Atmur, US
Robert Atmur, Whittier, CA US
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20150015174 | ACTIVE-ACTIVE REDUNDANT MOTOR GEAR SYSTEM - A fault tolerant virtual elliptical electric motor has at least four coil elements constrained in a stator case. A drive plate is supported by a fulcrum for nutating motion and has at least four core segments each associated with a respective one of the at least four coil elements for attraction upon activation. A control processor provides independent current control to each of the at least four coil elements for activation responsive to a received position command and a received wobble angle input, inducing the at least four coil elements to operate in a pure torque sum configuration upon the drive plate. | 01-15-2015 |
Robert I. Atmur, Whittier, CA US
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20100050855 | AUTOMATIC CONNECTOR SYSTEM - An apparatus comprising a housing having an opening, a connector unit, a moveable door, and a biasing system. The connector unit is located inside the housing. The connector unit is capable of providing an electrical connection to a complementary connector unit. The moveable door is capable of being moved into an open position and a closed position, wherein the closed position covers the opening. The biasing system is capable of aligning the connector unit with the complementary connector unit and causing the connector unit to engage the complimentary connector unit. | 03-04-2010 |
Robert J. Atmur, Whither, CA US
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20090217808 | AUTOMATED LAUNCH MATING SYSTEM - In one embodiment, an automated system for mating a launch device to a launch platform may include a launch platform having a first electrical connector, and a interface member attached to the launch device. The interface member may include a second electrical connector configured to automatically couple to the first electrical connector of the launch platform. | 09-03-2009 |
Robert J. Atmur, Whittler, CA US
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20100049383 | AUTONOMOUS ASSET TRANSPORTATION METHOD, APPARATUS AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT - A method, computer apparatus and computer program product are provided for autonomously transporting an asset along a track to a destination in a manner that is safe, reliable and quick. In regards to the method, instructions are received relating to the shipment of the asset to the destination. Based upon the instructions, a track-based route along which the asset is to be transported to the destination is then automatically determined. In order to automatically determine the track-based route, the integrity of the track and/or the track bed may be determined. When determined necessary in order to transport the asset to the destination, the track may be automatically reconfigured, such as by closing or opening appropriate switches. Further, the movement of the asset may be controlled in an autonomous manner along the track while continuing to monitor at least that portion of the track between the asset and the destination. | 02-25-2010 |
Robert J. Atmur, Whittier, CA US
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20080309305 | CONTROLLABLE VOLTAGE DEVICE DRIVERS AND METHODS OF OPERATION THEREFOR - Embodiments include controllable voltage device drivers adapted to generate driver output voltages. A device driver includes a direct current (DC) voltage source adapted to receive a voltage level command that indicates a commanded voltage, and to generate a DC transformer input voltage having a voltage level corresponding to the commanded voltage. The device driver also includes a step-up transformer adapted to receive the DC transformer input voltage and to convert the DC transformer input voltage into an alternating current (AC) transformer output voltage. The device driver also includes at least one processing element, adapted to receive one or more control inputs, and to generate an alternating current through a primary transformer winding based on the one or more control inputs. Other embodiments include methods for a controllable voltage device driver to generate a driver output voltage, and optical systems having an electro-optical device and an electro-optical device driver subsystem. | 12-18-2008 |
20100091108 | SYSTEM FOR CHECKING SECURITY OF VIDEO SURVEILLANCE OF AN AREA - A system for checking security of video surveillance of an area by a plurality of video units includes: (a) a respective signaling unit coupled with each of a respective signaling-equipped video unit among the plurality of video units; and (b) a control unit coupled with each respective video unit of the plurality of video units; the control unit providing an encoding arrangement for use by each respective signaling unit for emitting a predetermined signal. Each respective signaling-equipped video unit is oriented to permit at least one other video unit of the plurality of video units to receive the predetermined signal. The control unit cooperates with the plurality of video units to evaluate received the predetermined signals to effect the checking. | 04-15-2010 |
20100193640 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SATELLITE ORBITAL CHANGE USING SPACE DEBRIS - An apparatus for orbital change of a satellite incorporates a capture mechanism for space debris and a tether connecting the capture mechanism to a satellite. The tether is extendable to position the capture mechanism relative to the space debris. A controller is employed for timed release of the space debris by the capture mechanism for orbital change by the satellite. | 08-05-2010 |
