Michael J Wells

US Patent:

6469783, Oct 22, 2002

Filed:

Apr 19, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/838064

Inventors:

Michael L. Wells - Hawthorne CA
John A. Tyson - Lawndale CA

Assignee:

Raytheon Company - Lexington MA

International Classification:

G01B 1126

US Classification:

35613905, 244 316, 244 311

Abstract:

A system ( ) for tracking a missile ( ) in flight, the missile ( ) having an optical beacon generator ( ) that outputs a modulated signal ( ) having a predetermined frequency, including an optical system ( ) for transmitting image data along an optical path ( ) onto an array of detectors ( ), such that each detector in the array ( ) receives substantially simultaneously the image data from the optical system ( ). The system ( ) further includes means for processing (46) the image data transmitted onto the array of detectors ( ) in order to locate the optical beacon ( ).

US Patent:

6899297, May 31, 2005

Filed:

Dec 22, 1995

Appl. No.:

08/577992

Inventors:

Richrad J. Sand - Torrance CA, US
Michael L. Wells - Hawthorne CA, US
Melvin A. Olson - Rancho Cucamonga CA, US
Eric B. Sutton - Los Angeles CA, US

Assignee:

Raytheon Company - Waltham MA

International Classification:

F41G007/32

US Classification:

244 312, 365153

Abstract:

The need in the art is addressed by the improved missile fire control system of the present invention. In the illustrative embodiment, the inventive system is adapted for use with TOW missile systems and includes a telescope cluster assembly () for generating target position signals (). A digital error detector (′) receives and processes target position signals () from the telescope cluster assembly (). The processed signals () are then fed to a stabilization control amplifier (), where a microcontroller () steps through a set of instructions eliminate angular noise from the target position signals (). The stabilization control amplifier () subsequently provides feedback to the telescope cluster assembly () for adjusting the line-of-sight in the telescope cluster assembly (). Software instructions for the microcontroller () and constant reference data are stored in the microcontroller memory (not shown). An erasable programmable logic device () is used to output discreet signals for controlling mirror positioning.

US Patent:

8291765, Oct 23, 2012

Filed:

May 4, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/435098

Inventors:

Michael L. Wells - Hawthorne CA, US
Thomas E. Jenkins - Los Angeles CA, US
Carl P. Chaplin - Playa Del Ray CA, US
Hongthu K. Nguyen - West Covina CA, US

Assignee:

Raytheon Company - Waltham MA

International Classification:

G01P 15/125

US Classification:

7351432

Abstract:

An accelerometer module for measuring acceleration in a stabilized platform system includes a power supply configured to accept an input AC reference signal and to generate a regulated DC signal and a reference signal in phase with the input AC reference signal; an accelerometer configured to receive the regulated DC signal from said power supply and to generate an output signal in response to an external force acting on the accelerometer module and an analog multiplier unit configured to receive the output signal from the accelerometer and the reference signal from the power supply, and to modulate the reference signal with the output signal so as to output a modulated accelerometer signal. A method for servicing a stabilized platform system comprising is also provided.

US Patent:

20030046150, Mar 6, 2003

Filed:

Aug 1, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/920514

Inventors:

Jamie Ader - Santa Monica CA, US
Michael Wells - Encinitas CA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/014000

Abstract:

A system and method of delivering multimedia content and advertising provides a remote user with the ability to order customized media and advertising via a physical media or broadband network. The price of a media selection may be reduced by the inclusion of the advertising. The system provides remote users with access to a database of media content and the ability to interactively search that content. Remote users may also order content and advertising organized under special interest groups or in niche categories that the user identifies. Users may also specify a delivery format for their ordered media and advertising.

US Patent:

20060202523, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 3, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/070878

Inventors:

Michael Wells - Culver City CA, US

International Classification:

A47B 39/00

US Classification:

297148000

Abstract:

I title my invention the “Sport Utility Lounge Chair”. An improved pool lounge chair that allows a person the advantage of being able to lie face down and have a round padded opening in which to put their face. This permits the user to continue such activities as reading, eating, or working from beneath the chair. It also helps to avoid unwanted sunrays from damaging the users face. A tray is provided in my design that can be used to support a laptop computer for example, from beneath the chair. The tray also attaches to the armrests of the chair to provide the same benefits when the user is seated in the up-right position. A removable full-size buoyant pad covers the top of the chair. When removed, it can be used as a floatation device for relaxing in the water.

US Patent:

56515120, Jul 29, 1997

Filed:

Sep 28, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/535389

Inventors:

Richard J. Sand - Torrance CA
George L. Gaskell - East Manhattan Beach CA
Michael L. Wells - Newhall CA

Assignee:

Hughes Electronics - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

F41G 700
F42B 1500

US Classification:

244 311

Abstract:

A closed-loop missile tracking system (10) employs a missile (12) with a thermal beacon (22) and an optical beacon (24). A target designator (40) defines a boresight from a missile firing location, such as an aircraft, to a target. The closed-loop missile tracking system (10) employs a first tracker (48) and a second tracker (64) with a forward looking infrared (FLIR) sensor (52) to track the displacement of the optical beacon (22) and thermal beacon (24) from the boresight. The first tracker (48) generates a first set of azimuth and elevation error signals. The second tracker (64) further includes a video demultiplexing interface (70) which transforms serial multiplexed video signals, which are output by the FLIR sensor (52) and contain a field with M rows and L columns of pixels, into a demultiplexed parallel video signal. A video thermal tracker (VTT) (58) selects the N adjacent horizontal rows of pixels and generates a second set of azimuth and elevation error signals therefrom. The VTT (58) selects at least one of the first set of error signals, the second set or a combination thereof to guide the missile (12).

US Patent:

20210016960, Jan 21, 2021

Filed:

Jul 10, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/926494

Inventors:

- Tooele UT, US
Michael Wells - Long Beach CA, US

International Classification:

B65D 88/52
F16H 21/46

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for lifting and collapsing a collapsible cargo container includes a frame, and vertical guides for aligning the actuator with the cargo container. First and second pusher assemblies engage the end walls of the container to pivot the end walls against the ceiling of the container, where uplocks retain the end walls in a stowed away position. Foldable side walls are then buckled by the weight of the ceiling with assistance from the actuator, until the side walls occupy a predominantly horizontal position between the ceiling/end wall combination and a floor of the cargo container, resulting in a compact configuration. The actuator unfolds the container using steps discussed above in a reverse order.