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公开(公告)号:US08693813B1
公开(公告)日:2014-04-08
申请号:US13922233
申请日:2013-06-19
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Olav Solgaard , Ty A. Larsen
CPC classification number: G01D5/268 , G01L1/24 , G01R33/032 , G02B1/005 , G02B6/1225
Abstract: A magnetically actuated photonic crystal sensor is disclosed. An optical fiber comprises at least one photonic crystal means coupled to a first end thereof, and a magnetic material coupled to the at least one photonic crystal means.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种磁致动光子晶体传感器。 光纤包括耦合到其第一端的至少一个光子晶体装置和耦合到所述至少一个光子晶体装置的磁性材料。
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公开(公告)号:US10338328B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-02
申请号:US15957784
申请日:2018-04-19
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Eric Y. Chan , Dennis G. Koshinz
Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for a ruggedized photonic crystal (PC) sensor packaging. In particular, the present disclosure teaches a ruggedized packaging for a photonic crystal sensor that includes of a hermetic-seal high-temperature jacket and a ferrule that eliminate the exposure of the optical fiber as well as the critical part of the photonic crystal sensor to harsh environments. The disclosed packaging methods enable photonic crystal based sensors to operate in challenging environments where adverse environmental conditions, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), corrosive fluids, large temperature variations, and strong mechanical vibrations, currently exclude the use of traditional sensor technologies.
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公开(公告)号:US10279879B2
公开(公告)日:2019-05-07
申请号:US15675507
申请日:2017-08-11
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor: Wayne Allen Viloria , Todd Patten , Alexander Carter Vaughn , Michael A. Carralero , Christopher S. van Harmelen
Abstract: A tow body apparatus, a method of making a modular tow body, and a method of using a tow body. The tow body comprises a nose module, a tail module, and a first payload module that may be made of plastic by three-dimensional printing. The nose module is configured to be connected to a tow cable for towing the tow body through water and comprises a nose module mating interface. The tail module comprises fins for stabilizing the tow body as the tow body is towed through water and a tail module mating interface. The first payload module comprises an interior configured to hold a payload, a first mating interface configured to be attached alternatively to the nose module mating interface or to a second payload module, and a second mating interface configured to be attached alternatively to the tail module mating interface or to the second payload module.
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公开(公告)号:US10218277B2
公开(公告)日:2019-02-26
申请号:US15050054
申请日:2016-02-22
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Jimmy M. Quiambao , James L. Peck
IPC: H02M3/335 , H02P27/06 , H02M3/28 , H02M7/5387 , H02M1/00
Abstract: Increased DC-to-AC power conversion efficiency in a scalable, flexible, resilient, cascading inverter driver topology. Plural power cells, which include a rectifier and an inverter, are arranged in a series/parallel topology. Use of plural power cells increases efficiency by reducing voltage transition losses and by increasing duty cycle. Also, the power cells output AC to an electric motor using a forward-looking controller that responds to varying power demand while maintaining motor speed at a maximum efficiency level. Power output is varied by varying the width of rectifier output pulses to the inverters while maintaining pulse voltage. Transitions between power levels are smoothed by pulse density modulation. Pulse density, determined automatically in the inverter, begins high and gradually becomes less dense so voltage changes rapidly then slowing gradually. The topology and power cell components allow faulty power cells 10 to be isolated and bypassed.
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公开(公告)号:US10061093B2
公开(公告)日:2018-08-28
申请号:US15294584
申请日:2016-10-14
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Eric Y. Chan , Dennis G. Koshinz
CPC classification number: G02B6/4248 , G01D5/268 , G01D11/245 , G01F23/292 , G02B6/1225 , G02B6/241 , G02B6/30 , G02B6/3624 , G02B6/366 , G02B6/4225 , G02B6/4238 , G02B6/424 , G02B6/4253 , G02B6/4277 , Y10T29/49117
Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for a ruggedized photonic crystal (PC) sensor packaging. In particular, the present disclosure teaches a ruggedized packaging for a photonic crystal sensor that includes of a hermetic-seal high-temperature jacket and a ferrule that eliminate the exposure of the optical fiber as well as the critical part of the photonic crystal sensor to harsh environments. The disclosed packaging methods enable photonic crystal based sensors to operate in challenging environments where adverse environmental conditions, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), corrosive fluids, large temperature variations, and strong mechanical vibrations, currently exclude the use of traditional sensor technologies.
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公开(公告)号:US20180052029A1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-22
申请号:US15243062
申请日:2016-08-22
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Kawthar Kasim , Paul Scott Truzzi
CPC classification number: G01F23/14 , B64D37/02 , G01F23/18 , G01F23/292
Abstract: An example fuel quantity indicating system includes a fuel tank, optical sensors mounted inside the fuel tank that each include a sensor chip and a diaphragm that deflects when ambient pressure differs from a reference pressure of the sensor chip, an optical fiber bundle that has an optical fiber connected to each of the optical sensors for guiding light to each of the optical sensors, and a processor connected to the optical fiber bundle for receiving outputs of the optical sensors indicative of respective pressures, and for determining a fuel level measurement of the fuel tank based on the outputs of the optical sensors.
