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Charles Eric Covington
Also filed as: COVINGTON CHARLES E · COVINGTON CHARLES ERIC · COVINGTON JR CHARLES ERIC
44 granted patents·9 pending applications·221 citations·filing 2002–2025
97Inventor score
Files withBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC23TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC15BELL TEXTRON INC9COVINGTON CHARLES ERIC1HILL ANDREW T1
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53 records- 0193US11174015B2Multimode clutch assemblies having engagement status sensorsTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Nov 16, 2021·4 cites·20 claims
- 0292US8909453B2System and method of measuring and monitoring torque in a rotorcraft drive systemBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 9, 2014·12 cites·6 claims
- 0391US11975828B2System and method for calibrating torque measurementsBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2021·Granted May 7, 2024·2 cites·19 claims
- 0491US10106255B2Rotary pylon conversion actuator for tiltrotor aircraftBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2015·Granted Oct 23, 2018·9 cites·16 claims
- 0591US9193450B2System and method for automation of rotorcraft entry into autorotation and maintenance of stabilized autorotationBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2013·Granted Nov 24, 2015·14 cites·10 claims
- 0688US10287026B2Power demand anticipation systems for rotorcraftBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2017·Granted May 14, 2019·4 cites·20 claims
- 0787US9889929B2Jam-tolerant linear control motor for hydraulic actuator valveBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2013·Granted Feb 13, 2018·5 cites·16 claims
- 0886US11117653B2System and method for tactile cueing through rotorcraft pilot controls using variable friction and force gradientTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Sep 14, 2021·6 cites·17 claims
- 0986US10065734B2Systems and method for automation of rotorcraft entry into autorotation and maintenance of stabilized autorotationBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 4, 2018·5 cites·11 claims
- 1086US6616095B2Coupled aircraft rotor systemBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2002·Granted Sep 9, 2003·56 cites·31 claims
- 1185US9260185B2System and method of harvesting power with a rotor hub damperCOVINGTON CHARLES ERIC·Filed 2012·Granted Feb 16, 2016·15 cites·18 claims
- 1284US8825237B2System and method for economic usage of an aircraftBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2013·Granted Sep 2, 2014·10 cites·15 claims
- 1381US8588996B2Aircraft occupant protection systemHILL ANDREW T·Filed 2009·Granted Nov 19, 2013·19 cites·20 claims
- 1477US11383829B2System and method for automation of rotorcraft entry into autorotation and maintenance of stabilized autorotationBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2018·Granted Jul 12, 2022·2 cites·13 claims
- 1577US8918234B2Landing point indication systemBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2012·Granted Dec 23, 2014·10 cites·20 claims
- 1675US12291326B2Supplemental engine power controlTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2023·Granted May 6, 2025·0 cites·8 claims
- 1775US10890668B2System and method for determining a velocity of a rotorcraftTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Jan 12, 2021·2 cites·20 claims
- 1875US10641597B2Method and apparatus for a precision position sensorBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2018·Granted May 5, 2020·2 cites·20 claims
- 1975US9156567B2System and method for economic usage of an aircraftBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2014·Granted Oct 13, 2015·5 cites·17 claims
- 2075US2025333162A1Pylon Tracking Systems for Tiltrotor AircraftTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2025·Application pending·0 cites
- 2172US11604059B2Blade flap measurement processBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2020·Granted Mar 14, 2023·1 cites·19 claims
- 2271US11973454B2Preload control systemBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 30, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 2371US8226030B2Weight-on-gear sensorMAST JAMES GRANT·Filed 2009·Granted Jul 24, 2012·11 cites·20 claims
- 2470US8662442B2Active prop rotor stability systemSTAMPS FRANK B·Filed 2011·Granted Mar 4, 2014·5 cites·8 claims
- 2569US9783290B2Jam-tolerant rotary control motor for hydraulic actuator valveBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2013·Granted Oct 10, 2017·3 cites·5 claims
- 2668US9656746B2Magnetorheological haptic trim actuatorBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2015·Granted May 23, 2017·2 cites·19 claims
- 2767US11215439B2Method and apparatus for a precision position sensorTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2020·Granted Jan 4, 2022·0 cites·26 claims
- 2867US9227738B2Automated diagnostic inspection of mechanical controlsBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2012·Granted Jan 5, 2016·2 cites·4 claims
- 2965US11993362B2Dual-concentric control valve with direct drive control and failed motor protectionTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2021·Granted May 28, 2024·0 cites·11 claims
- 3064US11873081B2Supplemental engine power controlBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jan 16, 2024·0 cites·18 claims
- 3164US2018029701A1Jam-Tolerant Rotary Control Motor for Hydraulic Actuator ValveBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2017·Application pending·0 cites
- 3263US11708155B2Multimode clutch assemblies having engagement status sensorsTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Jul 25, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 3362US12024307B2Method and system for regulation of speed and position of a rotor in wing-borne flightTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2022·Granted Jul 2, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 3462US10239610B2Compact linear hydraulic actuatorBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2016·Granted Mar 26, 2019·1 cites·14 claims
- 3561US11623736B2Collective control stick mounted throttle control assemblyTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Apr 11, 2023·0 cites·20 claims
- 3660US12077308B2Supplemental engine transition controlTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2022·Granted Sep 3, 2024·0 cites·19 claims
- 3759US12377974B2Pylon tracking systems for tiltrotor aircraftTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2021·Granted Aug 5, 2025·0 cites·20 claims
- 3859US11584520B1Method and system for regulation of speed and position of a rotor in wing-borne flightBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2021·Granted Feb 21, 2023·0 cites·18 claims
- 3956US12054245B2Optimizing usage of supplemental engine powerTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2022·Granted Aug 6, 2024·0 cites·18 claims
- 4055US2019241251A1Dual-Concentric Control Valve with Direct Drive Control and Failed Motor ProtectionBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2018·Application pending·0 cites
- 4154US7288933B2Position detecting system that self-monitors for connectivity faultsBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 30, 2007·3 cites·13 claims
- 4253US8774988B2Aircraft environmental sensors and systemPLOWMAN LARRY A·Filed 2012·Granted Jul 8, 2014·3 cites·8 claims
- 4352US9090334B2Mechanical and magnetic control system for magnetorheological actuatorsBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2014·Granted Jul 28, 2015·1 cites·20 claims
- 4449US2024376976A1Remote gearbox lubricant level gauge system for rotorcraftTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2023·Application pending·0 cites
- 4548US7637459B2Weight-on-gear sensorBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 29, 2009·7 cites·6 claims
- 4646US10745123B2Rotorcraft swashplate actuator controlTEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC·Filed 2018·Granted Aug 18, 2020·0 cites·20 claims
- 4742US2020292410A1Method and system for determining rotor statesBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2019·Application pending·0 cites
- 4842US2022333567A1Variable engine-inlet bypass control method and systemBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 4942US2022333562A1Variable engine-inlet bypass control systems and methodBELL TEXTRON INC·Filed 2021·Application pending·0 cites
- 5040US2016342920A1Aircraft Maintenance Feedback SystemBELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC·Filed 2015·Application pending·0 cites
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