Michael Edwin Nolan

US Patent:

7242483, Jul 10, 2007

Filed:

Aug 12, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/917924

Inventors:

Ketao Liu - Cerritos CA, US
Cameron Massey - Hawthorne CA, US
Michael Nolan - Hermosa Beach CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01B 11/24

US Classification:

356601, 356614, 3562371

Abstract:

A laser metrology system for estimating the deformation of a structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of laser beam position detectors distributed across a surface of the structure. Each laser beam position detector is intersected by a laser beam and is configured to determine the change in location of the intersection point in at least one dimension. By determining the change in location of the intersection point for each laser beam position detector, the laser metrology system can calculate the deformation of the structure that caused these changes in location.

US Patent:

7505152, Mar 17, 2009

Filed:

Feb 24, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/065623

Inventors:

Cameron G. Massey - Hawthorne CA, US
Hans Bruesselbach - Monte Nido CA, US
Robert Doty - Los Angeles CA, US
Guillermo Herrera - Winnetka CA, US
Michael Nolan - Hermosa Beach CA, US

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

G01B 11/14

US Classification:

356614, 356124

Abstract:

An optical metrology system having an optical metrology sensor assembly and a target is disclosed. The optical metrology sensor assembly transmits a light beam to the target and then uses the reflected beam from the target to determine the position of the target in three dimensions. The optical metrology sensor can comprise a light source, a ranging device, and a two-dimensional sensor. The optical metrology system is suitable for applications such as determining the position, orientation, and shape of a spacecraft antenna, so as to facilitate movement thereof to enhance operation of the antenna.

US Patent:

56600526, Aug 26, 1997

Filed:

Jun 2, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/460212

Inventors:

Richard L. Kenyon - Irvine CA
Roy M. Yabuki - Los Angeles CA
Chester D. Campbell - Rancho Santa Margarita CA
Sandra L. Harper - Dana Point CA
Michael Nolan - Costa Mesa CA
Virender Jain - Lake Forest CA
Alan Matthies - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Parker-Hannifin Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F25B 4902

US Classification:

622283

Abstract:

A heat transfer system includes a high side pressure sensor in the form of a temperature dependent resistance in heat exchange with the system working fluid to locally heat the fluid in response to a control signal. Control means are provided for applying the control signal to the resistance and detecting a minimum thermal resistance between the thermistor and the working fluid.

US Patent:

55222315, Jun 4, 1996

Filed:

Jul 26, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/507728

Inventors:

Richard L. Kenyon - Irvine CA
Roy M. Yabuki - Los Angeles CA
Chester D. Campbell - Rancho Santa Margarita CA
Sandra L. Harper - Dana Point CA
Michael Nolan - Costa Mesa CA
Virender Jain - Lake Forest CA
Alan Matthies - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Parker-Hannifin Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F25B 4900

US Classification:

62129

Abstract:

A mass flow control apparatus and method for use in combination with a heat transfer system having a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator and working fluid in a fluid circuit. The mass flow is controlled using a quality sensor for the working fluid exiting the evaporator, and a high side pressure sensor. A control circuit is provided that monitors the quality sensor and the high side pressure sensor, and controls operation of the compressor, condenser fan and valve in response thereto. A flow reduction mode is used to reduce high side pressure at the valve inlet without excessive compressor cycling by changing the quality sensor set point when the high side pressure exceeds the condenser fan turn-on pressure but is less than the compressor disengage pressure.

US Patent:

51448017, Sep 8, 1992

Filed:

Apr 28, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/345156

Inventors:

Dino Scanderbeg - Laguna Niguel CA
William D. Wilkerson - Newport Beach CA
Richard L. Kenyon - Irvine CA
Michael E. Nolan - Costa Mesa CA

Assignee:

Parker Hannifin Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

F16D 3102

US Classification:

60475

Abstract:

An electro-hydraulic actuator having an electric motor disposed in a hydraulic fluid reservoir and connected to drive a hydraulic fluid pump. The actuator includes a piston rod which extends or retracts as a piston is hydraulically driven in a cylinder. An actuator housing forms the reservoir and cylinder and contains hydraulic passages connecting the pump, reservoir and cylinder. The actuator includes a one-way filter for filtering the hydraulic fluid. The hydraulic pump is preferably a rotating piston type and includes a port plate which allows the pump to drive the piston while the retract and extend chambers of the pump have different or unbalanced fluid drive ratios. A load limiting valve protects the system from excessive hydraulic pressure and a position sensor detects the position of the piston rod.

