Patents by Inventor Thomas Freshour

Thomas Freshour 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: 10704974
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes the use of a smart load cell in a system for controlling an electromechanical actuator. A load cell may be positioned along the outer surface of the electromechanical actuator. Further, the load cell may utilize strain gages and a microcontroller. The load cell may be configured to transmit data to an electric brake actuator controller which includes calibration for operating temperature of the electromechanical actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
  • Patent number: 10465740
    Abstract: A nut retention arrangement may comprise a first nut comprising a first threaded aperture and a first retention aperture, a second nut comprising a second threaded aperture and a second retention aperture, and a tensile member having a first end extending through the first retention aperture and a second end extending through the second retention aperture such that rotation in a direction toward loosening of either the first nut or the second nut causes rotation in a direction toward tightening of the other of the first nut or the second nut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Patent number: 10119870
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electromechanical actuator comprising an actuator drive unit housing, a relief formed in the actuator drive unit housing, a column defined by the relief positioned adjacent to a second relief, and a load cell comprising the column and a strain gauge coupled to the column.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Rehfus, David Drennen, Thomas Freshour, Harald Klode, Satinder Mann, Robert French
  • Patent number: 10031037
    Abstract: A stressroll assembly may comprise a first bracket comprising a first load cell. The first load cell may form a first half of a Wheatstone bridge. A first stressroll wheel may be mounted to a first axle extending between a first arm of the first bracket and a second arm of the first bracket. A second bracket may comprise a second load cell. The second load cell may form a second half of the Wheatstone bridge. A second stressroll wheel may be mounted to a second axle extending between a first arm of the second bracket and a second arm of the second bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Publication number: 20180135686
    Abstract: A nut retention arrangement may comprise a first nut comprising a first threaded aperture and a first retention aperture, a second nut comprising a second threaded aperture and a second retention aperture, and a tensile member having a first end extending through the first retention aperture and a second end extending through the second retention aperture such that rotation in a direction toward loosening of either the first nut or the second nut causes rotation in a direction toward tightening of the other of the first nut or the second nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Publication number: 20180045593
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes the use of a smart load cell in a system for controlling an electromechanical actuator. A load cell may be positioned along the outer surface of the electromechanical actuator. Further, the load cell may utilize strain gages and a microcontroller. The load cell may be configured to transmit data to an electric brake actuator controller which includes calibration for operating temperature of the electromechanical actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Publication date: February 15, 2018
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
  • Patent number: 9829402
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes the use of a smart load cell in a system for controlling an electromechanical actuator. A load cell may be positioned along the outer surface of the electromechanical actuator. Further, the load cell may utilize strain gages and a microcontroller. The load cell may be configured to transmit data to an electric brake actuator controller which includes calibration for operating temperature of the electromechanical actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
  • Publication number: 20170241848
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electromechanical actuator comprising an actuator drive unit housing, a relief formed in the actuator drive unit housing, a column defined by the relief positioned adjacent to a second relief, and a load cell comprising the column and a strain gauge coupled to the column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Rehfus, David Drennen, Thomas Freshour, Harald Klode, Satinder Mann, Robert French
  • Patent number: 9548643
    Abstract: A instrumented housing for an electric motor actuator is provided. The instrumented housing may have a ribbon gage coupled to a housing of an electrical motor actuator. The ribbon gage may have one or more strain gages. The strain gages may measure the tension on the housing when the electric motor actuator exerts a load. A cover may extend over at least a portion of the housing and ribbon gage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin Rehfus, Joseph E Beason, David Drennen, Harald Klode, Thomas Freshour, Jantzen Hinton
  • Publication number: 20160223415
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes the use of a smart load cell in a system for controlling an electromechanical actuator. A load cell may be positioned along the outer surface of the electromechanical actuator. Further, the load cell may utilize strain gages and a microcontroller. The load cell may be configured to transmit data to an electric brake actuator controller which includes calibration for operating temperature of the electromechanical actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
  • Patent number: 9297712
    Abstract: A strain gage system for an electric motor actuator is provided. The strain gage system may be coupled to or integrally formed in a housing of the electric motor actuator. In various embodiments, the strain gauge system may comprise one or more principle strain gages. In various embodiments, the strain gage system may comprise one or more transverse strain gages.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Publication number: 20150115779
    Abstract: A instrumented housing for an electric motor actuator is provided. The instrumented housing may have a ribbon gage coupled to a housing of an electrical motor actuator. The ribbon gage may have one or more strain gages. The strain gages may measure the tension on the housing when the electric motor actuator exerts a load. A cover may extend over at least a portion of the housing and ribbon gage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Rehfus, Joseph E. Beason, David Drennen, Harald Klode, Thomas Freshour, Jantzen Hinton
  • Patent number: 9016134
    Abstract: A load cell extending in an axial direction having an outer surface includes a groove in the outer surface having a first flat wall, and a second flat wall; and a principal strain sensor positioned on the first flat wall to measure tension and compression in the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Patent number: 9004233
    Abstract: A ring-shaped thrust bearing extending in an axial direction having an inner surface includes a first axial groove in the inner surface having a first flat wall and a second flat wall; and a first principal strain sensor positioned on the first flat wall of the first axial groove to measure compression in the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventors: David Drennen, Kevin Rehfus, Douglas Lee Simpson, Thomas Freshour
  • Publication number: 20150008800
    Abstract: A strain gage system for an electric motor actuator is provided. The strain gage system may be coupled to or integrally formed in a housing of the electric motor actuator. In various embodiments, the strain gauge system may comprise one or more principle strain gages. In various embodiments, the strain gage system may comprise one or more transverse strain gages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Publication number: 20140157906
    Abstract: A load cell extending in an axial direction having an outer surface includes a groove in the outer surface having a first flat wall, and a second flat wall; and a principal strain sensor positioned on the first flat wall to measure tension and compression in the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventor: Thomas Freshour
  • Publication number: 20140158474
    Abstract: A ring-shaped thrust bearing extending in an axial direction having an inner surface includes a first axial groove in the inner surface having a first flat wall and a second flat wall; and a first principal strain sensor positioned on the first flat wall of the first axial groove to measure compression in the axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Drennen, Kevin Rehfus, Douglas Lee Simpson, Thomas Freshour