Samuel M Rodriguez

US Patent:

7597527, Oct 6, 2009

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/486724

Inventors:

Samuel J. Rodriguez - Chula Vista CA, US

Assignee:

Raytheon Company - Waltham MA

International Classification:

B66F 11/00
E04G 21/14
B62B 3/06
B66F 5/04
B62D 61/12

US Classification:

4146843, 414 11, 254 2 B, 254 3 R, 280 4317, 105177, 269905

Abstract:

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system operable to transport an object, comprises a frame, a frame transport system, a securing system, an object lift system and a sideways drive system. The frame transport system moves the frame in a plurality of directions comprising a first direction. The securing system couples an object to the frame. The object lift system lifts the object, and comprises at least one pump and at least one cylinder. The sideways drive systems deactivate the frame transport system and moves the frame in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

US Patent:

7685725, Mar 30, 2010

Filed:

Nov 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/936512

Inventors:

Samuel J. Rodriguez - Chula Vista CA, US
David A. Zion - Bonaire GA, US
Kris W. Wallace - Alpine CA, US

Assignee:

Raytheon Company - Waltham MA

International Classification:

G01C 15/00
G01C 1/02

US Classification:

33296, 33299, 33290, 343894, 343760

Abstract:

A theodolite support tool includes a base plate configured to couple to the theodolite. The base plate has at least three rods extending from the bottom side of the base plate with each rod being vertically adjustable. The theodolite support tool also includes a clamp configured to attach to a support of an antenna. A cantilevered frame supports the base plate and is coupled to the clamp such that the frame is approximately level when the clamp is attached to the support of the antenna that is a predetermined angle from vertical.