Patents by Inventor William J. Gehm

William J. Gehm 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).

  • Publication number: 20220082339
    Abstract: A heat sink assembly includes a thermally conductive support member configured to be attached to a heat source and a heat sink. An adjustable mechanism is configured to moveably connect the thermally conductive support member to the heat sink. The adjustable mechanism permits the heat source to be moved relative to the heat sink without requiring access to the adjustable mechanism. The heat sink assembly provides a mechanically adjustable and supportive system having a thermally conductive path for heat removal from the object. The integral movable adjustment mechanism permits the thermally conductive member to translate without loss of the thermal path between the two ends. The heat source can move and become rigidly fixed in location without direct access. A compression mechanism may provide a continuous force between the support member and the heat sink as the support member is translated to permit movement of the heat generating source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Gehm, Nick C. Marco
  • Patent number: 10746621
    Abstract: A pressure sensing system includes a pressure transducer, a pressure manifold, and a heater assembly. The pressure transducer is configured to measure pressures at one or more locations of a vehicle engine. The pressure manifold is configured to cover a face of the pressure transducer and provide an interface for transferring air or gas generated at the one or more locations of the vehicle engine. The heater assembly is configured to heat one or more portions of the pressure transducer and one or more portions of the pressure manifold and maintain a temperature of each of the pressure transducer and the pressure manifold above a predetermined temperature level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Gehm, Raymond J. Boyd, Glenn T. Diego, Robert J. Kunz, Clive A. Morris, Stephen L. Pero
  • Patent number: 10274392
    Abstract: A multiple channel control system, pressure detection system, a method and a program are provided. A pressure detection system may include first and second pressure transducers having a common pressure source as an input. The first pressure transducer is a different type than the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a storage device configured to store a look up table having a calibrated relationship between temperature and pressure for the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a processor configured to periodically update the look up table based on pressure detected by the first pressure transducer when a condition is met.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventor: William J. Gehm
  • Publication number: 20190049327
    Abstract: A pressure sensing system includes a pressure transducer, a pressure manifold, and a heater assembly. The pressure transducer is configured to measure pressures at one or more locations of a vehicle engine. The pressure manifold is configured to cover a face of the pressure transducer and provide an interface for transferring air or gas generated at the one or more locations of the vehicle engine. The heater assembly is configured to heat one or more portions of the pressure transducer and one or more portions of the pressure manifold and maintain a temperature of each of the pressure transducer and the pressure manifold above a predetermined temperature level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: BAE Systems Controls Inc.
    Inventors: William J. Gehm, Raymond J. Boyd, Glenn T. Diego, Robert J. Kunz, Clive A. Morris, Stephen L. Pero
  • Publication number: 20160061684
    Abstract: A multiple channel control system, pressure detection system, a method and a program are provided. A pressure detection system may include first and second pressure transducers having a common pressure source as an input. The first pressure transducer is a different type than the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a storage device configured to store a look up table having a calibrated relationship between temperature and pressure for the second pressure transducer. The system also includes a processor configured to periodically update the look up table based on pressure detected by the first pressure transducer when a condition is met.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS CONTROLS INC.
    Inventor: William J. Gehm