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).
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Patent number: 10704974Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
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Patent number: 10465740Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Patent number: 10119870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Kevin Rehfus, David Drennen, Thomas Freshour, Harald Klode, Satinder Mann, Robert French
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Patent number: 10031037Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 15, 2017Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Publication number: 20180135686Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Publication number: 20180045593Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
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Patent number: 9829402Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 3, 2015Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
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Publication number: 20170241848Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: August 24, 2017Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Kevin Rehfus, David Drennen, Thomas Freshour, Harald Klode, Satinder Mann, Robert French
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Patent number: 9548643Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 17, 2017Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Kevin Rehfus, Joseph E Beason, David Drennen, Harald Klode, Thomas Freshour, Jantzen Hinton
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Publication number: 20160223415Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: August 4, 2016Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph E. Beason, Kevin Rehfus, Albert Keith Pant, Thomas Freshour, Scott Streng, David Drennen
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Patent number: 9297712Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Publication number: 20150115779Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: Kevin Rehfus, Joseph E. Beason, David Drennen, Harald Klode, Thomas Freshour, Jantzen Hinton
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Patent number: 9016134Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Patent number: 9004233Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 11, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: David Drennen, Kevin Rehfus, Douglas Lee Simpson, Thomas Freshour
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Publication number: 20150008800Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Publication number: 20140157906Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas Freshour
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Publication number: 20140158474Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventors: David Drennen, Kevin Rehfus, Douglas Lee Simpson, Thomas Freshour