Todd Michael Whitaker

US Patent:

8505888, Aug 13, 2013

Filed:

Nov 29, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/955039

Inventors:

Todd Michael Whitaker - Boulder CO, US
Adam Cuthbert Pauluhn - Niwot CO, US

Assignee:

Impulse Composites, LLC - Niwot CO

International Classification:

B60G 11/18

US Classification:

267273, 267154

Abstract:

A tubular torsion bar includes an elongated inner tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end and an elongated outer tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end. A joiner bushing fixedly attaches the distal end of the inner tube to the distal end of the outer tube with the inner tube and outer tube positioned in coaxial and substantially coextensive concentric nesting positions. Mounting apparatus is fixedly attached to the proximal end of the outer tube and a planetary gear system is coupled to the proximal ends of the inner tube and the mounting apparatus and designed to provide a selected torque versus deflection characteristic of the tubular torsion bar.

US Patent:

20130300043, Nov 14, 2013

Filed:

Jul 15, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/941799

Inventors:

Todd Michael Whitaker - Boulder CO, US
Adam Cuthbert Pauluhn - Niwot CO, US
Mark A. Beran - Niwot CO, US

International Classification:

F16F 1/16

US Classification:

267154

Abstract:

A tubular torsion bar including an elongated inner tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated outer tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end, a cylindrically shaped joiner bushing fixedly attached to and positioned partially between the distal end of the inner tube and the distal end of the outer tube with the inner tube and outer tube positioned in coaxial and substantially coextensive concentric nesting positions, external apparatus mounting the joiner bushing to maintain axial alignment of the distal and proximal ends of the inner tube and the outer tube and for limited rotational movement, and a mounting and output system fixedly attached to the proximal ends of the inner tube and the outer tube.

US Patent:

20200223563, Jul 16, 2020

Filed:

Oct 10, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/598013

Inventors:

- Longmont CO, US
William Francis - Lyons CO, US
Tayler Thomas - Boulder CO, US
Thomas Murphey - Fort Collins CO, US
Todd Whitaker - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

B64G 1/22
B64G 1/44

Abstract:

Methods, systems, and devices for foldable tube with unitary hinge are provided in accordance with various embodiments. Some embodiments include a device that may include one or more foldable tube sections configured to facilitate the deployment of an object with respect to an end portion of at least one of the one or more foldable tube sections; each of the one or more foldable tube sections may include one or more unitary hinge regions. The unitary hinge regions may include one or more longitudinal hinge regions configured to enable folding that is transverse to a primary axis of a respective foldable tube section. The unitary hinge regions may include a lateral hinge region configured to enable flattening that is parallel to a primary axis of a respective foldable tube section. Some embodiments may include a wire harness disposed within an interior portion of one or more foldable tube sections.

US Patent:

20170370570, Dec 28, 2017

Filed:

Oct 23, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/525522

Inventors:

- Boulder CO, US
Todd WHITAKER - Boulder CO, US
Jordan JOHNSON - Longmont CO, US
Chris PEARSON - Boulder CO, US
Brady SCHULTZ - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

F21V 29/503
F21V 29/60
H01J 61/34
A01G 9/26
H01J 61/82
F21V 29/507
H01J 61/50
H01J 61/52

Abstract:

Provided herein is a high intensity discharge light source having a thermally insulative and optically transparent sleeve for maintaining or enhancing a spectral performance parameter. The configuration of the sleeve provides an insulative volume that allows an elevated steady state operating temperature to be reached, even when the light source is cooled. The sleeve is also configured to withstand a bulb failure event, thereby protecting the surrounding environment from falling debris. Also provided herein are methods for dissipating heat from the light source without adversely affecting the bulb operating temperature or the enhanced spectral performance parameter.

US Patent:

20170142910, May 25, 2017

Filed:

May 1, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/307210

Inventors:

- Boulder CO, US
Stephen KEEN - Erie CO, US
Chris PEARSON - Boulder CO, US
Todd WHITAKER - Boulder CO, US

Assignee:

Surna Inc. - Boulder CO

International Classification:

A01G 7/04
F21V 29/503
F21V 29/505
F21V 29/58
A01G 1/00
F21V 29/83
F21V 29/76
F21V 7/00
F21V 7/08
F21V 17/10
F21V 29/15
F21V 29/67

Abstract:

Provided herein are optical reflectors having a plurality of specially designed reflective surfaces and geometrical arrangement to provide improved illumination of a target area. Also provided are related methods for growing plants with the optical reflectors described herein. The reflective surfaces provide substantially normally aligned light over the entire target area, thereby minimizing shading issues of conventional optical reflectors. Also disclosed herein are efficient cooling by air and/or fluid that can substantially reduce cooling requirements by conventional air conditioning with attendant power savings.

US Patent:

20170043872, Feb 16, 2017

Filed:

Aug 12, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/824509

Inventors:

Todd Michael Whitaker - Boulder CO, US
Michael Corson - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

B64D 1/18
A62C 31/02
B64C 27/00
A62C 3/02
B64C 39/02
B64F 3/02

Abstract:

A tethered unmanned aerial vehicle firefighting system includes a firefighting drone, a lifting drone and a tether line coupling the firefighting drone to a control station through the lifting drone. The control station includes a control unit for controlling the firefighting drone and the lifting drone, a fire retardant supply, a pump coupled to the fire retardant supply, and a power supply. The tether line includes a power line coupling the power source to and powering the firefighting drone and a fire retardant hose coupled between the pump and a nozzle carried by the firefighting drone. A lifting tower hold the tether from the control station at a height above ground level, and the lifting drone maintains the tether above obstruction for the firefighter drone. The firefighter drone disperses fire retardant from the nozzle for firefighting purposes and with a substantially unlimited supply of retardant and power.

US Patent:

20150136104, May 21, 2015

Filed:

Nov 10, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/537592

Inventors:

Todd Michael Whitaker - Boulder CO, US
Adam Cuthbert Pauluhn - Niwot CO, US
Mark A. Beran - Niwot CO, US

International Classification:

F41B 5/12

US Classification:

124 25

Abstract:

A projectile launcher includes a body having a rearward end, and a forward end. A pair of arms is pivotally coupled to the body and a bowstring extends between the ends of the pair of arms and is movable between a cocked position and a released position. Tubular torsion bars are coupled to the pair arms to store and release mechanical energy. A mechanical energy delivery system couples the tubular torsion bars to the pair arms. The mechanical energy delivery system transfers mechanical energy to the tubular torsion bars when the bowstring is moved from the released position to the cocked position, and transfers mechanical energy from the tubular torsion bars to the pair arms to move the bowstring from the cocked position to the released position.

US Patent:

20150123328, May 7, 2015

Filed:

Nov 4, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/532413

Inventors:

Todd Michael Whitaker - Boulder CO, US
Adam Cuthbert Pauluhn - Niwot CO, US

International Classification:

F16F 1/14

US Classification:

267154

Abstract:

A torsion bar pack including a plurality of torsion bars, each torsion bar including at least an elongated inner tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated outer tube of flexible material having a proximal end and a distal end, and a joiner bushing fixedly attached to the distal end of the inner tube and to the distal end of the outer tube with the inner tube and outer tube positioned in coaxial and concentric nesting positions, and input/output apparatus connected at the proximal ends. Two or more of the torsion bars connected in one of a torsion bar pack parallel connection or a torsion bar pack series connection and the torsion bar pack parallel connection or the torsion bar pack series connection including the input/output apparatus.