公开(公告)号：US20070045059A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-01

申请号：US11210285

申请日：2005-08-25

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Kenneth Dodd

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Kenneth Dodd

IPC: F16D55/36

CPC classification number: F16D65/186 ,  F16D2121/12 ,  F16D2250/0084

Abstract: A brake (10) for the drive shaft of a vehicle or machine includes a housing (11) having an open end (12) which is adapted to be attached to the vehicle. A shaft is received in the housing (11) and is adapted to be attached to the vehicle drive shaft for rotation therewith. The shaft has a splined outer surface. A disc assembly (30) includes a plurality of rotatable discs (29) carried by the splined surface of the shaft, a plurality of stationary discs (32) which alternate with the rotatable discs (29) and a primary stationary disc (33) located at the end of the disc assembly (30), proximate to the open end (12) of housing (11). As mounted, a plurality of springs (42) cause the stationary discs (32) to engage the rotatable discs (29) to apply a braking torque to the shaft. A piston (21) is moveable to oppose the spring force and allow free rotation of the rotating discs (29). Prior to mounting, a plurality of shipping bolts (25) hold the disc assembly (30) together and axially aligned. Prior to mounting, springs (42) are held in place by a spring retaining ring (40) and by pin assemblies (44).

Abstract translation: 用于车辆或机器的驱动轴的制动器（10）包括具有适于附接到车辆的开口端（12）的壳体（11）。 轴容纳在壳体（11）中并且适于附接到车辆驱动轴以与其一起旋转。 轴具有花键外表面。 盘组件（30）包括由所述轴的花键表面承载的多个可旋转盘（29），与所述可旋转盘（29）交替的多个固定盘（32）和定位的主固定盘 在盘组件（30）的端部处，靠近壳体（11）的开口端（12）。 当安装时，多个弹簧（42）使得固定盘（32）与可旋转盘（29）接合，以向轴施加制动扭矩。 活塞（21）可移动以抵抗弹簧力并允许旋转盘（29）的自由旋转。 在安装之前，多个运输螺栓（25）将盘组件（30）保持在一起并且轴向对齐。 在安装之前，弹簧（42）通过弹簧保持环（40）和销组件（44）保持就位。

公开(公告)号：US20060102783A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-18

申请号：US10758956

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/02

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64F1/222

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and recovering unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft and the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和恢复无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞行器和回收管线的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US20060038067A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10759742

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis

Inventor： Brian Dennis

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64F1/06 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/04

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching and capturing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. The aircraft can then be retrieved from the recovery line. The boom can be retracted when not in use to reduce the volume it occupies.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于发射和捕获无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 然后可以从回收线检索飞机。 当不使用吊杆时，可以收起吊杆，以减少其占用的体积。

公开(公告)号：US20050249461A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US11181293

申请日：2005-07-14

Applicant: Girsh Blumberg ,  Brian Dennis ,  Dmitro Egorov

Inventor： Girsh Blumberg ,  Brian Dennis ,  Dmitro Egorov

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/28 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02F1/313 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/1226 ,  G02B6/34

Abstract: An apparatus for performing optical routing includes a metal layer having first and second sides, a regular array of structures positioned along the first side, and an input optical waveguide positioned to illuminate a portion of the first side. The illuminated portion of the side is adjacent to ones of the structures. The apparatus also includes a plurality of output optical waveguides positioned to receive light radiated from portions of the metal layer not illuminated by the input optical waveguide.

公开(公告)号：US20060151667A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US10758948

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Andreas von Flotow

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Andreas von Flotow

IPC: B64F1/04

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for launching unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be launched from an apparatus that includes an extendable boom. A launch carriage is positioned on a launch guide structure of the boom and carries the aircraft during takeoff. An energy reservoir is configured to provide energy to the launch carriage during takeoff of the aircraft, and can absorb energy from the launch carriage to decelerate the launch carriage after takeoff. The apparatus can further include a transmission that smoothly and rapidly accelerates and/or decelerates the launch carriage.

Abstract translation: 描述了发射无人机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞行器可以从包括可扩展起重臂的装置发射。 发射架位于起重臂的发射导向结构上，并在起飞时承载飞机。 能量储存器构造成在飞行器起飞期间向发射台提供能量，并且可以从起飞台吸收能量，以在起飞后减速发射台。 该装置还可以包括使发射台平滑且快速地加速和/或减速的变速器。

公开(公告)号：US20050249478A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-10

申请号：US10838594

申请日：2004-05-04

Applicant: Girsh Blumberg ,  Brian Dennis

Inventor： Girsh Blumberg ,  Brian Dennis

IPC: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G01B9/10

CPC classification number: G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/648 ,  G01N2021/6484 ,  G01N2021/656

Abstract: An apparatus includes an optical fiber and a light collection device. The optical fiber has an untapered segment and a down-tapered segment. The light collection device has an optical aperture that collects light emitted by a sample in response to the sample being located outside and adjacent a lateral surface of the down-tapered segment. The optical aperture blocks light emitted from ends of the optical fiber.

