Patents by Inventor William Fondriest

William Fondriest 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: 7560828
    Abstract: A modular vehicle cable system for adapting military vehicles with the MILES 2000 Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System used by the United States Armed Forces and other armed forces around the world for training purposes is disclosed. A modular vehicle cable system is provided to allow the user the ability to troubleshoot, remove, and replace certain sections of the system quicker and easier than previously allowed. The design also allows for the installation of additional systems with only minor modifications. The modular vehicle cable system not only makes a cable system more reliable through inherent design, but also allows the user the ability to remove and replace a specific portion of a cable system without disrupting the other systems associated with a cable system. The modular nature of the cable system reduces maintenance and repair times by enabling rapid diagnosis and replacement of defective cable components and sections thereby maximizing training exercises by minimizing vehicle down time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Inventor: William Fondriest
  • Publication number: 20070221394
    Abstract: A modular vehicle cable system for adapting military vehicles with the MILES 2000 Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System used by the United States Armed Forces and other armed forces around the world for training purposes is disclosed. A modular vehicle cable system is provided to allow the user the ability to troubleshoot, remove, and replace certain sections of the system quicker and easier than previously allowed. The design also allows for the installation of additional systems with only minor modifications. The modular vehicle cable system not only makes a cable system more reliable through inherent design, but also allows the user the ability to remove and replace a specific portion of a cable system without disrupting the other systems associated with a cable system. The modular nature of the cable system reduces maintenance and repair times by enabling rapid diagnosis and replacement of defective cable components and sections thereby maximizing training exercises by minimizing vehicle down time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2006
    Publication date: September 27, 2007
    Inventor: William Fondriest
  • Patent number: 7135790
    Abstract: An improved modular landing gear harness for use on a jet aircraft is disclosed. The modular landing gear harness is divided into four sub-assemblies including the main sub-assembly, the brake temperature monitoring sub-assembly, the weight off wheels sub-assembly, and the anti-skid sub-assembly. The various sub-assemblies may be connected to form a unitary harness that provides a protective conduit for wiring for critical landing gear systems. The use of light-weight composite connectors facilitates troubleshooting and substantially reduces the overall weight of the harness assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: William Fondriest
  • Patent number: 6974108
    Abstract: An improved split bearing for use with an aircraft landing gear assembly is disclosed. The split bearing includes first and second semi-cylindrical sleeve components adapted for installation in surrounding relation with the piston tube of a hydraulically actuated landing gear system of an aircraft. A retaining flange secures the split-bearing sleeve components and is adapted for assembly into an integral and complete nose gear lower bearing that allows removal of the main wear component without complete disassembly of the nose gear. A preferred embodiment disclosed herein is particularly adapted for use on an Embraerâ„¢ Emb120 turbo propeller aircraft. The nose gear lower bearing disclosed herein is designed to allow aircraft technicians the ability to quickly change the main wear portion of the lower bearing without the need to discharge, remove and/or disassemble the nose gear from the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Inventor: William Fondriest
  • Publication number: 20050133663
    Abstract: An improved split bearing for use with an aircraft landing gear assembly is disclosed. The split bearing includes first and second semi-cylindrical sleeve components adapted for installation in surrounding relation with the piston tube of a hydraulically actuated landing gear system of an aircraft. A retaining flange secures the split-bearing sleeve components and is adapted for assembly into an integral and complete nose gear lower bearing that allows removal of the main wear component without complete disassembly of the nose gear. A preferred embodiment disclosed herein is particularly adapted for use on an Embraerâ„¢ Emb120 turbo propeller aircraft. The nose gear lower bearing disclosed herein is designed to allow aircraft technicians the ability to quickly change the main wear portion of the lower bearing without the need to discharge, remove and/or disassemble the nose gear from the aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventor: William Fondriest
  • Publication number: 20050088045
    Abstract: An improved modular landing gear harness for use on a jet aircraft is disclosed. The modular landing gear harness is divided into four sub-assemblies including the main sub-assembly, the brake temperature monitoring sub-assembly, the weight off wheels sub-assembly, and the anti-skid sub-assembly. The various sub-assemblies may be connected to form a unitary harness that provides a protective conduit for wiring for critical landing gear systems. The use of light-weight composite connectors facilitates troubleshooting and substantially reduces the overall weight of the harness assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2003
    Publication date: April 28, 2005
    Inventor: William Fondriest