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).
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Patent number: 11326661Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.Inventors: Michael Scott Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
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Patent number: 11214363Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 4, 2022Assignee: Bell Textron Inc.Inventors: Timothy Kent Ledbetter, Thomas Parham, Dalton T. Hampton, Frank Stamps, Zachary Edwin Dailey, Robert L. Milliken
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Patent number: 11148790Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 18, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Stamps, Thomas Parham, Jr., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
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Patent number: 11084575Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Bradley Stamps, Thomas Parham, Jr., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
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Publication number: 20210024205Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Applicant: Bell Textron Inc.Inventors: Timothy Kent LEDBETTER, Thomas PARHAM, Dalton T. HAMPTON, Frank STAMPS, Zachary Edwin DAILEY, Robert L. MILLIKEN
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Patent number: 10800518Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 11, 2019Date of Patent: October 13, 2020Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Timothy Kent Ledbetter, Thomas Parham, Dalton T. Hampton, Frank Stamps, Zachary Edwin Dailey, Robert L. Milliken
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Publication number: 20200255133Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.Inventors: Timothy Kent LEDBETTER, Thomas Parham, Dalton T. Hampton, Frank Stamps, Zachary Edwin Dailey, Robert L. Milliken
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Publication number: 20200239133Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: Textron Innovations Inc.Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Stamps, Thomas Parham, JR., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
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Patent number: 10562617Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Brad Stamps, Thomas Parham, Jr., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
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Publication number: 20200001987Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.Inventors: Jouyoung Jason CHOI, David HEVERLY, Michael SEIFERT, Michael SMITH, Frank Brad STAMPS, Thomas PARHAM, JR., Amarjit Olenchery KIZHAKKEPAT
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Patent number: 10386858Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 12, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: 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
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Publication number: 20190203795Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: July 4, 2019Inventors: Michael Scott Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
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Patent number: 10232936Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.Inventors: Michael Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
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Publication number: 20180329430Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2017Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Christopher Mike Bothwell, Jillian Samantha Alfred, Sung Kyun Kim, Marko Vuga, Matthew Hendricks, Mark Wasikowski, Thomas Parham, Michael Reaugh Smith
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Publication number: 20180141645Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Michael Seifert, Peter Quinn Romano, Thomas Parham
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Publication number: 20170259911Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2016Publication date: September 14, 2017Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc.Inventors: Jouyoung Jason Choi, David Heverly, Michael Seifert, Michael Smith, Frank Brad Stamps, Thomas Parham, JR., Amarjit Olenchery Kizhakkepat
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Patent number: 9196119Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Gaming Enhancements, Inc.Inventor: Tyler Thomas Parham
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Publication number: 20140364195Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Inventors: Tyler Thomas Parham, William K. Bertram
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Patent number: 8814659Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Gaming Enhancements, Inc.Inventors: Tyler Thomas Parham, William K. Bertram
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Patent number: 8708341Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventor: Tyler Thomas Parham