Ronald F Draper

US Patent:

20100319341, Dec 23, 2010

Filed:

Jan 27, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/656365

Inventors:

Jonathan N. Blitz - Durham NC, US
Peter Childers - Palo Alto CA, US
James Carucci - New Hartford NY, US
Ronald Draper - Poland NY, US

International Classification:

F03C 1/00

US Classification:

60530

Abstract:

An embodiment of a system and method for moving an object in one axis includes one or more fluid inflatable containers which are arranged to transmit fluid pressure to a plunger, such that a flexible membrane of the fluid inflatable container engages with the plunger and forms a rolling lobe in response to changes in volume. The fluid inflatable containers are enclosed within an enclosure or drum, and a shaft runs axially through the center of the enclosure. The system further includes one or more control valves operably connected to the one or more fluid inflatable containers for controlling the volume of fluid in the one or more containers. By changing the volume of fluid in the one or more containers the object is moved. In an embodiment an arced plunger is used to assist in creating the rolling lobe.

US Patent:

20110219759, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Feb 10, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/919802

Inventors:

Jonathan N. Blitz - Durham NC, US
Peter Childers - Palo Alto CA, US
James Carucci - New Hartford NY, US
Ronald Draper - Poland NY, US

International Classification:

F16M 11/42
F16M 11/18
F16M 11/10
F24J 2/52
H01L 31/04

US Classification:

60327, 60325, 60328

Abstract:

A system for moving an object in one axis that creates highly dispersed but precisely controlled mechanical force to support, manipulate, and maintain an object, tool or application in precise alignment or orientation with respect to a stationary or moving target is disclosed. The system includes one or more fluid containers within a cylindrical enclosure or drum, and a shaft running through longitudinal axis of the drum. The shaft is coupled to the drum by rotating assemblies so that the drum may rotate around the shaft or the draft may rotate inside the drum. The fluid inflatable containers are arranged in a inside the drum around the shaft so that each container exerts expansive force between a vane fixed to the drum and a vane fixed to the shaft. A volume of the fluid may be placed in the one or more fluid containers by control systems. By changing the volume of fluid in the one or more containers, forces are exerted on the vanes and the object is moved.

US Patent:

20130152566, Jun 20, 2013

Filed:

Jan 26, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/575016

Inventors:

Peter Childers - Palo Alto CA, US
Jonathan N. Blitz - Durham NC, US
James Carucci - New Hartford NY, US
Ronald Draper - Poland NY, US

Assignee:

CBE GLOBAL HOLDING, INC. - Palo Alto CA

International Classification:

F15B 13/042

US Classification:

60327, 60325

Abstract:

System for converting mechanical energy such as ocean power into fluid power which is directed to energy conversion systems or other purposes. Included are fluid inflatable containers arranged to receive mechanical energy from a plunger mounted on a shaft, such that the flexible wall of the container forms a rolling lobe in response to changes in volume, enclosed within a drum, said shaft running axially through the drum and coupled to the drum by bearings so that the drum and shaft may move in relation to one another, a vane runs longitudinally on the drum and extending radially from an attachment point at the inner surface of the drum to the surface of the shaft. The mechanical energy is connected directly or indirectly to either the shaft or to the drum. Mechanical forces cause the plunger to press into the fluid inflatable container expelling fluid and creating fluid flow.

US Patent:

20160010789, Jan 14, 2016

Filed:

Sep 21, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/860312

Inventors:

- Palo Alto CA, US
Peter CHILDERS - Palo Alto CA, US
James CARUCCI - New Hartford NY, US
Ronald DRAPER - Poland NY, US

International Classification:

F16M 11/10
F15B 15/10
F16M 11/42

Abstract:

A system for moving an object in one axis that creates highly dispersed but precisely controlled mechanical force to support, manipulate, and maintain an object, tool or application in precise alignment or orientation with respect to a stationary or moving target is disclosed. The system includes one or more fluid containers within a cylindrical enclosure or drum, and a shaft running through longitudinal axis of the drum. The shaft is coupled to the drum by rotating assemblies so that the drum may rotate around the shaft or the draft may rotate inside the drum. The fluid inflatable containers are arranged in a inside the drum around the shaft so that each container exerts expansive force between a vane fixed to the drum and a vane fixed to the shaft. A volume of the fluid may be placed in the one or more fluid containers by control systems. By changing the volume of fluid in the one or more containers, forces are exerted on the vanes and the object is moved.

US Patent:

20150226235, Aug 13, 2015

Filed:

Feb 2, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/612173

Inventors:

- Palo Alto CA, US
Peter Childers - Palo Alto CA, US
James Carucci - New Hartford NY, US
Ronald Draper - Poland NY, US

International Classification:

F15B 13/042
F15B 15/12

Abstract:

An embodiment of a system and method for moving an object in one axis includes one or more fluid inflatable containers which are arranged to transmit fluid pressure to a plunger, such that a flexible membrane of the fluid inflatable container engages with the plunger and forms a rolling lobe in response to changes in volume. The fluid inflatable containers are enclosed within an enclosure or drum, and a shaft runs axially through the center of the enclosure. The system further includes one or more control valves operably connected to the one or more fluid inflatable containers for controlling the volume of fluid in the one or more containers. By changing the volume of fluid in the one or more containers the object is moved. In an embodiment an arced plunger is used to assist in creating the rolling lobe.