Christian D Adams

US Patent:

7667570, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

May 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/128505

Inventors:

Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

G06F 7/04

US Classification:

340 56, 340 574, 340542, 70 25, 70120, 70 71

Abstract:

A lock and key mechanism comprising a sensor detecting friction between first and second nanostructured surfaces and a controller receiving output from the sensor and comparing same to stored values. Also a method for activating or deactivating a lock comprising providing a first nanostructured surface, causing a second nanostructured surface to frictionally interact with the first nanostructured surface, sensing the interaction with a sensor, the sensor producing an output signal, and via a controller comparing the sensor output signal to a reference signal.

US Patent:

8119958, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Feb 19, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/389271

Inventors:

Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US
Kenneth S. Gurley - Windermere FL, US
Tara Y. Rohter - Orlando FL, US
Patrick A. Nelson - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

F42B 15/01
H01H 37/76
F42B 15/00

US Classification:

244 321, 244 31, 244 311, 244 314, 244 315, 89 111, 89 11, 327524, 327525, 102301, 102305, 102311, 102501

Abstract:

A matrix of explosive cells can include plural explosive cells formed in an array in a common substrate. Each cell can be formed as a recess filled with explosive material. An ignition device has an addressable ignition source for each cell. This matrix can be used in combination with a projectile guidance system. The projectile guidance system includes an antenna, a transceiver and a control processor. A method of guiding a projectile can include firing a projectile at a target, tracking the projectile and the target, determining a desired change in a flight path of the projectile, transmitting guidance commands to effect the desired change in the projectile's flight path to the projectile, receiving the guidance commands onboard the projectile and selectively igniting an explosive cell in a matrix of addressable explosive cells contained in a common substrate using the guidance commands.

US Patent:

8127151, Feb 28, 2012

Filed:

Oct 13, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/578089

Inventors:

Patrick A. Nelson - Orlando FL, US
Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

H04L 9/32
G06F 11/30
G06F 11/00

US Classification:

713193, 713189, 713190, 713191, 713192, 713194, 726 34, 726 35, 726 36

Abstract:

A system and method of recovering encoded information contained in a device by storing and retrieving at least part of the necessary decoding data by setting and measuring the physical characteristics of the device. Storage and recovery options include, but are not limited to, measurement of electronic or optical characteristics of electrically or optically conductive portions of the device using a range of measurement techniques that include, but are not limited to, time-domain reflectometry.

US Patent:

8499172, Jul 30, 2013

Filed:

Apr 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/445841

Inventors:

Patrick A. Nelson - Orlando FL, US
Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corp. - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

H04L 9/32
G06F 11/00

US Classification:

713193, 713189, 713190, 713191, 713192, 713194, 726 34, 726 35, 726 36

Abstract:

A system and method of recovering encoded information contained in a device by storing and retrieving at least part of the necessary decoding data by setting and measuring the physical characteristics of the device. Storage and recovery options include, but are not limited to, measurement of electronic or optical characteristics of electrically or optically conductive portions of the device using a range of measurement techniques that include, but are not limited to, time-domain reflectometry.

US Patent:

20110090658, Apr 21, 2011

Filed:

Oct 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/904872

Inventors:

Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US
Matthew Kelley - Orlando FL, US
Patrick Nelson - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

H05K 1/16
B41M 3/14

US Classification:

361765, 427 7

Abstract:

A protective, anti-tamper coating and methods of coating creation and application are provided. The coating may include an elastomeric layer to allow for strippability/removal. The coating may also include a “smart layer” for tamper detection, imaging prevention, and tamper prevention or underlying device de-activation/alteration upon tamper detection. The coating may also include one or more ground planes around the smart layer and one or more frangible layers designed to interrupt or alter smart layer function in the event of a tamper attempt.

US Patent:

20110120764, May 26, 2011

Filed:

Oct 14, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/904854

Inventors:

Matthew Kelley - Orlando FL, US
Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US
Patrick A. Nelson - Orlando FL, US

Assignee:

Lockheed Martin Corporation - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

H05K 9/00
H01B 19/00

US Classification:

174377, 29887

Abstract:

A conformal electro-magnetic (EM) shield and a method of applying such a shield are provided herein as well as variations thereof. Variations include, but are not limited to, frequency-selective shielding, shields containing active and/or passive electronic components, and strippable shields that can easily be applied to and removed from underlying components. Variations of a shield structure include at least an insulating layer between the underling component and the shield, and shielding and/or capping layers disposed over the insulating layer.

US Patent:

20110210173, Sep 1, 2011

Filed:

Feb 26, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/714055

Inventors:

Christian Adams - Yalaha FL, US
Richard Allen Vaughn - Arlington TX, US
Joe M. Wright - Southlake TX, US

Assignee:

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

G06K 7/12
G01N 33/00
G06K 19/06

US Classification:

235454, 2524081, 235491

Abstract:

An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods.

US Patent:

20110318503, Dec 29, 2011

Filed:

Jun 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/158220

Inventors:

Christian ADAMS - Yalaha FL, US
Matthew Kelley - Orlando FL, US

International Classification:

B05C 11/10
H05H 1/24

US Classification:

427535, 118719, 118697, 118696

Abstract:

A system and method for combined material deposition and plasma and/or controlled atmosphere treatment processing of substrates. In one variation, plasma and/or controlled atmosphere treatment and deposition are performed using a single processing system with multiple processing areas. In another variation, plasma and/or controlled atmosphere treatment and deposition are performed using a single processing system with a single processing area. Variations of deposition include printing or direct-write techniques. Processing areas may be atmospherically controlled or selectively sealable.