DAVID SCOTT NYCE
Pilots at Whistling Quail Run, Apex, NC
License number
North Carolina A3812558
Issued Date
Aug 2015
Expiration Date
Aug 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
2633 Whistling Quail Run, Apex, NC 27502
Professional information
Scientist, Engineer, Inventor, Author, Airplane &Amp; Helicopter Pilot, Firearm Instructor, Owner Revolution Sensor Company
Position:
owner at Revolution Sensor Company
Location:
Apex, North Carolina
Industry:
Industrial Automation
Work:
Revolution Sensor Company
since 2003
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owner
MTS Systems Corporation
- Cary, NC, Luedenscheid, Germany, Shin Yokohama, Japan Jan 1990 - Oct 2003
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Director of Technology, General Manager
Neutronics, Inc.
1982 - 1990
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Vice President
Environmental Tectonics Corp
1980 - 1982
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Engineering Manager
Education:
Temple University, etc.
BSEE, MBA, Electronics, chemical, mechanical engineering
BSEE, MBA, Electronics, chemical, mechanical engineering
Skills:
Engineering, Sensors, Instrumentation, Manufacturing, Embedded Systems, Automotive, Electronics, Product Design, Control Systems Design, Microcontrollers, Product Management, Product Development, Automation, Engineering Management, Analog Circuit Design, mixed-signal circuit design, Digital Circuit Design, Gas Analyzers, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Motion Control, Mixed Signal, Start-ups, R&D, PCB design, Testing, International Sales, Data Acquisition, Electricians, Simulations, Process Control, Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, Labview, Process Automation, Systems Engineering
Interests:
beach & indoor volleyball, hunting, fishing, trapping, shooting, archery, photography, knife-throwing, brewing beer, winemaking, martial arts, teaching kids about science and to build and fly model planes and amateur rockets, licensed airplane and helicopter pilot, technician plus amateur radio license KE4CBH.
Honor & Awards:
NRA certified instructor for rifle, pistol, shotgun, received Vaaler Award in engineering, received Circle of Innovators award from MTS, inventor on 27 issued US patents, wrote the book "Linear Position Sensors, Theory & Application", wrote chapters in each of the three Instrument Engineers Handbooks, wrote a chapter in the Measurement, Instrumentation & Sensors Handbook, received Outstanding Service Award from Apex Masonic Lodge #584, received Gold Honour Award from the York Rite Sovereign College of North America, School Volunteer award from Wake County School System, Order of the Arrow from Delaware valley BSA.
Magnetostrictive Linear Displacement Transducer For A Vehicle Steering System
US Patent:
6426618, Jul 30, 2002
Filed:
Jun 28, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/340387
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC
Norbert Bendicks - Homor, DE
Frank Bläsing - Werl, DE
Ralf Böbel - Dortmund, DE
Norbert Bendicks - Homor, DE
Frank Bläsing - Werl, DE
Ralf Böbel - Dortmund, DE
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G01B 714
US Classification:
32420713, 32420725
Abstract:
A steering angle sensing system for measuring the angle position of a vehicle steering wheel is disclosed which uses at least one position magnet coupled to the rotary movement of the steering wheel as a transducer, and a magnetostrictive transducer as a measuring device. Magnetostrictive transducer includes an elongated, magnetostrictive waveguide extending over a defined arc section, with mode converter for detecting magnetostrictively generated voltage pulses at one end. The waveguide is stationary related to the rotary movement of at least one position magnet; , so that, when turning the steering wheel, the magnet field of one position magnet is applied to waveguide in different positions dependent of the position of the steering wheel.
Vehicle Suspension Strut Having A Continuous Position Sensor
US Patent:
6401883, Jun 11, 2002
Filed:
Feb 11, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/502990
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC
Stephen W. Smith - Raleigh NC
Mauro G. Togneri - Cary NC
Stephen W. Smith - Raleigh NC
Mauro G. Togneri - Cary NC
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
F16F 1503
US Classification:
188266
Abstract:
A vehicle suspension apparatus according to the invention includes a vehicle suspension strut and a continuous position sensor coupled to the vehicle suspension strut and adapted to provide information indicative of a continuous position of a first portion of the vehicle suspension strut relative to a second portion of the vehicle suspension strut. The continuous position sensor includes a magnet coupled to the first portion of the vehicle suspension strut and a sensing mechanism coupled to the second portion of the vehicle suspension strut and responsive to the magnet to provide an output indicative of the continuous position of the first portion relative to the second portion.
