Patents by Inventor Matthew Naimi

Matthew Naimi 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).

  • Variable geometry aerodynamic blade with integral shape memory actuation
    Patent number: 11549383
    Abstract: A variable geometry aerodynamic blade system employs a blade having a leading edge and a trailing edge. At least one shape memory alloy component is integrated in the blade for aerodynamic repositioning of one or both of the leading and trailing edges. At least one heating element interacts with the at least one shape memory alloy component to provide heating for transition between an austenitic and a martensitic phase. The at least one shape memory alloy component is responsive to the at least one heating element to alter one of a camber and twist of the blade responsive to a control signal. A control system is operatively engaged to the at least one heating element, the control system receiving a command signal and outputting the control signal responsive to the command signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Stephen T. Brown, Frederick T. Calkins, Sergey D. Barmichev, Matthew Naimi
  • VARIABLE GEOMETRY AERODYNAMIC BLADE WITH INTEGRAL SHAPE MEMORY ACTUATION
    Publication number: 20210131295
    Abstract: A variable geometry aerodynamic blade system employs a blade having a leading edge and a trailing edge. At least one shape memory alloy component is integrated in the blade for aerodynamic repositioning of one or both of the leading and trailing edges. At least one heating element interacts with the at least one shape memory alloy component to provide heating for transition between an austenitic and a martensitic phase. The at least one shape memory alloy component is responsive to the at least one heating element to alter one of a camber and twist of the blade responsive to a control signal. A control system is operatively engaged to the at least one heating element, the control system receiving a command signal and outputting the control signal responsive to the command signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Stephen T. Brown, Frederick T. Calkins, Sergey D. Barmichev, Matthew Naimi