Patents by Inventor Victor A. Riley

Victor A. Riley 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: 9205916
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for tab-pane-based flight plan management interface are disclosed. The tab-pane-based flight management interface system (FMIS) is optimally Layered and Multi-Indexed (LMI) such that the management of flight management (FM) functions and associated parameters that affect the airplane's flight are easily and efficiently operable by pilots. The LMI-FMIS provides a flexible tab-pane-based architecture that allows pilots to start a flight plan modification, proceed to engage in other tasks not related to the modification, and return to the pending modification to continue the modification process. The LMI-FMIS also provides task-oriented menu structures that provide pilots tailored options or menus applicable to the task at hand thus efficiently guiding pilots to complete a task while maintaining easy access to information that was displayed prior to the commencement of the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel J. Boorman, Randall J. Mumaw, Victor A. Riley
  • Patent number: 9032319
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for handling of flight deck data are disclosed. The disclosed flight deck data handling means including means such as a cursor-based and touch screen-based means that attach a representative state of the data under pilot manipulation in one or more of the following locations: (1) at the origin display location of the handled data; (2) at the target display location of the handled data; and (3) at any point from the origin to the destination display locations that a cursor or touch input traverses. The representative state of the data is shown via a context-sensitive repeater coupled to a cursor and touch inputs such that continuous feedback as to the current state of the pilot's data manipulation is maintained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Jason L. Hammack, Victor A. Riley
  • Publication number: 20140188312
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for tab-pane-based flight plan management interface are disclosed. The tab-pane-based flight management interface system (FMIS) is optimally Layered and Multi-Indexed (LMI) such that the management of flight management (FM) functions and associated parameters that affect the airplane's flight are easily and efficiently operable by pilots. The LMI-FMIS provides a flexible tab-pane-based architecture that allows pilots to start a flight plan modification, proceed to engage in other tasks not related to the modification, and return to the pending modification to continue the modification process. The LMI-FMIS also provides task-oriented menu structures that provide pilots tailored options or menus applicable to the task at hand thus efficiently guiding pilots to complete a task while maintaining easy access to information that was displayed prior to the commencement of the task.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel J. BOORMAN, Randall J. MUMAW, Victor A. RILEY
  • Patent number: 8694184
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for tab-pane-based flight plan management interface are disclosed. The tab-pane-based flight management interface system (FMIS) is optimally Layered and Multi-Indexed (LMI) such that the management of flight management (FM) functions and associated parameters that affect the airplane's flight are easily and efficiently operable by pilots. The LMI-FMIS provides a flexible tab-pane-based architecture that allows pilots to start a flight plan modification, proceed to engage in other tasks not related to the modification, and return to the pending modification to continue the modification process. The LMI-FMIS also provides task-oriented menu structures that provide pilots tailored options or menus applicable to the task at hand thus efficiently guiding pilots to complete a task while maintaining easy access to information that was displayed prior to the commencement of the task.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2014
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel J. Boorman, Randall J. Mumaw, Victor A. Riley
  • Patent number: 8423207
    Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods for displaying navigation performance based flight path deviation information during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing of non-precision flight modes are provided. Improved graphical depictions of navigation performance based flight path deviation information provide pilots and flight crew members with clear, concise displays of the dynamic relationship between ANP and RNP, mode and aspect of flight and related procedures, intersecting flight paths, and current actual flight path deviation from a predefined flight path during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing. For example, an enhanced IAN display may include NPS-type deviation scales to show RNP/ANP relationships and predetermined RNP markers to alert the pilots and flight crew members that the FMC has transitioned from an NPS display for RNAV (LNAV/VNAV) flight procedures to an enhanced IAN display for a non-precision (non-xLS) approach and/or landing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Davis, Daniel J. Boorman, L. Kirk Gagnon, William L. Goodman, Alan R. Jacobsen, William A. Miller, James E. Mitchell, Victor A. Riley, William F. Royce, William D. Tafs
