DR. ROBERT CARL SCHMIDT, DDS
Dentist at Avery Rd, Cleveland, OH

5424942, Jun 13, 1995

Aug 10, 1993

8/104882

Yang Dong - Cleveland Heights OH
Howard J. Chizeck - Cleveland Heights OH
James M. Khoury - Strongsville OH
Robert N. Schmidt - Cleveland OH

Orbital Research Inc. - Cleveland Hts. OH

G05B 1302, G05B 1304

364164

An extended horizon adaptive block predictive controller includes a block control system and an adaptive block prediction system. The subject adaptive block prediction system includes means and procedures for accomplishing a block of k output predictions, consisting of output predictions at each future time step up to the prediction horizon k, for dynamic systems with N outputs, M inputs and model parameter order n. The prediction system is organized for performing the calculation of a k-step ahead predictor in a highly computationally and memory efficient manner. The subject prediction system, in particular, avoids computation of a large number of the predictor parameters associated with the prior art Diophantine equation method, so that memory requirements and computational complexity are significantly reduced. The subject block control system in conjunction with an adaptive block prediction system includes means for accomplishing predictive controls of dynamic systems. It subsumes most, if not all, existing extended horizon predictive controllers.

6105904, Aug 22, 2000

Mar 30, 1998

9/050303

Frederick J. Lisy - Euclid OH
Robert N. Schmidt - Cleveland OH

Orbital Research Inc. - Cleveland OH

B64C 2306

244199

A deployable flow control device for a flow surface over which fluid having a fluid boundary layer flows which fluid boundary layer exhibits certain dynamics is disclosed. The deployable flow control device comprises a flow effector which is movably attached to a housing which is attachable, either initially or retrofitably, to a flow surface. The flow effector can position in a modular sub-housing removably attachable to the housing. The flow effector is deployed into and retracted out of the boundary layer on the flow surface and thereby controls the boundary layer dynamics. Devices (including devices utilizing a sealable, flexible element) operably connect to the flow effector and deploy and retract it. The sealable, flexible element has two elastic states defined as quiescent and deformed such that, when the sealable, flexible element is utilized, the flow effector is deployed into and retracted out of the fluid boundary layer based upon the elastic state of the sealable, flexible element.

4775484, Oct 4, 1988

Mar 9, 1987

7/023340

Robert N. Schmidt - Cleveland OH
Martin Sudar - Euclid OH
Daniel C. Walter - Chardon OH

Life Systems, Inc. - Cleveland OH

B01D 1502

210673

A continuous and valveless sorber device is described which utilizes a novel rotating sorption bed which operates through at least three zones (sorption, desorption and cooling). The rotating sorption bed is contained within a plurality of manifolds and the sorption bed and the manifolds are sealed to one another via sealing means. Contaminated fluid is directed through the sorption zone of the rotating sorption bed where the contaminants are removed by sorbents. The bulk of the fluid which is then cleaned is available for use. A portion of the clean fluid (regeneration fluid) is used to cool the sorbent in the cooling zone of the rotating sorption bed. The warmed regeneration fluid is then heated by a regeneration heater and is subsequently directed into the desorption zone of the rotating sorption bed where the hot clean regeneration fluid is used to desorb and carry away the contaminants from the sorbent. The hot contaminated regeneration fluid, which has a reduced flow rate but a higher concentration of contaminants than the original fluid stream, may then be disposed of or processed in a suitable manner.

7226015, Jun 5, 2007

Jan 28, 2004

10/766225

Troy Prince - Cleveland OH, US
Frederick J. Lisy - Euclid OH, US
Mehul P. Patel - Streetsboro OH, US
Jack M. DiCocco - Broadview Heights OH, US
Reed Carver - Aurora OH, US
Robert N. Schmidt - Cleveland OH, US

Orbital Research Inc - Cleveland OH

B64C 5/10, B64C 21/00

244 321, 244203, 244198

The present invention relates to a forebody flow control system and more particularly to aircraft or missile flow control system for enhanced maneuverability and stabilization at high angles of attack. The present invention further relates to a method of operating the flow control system. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a missile or aircraft comprising an afterbody and a forebody; at least one deployable flow effector on the missile or aircraft forebody; at least one sensors each having a signal, the at least one sensor being positioned to detect flow separation on the missile or aircraft forebody; and a closed loop control system; wherein the closed loop control system is used for activating and deactivating the at least one deployable flow effector based on at least in part the signal of the at least one sensor.

7334760, Feb 26, 2008

Sep 19, 2006

11/523161

Frederick J. Lisy - Euclid OH, US
Mehul P. Patel - Streetsboro OH, US
Jack M. DiCocco - Broadview Heights OH, US
Reed Carver - Aurora OH, US
Robert N. Schmidt - Cleveland OH, US
Troy Prince - Cleveland OH, US

Orbital Research Inc. - Cleveland OH

B64C 13/16

244203, 244204, 2442041, 244130

The present invention relates to a flow control device and more particularly to reactive self-contained modular flow control device with deployable flow effectors. The present invention further relates to a method of operating the flow control device. One embodiment of the present invention includes a method of controlling air flow across a surface of an aircraft under certain flight conditions comprising the steps of sensing fluid separation from the surface by measuring the pressure on the surface; determining a standard deviation of the pressure measurements over a period of time; and deploying a flow effector in response to the standard deviation of the pressure measurements exceeding a predetermined threshold number.

4838901, Jun 13, 1989

May 17, 1988

7/194835

Robert N. Schmidt - Cleveland OH
Haans K. Petruschke - Kirtland OH

Life Systems, Inc. - Cleveland OH

B01D 5314, B01D 4612

55 74

A lightweight, snap together filter is provided for use under high stress environmental conditions. The casing and cover of the filter may be molded from high strength plastics and has been designed to snap together by a snap lock mechanism to secure a subtantially pressure tight filter assembly. The filter assembly may be utilized in an aircraft and other vehicles that may be exposed to extreme environmental conditions. The filter is designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures.