Patents by Inventor Martin G. Fix

Martin G. Fix 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: 10330449
    Abstract: A dispensing unit and system for area suppression and/or countermeasure materials includes at least one canister with two ends, a support rod including a portion extending between the ends along an axis rotatably engaged with the first end, a wall defining a cavity for housing at least one material bundle, an aperture in the first end for dispensing material from the bundle, and a support structure providing horizontal support for the at least one canister. Dispensing systems include a roving cutting mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Martin G. Fix, Stephen A. Streib
  • Publication number: 20170023342
    Abstract: A dispensing unit and system for area suppression and/or countermeasure materials includes at least one canister with two ends, a support rod including a portion extending between the ends along an axis rotatably engaged with the first end, a wall defining a cavity for housing at least one material bundle, an aperture in the first end for dispensing material from the bundle, and a support structure providing horizontal support for the at least one canister. Dispensing systems include a roving cutting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Martin G. Fix, Stephen A. Streib
  • Patent number: 8854829
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a mounting apparatus includes one or more standoffs adapted to maintain two panels at a spaced apart distance from one another. The standoff includes a first end having a first threaded fastening member and a second end having a cavity in which a torque restraining member is disposed. The torque restraining member is coupled to a second threaded fastening member. The relative sizes of the torque restraining member and the cavity allow movement of the torque restraining member within the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jayson K. Bopp, Martin G. Fix
  • Patent number: 8276849
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a bracket configured to hold a pressure transducer comprises a body, a face plate, and one or more pressure fitting connectors. The body has a rear portion and a front portion that meet to form an angle less than 180 degrees. The face plate is coupled to the front portion of the body, and has a surface defining a plate aperture configured for a cable to pass through. The pressure fitting connectors are coupled to the rear portion of the body. Each pressure fitting connector is configured to receive a pressure hose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jayson K. Bopp, Martin G. Fix, Philip I. Heidenreich
  • Patent number: 8277245
    Abstract: Methods and systems for forming discrete wire ribbon cables for use in electronic networks are provided. In some embodiments, the organizer may include an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The lower bracket may be configured to mate with the upper bracket. The upper bracket and the lower bracket may combine to define a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes may be sized to at least partially enclose a set of discrete conductors. Each of the set of discrete conductors may be individually insulated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Martin G. Fix, Jayson K. Bopp
  • Patent number: 8238106
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a pedestal canister includes a housing, one or more processing modules, and one or more aircraft interfaces. The housing is configured to be disposed within a pedestal aperture of a pedestal mounting block. The housing includes a mounting plate configured to couple the canister to the mounting block and a body coupled to the mounting plate. The one or more processing modules are disposed within the body and at least one processing module is configured to facilitate an operation of an associated aircraft instrument. The one or more aircraft interfaces include an aircraft interface configured to couple a processing module to the associated aircraft instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Anthony L. Vicich, Martin G. Fix, Charles K. Rogers, Jayson K. Bopp
  • Publication number: 20120077371
    Abstract: Methods and systems for forming discrete wire ribbon cables for use in electronic networks are provided. In some embodiments, the organizer may include an upper bracket and a lower bracket. The lower bracket may be configured to mate with the upper bracket. The upper bracket and the lower bracket may combine to define a plurality of holes. The plurality of holes may be sized to at least partially enclose a set of discrete conductors. Each of the set of discrete conductors may be individually insulated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: RAYTHEON COMPANY
    Inventors: Martin G. Fix, Jayson K. Bopp
  • Patent number: 7746639
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a housing for a pedestal canister includes a first side plate and a fan. The first side plate includes a plurality of fins disposed on an exterior portion of the first side plate. The fan is coupled to the exterior portion of the first side plate. The pedestal canister is configured to be disposed within a pedestal aperture of a pedestal mounting block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jayson K. Bopp, Martin G. Fix
  • Publication number: 20100085695
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a pedestal canister includes a housing, one or more processing modules, and one or more aircraft interfaces. The housing is configured to be disposed within a pedestal aperture of a pedestal mounting block. The housing includes a mounting plate configured to couple the canister to the mounting block and a body coupled to the mounting plate. The one or more processing modules are disposed within the body and at least one processing module is configured to facilitate an operation of an associated aircraft instrument. The one or more aircraft interfaces include an aircraft interface configured to couple a processing module to the associated aircraft instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Anthony L. Vicich, Jayson K. Bopp, Charles K. Rogers, Martin G. Fix
  • Publication number: 20100085710
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a housing for a pedestal canister includes a first side plate and a fan. The first side plate includes a plurality of fins disposed on an exterior portion of the first side plate. The fan is coupled to the exterior portion of the first side plate. The pedestal canister is configured to be disposed within a pedestal aperture of a pedestal mounting block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jayson K. Bopp, Martin G. Fix
  • Publication number: 20100078533
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a bracket configured to hold a pressure transducer comprises a body, a face plate, and one or more pressure fitting connectors. The body has a rear portion and a front portion that meet to form an angle less than 180 degrees. The face plate is coupled to the front portion of the body, and has a surface defining a plate aperture configured for a cable to pass through. The pressure fitting connectors are coupled to the rear portion of the body. Each pressure fitting connector is configured to receive a pressure hose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Jayson K. Bopp, Martin G. Fix, Philip I. Heidenreich