US Patent:

56939353, Dec 2, 1997

Filed:

Jul 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/687821

Inventors:

William L. Hassler - Amherst OH
Sandra Harper - Dana Point CA
Eric Chapman - La Habra CA
Michael Nolan - Costa Mesa CA
William R. Schley - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Parker-Hannifin Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01J 516

US Classification:

25022714

Abstract:

A fiber optic signal collection system and method for position sensing or sensing other parameters indicated by light distinctive patterns. The system is particularly suitable for use in aircraft flight control. The system includes a set of fiber optic fibers with first and second ends. The first ends are disposed adjacent a light distinctive pattern indicating a particular pattern such as a relative position. A portion of the second ends are positioned adjacent a light source and a portion of the second ends are disposed adjacent a light sensing electrical device such that light from the light source can be conveyed through the fibers, reflected from the light distinctive pattern, and conveyed through the fibers to the light sensing electrical device in order to detect the pattern in the electrical device. By this means the parameter indicated by the light distinctive pattern can be detected, and the right indication of which can be remotely conveyed through the fiber optic fibers to a conveniently located light sensing electrical device. Multiple parameters can be sensed with a single light sensing electrical device by alternate routing of light from different light distinctive patterns indicating different parameters to the light sensing electrical device.

US Patent:

55414052, Jul 30, 1996

Filed:

Jul 27, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/281327

Inventors:

William L. Hassler - Amherst OH
Sandra Harper - Dana Point CA
Eric Chapman - La Habra CA
Michael Nolan - Costa Mesa CA
William R. Schley - Mission Viejo CA

Assignee:

Parker-Hannifin Corporation - Cleveland OH

International Classification:

H01J 516

US Classification:

25022711

Abstract:

A fiber optic signal collection system and method for position sensing or sensing other parameters indicated by light distinctive patterns. The system is particularly suitable for use in aircraft flight control. The system includes a set of fiber optic fibers with first and second ends. The first ends are disposed adjacent a light distinctive pattern indicating a particular pattern such as a relative position. A portion of the second ends are positioned adjacent a light source and a portion of the second ends are disposed adjacent a light sensing electrical device such that light from the light source can be conveyed through the fibers, reflected from the light distinctive pattern, and conveyed through the fibers to the light sensing electrical device in order to detect the pattern in the electrical device. By this means the parameter indicated by the light distinctive pattern can be detected, and the light indication of which can be remotely conveyed through the fiber optic fibers to a conveniently located light sensing electrical device. Multiple parameters can be sensed with a single light sensing electrical device by alternate routing of light from different light distinctive patterns indicating different parameters to the light sensing electrical device.

US Patent:

54777011, Dec 26, 1995

Filed:

May 3, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/433594

Inventors:

Richard L. Kenyon - Irvine CA
Roy M. Yabuki - Los Angeles CA
Chester D. Campbell - Rancho Santa Margarita CA
Sandra L. Harper - Dana Point CA
Michael Nolan - Costa Mesa CA
Virender Jain - Lake Forest CA
Alan Matthies - Milwaukee WI

Assignee:

Parker-Hannifin Corporation - Clevleand OH

International Classification:

F25B 4104

US Classification:

62225

Abstract:

A mass flow control apparatus and method for use in combination with a heat transfer system having a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator and working fluid in a fluid circuit. The mass flow is controlled using a quality sensor for the working fluid exiting the evaporator, and a high side pressure sensor. A control circuit is provided that monitors the quality sensor and the high side pressure sensor, and controls operation of the compressor, condenser fan and valve in response thereto. A flow reduction mode is used to reduce high side pressure at the valve inlet without excessive compressor cycling by changing the quality sensor set point when the high side pressure exceeds the condenser fan turn-on pressure but is less than the compressor disengage pressure.