Patents by Inventor Thomas Parham

Thomas Parham 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: 11326661
    Abstract: The present invention includes a damper assembly, method and kit to provide dampening to an airframe comprising: a mass to dampen the vibration of the airframe; one or more wire rope isolators having a first and a second portion, wherein the mass is attached to the one or more wire rope isolators and the mass is isolated from the airframe by the one or more wire rope isolators; and a first fastener and a second fastener, wherein the first fasteners attaches to the first portion of the wire rope isolator to the mass, and the second fastener attaches the second portion of the wire rope isolator to the airframe to dampen vibration of the airframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Michael Scott Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
  • Patent number: 11214363
    Abstract: An example of a hub for a tail rotor includes a body configured to couple to a mast of a rotor system, a trunnion disposed within the body, first and second shafts disposed on opposite sides of the trunnion, first and second end plates secured to the body, and first and second end bearings, the first end bearing disposed between the first shaft and the first end plate and the second end bearing disposed between the second shaft and the second end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kent Ledbetter, Thomas Parham, Dalton T. Hampton, Frank Stamps, Zachary Edwin Dailey, Robert L. Milliken
  • Patent number: 11148790
    Abstract: A vibration attenuation system for attenuating vibrations in a mast of an aircraft includes a weight attached to the mast but free to orbit about the mast. The weight can be comprised of one or more weight assemblies. Embodiments can include a single weight, or plural weight assemblies wherein each weight assembly can include a mechanical interconnecting mechanism so that each weight assembly receives feedback regarding the position and movement of one or more other weight assemblies. Each weight can be associated with a spring that urges the weight towards a neutral position. Rotation of the mast can cause the weight to orbit about the mast and self-excite such that the weight acts against the urging of the spring towards an attenuating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Stamps, Thomas Parham, Jr., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
  • Patent number: 11084575
    Abstract: A vibration attenuation system for attenuating vibrations in a mast of an aircraft includes a weight attached to the mast but free to orbit about the mast. The weight can be comprised of one or more weight assemblies. Embodiments can include a single weight, or plural weight assemblies wherein each weight assembly can include a mechanical interconnecting mechanism so that each weight assembly receives feedback regarding the position and movement of one or more other weight assemblies. Each weight can be associated with a spring that urges the weight towards a neutral position. Rotation of the mast can cause the weight to orbit about the mast and self-excite such that the weight acts against the urging of the spring towards an attenuating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Bradley Stamps, Thomas Parham, Jr., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
  • Publication number: 20210024205
    Abstract: An example of a hub for a tail rotor includes a body configured to couple to a mast of a rotor system, a trunnion disposed within the body, first and second shafts disposed on opposite sides of the trunnion, first and second end plates secured to the body, and first and second end bearings, the first end bearing disposed between the first shaft and the first end plate and the second end bearing disposed between the second shaft and the second end plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kent LEDBETTER, Thomas PARHAM, Dalton T. HAMPTON, Frank STAMPS, Zachary Edwin DAILEY, Robert L. MILLIKEN
  • Patent number: 10800518
    Abstract: An example of a hub for a tail rotor includes a body configured to couple to a mast of a rotor system, a trunnion disposed within the body, first and second shafts disposed on opposite sides of the trunnion, first and second end plates secured to the body, and first and second end bearings, the first end bearing disposed between the first shaft and the first end plate and the second end bearing disposed between the second shaft and the second end plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kent Ledbetter, Thomas Parham, Dalton T. Hampton, Frank Stamps, Zachary Edwin Dailey, Robert L. Milliken
  • Publication number: 20200255133
    Abstract: An example of a hub for a tail rotor includes a body configured to couple to a mast of a rotor system, a trunnion disposed within the body, first and second shafts disposed on opposite sides of the trunnion, first and second end plates secured to the body, and first and second end bearings, the first end bearing disposed between the first shaft and the first end plate and the second end bearing disposed between the second shaft and the second end plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Kent LEDBETTER, Thomas Parham, Dalton T. Hampton, Frank Stamps, Zachary Edwin Dailey, Robert L. Milliken
  • Publication number: 20200239133
