Patents by Inventor Scott R. Mangum
Scott R. Mangum 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: 8403530Abstract: One or more layers of LEDs shine light into an array of elliptical reflectors. Each elliptical reflector has an LED at one focal point and shares the second focal point with a larger parabolic reflector that collimates the light. A hole in the center of the parabolic reflector receives additional LEDs, with or without collimation optics.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Singer, David Barnett, Scott R. Mangum
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Publication number: 20120069562Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing an improved light emitting diode (LED) spotlight. One or more layers of LEDs shine light into an array of elliptical reflectors. Each elliptical reflector has an LED at one focal point and shares the second focal point with a larger parabolic reflector that collimates the light. A hole in the center of the parabolic reflector receives additional LEDs, with or without collimation optics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Singer, David Barnett, Scott R. Mangum
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Patent number: 7972515Abstract: An in situ reverse flow shipboard membrane integrity test apparatus and method, for determining if a membrane arrangement is defective. A membrane arrangement within a separation unit is tested when the membrane arrangement is arranged to perform wastewater separating functions. The separation unit includes a first inlet conduit, a first outlet conduit, and a second outlet conduit. An end cap is attached to the second outlet conduit to seal the second outlet conduit. A test air supply connected to the first outlet conduit for supplying an airflow to the membrane and a microparticle source containing microparticles for injecting microparticles into the airflow forming a test airflow. The test airflow is directed towards the membrane, and a filter is positioned over the first inlet conduit. The presence or absence of microparticles on the filter indicates whether or not the membrane arrangement is defective.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the NavyInventors: Scott R. Mangum, John J. Lawson
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Patent number: 7663506Abstract: Pilot Director Lights (PDLs) mounted on the exterior of a refueling tanker aircraft utilize visible light emitting diodes (LEDs) and infrared LEDs as light sources to provide visual information to the pilot of an approaching aircraft The PDLs are switchable between a visible mode that uses the visible LEDs and a covert mode that uses the infrared LEDs. The PDLs may include a plurality of light emitting devices arranged in arrays, rows, or other patterns, each light emitting device being configured to illuminate a particular symbol/pattern in one example. Each light emitting device may include a plurality of modular banks of LEDs which are configured to emit light through a clear lens within a particular field of view. The PDL arrays may provide visual feedback regarding the elevational and fore-aft position of the approaching aircraft relative to the boom envelope of the tanker aircraft.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: John L. Lundberg, Richard R. Kemp, Jeffrey M. Singer, Scott R. Mangum
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Publication number: 20090015436Abstract: Pilot Director Lights (PDLs) mounted on the exterior of a refueling tanker aircraft utilize visible light emitting diodes (LEDs) and infrared LEDs as light sources to provide visual information to the pilot of an approaching aircraft The PDLs are switchable between a visible mode that uses the visible LEDs and a covert mode that uses the infrared LEDs. The PDLs may include a plurality of light emitting devices arranged in arrays, rows, or other patterns, each light emitting device being configured to illuminate a particular symbol/pattern in one example. Each light emitting device may include a plurality of modular banks of LEDs which are configured to emit light through a clear lens within a particular field of view. The PDL arrays may provide visual feedback regarding the elevational and fore-aft position of the approaching aircraft relative to the boom envelope of the tanker aircraft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2007Publication date: January 15, 2009Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: John L. Lundberg, Richard R. Kemp, Jeffrey M. Singer, Scott R. Mangum
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Patent number: 7333011Abstract: A system and method for implementing an LED-based luminaire (100) incorporates one or more color channels (32-n). The luminaire includes a controller (50) that uses optical sensing and feedback to control LEDs (30A) in each channel to deliver a consistent intensity and/or color output. The optical feedback loop may provide measured intensity and/or color of the luminaire's output to the luminaire controller. The controller may then adjust the current, pulse width modulation (PWM) duty cycle, or both, which are delivered to discrete color channels of the luminaire to obtain the desired intensity and/or color.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Singer, Brian J. Barnhart, Steve M. Butsch, Michael T. Vangeel, Paul L. Summers, Scott R. Mangum