20130173146 | TRANSPORT AND HANDLING SYSTEM AND METHODS OF TRANSPORTING A COMMODITY - A transportation system for use in transporting commodities is described herein. The transportation system includes a transportation network that includes a plurality of predefined paths of travel extending between a plurality of locations, and a plurality of transport vehicles. Each transport vehicle of the plurality of transport vehicles is configured to independently travel along the transportation network. A plurality of motor assemblies is oriented along the transportation network. Each motor assembly of the plurality of motor assemblies is oriented with respect to a predefined segment of the transportation network, and configured to move the transport vehicle along the predefined segment. A control system is operatively coupled to each motor assembly to selectively operate each motor assembly to independently convey each transport vehicle of the plurality of transport vehicles along the transportation network. | 07-04-2013 |
20140183981 | TRAVERSE FLUX INDUCTION MOTOR WITH PASSIVE BRAKING SYSTEM - A transverse flux induction motor (“TFIM”) is described in accordance with the present invention. The TFIM may be a linear induction motor or a rotary induction motor. The TFIM includes a primary motor element and secondary motor element. The primary motor element includes a plurality of coils and at least one magnetic element. The plurality of coils are arranged to generate a control flux along a first direction when power is applied to at least one coil of the plurality of coils and the at least one magnetic element is arranged to generate a bias flux in a second direction that is substantially transverse to the first direction. The secondary motor element is moveable in the first direction, relative to the primary motor element, in response to the control flux. | 07-03-2014 |
20140285072 | VIRTUAL ELLIPSE MOTOR - A virtual ellipse electric motor and methods are presented. A fulcrum bears a nutating dynamic load, and a wobble plate is rotationally coupled to the fulcrum and nutates around the fulcrum. The wobble plate comprises an inner pericyclic gear and an outer pericyclic gear, and a stationary gear meshes with the outer pericyclic gear and provides leverage to the wobble plate. The rotational output plate meshes with the inner pericyclic gear and rotates in response to rotation of the wobble plate. The stator comprises an electromagnet and electromagnetically attracts a first side of the wobble plate such that a second side of the wobble plate is leveraged against the stationary gear and the rotational output plate. | 09-25-2014 |
Robert J. Atmur, Whithier, CA US
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20090308237 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPARING A LAUNCH DEVICE - A launch device may be prepared for launch. The launch device may be assembled in a horizontal position on a mobile device. A lifting device attached to the mobile device may be coupled to the launch device. The launch device may be moved to a launch site using the mobile device. The launch device may be moved to a vertical position at the launch site using the lifting device. The launch device may be launched. | 12-17-2009 |
Steven D. Atmur, Chifton Park, NY US
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20090324432 | Gerotor apparatus for a quasi-isothermal brayton cycle engine - According to one embodiment of the invention, an engine system comprises a housing, an outer gerotor, an inner gerotor, a tip inlet port, a face inlet port, and a tip outlet port. The housing has a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first endwall, and a second endwall. The outer gerotor is at least partially disposed in the housing and at least partially defines an outer gerotor chamber. The inner gerotor is at least partially disposed within the outer gerotor chamber. The tip inlet port is formed in the first sidewall and allows fluid to enter the outer gerotor chamber. The face inlet port is formed in the first endwall and allows fluid to enter the outer gerotor chamber. The tip outlet port is formed in the second sidewall and allows fluid to exit the outer gerotor chamber. | 12-31-2009 |
Steven D. Atmur, Clifton Park, NY US
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20100247360 | Gerotor Apparatus for a Quasi-Isothermal Brayton Cycle Engine - According to one embodiment of the invention, an engine system comprises a housing, an outer gerotor, an inner gerotor, a tip inlet port, a face inlet port, and a tip outlet port. The housing has a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first endwall, and a second endwall. The outer gerotor is at least partially disposed in the housing and at least partially defines an outer gerotor chamber. The inner gerotor is at least partially disposed within the outer gerotor chamber. The tip inlet port is formed in the first sidewall and allows fluid to enter the outer gerotor chamber. The face inlet port is formed in the first endwall and allows fluid to enter the outer gerotor chamber. The tip outlet port is formed in the second sidewall and allows fluid to exit the outer gerotor chamber. | 09-30-2010 |