Patents by Inventor Timothy C. McIlroy

Timothy C. McIlroy 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).

  • Control panel actuator device
    Patent number: 8286521
    Abstract: An actuator assembly for remote actuation of control panel components in an environment that restricts human access is contemplated. The actuator assembly includes one or more remotely controllable linear drive mechanisms for imparting a rotation motion on one or more cams to remotely press a control panel component such as a button or switch. While disengaged, the cams are rotated to a position where they minimally obstruct an operator's view. The actuator assembly also allows the force and throw of actuation to be accurately controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy C. McIlroy, David J. Carta
  • CONTROL PANEL ACTUATOR DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100242645
    Abstract: An actuator assembly for remote actuation of control panel components in an environment that restricts human access is contemplated. The actuator assembly includes one or more remotely controllable linear drive mechanisms for imparting a rotation motion on one or more cams to remotely press a control panel component such as a button or switch. While disengaged, the cams are rotated to a position where they minimally obstruct an operator's view. The actuator assembly also allows the force and throw of actuation to be accurately controlled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy C. McIlroy, David J. Carta