Abstract translation: 一种装置包括光纤和光收集装置。 该光纤具有无缝段和下锥形段。 光收集装置具有光学孔，其响应于样品位于下锥形部分的侧表面的外部并且邻近于下锥形部分的侧表面而收集由样品发射的光。 光学孔径阻挡从光纤端部发出的光。

公开(公告)号：US20050093507A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-05

申请号：US10976566

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Steven Sliwa ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Brian Dennis

Inventor： Steven Sliwa ,  Andreas von Flotow ,  Brian Dennis

IPC: B63H20060101 ,  B64C11/00 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/14 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D41/00 ,  F02K5/02 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: B64C11/003 ,  A63H27/02 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/14 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/206 ,  B64D41/007 ,  F02K5/023 ,  F05D2260/85 ,  Y02T50/44 ,  Y02T50/672

Abstract: Methods and systems for starting propeller driven aircraft and other devices are disclosed. A system in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a removable fixture that is coupled to the propeller and has at least one portion exposed to a flowstream to rotate the propeller during engine start-up. The fixture is configured to separate from the propeller after the engine begins to turn over (e.g., after the engine starts and/or rotates above a threshold rate). Accordingly, the system can include a releasable link between the fixture and the propeller.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于启动螺旋桨驱动的飞机和其他装置的方法和系统。 根据本发明的一个实施例的系统包括可拆卸的固定装置，其连接到螺旋桨并且具有暴露于流动流中的至少一个部分以在发动机起动期间旋转螺旋桨。 发动机开始翻转（例如在发动机起动和/或旋转高于阈值速率之后），该固定装置构造成与螺旋桨分离。 因此，系统可以包括夹具和螺旋桨之间的可释放的连接。

公开(公告)号：US20050230536A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US10758943

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Clifford Jackson ,  Brian McGeer

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/06

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing, recovering, disassembling, and storing unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to capture the aircraft in flight, a process that can be aided by a line capture device having retainers in accordance with further aspects of the invention. The aircraft can then be returned to its launch platform, disassembled, and stored, again with little or no direct manual contact between the operator and the aircraft, for example, by capturing a first wing of the aircraft and securing a second wing before releasing the first.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获，恢复，拆卸和存储无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，吊杆可以被延伸以部署回收线以在飞行中捕获飞行器，这是根据本发明的其它方面能够由具有保持器的线捕获装置辅助的过程。 然后，飞机然后可以返回到其发射平台，拆卸和存储，再次与操作者和飞机之间的很少或没有直接的手动接触，例如通过捕获飞行器的第一翼并且在释放之前固定第二翼 第一。

公开(公告)号：US20050133665A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10759545

申请日：2004-01-16

Applicant: Brian Dennis ,  Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

Inventor： Brian Dennis ,  Brian McGeer ,  Cory Roeseler

IPC: B64C25/68 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64C25/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C25/68 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/044 ,  B64C2201/048 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/205 ,  B64F1/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for capturing and constraining motion of unmanned aircraft and other flight devices or projectiles are described. In one embodiment, the aircraft can be captured at an extendable boom. The boom can be extended to deploy a recovery line to retrieve the aircraft in flight. A trigger mechanism coupled to the recovery line can actuate a hoist device to reduce slack in the recovery line. A tension device coupled to the recovery line can absorb forces associated with the impact of the aircraft on the recovery line.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于捕获和约束无人驾驶飞机和其他飞行装置或射弹的运动的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中，飞机可以在可延伸的吊杆上被捕获。 可以扩展繁荣部署恢复线以在飞行中检索飞机。 联接到回收管线的触发机构可以启动提升装置以减少回收管线中的松弛。 耦合到回收管线的张紧装置可以吸收与飞机在回收管线上的冲击相关联的力。

公开(公告)号：US06663118B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-16

申请号：US09204638

申请日：1998-12-02

Applicant: Takashi Otsuji ,  Kazuki Tanaka ,  Brian Dennis

Inventor： Takashi Otsuji ,  Kazuki Tanaka ,  Brian Dennis

IPC: B62B904

CPC classification number: A63C10/24 ,  A43B5/0401 ,  A43B5/0456 ,  A43B5/0466 ,  A43B23/17 ,  A63C10/145

Abstract: A snowboard interface has an upper interface and a lower interface, wherein the upper interface rotates and translates relative to the lower interface.

Abstract translation: 滑雪板接口具有上接口和下接口，其中上接口相对于下接口旋转和平移。