KENNETH ALLAN STROM
Pilots at Spg Cir Trl, Washington Township, MI
License number
Michigan A1849608
Issued Date
Nov 2016
Expiration Date
Nov 2018
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
61607 Spring Circle Trl, Washington Township, MI 48094
Professional information
Hood Lift Mechanisms Utilizing Active Materials And Methods Of Use
US Patent:
7556117, Jul 7, 2009
Filed:
Sep 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/533417
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Brian M. Barnes - Ypsilanti MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Brian M. Barnes - Ypsilanti MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI
The University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:
B60R 21/34, B62D 25/12
US Classification:
180274, 180281
Abstract:
Hood lift mechanisms for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle closure includes a vehicle closure; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle closure, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle closure and an underlying component.
Pyrotechnic Triggering Of Thermally Activated Shape Memory Materials For Selectively Changing A Structural And/Or Mechanical Property Of A Vehicle Member
US Patent:
8104793, Jan 31, 2012
Filed:
Feb 3, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/346949
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Mark A. Kramarczyk - Sterling Heights MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Mark A. Kramarczyk - Sterling Heights MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60R 21/04, B60R 21/055
US Classification:
280753, 280748, 180271
Abstract:
A vehicle member generally comprises a thermally activated shape memory material in operative communication with a pyrotechnic device. The pyrotechnic device is effective to thermally change a dimension, a shape, an orientation change, an elastic modulus property change or a combination comprising at least one of the foregoing properties of the shape memory material, which results in a structural and/or mechanical change to the vehicle member.
Hood Lift Mechanisms Utilizing Active Materials And Methods Of Use
US Patent:
7686120, Mar 30, 2010
Filed:
Sep 20, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/533430
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Redmond - Ann Arbor MI, US
Brian M. Barnes - Ypsilanti MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Redmond - Ann Arbor MI, US
Brian M. Barnes - Ypsilanti MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60R 21/34, B62D 25/12
US Classification:
180274, 180 6921
Abstract:
A hood lift mechanism for reversibly increasing the energy absorption capability at appropriate force levels of a vehicle hood includes a vehicle hood; an active material in operative communication with the vehicle hood, wherein the active material comprises a shape memory alloy, a ferromagnetic shape memory alloy, a shape memory polymer, a magnetorheological fluid, an electroactive polymer, a magnetorheological elastomer, an electrorheological fluid, a piezoelectric material, an ionic polymer metal composite, or combinations comprising at least one of the foregoing active materials; and an activation device in operative communication with the active material, wherein the activation device is operable to selectively apply an activation signal to the active material and effect a reversible change in a property of the active material, wherein the reversible change results in an increased clearance distance between the vehicle hood and an underlying component.
Ratchet Reset Mechanism
US Patent:
7963360, Jun 21, 2011
Filed:
Mar 7, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/044104
Inventors:
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Brian M. Barnes - Ypsilanti MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diann Brei - Milford MI, US
Brian M. Barnes - Ypsilanti MI, US
Jonathan E. Luntz - Ann Arbor MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
G05G 5/05, G05G 5/06, G05G 5/18, G05G 5/24
US Classification:
180274, 29618704, 74535, 74577 M
Abstract:
A ratchet apparatus includes a first member, a rack, and a second member that is selectively movable in first and second directions with respect to the first member. A first pawl is mounted with respect to the first member and is biased into engagement with the rack. The first pawl and the rack are configured such that engagement of the first pawl with the rack prevents movement of the first pawl relative to the rack in the first direction. A second pawl is mounted with respect to the second member for movement therewith in the first and second directions. The second pawl is biased into engagement with the rack. The second pawl and said rack are configured such that engagement of the second pawl with the rack prevents movement of the second pawl relative to the rack in the first direction.
Overheating Protection For Shape Memory Alloy Actuators
US Patent:
8109087, Feb 7, 2012
Filed:
May 8, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/437867
Inventors:
Patrick B. Usoro - Troy MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Richard J. Skurkis - Lake Orion MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Guillermo A. Herrera - Winnetka CA, US
Geoffrey P. McKnight - Los Angeles CA, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nicholas William Pinto - Ferndale MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Richard J. Skurkis - Lake Orion MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Guillermo A. Herrera - Winnetka CA, US
Geoffrey P. McKnight - Los Angeles CA, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nicholas William Pinto - Ferndale MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01B 29/10, F02G 1/04
US Classification:
60528, 60527, 60529
Abstract:
An overheating protection system adapted for use with a shape memory alloy actuator element, includes at least one switching shape memory alloy element presenting a slower activation period than that of the actuator element, and configured to selectively prevent activation of the actuator element, when the actuator element is actually or predicted to be experiencing overheating; and a circuit comprising the system, wherein the switching element and/or a circuit implement functions to modify activation of the actuator element.
