Patents by Inventor Matthew Gald

Matthew Gald 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).

  • Hinge with internal on-axis rotational stop and shearing mechanisms
    Patent number: 12038040
    Abstract: A hinge includes internal on-axis stopping mechanisms that cause the hinge to shear and break at an on-axis weakened region of the hinge when rotation of the hinge reaches a predetermined angle with a specified torsional load. The on-axis configuration is compact, has minimal impact on the outer mold line (OML) of the object to which it is mounted both pre and post detachment and allows for accurate tailoring of the torsional load that will detach the hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Matthew Gald, Stephen J. Forgacs, Dan L. Reller, Dean J. Cornelius
  • HINGE WITH INTERNAL ON-AXIS ROTATIONAL STOP AND SHEARING MECHANISMS
    Publication number: 20220397150
    Abstract: A hinge includes internal on-axis stopping mechanisms that cause the hinge to shear and break at an on-axis weakened region of the hinge when rotation of the hinge reaches a predetermined angle with a specified torsional load. The on-axis configuration is compact, has minimal impact on the outer mold line (OML) of the object to which it is mounted both pre and post detachment and allows for accurate tailoring of the torsional load that will detach the hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2021
    Publication date: December 15, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Gald, Stephen J. Forgacs, Dan L. Reller, Dean J. Cornelius