公开(公告)号：US09546840B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-17

申请号：US14596662

申请日：2015-01-14

Applicant: William Bartell ,  Thomas Tighe ,  Matthew Tomik ,  Noah Gordon

Inventor： William Bartell ,  Thomas Tighe ,  Matthew Tomik ,  Noah Gordon

IPC: F41A25/10 ,  F41A19/13 ,  F41A25/12

CPC classification number: F41A25/12 ,  F41A17/66 ,  F41A25/14 ,  F41A25/16 ,  F41A25/22

Abstract: An active soft recoil control system that provides a bi-directional recoil containment and double strike prevention, which improves recoil force management, reduces the potential for “short” rounds, results in a more compact and lighter weight weapon, and increases the uniform performance of the heavy weapon at temperature extremes and steep cants. Furthermore, the present system provides for a mechanism that enables safer firing pin retraction and reduces the potential for unintentionally striking the primer and initiating the round during misfire operations.

Abstract translation: 提供双向反冲遏制和双重防摔的主动柔性后坐控制系统，其改善反冲力管理，减少“短”轮的潜力，导致更紧凑和更轻的重量武器，并且增加了均匀的性能 在极端温度和陡峭的山脉的重型武器。 此外，本系统提供了一种机构，其能够使得更安全的针销回缩，并且减少了在不通火操作期间无意中撞击底漆并启动圆的可能性。

公开(公告)号：US09470476B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14596422

申请日：2015-01-14

Applicant: Noah Gordon ,  Thomas Tighe ,  William Bartell ,  Matthew Tomik

Inventor： Noah Gordon ,  Thomas Tighe ,  William Bartell ,  Matthew Tomik

IPC: F41F1/06 ,  F41A9/53 ,  F41A7/06 ,  F41A17/18

CPC classification number: F41F1/06 ,  F41A7/06 ,  F41A9/30 ,  F41A9/53 ,  F41A17/18 ,  F41A31/02

Abstract: A retention system protects the round stored inside a rotating continuous belt-type magazine, and holds the round securely while allowing it to be readily and easily released prior to firing. The retention system permits all the retaining devices to be easily retracted so that a ramming mechanism of the weapon can push the round into the chamber without interference. The gun tube of the automated weapon houses the round and provides interfaces for all other components to attach. The tube length minimizes the axial movement of the round. The round is held within the tube by a front door assembly and a rear door assembly. The door assembly is made of a crescent-shaped door attached to a pivot shaft, in order to minimize the amount of rotational travel required to open the door for loading or firing the round.

Abstract translation: 保持系统保护储存在旋转的连续带式盒中的圆形，并且牢固地保持圆形，同时允许其在烧制之前容易且容易地释放。 保持系统允许所有保持装置容易地缩回，使得武器的夯实机构可以将轮推入腔室而不受干扰。 自动化武器的枪管装有圆形，并提供所有其他部件附接的接口。 管长使圆的轴向移动最小化。 圆形管通过前门组件和后门组件保持在管内。 门组件由附接到枢轴的新月形门制成，以便最小化打开门以装载或发射圆周所需的旋转行程的量。

公开(公告)号：US09435602B1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14596573

申请日：2015-01-14

Applicant: Matthew Tomik ,  William Bartell ,  Thomas Tighe ,  Noah Gordon ,  Joshua Stapp

Inventor： Matthew Tomik ,  William Bartell ,  Thomas Tighe ,  Noah Gordon ,  Joshua Stapp

IPC: F41A25/10

CPC classification number: F41A25/10 ,  F41A25/14

Abstract: An active recoil control system uses multiple sensors in combination with a solenoid controlled multi-disc brake to adjust the weapon recoil. Using outputs from the sensors, a controller predicts and reacts to a recoiling mass performance, and applies the required braking force, in order to compensate for anticipated or actual variations. Feedback from the sensors allows the active recoil control system to adjust braking during the recoil strokes and counter-recoil strokes in order to optimize the weapon operation and performance in extreme firing conditions.

Abstract translation: 主动反冲控制系统使用多个传感器与电磁控制多盘制动器组合来调节武器反冲。 使用传感器的输出，控制器预测并对反冲质量性能作出反应，并施加所需的制动力，以补偿预期的或实际的变化。 来自传感器的反馈允许主动反冲控制系统在反冲冲程和反冲冲冲程中调节制动，以便在极端的点火条件下优化武器的操作和性能。

公开(公告)号：US06578462B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US09907890

