STEVEN DOUGLAS MEYER
Pilots at 59 Ave, Snohomish, WA
License number
Washington A2730594
Issued Date
Aug 2015
Expiration Date
Aug 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
18418 59Th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296
Professional information
Method And Apparatus For Magnetic Voltage Isolation
US Patent:
6518693, Feb 11, 2003
Filed:
Nov 10, 1999
Appl. No.:
09/437795
Inventors:
Steven D. Meyer - Snohomish WA
David Q. King - Woodinville WA
David Q. King - Woodinville WA
Assignee:
Aerojet-General Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H05H 100
US Classification:
3133591, 31511101
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for using a magnetic field generated by a thruster magnet to control electron current emitted by a cathode assembly. The magnetic field reduces leakage current drawn by an inactive anode by producing a magnetic field in proximity to the inactive anode. This magnetic field increases the impedance to the anode for electron current which is produced in the cathode assembly. This reduction in leakage current reduces the amount of electron current produced by the cathode assembly. This control system can be implemented by connecting all thruster anodes and cathodes in parallel to an anode power supply.
Dual Purpose Permanent Magnet Speed Sensor And Generator
US Patent:
8305021, Nov 6, 2012
Filed:
Dec 15, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/637832
Inventors:
Steven D. Meyer - Snohomish WA, US
Assignee:
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H02K 29/14
US Classification:
3184003, 31840037, 31840038, 31840039, 31840041, 322 12, 322 13, 322 14, 322 29, 323250
Abstract:
An apparatus is disclosed for simultaneously measuring the rotational speed and/or direction of a shaft, and providing control power in accordance with the shaft rotation. The apparatus includes a permanent magnet machine (PMM) having a multipole rotor and a stator. The rotor has a plurality of permanent magnet poles and connection to the rotating shaft; the stator includes a winding and electrical connections, so that motion of the rotor with respect to the stator causes a voltage signal at the electrical connections. The apparatus also includes a circuit including a power conversion portion and a speed/direction sensing portion. The circuit receives the voltage signal from the PMM, and simultaneously outputs control power from the power conversion portion and a signal indicating the rotational speed and/or direction of the shaft from the sensing portion.
Method And Apparatus For Selectively Distributing Power In A Thruster System
US Patent:
6031334, Feb 29, 2000
Filed:
Aug 28, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/143294
Inventors:
Steven D. Meyer - Snohomish WA
Assignee:
Primex Technologies, Inc. - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H05H 100
US Classification:
31511101
Abstract:
A single power control circuit selectively distributes power from a power supply to cathode heater, cathode keeper and thruster magnets of a thruster. The power control circuit utilizes a plurality of switching devices to direct power to one or more of the heater, keeper, and magnet components.
Control For Electroluminescent Loads
US Patent:
5457359, Oct 10, 1995
Filed:
Feb 16, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/390153
Inventors:
Steven D. Meyer - Snohomish WA
Assignee:
Olin Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
H05B 3308
US Classification:
315194
Abstract:
A control for an electroluminescent panel which utilizes a resonant switch, preferably comprising two silicon-controlled rectifiers mounted anti-parallel. The amplitude of the output voltage of the resonant switch going the panel is changed by changing the voltage at which the switch is turned on. The voltage in the panel is resonated from one polarity through zero to the opposite polarity.
Parallel Arcjet Starter System
US Patent:
5605039, Feb 25, 1997
Filed:
Oct 16, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/543659
Inventors:
Steven D. Meyer - Snohomish WA
Robert J. Kay - Kirkland WA
Robert J. Kay - Kirkland WA
Assignee:
Olin Corporation - Redmond WA
International Classification:
F03H 100
US Classification:
60204
Abstract:
There is disclosed an arcjet starter for igniting and sustaining an electric arc in an arcjet thruster. The arcjet starter is capable of delivering a short duration, high voltage pulse for igniting the arc and then providing a continuous low voltage, high amperage current for sustaining the arc. The starter has two separate magnetics, one for initiating breakdown in the arcjet and another for sustaining breakdown during steady state operation.