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Patent number: 7278766Abstract: A lighting device (1) includes one or more diode light sources (32), which are configured to emit light into the peripheral edges of a light guide (20). The light guide (20) includes a set of diffusing elements (22) for scattering the emitted light in a plurality of directions out of the front surface of the light guide (20). The diffusing elements (22) are distributed on the light guide (20) so that the scattered light achieves a particular characteristic, e.g., improved uniformity.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2003Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Nicolo F. Machi, Scott R. Mangum, Jeffrey M. Singer, Joseph L. Ferguson
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Patent number: 6962423Abstract: A multi-mode visible and infrared lighthead (100) for use as a landing light or searchlight. The multi-mode lighthead incorporates a modular design wherein at least one visible light source (200) and at least one infrared diode (302) are mounted into the rear sector (128) of a housing (102). Visible or infrared light is emitted out of the front sector (122) of the housing (102). Lenses (308) are installed onto the front sector (122) of the housing (102) and sealed to protect the interior of the lighthead (100) from the elements. Alternatively, and in combination, an imaging module (1), and infrared laser (400) and/or a fixed-position searchlight with rangefinder and positioning capability is provided in the multi-mode lighthead(100).Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2002Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Scott E. Hamilton, Craig E. Giffen, Nicolo F. Machi, Scott R. Mangum, Saed S. Mubaslat, Charles A. Roudeski
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Patent number: 6846099Abstract: A position light (200) for use on an aircraft. The aircraft position light uses light sources (302) installed into an alignment fixture (304) which optionally carries away heat generated by the light sources. Light emitted by the light sources is directed into a first prism (308), which distributes and directs the light. A second prism (324) is used to further shape the pattern of the light. A lens (206) is installed over the position light (200) to protect it from the elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2001Date of Patent: January 25, 2005Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. Dubin, Brent D. Larson, Scott R. Mangum
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Publication number: 20040196646Abstract: A lighting device (1) includes one or more diode light sources (32), which are configured to emit light into the peripheral edges of a light guide (20). The light guide (20) includes a set of diffusing elements (22) for scattering the emitted light in a plurality of directions out of the front surface of the light guide (20). The diffusing elements (22) are distributed on the light guide (20) so that the scattered light achieves a particular characteristic, e.g., improved uniformity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2003Publication date: October 7, 2004Inventors: Nicolo F. Machi, Scott R. Mangum, Jeffrey M. Singer, Joseph L. Ferguson
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Publication number: 20030086251Abstract: A multi-mode visible and infrared lighthead (100) for use as a landing light or searchlight. The multi-mode lighthead incorporates a modular design wherein at least one visible light source (200) and at least one infrared diode (302) are mounted into the rear sector (128) of a housing (102). Visible or infrared light is emitted out of the front sector (122) of the housing (102). Lenses (308) are installed onto the front sector (122) of the housing (102) and sealed to protect the interior of the lighthead (100) from the elements. Alternatively, and in combination, an imaging module (1), and infrared laser (400) and/or a fixed-position searchlight with rangefinder and positioning capability is provided in the multi-mode lighthead(100).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2002Publication date: May 8, 2003Inventors: Scott E. Hamilton, Craig E. Giffen, Nicolo F. Machi, Scott R. Mangum, Saed M. Mubaslat, Charles A. Roudeski
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Publication number: 20020196637Abstract: A position light (200) for use on an aircraft. The aircraft position light uses light sources (302) installed into an alignment fixture (304) which optionally carries away heat generated by the light sources. Light emitted by the light sources is directed into a first prism (308), which distributes and directs the light. A second prism (324) is used to further shape the pattern of the light. A lens (206) is installed over the position light (200) to protect it from the elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2001Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Matthew B. Dubin, Brent D. Larson, Scott R. Mangum