April, 2005

• Precision Stages Enable Analytical Measurement of Jet-Able Fluids MPC22039

• Computer Simulation Ensures Motorcycle Stability LRB20302

February, 2005

• Computer-Based Motion Test System for Medical Positioning Tables ALF21034

• Direct Steering Component for Recumbent Tricycles KLF33026

December, 2004

• Power Transmission for Motion Control CGI12368

October, 2004

• An Architecture for Controlling Multiple Robots NPO30345
• Additional Drive Circuitry for Piezoelectric Screw Motors NPO30359

August, 2004

• Compact Motors Provide Motion Control for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot VRSII0804

June, 2004

• Exhaust Nozzle for a Multitube Detonative Combustion Engine MFS32032
• Robotic End Effectors for Hard-Rock Climbing NPO40224
• Arc-Second Pointer for Balloon-Borne Astronomical Instrument GSC14715-1
• Compact, Automated Centrifugal Slide-Staining System MSC23179
• Improving Control of Two Motor Controllers GSC14744-1
• Two-Armed, Mobile, Sensate Research Robot MSC22985

April, 2004

• Improved Electromagnetic Brake MSC23226
• Active Suppression of Instabilities in Engine Combustors LEW17460
• Position Sensor Integral With a Linear Actuator MFS31218
• Sensory-Feedback Exoskeletal Arm Controller MSC22563

February, 2004

• Compact Plasma Accelerator LEW17230
• Improved Electrohydraulic Linear Actuators SSC00165
• Pumping Liquid Oxygen by Use of Pulsed Magnetic Fields KSC12284
• Magnetocaloric Pumping of Liquid Oxygen KSC12260
• A Software Architecture for Semiautonomous Robot Control MSC23053

December, 2003

• Piezoelectrically Actuated Microvalve for Liquid Effluents NPO30562
• Larger-Stroke Piezoelectrically Actuated Microvalve NPO30563
• Bearing-Seal System for Safe Motion Transfer in Deep Submersible Pressure Vessels RRC1203
• Safer Roadside Crash Walls Would Limit Deceleration MSC23178

October, 2003

• Improved Bearingless Switched-Reluctance Motor LEW17316
• Continuous Tuning and Calibration of Vibratory Gyroscopes NPO30449
• Brushless DC Rotary Motor Improves Efficiency in Fuel Cell Applications THINGAP1003

August, 2003

• Variable Frequency Drives For More Efficient Manufacturing Operations ABB0803
• Pattern Matching Software for Machine Vision Applications NI0803

June, 2003

• Combining Multiple Gyroscope Outputs for Increased Accuracy NPO30533
• MEMS-Based Piezoelectric/Electrostatic Inchworm Actuator NPO30672
• Small, Untethered, Mobile Robots for Inspecting Gas Pipes NPO20991
• Improved Collision-Detection Method for Robotic Manipulator NPO30356
• AC Motor-Based Drive System Functions Without Gearboxes or Pulse Encoders ABB0603

April, 2003

• Touchdown Ball-Bearing System for Magnetic bearings LEW17282
• Flux-Based Deadbeat Control of Induction-Motor Torque LEW17329
• Piezoelectric Positioning Enables Vibration Assisted Machining KINETICS0403

February, 2003

• Linear Back-Drive Differentials NPO30366
• Hopping Robot With Wheels NPO21249
• Improved Multiple-DOF SAW Piezoelectric Motors NPO20859
• High-Temperature Switched-Reluctance Electric Motor LEW17287
• Navigating a Mobile Robot Across Terrain Using Fuzzy Logic NPO21199
• System for Centering a Turbofan in a Nacelle During Tests LEW17185
• Miniature Inchworm Actuators Fabricated by Use of LIGA NPO30249
• Lightweight, Self-Deployable Wheels NPO21225
• Grease-Resistant O Rings for Joints in Solid Rocket Motors MFS31643

December, 2002

• Fail-Safe Electromagnetic Motor Brakes MSC23067
• Three-Degree-of-Freedom Parallel Mechanical Linkage ARC14066
• Releasable Conical Roller Clutch for Knee Brace MFS31258