  • Publication number: 20110313600
    Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods for displaying navigation performance based flight path deviation information during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing of non-precision flight modes are provided. Improved graphical depictions of navigation performance based flight path deviation information provide pilots and flight crew members with clear, concise displays of the dynamic relationship between ANP and RNP, mode and aspect of flight and related procedures, intersecting flight paths, and current actual flight path deviation from a predefined flight path during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing. For example, an enhanced IAN display may include NPS-type deviation scales to show RNP/ANP relationships and predetermined RNP markers to alert the pilots and flight crew members that the FMC has transitioned from an NPS display for RNAV (LNAV/VNAV) flight procedures to an enhanced IAN display for a non-precision (non-xLS) approach and/or landing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert B. Davis, Daniel J. Boorman, Kirk L. Gagnon, William L. Goodman, Alan R. Jacobsen, William A. Miller, James E. Mitchell, Victor A. Riley, William F. Royce, William D. Tafs
  • Patent number: 8027756
    Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods for displaying navigation performance based flight path deviation information during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing of non-precision flight modes are provided. Improved graphical depictions of navigation performance based flight path deviation information provide pilots and flight crew members with clear, concise displays of the dynamic relationship between ANP and RNP, mode and aspect of flight and related procedures, intersecting flight paths, and current actual flight path deviation from a predefined flight path during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing. For example, an enhanced IAN display may include NPS-type deviation scales to show RNP/ANP relationships and predetermined RNP markers to alert the pilots and flight crew members that the FMC has transitioned from an NPS display for RNAV (LNAV/VNAV) flight procedures to an enhanced IAN display for a non-precision (non-xLS) approach and/or landing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Robert B. Davis, Daniel J. Boorman, L. Kirk Gagnon, William L. Goodman, Alan R. Jacobsen, William A. Miller, James E. Mitchell, Victor A. Riley, William F. Royce, William D. Tafs
  • Publication number: 20080140270
    Abstract: Systems, computer program products, and methods for displaying navigation performance based flight path deviation information during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing of non-precision flight modes are provided. Improved graphical depictions of navigation performance based flight path deviation information provide pilots and flight crew members with clear, concise displays of the dynamic relationship between ANP and RNP, mode and aspect of flight and related procedures, intersecting flight paths, and current actual flight path deviation from a predefined flight path during the final approach segment to a runway and during landing. For example, an enhanced IAN display may include NPS-type deviation scales to show RNP/ANP relationships and predetermined RNP markers to alert the pilots and flight crew members that the FMC has transitioned from an NPS display for RNAV (LNAV/VNAV) flight procedures to an enhanced IAN display for a non-precision (non-xLS) approach and/or landing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2006
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Robert B. Davis, Daniel J. Boorman, L. Kirk Gagnon, William L. Goodman, Alan R. Jacobsen, William A. Miller, James E. Mitchell, Victor A. Riley, William F. Royce, William D. Tafs
  • Publication number: 20070286777
    Abstract: Vitamin Mineral Aura is an Aura created by the proper use of my invention called the Aura-Sphere, APPL No. 29/251,646 Application: Placing lit vitamin candle within my invention (the Aura-Sphere) given 1 hour brings the Aura-Sphere to it's operating temperature. The Vitamin Candle feeds the cold absorbing granite Sphere. When Atoms are dormant within the granite they absorb. As the vitamin candle is heating the granite sphere, it is releasing it's vapor of Vitamin E into the absorbent Granite Sphere. The granite's core becomes warmer from the flame of the vitamin candle, starts a reverse cycle within the granite sphere and begins to release a mineral enriched vitamin aura.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventor: Victor Riley
  • Publication number: 20040030531
