Craig S Fong

US Patent:

51192365, Jun 2, 1992

Filed:

Oct 22, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/601543

Inventors:

Craig S. Fong - Torrance CA
Dean W. Brown - Rancho Palos Verdes CA
Kaori E. Matsunaga - Hawthorne CA

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

G02B 2714

US Classification:

359630

Abstract:

A split mirror vision augmentation system for high performance aircraft is disclosed comprising a transparency, an adjustable external mirror, a first internal mirror, and at least a second internal mirror. The external mirror is positionable at a stowed position adjacent to the transparency and substantially flush with the outer skin and is also positionable at at least one deployed position for reflecting light received from a field-of-view exterior to the aircraft. The first internal mirror is located within the aircraft, at an orientation substantially parallel to the external mirror. It receives a first portion of the light reflected from the external mirror and through the transparency. When the external mirror is deployed, the first internal mirror is constructed and arranged to redirect the reflected first portion of light toward a crew member of the aircraft. Thus, a first view is provided from the vantage of a first "apparent eye" position located aft of the external mirror.

US Patent:

50659626, Nov 19, 1991

Filed:

Dec 27, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/457892

Inventors:

William J. Adams - Torrance CA
Barbara G. Jex Courter - El Segundo CA
Craig S. Fong - Torrance CA
Robert C. Murray - Inglewood CA
Paul A. Marshall - Burbank CA

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - El Segundo CA

International Classification:

B64C 1304
B64C 1900

US Classification:

244234

Abstract:

A digital power controller for an aircraft having a computer controlled propulsion system is disclosed. A movable handle is in electronic communication with a computer of the propulsion system. The handle is positionable is a neutral location for maintaining the aircraft at a substantially constant velocity and for resetting power command functions. The handle is also positionable in locations forward the neutral location for commanding increasing acceleration rates of the aircraft. The handle is positionable in locations aft the neutral location for commanding increasing deceleration rates of the aircraft. A switch associated with the movable handle is engagable at the forward end aft positions for commanding velocity hold and for permitting reposition of the handle to the neutral location for resetting power command functions.

Address:

2800 Plz Del Amo UNIT 213, Torrance, CA 90503

Phone:

310 320-8546

VIN:

JTHBE262985018329

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

IS 350

Year:

2008