Ensign-bickford Aerospace & Defense Company

Andrew M Kochanek

Kurt Nelson

Joseph Stork Smith

Daniel P Sutula, Jr

Craig Boucher

John A Graham

Scott D Crespi

Scott Gammons

Marc Morris

Michael Ronzello

Michael Barglowski

Robert Morlath

John Benner

James Danyluk

Luis E Macias

Zachary D Reddix

Jared Holtman

Jarrett Jacobson

Alan Garvey

John Fiske

Matthew Bragoni

Edris Raji

An actuator, a release device, and a method of actuating a release device are provided. The actuator comprises a housing defining a first path; an actuating element disposed within the first path, the actuating element being made from a shape memory alloy having a transition temperature, the actuating element being configured to couple with a power source, at least portion of the actuating element being further configured to not change shape when the power source applies a first current for a predetermined amount of time and moves at least a portion of the actuating element from the first position to a second position when the power source applies a second current; and a heat transfer material disposed in the first path between the actuating element and the housing.

Shape memory alloy wire actuated device

A system that is mountable to an unmanned vehicle and a method of operation is provided. The system includes an attachment plate configured to couple to the unmanned vehicle, the attachment plate having a first feature. A control module is configured to removably couple to the attachment plate, the control module having one or more processors and a power source, the control module having a pin arranged to move from a first position to a second position when the control module is coupled to the attachment plate, the one or more processors being energized when the pin is moved from the first position to the second position. A payload having an energetic element is provided, the payload being coupled to the control module.

Payload platform for unmanned vehicles

A casing segmentation device and system, and a method for selectively providing a fluid flow passage through a casing segmentation device disposed within a well casing segment is provided. The casing segmentation device includes a body and a fracture mechanism. The body has a forward end, an aft end, a plug seat, and an internal passage. The plug seat is configured to receive a mating plug. The internal passage extends between the forward end and the aft end and through the plug seat. The fracture mechanism includes an amount of energetic material and a trigger mechanism. The trigger mechanism is configured to selectively cause a detonation of the amount of energetic material.

Destructible casing segmentation device and method for use

A rocket having a motor with a user adjustable thrust is provided. The rocket includes a main cylinder containing a rocket propellant, the propellant configured to generate gas during operation and one or more nozzles arranged to direct the gas in a first direction. A thrust adjustment device is arranged to receive a portion of the gas, the thrust adjustment device configured to change the direction of flow of at least a portion of the gas.

Rocket motor with means for user adjustable thrust

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Suffield, CT, United States of America

Andrew M Kochanek