Patents by Inventor Mark Woozley
Mark Woozley 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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Publication number: 20160159478Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a release device that uses an electro-mechanical mechanism instead of an explosive to deploy a deployable unit such as a flight data recorder. In one embodiment of the invention, a solenoid is activated that causes a piston surrounded by the solenoid to move which moves a pin attached to the piston and allows a spring to decompress and deploy a deployable unit. In some embodiments, a release actuator mechanism, a pneumatic actuator mechanism, a shape memory alloy or a combination thereof may be used to affect deployment of the deployable unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicant: DRS C3 & Aviation CompanyInventors: Blake van den Heuvel, Ari Kaufmann, Mark Woozley, Peter Sterrantino
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Patent number: 9296489Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a release device that uses an electro-mechanical mechanism instead of an explosive to deploy a deployable unit such as a flight data recorder. In one embodiment of the invention, a solenoid is activated that causes a piston surrounded by the solenoid to move which moves a pin attached to the piston and allows a spring to decompress and deploy a deployable unit. In some embodiments, a release actuator mechanism, a pneumatic actuator mechanism, a shape memory alloy or a combination thereof may be used to affect deployment of the deployable unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: DRS C3 & Aviation CompanyInventors: Blake van den Heuvel, Ari Kaufmann, Mark Woozley, Peter Sterrantino
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Patent number: 8880283Abstract: A deployable airfoil unit is disclosed. It has a housing comprising a front surface and a rear surface joined by a top surface, two opposing side surfaces, and a bottom surface. The top surface and the front surface form an acute angle, and the top surface is larger than the bottom surface. A memory is configured to store flight data or cockpit voice data. A center of mass in the unit is configurable.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: DRS C3 & Aviation CompanyInventors: Ari Kaufmann, Blake van den Heuvel, Mark Woozley
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Publication number: 20140277923Abstract: A deployable airfoil unit is disclosed. It has a housing comprising a front surface and a rear surface joined by a top surface, two opposing side surfaces, and a bottom surface. The top surface and the front surface form an acute angle, and the top surface is larger than the bottom surface. A memory is configured to store flight data or cockpit voice data. A center of mass in the unit is configurable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: DRS C3 & Aviation CompanyInventors: Ari Kaufmann, Blake Vandenheuel, Mark Woozley
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Publication number: 20140263839Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a release device that uses an electro-mechanical mechanism instead of an explosive to deploy a deployable unit such as a flight data recorder. In one embodiment of the invention, a solenoid is activated that causes a piston surrounded by the solenoid to move which moves a pin attached to the piston and allows a spring to decompress and deploy a deployable unit. In some embodiments, a release actuator mechanism, a pneumatic actuator mechanism, a shape memory alloy or a combination thereof may be used to affect deployment of the deployable unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: DRS C3 & Aviation CompanyInventors: Blake van den Heuvel, Ari Kaufmann, Mark Woozley, Peter Sterrantino
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Patent number: 7040349Abstract: An apparatus controls flow of a fluid from at least one inlet port to at least one outlet port. A support has a rigid, non-flexible portion, at least one pivotable relatively rigid, non-flexible, folded-back arm portion extending from the rigid portion, at least one surface connected to folded-back arm portion for movement relative to the support, and a rigid, non-flexible force transfer member operably positioned for driving the pivotable folded-back arm portion with a loss of motion of less than 40%. An electrically operated actuator operably engages between the rigid portion and the force transfer member to pivot the folded-back arm portion in response to an electrical activation of the actuator. A manifold includes a fluid passage communicating with at least one valve seat and operably engageable with respect to at least one corresponding valve body for movement between a closed position and an opened position.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2004Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Viking Technologies, L.C.Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Woozley, John Bugel
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Publication number: 20050016606Abstract: An apparatus controls flow of a fluid from at least one inlet port to at least one outlet port. A support has a rigid, non-flexible portion, at least one pivotable relatively rigid, non-flexible, folded-back arm portion extending from the rigid portion, at least one surface connected to folded-back arm portion for movement relative to the support, and a rigid, non-flexible force transfer member operably positioned for driving the pivotable folded-back arm portion with a loss of motion of less than 40%. An electrically operated actuator operably engages between the rigid portion and the force transfer member to pivot the folded-back arm portion in response to an electrical activation of the actuator. A manifold includes a fluid passage communicating with at least one valve seat and operably engageable with respect to at least one corresponding valve body for movement between a closed position and an opened position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Woozley, John Bugel
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Patent number: 6836056Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for moving a member including a first clamp assembled to a fixed surface for selectively clamping the member and a second clamp moveable with respect to the first clamp for selectively clamping the member. A piezo actuator is disposed between the first and second clamps for moving the member in response to expansion of the actuator. Resilient means bias the second clamp toward the first clamp.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2001Date of Patent: December 28, 2004Assignee: Viking Technologies, L.C.Inventors: Mark Oudshoorn, Jeff Moler, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, John Blatt
