Patents by Inventor William R. SAMUELS

William R. SAMUELS 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: 20220120544
    Abstract: The system and method of a low inertia, rolling control actuation system (CAS) for a projectile. A CAS having only two canards provides reduced cost and quicker reaction times. In some cases one or more bearings can intermittently decouple the CAS from the projectile and in some cases with the use of a brake. If there are two bearings on either side of the CAS, the front and/or back of the projectile can be decoupled to provide even quicker response times. The front of the projectile may have a warhead and additional sensors or imagers. The rear of the projectile may contain a booster or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Michael J. Choiniere, William R. Samuels, Jason T. Stockwell
  • Patent number: 11287232
    Abstract: The system and method for an additively manufactured self-destructive delay device is a bellow/lattice structure or other form. The device may be installed as a replacement to a previous device, where the device yields under the deployment force at a specific rate to match the time-displacement curve established by a previous hydraulic delay device. The delay device has a virtually unlimited lifespan, is cheap to manufacture, and can be adaptable to other loads and conditions for use in or on other platforms. This solution can be applied anywhere where mechanical delay devices are needed within systems. Some examples include wing/fin deployment mechanisms, safety crumple zones, or devices that act as shear pins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Eric N. Brooks, William R. Samuels
  • Publication number: 20210180925
    Abstract: The system and method for an additively manufactured self-destructive delay device is a bellow/lattice structure or other form. The device may be installed as a replacement to a previous device, where the device yields under the deployment force at a specific rate to match the time-displacement curve established by a previous hydraulic delay device. The delay device has a virtually unlimited lifespan, is cheap to manufacture, and can be adaptable to other loads and conditions for use in or on other platforms. This solution can be applied anywhere where mechanical delay devices are needed within systems. Some examples include wing/fin deployment mechanisms, safety crumple zones, or devices that act as shear pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Eric N. BROOKS, William R. SAMUELS
  • Patent number: 10859359
    Abstract: The system and method for forming an ignition sequencer comprising two inseparable portions (a body and an armature) where an armature is articulable with respect to a body to allow for the existence of no less than two distinct stages of the ignition sequence through the articulating motion of the additively-manufactured armature. The ignition sequencer assembly architecture allows for installation of an internal energetic compound while all components are assembled and interconnected. The ignition sequencer assembly architecture allows for installation into a next higher-level assembly using a single, uniaxial, force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Shaw, Benjamin K. Campbell, Ryan Dippel, Matthew M. Hall, Andrew Kaye, John A. Mitchell, William R. Samuels, Timothy W. Spence, Heather A. Wickman
  • Publication number: 20200363181
    Abstract: The system and method for forming an ignition sequencer comprising two inseparable portions (a body and an armature) where an armature is articulable with respect to a body to allow for the existence of no less than two distinct stages of the ignition sequence through the articulating motion of the additively-manufactured armature. The ignition sequencer assembly architecture allows for installation of an internal energetic compound while all components are assembled and interconnected. The ignition sequencer assembly architecture allows for installation into a next higher-level assembly using a single, uniaxial, force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Michael J. SHAW, Benjamin K. CAMPBELL, Ryan DIPPEL, Matthew M. HALL, Andrew KAYE, John A. MITCHELL, William R. SAMUELS, Timothy W. SPENCE, Heather A. WICKMAN
  • Publication number: 20190325654
    Abstract: A system, device, and method for a real-time 3D augmented reality common operating picture (COP) enables at least one user to see all players in the environment using real-time data to populate movement and characteristics and interact with the environment to collaboratively see relevant information needed for their mission and purpose. Components include data processing system(s) 805; processor(s) 810; program code 815; computer readable storage medium 820; 3D display(s) 825; 3D environment model(s) 830; security module 835; time source 840; external source data 845; air platform(s) 850; land platform(s) 855; sea platform(s) 860; and user input 865. Operation involve environment identification 905; 3D model selection 1010; memory pool population 1015; 3D environment generation 1020; 3D environment display 1025; external data source selection 1030; external data source input 1035; platform display in 3D environment 1040; user input 1045; data panel display 1050; and system update 1055.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Inventors: Karissa M. Stisser, Christopher R. Cummings, John J. Kelly, Fran A. Piascik, William R. Samuels, Michelle R. Wingert
  • Publication number: 20160253561
    Abstract: A system is provided for the display of thermal data in a respiratory mask, the system comprising: a first respiratory mask frame; a lens disposed in the respiratory mask frame disposed in front of eyes of the user; a transparent display, being detachably mounted to the respiratory mask and displaying thermal imaging data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Brian M. FOLEY, William R. SAMUELS, Aldridge G. SOWER, John R. FRANZINI