Patents by Inventor Terrance L. Thomas
Terrance L. Thomas 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: 10753979Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, method, and apparatus for battery monitoring. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method involves injecting at least one test signal into a battery, and receiving at least one response signal from the battery. In one or more embodiments, the response signal(s) comprises at least one reflected signal. The method further involves comparing, with at least one processor, the response signal(s) with at least one baseline signal to produce at least one comparison signal. Also, the method involves detecting, with at least one processor, at least one anomaly within the battery by using the comparison signal(s). Further, the method involves determining, with at least one processor, a location at least one anomaly within the battery by using the comparison signal(s).Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Terrance L. Thomas, Lowell W. Schaffner, Mori M. Borumand
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Patent number: 10493930Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark S. Shander, N. Evan Lurton, Thomas F. Currier, Todd B. Brouwer, Mark E. Liffring, Jon J. Dhondt, Carolyn Kerr, Robert D. Holley, Lowell W. Schaffner, Eugene V. Solodovnik, Terrance L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20170274847Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventors: Mark S. SHANDER, N. Evan LURTON, Thomas F. CURRIER, Todd B. BROUWER, Mark E. LIFFRING, Jon J. DHONDT, Carolyn KERR, Robert D. HOLLEY, Lowell W. SCHAFFNER, Eugene V. SOLODOVNIK, Terrance L. THOMAS
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Patent number: 9676351Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Mark S. Shander, N. Evan Lurton, Thomas F. Currier, Todd B. Brouwer, Mark E. Liffring, Jon J. Dhondt, Carolyn Kerr, Robert D. Holley, Lowell W. Schaffner, Eugene Solodovnik, Terrance L. Thomas
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Patent number: 9678488Abstract: A system and method for performing build verification of equipment systems after being installed in a partially constructed vehicle portion. After installing one or more of prerequisite equipment systems during a current build stage of a vehicle build plan, the installed equipment systems are tested during the current build stage to determine whether the installed equipment systems are electrically connected correctly.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Jon J. Dhondt, Michael B. McAvoy, Terrance L. Thomas, Mark S. Shander, Alberto Ferrer, Steven M. Walstrom
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Patent number: 9658271Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for illuminating faults in a wiring system. The wiring system is monitored for a fault during operation of the wiring system. In response to detecting the fault, a location of the fault within the wiring system is estimated. A wiring diagram is presented for the wiring system with an indication of the location of the fault within the wiring system.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Terrance L. Thomas, John Henry Boose
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Patent number: 9413162Abstract: Distributed electronic protections and control architecture enabling simultaneous fault clearance without conflicting fault isolation logic. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) is spatially distributed throughout a vehicle to service equipment loads with power and data. In one embodiment, protective functions are embedded on integrated protection chipsets (IPCs) within the distributed architecture of the vehicle. The IPCs implement a plurality of protective functions where coordinated or independent fault assessments are performed.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Todd B. Brouwer, Jon J. Dhondt, Robert D. Holley, Terrance L. Thomas, Vikram D. Immanuel, Christopher M. Severns, Thomas F. Currier, Kamiar J. Karimi
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Publication number: 20150103457Abstract: A solid state primary power switching network for modular equipment centers (MECs) distributing primary power throughout a vehicle. The solid state primary power switching network includes multiple primary power switch network devices (PPSNDs) of a MEC for controlling and distributing primary power to other MECs spatially distribute throughout a vehicle. In one or more configurations, the PPSNDs have a universal structure in that each includes a common power input source and a plurality of common power outputs. In one or more configurations, primary power sources to the vehicle are switched without a perceivably visible break in power.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Mark S. Shander, N. Evan Lurton, Thomas F. Currier, Todd B. Brouwer, Mark E. Liffring, Jon J. Dhondt, Carolyn Kerr, Robert D. Holley, Lowell W. Schaffner, Eugene Solodovnik, Terrance L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20150103447Abstract: Distributed electronic protections and control architecture enabling simultaneous fault clearance without conflicting fault isolation logic. A plurality of modular equipment centers (MECs) is spatially distributed throughout a vehicle to service equipment loads with power and data. In one embodiment, protective functions are embedded on integrated protection chipsets (IPCs) within the distributed architecture of the vehicle. The IPCs implement a plurality of protective functions where coordinated or independent fault assessments are performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 16, 2015Applicant: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Todd B. Brouwer, Jon J. Dhondt, Robert D. Holley, Terrance L. Thomas, Vikram D. Immanuel, Christopher M. Severns, Thomas F. Currier, Kamiar J. Karimi
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Publication number: 20140300363Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system, method, and apparatus for battery monitoring. In one or more embodiments, the disclosed method involves injecting at least one test signal into a battery, and receiving at least one response signal from the battery. In one or more embodiments, the response signal(s) comprises at least one reflected signal. The method further involves comparing, with at least one processor, the response signal(s) with at least one baseline signal to produce at least one comparison signal. Also, the method involves detecting, with at least one processor, at least one anomaly within the battery by using the comparison signal(s). Further, the method involves determining, with at least one processor, a location at least one anomaly within the battery by using the comparison signal(s).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Terrance L. Thomas, Lowell W. Schaffner, Mori M. Borumand
