Patents by Inventor Thomas L. Quinn

Thomas L. Quinn 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).

  • Publication number: 20090074508
    Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Richard L. Orner, JR., Joseph W. Lurquin, JR., Thomas L. Quinn, Donald Robertson, Mark W. Allen
  • Patent number: 7467909
    Abstract: Systems and methods for arresting vehicles or other moving objects are detailed. The systems may be bi-directional, so as to arrest vehicles on either side of a barrier. They additionally may be reset for reuse relatively rapidly following deployment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2008
    Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation
    Inventors: Richard L. Orner, Jr., Joseph W. Lurquin, Jr., Thomas L. Quinn, Donald Robertson, Mark W. Allen
  • Patent number: 6394390
    Abstract: A hook cable support assembly is arranged to support a hook cable above a runway surface for arrestment of an aircraft having a tail hook. The operating mechanism of the support assembly is mounted to the detachable cover of an enclosure. A cable support block holding the hook cable can be rotated to lower the cable into a runway slot for non-arrested landings and can be depressed downward upon impact by an aircraft wheel. Support block rotation is controlled by a pneumatic cylinder and compression spring combination acting via a four-bar linkage. Support block upward recovery following depression is controlled by torsion springs. The cylinder and compression and torsion springs are mounted to the lower surface of the cover and function as a self-contained mechanism isolated from mechanical contact with the enclosure. With this cover-mounted configuration, the operating mechanism of the cable support assembly is removable for service or replacement by detachment of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Assignee: Engineered Arresting Systems Corporation
    Inventors: David K. Colarik, Thomas L. Quinn