John Edward Maloney

US Patent:

45627290, Jan 7, 1986

Filed:

Feb 22, 1984

Appl. No.:

6/582264

Inventors:

John G. Maloney - Diamond Bar CA

International Classification:

G01M 1500

US Classification:

73118

Abstract:

Electric control signal monitoring and simulating apparatus for use with electrically controlled automatic automobile transmissions comprises a control box having electrical leads and connectors which enable the control box to be connected in electrical series with preexisting electrical connections between an automatic transmission and the associated engine or accessory which provides electric control signals to the transmission. Lights and switches in the control box enable monitoring and/or modifying of the electric control signals to the transmission. Alternatively, the control box may be electrically connected to battery voltage, to ground, and to only the transmission, switches in the control box enabling the electric control signals normally provided to the transmission to be simulated, for example, to bench test the transmission.

US Patent:

50673866, Nov 26, 1991

Filed:

May 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/195657

Inventors:

Nathan N. Shiovitz - Anaheim CA
John G. Maloney - Diamond Bar CA
Michael F. Steele - Fountain Valley CA

Assignee:

Brunswick Corporation - Skokie IL

International Classification:

F41C 2706
F41F 3048
F41F 3052

US Classification:

89 1808

Abstract:

A release mechanism for facilitating launching a spin-stabilized self-propelled missile. A missile support includes a rotary turbine having a receptacle defining a spin axis, and a fixed support for supporting the rotary turbine for rotation about the spin axis and for movement axially of the spin axis. A nozzle assembly extends from the missile into the receptacle and includes a fusible joint for heating by high temperature exhaust gases expelled by the missile to release the missile, and an aft nozzle section movable away from the missile on fusing and separation of the fusible joint. An abutment on the rotary turbine is disposed in the path of movement of the aft nozzle section for striking by the aft nozzle section to effect rapid movement of the rotary turbine and receptacle axially away from the missile on fusing and separation of the fusible joint.