申请日：2001-07-12

Applicant: Anthony R. Franchino ,  Thomas Tighe

Inventor： Anthony R. Franchino ,  Thomas Tighe

IPC: F41A2136

CPC classification number: F41A21/36

Abstract: An improved muzzle brake for reducing the momentum of the recoiling components of a gun or cannon when fired, thereby reducing the forces acting on the support platform of a weapon system, is provided. In the presence of the muzzle brake, the projectile fired from a cannon to restrains the gas flow in the axial direction until gases are allowed to be diverted to a baffle in the main body of the muzzle brake. The resultant gas flow impinges on the baffle, thereby inducing a forward thrust. The diverted gas flow then exits through a plurality of exhaust ports provided to the atmosphere to create a thrust applied to the recoiling components of the gun system. Additional thrust is created by the inclusion of a second stage baffle, offset from the main body of the muzzle brake at an optimal distance by a plurality of standoffs. This thrust generates an impulse that is applied in the opposite direction of the recoil momentum by the amount of the muzzle brake impulse. The resulting reduced forces result in lighter cannon support structures, enhancing mobility and effectiveness.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的枪口制动器，用于减少在发射时枪或炮的反弹部件的动量，从而减少作用在武器系统的支撑平台上的力。 在枪口制动器存在的情况下，射弹从大炮射出以限制气体沿轴向的流动，直到允许气体转移到枪口制动器主体中的挡板。 所产生的气流冲击挡板，从而引起向前的推力。 转向的气流然后通过设置到大气的多个排气口排出，以产生施加到枪系统的回弹部件的推力。 通过包括第二级挡板产生附加推力，第二级挡板通过多个支座在最佳距离处从枪口制动器的主体偏移。 这个推力产生一个冲击力，反冲力的方向与枪口制动脉冲量相反。 所造成的减少的力量导致较轻的炮兵支援结构，增强行动力和效力。

公开(公告)号：US06363829B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-02

申请号：US09570983

申请日：2000-05-15

Applicant: Anthony R. Franchino ,  Thomas Tighe

Inventor： Anthony R. Franchino ,  Thomas Tighe

IPC: F41A374

CPC classification number: F41A19/57

Abstract: A system for sealing an indexing primer magazine and breech assembly of a barrel-type firearm to contain exhaust gases with the flow passage transfers the increased pressure into a sealing force between the insert and indexing primer magazine. Additionally, component parts of the seal are located out of the direct path of the formed exhaust gases to increase system longevity and safety. A seal is located within a recess of either the insert or indexing primer magazine, that is separated from the flow passage for the hot combustion gases from the primer or propellant charge.

Abstract translation: 用于密封分度底漆料箱和桶形火器的后膛组件以将流体通道容纳废气的系统将增加的压力转移到插入物和分拣底漆盒之间的密封力。 此外，密封件的组成部分位于形成的废气的直接路径之外，以增加系统的寿命和安全性。 密封件位于插入件或分度引纸盒的凹槽内，该凹槽与用于来自底漆或推进剂装料的热燃烧气体的流动通道分离。

公开(公告)号：US20080085117A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：US11890277

申请日：2007-08-03

Applicant: James Farmer ,  John Kenny ,  Patrick Quinn ,  Thomas Tighe ,  Paul Whittlesey ,  Emmanuel Vella

Inventor： James Farmer ,  John Kenny ,  Patrick Quinn ,  Thomas Tighe ,  Paul Whittlesey ,  Emmanuel Vella

IPC: H04J14/00 ,  H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04J14/0282 ,  H04J14/0226 ,  H04J14/0232 ,  H04J14/0238 ,  H04J14/0247 ,  H04J14/0252 ,  H04J14/0269 ,  H04J14/028 ,  H04J14/0286 ,  H04J14/0298

Abstract: An optical fiber network can include an outdoor laser transceiver node that can be positioned in close proximity to the subscribers of an optical fiber network. The outdoor laser transceiver node does not require active cooling and heating devices that control the temperature surrounding the laser transceiver node. The laser transceiver node can adjust a subscriber's bandwidth on a subscription basis or on an as-needed basis. The laser transceiver node can also offer data bandwidth to the subscriber in preassigned increments. Additionally, the laser transceiver node lends itself to efficient upgrading that can be performed entirely on the network side. The laser transceiver node can also provide high speed symmetrical data transmission. Further, the laser transceiver node can utilize off-the-shelf hardware to generate optical signals such as Fabry-Perot (F-P) laser transmitters, distributed feed back lasers (DFB), or vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs).

Abstract translation: 光纤网络可以包括可以紧邻光纤网络的用户定位的室外激光收发器节点。 室外激光收发器节点不需要主动的制冷和加热装置来控制激光收发器节点周围的温度。 激光收发器节点可以根据订阅或根据需要调整用户带宽。 激光收发器节点还可以以预分配的增量向用户提供数据带宽。 此外，激光收发器节点本身可以​​在网络侧完全执行高效的升级。 激光收发器节点还可以提供高速对称数据传输。 此外，激光收发器节点可以利用现成的硬件来产生诸如法布里 - 珀罗（F-P）激光发射器，分布式反馈激光器（DFB）或垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL）之类的光学信号。

公开(公告)号：US20070178355A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11341285

申请日：2006-01-27

Applicant: Thomas Tighe ,  Mark Mathias

Inventor： Thomas Tighe ,  Mark Mathias

IPC: H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/242 ,  H01M8/2457 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M2008/1095 ,  H01M2250/20 ,  Y02T90/32

Abstract: A fuel cell stack that includes an actuating device or devices for selectively providing interdigitated reactant gas flow and straight reactant gas flow through reactant gas flow channels to reduce water accumulation in the diffusing media layers of the stack. In one embodiment, the fuel cell stack employs internal actuators that selectively close the inlet end of every other flow channel and the outlet end of every other opposite flow channel to provide the interdigitated flow. In another embodiment, the interdigitated flow is provided by external actuation where two inlet manifolds and two outlet manifolds are provided. One input manifold is closed to close the input ends of every other flow channel and one outlet manifold is closed to close the output ends of every other opposite flow channel.

