Patents by Inventor Steven D. Roberts

Steven D. Roberts 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).

  • Patent number: 8572986
    Abstract: A hanger system includes a pin with a head section which defines a pin axis. A clip assembly captures the head section to permit movement of the pin within a hanger in a direction transverse to the pin axis. A fastener which retains the clip assembly to the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Roberts, Jocelyn Charis Damgaard
  • Publication number: 20130272560
    Abstract: A set of adjustable and convertible headphones includes a headband, an adjustment member, and an earpiece. The adjustment member is connected to the headband by a hinge; earpiece has a channel receiving the adjustment member and is slidably connected to the adjustment member. Rotation of the adjustment member with respect to the headband is spring-loaded in only one direction. The adjustment member and the earpiece in combination include a detent mechanism for resisting sliding movement of the earpiece with respect to the adjustment member. The adjustment member may be completely removed from the channel, thereby disconnecting the earpiece from the headband. The earpiece may then be replaced by another ear covering (e.g., an earmuff, an ear protector, etc.) as desired. The replacement ear covering may include an audio speaker, for example an audio/earmuff combination earpiece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher Dougherty, Steven D. Roberts
  • Patent number: 8459936
    Abstract: A system includes a gas turbine engine, a nozzle structure located adjacent to the gas turbine engine, a flexible annular seal linking the gas turbine engine and the nozzle structure, the flexible annular seal having a plurality of corrugate sections arranged about a centerline, and a connection device secured to the gas turbine engine and to the nozzle structure. The connection device is adjustable to select a length of the flexible annular seal measured along the centerline.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jocelyn Charis Damgaard, Steven D. Roberts, Timothy Dale, Richard W. Monahan, David C. Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20130121813
    Abstract: A flexible seal system for a gas turbine engine includes an annular mounting bracket, an annular support bracket, an annular flexible seal and a plurality of mounting spacers. The flexible seal extends axially between a first mounting segment and a second mounting segment. The first mounting segment is connected axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket, and includes a plurality of mounting apertures that extend axially through the first mounting segment. Each of the mounting spacers is arranged within a respective one of the mounting apertures, and extends axially between the mounting bracket and the support bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jocelyn C. Damgaard, Steven D. Roberts, Timothy Dale
  • Publication number: 20130048807
    Abstract: A multi axis slide carriage system includes a channeled track, a slide, a shaft and a slide carriage bracket. The channeled track extends along a first axis. The slider slides along the first axis within the channeled track, and includes a slider segment aperture extending therein along a second axis. The shaft includes a slider segment connected to a carriage bracket segment. The slider segment slides along the second axis within the slider segment aperture. The slide carriage bracket is positioned adjacent to the channeled track, and is connected to the carriage bracket segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Roberts, Paul R. Senofonte
  • Publication number: 20120131928
    Abstract: A system includes a gas turbine engine, a nozzle structure located adjacent to the gas turbine engine, a flexible annular seal linking the gas turbine engine and the nozzle structure, the flexible annular seal having a plurality of corrugate sections arranged about a centerline, and a connection device secured to the gas turbine engine and to the nozzle structure. The connection device is adjustable to select a length of the flexible annular seal measured along the centerline.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jocelyn Charis Damgaard, Steven D. Roberts, Timothy Dale, Richard W. Monahan, David C. Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20120131929
    Abstract: A system includes a gas turbine engine, a nozzle structure located adjacent to the gas turbine engine, a flexible annular seal linking the gas turbine engine and the nozzle structure, the flexible annular seal having a plurality of corrugate sections, and a reinforcement member positioned between two of the plurality of corrugate sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven D. Roberts, Richard W. Monahan, David C. Pimenta
  • Publication number: 20110016880
    Abstract: A hanger system includes a pin with a head section which defines a pin axis. A clip assembly captures the head section to permit movement of the pin within a hanger in a direction traverse to the pin axis. A fastener which retains the clip assembly to the hanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventors: Steven D. Roberts, Jocelyn Charis Damgaard
  • Publication number: 20090140497
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine system includes an airframe support, a gas turbine engine mounted to the airframe support, a nozzle exhaust mounted to the airframe support, and a flexible annular seal having a first end that is attached to the gas turbine engine and a second end that is attached to an exhaust nozzle. The flexible annular seal may include a flexible annular wall that permits relative deflection between the gas turbine engine and the exhaust nozzle to facilitate the reduction of undesirable load transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Steven D. Roberts, Richard W. Monahan, David C. Pimenta
  • Patent number: 6475125
    Abstract: A harness for an ABS therapeutic ball allows a user to perform aerobic exercises while seated on the ABS therapeutic ball. The harness includes a stabilizer portion having circumferential straps extending therefrom. A handle is positioned between the circumferential straps proximate a joining area thereof. An adjustment strap having a self fastening system also extends from the stabilizer portion of the harness and interacts with the joining area of the circumferential straps to provide a single, overall size adjustment of the harness to accommodate various sizes of ABS therapeutic balls. Once installed onto an ABS therapeutic ball, the user may perform various aerobic exercises while seated on the ABS therapeutic ball and firmly grasping the handle of the harness. The harness thus provides a secure, no-slip, and stable platform for aerobically exercising on the ABS therapeutic ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2002
    Inventor: Steven D. Roberts
  • Patent number: 4477230
    Abstract: A pressure and temperature measuring system for a submersible pump installation provides a continuous reading of both pressure and temperature at the surface and compensates for temperature changes in the pressure readout. The system includes a pair of downhole sensors, each of which provides an electrical resistance change corresponding to pressure or temperature. A switch at the surface alternately applies to the power cable a positive interim of positive DC current and a negative interim of negative DC current. Steering diodes located downhole direct the positive DC current through one of the sensors and the negative DC current through the other of the sensors. The voltage received at the surface corresponds to the resistance of the sensor through which current is passing. Sample and hold circuits sustain the pressure output during the interim of temperature measurement and vice-versa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1984
    Assignee: Hughes Tool Company
    Inventors: Dick L. Knox, Steven D. Roberts