Patents by Inventor Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith

Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith 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).

  • Locking isolator and method of isolating a system
    Patent number: 11692608
    Abstract: A locking isolator includes one or more joints. The one or more joints are configured to transition between a clearance fit state and an interference fit state in response to a change in temperature. The locking isolator includes a dampener. The dampener is configured to attenuate transmission of vibration through the one or more joints when the one or more joints are in the clearance fit state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jared R. Pothier, Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Cary D. Munger
  • LOCKING ISOLATOR AND METHOD OF ISOLATING A SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20210207681
    Abstract: A locking isolator includes one or more joints. The one or more joints are configured to transition between a clearance fit state and an interference fit state in response to a change in temperature. The locking isolator includes a dampener. The dampener is configured to attenuate transmission of vibration through the one or more joints when the one or more joints are in the clearance fit state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jared R. Pothier, Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Cary D. Munger
  • Vibration monitoring systems
    Patent number: 10674297
    Abstract: A vibration monitoring and analysis system may include a transducer configured to convert sensed vibration into an alternating current. A processing module may analyze the alternating current and produce an output configured to convey information regarding characteristics of the alternating current. One or more analysis modules may be utilized to compare a waveform of the sensed vibration to known patterns, for example to identify known events and/or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Jared R. Pothier, Cary Dean Munger
  • VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20180242091
    Abstract: A vibration monitoring and analysis system may include a transducer configured to convert sensed vibration into an alternating current. A processing module may analyze the alternating current and produce an output configured to convey information regarding characteristics of the alternating current. One or more analysis modules may be utilized to compare a waveform of the sensed vibration to known patterns, for example to identify known events and/or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Jared R. Pothier, Cary Dean Munger
  • Vibration monitoring systems
    Patent number: 9955274
    Abstract: A vibration monitoring and analysis system may include a transducer configured to convert sensed vibration into an alternating current. A processing module may analyze the alternating current and produce an output configured to convey information regarding characteristics of the alternating current. One or more analysis modules may be utilized to compare a waveform of the sensed vibration to known patterns, for example to identify known events and/or conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Jared R. Pothier, Cary Dean Munger
  • System and method for evaluating remaining life of an operative sub-system of a vehicle
    Patent number: 9683913
    Abstract: A vehicle may include an operative sub-system positioned within a body of the vehicle, and a sensor assembly secured to the operative sub-system. The sensor assembly may include at least one sensor configured to detect vibration or shock energy, directed into the operative sub-system; and a processing unit configured to determine damage to the operative sub-system as damage data that is based on one or both of a magnitude and duration of the vibration or shock energy detected by the sensor(s). The sensor assembly may be self-powered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Cary D. Munger, Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Steven F. Griffin
  • VIBRATION MONITORING SYSTEMS
    Publication number: 20160302019
    Abstract: A vibration monitoring and analysis system may include a transducer configured to convert sensed vibration into an alternating current. A processing module may analyze the alternating current and produce an output configured to convey information regarding characteristics of the alternating current. One or more analysis modules may be utilized to compare a waveform of the sensed vibration to known patterns, for example to identify known events and/or conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Jared R. Pothier, Cary Dean Munger
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EVALUATING REMAINING LIFE OF AN OPERATIVE SUB-SYSTEM OF A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20160025590
    Abstract: A vehicle may include an operative sub-system positioned within a body of the vehicle, and a sensor assembly secured to the operative sub-system. The sensor assembly may include at least one sensor configured to detect vibration or shock energy, directed into the operative sub-system; and a processing unit configured to determine damage to the operative sub-system as damage data that is based on one or both of a magnitude and duration of the vibration or shock energy detected by the sensor(s). The sensor assembly may be self-powered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2014
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Cary D. Munger, Nicholas Samuel Lee Smith, Steven F. Griffin