Abstract translation: 一种燃料电池堆，其包括致动装置或用于选择性地提供交错的反应气体流和通过反应气体流动通道的直反应气体流的装置，以减少堆叠的扩散介质层中的积水。 在一个实施例中，燃料电池堆采用内部致动器，其选择性地关闭每隔一个流动通道的入口端和每隔一个相对的流动通道的出口端，以提供叉指流。 在另一个实施例中，通过外部致动提供交错流，其中提供两个入口歧管和两个出口歧管。 一个输入歧管关闭以关闭每个其他流动通道的输入端，一个出口歧管关闭以关闭每隔一个相对流动通道的输出端。

公开(公告)号：US20070104986A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-10

申请号：US11228914

申请日：2005-09-16

Applicant: Thomas Tighe ,  Glenn Skala

Inventor： Thomas Tighe ,  Glenn Skala

IPC: H01M8/04

CPC classification number: H01M8/04029

Abstract: A technique for determining whether a cooling fluid pump used for pumping a cooling fluid through a fuel cell stack has failed. The technique includes measuring the temperature of the cooling fluid at the output from the stack and/or measuring the cathode exhaust gas temperature as close as possible to the cathode outlet of the stack. The measured temperature is compared to a temperature that would be expected under the current operating conditions of the fuel cell system in a controller. If the difference between the measuring temperature and the expected temperature is large enough, then the controller provides a warning signal of pump failure, and also possibly reduces the stack outlet power.

公开(公告)号：US20070077069A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：US11543712

申请日：2006-10-05

Applicant: James Farmer ,  Paul Whittlesey ,  Patrick Quinn ,  John Kenny ,  Emmanuel Vella ,  Thomas Tighe

Inventor： James Farmer ,  Paul Whittlesey ,  Patrick Quinn ,  John Kenny ,  Emmanuel Vella ,  Thomas Tighe

IPC: H04J14/00

CPC classification number: H04J14/0226 ,  H04J14/0227 ,  H04J14/0232 ,  H04J14/0238 ,  H04J14/0247 ,  H04J14/0252 ,  H04J14/028 ,  H04J14/0282

Abstract: An optical fiber network can include an outdoor bandwidth transforming node that can be positioned in close proximity to the subscribers of an optical fiber network. The outdoor bandwidth transforming node does not require active cooling and heating devices that control the temperature surrounding the bandwidth transforming node. The bandwidth transforming node can adjust a subscriber's bandwidth on a subscription basis or on an as-needed basis. The bandwidth transforming node can also offer data bandwidth to the subscriber in preassigned increments. Additionally, the bandwidth transforming node lends itself to efficient upgrading that can be performed entirely on the network side. The bandwidth transforming node can also provide high speed symmetrical data transmission. Further, the bandwidth transforming node can increase upstream and downstream bandwidth and transmission speed by propagating data signals at different wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 光纤网络可以包括可以位于光纤网络的用户附近的户外带宽变换节点。 室外带宽变换节点不需要主动的制冷和加热装置来控制带宽变换节点周围的温度。 带宽变换节点可以根据订阅或根据需要调整用户的带宽。 带宽变换节点还可以以预分配的增量向订户提供数据带宽。 另外，带宽变换节点本身也可以在网络侧完全执行高效的升级。 带宽变换节点还可以提供高速对称数据传输。 此外，带宽变换节点可以通过传播不同波长的数据信号来增加上行和下行带宽和传输速度。

公开(公告)号：US20050255366A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-17

申请号：US10842789

申请日：2004-05-11

Applicant: Thomas Tighe

Inventor： Thomas Tighe

IPC: H01M8/02 ,  H01M8/04 ,  H01M8/24

CPC classification number: H01M8/04156 ,  H01M8/0258 ,  H01M8/0263 ,  H01M8/241 ,  H01M8/2483 ,  H01M8/2484

Abstract: An electrochemical fuel cell stack assembly having a variable active area. The fuel cell stack uses a blocking member to selectively block the flow of reactants through channels of the flow fields of the anode and/or cathode flow paths. Blocking portions of the flow paths allows the fuel cell stack to maintain reactant flow velocities in a desired predetermined range. This enables the control and variation of the active area of the fuel cell, enhancing water management of the fuel cell stack.

Abstract translation: 一种具有可变有效面积的电化学燃料电池堆组件。 燃料电池堆使用阻挡构件来选择性地通过阳极和/或阴极流动路径的流场的通道阻挡反应物的流动。 流动路径的阻塞部分允许燃料电池堆将反应物流速保持在期望的预定范围内。 这样可以控制和改变燃料电池的有效面积，从而增强燃料电池堆的水管理。