Tunable Impedance Load-Bearing Structures
US Patent:
8448436, May 28, 2013
Filed:
Mar 1, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/409490
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Hanif Muhammad - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
James W. Wells - Rochester Hills MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Hanif Muhammad - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
James W. Wells - Rochester Hills MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01B 29/10
US Classification:
60528, 248636, 267154
Abstract:
A tunable impedance load bearing structure includes a support comprising an active material configured for supporting a load, wherein the active material undergoes a change in a property upon exposure to an activating condition, wherein the change in the property is effective to change an impedance characteristic of the support.
Tunable Impedance Load-Bearing Structures
US Patent:
8205445, Jun 26, 2012
Filed:
Nov 19, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/949893
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Hanif Muhammad - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
James W. Wells - Rochester Hills MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Hanif Muhammad - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
James W. Wells - Rochester Hills MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01B 29/10
US Classification:
60528, 248636, 267154
Abstract:
A tunable impedance load bearing structure includes a support comprising an active material configured for supporting a load, wherein the active material undergoes a change in a property upon exposure to an activating condition, wherein the change in the property is effective to change an impedance characteristic of the support.
Tunable Impedance Load-Bearing Structures
US Patent:
2008030, Dec 11, 2008
Filed:
Jun 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/758053
Inventors:
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Hanif Muhammad - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
James W. Wells - Rochester Hills MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Hanif Muhammad - Ann Arbor MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
James W. Wells - Rochester Hills MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI
International Classification:
E04H 14/00
US Classification:
52 1
Abstract:
A tunable impedance load bearing structure includes a support comprising an active material configured for supporting a load, wherein the active material undergoes a change in a property upon exposure to an activating condition, wherein the change in the property is effective to change an impedance characteristic of the support.
Shape Memory Alloy Cables
US Patent:
8272214, Sep 25, 2012
Filed:
Mar 4, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/397482
Inventors:
Nilesh D. Mankame - Ann Arbor MI, US
John Andrew Shaw - Dexter MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Jan H. Aase - Oakland Township MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Sanjeev M. Naik - Troy MI, US
Chandra S. Namuduri - Troy MI, US
Robin Stevenson - Bloomfield MI, US
William R. Rodgers - Bloomfield Township MI, US
John C. Ulicny - Oxford MI, US
Christopher P. Henry - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Paul E. Krajewski - Troy MI, US
Ravindra Brammajyosula - Karnataka, IN
John Andrew Shaw - Dexter MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Xiujie Gao - Troy MI, US
Paul W. Alexander - Ypsilanti MI, US
Jan H. Aase - Oakland Township MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Sanjeev M. Naik - Troy MI, US
Chandra S. Namuduri - Troy MI, US
Robin Stevenson - Bloomfield MI, US
William R. Rodgers - Bloomfield Township MI, US
John C. Ulicny - Oxford MI, US
Christopher P. Henry - Thousand Oaks CA, US
Paul E. Krajewski - Troy MI, US
Ravindra Brammajyosula - Karnataka, IN
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01B 29/10, F02G 1/04
US Classification:
60529, 60527, 60528
Abstract:
A cable adapted for use as an actuator, adaptive structural member, or damper, includes a plurality of longitudinally inter-engaged and cooperatively functioning shape memory alloy wires.
Airbag System
US Patent:
7784819, Aug 31, 2010
Filed:
Feb 14, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/030983
Inventors:
Jennifer P. Lawall - Waterford MI, US
Diane K. McQueen - Leonard MI, US
Steven E. Morris - Fair Haven MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Scott D. Thomas - Novi MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Diane K. McQueen - Leonard MI, US
Steven E. Morris - Fair Haven MI, US
Alan L. Browne - Grosse Pointe MI, US
Nancy L. Johnson - Northville MI, US
Scott D. Thomas - Novi MI, US
Kenneth A. Strom - Washington MI, US
Assignee:
GM Global Technology Operations, Inc. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
B60R 21/20
US Classification:
2807283, 2807302, 280735, 2807432
Abstract:
An embodiment of an airbag system includes a cavity configured to store an airbag, wherein the cavity has an aperture that provides an outlet for the airbag during deployment. The embodiment also includes a cover releasably attached over the aperture via an attachment mechanism having an initial attachment strength. The initial attachment strength is configured to reduce to a release attachment strength in response to receipt of a release signal at the attachment mechanism.