Brian Michael Kent

US Patent:

20210379729, Dec 9, 2021

Filed:

Jun 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/625584

Inventors:

- Kent WA, US
Alex M. Chillman - Maple Valley WA, US
Jordan J. Hopkins - Seattle WA, US
Adam G. Law - Edmonds WA, US
Amanda C. Kotchon - Seattle WA, US
Paul H. Tacheron - Auburn WA, US
Charles D. Burnham - Southbury CT, US
Brian Kent - Maple Valley WA, US
Mohamed Hashish - Bellevue WA, US
Craig D. Sunada - Black Diamond WA, US
Jiannan Zhou - Issaquah WA, US

International Classification:

B24C 1/04
G05B 19/4097

Abstract:

Systems and methods for providing real-time modification of cutting process programs using feedback from one or more sensors which measure one or more operational parameters of a cutting process and/or cutting apparatus. The sensor readings may be used to provide real-time modification of a motion program after such motion program has been provided to a motion controller. Examples of such operational parameters may include waterjet pump supply pressure, the abrasive mass flow rate, the force of the waterjet on the target piece, etc. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize a cutting algorithm or program to calculate actual cut quality based on one or more sensor inputs, and to generate warnings or system shut-downs accordingly. The systems and methods discussed herein also utilize inspection devices to inspect coupons or first articles, and use the inspection data to autonomously modify motion programs and/or cutting process models without user intervention.

US Patent:

20160023783, Jan 28, 2016

Filed:

Sep 2, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/843054

Inventors:

- El Segundo CA, US
- Houston TX, US
Susan H. Burns - Sugar Land TX, US
Stephen J. Damico - League City TX, US
David J. Gruber - Friendswood TX, US
Christopher J. Hickey - Houston TX, US
David E. Lee - Houston TX, US
Travis M. Robinson - Friendswood TX, US
Jason T. Smith - Friendswood TX, US
Peter T. Spehar - Seabrook TX, US
David S. Adlis - Seabrook TX, US
Brian M. Kent - Dayton OH, US

International Classification:

B64G 1/66
B64G 1/64
B64G 1/00
B64G 1/62

Abstract:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for removal of orbital debris are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a spacecraft control unit configured to guide and navigate the apparatus to a target. The apparatus also includes a dynamic object characterization unit configured to characterize movement, and a capture feature, of the target. The apparatus further includes a capture and release unit configured to capture a target and deorbit or release the target. The collection of these apparatuses is then employed as multiple, independent and individually operated vehicles launched from a single launch vehicle for the purpose of disposing of multiple debris objects.

US Patent:

20160018962, Jan 21, 2016

Filed:

Jul 20, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/804220

Inventors:

- Seattle WA, US
Tim Muss - Seattle WA, US
Zach Nation - Seattle WA, US
Eric Wolfe - Seattle WA, US
Brian Kent - Seattle WA, US
Chris DuBois - Seattle WA, US
Alice Zheng - Seattle WA, US
Ping Wang - Seattle WA, US
Srikrishna Sridhar - Seattle WA, US
Carlos Guestrin - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/0484
G06F 9/44

Abstract:

The various embodiments described herein include methods, systems and/or devices used to visualize data. In one aspect, a method is performed by a computing system having one or more processors and memory. The method includes (1) receiving a request from a user to visualize data, the data stored in a graph dataflow processing system, and (2) in response to the request, invoking an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) for display to the user, the GUI including a first set of visualization data corresponding to a first subset of the data.

US Patent:

20140203961, Jul 24, 2014

Filed:

Jan 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/740629

Inventors:

Brian M. Kent - Dayton OH, US
Christopher G. Thomas - Fairborn OH, US
Jonathan W. Benson - Beavercreek OH, US
Matthew L. Schottel - Seabrook TX, US
David E. Lee - Houston TX, US
Joseph A. Hamilton - Friendswood TX, US

International Classification:

G01S 13/95

US Classification:

342 26 D

Abstract:

A method is provided for analyzing debris events after a launch of a rocket-propelled vehicle. Radar and Doppler data of the launch of the rocket-powered vehicle is collected for a period of time. Atmospheric conditions are determined at the time of launch. A trajectory of the rocket-propelled vehicle is determined during ascent. The collected radar and Doppler data is aligned and calibrated. A first portion of the collected radar and Doppler data is processed with a first means for assessing and characterizing debris. In parallel with the first portion of the collected radar and Doppler data, a second portion of the collected radar and Doppler data is processed with a second means for assessing and characterizing debris. Assessed and characterized debris is identified that may be a threat to the vehicle. And, reports of the identified debris are generated.

US Patent:

20140107865, Apr 17, 2014

Filed:

Oct 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/650738

Inventors:

- El Segundo CA, US
- Houston TX, US
Susan H. Burns - Sugar Land TX, US
Stephen J. Damico - League City TX, US
David J. Gruber - Friendswood TX, US
Christsopher J. Hickey - Houston TX, US
David E. Lee - Houston TX, US
Travis M. Robinson - Friendswood TX, US
Jason T. Smith - Friendswood TX, US
Peter T. Spehar - Seabrook TX, US
David S. Adlis - Seabrook TX, US
Brian M. Kent - Dayton OH, US

Assignee:

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION - Houston TX
THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
B64G 1/10
B64G 1/62
G05D 1/00

US Classification:

701 2, 701 3, 2441731, 2441733, 2441724, 2441586

Abstract:

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for removal of orbital debris are provided. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a spacecraft control unit configured to guide and navigate the apparatus to a target. The apparatus also includes a dynamic object characterization unit configured to characterize movement, and a capture feature, of the target. The apparatus further includes a capture and release unit configured to capture a target and deorbit or release the target. The collection of these apparatuses is then employed as multiple, independent and individually operated vehicles launched from a single launch vehicle for the purpose of disposing of multiple debris objects.