John E Richer

US Patent:

6975282, Dec 13, 2005

Filed:

Sep 16, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/663924

Inventors:

Kenneth A. Kaufman - Palos Verdes Estates CA, US
Garrett R. Wittkopp - Redondo Beach CA, US
Kenneth W. Kawahara - Redondo Beach CA, US
John E. Richer - Carlsbad CA, US

Assignee:

Northrop Grumman Corporation - Los Angeles CA

International Classification:

H01Q015/14

US Classification:

343912, 343915

Abstract:

An integrated reflector and boom () for a deployable space based reflector antenna includes a facesheet () of stiff reflective material and a stiff lattice or grid structure bonded to the facesheet in a reflector portion of the assembly and defines a boom to the assembly. The grid structure is formed of ribs ( & ) that interlock through slots formed in the ribs, arranged in a symmetric pattern that defines an isogrid structure in the reflector portion and in at least a part of the boom assembly. At least some of the ribs extend in one piece from the reflector portion and into the boom. One of those ribs () is located along an axis of symmetry of the grid structure.

US Patent:

20060227063, Oct 12, 2006

Filed:

Apr 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/100671

Inventors:

John Richer - Carlsbad CA, US
Raymund Cabales - San Diego CA, US
Carl Sloan - San Diego CA, US
Jerry Mann - Temecula CA, US

International Classification:

H01Q 15/14

US Classification:

343912000, 343DIG002

Abstract:

A backing structure of an antenna reflector for satellite communication to increase the stiffness and the frequency of the antenna reflector, having a deployable panel attached to a spacecraft at a hinge/gimbal interface and a plurality of hinge-release points. The backing structure has a plurality of first ribs and second ribs protruding from the deployable panel and extending substantially across the center of mass of the deployable panel. The first ribs connect the hinge-release mechanism points across a center of mass of the deployable panel, and the second ribs connect the hinge/gimbal interface point to the hinge-release mechanism points, which allows improved hinge-release mechanism attachment with a nut.

US Patent:

58034021, Sep 8, 1998

Filed:

May 13, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/645136

Inventors:

Gary C. Krumweide - Escondido CA
John Marks - Escondido CA
Chris Kingery - San Diego CA
John Richer - Carlsbad CA
William Converse - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Composite Optics, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

B64C 106

US Classification:

244117R

Abstract:

A composite structure and method for constructing same for use in fabricating the framework of a spacecraft is disclosed. The structure is cut from flat sheets of composite laminate materials, and then assembled. The use of tenons and mortises provides for self-fixturing and adhesive bonding of the structural components.

US Patent:

43941010, Jul 19, 1983

Filed:

Jan 19, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/225883

Inventors:

John E. Richer - Oceanside CA

Assignee:

The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy - Washington DC

International Classification:

B60P 713

US Classification:

410 83

Abstract:

An apparatus for securing a cargo container having standard corner fittings ncludes a housing in which is mounted an elevator assembly for vertically positioning a platform with respect to the housing. The platform is adapted to engage a corner fitting when raised. The apparatus further includes a rotatable locking element carried on the platform which is rotated to lock to the fitting once the fitting is engaged. The platform together with the locking element can be further elevated when the fitting is engaged to raise a corner of the container or retracted within the housing to disengage and allow the container corner to clear the top of the housing.

Address:

6797 Camino De Amigos, Carlsbad, CA 92009

VIN:

1FTSW21R98EE06891

Make:

FORD

Model:

F-250 SUPER DUTY

Year:

2008