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公开(公告)号:US20170031116A1
公开(公告)日:2017-02-02
申请号:US15294584
申请日:2016-10-14
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Eric Y. Chan , Dennis G. Koshinz
CPC classification number: G02B6/4248 , G01D5/268 , G01D11/245 , G01F23/292 , G02B6/1225 , G02B6/241 , G02B6/30 , G02B6/3624 , G02B6/366 , G02B6/4225 , G02B6/4238 , G02B6/424 , G02B6/4253 , G02B6/4277 , Y10T29/49117
Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus are disclosed for a ruggedized photonic crystal (PC) sensor packaging. In particular, the present disclosure teaches a ruggedized packaging for a photonic crystal sensor that includes of a hermetic-seal high-temperature jacket and a ferrule that eliminate the exposure of the optical fiber as well as the critical part of the photonic crystal sensor to harsh environments. The disclosed packaging methods enable photonic crystal based sensors to operate in challenging environments where adverse environmental conditions, such as electromagnetic interference (EMI), corrosive fluids, large temperature variations, and strong mechanical vibrations, currently exclude the use of traditional sensor technologies.
Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于加固型光子晶体(PC)传感器封装的方法,系统和装置。 特别地,本公开教导了用于光子晶体传感器的加固封装,其包括密封高温护套和套圈,其消除光纤的暴露以及光子晶体传感器的关键部分到苛刻的 环境。 所披露的包装方法使得基于光子晶体的传感器能够在恶劣环境中操作,其中恶劣的环境条件,例如电磁干扰(EMI),腐蚀性流体,大的温度变化和强烈的机械振动,目前不包括使用传统的传感器技术。
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公开(公告)号:US20160085134A1
公开(公告)日:2016-03-24
申请号:US14819545
申请日:2015-08-06
Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Ty A. Larsen
CPC classification number: G02F1/295 , A61B5/0059 , A61B5/0066 , G01B9/02091 , G01B2290/45 , G01D5/268 , G01N21/4795 , G01N21/55 , G01N2201/068 , G01N2201/088 , G02B6/1225
Abstract: An optical sensor and method of manufacture are provided herein. The optical sensor includes an optical fiber comprising a terminating end surface, and a photonic crystal coupled to the terminating end surface of the optical fiber.
Abstract translation: 本文提供光学传感器和制造方法。 该光学传感器包括一个光纤,该光纤包括端接端面和耦合到该光纤终端端面的光子晶体。
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公开(公告)号:US20140226931A1
公开(公告)日:2014-08-14
申请号:US13765163
申请日:2013-02-12
Applicant: The Boeing Company
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Olav Solgaard , Xuan Wu , Bryan Sun Park
IPC: G02B6/10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for detecting a group of parameters. An optical signal is sent into an optical sensor unit comprising a first reflective structure, a second reflective structure, and a cavity system located between the first reflective structure and the second reflective structure. The first reflective structure is configured to be associated with an optical fiber. A response generated by the optical sensor unit is detected. The group of parameters is identified from the response.
Abstract translation: 一种用于检测一组参数的方法和装置。 将光学信号发送到光学传感器单元,该光学传感器单元包括位于第一反射结构和第二反射结构之间的第一反射结构,第二反射结构和空腔系统。 第一反射结构被配置为与光纤相关联。 检测由光学传感器单元产生的响应。 从响应中确定参数组。
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公开(公告)号:US11031613B2
公开(公告)日:2021-06-08
申请号:US15640962
申请日:2017-07-03
Applicant: The Boeing Company , Liquid Robotics, Inc.
Inventor: Michael A. Carralero , Jeffrey Scott Wilcox
IPC: H01M8/04089 , B63H21/00 , B63H21/38 , H01M8/04082 , H01M8/04492 , H01M8/0432 , H01M8/04029 , H01M8/04992 , H01M8/04119 , H01M8/04537 , H01M8/04014 , H01M8/065 , H01M8/04223 , H01M8/04291 , H01M8/04007 , H01M8/04225 , B63B35/00
Abstract: A power system for an unmanned surface vehicle is disclosed. In one embodiment, the power system includes a fuel cell, a fuel storage, and an air management system. The fuel cell includes a fuel cell stack. The fuel cell stack includes a fuel inlet, an air inlet, and an exhaust outlet. The fuel storage includes at least one fuel-storage module fluidly connected to the fuel inlet of the fuel cell stack. The fuel-storage module is a source of energy for the fuel cell. The air management system is fluidly connected to the air inlet and the exhaust outlet of the fuel cell. An air snorkel is part of the air management system and provides air to operate the fuel cell while the unmanned surface vehicle is deployed on a surface of a body of water. The air snorkel includes an intake and an exhaust.
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