Patents by Inventor William P. Wilkey

William P. Wilkey 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: 4825713
    Abstract: A two axis, monolithic suspension assembly for a gyroscope using cross flexure pivots and having an integral driving element which is rotatable about an axis of rotation, wherein the driving element is connected to a driven element by a suspension means, which comprises an upper gimbal, an intermediate gimbal and a lower gimbal. The lower gimbal is fixedly connected to the driving element and the upper gimbal is fixedly connected to the driven element. Each of the upper gimbal and lower gimbal have two cross flexure pivots, which connect to the intermediate gimbal. The cross flexure pivot consists of two diagonal flexure strips which represent an increase in the radial stiffness and a reduction in the radial compliance, from those required in prior art devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1989
    Assignee: Honeywell, Inc.
    Inventor: William P. Wilkey