Patents by Inventor Scott R. Patterson

Scott R. Patterson 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).

  • Publication number: 20170267127
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a brake assembly for aircraft cabin fixtures. A brake assembly includes a carriage, a lever having a ramp, a shaft, and a pivot, wherein the lever is coupled to the pivot, wherein the shaft is coupled to the lever, and wherein the carriage is configured to ride along the ramp. A brake assembly may comprise a spring in communication with the lever. The shaft may comprise a first end and a brake plate coupled at the first end. The ramp may comprise a slot. A brake assembly may comprise an actuation lever coupled to the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: SCOTT R. PATTERSON, Keith M. Ferguson
  • Publication number: 20170267355
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a swivel stop comprising a rotating member, a first boss coupled to the rotating member and a second boss coupled to the rotating member, and a second plate having a first interference surface and a second interference surface. An interference between the first boss and the first interference surface and the second boss and the second interference surface tends to limit the rotation of the rotating member with respect to the second plate. The swivel stop may further comprise a rail wherein the second plate is configured to translate along the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Stuart Porter, Keith M. Ferguson, Scott R. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20160103678
    Abstract: At least one ALM artifact, indexed by a unified data store, that does not comply with at least one process convention can be identified. Responsive to identifying the ALM artifact, indexed by the unified data store, that does not comply with the process convention, a determination can be made by a process convention agent executed by a processor as to whether script code is available to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention. Responsive to the process convention agent determining that script code is available to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention, the process convention agent can automatically execute the script code to update the ALM artifact to comply with the process convention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 14, 2016
    Inventors: Muhtar B. Akbulut, Mark T. Buquor, Vivek Garg, Matthew P. Jarvis, David Liman, Nimit K. Patel, Scott R. Patterson, Richard D. Watts, Keith A. Wells
  • Patent number: 8485471
    Abstract: An ejection seat arm flail injury prevention apparatus comprises a pair of rigid support arms on each side of the ejection seat that deploy outwardly to support a semi-rigid backstop substantially behind the ejection seat occupant. When the ejection seat is propelled out of the aircraft and is subjected to the windblast, the occupant's arms are allowed to flail in a rearward direction in the windblast until the occupant's arms impact the semi-rigid backstop. The backstop is semi-rigid in that it deforms sufficiently to enable the rearward motion of the occupant's arms to be arrested without impact injury, yet is sufficiently rigid to prevent the occupant's arms from rebounding off the backstop or striking the rigid support arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. Patterson, Bradley Mastrolia
  • Publication number: 20110114790
    Abstract: An ejection seat arm flail injury prevention apparatus comprises a pair of rigid support arms on each side of the ejection seat that deploy outwardly to support a semi-rigid backstop substantially behind the ejection seat occupant. When the ejection seat is propelled out of the aircraft and is subjected to the windblast, the occupant's arms are allowed to flail in a rearward direction in the windblast until the occupant's arms impact the semi-rigid backstop. The backstop is semi-rigid in that it deforms sufficiently to enable the rearward motion of the occupant's arms to be arrested without impact injury, yet is sufficiently rigid to prevent the occupant's arms from rebounding off the backstop or striking the rigid support arms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: AMI Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott R. PATTERSON, Bradley MASTROLIA
  • Publication number: 20040076085
    Abstract: A data library supporting a plurality of data cartridges, at least one filter cartridge, and a picker/placer mechanism that is capable of manipulating both types of cartridges. The filter cartridge prevents airborne particulates from contaminating the data library. The cartridge design allows the picker/placer to be used to insert or remove a filter for cleaning or replacement, thereby obviating the need for shutting down the library for filter maintenance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Scott R. Patterson, Merion D. White
  • Publication number: 20040056568
    Abstract: An easily expandable and interchangeable library system is achieved by integrating several storage library modules which are specifically designed to allow easy transfer of storage media there between. Each library module is equipped with an integral elevator track which is capable of directing and accommodating the movement of a storage media elevator between the various modules. The storage elevator is appropriately designed to easily travel between the storage library modules, without the need for additional components or additional equipment. The use of wireless communication between an elevator controller and a library controller allows for the controlled movement an interaction of the elevator between library modules, thus creating an expandable library system within which storage capacity can be easily and economically increased without the need for additional equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Inventors: Grant E. Carlson, Merion D. White, Brian K. Roth, Scott R. Patterson
  • Patent number: 5975450
    Abstract: An x-y positioning system having a reduced footprint for use in a tape library mountable in standard electronics racks incorporates a cantilevered x-axis frame movably mounted to a single y-axis rail. A rotation preventer is mounted to one end of the frame for stability. An elevator mounted to the x-axis frame for translation in that axis carries a gripper for cartridge handling. The gripper is aligned with individual cartridges contained in tape library magazines by the x and y motion of the elevator. The gripper mechanism provides pass-through handling of tape cartridges for insertion and removal from tape transport units and storage magazines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 2, 1999
    Assignee: Plasmon LMS, Inc.
