Patents by Inventor Michael W. Simkulet

Michael W. Simkulet 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).

  • Control linkage
    Publication number: 20080128548
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing control linkages that may be employed to produce synchronous motion in two adjacent controlled devices controlled by a common input. In one example implementation, a semi-rigid modified constant velocity (CV) joint control linkage may be provided that is laterally self-stabilizing. The modified constant velocity CV joint control linkage may include an input push rod assembly that is self-aligning, deflectable and of an adjustable length. The CV joint may be configured with a central cage that is allowed to skew to allow for alignment of the controlled devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2008
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Michael W. Simkulet
  • Control linkage for T-tail aircraft elevator surfaces
    Patent number: 7331548
    Abstract: Systems and methods for implementing control linkages that may be employed to produce synchronous motion in two adjacent controlled devices controlled by a common input. In one example implementation, a semi-rigid modified constant velocity (CV) joint control linkage may be provided that is laterally self-stabilizing. The modified constant velocity CV joint control linkage may include an input push rod assembly that is self-aligning, deflectable and of an adjustable length. The CV joint may be configured with a central cage that is allowed to skew to allow for alignment of the controlled devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2008
    Assignee: Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
    Inventor: Michael W. Simkulet