Patents by Inventor Steven S. Seeley

Steven S. Seeley 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).

  • On-board entertainment display retractor safety device
    Patent number: 6997301
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a clutch assembly having a housing, rotational arm and torque spring, in combination with a position sensor, such that excessive movement or obstruction within the path of the display assembly during deployment, as predefined by the system designer, results in stowage of a deployed on-board entertainment system display assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Rockwell Collins
    Inventors: Steven S. Seeley, James R. Dan, Steven C. Olauson
  • BI-directional shock isolation mounting system and method
    Patent number: 5559671
    Abstract: An apparatus shock isolation mounting system includes an apparatus, a base, and an apparatus chassis that carries the apparatus and is vertically slidable with respect to the base. A pair of oppositely disposed, self-centering preloaded springs with internal guide rods are attached between the apparatus chassis and the base. A pair of shock dampers are attached between the apparatus chassis and the base at different locations. The preloaded springs and the shock dampers cooperate to prevent damage to the apparatus by vibration and shock loadings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Hughes Aircraft Company
    Inventors: James R. Dan, Charles R. Caverley, Steven A. Schechter, Steven S. Seeley, Chris A. Jameson, David A. Lee