Patents by Inventor Timothy Robert Matthews

Timothy Robert Matthews 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).

  • Universal joint
    Publication number: 20030134682
    Abstract: A universal joint comprises a first attachment element having first and second engagement regions, a second attachment element having third and fourth engagement regions and a cruciform element. The cruciform element engages with the first to fourth engagement regions and has a bearing material is fixed thereon such that relative movement occurs at the interface between the radially outermost surface of the bearing material and the co-pending parts of the engagement regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventor: Timothy Robert Matthews
  • Flight control surface actuation system
    Patent number: 6076767
    Abstract: A flight control surface actuation system is provided in which a plurality of actuators (6-13) are connected to one another in order to synchronize their operation. Each actuator has its own gearbox such that the torque transmitted in the synchronizing element is kept low.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Dowty Boulton Paul Limited
    Inventors: Brian Farley, Antony Morgan, Arthur Derek Mountney, Timothy Robert Matthews