October, 2002

• Mesoscopic Winch for Precise Extension and Retraction NPO20979
• Further Advances in Cooperative Transport by Mobile Robots NPO30511
• Electrohydrodynamic Conduction Pumps LEW17142

August, 2002

• Advances in Cooperative Transport by Two Mobile Robots NPO30376
• Magnetostrictive Motor and Circuits for Robotic Applications MSC23051

June, 2002

• Algorithm Computes Kinematics of a Rover on Rocky Terrain NPO20997
• Software for Simultaneous Control of Three Magnetic Bearings LEW17293
• Crowned Races for Crossed Roller Bearings NPO30203

April, 2002

• Surface-Launched Explorers for Reconnaissance/Scouting NPO20871
• Firmware for a Small Motion-Control Processor NPO30243
• Gear Bearings and Gear-Bearing Transmission GSC14207
• Linear Dynamometer With Variable Stroke and Frequency LEW16951

February, 2002

• Vision-Only Operator Interface for a Robotic Manipulator NPO20912
• Compact, Stiff, Lightweight, Quick-Release Clamp MSC22722
• Software for Geometric Calibration of Video Cameras NPO21077
• Motor Drive for Multiple Horizontally Rotating Bioreactors MSC22860
• Tip Fences for Reduction of Lift-Generated Airframe Noise ARC14009

December, 2001

• Motorized Rotator for an Ultrasonic Probe NPO21244
• Measuring Turbomachine-Blade Deflections in Two Dimensions LEW17200
• Magnetoelastic Vibration Dampers NPO20988
• Progress in Magnetoelastic Vibration Dampers NPO20887
• Equipment for Removal of EDM Water Filters LEW16795
• Software for Analyzing Traversibilty of Terrain NPO21233
• Six-Legged Experimental Robot NPO20897
• Three-Fingered Robot Hand With Self-Adjusting Grip NPO20907

October, 2001

• Software for Selecting Modes of Vibration of a Structure MFS31466
• Subsurface-Explorer Robot With Spinning-Hammer Drive NPO20614
• Miniature Electroactive-Polymer Rakes NPO20613
• Ultrasonic Detector and Identifier of Land Mines NPO20399
• Actuated Ball-and-Socket Joints NPO20984
• Vibrational and Thermal Isolator for Spacecraft Electronics MSC22761

August, 2001

• Double-Parallelogram Carriage for Spectometer Mirrors GSC14297
• Self-Tuning Impact Dampers for Turbomachine Blades LEW16833
• Non-Ablative Aeroshells NPO20955
• Using Microwave Radiometers TO Prevent Unstarts NPO19742

June, 2001

• Novel Radiator for a Space Suit MSC22813
• Spin Bearings GSC13679
• Packages of Circuitry for Controlling a Robotic Vehicle NPO20763

April, 2001

• Estimation of Wheel-Contact State of a Robotic Vehicle NPO20960
• Advanced, Lightweight, Low-Power-Consumption Actuator Brake MSC22867
• Controlling Speed of a Robotic Vehicle Over Rough Terrain NPO20762

February, 2001

• Inertial/GPS Pointing and Postioning System ARC14060
• Temporary Fullerene Films in Microelectromechanical Devices NPO20148
• First Order Theory of Control of Motion of a Crane and Load KSC11942
• Conformably Stowable Canard ARC14122

December, 2000

• Asymmetric Dual-Axis Gonimeter for Positioning on a Sphere NPO20795
• Multiple-DOF Surface-Acoustic-Wave Piezoelectric Motors NPO20735
• Manually Operated Weld-Filler-Wire Feeder MSC23026
• Electrohydrodynamic Pumping Enhances Operation of Heat Pipe MSC22847

October, 2000

• Rolling-Piston Compressor With Flow-Through Lubrication MSC22888
• Myoelectric Teleoperation for Robotics and Prosthetics MSC22940
• Formulation and Algorithm for Multi-Flexible-Body Dynamics MSC22814
• Closed/Momentary-Opening/Closed Solenoid Valve NPO20596

August, 2000

• Acoustic-Emmission-Analysis System for Diagnosis of Machinery MFS31468
• Efficient Periodic Driving of Benders MSC22556
• Non-Inertial Calibration of Vibratory Gyroscopes NPO20659