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Patent number: 6737788Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus having at least one pair of opposing surfaces formed on a support structure for movement relative to one another and an actuator operably engaging the support structure for driving the at least one pair of opposing surfaces relative to one another in response to an electrical activation of the actuator. Preferably, the actuator is a piezoelectric device. The apparatus can be adapted for clamping and/or valving applications.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 18, 2004Assignee: Viking Technologies, L.C.Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Oudshoorn, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, Michael Alexy
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Patent number: 6717332Abstract: An apparatus for use in an application including at least one of clamping and valving. The apparatus includes a support structure and actuator means for operating the support structure between a rest position and an actuated position. In one embodiment, the actuator means is a piezoelectric device and the support structure is a single piece which is a mechanically active element of the apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: Viking Technologies, L.C.Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Oudshoorn, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, Michael Alexy
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Publication number: 20030127948Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus having at least one pair of opposing surfaces formed on a support structure for movement relative to one another and an actuator operably engaging the support structure for driving the at least one pair of opposing surfaces relative to one another in response to an electrical activation of the actuator. Preferably, the actuator is a piezoelectric device. The apparatus can be adapted for clamping and/or valving applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Oudshoorn, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, Michael Alexy
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Patent number: 6548938Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus having at least one pair of opposing surfaces formed on a support structure for movement relative to one another and an actuator operably engaging the support structure for driving the at least one pair of opposing surfaces relative to one another in response to an electrical activation of the actuator. Preferably, the actuator is a piezoelectric device. The apparatus can be adapted for clamping and/or valving applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2001Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Viking Technologies, L.C.Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Oudshoorn, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, Michael Alexy
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Publication number: 20020014813Abstract: An apparatus for use in an application including at least one of clamping and valving. The apparatus includes a support structure and actuator means for operating the support structure between a rest position and an actuated position. In one embodiment, the actuator means is a piezoelectric device and the support structure is a single piece which is a mechanically active element of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: February 7, 2002Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Oudshoorn, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, Michael Alexy
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Publication number: 20020000518Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for moving a member including a first clamp assembled to a fixed surface for selectively clamping the member and a second clamp moveable with respect to the first clamp for selectively clamping the member. A piezo actuator is disposed between the first and second clamps for moving the member in response to expansion of the actuator. Resilient means bias the second clamp toward the first clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2001Publication date: January 3, 2002Inventors: Mark Oudshoorn, Jeff Moler, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, John Blatt
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Publication number: 20010030306Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus having at least one pair of opposing surfaces formed on a support structure for movement relative to one another and an actuator operably engaging the support structure for driving the at least one pair of opposing surfaces relative to one another in response to an electrical activation of the actuator. Preferably, the actuator is a piezoelectric device. The apparatus can be adapted for clamping and/or valving applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Jeff Moler, Mark Oudshoorn, R. Glenn Akhavein, Mark Woozley, Michael Alexy
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Patent number: 4502475Abstract: A drill guide device for bone plate fixation, consisting of an elongated drill guide block having a longitudinal recess for receiving and positioning a bone plate having screw openings. The guide block has spaced openings axially aligned with the bone plate screw openings and containing removable drill guide bushings. The guide block is longitudinally slotted at its ends for adjustable attachment to clamp blocks carrying respective bone-engaging scissor clamp assemblies connected by tie rods. The tie rods have oppositely threaded ends which are threadedly engaged with the respective clamp blocks. The tie rods have hexagonal center portions shaped for driving engagement by a wrench. The scissor clamp assemblies have upstanding opposite top handle portions connected by clamping screws, each clamping screw being pivotally connected to one handle portion and extending through the opposite handle portion. The outer end portion of each clamping screw is provided with a clamping nut.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 1983Date of Patent: March 5, 1985Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human ServicesInventors: Robert M. Weigle, Sharon Duggan, Candace Foster, Jonathan Miner, John Vantucci, Mark Woozley
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Patent number: D701207Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: DRS C3 & Aviation CompanyInventors: Blake van den Heuvel, Ari Kaufmann, Mark Woozley