    Inventors: Gregory S. Leger, Scott R. Patterson, Ryan S. Porter
  • Patent number: 5820055
    Abstract: A compact x-y position system employing a cantilevered frame for carrying an elevator, a gripper with z-axis motion capability mounted to the elevator and cartridge handling and storage including multiple removable magazines and a mailbox for cartridge insertion and disgorgement provide a complete cartridge manipulation apparatus for tape libraries. The x-y position system includes a y-axis rail with unlimited vertical expansion capability and a cantilevered x-axis frame mountable within a standard 19" electronics rack. The gripper mounted to an elevator carried by the x-axis frame is bidirectionally translatable in a z axis and includes a traction assembly having a belt drive train and reaction rollers for cartridge handling. The mailbox incorporates an aperture in an exposed face of the library with a movable door for blocking access to an interior bay of the tape library. An ejection mechanism is incorporated for cartridges inserted into the mailbox by the gripper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory S. Leger, Scott R. Patterson, Ryan S. Porter, Joseph A. Stabile
  • Patent number: 5752668
    Abstract: A cartridge manipulation gripper with bidirectional z-axis translation is mountable on an x-y positioning system for cartridge handling in a tape Library. The gripper incorporates a traction assembly for frictionally engaging a cartridge and drawing the cartridge through the gripper. The traction assembly includes a belt drive train mounted to a first side of the gripper frame and a reaction roller assembly mounted to a second side of the gripper frame opposite the belt drive train. Bidirectional translation of the gripper allows engagement by the traction and reaction roller assemblies with cartridges stored in a plurality of magazines and tape drive assemblies mounted in an opposing orientation with the x-y positioning system and gripper mounted intermediate the tape drives and magazines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 19, 1998
    Assignee: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
    Inventors: Scott R. Patterson, Joseph A. Stabile
  • Patent number: 5746385
    Abstract: A cartridge handling and storage apparatus for use with a multiple axis cartridge handling system includes a mailbox for receiving and disgorging cartridges from a tape library. The mailbox incorporates an aperture in an exposed face of the library, and a door for blocking access to an interior bay of the tape library which is movable by the cartridge handling system for passing cartridges through the mailbox. An ejecting mechanism is provided for cartridges inserted into the mailbox by the cartridge handling system and is actuated by the cartridge handling system. Sensors for a tape library closure door and multi-cartridge magazines held in the library provide the ability for configuration control on cartridges inserted to or removed from the library directly bypassing the mailbox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 5, 1998
    Assignee: Philips Electronics North America Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory S. Leger, Scott R. Patterson, Ryan S. Porter
  • Patent number: 5265730
    Abstract: A vibratory screen separator having a base, resilient mountings and a separator frame. Screens are fixed in the separator frame. Rotary eccentric vibrators are positioned on each side of the frame at the center of mass and inclined both in the direction of motion of the material and tilted normal to the direction of motion of the material in opposite directions to define uni-directional elliptical vibratory motion in the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Sweco, Incorporated
    Inventors: Timothy L. Norris, Scott R. Patterson, Daniel J. Lantz