Patents by Inventor Michael A. Burroughs

Michael A. Burroughs 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).

  • Universal radio receiver apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10636236
    Abstract: In one aspect, a universal receiver is provided for being operably coupled to a movable barrier operator. The universal receiver includes at least one radio antenna adapted to receive signals transmitted at different frequencies and a controller operably coupled to the at least one radio antenna. The controller is adapted to determine a code of a signal received by the at least one radio antenna at any one of the different frequencies. The controller being further adapted to learn the code in response to a user-independent learning condition being met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Burroughs, Thomas J. Grinter, Christopher J. Staub
  • Universal Radio Receiver Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20190073850
    Abstract: In one aspect, a universal receiver is provided for being operably coupled to a movable barrier operator. The universal receiver includes at least one radio antenna adapted to receive signals transmitted at different frequencies and a controller operably coupled to the at least one radio antenna. The controller is adapted to determine a code of a signal received by the at least one radio antenna at any one of the different frequencies. The controller being further adapted to learn the code in response to a user-independent learning condition being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Michael A. Burroughs, Thomas J. Grinter, Christopher J. Staub
  • UNIVERSAL RADIO RECEIVER APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20180374292
    Abstract: In one aspect, a universal receiver is provided for being operably coupled to a movable barrier operator. The universal receiver includes at least one radio antenna adapted to receive signals transmitted at different frequencies and a controller operably coupled to the at least one radio antenna. The controller is adapted to determine a code of a signal received by the at least one radio antenna at any one of the different frequencies. The controller being further adapted to learn the code in response to a user-independent learning condition being met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventors: Michael A. Burroughs, Thomas J. Grinter, Christopher J. Staub
  • Universal radio receiver apparatus and method
    Patent number: 10163290
    Abstract: In one aspect, a universal receiver is provided for being operably coupled to a movable barrier operator. The universal receiver includes at least one radio antenna adapted to receive signals transmitted at different frequencies and a controller operably coupled to the at least one radio antenna. The controller is adapted to determine a code of a signal received by the at least one radio antenna at any one of the different frequencies. The controller being further adapted to learn the code in response to a user-independent learning condition being met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Burroughs, Thomas J. Grinter, Christopher J. Staub
  • Line replaceable, fly-by-wire control columns with push-pull interconnect rods
    Patent number: 8469317
    Abstract: A control input system is provided. The system includes a pair of control columns that are selectively interconnected such that manipulation of one of the control columns is translated to the other one of the control columns. The system includes a disconnect arrangement for each of the degrees of freedom (pitch and roll) of the system that operably disconnects the two control columns such that the two control columns can operate independently such as in the event of failure of one of the control columns. The system may also include a discontinuous force profile for a restoring force mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the pilots simulating resistance provided by control surfaces of the aircraft. The system may also include an autopilot lockout mechanism that increases the force profile experienced by the pilots when autopilot mode is entered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Woodward MPC, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Burroughs, Joel M. Hutchison, Darryl S. Stachniak
  • LINE REPLACEABLE, FLY-BY-WIRE CONTROL COLUMNS WITH PUSH-PULL INTERCONNECT RODS
    Publication number: 20120097800
    Abstract: A control input system is provided. The system includes a pair of control columns that are selectively interconnected such that manipulation of one of the control columns is translated to the other one of the control columns. The system includes a disconnect arrangement for each of the degrees of freedom (pitch and roll) of the system that operably disconnects the two control columns such that the two control columns can operate independently such as in the event of failure of one of the control columns. The system may also include a discontinuous force profile for a restoring force mechanism that provides tactile feedback to the pilots simulating resistance provided by control surfaces of the aircraft. The system may also include an autopilot lockout mechanism that increases the force profile experienced by the pilots when autopilot mode is entered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: WOODWARD MPC, INC.
    Inventors: Michael A. Burroughs, Joel M. Hutchison, Darryl S. Stachniak