Patents by Inventor Michael F. Mullen

Michael F. Mullen 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).

  • Process for Deposition of Amorphous Carbon
    Publication number: 20090270283
    Abstract: There is a coated, dynamic contact surface. The contact has a substrate and a carbon-based coating on the substrate. The coating has a coefficient of friction of about 0.5 or less and an atomic hydrogen content of about 5% to about 25%. There is also a mechanical system. There is a method for increasing oil-out survivability in a mechanical system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Clark V. Cooper, Michael F. Mullen
  • Bearing assembly
    Patent number: 7171868
    Abstract: A bearing assembly which spaces bearing elements in an unequal relationship from one bearing element pocket to the next. The spacing minimizes the likelihood that the bearing elements will rest in the exact same location on an inner and outer race to reduce the potential for false brinelling. The net result is a decreased depth of false brinelling in any one location and an increased bearing life.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Buckman, Michael F. Mullen
  • Bearing overtemperature indicator
    Patent number: 6861836
    Abstract: A non-ferrous component comprising a thermally-affected adhesive applied to a surface of the component, and at least one ferrous metal wire attached to the surface of the component by the thermally-affected adhesive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen R. Sammataro, Michael F. Mullen
  • Bearing overtemperature indicator
    Publication number: 20040056772
    Abstract: A non-ferrous component comprising a thermally-affected adhesive applied to a surface of the component, and at least one ferrous metal wire attached to the surface of the component by the thermally-affected adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen R. Sammataro, Michael F. Mullen