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Patent number: 8836160Abstract: Presented is a system and method for providing electrical isolation in vehicle power systems. The method comprises placing linear optimized isolation transformers in structures of a vehicle at positions that minimize the propagation of energy spikes into internal electronic systems, for example in the wing root of an aircraft where electrical cables from a generator associated with an engine enter the fuselage. The system includes a linear optimized isolation transformer with a core that has primary side winding isolated from a secondary side winding by an isolation dielectric. The isolation dielectric maintains a high value isolation independent of pressure differences due to operation at different altitudes.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: John T. Paterson, Donald B. Lee, Terrance L. Thomas, Richard W. Berman, George Liang
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Patent number: 8423305Abstract: The advantageous embodiments provide a method, a computer program product, and an apparatus for monitoring a wiring system. A number of responses to signals transmitted in a portion of the wiring system are measured to form a measured signature. Design data for the portion of the wiring system is retrieved. A number of expected responses for the signals in the portion of the wiring system are identified using the design data to form a computed signature. The measured signature is compared with the computed signature.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2009Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Terrance L. Thomas, Camron Ravell Call, Monica C. Rosman LaFever, Carey Chaplin
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Patent number: 8043452Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multifunctional shielding mat for an interior of a vehicle is provided. The method includes providing at least one sheet of dampening material, coupling at least one sheet of electromagnetic shielding material to the at least one sheet of dampening material, and configuring the multifunctional shielding mat to cover a predetermined area of the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 25, 2011Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Ty A. Larsen, Terrance L. Thomas, John T. Paterson, Henry V. Fletcher
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Publication number: 20110153235Abstract: The advantageous embodiments provide a method, a computer program product, and an apparatus for monitoring a wiring system. A number of responses to signals transmitted in a portion of the wiring system are measured to form a measured signature. Design data for the portion of the wiring system is retrieved. A number of expected responses for the signals in the portion of the wiring system are identified using the design data to form a computed signature. The measured signature is compared with the computed signature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2009Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Terrance L. Thomas, Camron Ravell Call, Monica C. Rosman LaFever, Carey Chaplin
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Publication number: 20100063754Abstract: A computer implemented method, apparatus, and computer usable program product for illuminating faults in a wiring system. The wiring system is monitored for a fault during operation of the wiring system. In response to detecting the fault, a location of the fault within the wiring system is estimated. A wiring diagram is presented for the wiring system with an indication of the location of the fault within the wiring system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2008Publication date: March 11, 2010Inventors: Terrance L. Thomas, John Henry Boose
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Publication number: 20090117322Abstract: A method of manufacturing a multifunctional shielding mat for an interior of a vehicle is provided. The method includes providing at least one sheet of dampening material, coupling at least one sheet of electromagnetic shielding material to the at least one sheet of dampening material, and configuring the multifunctional shielding mat to cover a predetermined area of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2007Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Ty A. Larsen, Terrance L. Thomas, John T. Paterson, Henry V. Fletcher
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Patent number: 6932621Abstract: A connector pad is provided having a base, a top opposite the base, and tapered sidewalls therebetween. The tapering minimizes stress concentrations when the connector pad is bonded into, or on the surface of a structure. The connector pad consists of a plurality of structural load carrying plies suitable for sandwiching a flat structurally integrated wiring array therebetween. A plurality of plated through holes formed in the connector pad enable access to the wiring array therein.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2003Date of Patent: August 23, 2005Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: David M. Anderson, David R. Gladish, Robert T. Johnson, Matthew C. Malkin, Simon D. Senibi, Terrance L. Thomas
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Publication number: 20040185688Abstract: A connector pad is provided having a base, a top opposite the base, and tapered sidewalls therebetween. The tapering minimizes stress concentrations when the connector pad is bonded into, or on the surface of a structure. The connector pad consists of a plurality of structural load carrying plies suitable for sandwiching a flat structurally integrated wiring array therebetween. A plurality of plated through holes formed in the connector pad enable access to the wiring array therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: David M. Anderson, David R. Gladish, Robert T. Johnson, Matthew C. Malkin, Simon D. Senibi, Terrance L. Thomas