June, 2000

• Motion-Measuring Circuit for a Vibratory Capacitive Sensor NPO20086
• Circuit Generates Rotation Signal From a Vibratory Gyroscope NPO20087
• Vibration-Regulating Circuit for a Mechanical Resonator NPO20088
• Q-Compensation Circuit for a Planar Vibratory Microgyroscope NPO20089
• Using Commercial-Grade Tb/Dy in Magnetostrictive Actuators NPO20697
• Pulse-Mode Reaction Control System Thruster MSC23017

April, 2000

• Controller for Bistable Brakes LEW16818
• Neural Networks Monitor the Health of Space Shuttle Valve MOCO04001

February, 2000

• Mass-Produced Hollow Cathodes Will Cost Less LEW16658
• Adaptive Variable Bias Control for Magnetic Bearings LEW16748
• MEMICA: a Concept for Reflecting Remote-Manipulator Forces NPO20642
• Radio-Frequency Wireless Flight-Control System DRC9908

December, 1999

• Heat-Driven Pulse Pump GSC13739
• Small-Stroke, High-Frequency Reciprocating Pump MSC22462
• Alternative One-Time-Opening Miniature Isolation Valve NPO20473
• Axial Force as Indication of Alignment of Threaded Fasteners MSC22837
• Improved Magnetostrictive Pump MSC22890

October, 1999

• Noncontact Hall-Effect Position Sensor for Harsh Environments MOC10991
• Fault-Tolerant Feedback System for Robot Control MSC22591
• Proper Orthogonal Decomposition in Optimal Control of Fluids L17846
• Biomorphic Robot With Distributed Power NPO20606
• Vibratory Accelerometer and Gyroscope NPO20620

August, 1999

• Variable-Speed Motor Drives with Digital Control MOC08991
• Motor Feedback Systems Raise Performance Level MOC08992
• Apparatus for Attaching Two Spacecraft Under Remote Control MSC22745
• Finding a Solution for Bellows Coupling Failure MOC08993

• Thermal and Mechanical Effects in Graded Composite Cylinders LEW16753
• Human-Powered Centrifuges and Stationary Exercise Stations ARC12058
• Mobile System for Control of a Remote Rocket-Launching Range GSC14021

February, 1999

• Surface Micromachining of Diamond for Fabfrication of MEMS Microstructures NPO20529
• Coupling Fixture Aligns and Seals Ends of Two Tubes LEW16255
• Wipers Based on Electroactive Polymeric Actuators NPO20371
• Inflatable Strakes for Forebody Vortex Control ARC11979

December, 1998

• Hollow Shaft Actuators with Harmonic Drive Gearing MOC12981
• Vibration Testing with Innovative Supports MOC12982
• Automated Propellant-Blending Machine MSC22757

September, 1998

• Improved Roller and Gear Drives for Robots and Vehicles LEW16290
• Electrostatic Displacement Control Compensates for Spring NPO20292

June, 1998

• Magnetostrictive Inertial-Reaction Linear Motors NPO20153
• Device for High-Pressure Fused Deposition of Engineering Polymers From Feed Rods MFS26446
• Navigation and Control of Continuous Mining Systems 0698moco1
• Earthwormlike Exploratory Robots NPO20266
• Miniature Multispeed Transmissions for Small Motors NPO20316
• A Technique For Compensating Joint Limits in a Robot Manipulator LEW16566
• Hybrid Propulsion System for Returning a Sample From Mars NPO20195
• Hydraulically Driven High-Speed Spindle for General Machining MFS26430

February, 1998

• Large Gimbal Mount Enables Focal-Plane Testing 0298MoCo1
• Antiovershoot Position Control for Motors Run at Full Speed MFS31182
• All-Terrain Vehicle With Self-Righting and Pose Control NPO20057
• Multimedia Operator Interface for a Health-Care Robot NPO20072
• Protecting a Micromachined Accelerometer During Handling NPO19813
• Passive Magnetic Bearings With Ferrofluid Stabilization LEW16450
• Precision Actuator Positions Laser Grating 0298MoCo2