GEORGE WILLIAM PANAGOTACOS
Pilots in Corona, CA
License number
California A1443609
Issued Date
May 2015
Expiration Date
May 2016
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 1944, Corona, CA 92878
Professional information
Flexible Lighting Segment
US Patent:
6566824, May 20, 2003
Filed:
Oct 16, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/982519
Inventors:
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA
Assignee:
Teledyne Lighting and Display Products, Inc. - Hawthorne CA
International Classification:
G05F 100
US Classification:
315291, 315183, 362555
Abstract:
An illumination apparatus comprises a lighting segment that includes a plurality of lighting sections. Each of the sections comprises a printed circuit board having a solid state optical emitter mounted thereon. The sections are interconnected by printed circuit board connectors, which serially position the printed circuit boards with edges of adjacent printed circuit boards proximate to each other. The connectors are deformable to alter the orientation in response to an applied force. The sections are electrically connected to each other such that the solid state optical emitters are electrically connected in series. The segment has a current regulator that controls current through the solid state optical emitter.
Electric Resistance Air Reating System For An Aircraft Cabin
US Patent:
4814579, Mar 21, 1989
Filed:
Apr 7, 1986
Appl. No.:
6/849149
Inventors:
Lee R. Mathis - Dana Point CA
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA
Steve K. Panagotacos - Yorba Linda CA
Ronald A. Bruce - Corona CA
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA
Steve K. Panagotacos - Yorba Linda CA
Ronald A. Bruce - Corona CA
Assignee:
Innovative Scientific Development, Inc. - Newport Beach CA
International Classification:
B64D 1300, H05B 102, F24H 304, B60H 100
US Classification:
219202
Abstract:
An aircraft cabin air heater system for a multiengine aircraft having a cabin and a nose duct communicating therewith includes an electric resistance air heater unit positioned in the cabin and provided with air ducts leading from the cabin to the air heater unit and back to the cabin. A fan associated with the air ducts and heater unit recirculates air from the cabin through the air ducts and heater for heating the air. The air ducts are connected to the nose duct and are arranged to permit sufficient outside air to enter the cabin through the nose duct to maintain the oxygen level sufficient for passenger comfort while limiting the amount of outside air to that which will permit the air heater unit to maintain the cabin temperature at a comfortable level. An alternator driven by one of the engines provides electrical power to the air heater unit and serves as an auxiliary back-up electrical power for the aircraft in case the aircraft's main electrical power supply fails. The air heater unit includes first and second selectively energized heater coils so as to provide high and low heat output levels.
Collimating Waveguide Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
8534901, Sep 17, 2013
Filed:
Sep 13, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/880876
Inventors:
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
Blair L Unger - Rochester NY, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
Blair L Unger - Rochester NY, US
Assignee:
Teledyne Reynolds, Inc. - Thousand Oaks CA
International Classification:
F21V 7/04
US Classification:
362625, 362623, 362628, 362621, 362615
Abstract:
A collimating waveguide, an optical backlight apparatus, and a method of producing a collimated beam of radiant electromagnetic energy are disclosed. A collimating waveguide comprises an input surface to receive radiant electromagnetic energy from a point source and an output surface to emit an output beam of substantially collimated radiant electromagnetic energy. A first collimating surface of the waveguide receives a beam of the radiant electromagnetic energy entering from the input surface traveling in a first direction and reflects the radiant electromagnetic energy into a substantially collimated beam of radiant electromagnetic energy traveling in a second direction, which is the reverse of the first direction. A second collimating surface of the waveguide receives the substantially collimated beam of radiant electromagnetic energy and to redirect the substantially collimated beam toward the output surface. An optical backlight apparatus comprises a reflective cavity to receive the collimating waveguide and a diffuser located over the output surface of the collimating waveguide.
Low Profile Backlight Apparatus
US Patent:
7808581, Oct 5, 2010
Filed:
Jan 18, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/016727
Inventors:
George Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
Assignee:
Teledyne Lighting and Display Products, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
G02F 1/1335
US Classification:
349 69, 349 61, 349 62, 349 66, 349 67
Abstract:
A backlight apparatus includes a point source of radiant electromagnetic energy. A total internal reflection (TIR) lens has a vertical central axis located along a path of the radiant electromagnetic energy. The TIR lens receives and evenly distributes the radiant electromagnetic energy at an output face. The radiant electromagnetic energy exiting the TIR lens is substantially collimated and defines vertical optical paths parallel to the vertical central axis. A first diffuser receives the radiant electromagnetic energy from the output face of the TIR lens and spreads the radiant electromagnetic energy to a predetermined first angle relative to the vertical optical paths.
