Patents by Inventor Vincent J. Fleck

Vincent J. Fleck 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).

  • Variably transmittive, electronically-controlled eyewear
    Patent number: 8411214
    Abstract: A system and method for flight training and evaluation of pilots comprises electronically activated vision restriction glasses that detect the pilot's head position and automatically darken and restrict the pilot's ability to see through the front and side windscreens when the pilot-in-training attempts to see out the windscreen. Thus, the pilot-in-training sees only within the aircraft cockpit, forcing him or her to fly by instruments in the most restricted operational mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: John J. Chapman, Louis J. Glaab, Timothy D. Schott, Charles T. Howell, Vincent J. Fleck
  • Variably Transmittive, Electronically-Controlled Eyewear
    Publication number: 20090317773
    Abstract: A system and method for flight training and evaluation of pilots comprises electronically activated vision restriction glasses that detect the pilot's head position and automatically darken and restrict the pilot's ability to see through the front and side windscreens when the pilot-in-training attempts to see out the windscreen. Thus, the pilot-in-training sees only within the aircraft cockpit, forcing him or her to fly by instruments in the most restricted operational mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the N.A.S.A.
    Inventors: John J. Chapman, Louis J. Glaab, Timothy D. Schott, Charles T. Howell, Vincent J. Fleck
  • Single acting translational/rotational brake
    Patent number: 5501303
    Abstract: A brake system is provided that applies braking forces on surfaces in both the translational and rotational directions using a single acting self-contained actuator that travels with the translational mechanism. The brake engages a mechanical lock and creates a frictional force on the translational structure preventing translation while simultaneously creating a frictional torque that prevents rotation of the vertical support. The system may include serrations on the braking surfaces to provide increased braking forces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1996
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Johnny W. Allred, Vincent J. Fleck, Jr.