    Abstract: An automated system and method for monitoring and supporting and actor in an environment, such as a daily living environment. The system includes at least one sensor, at least one effector and a controller adapted to provide monitoring, situation assessment, response planning, and plan execution functions. In one preferred embodiment, the controller provides a layered architecture allowing multiple modules to interact and perform the desired monitoring and support functions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher A. Miller, Wende L. Dewing, Karen Z. Haigh, David C. Toms, Rand P. Whillock, Christopher W. Geib, Stephen V. Metz, Rose Mae M. Richardson, Stephen D. Whitlow, John A. Allen, Lawrence A. King, John A. Phelps, Victor A. Riley, Peggy Wu
  • Patent number: 6346892
    Abstract: Aircraft and other systems employing various condition settable parameters are controlled utilizing a command language, display, and input device for entering certain desired parameters with a parser programmed to interpret various alternate expressions which have been entered into a predetermined format recognizable by a computer which is operable to display the parsed command and upon approval to input the computer for controlling the desired parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. DeMers, Victor A. Riley
  • Patent number: 6289277
    Abstract: A system for producing vehicle routes such as aircraft flight plans in the presence of weather and other hazards defines static and moving hazards with polygons drawn on a display containing graphic hazard regions. Different hazard types and intensities are displayed differently. Both lateral and vertical geographic depictions are displayed, and hazards can be displayed temporally as well. Users input information and thresholds for hazards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2001
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Thea Lynn Feyereisen, Christopher J. Misiak, Victor A. Riley
  • Patent number: 5844503
    Abstract: A method and apparatus using a simplified language consistent with air traffic control syntax for inputting, displaying and controlling the operation of a flight management system of an aircraft to comply with the instructions received by the pilot from the air traffic controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 1, 1998
    Assignee: Honeywell Inc.
    Inventors: Victor A. Riley, Robert E. Demers
  • Patent number: 5075358
    Abstract: A latex modified mortar or concrete material in which a polymeric or latex binding material is combined with a low shrinkage (gypsum) cement and fine fillers. Use of the low shrinkage cement and a higher than previously considered functional ratio of latex binding material to low shrinkage cement permits the resulting patching composition to obtain unexpectedly good adhesion, reduced cracking tendencies, dimensional stability, and flexibility required while maintaining enhanced strength properties. The polymeric binding material may be either an elastomeric or a thermoplastic latex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1990
    Date of Patent: December 24, 1991
    Inventors: Victor Riley, Krishnamurthy Muralidharan
  • Patent number: 4553362
    Abstract: A prefabricated building unit is formed as an integrally moulded body of fibre-reinforced concrete. The body has a wall, a beam extending along the top or bottom of the wall, and a floor or roof extending from the beam perpendicularly to the wall at the bottom or top thereof respectively. The beam is reinforced by reinforcing bars extending there along and an elongated reinforcing member extending helically around the reinforcing bars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1983
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1985
    Assignee: Imperial Oil Limited
    Inventor: Victor Riley
  • Patent number: 4543012
    Abstract: A simple barrier of the type having a series of buoyant tubular sections interconnected by a central cable and provided with a depending skirt. A portion of the skirt that is not attached at the joints is adapted to form an upwardly directed channel which effectively prevents the passage of pollutants through the openings at the joints without the necessity of directly sealing the openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1984
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Canadian Patents and Development Limited
    Inventor: Victor Riley
  • Patent number: 4133928
    Abstract: Fibre reinforced composites of cementitious materials or gypsum are reinforced with pre-combined mixtures of strong reinforcing fibres e.g., glass or steel, and water absorbent fibres, e.g., cotton. Examples of composites are cement pipes, wall boards, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: January 9, 1979
    Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Victor Riley, Ian Macnab, John Timusk, Edward English
  • Patent number: 4076884
    Abstract: Fibre reinforced composites of cementitious materials or gypsum are reinforced with pre-combined mixtures of strong reinforcing fibres e.g., glass or steel, and water absorbent fibres, e.g., cotton. Examples of composites are cement pipes, wall boards, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1978
    Assignee: The Governing Council of the University of Toronto
    Inventors: Victor Riley, Ian Macnab, John Timusk, Edward English