Patents by Inventor Samuel R. Nielsen

Samuel R. Nielsen 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).

  • Mechanical input/output selector
    Patent number: 10955802
    Abstract: A mechanical input/output selector is disclosed. The mechanical input/output selector can include a first terminal for a first transmission line. The mechanical input/output selector can also include a plurality of second terminals for a plurality of second transmission lines. The mechanical input/output selector can further include a first displacement device operable to selectively position the first terminal proximate to any one of the plurality of second terminals. Additionally, the mechanical input/output selector can include a second displacement device operable to move the first terminal relative to the plurality of second terminals to alternately connect and disconnect the first terminal and one of the plurality of second terminals. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Company
    Inventors: Vonn Holyoak, Samuel R. Nielsen, Robert E. Munger
  • Mechanical Input/Output Selector
    Publication number: 20200064802
    Abstract: A mechanical input/output selector is disclosed. The mechanical input/output selector can include a first terminal for a first transmission line. The mechanical input/output selector can also include a plurality of second terminals for a plurality of second transmission lines. The mechanical input/output selector can further include a first displacement device operable to selectively position the first terminal proximate to any one of the plurality of second terminals. Additionally, the mechanical input/output selector can include a second displacement device operable to move the first terminal relative to the plurality of second terminals to alternately connect and disconnect the first terminal and one of the plurality of second terminals. Associated systems and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Vonn Holyoak, Samuel R. Nielsen, Robert E. Munger