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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


April, 1999
  • 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

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