Magnetostrictive Linear Displacement Transducer For A Vehicle Strut Suspension
US Patent:
6707290, Mar 16, 2004
Filed:
May 27, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/321176
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC
David Edward Shoff - Raleigh NC
David Edward Shoff - Raleigh NC
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
G01B 714
US Classification:
32420713, 32420724
Abstract:
A vehicle suspension strut is disclosed that includes a housing having a chamber and a piston slidably disposed in the chamber. A piston rod is connected to the piston and extends out of the housing. The piston rod includes a bore extending longitudinally therein. A magnetostrictive transducer provides an output signal indicative of the piston position with respect to the housing. The magnetostrictive transducer includes a magnetostrictive waveguide disposed in the bore and a magnet joined to the housing that is operably coupled to the magnetostrictive waveguide and the magnetostrictive waveguide abruptly terminates at one end.
Low Duty Cycle Oscillator
US Patent:
6791427, Sep 14, 2004
Filed:
Apr 28, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/424245
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation - Eden Prairie MN
International Classification:
H03B 520
US Classification:
331143, 331111
Abstract:
A circuit is shown which outputs a pulse width having a duty cycle of less than 50% and the circuit having an oscillator providing a desired repetition rate controlled by a changing RC time constant.
Electromagnetic Method Of The Angular Displacement Monitoring
US Patent:
2002014, Oct 10, 2002
Filed:
May 24, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/155343
Inventors:
Yuriy Pchelnikov - Cary NC, US
David Nyce - Apex NC, US
David Nyce - Apex NC, US
International Classification:
G01P015/00
US Classification:
073/488000
Abstract:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for monitoring an angular displacement, such as angle position and the direction of displacement. The method and apparatus includes at least one resonator placed in proximity to a electrodynamic profile and exciting within said resonator an alternating electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field should be at a frequency at which the electromagnetic field contacts the electrodynamic profile and then variations of the electromagnetic field parameters are measured for the resonator caused by rotating the electrodynamic profile. Excitation of the resonator is by an electromagnetic field in the form of at least one slowed electromagnetic wave having a suitable energy distribution of the electric and magnetic fields for measuring the electromagnetic field parameters.
Position Sensing Head With Redundancy
US Patent:
2013008, Apr 11, 2013
Filed:
Oct 5, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/253192
Inventors:
David Scott Nyce - Apex NC, US
Leonard Hillel Goldman - Merion Station PA, US
Leonard Hillel Goldman - Merion Station PA, US
International Classification:
G01R 27/28
US Classification:
324655
Abstract:
A position sensing head combines a sensing element and a simplified electronic module to enable operation with one wire, in addition to a circuit common, for providing power and transmitting a signal, while separating the sensing head from signal conditioning circuits by over 10 meters. The simplicity of the electronic module allows the use of basic electronic components that operate at more than 225° C. The signal is a variable frequency impressed onto the one wire, which can be read by a frequency meter. Another signal, such as a position or temperature, can be impressed onto the one wire at the same time as the first signal. The second signal is of a different frequency range so that it will not interfere with the first. A demodulator circuit can separate the two signals. The sensing element construction allows for locating up to three active elements measuring the same target.
Apparatus For Determining Fluid Level And Fluid Density
US Patent:
5253522, Oct 19, 1993
Filed:
Jul 11, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/728359
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC
Jacob Tellerman - Bayside NY
Jacob Tellerman - Bayside NY
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
G01N 912
US Classification:
73453
Abstract:
A density measuring device having a float with a marker provided therein that is connected by a pair of springs to each of the two supports which are on opposite sides of the float along a guide. A sonic waveguide arrangement is provided extending along this guide past at least one of the supports which can measure the relative positions of the float to thereby determine the effective buoyant force on the float and so the density of the fluid in which the float is submerged. Use of a further float permits determining fluid levels.
Limited Travel Position Magnet
US Patent:
2006002, Feb 2, 2006
Filed:
Jul 28, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/900859
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC, US
International Classification:
G01B 7/14
US Classification:
324207240
Abstract:
A travel limit arrangement is disclosed that limits the travel of a magnet which indicates position in a magnetostrictive detector.
Densimeter
US Patent:
5471873, Dec 5, 1995
Filed:
Sep 15, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/306722
Inventors:
David S. Nyce - Apex NC
Jacob Tellerman - Bayside NY
Jacob Tellerman - Bayside NY
Assignee:
MTS Systems Corporation - Minneapolis MN
International Classification:
G01N 912
US Classification:
73453
Abstract:
A density measuring device having a float with a marker provided therein that is connected by a pair of springs to each of the two supports which are on opposite sides of the float along a guide. A sonic waveguide arrangement is provided extending along this guide past at least one of the supports which can measure the relative positions of the float to thereby determine the effective buoyant force on the float and so the density of the fluid in which the float is submerged. Use of a further float permits determining fluid levels.