    Abstract: A vibration attenuation system for attenuating vibrations in a mast of an aircraft includes a weight attached to the mast but free to orbit about the mast. The weight can be comprised of one or more weight assemblies. Embodiments can include a single weight, or plural weight assemblies wherein each weight assembly can include a mechanical interconnecting mechanism so that each weight assembly receives feedback regarding the position and movement of one or more other weight assemblies. Each weight can be associated with a spring that urges the weight towards a neutral position. Rotation of the mast can cause the weight to orbit about the mast and self-excite such that the weight acts against the urging of the spring towards an attenuating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Stamps, Thomas Parham, JR., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
  • Patent number: 10562617
    Abstract: A vibration attenuation system for attenuating vibrations in a mast of an aircraft includes a weight attached to the mast but free to orbit about the mast. The weight can be comprised of one or more weight assemblies. Embodiments can include a single weight, or plural weight assemblies wherein each weight assembly can include a mechanical interconnecting mechanism so that each weight assembly receives feedback regarding the position and movement of one or more other weight assemblies. Each weight can be associated with a spring that urges the weight towards a neutral position. Rotation of the mast can cause the weight to orbit about the mast and self-excite such that the weight acts against the urging of the spring towards an attenuating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Brad Stamps, Thomas Parham, Jr., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
  • Publication number: 20200001987
    Abstract: A vibration attenuation system for attenuating vibrations in a mast of an aircraft includes a weight attached to the mast but free to orbit about the mast. The weight can be comprised of one or more weight assemblies. Embodiments can include a single weight, or plural weight assemblies wherein each weight assembly can include a mechanical interconnecting mechanism so that each weight assembly receives feedback regarding the position and movement of one or more other weight assemblies. Each weight can be associated with a spring that urges the weight towards a neutral position. Rotation of the mast can cause the weight to orbit about the mast and self-excite such that the weight acts against the urging of the spring towards an attenuating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
    Inventors: Jouyoung Jason CHOI, David HEVERLY, Michael SEIFERT, Michael SMITH, Frank Brad STAMPS, Thomas PARHAM, JR., Amarjit Olenchery KIZHAKKEPAT
  • Patent number: 10386858
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of operating a rotorcraft includes receiving a measured yaw rate from a yaw rate sensor or a measured lateral acceleration from a lateral acceleration sensor of the rotorcraft, filtering the measured yaw rate or the measured lateral acceleration using a filter to form a filtered measured yaw rate or a filtered measured lateral acceleration, and regulating a yaw rate or a lateral acceleration of the rotorcraft based on the measured yaw rate or the measured lateral acceleration. The filter includes a bandpass characteristic or a notch characteristic, and the filtering is configured to reduce lateral vibrations caused by airflow in a tail section of the rotorcraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Mike Bothwell, Jillian Samantha Alfred, Sung Kyun Kim, Marko Vuga, Matthew Hendricks, Mark Wasikowski, Thomas Parham, Michael Reaugh Smith
  • Publication number: 20190203795
    Abstract: The present invention includes a damper assembly, method and kit to provide dampening to an airframe comprising: a mass to dampen the vibration of the airframe; one or more wire rope isolators having a first and a second portion, wherein the mass is attached to the one or more wire rope isolators and the mass is isolated from the airframe by the one or more wire rope isolators; and a first fastener and a second fastener, wherein the first fasteners attaches to the first portion of the wire rope isolator to the mass, and the second fastener attaches the second portion of the wire rope isolator to the airframe to dampen vibration of the airframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Scott Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
  • Patent number: 10232936
    Abstract: The present invention includes a damper assembly, method and kit to provide dampening to an airframe comprising: a mass to dampen the vibration of the airframe; one or more wire rope isolators having a first and a second portion, wherein the mass is attached to the one or more wire rope isolators and the mass is isolated from the airframe by the one or more wire rope isolators; and a first fastener and a second fastener, wherein the first fasteners attaches to the first portion of the wire rope isolator to the mass, and the second fastener attaches the second portion of the wire rope isolator to the airframe to dampen vibration of the airframe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Michael Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
  • Publication number: 20180329430
