Robin Miller

Variable Area Nozzle For Gas Turbine Engines Driven By Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Application

#7004047 Feb 28, 2006

Filed

Jan 12, 2004

Inventor

Nancy M. Rey (Glastonbury, CT) · Robin M. Miller (Ellington, CT) · Thomas G. Tillman (West Hartford, CT) · Robert M. Rukus (Vernon, CT) · John L. Kettle (Vernon, CT)

Appl. No.

10/755566

Assignee

United Technologies Corporation (Hartford, CT)

International Classification

G05G 1/00

U.S. Classification

74469, 244219

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a variable area nozzle having a plurality of flaps. The flaps are actuated by a plurality of actuating mechanisms driven by shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators to vary...

Elevator Motor Brake Torque Measurement Device

Application

#8104586 Jan 31, 2012

Filed

Feb 25, 2005

Inventor

Boris Traktovenko (Avon, CT) · Robin Mihekun Miller (Canton, CT)

Appl. No.

11/815694

Assignee

Otis Elevator Company (Farmington, CT)

International Classification

B66B 1/34

U.S. Classification

187391, 187277, 187289

Abstract

An elevator machine () assembly useful in an elevator system () includes a motor frame () that supports a motor () for selectively rotating a motor shaft (). A brake () selectively applies a braking...

Variable Area Nozzle For Gas Turbine Engines Driven By Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

Application

#6318070 Nov 20, 2001

Filed

Mar 3, 2000

Inventor

Nancy M. Rey (Glastonbury, CT) · Robin M. Miller (Ellington, CT) · Thomas G. Tillman (West Hartford, CT) · Robert M. Rukus (Vernon, CT) · John L. Kettle (Vernon, CT) · James R. Dunphy (South Glastonbury, CT) · Zaffir A. Chaudhry (Ridgefield, CT) · David D. Pearson (West Hartford, CT) · Kenneth C. Dreitlein (Glastonbury, CT) · Constantino V. Loffredo (Newington, CT) · Thomas A. Wynosky (Madison, CT)

Appl. No.

9/517937

Assignee

United Technologies Corporation (Hartford, CT)

International Classification

F02K 302, F02K 3075, F02K 112

U.S. Classification

602263

Abstract

A gas turbine engine includes a variable area nozzle having a plurality of flaps. The flaps are actuated by a plurality of actuating mechanisms driven by shape memory alloy (SMA) actuators to vary...

Magnetic Coupling Mechanism For Use In An Automotive Vehicle

Application

#5977678 Nov 2, 1999

Filed

Oct 9, 1997

Inventor

Robin Mihekun Miller (Ellington, CT) · Monte L. Falcoff (Beverly Hills, MI)

Appl. No.

8/947709

Assignee

UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc. (Dearborn, MI)

International Classification

H02K 4900, H02K 4910, A47L 102

U.S. Classification

310103

Abstract

A multi-functional apparatus employing a magnetic coupling mechanism. The magnetic coupling mechanism selectively couples an actuator shaft and a second shaft driven by a rotatable driving member. In ...

Driver Interface System For Vehicle Control Parameters And Easy To Utilize Switches

Application

#5808374 Sep 15, 1998

Filed

Mar 25, 1997

Inventor

Robin Mihekun Miller (Ellington, CT) · Hollister Hartman (Northville, MI)

Appl. No.

8/823725

Assignee

UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc. (Dearborn, MI)

International Classification

B60R 100

U.S. Classification

307 101

Abstract

An improved driver interface system provides prompts to an operator to adjust several vehicle parameters. In this way, the operator is assured to adjust the necessary components upon start up of the...

Adaptive Shaped Vehicle Control Device

Application

#5806664 Sep 15, 1998

Filed

Mar 25, 1997

Inventor

Hollister Hartman (Northville, MI) · Robin Mihekan Miller (Ellington, CT)

Appl. No.

8/824372

Assignee

UT Automotive Dearborn, Inc. (Dearborn, MI)

International Classification

H01H 300

U.S. Classification

200329

Abstract

Switches incorporate a material layer which becomes fluent upon reaching a predetermined temperature such that the switch body moves to correspond to the individual position and shape of a user's...