Patents by Inventor Robert D. Holley
Robert D. Holley 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: 11914967Abstract: Discussed herein are devices, systems, and methods for determining an answer to a natural language question. A method can include receiving a question and a passage to be used to answer the question and executing (i) a first trained ML model, based on the passage and the question and in response to determining that the question, passage, or a combination thereof includes more than a first threshold number of out of vocabulary (OOV) words, relative to a general purpose language ML model, to generate a first answer to the question or (ii) executing a second trained ML model, based on the passage and the question and in response to determining the question, passage, or a combination thereof includes less than the first threshold number of out of vocabulary (OOV) words, relative to the general purpose language ML model, to generate a second answer to the question.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Steven D. Werner, Robert D. Stell, Christine Nezda, Kevin C. Holley
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Patent number: 10493930Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark S. Shander, N. Evan Lurton, Thomas F. Currier, Todd B. Brouwer, Mark E. Liffring, Jon J. Dhondt, Carolyn Kerr, Robert D. Holley, Lowell W. Schaffner, Eugene V. Solodovnik, Terrance L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20170274847Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Mark S. SHANDER, N. Evan LURTON, Thomas F. CURRIER, Todd B. BROUWER, Mark E. LIFFRING, Jon J. DHONDT, Carolyn KERR, Robert D. HOLLEY, Lowell W. SCHAFFNER, Eugene V. SOLODOVNIK, Terrance L. THOMAS
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Patent number: 9676351Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark S. Shander, N. Evan Lurton, Thomas F. Currier, Todd B. Brouwer, Mark E. Liffring, Jon J. Dhondt, Carolyn Kerr, Robert D. Holley, Lowell W. Schaffner, Eugene Solodovnik, Terrance L. Thomas
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Patent number: 9413162Abstract: Distributed electronic protections and control architecture enabling simultaneous fault clearance without conflicting fault isolation logic. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) is spatially distributed throughout a vehicle to service equipment loads with power and data. In one embodiment, protective functions are embedded on integrated protection chipsets (IPCs) within the distributed architecture of the vehicle. The IPCs implement a plurality of protective functions where coordinated or independent fault assessments are performed.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Todd B. Brouwer, Jon J. Dhondt, Robert D. Holley, Terrance L. Thomas, Vikram D. Immanuel, Christopher M. Severns, Thomas F. Currier, Kamiar J. Karimi
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Patent number: 9407083Abstract: A system and method for suppressing a subtransient current and an overvoltage in a power system. A subtransient current is identified at a location in the power system. The subtransient current at the location in the power system is directed to ground for a time delay in response to identifying the subtransient current at the location in the power system. Directing the subtransient current at the location in the power system to ground is ceased in response to identifying an end of the time delay. An overvoltage is identified at the location in the power system. The overvoltage at the location in the power system is suppressed in response to identifying the overvoltage at the location in the power system.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert D. Holley, Thomas F. Currier, Eugene V. Solodovnik, Farhad Nozari
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Patent number: 9183983Abstract: A modular truss assembly for mechanically and electrically mounting system components of a modular equipment center (MEC). A plurality of MECs is spatially distributed throughout the vehicle to service equipment loads. The modular truss assembly provides different voltage levels for powering the system components of the MEC and for powering the equipment loads. In one or more configurations, a MEC incorporate inductive power coupling for powering a line replaceable unit (LRU) in proximity to the modular truss assembly without exposed electrical connections and such that the MEC may forgo power conversion equipment. In one or more configurations, a sensor is embedded in one or more transfer layers of the truss for measuring a power trace embedded in the modular truss assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark E. Liffring, Robert D. Holley, Ty A. Larsen, John T. Paterson, Lowell W. Schaffner, Christopher M. Severns, Thomas R. Hasenoehrl, Mark S. Shander, Seth C. Tai, Ronald C. Yabut
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Publication number: 20150103447Abstract: Distributed electronic protections and control architecture enabling simultaneous fault clearance without conflicting fault isolation logic. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) is spatially distributed throughout a vehicle to service equipment loads with power and data. In one embodiment, protective functions are embedded on integrated protection chipsets (IPCs) within the distributed architecture of the vehicle. The IPCs implement a plurality of protective functions where coordinated or independent fault assessments are performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Todd B. Brouwer, Jon J. Dhondt, Robert D. Holley, Terrance L. Thomas, Vikram D. Immanuel, Christopher M. Severns, Thomas F. Currier, Kamiar J. Karimi
