Robert D Gregg

US Patent:

20030108078, Jun 12, 2003

Filed:

Dec 11, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/020846

Inventors:

Delwin McCarthy - Cerritos CA, US
Robert Gregg - Cerritos CA, US
Rick Thompson - Fairfield CA, US
Michael Yessik - Richmond CA, US

International Classification:

H01S003/10
H01S003/00
H01S003/09

US Classification:

372/069000, 372/025000

Abstract:

A laser pulse driving method comprises the steps of selecting a desired laser pulse energy level and a laser pulse width, and then determining a target flashlamp current level corresponding to the laser pulse energy level and the laser pulse width. Further, the method teaches generating a reference voltage corresponding to the target flashlamp current level at a first input of a comparator, closing a power switch to deliver an actual flashlamp current level to the flashlamp from a pulse capacitor, and then presenting a shunt voltage proportional to the actual flashlamp current level at a second input of the comparator. Further steps include, turning-on a comparator output when the shunt voltage is less than the reference voltage, receiving the comparator output at a first AND gate input, receiving a control signal at a second AND gate input for a time equal to the laser pulse width and then applying the AND gate output at a power switch driver when both the first and the second AND gate inputs are present. A power switch delivers the actual flashlamp current level from the pulse capacitor when the AND gate output is present whereby the laser pulse energy level is applied to the flashlamp in a laser pulse having the desired laser pulse energy level and laser pulse width.

US Patent:

20040135032, Jul 15, 2004

Filed:

Jun 20, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/175612

Inventors:

Robert Gregg - Fullerton CA, US
John Vassberg - Long Beach CA, US
David Pitera - Fountain Valley CA, US

International Classification:

B64C001/00
B64C003/00
B64C005/00

US Classification:

244/123000

Abstract:

A method for forming a trailing edge wedge for a wing wherein the size and configuration of a trailing edge wedge at various points along the span of the trailing edge wedge are adjusted and analyzed in an iterative manner to form an improved trailing edge wedge. An improved wing assembly is also provided.

US Patent:

20050001103, Jan 6, 2005

Filed:

Jun 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/463469

Inventors:

John Vassberg - Long Beach CA, US
Robert Gregg - Fullerton CA, US

International Classification:

B64C013/16

US Classification:

244203000

Abstract:

A mobile platform lift increasing system includes at least one wing-shaped structure having a leading edge, a trailing edge and a chord length perpendicularly measurable between the leading and trailing edges. A rotatable control surface is located near a trailing edge undersurface. The control surface length is approximately one to five percent of the chord length. A deployment device is positioned between the wing shaped structure and the control surface. The deployment device operably rotates the control surface through a plurality of positions ranging between an initial position and a fully deployed position. Wing lift is increased at speeds up to approximately transonic speed by continuously rotating the control surface to accommodate variables including mobile platform weight change from fuel usage.

US Patent:

20050116092, Jun 2, 2005

Filed:

Nov 19, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/717366

Inventors:

Robert Gregg - Fullerton CA, US
Dennis McDowell - Huntington Beach CA, US

International Classification:

B64C003/00

US Classification:

24403500R

Abstract:

A wing having a transition region forming a blended, aerodynamic transition between inner and outer regions of the wing. The blended transition region does not include any planform breaks at the leading and trailing edges, where conventional wings would have such planform breaks. This allows the wing to be manufactured without significant forming and/or shot-peening operations to conform the skin of the wing to the planform breaks. Thus, the wing of the present invention can be manufactured with less cost and in less time, and provide even better aerodynamics than conventional aircraft wings. The wing of the present invention is further suitable for use on aircraft or aerospace vehicles, or any airborne vehicle requiring one or more aerodynamic airfoils or wing-like structures.

US Patent:

56429975, Jul 1, 1997

Filed:

Feb 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/595310

Inventors:

Robert H. Gregg - Cerritos CA
Delwin K. McCarthy - Hemet CA

International Classification:

A61C 300

US Classification:

433215

Abstract:

A method for removing deep gingival pockets provides for excise of disease while providing for reconnection of the tissue-tooth connection. Steps in the process include creating a gingival trough in the pocket with a contact laser fiber, excising the pocket epithelium while selectively removing sulcular and pocket epithelium and granulation tissue fully around the targeted tooth to the full depth without breaking through the mucogingival junction, scaling the root surfaces to the full depth ultrasonically, lasing the pocket to remove granulation tissue and to disinfect the tissue, assist in hemostatis, cauterize free nerve endings, seal lymphatics, prepare the tissue for welding and desensitize the tooth, and compressing the tissue against the tooth until adhesion is achieved.

US Patent:

59791306, Nov 9, 1999

Filed:

Oct 10, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/729056

Inventors:

Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA
William F. Leek - Anaheim CA
Alfred D. Commins - Danville CA

Assignee:

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

E04B 138

US Classification:

52295

Abstract:

A connector having a concave seat member for connecting a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fasteners and an anchor member to resist forces on buildings imposed by earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other similar cataclysmic forces. A connector constructed in accordance with the present invention consists of a concave seat member, formed with an opening for receiving an anchor member therethrough to attach the connector to a second building structural member such as a foundation, a first side member connected to the concave seat member, a second side member connected to the concave seat member, and a back member connected to the first and second side members. The back member attaches with fasteners to a first building structural member such as stud in a framed shear wall.

US Patent:

48588520, Aug 22, 1989

Filed:

Jun 1, 1987

Appl. No.:

7/056250

Inventors:

Preston A. Henne - Irvine CA
Robert D. Gregg - Anaheim CA

Assignee:

McDonnell Douglas Corporation - Long Beach CA

International Classification:

B64C 314

US Classification:

244 35R

Abstract:

A special contour near the trailing edge of an airfoil which improves the airfoil effectiveness. The contour is a combination of a blunt airfoil base, a local region of high surface curvature, typically on the airfoil lower surface, and upper surface and lower surface trailing edge slopes that diverge from each other.

US Patent:

61124958, Sep 5, 2000

Filed:

Jun 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/874838

Inventors:

Robert C. Gregg - Yorba Linda CA
William F. Leek - Anaheim CA
Alfred D. Commins - Danville CA

Assignee:

Simpson Strong-Tie Company, Inc. - Pleasanton CA

International Classification:

E04B 138

US Classification:

52712

Abstract:

A connector having a concave seat member for connecting a first building structural member to a second building structural member in conjunction with fasteners and an anchor member to resist forces on buildings imposed by earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes and other similar cataclysms. A connector constructed in accordance with the present invention consists of a concave seat member, formed with an opening for receiving an anchor member therethrough to attach the connector to a second building structural member such as a foundation, a first side member connected to the concave seat member, a second side member connected to the concave seat member, and a back member connected to the first and second side members. The back member attaches with fasteners to a first building structural member such as a stud in a framed shear wall. The back member can consist of two back plates each integrally connected to a side member.