Efficient Illumination Device For Aircraft
US Patent:
8083384, Dec 27, 2011
Filed:
Feb 2, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/364250
Inventors:
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
Victor Chen - Monterey Park CA, US
Victor Chen - Monterey Park CA, US
Assignee:
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated - Thousand Oaks CA
International Classification:
B64D 47/02
US Classification:
362471, 362470, 362244, 36224902, 362646
Abstract:
An aircraft light source includes a first substrate having an array of electromagnetic energy emitters connected in series and configured to radiate electromagnetic energy at one or more than one predetermined wavelength. The first substrate is configured to connect to a second substrate and is configured to electrically couple to the array of electromagnetic energy emitters to an aircraft electrical power system. The aircraft light source includes a housing having a cylindrical portion and a base portion. The cylindrical portion is configured to couple to a lens and to receive the array of electromagnetic energy emitters. The base portion is adapted and configured to electrically couple to an electric socket suitable for an incandescent filament lamp in an aircraft illumination system.
Anti-Icing Solid State Aircraft Lamp Assembly With Defroster Apparatus, System, And Method
US Patent:
2013024, Sep 26, 2013
Filed:
Mar 21, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/426410
Inventors:
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
International Classification:
H01J 7/24, F24J 1/00, H05B 3/02
US Classification:
313 13, 219220, 12626301, 313 15
Abstract:
Anti-icing solid state aircraft lamps are disclosed. The anti-icing solid state aircraft lamp includes at least one solid state light source, a substantially optically transparent cover optically coupled to the at least one solid state light source, and at least one defroster element coupled to the optically transparent cover.
Illuminator Assembly
US Patent:
7163318, Jan 16, 2007
Filed:
Sep 30, 2003
Appl. No.:
10/675504
Inventors:
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
Roland Winston - Merced CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
Roland Winston - Merced CA, US
Assignee:
Teledyne Lighting and Display Products, Inc. - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
F21V 29/00
US Classification:
362294, 362580, 362800
Abstract:
An apparatus that includes a lens having a light entrance end forming a recess, a heat sink having an end portion facing the recess, and a light source positioned to transmit light via the recess into the lens. The light source is in thermal communication with the heat sink, which conducts away heat generated by the light source. The apparatus may be used to provide optical radiation at various wavelengths, activating tooth whitening material, and curing dental composite material.
Light Source With Secondary Emitter Conversion Element
US Patent:
8608328, Dec 17, 2013
Filed:
May 6, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/102580
Inventors:
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
David G. Pelka - Los Angeles CA, US
Assignee:
Teledyne Technologies Incorporated - Thousand Oaks CA
International Classification:
F21V 9/16, F21V 9/00
US Classification:
362 84, 313501
Abstract:
A light source is disclosed. The light source includes a primary excitation source configured to emit electromagnetic radiation at a first peak wavelength and a band of wavelengths around the first peak wavelength. A secondary emitter conversion element is optically coupled to the primary excitation source and is configured to absorb at least a portion the electromagnetic radiation at the first peak wavelength from the primary excitation source and emit electromagnetic radiation at a second peak wavelength and a band of wavelengths around the second peak wavelength. The second peak wavelength is longer than the first peak wavelength. A non-imaging optical coupler is optically coupled to the secondary emitter conversion element. An optical system includes the light source optically coupled to a transparent rod.
Alternator With Replaceable Resistor, And Method Of Changing The Maximum Output Current Of An Alternator
US Patent:
7312547, Dec 25, 2007
Filed:
Feb 24, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/067041
Inventors:
Daniel L. Moore - Snohomish WA, US
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
Assignee:
Lamar Technologies LLC - Marysville WA
International Classification:
H02K 5/00
US Classification:
310 91, 310 68 R
Abstract:
An alternator comprises a housing including a first portion, and a second portion having a plurality of electrical connectors and having an aperture; a stator supported in the first portion of the housing; a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator and configured to have a force current applied thereto; and a resistor coupled to the rotor and configured to reduce the current through the rotor, the resistor being removable and replaceable. Other apparatus and methods are provided.
Alternator With Removable Brush Block And Method Of Changing Brushes In An Alternator
US Patent:
7332844, Feb 19, 2008
Filed:
Oct 10, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/545881
Inventors:
Daniel L. Moore - Snohomish WA, US
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
George W. Panagotacos - Corona CA, US
Assignee:
Lamar Technologies LLC - Marysville WA
International Classification:
H02K 5/00
US Classification:
310 91, 310 68 R
Abstract:
An alternator comprises a housing including a first portion, and a second portion having a plurality of electrical connectors and having an aperture; a stator supported in the first portion of the housing; a rotor supported for rotation relative to the stator and configured to have a force current applied thereto; and a resistor coupled to the rotor and configured to reduce the current through the rotor, the resistor being removable and replaceable. Other apparatus and methods are provided.