Patents by Inventor Richard L. Orner
Richard L. Orner 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).
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Patent number: 10118713Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail. The shuttle is detachable from the motor-driven tape, such that stoppage of the tape can be separate from stoppage of the shuttle. Embodiments further provide a secondary arrestment strap. Further embodiments provide an anti-rollback latch system.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Andrew Tully, Dennis Page, Robert Withers, Kenneth Neeld, Richard L. Orner, Jr., Kirk F. Schneider, Scott J. Whitsel
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Patent number: 9783322Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Andrew Tully, Dennis Page, Robert Withers, Kenneth Neeld, Richard L. Orner, Jr.
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Patent number: 9677234Abstract: Vehicle restraints and fence systems that offer better protection to the driver and vehicle in the event of an accident where the car becomes airborne and leaves the road or track, and catch fences for halting the overrun of a car leaving a racetrack. The catch fences may have pivotable poles and a cable extending between the poles. Net or fencing is installed between the poles, supported by the cable. The poles may be angled or curved, with a plurality of cables extending therebetween or with a net extending from the poles and attached to a Steel and Foam Energy Reduction barrier.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Sofia Wynnytsky, Mark Slimko, Reggie Torrez, Robert Withers, Hugh K. Delong, III, Danny Warrick, Kirk F. Schneider, Thomas H. Ross, Marcos Villa-Gonzales, Dennis Page, John Patrick McGinley, Peter T. Mahal, Richard L. Orner, Jr.
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Patent number: 9573700Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a core of individual components having properties such that a system assembled from the components absorbs the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle. The components may be interlocking components. The components may be manufactured of ceramic or polymeric composite or other materials that are strong enough to absorb the vehicle's energy and help stop the vehicle safely by the system's ability to crush or deform upon impact, and not so strong that it causes the vehicle to crumple against the barrier. In one particular embodiment, the components may be modified packing elements that are traditionally used in gas to liquid columns.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Michael T. Galbus, Silvia C. Valentini, Hong Zou, Youhong Li, G. Kent Thompson, Richard L. Orner, Jr., Yijian Shi
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Patent number: 9527604Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to safe arrestment and recovery of an airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specific embodiments provide a 360 degree capture engagement cage that can recover a UAV approaching from any direction. The systems described herein may be used regardless of wind direction. The systems described herein may also be used as an air-only based system. Other embodiments may be used as including both an upper and lower tether for the engagement cage.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2015Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Robert C. Melish, Kenneth J. Neeld, Richard L. Orner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160347477Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail. The shuttle is detachable from the motor-driven tape, such that stoppage of the tape can be separate from stoppage of the shuttle. Embodiments further provide a secondary arrestment strap. Further embodiments provide an anti-rollback latch system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Andrew Tully, Dennis Page, Robert Withers, Kenneth Neeld, Richard L. Orner, JR.
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Publication number: 20160251088Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to safe arrestment and recovery of an airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specific embodiments provide a recovery net that can recover a UAV approaching a cargo plane, the UAV either traveling in the same direction as the cargo plane or in an opposite direction of the cargo plane. The systems described herein may also be used as an air-only based system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventors: Robert C. Melish, Kenneth J. Neeld, Richard L. Orner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160160459Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to an arresting fence system that is deployable in order to bring a traveling vehicle to a stop through controlled deceleration. An arresting system (including an arrestor net, an energy absorber, and a release mechanism) is integral to a gate carriage that may be movable in order to position the fence system in the desired position. The gate carriage can be incorporated into a new or existing fence to restrict access to a desired location.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2015Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventor: Richard L. Orner, JR.
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Publication number: 20150360797Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to safe arrestment and recovery of an airborne unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Specific embodiments provide a 360 degree capture engagement cage that can recover a UAV approaching from any direction. The systems described herein may be used regardless of wind direction. The systems described herein may also be used as an air-only based system. Other embodiments may be used as including both an upper and lower tether for the engagement cage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Inventors: Robert C. Melish, Kenneth J. Neeld, Richard L. Orner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150060600Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide improvements to UAV launching systems. The disclosed launching system eliminates the use of hydraulic fluid and compressed nitrogen or air by providing an electric motor-driven tape that causes movement of a shuttle along a launcher rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2014Publication date: March 5, 2015Inventors: Andrew Tully, Dennis Page, Robert Withers, Kenneth Neeld, Richard L. Orner
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Publication number: 20150034439Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a core of individual components having properties such that a system assembled from the components absorbs the kinetic energy of a moving vehicle. The components may be interlocking components. The components may be manufactured of ceramic or polymeric composite or other materials that are strong enough to absorb the vehicle's energy and help stop the vehicle safely by the system's ability to crush or deform upon impact, and not so strong that it causes the vehicle to crumple against the barrier. In one particular embodiment, the components may be modified packing elements that are traditionally used in gas to liquid columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: February 5, 2015Inventors: Michael T. Galbus, Silvia C. Valentini, Hong Zou, Youhong Li, G. Kent Thompson, Richard L. Orner, JR., Yijian Shi
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Patent number: 8657526Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a gravity-lowered net that is housed above the surface onto which it is to be used, and is lowered by sliding weights that position the net to the correct height for use. Certain embodiments of the nets may be provided with one or more energy absorber elements associated with the net, which help enhance the energy absorptive capabilities of the net.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Robert Withers, Richard L. Orner, Jr.
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Publication number: 20130126810Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide vehicle restraints and fence systems that offer better protection to the driver and vehicle in the event of an accident where the car becomes airborne and leaves the road or track.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: May 23, 2013Inventors: Sofia Wynnytsky, Mark Slimko, Reggie Torrez, Robert Withers, Hugh K. Delong, III, Danny Warrick, Kirk F. Schneider, Thomas H. Ross, Marcos Villa-Gonzales, Dennis Page, John Patrick McGinley, Peter T. Mahal, Richard L. Orner, JR.
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Publication number: 20090074508Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2008Publication date: March 19, 2009Inventors: Richard L. Orner, JR., Joseph W. Lurquin, JR., Thomas L. Quinn, Donald Robertson, Mark W. Allen
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Patent number: 7467909Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2006Date of Patent: December 23, 2008Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems CorporationInventors: Richard L. Orner, Jr., Joseph W. Lurquin, Jr., Thomas L. Quinn, Donald Robertson, Mark W. Allen
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Patent number: 4489273Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for mounting a rotational signal transducer on a rotary shaft where the transducer generates a signal proportional to the shaft's rotational velocity. The apparatus includes a gear mounted for rotation with the shaft. A support platform is rotatably secured to the shaft by a roller bearing. The roller bearing permits the shaft and platform to rotate relative to one another but prevents relative axial motion between the shaft and platform. A transducer is mounted on the platform and operably aligned over the gear and generates a signal as gear teeth pass the transducer. A torque rod pivotally fixed to both the platform and a stationary support restrains the platform from rotating with the shaft. The pivotal connections of the torque rod permit the platform to move axially with the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 1982Date of Patent: December 18, 1984Assignee: Allis-Chalmers CorporationInventors: Richard L. Orner, Jr., Charles W. Smith