark J. Kelley
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Patent number: 5211142Abstract: A plasma ignitor system capable of injecting a high energy plasma jet into a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine or continuous combustion system. The plasma ignitor features a high energy current pulse source and a geometrically configured coaxial, dual-rail or three-rail ignitor system for deeper and more accurate injection of plasma into a combustion chamber of either large or small dimension.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 1991Date of Patent: May 18, 1993Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Ronald D. Matthews, Steven P. Nichols, William F. Weldon, Mark M. Koeroghlian, Richard W. Faidley
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Patent number: 5141432Abstract: Burner apparatus for use in controlled low NO.sub.x combustion. Mixing and flow-directing means receive and mix fuel and air provided thereto and form a flow of the resulting combustible mixture. A combustion zone defined by a porous high temperature-resistant matrix includes an input end for receiving the combustible flow. Cooling means are mounted in proximity to the input end of the combustion zone, for maintaining the temperature of the flowing combustible mixture proximate the input end below ignition temperature, thereby limiting the flame produced by combustion in the porous matrix to the downstream side of the cooling means. The method for controlled low NO.sub.x combustion is also disclosed and claimed.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 1991Date of Patent: August 25, 1992Assignees: Radian Corporation, The Board of Regents, The University of Texas SystemInventors: Ronald D. Bell, William C. Gardiner, John R. Howell, Mark M. Koeroghlian, Ronald D. Matthews, Steven P. Nichols