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Publication number: 20150103457Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark S. Shander, N. Evan Lurton, Thomas F. Currier, Todd B. Brouwer, Mark E. Liffring, Jon J. Dhondt, Carolyn Kerr, Robert D. Holley, Lowell W. Schaffner, Eugene Solodovnik, Terrance L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20150103458Abstract: A modular truss assembly for mechanically and electrically mounting system components of a modular equipment center (MEC). A plurality of MECs is spatially distributed throughout the vehicle to service equipment loads. The modular truss assembly provides different voltage levels for powering the system components of the MEC and for powering the equipment loads. In one or more configurations, a MEC incorporate inductive power coupling for powering a line replaceable unit (LRU) in proximity to the modular truss assembly without exposed electrical connections and such that the MEC may forgo power conversion equipment. In one or more configurations, a sensor is embedded in one or more transfer layers of the truss for measuring a power trace embedded in the modular truss assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark E. Liffring, Robert D. Holley, Ty A. Larsen, John T. Paterson, Lowell W. Schaffner, Christopher M. Severns, Thomas R. Hasenoehrl, Mark S. Shander, Seth C. Tai, Ronald C. Yabut
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Publication number: 20130286513Abstract: A system and method for subtransient current suppression in a power system. A generator is configured to provide an output current to a power distribution system. A current sensor is configured to sense the output current. A switch is configured to direct the output current to ground when the switch is closed. A controller is configured to close the switch for a time delay in response to identifying a level of the output current that is greater than a threshold level and to automatically open the switch in response to identifying an end of the time delay.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Robert D. Holley, Thomas F. Currier, Eugene Solodovnik, Farhad Nozari
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Patent number: 7570470Abstract: A circuit breaker communication system is provided including a circuit breaker, an electronic module to record and store data associated with the operation of the circuit breaker, and a portable communication unit for downloading the stored data. The portable communication unit includes a power source, a display unit, a processor unit, a communication interface, and a keypad. Also, a cable is provided for interconnecting the portable communication unit to the electronic module. The cable is configured to carry a data signal between the portable communication unit and the electronic module, and to conduct power to the electronic module from the power source. The system may include an optical communication link to transmit to or receive signals from the circuit breaker, a transmitter to transmit data to the optical communication link; and a receiver to receive signals from the optical communication link.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2005Date of Patent: August 4, 2009Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Robert D. Holley
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Patent number: 7436641Abstract: A device and system for the wireless communication with a circuit breaker is provided which allows for obtaining data associated with a circuit breaker to quickly and easily access information associated with the trip event. The circuit breaker contains an electronic module which is configured to record and transmit data associated with the circuit using wireless technology.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 14, 2008Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: Robert D. Holley
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Patent number: 6717786Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and connecting an electronics package to a power source from one or more of a plurality of possible power source paths. An embodiment of the invention uses inexpensive analog components to select a power path by testing the possible power source paths for a desired potential. The invention interrupts the alternate power path while maintaining the connection of the electronics package to the power source through the selected power path. An optional removal circuit removes the testing and selection circuitry once the alternate power path is interrupted. In actual embodiment of the invention, the methods and systems described are included in a reversible circuit breaker.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2001Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Robert D. Holley, Mark S. Shander
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Publication number: 20030081360Abstract: Methods and systems for selecting and connecting an electronics package to a power source from one or more of a plurality of possible power source paths. An embodiment of the invention uses inexpensive analog components to select a power path by testing the possible power source paths for a desired potential. The invention interrupts the alternate power path while maintaining the connection of the electronics package to the power source through the selected power path. An optional removal circuit removes the testing and selection circuitry once the alternate power path is interrupted. In actual embodiment of the invention, the methods and systems described are included in a reversible circuit breaker.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventors: Robert D. Holley, Mark S. Shander