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William Barvosa-Carter
Also filed as: BARVOSA-CARTER WILLIAM · BARVOSA-CARTER WILLIAM B · BARVOSA-CARTER WILLIAM BERNARD
49 granted patents·3 pending applications·1,517 citations·filing 2002–2015
99Inventor score
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52 records- 0199US8240677B2Active material based seal assembliesBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 14, 2012·37 cites·8 claims
- 0299US7892630B1Variable stiffness structureHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2009·Granted Feb 22, 2011·85 cites·24 claims
- 0398US7550189B1Variable stiffness structureHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2005·Granted Jun 23, 2009·65 cites·19 claims
- 0498US7350851B2Reversibly expandable energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the sameGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 1, 2008·90 cites·20 claims
- 0598US7308738B2Releasable fastener systems and processesGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 18, 2007·99 cites·5 claims
- 0697US9758382B1Three-dimensional ordered diamond cellular structures and method of making the sameHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2015·Granted Sep 12, 2017·7 cites·14 claims
- 0797US8320727B1Composite structures with ordered three-dimensional (3D) continuous interpenetrating phasesJACOBSEN ALAN J·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 27, 2012·62 cites·12 claims
- 0896US7854467B2Airflow control devices based on active materialsGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Dec 21, 2010·44 cites·7 claims
- 0996US7845648B2Discrete active seal assembliesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Dec 7, 2010·16 cites·5 claims
- 1096US7429074B2Airflow control devices based on active materialsGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 30, 2008·53 cites·10 claims
- 1196US7258347B2Discrete active seal assembliesGM GOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS·Filed 2005·Granted Aug 21, 2007·35 cites·8 claims
- 1296US6991280B2Airflow control devices based on active materialsGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Jan 31, 2006·44 cites·14 claims
- 1395US8550222B2Active material based bodies for varying frictional force levels at the interface between two surfacesBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2007·Granted Oct 8, 2013·18 cites·12 claims
- 1495US7594359B2Active seal assemblies for sound isolationGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 29, 2009·26 cites·9 claims
- 1595US6815873B2Releasable fastener systemGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 9, 2004·63 cites·12 claims
- 1694US8197930B1Three-dimensional ordered open-cellular structuresJACOBSEN ALAN J·Filed 2007·Granted Jun 12, 2012·39 cites·24 claims
- 1794US7703839B2Airflow control devices based on active materialsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2004·Granted Apr 27, 2010·48 cites·17 claims
- 1894US7264271B2Reversibly deployable energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the sameGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 4, 2007·55 cites·15 claims
- 1994US7013536B2Releasable fastener systems and processesGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 21, 2006·59 cites·25 claims
- 2093US8190331B2Systems for detecting animate objects in a vehicle compartmentBROWNE ALAN L·Filed 2007·Granted May 29, 2012·24 cites·19 claims
- 2193US8096034B2Reversible attachment mechanisms processBARVOSA-CARTER WILLIAM·Filed 2010·Granted Jan 17, 2012·14 cites·9 claims
- 2293US7836564B2Reversible attachment mechanismsGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 23, 2010·15 cites·19 claims
- 2392US7575807B1Hybrid active deformable material structureHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 18, 2009·77 cites·40 claims
- 2491US8109042B2Methods for varying seal force in active seal assemblies for doorsMCKNIGHT GEOFFREY P·Filed 2005·Granted Feb 7, 2012·10 cites·7 claims
- 2591US7583506B1Multi operational system apparatus and methodBOEING CO·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 1, 2009·32 cites·20 claims
- 2690US7298017B1Actuation using lithium/metal alloys and actuator deviceHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 20, 2007·31 cites·29 claims
- 2790US7118652B2Airflow control devices based on active materialsGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Oct 10, 2006·44 cites·20 claims
- 2890US6973701B2Releasable fastening system based on ionic polymer metal composites and method of useGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 13, 2005·40 cites·16 claims
- 2988US7582349B1Morphing cellular structureHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2005·Granted Sep 1, 2009·21 cites·31 claims
- 3088US7538472B2Programmable shims for manufacturing and assembly linesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2005·Granted May 26, 2009·19 cites·23 claims
- 3188US7267367B2Reversibly expandable energy absorbing assembly utilizing shape memory foams for impact management and methods for operating the sameGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 11, 2007·42 cites·31 claims
- 3288US7140478B2Reversibly expandable energy absorbing assembly utilizing actively controlled and engineered materials for impact management and methods for operating the sameGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Nov 28, 2006·34 cites·14 claims
- 3385US7205699B1Solid state actuation using graphite intercalation compoundsHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2005·Granted Apr 17, 2007·15 cites·45 claims
- 3484US7444813B1Volume-conversion techniques for active-materials-based morphing structuresHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2005·Granted Nov 4, 2008·11 cites·36 claims
- 3583US7815233B2Door closure assist assembliesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 19, 2010·7 cites·9 claims
- 3682US7108316B2Energy absorbing assembly utilizing reversibly expandable mechanical structures for impact management and methods for operating the sameGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 19, 2006·31 cites·18 claims
- 3781US7815232B2Door closure assist assembliesGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2005·Granted Oct 19, 2010·8 cites·10 claims
- 3881US7718227B2Flexible thermal control coatings and methods for fabricating the sameBOEING CO·Filed 2006·Granted May 18, 2010·4 cites·19 claims
- 3979US7146690B2Releasable fastener systemGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Dec 12, 2006·21 cites·11 claims
- 4078US7944007B1Actuator assemblyHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2007·Granted May 17, 2011·2 cites·20 claims
- 4176US7013538B2Electroactive polymer releasable fastening system and method of useGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Mar 21, 2006·16 cites·23 claims
- 4275US6920675B2Process for attachment and/or disengagement of componentsGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Jul 26, 2005·17 cites·17 claims
- 4374US7993537B2Method for improving adhesion between a shape memory alloy and a polymerGM GLOBAL TECH OPERATIONS INC·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 9, 2011·6 cites·24 claims
- 4473US9933213B1Composite structures with ordered three-dimensional (3D) continuous interpenetrating phasesJACOBSEN ALAN J·Filed 2012·Granted Apr 3, 2018·1 cites·21 claims
- 4571US7939899B1Solid state actuator capable of plating and plating material storageHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2007·Granted May 10, 2011·1 cites·15 claims
- 4666US7178395B2Control logic for fluid flow control devicesGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Feb 20, 2007·17 cites·18 claims
- 4760US7305824B1Power-off hold elementHRL LAB LLC·Filed 2004·Granted Dec 11, 2007·8 cites·20 claims
- 4852US2008191454A1Reversibly deployable energy absorbing assembly and methods for operating the sameGEN MOTORS CORP·Filed 2007·Application pending·0 cites
- 4950US7242483B2Smart spacecraft structures based on laser metrologyBOEING CO·Filed 2004·Granted Jul 10, 2007·4 cites·20 claims
- 5049US2005198904A1Active seal assemblies for movable windowsFiled 2005·Application pending·0 cites
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