Patents by Inventor Michael Wayne Sides

Michael Wayne Sides 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).

  • Test fixture assembly for directional pilot valve and related method
    Patent number: 7044011
    Abstract: A test fixture for testing directional pilot valves as used in connection with turbine engine thrust reversers, and an associated method of use. In a particular embodiment, the test fixture has a base and at least one support mounted to the base to support the directional pilot valve. At least one fastener permits attachment of the directional pilot valve to the support. An adjustable actuator is also mounted to the base and is capable of stroking the directional pilot valve to simulate valve positions that may be encountered in operation of the valve. The adjustable actuator is also capable of maintaining a force, as set by a technician, against the directional pilot valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: Virginia Kay Encinias, Michael Walker, Michael Wayne Sides
  • Test fixture assembly for directional pilot valve and related method
    Publication number: 20040216511
    Abstract: A test fixture for testing directional pilot valves as used in connection with turbine engine thrust reversers, and an associated method of use. In a particular embodiment, the test fixture has a base and at least one support mounted to the base to support the directional pilot valve. At least one fastener permits attachment of the directional pilot valve to the support. An adjustable actuator is also mounted to the base and is capable of stroking the directional pilot valve to simulate valve positions that may be encountered in operation of the valve. The adjustable actuator is also capable of maintaining a force, as set by a technician, against the directional pilot valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Virginia Kay Encinias, Michael Walker, Michael Wayne Sides