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of operating a rotorcraft includes receiving a measured yaw rate from a yaw rate sensor or a measured lateral acceleration from a lateral acceleration sensor of the rotorcraft, filtering the measured yaw rate or the measured lateral acceleration using a filter to form a filtered measured yaw rate or a filtered measured lateral acceleration, and regulating a yaw rate or a lateral acceleration of the rotorcraft based on the measured yaw rate or the measured lateral acceleration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Inventors: Christopher Mike Bothwell, Jillian Samantha Alfred, Sung Kyun Kim, Marko Vuga, Matthew Hendricks, Mark Wasikowski, Thomas Parham, Michael Reaugh Smith
  • Publication number: 20180141645
    Abstract: The present invention includes a damper assembly, method and kit to provide dampening to an airframe comprising: a mass to dampen the vibration of the airframe; one or more wire rope isolators having a first and a second portion, wherein the mass is attached to the one or more wire rope isolators and the mass is isolated from the airframe by the one or more wire rope isolators; and a first fastener and a second fastener, wherein the first fasteners attaches to the first portion of the wire rope isolator to the mass, and the second fastener attaches the second portion of the wire rope isolator to the airframe to dampen vibration of the airframe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
  • Publication number: 20170259911
    Abstract: A vibration attenuation system for attenuating vibrations in a mast of an aircraft includes a weight attached to the mast but free to orbit about the mast. The weight can be comprised of one or more weight assemblies. Embodiments can include a single weight, or plural weight assemblies wherein each weight assembly can include a mechanical interconnecting mechanism so that each weight assembly receives feedback regarding the position and movement of one or more other weight assemblies. Each weight can be associated with a spring that urges the weight towards a neutral position. Rotation of the mast can cause the weight to orbit about the mast and self-excite such that the weight acts against the urging of the spring towards an attenuating position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.
    Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Brad Stamps, Thomas Parham, JR., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
  • Patent number: 9196119
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes determining an event at a gaming device during game play for a first player. One or more bonus event symbols are determined in response to the event. The method sends the one or more bonus event symbols for a bonus game to a second player. When one or more of the bonus event symbols match a predetermined outcome, the second player is awarded a bonus award. In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a bonus event symbol from a second gaming device during game play on a first gaming device for a first player. It is determined if the bonus event symbol provides a match to a predetermined outcome. The first player is awarded a bonus award if the match is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2015
    Assignee: Gaming Enhancements, Inc.
    Inventor: Tyler Thomas Parham
  • Publication number: 20140364195
    Abstract: A method of providing a game for a gaming device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of average values. Average values in the plurality of average values represent different values of a prize pool. A wager amount and an input to initiate game play are received. An average value is selected from the plurality of average values and a random award is determined from the prize pool. The random award is determined from the average value selected from the plurality of average values.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Tyler Thomas Parham, William K. Bertram
  • Patent number: 8814659
    Abstract: A method of providing a game for a gaming device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of average values. Average values in the plurality of average values represent different values of a prize pool. A wager amount and an input to initiate game play are received. An average value is selected from the plurality of average values and a random award is determined from the prize pool. The random award is determined from the average value selected from the plurality of average values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Gaming Enhancements, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler Thomas Parham, William K. Bertram
  • Patent number: 8708341
    Abstract: A player makes a wager and initiates game play, dealing a first hand of at least five cards all face up to the player. The player may hold none, one or more of the face up cards and draw replacement cards for the unheld cards. The player also has the options to wager on and duplicate none, one or more of the dealt cards into one or more five-card hands. If the player holds none of the cards and duplicates the dealt cards only, the player can hold the cards in the dealt hand and the duplicated hands in any traditional manner the player selects. The player is also given the option to select none, one or more winning outcomes for one or more of the five card hands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Tyler Thomas Parham