Roger D Eller

US Patent:

6350130, Feb 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/323776

Inventors:

Roger D. Eller - Cedar Rapids IA

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

H01R 1200

US Classification:

439 61, 439247, 439248

Abstract:

An avionics test unit adapter for interfacing between an avionics test station and an avionics line replaceable unit, where the test unit adapter is blind mated with both. The test unit adapter has therein at least two rigid circuit cards used for signal distribution or transmission. The two rigid circuit cards being rigidly coupled to each other through an edge connector while each circuit card is mounted within the test unit adapter with the ability to float therein in at least three orthogonal directions.

US Patent:

6450822, Sep 17, 2002

Filed:

Jun 1, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/323196

Inventors:

Roger D. Eller - Cedar Rapids IA

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

H01R 1364

US Classification:

439248, 439247

Abstract:

An avionics LRU which is coupled to an avionics rack and/or mounting tray on an aircraft or a test station through a floating connector. The floating connection allows for reduced stress and strain on the pins and sockets in the connector during blind mating of the LRU to the rack or mounting tray or test station.

US Patent:

8540109, Sep 24, 2013

Filed:

Sep 18, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/885501

Inventors:

Mark V. McPeek - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Roger D. Eller - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Josh M. Roe - Cedar Rapids IA, US
Stephen R. Blair - Cedar Rapids IA, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

International Classification:

B65D 1/24
B65D 25/04
B65D 85/00
B65D 90/54
B65D 5/50
H05K 5/00
G12B 9/00
A45C 13/02
A47B 81/00

US Classification:

220578, 220529, 220536, 220629, 220212, 220559, 220720, 220812, 206817, 206320, 206751, 206754, 206759, 36167941, 248917, 2482741, 2482841, 248 271, 248200, 190 36, 3122232, 3122233, 312273, 312274, 312275, 312276

Abstract:

A stowing mechanism for a laptop or other device can secure different devices with varying thicknesses and widths within a compartment. The mechanism includes a cover which serves as the actuator for a jack mechanism. A pressure plate pivotally attached to the jack mechanism pushes against the device when the lid is closed, thereby securing the device within the compartment. The device can be released from the secure position by opening the cover. A buffer spring operating in conjunction with the jacking mechanism allows the mechanism to secure devices having different thicknesses and widths, while the pivotal pressure plate allows the plate to conform to devices having different shapes.

US Patent:

52531511, Oct 12, 1993

Filed:

Sep 30, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/767735

Inventors:

Thomas A. Mepham - Hiawatha IA
Roger D. Eller - Cedar Rapids IA
Gerald L. Vick - Mt. Vernon IA

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

F21V 709

US Classification:

362216

Abstract:

A luminaire including one or more fluorescent tubes and associated reflectors for use in backlighting a projection type liquid crystal display matrix. The reflectors have special arcuate shapes designed to forwardly project light to the display matrix and also to direct diffuse light outward from behind the fluorescent tubes so that all of the light generated by the tubes can be efficiently projected for use in illuminating the display matrix.

US Patent:

53110978, May 10, 1994

Filed:

Mar 4, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/846190

Inventors:

Thomas A. Mepham - Hiawatha IA
Roger D. Eller - Cedar Rapids IA

Assignee:

Rockwell International Corporation - Seal Beach CA

International Classification:

H01J 6135
H01J 6142
H01J 6152

US Classification:

313 51

Abstract:

An improved avionics fluorescent lamp including a fluorescent tube having a resistive element disposed on its exterior and a terminal block for receiving an inserted fluorescent tube, the terminal block having a semi-rigid electrical contact for contacting the resistive element when the tube is inserted inside the terminal block. A plurality of connectors are disposed on the exterior of the terminal block for providing easy connection between the lamp wiring harness and the filament pins of the fluorescent tube and the resistive element by the semi-rigid connector. And a display device having the fluorescent lamp of the present invention disposed therein where the resistive element is disposed on the reflector side of the tube.