Chris Thompson

Apparatus And Method For Steering Rf Scans Provided By An Aircraft Radar Antenna

Application

#7528613 May 5, 2009

Filed

Jun 30, 2006

Inventor

Chris L. Thompson (Robins, IA) · Bo S. Hagen (Marion, IA) · Mark V. McPeek (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Appl. No.

11/478817

Assignee

Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cedar Rapids, IA)

International Classification

G01R 27/04

U.S. Classification

324637, 324 72, 324 7656

Abstract

A radar system is disclosed. The radar system comprises an antenna mounting apparatus coupled to the aircraft, and an antenna rotatably coupled to the mounting apparatus. The antenna is configured to rotationally orientate for an azimuth scan and electronically orientate for a tilt scan.

Self-Referencing Sensors For Aircraft Monitoring

Application

#2016023 Aug 18, 2016

Filed

Feb 13, 2015

Inventor

Kevin Conrad (Mansfield, TX) · Chris Thompson (Euless, TX) · Brandon Johnson (Dallas, TX)

Appl. No.

14/622403

Assignee

Kevin Conrad (Mansfield, TX) · Chris Thompson (Euless, TX) · Brandon Johnson (Dallas, TX)

International Classification

B64D 43/02, B64D 45/00, G01M 17/007

Abstract

An aircraft monitoring system includes multiple wireless aircraft sensors and multiple meta sensors mounted on-board an aircraft. Each wireless aircraft sensor is configured to sense an aircraft parameter. Each meta sensor is associated with an aircraft sensor and is configured to determine a location or orientation on the aircraft of the aircraft sensor. A data acquisition system mounted on-board the aircraft and connected to the multiple aircraft sensors and the multiple meta sensors can perform aircraft monitoring operations based on the sensed aircraft parameters and on a location or orientation of the aircraft sensors.

Automated Pedal Sensor Profile For Speed Control

Application

#2020003 Jan 30, 2020

Filed

Jul 29, 2019

Inventor

David A. Ashman (Portland, OR) · Chris Thompson (Akron, OH) · Shawn Inks (Akron, OH)

Appl. No.

16/524917

Assignee

Imperio, LLC (Akron, OH)

International Classification

B60W 30/14, B60W 10/06

Abstract

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for automatically obtaining a profile for a set of accelerator pedal position sensors in a target vehicle. The profile can comprise a correlation of the position of the pedal to an output signal for one or more sensor in the set of sensors. A pedal position sensor signal reader can be used to automatically detect signals from one or more pedal position sensor in the target vehicle's accelerator pedal, while the pedal is released, depressed, and moving between the released and depressed positions. A pedal profile can be automatically generated using the output signals and corresponding pedal positions. Obtained data can be used to program a speed control device for the target vehicle. Correlated output can be used to adjust the speed of the vehicle by sending an emulated signal to the ECM, which may adjust the speed control system.

Stent For Repair Of Anastomasis Surgery Leaks

Application

#2011030 Dec 15, 2011

Filed

Apr 29, 2011

Inventor

Claude Clerc (Marlborough, MA) · Chris Thompson (Needham, MA) · Christopher Dubois (Lincoln, RI) · Barry Weitzner (Acton, MA) · Gary Jordan (Litchfield, NH)

Appl. No.

13/097520

Assignee

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC. (Maple Grove, MN)

International Classification

A61F 2/04

U.S. Classification

623 237

Abstract

A stent for repairing post-anastomasis (e.g., bariatric) surgery leaks is formed by an elongated tube having a proximal flare-shaped flange, an enlarged middle section, and a distal flare-shaped flange, where an exterior surface of the elongated tube is substantially covered with a polymer.

Led Signage Device

Application

#2006024 Nov 2, 2006

Filed

Jun 27, 2006

Inventor

Chris Thompson (Franklin, TN) · David McFerrin (Sparta, TN) · Joe Counts (Nashville, TN) · Paul Morgan (Cookeville, TN) · Timothy Thomas (Franklin, TN)

Appl. No.

11/476993

Assignee

Chris Thompson (Franklin, TN) · David McFerrin (Sparta, TN) · Joe Counts (Nashville, TN) · Paul Morgan (Cookeville, TN) · Timothy Thomas (Franklin, TN)

International Classification

F21V 11/00

U.S. Classification

362235000, 362222000

Abstract

A signage device () in which a housing () receives a circuit board () having a plurality of spaced-apart light sources () to define at least one symbol and a light-blocking sheet () having a message channel with opposing adjacent spaced-apart side walls. A light emitting surface closes a distal portion of the message channel, wherein light from the light sources communicates from the light emitting surface of the message channel.

Led Signage Device

Application

#7086769 Aug 8, 2006

Filed

Sep 9, 2004

Inventor

Chris Thompson (Franklin, TN) · David C. McFerrin (Sparta, TN) · Joe Counts (Nashville, TN) · Paul Morgan (Cookeville, TN) · Timothy J. Thomas (Franklin, TN)

Appl. No.

10/937560

Assignee

Identity Group, Inc. (Cookeville, TN)

International Classification

G09F 13/04, G09F 13/28, F21V 3/02

U.S. Classification

362559, 361236, 40550, 40580

Abstract

A signage device () in which a housing () receives a circuit board () having a plurality of spaced-apart light sources () to define at least one symbol and overlaid by a message plate () having a projecting channel () with a translucent light emitting side () aligned with the light sources and a light blocking overlay sheet () defining an open slot () configured for mating reception of the projecting channel, whereby light from the light sources communicates from the light emitting surface of the channel extending from the overlay sheet.